College Preparation
General NCAA Recruitment Standards (Link)
Each school will have variations but this document is a good general rule of thumb for recruitment at each level of the NCAA.
NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Recruiting Rules
*This includes Division 1 Cross Country
It is important for potential prospects to know the NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Recruiting Rules. Athletes and coaches have certain restrictions when it comes to college track and field recruiting. Ensure your eligibility by following the NCAA recruiting rules.
As a Sophomore in high school
Recruiting Material
You may receive brochures for camps and questionnaires.
Telephone Calls
You can call the coach at your own expense.
Coach cannot call you.
Off-Campus Contact
Not Permitted
Official Visits
Not Permitted
Unofficial Visits
Unlimited
As a Junior in high school - **Pivotal Year**
Athletes should register for the NCAA Eligibility Center
This allows college coaches to find you, check in on grades, get your contact information, etc.
Recruiting Material
You can begin to receive recruiting material and information from the coach on September 1st.
Telephone Calls
You can call the coach at your own expense.
Allowed from college coaches starting July 1st after your Junior year
Electronic Correspondence (i.e. texts, IM, email.)
All forms of electronic correspondence are allowed starting September 1st of your Junior Year.
Correspondence must be private between athlete & coach.
Off-Campus Contact
Allowed July 1st after your Junior year.
Official Visits
Not Permitted
Unofficial Visits
Unlimited
As a Senior in high school
Recruiting Material
You can receive material and information from the coach
Telephone Calls
You can call the coach at your own expense.
Coaches can call recruits.
Electronic Correspondence (i.e. texts, IM, email.)
All forms of electronic correspondence are allowed starting September 1st of your Junior Year.
Correspondence must be private between athlete & coach.
Off-Campus Contact
Allowed but no more than 3 times.
Official Visits
You can start official visits on the opening day of your classes.
You get one per college and a maximum of 5 visits to D1 schools, and unlimited for D2, D3 and NAIA schools.
Unofficial visits
Unlimited