WHAT IS COMPLIANCE?
Compliance at the University of South Dakota is very wide ranging, encompassing all functions of the athletic department. Keeping our student-athletes, boosters, and coaching staffs abreast of the current state of NCAA and NCC rules is the key to ensuring proper rules compliance. Each year, every full time athletic coaching staff member must pass a written recruiting exam on NCAA rules pertinent to recruitment. Further, all USD staff must sign a Certificate of Compliance indicating their compliance with all NCAA and NCC rules throughout the past calendar year. Through our regular meetings with coaches and athletic staff, team squad meetings, and constant monitoring of all recruiting, eligibility, and financial aid, to our booster organization, the University of South Dakota wants to win only within the rules. The Compliance Office monitors all activities that involve any NCAA or NCC rule, such as recruiting, financial aid, length of play and practice seasons, academics, and eligibility to name a few. Maintaining institutional control is imperative to continue the growth and success of Coyote athletics. Proper rules compliance is the concern of everyone associated with the University of South Dakota, and everyone plays a role.

USD'S COMPLIANCE OFFICE STAFF
Jill Theeler
Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Women’s Administrator/Compliance Officer
605-677-5299
Email: jill.theeler@usd.edu

COMPLIANCE OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT
The University of South Dakota is the comprehensive university within the South Dakota System of Higher Education. The university's mission is to provide graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences and in the professional education; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support research, scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service to the State of South Dakota and the region.

The University of South Dakota's Intercollegiate Athletics Department, as an integral part of the University's educational mission, is committed to cultivating academic and athletic excellence in our student-athletes. The following points serve as a roadmap on this path to excellence.

• Academic Integrity and Leadership: Dedication to the principles of academic excellence, the encouragement of degree completion, the development of the whole person, and support in securing a productive place in society for all student-athletes.

• Athletic Achievement: Dedication to maximum athletic performance.

• Fiscal Integrity: Development and maintenance of comprehensive fiscal policies and practices to ensure control and accountability throughout the program.

• Governance: Compliance with Federal, State, University, NCAA and NCC Conference regulations.

• Personal Development: Encourage all personnel and student-athletes toward personal and professional growth.

• Quality Support: Dedication to providing the finest staff, facilities, services and equipment to ensure that all student-athletes have the opportunity to train and compete in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

The philosophy of the University of South Dakota is to provide the student-athlete with the opportunity and encouragement to achieve a degree of his or her choice and the chance to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, leadership and institutional loyalty.

NCAA VIOLATIONS AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS
This section is designed to educate you, the fan, student-athlete, booster, representative of athletic interests, parent and prospective student-athlete on the importance of the role that compliance has on NCAA institutions.

This is only a summary of the NCAA violations. For a detailed report, please visit the NCAA Homepage at .

University of Wisconsin, Madison was placed on probation for five years for violations of NCAA legislation governing extra benefits, recruiting inducements and the institution's failure to monitor its athletics program. The following penalties were self-imposed by the University and additional penalties imposed by the NCAA:

• Public remand and censure.
• Five years of probation beginning October 2, 2001.
• The total number of grants-in-aid in football will be reduced by two scholarships for 2001-02 and by one for 2002-03 and 2003-04, and the number of initial scholarships offered in football each year by five during the 2002-03 and 2003-04 years.
• The total number of grants-in-aid in basketball will be reduced by one scholarship for 2002-03 and 2003-04.
• The number of coaches who may recruit off-campus in men's and women's basketball, football, and wrestling will be reduced by one for one year.
• The institution issued a self-imposed fine of $150,000 to be paid to the NCAA.

Jacksonville University was placed on probation for five years for violations of the men's soccer and women's rowing programs. Some of the infractions included: free long distance calling; participation by students even though ineligible; and unethical behavior of the former head men's soccer and head women's rowing coaches. Many complaints centered on conduct of the former school president. The following penalties were self-imposed by the University and additional penalties imposed by the NCAA:

• Public remand and censure.
• Five years of probation beginning August 30, 2001.
• Men's soccer shall vacate all records of all men's soccer contestsin which ineligible student-athletes participated during the 1996-97 through 1999-00 academic years.
• Men's soccer team was prohibited from competing in competition for the 2000 season.
• The men's soccer team has cut back its scholarships by two full scholarship equivalencies for three consecutive years: 2000-01, 2001-02 and 2002-03.

