Links for NCAA Regulations and Guidelines for Upcoming College Student/Athletes (2006/2007)

The NCAA produces a very useful guide entitled The College Bound Student Athlete, that provides a great amount of information for players planning to play soccer at the collegiate level.  All prospective players and their parents should read this manual prior to the recruiting process.

• The College Bound Student Athlete: http://www.ncaa.org/library/general/cbsa/2006-07/2006-07_cbsa.pdf

• All prospective college athletes need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse.  The main pages for the Clearinghouse can be found at: https://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/NCAA/common/index.html

• The NCAA offers numerous on-line brochures to answer questions regarding eligibility requirements, recruiting, academic qualifications and a wealth of other resources.   Links to these brochures can be found at: http://www2.ncaa.org/media_and_events/ncaa_publications/general_interest/

• Link to NCAA Div 1 Manual 2005-2006  (Rules and Regulations)

• Link to NCAA Div 2 Manual 2005-2006  (Rules and Regulations)

• Link to NCAA Div 3 Manual 2005-2006  (Rules and Regulations)

Contacting the Clearinghouse     You may contact the Clearinghouse at:

Customer Service:   877-262-1492 (toll free in the USA)

24-hour Voice Response:  877-861-3003 (toll free in the USA)

Mail:

Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
301 ACT Drive
P.O. Box 4044
Iowa City, IA 52243-4044