I did not realize that kids were receiving prize money for winning in age group swim races. See article in our local paper www.delta-optimist.com/.../story.html .
Why did they not give me prize money when I was a kid (especially the day I won 7 first places)?
Former Member
Bribing kids to swim?
Aren't they supposed to be swimming because it's fun?
I wonder if that could come back to haunt them later? If I remember correctly, NCAA elligibility requirements include not having taken any money in exchange for performance? I could be wrong or don't remember the wording correctly though. Anyone know? :confused:
I wonder if that could come back to haunt them later? If I remember correctly, NCAA elligibility requirements include not having taken any money in exchange for performance? I could be wrong or don't remember the wording correctly though. Anyone know? :confused:
From the NCAA:
2. Amateurism − All Sports:
a. You are not eligible for participation in a sport if after full-time collegiate enrollment you have ever:
(1) Taken pay, or the promise of pay, for competing in that sport;
(2) Agreed (orally or in writing) to compete in professional athletics in that sport;
(3) Played on any professional athletics team (as defined by the NCAA) in that sport; or
(4) Used your athletics skill for pay in any form in that sport. (Prior to collegiate enrollment an individual may accept prize money based only on his or her place finish or performance from the sponsor of an open athletics event, the United States Olympic Committee or the appropriate national governing body and actual and necessary expenses associated with the individual's practice and competition on a professional team.)
b. You are not eligible in a sport if you ever have accepted money, transportation or other benefits from an agent or agreed to have an agent market your athletics ability or reputation in that sport.
