In accordance with NCAA guidelines, it is only permissible for a University of Wisconsin-Green Bay coach to be involved with a prospect aged individual on a regular basis if it is done through an organized local sports club.
In sports other than Division I and II basketball, an institution's coach may be involved as a participant or in instructional or coaching activities in the same sport for a local sports club or organization located in the institution's home community, provided all prospects participating in said activities are legal residents of the area (within at 50-mile radius or the institution). (NCAA Bylaw 13.11.2.3).
50 Mile Radius Restriction. The 50-mile radius restriction shall not apply to a prospect who resides outside a 50-mile radius of the institution, provided the institution documents that the local sports club is the closest opportunity for the prospect to participate in the sport. (NCAA Bylaw 13.11.2.3.1).
Closest Opportunity to Participate in the Sport. The closest opportunity to participate means just that, the closest opportunity to participate. There is no adjectives that go in front of or being opportunity. Examples that do not work include "closest opportunity to participate on a traveling team", "closest opportunity to compete in gold level", etc.
Definition of Home Community. For purposes of NCAA Bylaw 13.11.2.3, the institution's home community should be considered equivalent to an area within a 50-mile radius of the member institution. (NCAA Interp 6/3/92).
Local Sports Club Packets
Coaches are reminded to complete the Local Sports Packet located on the Compliance-Coaches & Athletics Staff page. Proper documentation must be kept on file in the compliance office each year per NCAA rules.