The University of Southern California was placed on two years of probation for NCAA violations including: academic fraud, providing false and misleading information, and a lack of institutional monitoring. The following penalties were self-imposed by the University and additional penalties imposed by the NCAA:

• Public remand and censure.
• Two years of probation beginning August 23, 2001.
• The tutor coordinator involved in the academic fraud was dismissed along with one of the tutor's who was involved in the fraud.
• Financial awards in football shall be reduced by 2 during the 2002-03 academic year and women's swimming shall be reduced by 0.5 during the 2002-03 academic year.

Baylor University was placed on probation for two years for violating NCAA bylaws governing recruiting, extra benefits, and financial aid in the men's tennis program. The NCAA imposed the following penalties:

• Public remand and censure.
• Two years of probation beginning December 21, 2000.
• The total number of grants-in-aid in men's tennis will be reduced by twice the dollar amount of the total value of excess aid received by the two student-athletes involved for the 2000-2001 year. The number of grants-in-aid received in the 2001-2002 year will be reduced by one.
• The head men's tennis coach will be required to attend one NCAA compliance seminar at his own expense and have a letter of reprimand placed in file.
• The University must issue a letter of reprimand to the assistant director of athletics for compliance.
• Rules education must be conducted with the men's tennis team. The two student-athletes are declared ineligible and withheld from two matches and must repay monies received from rent subsidies.
• Individual reprimands on former head coach, secretary and academic supervisor.
• The University must develop and implement a comprehensive educational program of NCAA legislation and submit periodic reports to the NCAA.

Southern Methodist University was placed on probation for violations of NCAA legislation governing recruiting, extra benefits, academic fraud, and unethical conduct. The following penalties were self-imposed by the University or additionally imposed by the NCAA:

• Public remand and censure.
• Two years probation beginning December 13, 2000.
• The football team is required to vacate its team and individual record of any game in which the student-athlete involved participated.
• Self-imposed suspension and termination of the assistant football coach involved.
• The former assistant football coach will be placed on a 7-year show-cause period should he apply for any athletically related position in a NCAA institution.
• Self-imposed reduction of 4 football equivalencies for 2000-2001 year and for the 2001-2002 academic year.
• Self-imposed reduction of 8 expense-paid recruiting visits for the 2000-2001 year and for the 2001-2002 academic year.
• Self-imposed number of coaching staff permitted on off-campus recruiting was reduced by one for the 1999-2000 year and will utilize only 8 full-time assistant coaches for the 1999 football season.
• The University will continue to develop and implement a comprehensive education program on NCAA legislation and submit periodic reports to the NCAA.

CONTACT WITH CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENT-ATHLETES

You may not provide a student-athlete any benefit or special arrangement that would not be offered to the rest of the student population. Such a benefit may cause a student-athlete to lose his or her eligibility. These activities include, but are not limited to:

• You may not entertain student-athletes, their friends or family.
  (Bylaw 13.5; 16.12.2)
• You may not use the name of picture of an enrolled student-athlete to advertise, recommend, or promote any product or service of any kind.
  (Bylaw 12.5)
• You may not provide awards or gifts to a student-athlete.
  (Bylaw 16.1; 16.12)
• You may not allow a student-athlete to use your telephone to make free calls, or allow use of a free or discounted automobile.
  (Bylaw 16.12)

You can however, invite an enrolled student-athlete to your home for an occasional home cooked meal, but you may not take a student-athlete to a restaurant. The Compliance Office should clear any contact or planned activity with an enrolled student-athlete before it takes place. Call (605) 677-8840 with questions.

KEY WORDS THAT ANY ALUMNI OR FRIEND SHOULD KNOW

• Representative of Athletics Interests - (Bylaw 13.02.10) - Casual conversation frequently uses the term "booster" to refer to these individuals. Under NCAA rules, a representative of the institution's athletics interest, is any individual that has ever:
  1. Participated in an organization promoting USD's athletics programs.
  2. Contributed to the USD athletics department or its booster club.
  3. Assisted in recruiting prospective student-athletes.
  4. Provided benefits (e.g. summer job) to enrolled student-athletes.
  5. Promoted the institution's athletics program.

