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NCAA Booster Information

Am I a Booster? If you are reading this, the answer is probably "yes."

In general, an individual is considered to be a booster (representative of Emory & Henry’s athletics interests) if he/she has ever been involved with any of the activities listed below. This list is not all-inclusive.

  • Is a member of or has participated in an donor or alumni group.
  • Is a member of an organization that supports E&H Athletics.
  • Has made a financial contribution to Emory & Henry College and/or Athletics programs.
  • Has provided benefits to E&H student-athletes or their families.
  • Has assisted in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
  • Is a parent or legal guardian of a current student-athlete.
  • Has purchased ticket(s) to any E&H athletics events.
  • Has been invloved in promoting E&H athletics in any way.
  • Has provided or arranged for employment of student-athletes.
  • Has participated as a varsity student-athlete at E&H.

Once an individual has been identified as a booster, he/she retains that identity forever and is governed by the same NCAA and conference rules as E&H staff members. Representatives of E&H’s athletics interests are responsible for making the E&H Compliance Office aware of any infractions that may have occurred. Even if a violation is unintentional, the eligibility of current and/or prospective student-athletes could be jeopardized.


PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES

- It is permissible to follow recruits on social media provided you allow the coaches to do the recruiting.

- It is permissible to take pictures of/with current student-athletes provided the photo is not used to promote a commercial venture.

- It is permissible to continue relationships (non-recruiting contact) with an established family friend who is a recruit. 

IMPERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES

- It is impermissible to send recruiting messages to prospective student-athletes, including social media posts to and/or about any prospective student-athlete (recruit).

- It is impermissible to provide an extra benefit to a student-athlete or his/her relatives that is not available to the general public (loans, cash, equipment, clothing, apparel, transportation, entertainment, etc.).

- It is impermissible to provide free or reduced tickets to current or prospective student-athletes or their relatives to attend an Emory & Henry athletics event.

DO’s                            

  • ASK BEFORE YOU ACT 
  • Come to athletic events to support and appropriately cheer on student-athletes and coaches
  • Take responsibility for being a Fan/Booster and knowing your role. 
  • Contact the Director of Athletics for Compliance at E&H or the Director of Athletics with any questions 

DON'Ts

  • ACT BEFORE YOU ASK
  • Miss reading about the responsibilities of being a Fan/Booster
  • Break the rules and regulations of being a Fan/Booster 
  • Forget to contact the E&H Director of Athletics for Compliance or the Director of Athletics with any questions

 

For more detailed information and other frequently asked questions regarding fans and boosters, please click the links below.

EH Booster Brochure Text - Fall 2021.docx - Google Docs 

EH Friends of Athletics FAQ.docx - Google Docs