COMPLIANCE CORNERPlease click here for the NCAA eligibility pageDear Parents, Student-athletes, Coaches, Prospective Student-Athletes, Boosters, Friends and Fans:
The Flagler College Compliance Office works daily to ensure that the athletics department operates according to all University, NCAA and Peach Belt Conference rules and regulations. This includes anyone involved or associated with Flagler Athletics. As a member of the Saints family, you play an integral role in maintaining compliance with these rules by your actions. This page is designed to educate you on NCAA rules and bylaws that cannot only affect the eligibility of our current student-athletes and prospective student-athletes, but also our athletic teams, the athletics department and the College.
“Always Ask Before You Act."Sincerely,
Ryan Erlacher
Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance
(904) 819-6488
rerlacher@flagler.edu Â
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a current student-athlete?A student-athlete is any Flagler student who is a member of a varsity athletics team, who is receiving athletically related financial aid, or who has completed his/her eligibility but is still enrolled in the institution. NCAA regulations apply to all student-athletes.
What is recruiting?Recruiting is any solicitation of a prospect or the prospect's parent/legal guardian by a Flagler College staff member for the purpose of securing the prospect's enrollment at Flagler College and participation in the athletics program. Recruiting activities include correspondence, e-mail, faxes, telephone conversations and in-person contacts.
Who is a Representative of FC's Athletics Interest?Under the NCAA rules, a representative of the College’s athletics interest is any individual who has ever:
• Made any type of contribution to the athletics department or to a booster club
• Joined the institution's booster club or any sport specific support group
• Provided or helped arrange employment for a student-athlete
• Provided benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their families
• Assisted in any manner in the recruitment of prospective student- athletes
• Promotes the institution's athletics program in any manner
What About Recruiting?As a representative of FC's athletics interest, you may
NOT:
• Contact a prospect's coach, principal or counselor in an effort to evaluate a prospect
• Contact a prospect, his/her parents, legal guardians or spouse
• Contact a prospect by telephone or by letter
• Make special arrangements for entertainment for recruiting purposes
Who is a Prospective Student-Athlete?NCAA rules stipulate that a prospective student-athlete is a person who has started classes for the ninth (9th) grade, regardless of his/her athletics ability. A prospective student- athlete remains a prospect even after he or she has signed a National Letter of Intent or accepts an offer of financial aid to attend Flagler College. The prospect remains a prospect until he/she reports for the first day of classes for a regular term.
What are Extra Benefits?NCAA legislation expressly prohibits College supporters from providing "extra benefits" to student-athletes. An extra benefit is any special arrangement to provide a student-athlete or his/her family a benefit not authorized by NCAA legislation. In general, you many not provide anything or make special arrangements for student-athletes that are not available to the general student body.
Examples of prohibited "extra benefits" include, but are not limited to:• providing cash or loans in any amount, or signing or co-signing for a loan
• the use of an automobile
• providing loans to relatives or friends
• any tangible items, including merchandise
• free or reduced-cost services, rentals or purchases of any type
• gift of cash or like items providing special discounts for goods and services
2010-11 Flagler College EADA reportÂ
