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University of Memphis Athletics Compliance

Are you a Representative of the University of Memphis' Athletic Interests?

You are a representative of the University of Memphis' athletic interests, commonly referred to as a “booster,” if you meet ANY of the following conditions:

• You have participated in or you are a member of an agency or organization promoting University of Memphis athletics.

• You have made financial contributions to the athletic department or to an athletic booster organization of the University of Memphis.

• You have been involved in promoting the institution’s athletic program

• You have provided benefits (e.g., summer jobs or occasional family meals) to enrolled student-athletes

• You are the parent or legal guardian of an enrolled student-athlete

• You have bought or received tickets to a University of Memphis athletics event.

Note: Once deemed an athletic representative (‘booster’), he or she retains this title indefinitely.

Important Definitions

Extra Benefit: Any special arrangement by an institutional employee or booster to provide a student-athlete or his/her relatives or friends with a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA legislation. Free meals provided by a restaurant or a discounted price for clothing/shoes that is not available to the general public or student body serve as two examples of what constitutes an extra benefit.

Note: A representative of athletics interest should not provide any special arrangement for a student-athlete unless they are specifically authorized by the Athletic Compliance Services Office.

Prospective Student Athlete: Any individual who attends classes in the ninth grade and above.

Student-Athlete: An individual who is an amateur and represents any collegiate institution in athletics competition.

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Last Updated: 1/20/12