  Please note three important points regarding this definition:

  1. It is very easy to meet one of these criteria; thus each institution has thousands of athletics representatives.
  2. Once an individual becomes a representative of the institutions athletics interest, he or she retains that identity forever.
  3. Under NCAA rules, the institution is responsible for all actions of its athletic representatives.
• Prospective Student-Athlete - (Bylaw 13.02.8) - A student who has started classes for the ninth grade, or a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade but has received any benefit from an institution or representatives of an institution's athletics interest. Actions taken by athletic staff members that cause a student-athlete to become a recruited prospective student-athlete, include:
  1. Providing a prospect an expense paid visit to a collegiate institution.
  2. Having an arranged in-person encounter with the student-athlete
  3. Initiating or arranging telephone contact with a prospect or family member.
• Contact - (Bylaw 13.02.2) - A contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or the prospect's parents, relatives or legal guardian(s) and an institutional staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of a greeting. Any such face-to-face encounter that is prearranged or that takes place on the grounds of the prospect's educational institution or at the site of organized competition or practice involving the prospect or the prospect's high school, preparatory school, two-year college or all-star team shall be considered a contact, regardless of the conversation that occurs.
• Evaluation - (Bylaw 13.02.5) - Any off-campus activity designed to assess the academic qualifications or athletics ability of a prospect, including any visit to a prospect's high school, preparatory school or two year college, or an evaluation at any site where the prospect participates.
• Quiet Period - (Bylaw 13.02.3.3) - A period of time when it is permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts only on the member institution's campus. No in-person, off-campus recruiting contacts or evaluation may be made during the quiet period.
• Dead Period - (Bylaw 13.02.3.4) - A period of time when it is not permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts or evaluations on or off the member institution's campus or to permit official or unofficial visits by prospects to the institution's campus. The provision of complimentary admissions to a prospect during a dead period is prohibited. During such a dead period, a coaching staff member may not serve as a speaker at or attend a meeting or banquet at which prospects are in attendance, and may not visit the prospect's educational institutions. It remains permissible, however, for an institutional staff member to write or telephone prospects during such a dead period.

For reference to specific rules and regulation listed above, or to read the any of the NCAA Division II Manual, please see: www.ncaa.org.

COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q: What is a Booster/Representative of Athletics Interest?
A: An individual who has ever (or has been known by USD to):

Once a person is identified as such a representative, the person retains that identity indefinitely.

Q: What is a prospect?

A: A prospect is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade. In addition, a student who has not yet started ninth grade classes becomes a prospect if the institution provides any benefit not available to general prospective students.

Q: May a booster telephone a prospect, or send a letter of congratulations to a prospect AFTER they have signed a National Letter of Intent?

A: No. A prospect remains a prospect until they enroll in school. Therefore, telephoning or writing to a prospective student-athlete by a booster is not permissible. The only permissible contact with a prospective student-athlete is for employment purposes initiated by the prospective student-athlete.

Q: May a booster employ or arrange for employment of a prospective student-athlete?

A: Yes. This is the only exception that allows a booster to contact a prospect before the prospect enrolls at USD. A booster can arrange employment before the completion of the prospect's senior year in high school. Compensation must be paid only for work performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for services of like character.

Q: Is it permissible for a booster to provide a prospect with summer employment transportation?

A: No. Although, the arrangement of employment for a prospect after their senior year in high school is permissible, providing transportation to a prospect is generally not. An institution or its boosters cannot provide free transportation to or from a summer job unless providing transportation is the employers established policy for all employees.

Q: Can a booster employ an enrolled student-athlete during the academic year?

A: Yes. Enrolled student-athletes may receive earnings during the academic year, that when combined with other sources of countable aid, do not exceed the cost of attendance.

Q: Is it permissible for a booster to invite a prospect to a booster meeting or event?

A: No. It is impermissible to invite a prospect or an enrolled student-athlete to a booster meeting. If a prospect, signee or enrolled student-athlete attends a meeting on his or her own they would be permitted to stay, but they must pay all fees charged for non-members to attend the meeting, including the meal.

