On August 24, 2012, the academic and membership affairs staff issued an interpretation concerning telephone calls to two-year college prospective student-athletes. Specifically, the staff confirmed that “a prospective student-athlete who was not a qualifier and who is enrolled in his or her first year at a two-year college may be contacted by telephone for recruiting purposes, subject to the applicable telephone calls legislation.”
This interpretation referenced NCAA Division I Bylaws 13.1.1.2 (two-year college prospective student-athletes), 13.1.2.3 (general restrictions – staff members and governing board), 13.1.3.1 (time period for telephone calls – general rule) and 14.5.4.2 (not a qualifier); and a 11/15/1991 staff interpretation, Item No.a].
In light of this interpretation, the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm recommends institutions’ athletics compliance offices include the interpretation in the next scheduled rules-education session for coaches.
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