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(f) Fundraising Activity. Any cross country activities in which student-athletes from more than one of
the institution’s athletics teams participate with and against alumni and friends of the institution, the
purpose of which is to raise funds for the benefit of the institution’s athletics or other programs, provided
the student-athletes do not miss classes as a result of their participation (see Bylaw 12.5.1.1);
(g) Celebrity Sports Activity. Competition involving a limit of two student-athletes from a member in-
stitution’s cross country team who participate in local celebrity cross country activities conducted for the
purpose of raising funds for charitable organizations, provided:
(1) 周e student-athletes do not miss classes as a result of the participation;
(2) 周e involvement of the athletes has the approval of the institution’s athletics director; and
(3) 周e activity takes place within a 30-mile radius of the institution’s main campus.
(h) U.S. National Team. One date of competition against any team as selected and designated by the appro-
priate national governing body in cross country as a U.S. national team (e.g., “Under-21” U.S. national
team). (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 9/6/00)
17.6.5.4 Once-in-Four-Years Exemption—Foreign Tour. An institution may exempt the contests played
on a foreign tour, provided the tour is conducted by the member institution in accordance with the procedures
set forth in Bylaw 17.29. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/96, Revised: 4/26/07 effective 8/1/07)
17.6.6 out-of-season Athletically related Activities. Student-athletes and members of the coaching
staff shall not engage in countable athletically related activities outside the institution’s declared playing season per
Bylaw 17.6.1 except as permitted in Bylaw 17.1.7.2. (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91)
17.6.6.1 Summer Practice. Practice that is organized or financially supported by a member institution shall
be prohibited during the summer unless specifically authorized in the bylaws (e.g., foreign tour) or through offi-
cial interpretations. An institution may pay fees associated with the use of institutional practice and competition
facilities by student-athletes engaged in voluntary athletically related activities in their sport. (Revised: 1/10/91
effective 8/1/91, 1/10/92, 4/28/05, 11/1/07 effective 8/1/08)
17.6.6.1.1 Summer-Workout Sessions. A coach may participate in individual-workout sessions with
student-athletes from the coach’s team during the summer, provided the request for such assistance is initi-
ated by the student-athlete. (Adopted: 1/10/92, Revised: 1/11/94, 4/28/05)
17.6.7 Camps and Clinics. 周ere are no limits on the number of student-athletes in cross country who may
be employed (e.g., as counselors) in camps or clinics (see Bylaw 13.12). Currently enrolled student-athletes may
not participate as campers in their institution’s camps or clinics. (Revised: 1/10/92)
17.6.8 other restrictions.
17.6.8.1 Noncollegiate, Amateur Competition.
17.6.8.1.1 During Academic Year. A student-athlete in cross country who participates during the aca-
demic year as a member of any outside cross country team in any noncollegiate, amateur competition (e.g.,
team invitational meet, exhibition meets or other activity) except while representing the institution in inter-
collegiate cross country competition shall be ineligible for intercollegiate cross country competition unless
eligibility is restored by the Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement (see Bylaw 17.31.3 for excep-
tions). (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/16/93, 10/3/05)
17.6.8.1.1.1 Vacation-Period Exception. A student-athlete may compete outside the institution’s
declared playing and practice season as a member of an outside team in any noncollegiate, amateur
competition during any official vacation period published in the institution’s catalog. 周e number of
student-athletes from any one institution shall not exceed two. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 8/1/94)
17.6.8.1.2 Out of Season. 周ere are no limits on the number of student-athletes from the same mem-
ber institution with eligibility remaining in intercollegiate cross country who may practice or compete out
of season on an outside amateur cross country team (competition on an outside team permitted only during
the summer except as provided in Bylaw 17.6.8.1.1.1). (Revised: 1/10/91 effective 8/1/91, 1/16/93)
17.6.8.1.2.1 Involvement of Coaching Staff. No member of the coaching staff of a member in-
stitution may be involved in any capacity (e.g., coach, official, player or league/team administrator)
during the academic year (including vacation periods during the academic year) with an outside team
that involves any student-athlete with eligibility remaining from the institution’s cross country team
except as provided under Bylaws 17.1.1.1, 17.29 and 17.31.3. (Revised: 4/28/05 effective 8/1/05)
17.6.8.1.2.2 Olympic and National Team Development Program. 周ere are no limits on the
number of student-athletes from the same institution who may participate in Olympic and national
team development programs. Such programs may also include a coach and student-athlete from the
same institution, provided: (Revised: 2/21/02, 4/28/11)
(a) 周e national governing body conducts and administers the developmental program;
(b) 周e national governing body selects coaches involved in the developmental program; and
(c) A committee or other authority of the national governing body, which is not limited to coaches
affiliated with one particular institution, selects the involved participants.
17.6.8.2 Equipment Issue, Squad Pictures. No limitations.
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