NCAA Compliance Reminder -- Super Bowl Edition

NCAA COMPLIANCE REMINDERS

JANUARY 31, 2012
SUPER BOWL EDITION
NCAA Member colleges and universities have defined sports wagering as putting something at risk, such as an entry fee, with the opportunity to win something in return. Because of this, student-athletes, coaches and administrators may not participate in competitions where there is both a required entry fee and an opportunity to win a prize.

NCAA COMPLIANCE REMINDERS
Reminders on compliance issues will be updated here and communicated through the Athletics Department's social media channels to inform fans/donors of current NCAA bylaws.

ARCHIVED REMINDERS
JANUARY 31, 2012 -- SUPER BOWL EDITION
NCAA Member colleges and universities have defined sports wagering as putting something at risk, such as an entry fee, with the opportunity to win something in return. Because of this, student-athletes, coaches and administrators may not participate in competitions where there is both a required entry fee and an opportunity to win a prize.

JANUARY 25, 2012
Fans/donors who use social media can retweet a prospect's tweets or share a message as long as no additional messages or comments are made to the prospect.

JANUARY 11, 2012
As recruiting periods are in full swing, just a reminder that fans/donors are prohibited from making any form of contact with a prospect, prospect's coach or prospect's parents.

 
ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE
The primary responsibility of the Athletics Compliance Office (ACO) is to Georgia Southern University. The ACO is responsible for assuring the successful day-to-day operations of all aspects of the intercollegiate athletics program consistent with the spirit of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Southern Conference and University rules and regulations.

Questions? Call the Georgia Southern Athletics Compliance Office at (912) 478-9271.

INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL
As a member institution of the NCAA as well as the Southern Conference, Georgia Southern University strives to maintain a strong program involving the university's most athletically talented students.  As affirmed in our mission statement, we also vow to supplement the student-athlete's academic pursuits in a nurturing environment in which the principles of fair play, amateur athletics, ethical conduct and student-athlete as well as the fan welfare guide the activities.  It is important to recognize that when it comes to compliance and NCAA rules EVERYONE has a role and responsibilities and must establish personal accountability and integrity in their actions.  You must identify your role and your responsibilities and not be afraid to regularly communicate and demonstrate the commitment to rules compliance in your actions.  It is only with your continuing help and cooperation that we can work to ensure the current and future success of all our athletic programs with integrity.

The NCAA relies on the accountability of everyone involved in the athletics program and does all it can but there is no amount of paperwork or rules that can legislate the integrity of each individual.

It is up to each of us ultimately, being that we are all accountable for all of the rules.  It is a team effort.  Not everyone is willing to accept their responsibilities, but you have to weigh the options.  Play fairly and enjoy the honest victories or alternatively cheat in the game and suffer the consequences!  (Embarrassment for the institution, jeopardize a professional career, disappoint our student-athletes, etc.)  Sometimes not being able to help a student-athlete in need can be frustrating, but doing things the right way will pay off in the long run.

"Integrity is doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching." ~ Jim Stovall

Category: Athletics

Published on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 12:21