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Division I Proposal - 2011-25
AMATEURISM -- EXCEPTIONS TO AMATEURISM RULE -- PRIZE MONEY PRIOR TO FULL-TIME COLLEGIATE ENROLLMENT -- TENNIS -- $10,000 PER YEAR
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: In tennis, to specify that, prior to full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual may accept prize money based on his or her place finish or performance in open athletics events, not to exceed $10,000 per calendar year; further, to specify that once the individual has reached the $10,000 limit, he or she may receive additional prize money on a per-event basis, provided such prize money does not exceed his or her actual and necessary expenses for participation in the event.
Bylaws: Amend 12.1.2.4, as follows:
12.1.2.4 Exceptions to Amateurism Rule.
12.1.2.4.1 Exception for Prize Money Prior to Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment -- Sports other than Tennis. Prior In sports other than tennis, prior to collegiate enrollment, an individual may accept prize money based on his or her place finish or performance in an open athletics event (an event that is not invitation only). Such prize money may not exceed actual and necessary expenses and may be provided only by the sponsor of the open event. The calculation of actual and necessary expenses shall not include the expenses or fees of anyone other than the prospective student-athlete (e.g., coach's fees or expenses, parent's expenses).
12.1.2.4.2 Exception for Prize Money Prior to Full-Time Collegiate Enrollment -- Tennis. In tennis, prior to full-time collegiate enrollment, an individual may accept up to $10,000 per calendar year in prize money based on his or her place finish or performance in open athletics events (events that are not invitation only). Such prize money may be provided only by the sponsor of an open event in which the individual participates. Once the individual has reached the $10,000 limit in a particular year, he or she may receive additional prize money on a per-event basis, provided such prize money does not exceed the individual's actual and necessary expenses for participation in the event. The calculation of actual and necessary expenses shall not include the expenses or fees of anyone other than the individual (e.g., coach's fees or expenses, parent's expenses).
[12.1.2.4.2 through 12.1.2.4.15 renumbered as 12.1.2.4.3 through 12.1.2.4.16, unchanged.]
Source: NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet
Effective Date:Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Amateurism
Rationale: Prospective student-athletes and their families spend exorbitant amounts of money for travel and other expenses related to competing in tennis events. Rather than limiting prospects to accepting prize money only equal to or lesser than expenses on a per tournament basis, this proposal would allow prize money to be accepted on the aggregate to help cover further expenses. Research by the United States Tennis Association Player Development staff place the top junior and senior prospective student-athletes as having made significantly less than $10,000 per year in prize money as prospective student-athletes, and combined with the financial costs to their families, most are not earning prize money in excess of their expenses. This proposal will allow prospective student-athletes to earn a reasonable amount of prize money without having to produce extensive documentation, as is currently required.
Estimated Budget Impact: None.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.
History
| Jun 10, 2011: | Submit; Submitted for consideration. |
| Jun 29, 2011: | Amateurism Cabinet, Sponsored |
| Jan 12, 2012: | Leg Council Init Review, Tabled; Tabled until the council's April 2012 meeting, pending the work of the Presidential Retreat Working Groups. |
| Apr 17, 2012: | Leg Council Final Review, Adopted; Pending Possible Board of Directors Review |
| Apr 26, 2012: | Adopted, Override Period; No Action Taken by the Board of Directors |
| Apr 27, 2012: | Adopted, Override Period; Start of Override Period |
| Jun 25, 2012: | Adopted, Override Period; End of Override Period (Number of Override Requests = 2) |
| Jun 25, 2012: | Adopted; Adopted - Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 12.1.2.4 | Exceptions to Amateurism Rule. |
| I | 12.1.2.4.1 | Exception for Prize Money Based on Performance -- Sports Other Than Tennis. |