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Division I Proposal - 2001-101
PERSONNEL -- LIMITATIONS ON SCOUTING OF OPPONENTS -- USE OF COMMERCIAL ENTITY
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: To permit an institution to obtain videotapes of a future opponent's athletics contest, provided no cost is incurred by the institution other than postage costs.
Bylaws: Amend 11.6.3.1, as follows:
"11.6.3.1
Use of Commercial Entity. It
shall be permissible in all sports for an institution to obtain videotapes of a
future opponent's athletics contests for scouting purposes from a commercial
entity that provides videotape recording/dubbing services, provided:
"(a)
The
future opponent has contracted with the commercial entity to make videotape
copies of its athletics contests;
"(b)
The
future opponent pays all fees and costs associated with such recording/dubbing
services;
"(c)
Tthe
institution requesting the videotape pays no fees or expenses related to
obtaining the videotape of the future opponent's athletics contests,
except for providing a blank videotape and paying postage costs;
"(d)
All
original videotapes to be copied and provided to other institutions are received
by the commercial entity directly from the future opponent; and
"(e)
The
commercial entity does not analyze the videotape or provide any other services
that could be construed as scouting activities."
Source: NCAA Division I Board of Directors [Management Council (Championships/Competition Cabinet) (Bylaw 11 Deregulation Subcommittee)].
Effective Date:August 1, 2002
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Athletics Personnel
Rationale: This proposal would significantly simplify legislation related to obtaining videotapes of an opponent's contest. If adopted, the proposal would retain the principle that obtaining videotapes would not result in added expenses for an institution and is consistent with Division I deregulation efforts.
Estimated Budget Impact: None.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.
History
| Jan 1, 2001: | Submit (referred proposal to Championships/Competition Cabinet); Submitted for consideration. |
| Sep 13, 2001: | Championships/Competition Cabinet, Recommends Approval |
| Oct 23, 2001: | Mgmt Council 1st Review, Approved |
| Nov 9, 2001: | Comment Period; Start of Comment Period |
| Jan 29, 2002: | Comment Period; End of Comment Period |
| Apr 9, 2002: | Mgmt Council 2nd Review, Approved |
| Apr 25, 2002: | Adopted, Pending Possible Board Review, Adopted |
| May 11, 2002: | Adopted, Override Period; Start of Override Period |
| Jun 25, 2002: | Adopted, Override Period; End of Override Period |
| Jun 25, 2002: | Adopted; Approved - Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 11.6 | Scouting of Opponents. |