HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS

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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS

Unread postby pvpole » Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:16 am

Anyone know if there's any type of ruling on a high school athletes who receive contribution/donations from businesses or individuals for equipment and travel?
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Unread postby Bruce Caldwell » Sat Aug 06, 2005 3:36 pm

according to the NFHS they say it is up to the individual state associations.

BUt when in college it is a very touchy subject.
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Unread postby achtungpv » Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:51 pm

Just form a a USATF club and all donations go to the club but it pays for your equipment/travel. Easy enough.
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Unread postby Bonevt » Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:44 pm

Or just get the person to sell it to you for very cheep... $1.
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Unread postby CHC04Vault » Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:47 pm

Im pretty sure that is illegal still, but it aint illegal unless u get caught.
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Unread postby pvpole » Sat Sep 03, 2005 11:52 am

Has anyone in high school received donations/contributions on a individual basis. My coach says its ok!
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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Sat Sep 03, 2005 1:36 pm

pvpole wrote:Has anyone in high school received donations/contributions on a individual basis. My coach says its ok!


Sounds like a good way to make yourself ineligible for colllegiate competition.
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Unread postby bjvando » Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:40 pm

we should get a hold of lebron james....
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Unread postby LHSpolevault » Sat Sep 03, 2005 11:40 pm

so will the shoe deal i signed with nike mess up my college plans? :crying:
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