Murray State University Athletics
Fans and Boosters
Are you a representative of Murray State's athletics interests? Take this short quiz to find out!
1) Are you a member of the Racer Club or The Stampede?
2) Have you given money or a donation to a Racer sport or the Murray State Athletics Department at any time in the past?
3) Have you volunteered your time to Racer Athletics or one of its sports?
4) Are you a corporate partner of Racer Athletics?
5) Do you belong to any student based organizations that supports Racer Athletics or are you a member of a Murray State department that supports Racer Athletics?
If you answered "yes" to even ONE of these questions, you are a representative of Racer Athletics interests. A more common term used for this designation is "booster." It is also important for you to know that once you have this designation, it remains with you indefinitely!
THE TOP 10 THINGS ALL FANS & BOOSTERS OF RACER ATHLETICS NEEDS TO KNOW
- ALWAYS ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! Breaking NCAA rules can render prospects and student-athletes ineligible for competition at Murray State University. The NCAA holds the Murray State University accountable for the actions of its fans and friends.
- You MAY NOT make recruiting contacts with prospects, their relatives or legal guardians. A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade (7th grade for Men’s Basketball) or above. This prohibition includes written and telephone communications as well as social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc).
- You MAY NOT contact a prospect’s coach, principal, or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect.
- You MAY send newspaper clippings and other information about talented prospects to the Racer coaching staff. Also, you MAY continue established relationships with friends and neighbors whose children are prospects or current student-athletes, provided the relationship pre-dates reaching prospect status and is not based on their status as an athlete.
- You MAY attend high school or junior college competitions provided no contact occurs with the prospect or the prospect’s relatives.
- You MAY NOT entertain any coach from a junior or senior high school, preparatory school, or junior college or provide them with tickets or any other type of benefit.
- You MAY NOT become involved in arranging for a prospect, a Murray State student-athlete or their family to receive gifts, money or financial benefits of any kind.
- You MAY NOT provide transportation to a prospect, student-athlete or their friends and family. Also, you MAY NOT spend funds to entertain prospects, student-athletes or their friends and family.
- You MAY employ a student-athlete provided you are paying them only for the work they ACTUALLY perform, paying the going rate for similar services, are not paying them or providing perks based on their status as a student-athlete and the employment has been approved by the Compliance Services Office.
- You MAY NOT use a photo or name of a student-athlete for commercial purposes or sell student-athlete memorabilia.
In an effort to remain compliant with NCAA, OVC and MSU rules and regulations, Racer Athletics seeks the assistance of all its outstanding and enthusiastic supporters to follow these rules when applicable.
Â"Occasional Meals"The NCAA does permit the institution, and in some cases boosters, to provide student-athletes meals over and above what is normally permitted to provide on an occasional basis. These "occasional meals" are subject to certain restrictions and must be approved by the Athletics Compliance Office in advance of the meal. A team might use an occasional meal to have a holiday party or to celebrate a team member's birthday.
MSU Occasional Meals Form
If you have a question about specific situations or rules, please contact the Athletics Compliance Office and we'll be happy to assist you.Â
Racer Club
Racer Club - "Guide to NCAA Rules"
Racer Club -Â "Play By The Rules"
