Drexel University Athletics
Compliance Rules for Boosters
One of the most important elements of the Drexel Athletic program is the passion and support of our alumni, parents, fans and friends. You are an important part of our team and your generosity is critical to the success of our student-athletes.
Drexel University is grateful for the ways that you contribute to the success of our teams. However, we must be cautious not to let enthusiasm for our programs lead us into conflict with the rules and regulations of the NCAA. As an NCAA member institution, Drexel University is responsible for the actions of all individuals and entities involved in the promotion of its intercollegiate athletics program. The NCAA defines "a representative of athletics interests" in a manner that encompasses many, if not all, of the people who regularly attend Drexel sporting events. Alumni, staff and friends of Drexel are just as responsible for rules compliance as are our coaches and athletic department staff members. A violation of NCAA rules by a representative of athletics interest can result in serious individual or institutional sanctions.
We appreciate your interest and investment in our student-athletes and Drexel Athletics. We are counting on you to help us continue our pursuit of excellence and fully cooperating in our commitment to rules compliance.
Athletic Compliance Office
Compliance with NCAA rules is the highest priority for our athletics program and the University. As a member of the NCAA, Drexel is responsible for the actions of its alumni, fans and supporters. Even the most well-intentioned action on your part may be a violation of NCAA rules. Please contact Drexel's Compliance Office if you have any questions regarding what actions are permissible.
Inquiries should be directed to:
Erin DeMarco
Associate Athletics Director, Compliance
215-895-1867
ed689@drexel.edu
Institutional Advancement / Athletics Donations
Direct donations received by coaches and athletic staff will be given to a member of the Institutional Advancement. Athletics staff to record, deposit and initiate a response of receipt of the donation.
Inquiries should be directed to:
Bryan Davis
Assistant Vice President, Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics
bd673@drexel.edu
WHO IS A BOOSTER OR REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETIC INTEREST?
• A member of the Drexel Athletic Club or any organization promoting Drexel University's athletics program
• Donated to the Drexel athletics department, a Drexel varsity team, or a Drexel booster organization
• Helped arrange summer and/or vacation employment for student-athletes, or provided benefits to student-athletes or their family members.
• Assisted or was requested to assist (by an athletic department staff member) in the recruitment of a prospective student-athlete.
• Promoted Drexel University's Athletics program in any way.
• A current or former season ticket holder.
• A former Drexel student-athlete.
Once you become a booster/representative of athletics interest, you remain as such indefinitely.
WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE?
A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade for all sports, other than men's basketball. In men's basketball, a student who has started classes for the seventh grade is considered a prospective student-athlete.
When does a prospective student-athlete become a student-athlete?
• Enrolls full time and attends class at Drexel
• Participates in practice or competition at Drexel (even if prior to start of any term)
• Participates in summer athletic activities prior to initial full-time enrollment at Drexel
• Attends orientation session for all incoming students within 14 calendar days prior to the first day of classes of a regular academic year term.
WHO IS A STUDENT-ATHLETE?
A student-athlete is a Drexel student who is currently participating in intercollegiate athletics.
WHAT IS AN EXTRA BENEFIT?
An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a representative of the institution's athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete family member or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Prospective and current student-athletes may not receive extra benefits.
IMPERMISSIBLE BOOSTER ACTIVITIES
Both PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES and STUDENT-ATHLETES cannot receive extra benefits.
Extra benefits include, but are not limited to:
• Cash or loans (including co-signing) in any amount
• Gifts or free services of any kind (e.g., meals, drinks, legal fees, clothing, etc.)
• Use of automobile or transportation
• Free or reduced housing costs
• Higher pay or discounts because of athletic status
• Academic assistance of any kind (e.g., use of computer, tutoring, completing course work, etc.)
• Admission to an event (e.g., concerts, athletic events, parties
Prospective Student-Athletes
• You may NOT assist in the recruitment process by evaluating a recruit at the direction of the coaching staff
• You may NOT contact or call a recruit or his /her parents, family members, coach, principal, or counselor
This includes phone call, text message, mailed letter, e-mail, Zoom, Teams, Skype, Facetime, WhatsApp, or any other form of electronic communication.
• You may NOT interact with recruits on social media (included, but not limited to, tweeting, liking, reposting, commenting, direct messaging, etc.)
Student-Athletes
• You may NOT purchase an item that belongs to or is signed by a student-athlete.
• You may NOT use the name, image or likeness of a current student-athlete to promote or advertise a commercial product or service.
PERMISSIBLE BOOSTER ACTIVITIES
Prospective Student-Athletes
• You may receive a call from a prospect ONLY if initiated by the prospect and the call is not arranged by anyone within the athletic department. The call may not be used for recruiting purposes and conversation is limited to general areas of discussion.
• You may contact the Drexel coaching staff about a potential recruit.
• You may attend and watch a recruit's competition on your own initiative (this cannot be at the direction of the athletic department).
• You may continue to have contact with an established family friend who is a recruit
Student-Athletes
• You may provide an occasional meal. Please note: if you are interested in doing this, please contact the Drexel compliance office to make sure you are meeting all NCAA requirements when providing a student-athlete or team a meal.
• You may converse with student-athletes at athletic events, banquets, etc.
