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Division I Proposal - 2019-35
RECRUITING -- OFFICIAL AND UNOFFICIAL VISITS -- FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT -- NONTRADITIONAL ACADEMIC CALENDAR -- BASEBALL, MEN'S BASKETBALL, LACROSSE AND SOFTBALL
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: In baseball, lacrosse and softball, to specify that a prospective student-athlete who attends an educational institution that uses a nontraditional academic calendar (e.g., Southern Hemisphere) may not be provided an official or unofficial visit earlier than the opening day of classes of his or her junior year in high school; further, in men's basketball, to specify that a prospective student-athlete who attends an educational institution that uses a nontraditional academic calendar (e.g., Southern Hemisphere) may not be provided an official visit earlier than the opening day of classes of his junior year in high school and an unofficial visit may not occur earlier than the opening day of classes of his sophomore year in high school.
A. Bylaws: Amend 13.6, as follows:
13.6 Official (Paid) Visit.
[13.6.1 unchanged.]
13.6.2 Limitations on Official Visits.
13.6.2.1 First Opportunity to Visit.
[13.6.2.1.1 unchanged.]
13.6.2.1.2 Baseball, Lacrosse and Softball. In baseball, lacrosse, and softball, a prospective student-athlete may not be provided an expense-paid visit earlier than September 1 of his or her junior year in high school. If a prospective student-athlete attends an educational institution that uses a nontraditional academic calendar (e.g., Southern Hemisphere), the prospective student-athlete may not be provided an expense-paid visit earlier than the opening day of classes of his or her junior year in high school. [D]
13.6.2.1.3 Men's Basketball. In men's basketball, a prospective student-athlete may not be provided an expense-paid visit earlier than August 1 at the beginning of his junior year in high school. If a prospective student-athlete attends an educational institution that uses a nontraditional academic calendar (e.g., Southern Hemisphere), the prospective student-athlete may not be provided an expense-paid visit earlier than the opening day of classes of his or her junior year in high school. [D]
[13.6.2.1.4 through 13.6.2.1.5 unchanged.]
[13.6.2.2 through 13.6.2.5 unchanged.]
[13.6.3 through 13.6.8 unchanged.]
B. Bylaws: Amend 13.7, as follows:
13.7 Unofficial (Nonpaid) Visit.
[13.7.1 unchanged.]
13.7.1.2 Baseball, Lacrosse and Softball. In baseball, lacrosse and softball, an unofficial visit with athletics department involvement (e.g., contact with athletics department staff, athletics-specific tour, complimentary admission) shall not occur with an individual (or his or her family members) before September 1 at the beginning of his or her junior year in high school. If an individual attends an educational institution that uses a nontraditional academic calendar (e.g., Southern Hemisphere), an unofficial visit with athletics department involvement (e.g., contact with athletics department staff, athletics-specific tour, complimentary admission) shall not occur earlier than the opening day of classes of his or her junior year in high school.
13.7.1.3 Men's Basketball. In men's basketball, an unofficial visit with athletics department involvement (e.g., contact with athletics department staff, athletics-specific tour, complimentary admission) shall not occur with an individual (or his family members) before August 1 at the beginning of his sophomore year in high school. If an individual attends an educational institution that uses a nontraditional academic calendar (e.g., Southern Hemisphere), an unofficial visit with athletics department involvement (e.g., contact with athletics department staff, athletics-specific tour, complimentary admission) shall not occur earlier than opening day of classes of his sophomore year in high school.
[13.7.1.4 through 13.7.1.5 unchanged.]
[13.7.2 through 13.7.5 unchanged.]
Source: Atlantic Coast Conference
Effective Date:Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Recruiting
Rationale: In baseball, men's basketball, lacrosse, and softball, adjusting the first permissible date for official and unofficial visits for prospective student-athletes attending schools using a nontraditional academic calendar promotes consistency with the first permissible dates for telephone calls and recruiting materials. Official and unofficial visits should be treated similarly to provide a more equitable recruiting experience for a prospective student-athlete who attends an educational institution that uses a nontraditional academic calendar.
Division I Commitment addressed by proposal: The Commitment to Responsible Recruiting Standards.
Is the proposal consequential or nationally significant?: Yes. Consistent recruiting standards are consequential.
Is the proposal enforceable and how do the merits outweigh monitoring burdens?: Yes. This proposal would provide consistency and eliminate unnecessary delay in elements of the recruiting process, which outweighs the burden of tracking a different standard associated with nontraditional calendars.
How does the proposal support student-athlete success/well-being?: In the sports that already accommodate nontraditional academic calendars for telephone calls and recruiting materials, this proposal would mitigate the impact of a delay for the first permissible date for official and unofficial visits on prospective student-athletes who attend institutions that use nontraditional calendars.
Estimated Budget Impact: None.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.
Position Statement(s):
| Student-Athlete Experience Committee | Supports |
History
| Jul 15, 2019: | Submitted to National Office | |
| Nov 14, 2019: | In Progress | |
| Jan 22, 2020: | Adopted by Council | Adopted as noncontroversial legislation. |
| Jan 22, 2020: | Adopted Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 13.6 | Official (Paid) Visit. |
| I | 13.6.2 | Limitations on Official Visits. |
| I | 13.6.2.1 | First Opportunity to Visit. |
| I | 13.6.2.1.2 | Baseball, Lacrosse and Softball. |
| I | 13.6.2.1.3 | Men's Basketball. |
| I | 13.7 | Unofficial (Nonpaid) Visit. |
| I | 13.7.1.2 | Baseball, Lacrosse and Softball. |
| I | 13.7.1.3 | Men's Basketball. |