Q: Can a booster group place an advertisement that is targeted at local prospective student-athletes in a newspaper or other publication?

A: No. It is impermissible to place such an advertisement even if the advertisement does not specifically mention USD.

Q: Is it permissible for a booster to pay the registration fees associated with summer sports camps for a prospect?

A: No. A booster may not pay any fees associated with sports camps for a prospect.

Q: Can a booster provide a gift to the prospect, or treat a prospect to a free dinner?

A: No. It is not permissible to give the prospect a gift or treat him or her to a meal. After they become an enrolled student-athlete it would be permissible to invite them over for an occasional meal that must be served at the booster's home.

Q: Is USD responsible for the actions of its representatives and their support groups?

A: Yes! USD is subject to penalties for all violations committed by any athletic representative or support organizations.

As always, if you have questions regarding these issues or any other concerns please contact the Compliance office at (605)677-8840. Or, for reference to specific rules and regulations as written in the NCAA Division II manual, please see the following link: www.ncaa.org

HOW TO HELP USD WIN
The University of South Dakota athletics department has enjoyed tremendous success throughout history. Much of this success can be attributed to the athletes, coaches, and administration, which strive to make USD the model athletics program, both on and off the field of competition. However, another key component to USD's success has been the unfaltering support of the USD alumni, boosters and friends of the athletic program. The university is proud of the financial support demonstrated by all of our boosters, but is equally impressed by the effort to abide by NCAA rules regulating college athletics.

The commitment to excellence by the entire USD athletic family must be a priority in all aspects of the program. This commitment includes knowing and complying with NCAA rules. Everyone involved in USD's athletics programs is responsible to know the rules, and recognize this responsibility as a team effort. Integrity, tradition, and values are qualities in which friends and foe alike have identified the University of South Dakota athletics department. We want to continue our winning ways, but at USD it is important to win the right way; that means following the rules.

The following information has been compiled to help all supporters of Coyote athletics better understand the rules that govern the University of South Dakota. When unsure of a particular situation, please remember to "ask before you act," by calling the Compliance Office at (605) 677-8840.

COMPLIANCE EDUCATION
USD makes every effort to educate people on NCAA rules and regulations. Below are examples of seminars and symposiums administered by the Compliance Office at USD or by the NCAA.

NCAA Regional Compliance Seminar - Focuses on new legislation throughout the NCAA. The seminar is held annually in three different regions throughout the U.S. and is open to anyone, but is most often attended by Compliance Officers, Life Skills and Coaches.

Diversity Training Seminar - The NCAA annually conducts diversity education workshops for athletics personnel. The diversity workshops provide opportunities for athletics administrators and coaching staffs to enhance their understanding and respect for multiculturalism and diversity.

NCAA Title IX Seminar - The seminar is designed to assist NCAA member institutions with their efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. Directors of athletics, Office of Civil Rights representatives, attorneys and other administrators who have first-hand experience in working with Title IX and gender-equity issues will make presentations on a variety of Title IX-related matters.

Preventing Hazing On Campus Teleconference - Live teleconference on hazing in college Greek systems and athletic departments. Ways to focus on eliminating and discouraging hazing were discussed during this national teleconference involving many university experts and students.

NCAA DRUG TESTING
The NCAA randomly tests student-athletes for banned substances. If you have tested positive for and NCAA banned substance, you will lose your eligibility for a minimum of one year. This means you cannot participate in athletic activities at any NCAA institution during the post-season for a minimum of one calendar year following the positive drug test. You will also lose your eligibility during this time.

It is important to know that combinations of some of the supplements found in smoothies or other workout drinks can combine into substances on the NCAA banned drugs list! The University of South Dakota and the NCAA strongly discourage the use of supplements, but if you use them, please check with Bruce Fischbach in the training room or make sure those supplements are okay!

