Drexel University Athletics
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.
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.