Kayne Gutierrez enters his third year as the compliance officer at ENMU. He returned to Eastern after serving as the director of compliance at Idaho State. Gutierrez previously served as a graduate assistant for compliance and earned his bachelor's degree in sports communication at ENMU in 2004. He is originally from Aragon, N.M.
Because of the many questions students, parents and boosters have about the rules governing NCAA athletics and the complexity and number of those rules, this website has been developed to assist all those interested in some of the basic concepts, rules and regulations that apply not only to prospective and current athletes, but also to all those who support NCAA athletics in general.
Below is a list of topics, based on subject matter, which should be helpful resources. Be mindful, however, that not every rule and regulation can be covered here. If you have questions, please contact Eastern New Mexico University's Compliance Office at the number provided or the NCAA.
NCAA Compliance Overview
Institutional Control
It is the responsibility of all NCAA member institutions to control its intercollegiate athletics program in compliance with all of the rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA.
Responsibility
As members of the NCAA, Eastern New Mexico University must accept responsibility for the conduct of its athletic program. This responsibility includes the actions of its staff members and any other organization or persons engaged in activities promoting the athletic interests of the institution.
Compliance
Eastern New Mexico University must monitor its program to assure compliance and to identify and report to the NCAA instances in which compliance has not been achieved. An institution found to have violated NCAA rules is subject to disciplinary and corrective actions as determined by the NCAA. Any individual engaging in conduct that is determined to be a violation of NCAA legislation can lose their benefits and privileges he or she receives from their association with Eastern New Mexico University.
Prospective Student Athletes
Even though you may still be in high school or are enrolled at a junior college, there are many NCAA rules and regulations that you must be aware of and follow. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the loss of your collegiate eligibility and the ability to compete in intercollegiate athletics.
The following list of topics covers a variety of rules and regulations that apply to prospective student athletes (PSA’s). Be aware that these topics do not cover every rule and regulation that may apply to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Eastern New Mexico University Compliance Officer shown at the bottom of the page.
Current Student Athletes
Rules & Information for Currently Enrolled Student Athletes
As a student-athlete at Eastern New Mexico University, you are subject to many rules and regulations which, if not followed may jeopardize your ability to compete in intercollegiate athletics. The sections below are organized into categories and are intended to give enrolled student-athletes a basic understanding of NCAA rules and regulations which pertain to them. However, the list is not comprehensive. If you have questions, please contact the Compliance Office shown below:
Academic Support Services and Tutoring
Amateurism
Drug Testing/Banned Drugs
Transfer Requirements
· Eligibility (Information coming soon)
· Extra Benefits (Information coming soon)
· Gambling (Information coming soon)
· Medical Expenses (Information coming soon)
· Participating on Outside Teams (Information coming soon)
· Playing and Practice Seasons (Information coming soon)
· Seasons of Competition (Information coming soon)
Boosters
Information & Rules for "Boosters"
"Representatives of athletic interests," also known as "boosters" are an integral and important part of any collegiate athletic program. Eastern New Mexico University greatly appreciates all of the contributions of time and monetary support provided by our Bench Club, support groups and boosters. Without their support, the athletic department at ENMU could not survive.
Although we do not have the same types of problems that large NCAA Division I programs have in regards to inappropriate activities by boosters, it is important to have an understanding of the NCAA rules that apply to boosters. Any illegal activity can have serious consequences and negatively impact the same institution a booster intends to help.
What is a Booster?
It is important to understand what a 'booster" is under NCAA rules before trying to learn the guidelines under which they must operate. A representative of an institutions athletics interests ("booster") is defined as:
- A member of a booster club (e.g., Bench Club);
- An individual who has made a donation to an athletics booster organization;
- An individual who has been involved in recruiting prospects or in providing benefits to enrolled student-athletes;
- An individual who assisted in promoting the institutions athletic program in any way.
- Once an individual is identified as a booster, that status is retained indefinitely.
"Do's and Don'ts" for Boosters:
DO NOT become directly or indirectly involved in making arrangements for or giving or offering to give any financial aid or other benefits to a prospect or the prospect's relatives or friends.
DO NOT provide ANYTHING to a prospect or the prospect's relatives or friends without first checking with the compliance officer.
DO NOT write to, telephone or contact in person a prospect or the prospect's family on or off campus. Should the prospect approach you away from campus regarding the athletic program, you should explain that NCAA legislation prohibits you discussing the program. Suggest that the prospect contact the head coach directly for specific sport information.
DO NOT transport, pay or arrange payment of transportation costs for a prospect, the prospect's relatives or friends to visit the campus.
DO NOT provide room, board, transportation of any kind, or any other benefit to a recruited student-athlete during the summer prior to enrollment for fall classes.
DO NOT entertain high school, prep school, and two-year or four-year college coaches at any location.
DO NOT provide free or reduced cost tickets or transportation to any athletic or non-athletic event involving your related institution for high school, two-year or four-year college coaches, prospects or other relatives or friends. Only the institution's athletic department can provide complimentary admission and only to home events.
DO NO T pay or offer to pay for registration fees for summer sports camps for a prospect.
DO NOT contact the prospect's coach, principal or counselor for the purpose of evaluating the prospect. representative of athletics interests are DO NOT allowed to pick up film/videotapes or transcripts pertaining to the evaluation of the prospect's academic eligibility or athletic ability.
DO NOT invite SELECTED junior or senior in high school or two year college prospective student athlete's to alumni events. NCAA rules prohibit contact between prospects and representatives of athletics interests.
Here are some things boosters CAN do to help ENMU Athletics !!
DO feel free to attend high school and junior college athletic events as long as you do not contact the prospect or the prospect's family.
DO continue established relationships with friends and neighbors. Contacts with prospects are permitted as long as they are not made for recruiting purposes and are not initiated by institutional staff members.
DO send items of interest to the coaching staff, including newspaper clippings. The coaching staff may decide to recruit the prospect based on the information you provide.
DO attend events (i.e. contests, banquets) where prospects are present on your own initiative, subject to the understanding that the booster may NOT contact the prospect or the prospect's relatives .
National Letter of Intent