Scott Connors and Leeland Zeller

Session Overview  Foreign Tours: Timing. Eligibility. Miscellaneous. Case Studies.  Outside Competition: General Rule. Basketball. Exceptions. Case Studies.

Learning Outcomes  Be familiar with legislation and interpretations.  Apply legislation and interpretations to specific cases.  Recognize potential waiver scenarios.  Educate coaches and administrators.

Institutionally Certified  A member institution may participate in any sport on foreign tours.  Institution must certify in writing that all foreign tour conditions are met.  File in the athletics department. Bylaw

Tour to U.S. Territory or Commonwealth  The following is not considered a foreign tour:  U.S. Commonwealth. (e.g., Puerto Rico)  U.S. Territory. (e.g., Virgin Islands) Bylaw

Timing of Tour  A tour can only be scheduled during the summer vacation between spring and fall term OR a vacation period published in the institutions catalog.  All travel to a foreign country must take place during such a vacation period.

Timing of tour (continued)  If the team crosses the international date line during the tour, the change of date will be disregarded and the equivalent local US time will be used to determine vacation period. Bylaw

Summer Vacation Period  A foreign tour taken during the summer period shall be considered to have occurred during the academic year after the summer.  e.g., July 2016 will be looked at as for Bylaw 17 purposes. Bylaw

Time Lapse Between Tours  An institution shall not engage in a foreign tour more than once every four years per sport.  In basketball, a student-athlete shall not participate in more than one foreign tour for a particular institution. Bylaw

Eligibility of Student-Athletes  If the tour takes place during the summer:  Student-athletes shall be eligible for intercollegiate competition during the previous academic year ; OR  Have been enrolled full time at the institution the previous academic year; AND  Are eligible for competition during the academic year immediately following the tour. Bylaw

Eligibility (continued)  If the tour starts after the academic year has started, the student-athlete shall be regularly enrolled and eligible for competition at the institution. Bylaw

Season of Eligibility  A student-athlete who did NOT compete during the institution’s season just ended AND who represents the institution in a certified foreign tour after that season and prior to the start of the next academic year shall not be charged with a season of eligibility. Bylaw

Incoming Student-Athlete Participation  It’s permissible for an eligible incoming student- athlete to represent the institution on a foreign tour.  An incoming student-athlete may participate in practice sessions conducted in preparation for a foreign tour if practice occurs.  On or after the first practice date for the sport; OR  On or after the first day of classes of the student- athlete’s first term. Bylaw

Basketball Exception  It’s permissible for an incoming student- athlete to participate on a foreign tour if:  He/she has earned three credits towards any institutional degree program.  He/she is eligible to represent the institution during the academic year immediately following the tour. Bylaw

Basketball Exception (continued)  Student-athlete may participate in practice, provided he or she is enrolled in a summer course that will fulfill the credit requirement or has completed such a course and the grade for the course is pending.  If incoming freshman initial eligibility is not certified, he/she may participate pursuant to Bylaw  If incoming transfer is not certified, he/she may participate pursuant to Bylaw Bylaw

Practice Limitation  Not more than 10 days of practice are permitted prior to departure.  Practice is prohibited outside the playing season one week prior to the beginning of the institution's final examination period for the applicable regular academic term through the conclusion of the final examination period. Bylaw

Maximum Number of Contests  Three football games:  A foreign tour shall be considered that institution’s postseason opportunity for that season.  10 basketball games.  10 contests in any other sport. Bylaw

Opponents  Shall not compete against other American teams other than:  Teams composed of U.S. Armed Forces personnel stationed at U.S. military bases in foreign countries. Bylaw

Per Diem  An institution may provide $20 per day to cover unitemized incidental expenses.  Up to 21 days. Bylaw

Passports  Institution may purchase passports for its student-athletes that are required for travel in connection with a foreign tour.  Institution may also provide student-athletes with reasonable local transportation to obtain such passports. Bylaw

Case Study No. 1  Student-athlete has not been cleared to compete because of amateurism issues.  Student-athlete would be otherwise eligible to compete.  Student-athlete wants to participate in the tour.  Institution files a waiver on behalf of student- athlete.

