Slide 2 2011-12 STUDENT-ATHLETE MEETING Slide 3 Department
Communications The official form of communication for the
department is E-MAIL. Please read it! Slide 4 Compliance Why
Compliance This department operates with integrity and seeks to be
the model for other Athletic Departments. As such, we have a moral
obligation to follow the rules. Likelihood of us getting caught
Only takes one disgruntled player or parent to make a call to
another school or PSUAC Inadvertent admission on Facebook Do not
say you are going to practice if you are going to play pick-up
games at an open gym. There is a difference ! Slide 5 Compliance
What happens if we commit violations? A member institution that is
found to have violated any provision of the USCAA, PSUAC and/or
NCAA Division III rules are subject to sanctions: Probation Double
Secret Probation Loss of eligibility Vacating wins/Championships
Reduction in games for the following season Ban from post-season
play in the PSUAC and/or USCAA Slide 6 Compliance Representative of
Athletic Interests A representative of athletic interests is a
person or organization that has a direct connection with our
program Your Parents Booster Groups Alumni Staff Slide 7 Compliance
Representative of Athletic Interests Why are they important? We are
responsible for their actions. Without realizing it, they can
create violations. Recruiting on our behalf outside of the
permitted rules and regulations Providing improper benefits Slide 8
Compliance IMPROPER BENEFITS NCAA Rule 16.01 Any benefit that is
given to you that is not generally available to the average
student. Effects on eligibility Immediately ineligible If less than
$100, eligibility restored if make restitution to charity If more
than $100, risk longer-term eligibility Examples Money Loans Awards
or gifts Free Pizza Promotional appearance fee Selling of equipment
for cash or services Ohio State Meals Once or twice permitted Slide
9 Compliance GAMBLING A wager is any agreement in which an
individual or entity agrees to give up an item of value in exchange
for the possibility of gaining another item of value. Examples
Parlay Cards Bets with bookmakers Internet wagering Casinos NCAA
Basketball Pools Football betting grids Fantasy leagues where you
pay a fee/win money. AGE DOES NOT MATTER Slide 10 Compliance
GAMBLING A wager is any agreement in which an individual or entity
agrees to give up an item of value in exchange for the possibility
of gaining another item of value. Permissible ESPN Bracket
Challenge Online fantasy leagues where you do not pay an entry fee
Rule of thumb: If you must pay to enter or give up something of
value if you lose, it is probably not permissible WHEN IN DOUBT,
ASK! Slide 11 Compliance Amateurism Not receiving any benefits for
athletic participation except those permitted under NCAA rules.
Cant Use overall athletic skill for pay Accept a promise of pay
Even if after graduate Receive cash award for participation
Sponsorship money Slide 12 Eligibility USCAA Must pass 24 credits
in the previous two terms PSUAC Semester in Residence Overall GPA
Total Credits Earned 21.89 31.924 41.936 52.048 62.060 72.072
82.084 92.096 Slide 13 Eligibility Forms Must have valid physical
(within one year) Participation Agreement Emergency Contact
Information Sheet Affidavit of No Insurance Complete only if you
have NO insurance Must be notarized Completed player information
sheet NOTE: All forms must be complete and submitted before your
eligibility will be certified. Slide 14 Eligibility Eligibility is
determined at the beginning of each semester Cant use short term
classes to restore eligibility. Summer classes attach to spring
term Inter-term classes attached to the fall term If you need to
improve your GPA to become eligible, you must take Penn State
classes. If you need credits, and take them at another school, make
sure that they will transfer to PSU. Slide 15 Academic
Progress/Attendance Forms Required weekly beginning the third week
of the semester Due 4 p.m. on Friday Anyone sophomore, junior or
senior with a GPA of 3.0 or greater may apply for a waiver. Forms
must be completed fully Slide 16 Academic Progress/Attendance Forms
What is a completed form? All classes are listed Instructor has
competed all information blocks Instructor has signed form
INSTRUCTOR MUST SIGN! Did I mention that the INSTRUCTOR MUST SIGN?
Slide 17 Academic Progress/Attendance Forms If you forge a
signature you will miss at least of your season! If you have a
problem, come see us. Dont just assume something! Slide 18 Academic
Progress/Attendance Forms Missed Submissions First time: 2 hours
study hall over next two weeks Second time: 4 hours study hall over
next two weeks Third time: Eligibility will be pulled for one week.
Four or more: Eligibility pulled for as many weeks as missed
submissions. Slide 19 Unsatisfactory Academic Progress If you are
making unsatisfactory academic progress we will: Notify you and
your coach and offer help On second notice, you will be asked to
attend mandatory study halls and set up tutoring sessions at the
learning center. Third time: Pulled from participation until grades
improve Slide 20 Academic Progress/Attendance Forms We are here to
HELP you. Slide 21 Representing Us Our Athletes Are Not More
Important Than Others But you are different WHY? You wear Fayette
on your jersey You are in the public eye People identify you with
Penn State Fayette Dont disgrace the team and campus Be careful
about social media and twitter Words are like bullets, you cant
ever get them back Slide 22 Website New and amazing site.
www.goroaringlions.com Physical Forms Participation Agreement
Student-Athlete Handbook News Features Game results Live Stats
Slide 23 SAAC Student Athletic Advisory Committee Each team will
have a representative Coaches or teams can decide Fundraising MUST
go through proper channels Talk with Vince or Ryan, then to Chad
for approval Roaring Lion fund??? Community Service arm Can build
identity in community Input from athletes Encourage all to join
Slide 24 Director of Athletics Cup Year-long competition between
teams Points awarded for various activities/honors 3.0
student-athletes each semester PSUAC/USCAA Academic Honors
Conference winning percentage/Top 10 finishes Community Service
Fundraising Athletic Event Attendance Slide 25 2011-2012 It will be
a very good year! WE ARE FAYETTE!
