it takes more than talent; ncaa division i eligibility
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It Takes More than Talent; NCAA Division I Eligibility. University of Notre Dame. Overview. What is the NCAA? Defining Initial Eligibility Initial Eligibility Requirements; Academic Initial Eligibility Requirements; Amateurism Remaining Eligible. WHAT IS THE NCAA?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
It Takes More than Talent;
NCAA Division I Eligibility
University of Notre Dame
Overview
O What is the NCAA?
O Defining Initial Eligibility
O Initial Eligibility Requirements; Academic
O Initial Eligibility Requirements; Amateurism
O Remaining Eligible
WHAT IS THE NCAA?
National Collegiate Athletic Association
O Nonprofit Association Founded 1910O Governs over 1,200 institutions,
conferences & organizations in U.S. & Canada
O 3 Divisions since 1973O Division I, Division II & Division IIIO DI football divided into FBS & FCS
O Intercollegiate athletics began in 1852 when Harvard & Yale met in what sport?
DEFINING INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY
Defining Eligibility“Qualifiers” can do all of the following during their initial year:
O Receive Athletics Financial AidO PracticeO Compete
Nonqualifiers must spend their initial academic year in residence (e.g., cannot receive GIA, practice or compete)
Defining EligibilityBeginning with the Class of 2016, “Academic Redshirts” may do the following during their 1st term:
O Receive Athletics Financial AidO PracticeO Compete
They must earn 9 credit hours (or 8 quarter hours) during term 1 to continue practicing in term 2
NCAA Eligibility Center
eligibilitycenter.org
INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC
Initial Academic Eligibility
O Graduation from high school
O Minimum core grade point average
O Minimum corresponding ACT or SAT score
O Completion of 16 academic core courses
The DI Sliding ScaleDivision I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA).
O The SAT score used by the NCAA includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used.
O The ACT score used by the NCAA is a sum of the following 4 sections: English, mathematics, reading and science.
The DI Sliding Scale
What is a Core Course GPA?
16 high school Core Courses must be completed for DI eligibility
O 4 years of EnglishO 3 years of math (Algebra I or higher)O 2 years of natural/physical science (1
year of lab if offered)
The DI Sliding Scale 16 high school Core Courses cont…
O 1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science
O 2 years of social scienceO 4 years of additional courses (from any
area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)
Your high school’s list of NCAA courses is available on eligibilitycenter.org under Resources
Core-Course Time Limitation
O A prospect must complete core-curriculum requirements not later than the high school graduation date of his or her high school class
O Anticipated graduation date is determined by the prospect’s 9th grade enrollment
O Exception: a prospect who graduates on time with his or her high school class may use 1 core course completed in the year following graduation
Additional Core Course Requirements for Qualifiers—Effective August 1, 2016
O 10 of the 16 required core courses must be completed prior to the start of the 7th semester of high schoolO Includes summer school between the end of
junior year and the start of senior yearO 7 of 10 courses must be in English, math,
and natural/physical scienceO The grades for these 10 courses must be
used in calculating GPA and cannot be replaced by classes completed at a later date
The DI Sliding Scale
Current sophomores, juniors & seniors
O NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference Guide – Sliding Scale AO QualifierO Nonqualifier
The DI Sliding Scale
Class of 2016
O NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference Guide – Sliding Scale BO Academic RedshirtO QualifierO Nonqualifier
Class of 2016Academic Redshirt: eligible for athletics aid in first year of enrollment and for practice during first term of enrollment
O Minimum 2.000 core GPAO Must meet additional academic requirements to be eligible
for practice in second term of enrollment (pass 9/8) O May not engage in competition during first year of enrollment
Qualifier: eligible for athletics aid, practice, and competition during first year of enrollment
O Minimum 2.300 core GPA
Non-Qualifier: ineligible for athletics aid, practice, and competition during first year of enrollment
O Below 2.000 core GPA, insufficient test score, less than 16 core courses, not a high school graduate
Education-Impacting Disabilities
Students with a diagnosed disability may:
O Use nonstandard ACT and/or SAT test scores
O Use courses completed after high school graduation
O Use courses designed specifically for students with disabilities
What should I be doing?
O Choose NCAA recognized Core CoursesO Class of 2016
O schedule 10 prior to senior yearO 7 of the 10 must be in English, math or science
O Register at eligibilitycenter.org (fee required)O Take the SAT/ACT & have test scores sent
directly to the NCAA (code 9999)O Send official transcripts & POG to the NCAAO Contact collegiate admissions offices
INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
AMATEURISM
Defining EligibilityProfessional Athlete: an athlete who receives any kind of payment, directly or indirectly, for athletics participation
O If you’re not a professional athlete, you’re considered an amateur
Amateurism Certification
O All student-athletes entering a Division I or Division II institution must complete the amateurism certification process
O Both domestic and international prospects must complete an amateurism questionnaire after registering with the Eligibility Center
O Amateurism status is determined by the responses provided by the prospect
What Type of Questions Will be Asked?
O Contracts with professional team
O Salary for participating in athletics
O Prize money above actual and necessary expenses
O Play with professionals
O Educational expenses from individual or entity other than a parent
O Preferential treatment based on athletics participation or reputation
O Tryouts, practice, or competition with a professional team
O Benefits from an agent or prospective agent
O Agreement to be represented by an agent
Amateurism Certification
O Online, sport-specific questionnaire about their athletics history through the Eligibility Center
O Included in the Eligibility Center registration fee
O Elite athletes will be reviewed automatically by the NCAA staff
O Must complete before a written offer of aid/NLI may be issued by a Division I institution
REMAINING ELIGIBLE
Remaining Eligible
O 6 hours a semesterO Football 9 hour rule
O 18 degree applicable hours during the academic year
O 24 hours prior to 3rd semester
O 40/60/80 rule for 5th, 7th, and 9th semesters
O Term-by-term GPA requirements (1.8, 1.9, 2.0)
O GOAL: to graduate in 5 years
Important ContactsO NCAA Eligibility Center
O www.2point3.orgO Toll Free: 877/262-1492O International Callers: 317/223-0700O Fax: 317/968-5100O http://eligibilitycenter.org
O NCAA National OfficeO 317/917-6222O Hotline: 800/638-3731O Fax: 317/917-6622O www.ncaa.org
O College Bound Student-Athlete GuideO http://
www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CBSA.pdf