USD DRUG POLICY FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
The goal of the USD athletic department's Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) policy is to ensure student-athletes practice and compete to the best of their ability, free of the influence of drugs and alcohol. Five objectives accompany this goal:

1. Contribute to the education of the student-athlete regarding theabuse of AOD by participating in and encouraging student-athlete participation in campus-wide substance abuse prevention programs.
2. Aid student-athletes in finding medical assistance and counseling for AOD related violations.
3. Facilitate compliance with NCAA regulations concerning substance abuse.
4. Protect the health and safety of all student-athletes.
5. Prevent an unfair competitive edge by those who abuse certain chemicals.

Any use of a substance belonging to a class of drugs currently banned by the NCAA may be cause for loss of eligibility. For further information regarding chemical substances or other medical questions, contact the Athletic Training Department, your coach, or the Athletic Compliance Office.

Procedures

1. Consent
   1. At the beginning of each academic year, each student-athlete shall sign a form stating their understanding and willingness to abide by the USD athletic department's AOD policy.
   2. Each student-athlete shall sign the NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form signifying they are aware they may be drugs tested at NCAA championships.
2. Individualized testing based upon reasonable suspicion.
   1. The USD athletic department reserves the right to conduct drug testing on any student-athlete if a member of the athletic department can show reasonable suspicion that a particular student-athlete is using, or in the case of anabolic steroids, has used any substances in violation of this policy. A positive test result will be considered a violation of this policy and may subject the violator to the consequences discussed below.
   2. "Reasonable suspicion" is defined as a good faith belief, at the time of making the decision to test, that the information relied on pertaining to the use of drugs and/or alcohol, was accurate.
3. Violations - If a student athlete is discovered to be consuming over-the-counter and/or prescription drugs, alcohol, mind altering, and/or performance enhancing substances illegally, the student-athlete's status on the team may be jeopardized. Illegal consumption includes any action that breaks federal, state, city, or university law. In effect, if the student-athlete receives a citation for a drug, alcohol or illegal substance citation and is found guilty, pleads no contest, or is convicted, then the following department procedures will be set in motion. (These citations include, but are not limited to, underage drinking, open containers of alcohol, providing alcohol to minors, illegal possession of drugs, driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.)

   The following protocol for responding to the student-athlete with a possible substance abuse problem is proposed to ensure consistency and fairness in dealing with student-athletes. The primary principle, which underlies this approach, is that any student-athlete with a substance abuse problem needs to receive appropriate treatment and counseling. Secondarily, the sanctions imposed on the student-athlete with regard to participation in athletic competition should be consistent with the goals of the individualized counseling program. The protocol attempts to address and balance treatment and sanctions, recognizing that the medical fitness of a student-athlete to play and the safety of other members of the team will be a paramount concern.

