NCAA LSDBi

Division I Proposal - 2017-111

RECRUITING -- OFFICIAL (PAID) VISIT -- FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT -- SEPTEMBER 1 OF JUNIOR YEAR -- SPORTS OTHER THAN BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL

Status: Adopted Final

Intent: In sports other than basketball and football, to specify that an institution may provide an official visit to a prospective student-athlete beginning September 1 of the prospective student-athlete's junior year in high school.

Bylaws: Amend 13.6, as follows:

13.6 Official (Paid) Visit.

[13.6.1 through 13.6.2 unchanged.]

13.6.2.2.1 First Opportunity to Visit.

13.6.2.2.1.1 Sports Other Than Basketball and Football. In sports other than basketball and football, a prospective student-athlete may not be provided an expense-paid visit earlier than the opening day of classes of the prospective student-athlete's senior September 1 of his or her junior year in high school. [D]

[13.6.2.2.1.2 through 13.6.2.2.1.3 unchanged.]

[13.6.2.2.2 unchanged.]

[13.6.2.3 through 13.6.2.6 unchanged.]

[13.6.3 through 13.6.8 unchanged.]

Source: NCAA Division I Council (Student-Athlete Experience Committee)

Effective Date:August 1, 2018

Proposal Category: Amendment

Topical Area: Recruiting

Rationale: This proposal better aligns the decision-making timeline of a prospective student-athlete with the decision-making timeline for any prospective college student. A prospective college student typically begins visiting institutions during his or her junior year of high school. In addition, this proposal increases the importance of official visits in the recruiting process. Finally, September 1 of a prospective student-athlete's junior year is also the first permissible date for telephone calls and written and electronic correspondence.

Estimated Budget Impact: None.

Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.

Position Statement(s):

Legislative Committee Supports

History

Nov 15, 2017: In Progress
Feb 8, 2018: Ready for Vote
Apr 18, 2018: Adopted by Council
Apr 25, 2018: No Board Action
Apr 25, 2018: Adopted Final

Legislative References

Division Number Title
I 13.6 Official (Paid) Visit.
I 13.6.2.2.1 First Opportunity to Visit.
I 13.6.2.2.1.1 Sports Other Than Basketball and Football.
References