The following information is provided by the Western New Mexico Athletic Department for representatives of athletic interests (boosters).
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What is a booster?
The NCAA defines a booster (also known as a representative of athletics interest) as an individual or agency that:
Participates in promoting WNMU intercollegiate athletics program,
Has made financial contributions to the Athletics Department,
Had assisted in providing information to coaches about recruits.
What is an extra benefit?
An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a WNMU employee or a representative of athletics interest to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete’s representative, friend or family with a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation.
Did you know?
YOU MAY provide information about recruits to WNMU coaches by sending newspaper clippings or calling a coach.
YOU MAY employ a student-athlete at your place of business as long as the student-athlete receives prior approval from the Department of Athletics, and receives the same rate of pay as your other employees.
YOU MAY invite a current student-athlete or team to your home for an occasional meal.
YOU MAY donate financial assistance or gifts-in-kind to our Foundation Scholarship Association or team’s individual booster groups.
HOWEVER. . .
YOU MAY NOT provide extra benefits, including discounted items or services, free meals, use of an automobile, to a current student-athlete or to a recruit.
YOU MAY NOT speak with recruits or their families about attending WNMU and his/her opportunities with WNMU Athletics.
If you have any more questions, please contact the WNMU Compliance Office.
