University of Memphis Athletics
NCAA Compliance Rules
At Memphis Athletics, we strive to adhere to all NCAA rules and regulations. As such, please review the following information regarding common questions surrounding NCAA by-laws. Being found to have violated these rules can have significant consequences, not only for you, but for Tiger student-athletes and coaches. If your particular question is not answered below, please contact Memphis Athletics Compliance at tigerscompliance@memphis.edu or (901) 678-2088.
A booster is anyone who is now or has previously been a member of an organization promoting the institution's athletics program; or has made a financial contribution to the athletics program or an athletics booster organization; or has helped arrange employment for a student-athlete; or has been involved in the promotion of the athletics program. Once someone is classified as as booster, that title is retained for life.
You Can - But Must Ask First
- Send information (internet postings, news articles, etc.) about a prospective student-athlete (recruit) to Memphis coaching staff members.
- Provide an occasional meal to current student-athletes at your home or on campus, BUT any meal must receive prior approval from Memphis Athletics Compliance.
- Have contact with enrolled student-athletes on campus.
- Employ a student-athlete during the academic year or summer AS LONG AS they are paid at the going rate AND for work actually performed. Any employment of student-athletes must receive written prior approval from the Athletic Compliance Office.
- Continue established relationships with friends and neighbors, including children of these families, provided the relationship is not established for recruiting purposes or at the direction/encouragement of Memphis staff. You can only provide benefits which are similar in nature to the benefits provided prior to the family’s children becoming a prospective student-athlete (recruit).
- Contribute to the Tiger Scholarship Fund.
Please Do Not
ACTIONS MAY HAVE SIGNIFICANT CONSEQUENCES FOR YOU AND/OR STUDENT-ATHLETES INVOLVED
- Engage in any in-person contact with prospective student-athletes, unless you receive prior approval from the Memphis Athletic Compliance Office.
- Provide current or prospective student-athletes with any benefit or special arrangement without prior approval from the Athletic Compliance Office.
- Provide or arrange for gifts/free/reduced-cost services of any kind for a current or prospective student-athlete.
- Provide any academically related special treatment to a current or prospective student-athlete.
- Attempt to engage current or prospective student-athletes in any sports wagering.