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As a student-athlete at Lewis University, you have certain responsibilities to uphold and you should be aware of what is expected of you. Essentially, all eyes are on you all of the time. Consequently, we ask that you always think before you act and ask questions whenever in doubt.

Please take time to read this website and familiarize yourself with all rules and regulations. We understand there are always questions that will arise as a result of specific situations. If you feel unclear about how to operate within the NCAA guidelines, please contact the Athletics Compliance Office at (815) 836-5612.

Review the Summary of NCAA Regulations that was provided to you in the meeting prior to the start of your season by clicking on the link provided.

 

ACADEMICS ELIGIBILITY

For all student-athletes that initially enrolled in college after to August 1, 2005:

1. You must be enrolled full-time, which is a minimum of 12 credits, at all times during the semester.
2. You must successfully complete at least 24 credits towards your designated degree program during the fall, spring, and summer to be eligible next year. A minimum of 18 credits must be earned during the regular academic year.
3. You must pass at least 6 hours each semester to remain eligible.
4. Must designate degree by the beginning of your fifth full-time semester (third year of enrollment).
5. You are allowed 4 seasons of eligibility within 10 full-time semesters.

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BENEFITS FROM BOOSTERS

1. As a student-athlete, you need to be aware that there are limitations on the interactions you may have with individuals the NCAA identifies as boosters.
2. The NCAA stipulates that once an individual has been identified as a "representative" of Lewis University's athletics programs he or she retains this status forever. You, friends or relatives may not receive an "extra benefit" from any individual that is being given directly or indirectly due to the fact that you are a student-athlete at Lewis University.
3. The following are a sample of extra benefits or services that are prohibited under NCAA legislation:
   • Car or any use of a car or other transportation
   • Clothing
   • Haircut or other miscellaneous service
   • Gift(s)
   • Money, loan(s), a guarantee of bond or signing/ co-signing of a note to arrange a loan
   • Ticket(s) for any kind of entertainment
   • Payment of long distance telephone calls
   • Free or reduced merchandise from a merchant (unless it is available to the general public)
   • Free or reduced meals at a restaurant
   • Free or reduced room and/or board from a booster (This includes in Romeoville, Lockport, Joliet, Bolingbrook, your home city or any other location)
   • Members of the athletic department staff (including tutors) may not type reports, papers, letters, etc...
   • Special discounts, payment arrangements or credit on a purchase (e.g., airline tickets) or service (e.g., laundry, dry cleaning)

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AGENTS/AMATEURISM

Agents

1. You are not eligible in a sport if you have ever accepted money, transportation or other benefits from an agent or agreed to have an agent market your athletics ability or reputation in that sport.
2. You may NOT sign a contract with an agent or agree verbally to be represented by an agent until after your eligibility has expired.
3. Any questions regarding agents should be directed to the Athletics Compliance Office.

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GAMBLING

1. You may NOT knowingly provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition.
2. You may NOT solicit a bet on ANY intercollegiate team or on ANY professional team.
3. You may NOT accept a bet on any team representing Lewis University or participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling.
4. Any violation of the above regulations will be sanctioned as follows: If the gambling activity involves Lewis University, you will lose all remaining eligibility in all sports. If the gambling activity involves any other team aside from Lewis University, you will be ineligible for a minimum of one year, at which time we may elect to seek reinstatement for you. Any subsequent violation will result in the loss of all remaining eligibility in all sports.
5. Any student-athlete who engages in activity designed to influence the outcome of an intercollegiate contest (i.e., point shaving), shall permanently lose all remaining eligibility in all sports.

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EMPLOYMENT

• YOU MAY ONLY GET PAID FOR WORK ACTUALLY PERFORMED.
• YOU MAY ONLY GET PAID AT THE GOING RATE OF PAY.
• YOU MAY NOT USE YOUR REPUTATION AS AN ATHLETE TO BENEFIT YOUR EMPLOYER.

• Summary of NCAA Regulations

• Recruited Status Form

• Drug-Testing Consent Form

• Student-Athlete Statement

• GLVC Sportsmanship Statement

• HIPPA/Buckley Amendment Consent/Waiver Form

• Institutional and Non-Institutional Promotions Permission Form Exhibit 5.3

• General Amateurism and Eligibility Form for International and Select Student-Athletes

Athletic Training

• Condition of Participation and Medical Consent Authorization Exhibit 2.1

• Assumption of Risk Exhibit 2.2

• Authorization for Disclosure for Protected Health Information Exhibit 2.3

• Medical History Form  Exhibit 2.4

• Physical Examination Form Exhibit 2.5

• Letter to Returning Student and Parents Exhibit 2.6

• Insurance Introduction Letter Exhibit 2.7

• Letter to New Students and Parents Exhibit 2.8

• Parent/Insurance Information Form Exhibit 2.9

adidas Equipment and Apparel

Lewis University and adidas, a global leader in athletics equipment, apparel and footwear, have agreed to a three-year partnership. The agreement between Lewis University and adidas makes adidas the official supplier of apparel, footwear, uniforms and accessories for the approximately 350 student athletes and 50 support-staff members who comprise the Flyers' 18-sport National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II program.  The agreement also provides all Lewis University students, faculty and staff the opportunity to purchase items at a discount.  To order, click here to access the adidas order form.