   1. First Violation
      1. Conference with the Athletic Director and Head Coach to discuss the situation.
      2. Attend mandatory counseling or education sessions on campus. University health care professionals will determine the length of counseling. Attendance is mandatory, such that, inadequate attendance will be construed as a breach against this policy by the student-athlete. Such a breach may result in immediate dismissal from the team, loss of athletic financial assistance, or suspension as determined by the Athletic Director.
      3. After the first violation, student-athletes will be subject to athletic department drug testing, as the standard of reasonable suspicion will have been established. These tests may be conducted at random and will be within the guidelines established by the 1974 Privacy Act. As such, it will not violate any personal or civil liberties held by the student-athlete. A positive drug test of any of the NCAA banned drugs found in Bylaw 31 of the NCAA Manual will result in another violation of the AOD policy and will bring about the appropriate sanctions.
      4. Depending on the severity of the violation, the Athletic Director, in his or her sole discretion, may gradate, cancel or reduce any and all athletic financial assistance. Also, the Athletic Director, in his or her sole discretion, may suspend a student-athlete from the team, practice, and/or competition should he or she feel such a penalty is warranted.
      5. Team rules may be more stringent than the AOD policy. Accordingly, the Head Coach may enforce sanctions at his or her discretion.
   2. Second Violation
      1. Minimum suspension of 10% of the season. This includes competition and may include practice as determined by the Athletic Director. Also, if the violation occurs out-of-season, the suspension will begin the proximate season of competition. For student welfare concerns, the Coach may opt to begin the suspension after conditioning activities have been completed.
      2. Attend mandatory-counseling or education session on campus again. Appropriate university health care professionals will determine the length of counseling. Additionally, the student-athlete must undergo a third-party evaluation to determine the nature and severity of the dependency. The third-party must be an official drug and alcohol treatment center or clinic with no direct ties to The University of South Dakota. All expenses in securing the third-party evaluation will be the sole responsibility of the student-athlete. The student-athlete is required to follow the treatment recommendations outlined by the third-party treatment center or clinic.
      3. The student-athlete will continue to be subject to the department's drug testing protocol.
      4. There will be a second conference between the student-athlete, the Athletic Director, and the Head Coach. Subsequent to the meeting and based upon the severity of the violation, the Athletic Director, in his or her sole discretion, may increase the time of the suspension or reduce, gradate or cancel any and all athletic financial aid.
      5. Team rules may be more stringent that the AOD policy. Accordingly, the Coach, at his or her discretion may enforce additional sanctions in-season.
   3. Third Violation
      1. Immediate removal for one season of competition and may include dismissal from the team. The student-athlete may seek reinstatement. As such, the student-athlete may write a formal document detailing the reasons why he or she seeks reinstatement. This formal document may include the reasons and circumstances surrounding the violations, ways in which the student-athlete is seeking to address the pattern of drug and alcohol abuse, etc. The request for reinstatement must be filed within two weeks of the student-athlete being dismissed from the team. The Athletic Board of Control (ABC) will hear the reinstatement case and the decision made by the ABC will be binding. Reinstatement is the term that applies to cases where the individual student-athlete infringes upon the AOD policy through the actions or conduct. Reinstatement differs from an appeal. The appeal process only refers to the student-athlete challenging the findings of a particular drug test. A discussion on the specifics of the appeal process is forthcoming. The committee shall submit its decision by majority vote to the director of athletics within three business days after the hearing.
      2. Loss of any and all athletic financial aid awarded to the student-athlete.

         Please note that the AOD policy is in effect during the entire Academic Year. As such, in terms of possible sanctions or penalties, there is no difference between an in-season and an out-of-season violation. Also, violations of the policy may accrue during the entire academic and athletic career of the student-athlete at The University of South Dakota. In other words, the slate may be wiped clean depending on the nature of the infractions against the AOD policy.

4. Anabolic Steroids: Affects of a Positive Test
   1. First Violation
      1. Automatic one-year suspension commencing upon notification of positive test, with no participation in practice during the period of suspension as per NCAA rules.
      2. Loss of athletic financial aid.
      3. Mandatory retesting in 7 and 10 months, with laboratory fees to be paid by the individual student-athlete.
   2. Second Violation
      1. Permanent suspension from athletics at USD.
5. The University of South Dakota Athletic Department strictly adheres to the NCAA policies banning the use of performance enhancing drugs. The following are drug classes that are banned by the NCAA.

   (NCAA Bylaw 31.2.3.1):

   Stimulants
   

   Amiphenazole	Amphetamine	Bemigride
   Benzphetamine	Bromantan	Caffeine
   Chlorphentermine	Cocaine	Cropropamide
   Crothetamide	Diethylpropion	Dimethylamphetamine
   Doxapram	Ephedrine	Ethamivan
   Ethylamphetamine	Fencamfamine	Meclofenoxate
   Methamphetamine	Methylphenidate	Nikethamide
   Pemoline	Pentetrazol	Phendimetrazine
   Phenmetrazine	Phentermine	Picrotoxine
   Pipradol	Prolintane	Strychnine
   And related compounds

   Anabolic Agents
   

   Anabolic Steroids	Androstenedione	Boldenone
   Clostebol	Dehydrochlormethyl-testerone
   Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)	Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
   Dromostanolone	Fluoxymesterone	Mesterolone
   Methandienone	Methenolone	Methyltestosterone
   Nandrolone	Norandrostenedione	Norethandrolone
   Oxandrolone	Oxymesterone	Oxymethalone
   Stanozolol	Testosterone
   And related compounds
   Other anabolic agents: Clenbuterol