• You may employ or arrange for employment of a student-athlete, provided they are being paid at the going rate and for work actually performed.
Drexel University is grateful for the ways that you contribute to the success of our teams. However, we must be cautious not to let enthusiasm for our programs lead us into conflict with the rules and regulations of the NCAA. As an NCAA member institution, Drexel University is responsible for the actions of all individuals and entities involved in the promotion of its intercollegiate athletics program. The NCAA defines "a representative of athletics interests" in a manner that encompasses many, if not all, of the people who regularly attend Drexel sporting events. Alumni, staff and friends of Drexel are just as responsible for rules compliance as are our coaches and athletic department staff members. A violation of NCAA rules by a representative of athletics interest can result in serious individual or institutional sanctions.
We appreciate your interest and investment in our student-athletes and Drexel Athletics. We are counting on you to help us continue our pursuit of excellence and fully cooperating in our commitment to rules compliance.
Athletic Compliance Office
Compliance with NCAA rules is the highest priority for our athletics program and the University. As a member of the NCAA, Drexel is responsible for the actions of its alumni, fans and supporters. Even the most well-intentioned action on your part may be a violation of NCAA rules. Please contact Drexel's Compliance Office if you have any questions regarding what actions are permissible.
Inquiries should be directed to:
Erin DeMarco
Associate Athletics Director, Compliance
215-895-1867
ed689@drexel.edu
Institutional Advancement / Athletics Donations
Direct donations received by coaches and athletic staff will be given to a member of the Institutional Advancement. Athletics staff to record, deposit and initiate a response of receipt of the donation.
Inquiries should be directed to:
Bryan Davis
Assistant Vice President, Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics
bd673@drexel.edu
WHO IS A BOOSTER OR REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETIC INTEREST?
• A member of the Drexel Athletic Club or any organization promoting Drexel University's athletics program
• Donated to the Drexel athletics department, a Drexel varsity team, or a Drexel booster organization
• Helped arrange summer and/or vacation employment for student-athletes, or provided benefits to student-athletes or their family members.
• Assisted or was requested to assist (by an athletic department staff member) in the recruitment of a prospective student-athlete.
• Promoted Drexel University's Athletics program in any way.
• A current or former season ticket holder.
• A former Drexel student-athlete.
Once you become a booster/representative of athletics interest, you remain as such indefinitely.
WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE?
A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade for all sports, other than men's basketball. In men's basketball, a student who has started classes for the seventh grade is considered a prospective student-athlete.
When does a prospective student-athlete become a student-athlete?
• Enrolls full time and attends class at Drexel
• Participates in practice or competition at Drexel (even if prior to start of any term)
• Participates in summer athletic activities prior to initial full-time enrollment at Drexel
• Attends orientation session for all incoming students within 14 calendar days prior to the first day of classes of a regular academic year term.
WHO IS A STUDENT-ATHLETE?
A student-athlete is a Drexel student who is currently participating in intercollegiate athletics.
WHAT IS AN EXTRA BENEFIT?
An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a representative of the institution's athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete family member or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Prospective and current student-athletes may not receive extra benefits.
IMPERMISSIBLE BOOSTER ACTIVITIES
Both PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES and STUDENT-ATHLETES cannot receive extra benefits.
Extra benefits include, but are not limited to:
• Cash or loans (including co-signing) in any amount
• Gifts or free services of any kind (e.g., meals, drinks, legal fees, clothing, etc.)
• Use of automobile or transportation
• Free or reduced housing costs
• Higher pay or discounts because of athletic status
• Academic assistance of any kind (e.g., use of computer, tutoring, completing course work, etc.)
• Admission to an event (e.g., concerts, athletic events, parties
Prospective Student-Athletes
• You may NOT assist in the recruitment process by evaluating a recruit at the direction of the coaching staff
• You may NOT contact or call a recruit or his /her parents, family members, coach, principal, or counselor
This includes phone call, text message, mailed letter, e-mail, Zoom, Teams, Skype, Facetime, WhatsApp, or any other form of electronic communication.
• You may NOT interact with recruits on social media (included, but not limited to, tweeting, liking, reposting, commenting, direct messaging, etc.)
Student-Athletes
• You may NOT purchase an item that belongs to or is signed by a student-athlete.
• You may NOT use the name, image or likeness of a current student-athlete to promote or advertise a commercial product or service.
PERMISSIBLE BOOSTER ACTIVITIES
Prospective Student-Athletes
• You may receive a call from a prospect ONLY if initiated by the prospect and the call is not arranged by anyone within the athletic department. The call may not be used for recruiting purposes and conversation is limited to general areas of discussion.
• You may contact the Drexel coaching staff about a potential recruit.
• You may attend and watch a recruit's competition on your own initiative (this cannot be at the direction of the athletic department).
• You may continue to have contact with an established family friend who is a recruit
Student-Athletes
• You may provide an occasional meal. Please note: if you are interested in doing this, please contact the Drexel compliance office to make sure you are meeting all NCAA requirements when providing a student-athlete or team a meal.
• You may converse with student-athletes at athletic events, banquets, etc.
• You may employ or arrange for employment of a student-athlete, provided they are being paid at the going rate and for work actually performed.