Case Study Answer  Student-athlete may receive all travel expenses.  Student-athlete may practice during the 45- day temporary certification period.  Student-athlete may participate in all cultural and educational experiences.

Case Study No. 2  Men’s basketball student-athlete participated in foreign tour during his first year.  Student-athlete was granted a fifth year of eligibility due to injury.  Student-athlete wants to participate on a second foreign tour.  Institution files a waiver on behalf of student- athlete.

Case Study No. 2 - Answer  Student-athlete can fully participate in the foreign tour because no competitive advantage will be gained because the student- athlete is already enrolled.

Case Study No. 3  Student-athlete enrolls at institution.  Student-athlete is disciplined after an arrest on campus and ultimately transferred to applicant under disciplinary suspension from Institution 1.  Student-athlete wants to participate.  Institution files a waiver on behalf of student- athlete.

Case Study No. 3 - Answer  Student-athlete may receive actual and necessary expenses.  Student-athlete is not granted relief of academic year in residence.

Case Study No. 4  Midyear transfer.  Currently in his year of residence.  Set to become eligible during the following spring semester.  Institution files a waiver on behalf of student- athlete.

Case Study No. 4 - Answer  Student-athlete can receive actual and necessary expenses to participate in the foreign tour BUT may not participate in any countable athletically related activities in conjunction with the tour.

Overview  Definition of Outside Team.  General Rule.  Basketball Regulations.  Exceptions.  Case Studies.

What is an outside team?  For purposes of the outside competition legislation, an outside team is: Any team that does not represent the intercollegiate athletics program of the member institution. Bylaw

General Rule – Sports Other Than Basketball  A student-athlete who participates during the academic year as a member of any outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition becomes ineligible.  A student - athlete is permitted to practice. Bylaw

History  Adopted in 1991, along with substantial changes to Bylaw 17: Definition of “athletically related activities”; Limits on length of playing season; Time limits for athletically related activities (e.g., 20/4 rule).

History Reduction of maximum number of contests; Prohibition against coaching activities with outside teams; and Prohibition against outside competition.

Rationale Response to student-athletes’ desire for reduction in time spent on athletics activities. Enables student-athletes to spend more time on academics and college life. Reduce costs.

Exceptions  Sports other than basketball and wrestling: May compete as a member of an outside team outside the institution’s playing and practice season during any official vacation period. Number of participants from one team limited by Bylaw Bylaw

History  Adopted in Participation during vacation periods has no negative impact on student-athletes’ academic or collegiate activities. Many sports have organized competitions during semester break that are part of sport’s culture. Voluntary organized recreational activities during vacation periods should be permitted.

Exceptions  Wrestling May compete as a member of an outside team outside the institution’s playing and practice season during any official vacation period, except one that occurs between the beginning of the institution’s academic year and November 1. Number of participants from one team limited by Bylaw Bylaw

History  Adopted in 2011: Provide more time for academic pursuits. May aid in improving the NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate.

Exceptions  Men’s soccer, men’s water polo, women’s field hockey and women’s volleyball. May compete on an outside team if: ○ Outside the institution’s declared playing season and on or after May 1. ○ Competition must be approved by the institution’s athletics director. ○ No class time is missed for practice or competition. Bylaw

Exceptions Soccer, women’s volleyball and women’s field hockey – subject to limits in Bylaw Women’s volleyball – practice and competition in outdoor volleyball are limited to doubles tournaments (sand or grass).

History  Adopted in Late spring and early summer leagues offer opportunities that do not conflict with nonchampionship seasons. No missed class time.

Individual Competition  Student-athlete represents only himself or herself in the competition and does not engage in such competition as a member of or receive expenses from an outside team. Bylaw

Exempt Teams  In individual sports, the following units are not considered to be outside teams: “Pro-am” golf teams. Doubles tennis teams. Relay teams in track and field. Bylaw

General Rule – Basketball  A student-athlete who participates in any organized basketball competition except while representing the institution in intercollegiate competition becomes ineligible. Bylaw

History  Adopted in 1962: Gambling scandals led to tight restrictions on basketball outside competition.