   Diuretics
   

   Acetazolamide	Bendroflumethiazide	Benzthiazide
   Bumetanide	Chlorothiazide	Chlorthalidone
   Ethacrynic Acid	Flumethiazide	Furosemide
   Hydrochlorothiazide	Hydroflumethiazide	Methyclothiazide
   Metolazone	Polythiazide	Quinethazone
   Spironolactone	Triamterene	Trichlormethiazide
   And related compounds

   Street Drugs
   

   Heroin	Marijuana THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
   Peptide hormone and Analogues
   Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG-human chorionic gonadotrophin)
   Corticotrophin (ACTH)
   Growth Hormone (GHG, somatotrophin)
   All the respective releasing factors are also banned.
   Erythropoietin (EPO)

   We also strongly discourage the use of dietary supplements that are untested and unproven. Many supplements contain items that are banned; yet not listed as an ingredient. If a student-athlete knowingly or unknowingly takes a banned substance and tests positive: THEY LOSE THEIR ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY. Before embarking on any dietary plan, the student -athlete should first consult with the USD Athletic Training Staff. Due to the lack of testing done on dietary supplements we cannot guarantee their effects either for short-term performance enhancement or for long-term effects these supplements may have on future health.

6. Appeals
   1. The student-athlete shall have three business days after notification to file a request in writing to the Athletics Director for a hearing to appeal the test finding. If a student-athlete is away at the time of notification, the student-athlete shall then have three business days after returning to Vermillion to file an appeal.
      1. A hearing shall be held within three business days of receipt of the written request. An appeal should be based on an alleged procedural violation, a false-positive test, or on extenuating circumstances.
      2. The appeal committee shall be the USD Athletics Board of Control.
      3. The committee shall submit its binding decision (majority vote wins) to the Athletics Director within three business days after the hearing.
7. Applicable State Laws
   South Dakota Statute - SDCL 13-53-42

   Loss of eligibility for intercollegiate extracurricular competition upon controlled substance violation.

   Any person who has been determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have possessed, used, or distributed controlled substances or marijuana as defined in chapter 22-42 under circumstances which would constitute a felony under South Dakota law while enrolled at a South Dakota state supported institution of higher education is ineligible to participate in any form of intercollegiate extracurricular competition at any South Dakota state supported institution of higher education. Upon receiving a request from the chief administrator of the postsecondary educational institution, the Unified Judicial System shall send notice of whether the person who is the subject of the request was adjudicated in a juvenile proceeding of possessing, using, or distributing controlled substances or marijuana as defined in chapter 22-42 under circumstances which would constitute a felony under South Dakota law if that person were an adult.

   South Dakota Statute - SDCL 13-55-29

   Loss of eligibility for state funded scholarships upon controlled substance violation.

   Any person adjudicated, convicted, or the subject of a suspended imposition of sentence for possession, use, or distribution of controlled substances or marijuana as defined in chapter 22-42 under circumstances which would constitute a felony under South Dakota law is ineligible for any scholarship for attendance at a postsecondary institution to the extent such scholarship is funded by the State of South Dakota. Upon receiving a request from the chief administrator of the postsecondary educational institution, the Unified Judicial System shall send notice of whether the person who is the subject of the request was adjudicated in a juvenile proceeding of possessing, using, or distributing controlled substances or marijuana as defined in chapter 22-42 under circumstances which would constitute a felony under South Dakota law if that person were an adult.

NCAA GAMBLING STATEMENT AND POLICY...DON'T BET ON IT!
The NCAA Student-Athlete Statement signed by all student-athletes at the beginning of every year says that, "[y]ou affirm that you meet the NCAA regulations regarding eligibility, recruitment, financial aid, amateur status and involvement in organized gambling." This means you may not gamble on college or pro sports! It's against the rules! (NCAA Bylaw 10.3)

There are good reasons for this rule. Gambling adversely affects the integrity of sporting competitions. Gambling is also directly related to several other illegal activities such as the sale of narcotics and loan sharking.

ELGIBILITY

The NCAA says you have 5 years (or 10 semesters) to remain eligible for competition.

The NCAA also says that you must remain in good academic standing and be enrolled at least full-time in course hours applying toward your degree.

Here at USD, we require you to keep in continuous contact with your academic advisor who will keep you current in your academic standing. In addition, you must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours! As always, we know that situations arise from time to time. Please feel free to contact the Compliance office if you have any questions!

