Boosters
Boosters play a role in providing student-athletes with a positive experience through their enthusiastic efforts. They can support teams and athletics departments through donations of time and financial resources which help student-athletes succeed on and off the playing field.
Boosters, referred to by the NCAA as “representatives of the institution’s athletic interests,” include anyone who has:
Once an individual is identified as a “representative of the institution’s athletics interests,” the person retains that identity forever.
If a violation occurs, it may jeopardize a student-athlete’s eligibility for intercollegiate competition, jeopardize a school’s membership status with the NCAA or cause a booster to lose access to all booster benefits.
An Extra Benefit Is…
Any special arrangement to provide student-athletes (or our relatives or friends) a benefit that is not generally available to all SIU students (or their relatives or friends). Some examples of extra benefits include, cash, gifts, transportation and meals. Additionally, please remember that you cannot provide student-athletes (or our relatives or friends) any services for free or at a reduced rate.
Did you know the NCAA has rules regarding the role of a booster in recruiting? An institution is responsible for the actions of its boosters so please be aware of these limitations.
Important Documents
Letter to Local Business Owners
Promotional Activities/Memorabilia Request Form
Booster Education
Boosters, referred to by the NCAA as “representatives of the institution’s athletic interests,” include anyone who has:
- Provided a donation in order to obtain season tickets for any sport at SIU.
- Participated in or has been a member of an organization promoting SIU’s athletics programs.
- Made financial contributions to the SIU athletics or to an SIU booster organization.
- Arranged for or provided employment for enrolled student-athletes.
- Assisted or has been requested by university staff to assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
- Assisted in providing benefits to enrolled student athletes or their families.
- Been involved otherwise in promoting SIU athletics.
Once an individual is identified as a “representative of the institution’s athletics interests,” the person retains that identity forever.
If a violation occurs, it may jeopardize a student-athlete’s eligibility for intercollegiate competition, jeopardize a school’s membership status with the NCAA or cause a booster to lose access to all booster benefits.
An Extra Benefit Is…
Any special arrangement to provide student-athletes (or our relatives or friends) a benefit that is not generally available to all SIU students (or their relatives or friends). Some examples of extra benefits include, cash, gifts, transportation and meals. Additionally, please remember that you cannot provide student-athletes (or our relatives or friends) any services for free or at a reduced rate.
Did you know the NCAA has rules regarding the role of a booster in recruiting? An institution is responsible for the actions of its boosters so please be aware of these limitations.
Important Documents
Letter to Local Business Owners
Promotional Activities/Memorabilia Request Form
Booster Education