Organized Basketball Competition  Teams formed or rosters predetermined;  Competition is scheduled and publicized in advance;  Official score is kept;  Standings are maintained; and  Officials timer or game officials are used. Bylaw

Organized Basketball Competition (continued)  Team uniforms are used;  Admission is charged;  Team is privately or commercially sponsored;  Competition is sponsored, promoted or administered by an individual, organization or any other agency. Bylaw

Who is subject to outside competition rules?  Basketball: Once a student-athlete becomes a candidate for an institution’s basketball team, or if the student-athlete was recruited for basketball ability and enrolls at the institution, the student-athlete is subject to outside competition restrictions. ○ Includes time while the student-athlete is withdrawn, serving a residence requirement, awaiting transfer or enrolled in a nonmember institution. Bylaw

Who is subject to outside competition rules?  All other sports: Any student-athlete who is a member of the institution’s athletics team. Once an individual becomes a student-athlete, the outside competition rules are applicable only while the student-athlete is enrolled as a full-time student. [11/21/1991, Official]

Exceptions -- All Sports  High school Alumni Game.  Olympic Games.  Official Pan Am Games Tryouts and Competition.  U.S. National Teams. Official tryouts and competition (10/18/06 official).  Official World Championships, World University Games and World Cup Tryouts and Competition. Includes junior levels of these competitions (8/17/2005 staff)  State and National Multisport Events. Bylaw

Additional Exceptions for Basketball  Approved Summer League: Adopted in 1978 after years of debate.  Puerto Rico Superior Basketball League (for residents of Puerto Rico only).  U.S. vs. U.S. National Teams.  Outside-team tours (summer foreign basketball tour).  Basketball draft combine. Bylaw

Collegiate All-Star Competition  A student-athlete who competes as a member of a squad in any college all-star football or basketball contest shall be denied further intercollegiate eligibility in that sport. Bylaw

Analysis  Identify the sport at issue: Consider whether a sport is considered the same as the student-athlete’s sport. ○ Playing rules. ○ Mechanics. ○ Skill set. ○ Equipment.  Is it outside competition or intercollegiate competition?

Analysis  When does the competition occur? Academic year; vacation period.  Any distinguishing circumstances? Type of competition (exceptions). Eligibility status.

Case Studies

Case Study No. 1  Joe and Mark are Division I soccer student- athletes at State U. Both student-athletes began the fall 2015 semester full time. Joe quit the team in November to compete on a PDL amateur team in town; however, he remained enrolled full time in school. ○ Is Joe ineligible due to outside competition rules? ○ What if he decided to transfer at semester?

Case Study No Answer  Once an individual becomes a student-athlete, the provisions governing outside competition are applicable to student-athletes who are enrolled full time during an academic term, even if the student-athlete quits the team or drops to part time during the term. [7/14/92 Official and 10/11/95 Staff]  However, if Joe transfers, the outside competition does not affect his eligibility.

Case Study No. 1  Joe and Mark are Division I soccer student- athletes at State U. Both student-athletes began the fall 2015 semester full time. Mark joined the PDL team in January. He enrolled part time at State U during 2016 spring semester and began competing with the PDL team January 15. Mark remained a part-time student for the entire spring term.

Case Study No Answer  Mark did not jeopardize his eligibility as he was never enrolled full time during the spring semester. [11/21/91 Official]  Mark may also participate in outside competition in the summer.

Case Study No. 2  A student-athlete has been selected to her national team for track and field. The national team is covering her competition related expenses at an event where the institution is also competing (Florida Relays). The student-athlete will ride the team bus to competition and compete for the institution and the national team.  Is the student-athlete’s participation permissible as outside competition?

Case Study No Answer  If the institution provides expenses, it is intercollegiate competition. [Bylaw ] Events listed in Bylaw are exempt.  Counts as individual date of competition.  Counts as institutional date if at least 14 student-athletes compete on that date.

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