EXTRA BENEFITS

Extra benefits are a big deal to USD and the NCAA. There are more than 40 current major cases involving universities and extra benefits. Extra benefits include any special arrangements offered to a student-athlete that is not authorized by NCAA legislation. Here are some examples of extra benefits:

• A loan or gift of money.
• A guarantee of bond.
• The use of an automobile.
• Signing or co-signing of a loan.
• Items at reduced costs offered.

Certainly, these things alone will not constitute an extra benefit. BUT, if something is offered to a student-athlete that is not made readily available to non-student-athletes, that is an extra benefit. We realize these benefits can be tempting, but it is not worth losing eligibility and placing the university on probation.

PRACTICE AND PLAYING
Countable Athletically Related Activities - In Season

• Practice - Any meeting, activity or instruction involving sports-related information and having any athletics purpose, held for one or more student-athletes at the direction of or supervised by any member of the institution's coaching staff.
• Competition
• Required weight training and conditioning activities held at the direction of or supervised by an institutional staff member.
• Individual skill-related activities requested by a student-athlete or individual workouts required by or supervised by a member of the institution's coaching staff. Exception: In the sports of Swimming and Diving and Track and Field, voluntary practices in our facilities may be supervised by coaches for safety without being considered countable.
• On-site activities called by a member(s) of a team that is considered as a requisite for participation in that sport (e.g. captain's practice).

These above activities are limited to the following:

• In-Season Limits: 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week.
• Required 1 day off per week during playing season.
• All competition counts as 3 hours, regardless of actual duration.
• Hourly and weekly limitations do not go into effect until the first day of classes or the first date of competition, whichever occurs first.
• Hourly and weekly limitations are not in effect during the academic year between terms when classes are not in session (e.g. Christmas Break).
• A round of golf may exceed the 4 hours, but the total number of hours for the week must not exceed the 20-hour limit.

Please See NCAA Bylaw 17.02.1.1 For A Detailed Description Of Countable Athletically Related Activities.

• Required weight training and conditioning activities held at the direction of or supervised by an institutional staff member.
• Individual skill-related instruction (sports other than football) requested by a student-athlete (no more than 4 student-athletes from the same team may participate in instruction at any one time anywhere).
• Out-Of-Season Limits: 8 hours per week.
• Maximum of 2 hours per week for individual skill-related instruction.
• No CARA's permitted outside of the playing season during an institutional vacation period (e.g. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, and Summer Vacation).

Please See NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.2 For A Detailed Description Of Countable Athletically Related Activities Outside of the Playing Season.

What to do to play for USD

KNOW THE RULES! When being recruited by a university, it is just as important that you as a recruit know rules, as it is for the university to know the rules. Any violation of the rules will not only affect a university's ability to recruit you as a student-athlete, but also could have a negative effect on your marketability to other schools, or worse, result in a loss of your eligibility completely. The NCAA prints the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete every year. The 2001-02 edition can be obtained by calling or writing the NCAA:

This manual is designed specifically for the college-bound student-athlete who may have some basic questions regarding their future as a college student-athlete. Prior to your admission to a university, you must receive a high school diploma, register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse, and receive the minimum ACT or SAT test score, and successfully complete a core curriculum of academic courses. Your GPA in these core courses must be at least a 2.00. Check with your high school guidance counselor for the school's list of approved core courses to ensure that your classes will count towards your recognized GPA. Remember that it is imperative to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse for any University to obtain official documentation of your eligibility to play any sport in the Division I, II or III level.

Student athletes who wish to play sports at Division I or Division II schools must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse checks eligibility for all Division I and II schools. Students will usually register at the beginning of their senior year in high school and update their record after each subsequent semester and following graduation.

For Clearinghouse information and registration materials students need to go to their high school registrar's office or see their guidance counselor. You may also contact the Clearinghouse directly by calling (319) 337-1492 or (800) 638-3731. The Clearinghouse mailing address is as follows:

FOR INFORMATION ON USD

You may send a written request for a questionnaire to the individual sport coaches of which you are interested to the following address:

You may call or write for information regarding admissions to the University or about the academic majors here at USD to the following address: