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The 2007 Lakota Nation Invitational Basketball Tournament |
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For college coaches looking to add prospective student-athletes to their Christmas wish list, there is no need to look any further than the Lakota Nation Invitational basketball tournament during this time of year. Many of our former participants have gone on to play college basketball at two and four year colleges from the JUCO to NCAA Division I levels. Who knows? You might just find the next Laura Big Crow, another Paige Paulsen or the upcoming Mackenzie Casey. Participation in collegiate athletics for Native American students from South Dakota is gradually increasing so take this opportunity to check out some of the past participants in the LNI tournament. The LNI tournament is also host to some of the finest students and coaches that the Black Hills area has to offer. Dates: Dec. 19-22, 2007 Brackets: www.lakotaelite.com
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NAIA Advantages There are many advantages to competing in NAIA sports. Beside the benefit of close-knit communities and small class sizes on the typical NAIA campus, NAIA athletics offer: - Maximum opportunity to participate in regular season contests and National Championships -Greater opportunities to transfer without missing a season -Fewer recruiting restrictions - Focus on the education and character development of the student-athlete The NAIA recruitment process is less cumbersome, with fewer restrictions on the contact between a student-athlete and a coach. More frequent communication aids in assuring that the student-athlete is comfortable with the choice of an institution. In the event the student-athlete feels that the school or team is not the right fit, he/she can transfer to another NAIA institution and compete the next season without sitting out a year. While NAIA rules hold to strict academic requirements, the process of establishing eligibility is streamlined since there is no clearinghouse. We hope you strongly consider enrolling at an NAIA member institution. |
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The following is permitted under NJCAA recruitment rules:
1. No institution shall permit an athlete to be solicited to attend by the promise of a gift or inducement other than an athletic grant-in-aid.
2. An institution may pay for one visit to its campus be direct route, for a stay not to exceed two days and two nights. The visit must be completed no less than 10 days prior to the opening day of classes.
3. While recruiting a potential athlete on campus, a college representative may purchase meals for the athlete. The value of the meals may not exceed the amount provided to a college employee while traveling on college business.
4. A college official must authorize all funds utilized for recruitment purposes.
For further clarification of the recruiting rules, see Article VIII, B. If a student-athlete signs a NJCAA Letter of Intent, all NJCAA institutions are obligated to respect that signing and shall cease to recruit that student-athlete. The student-athlete is obligated to notify any recruiter who contacts him/her of the signing. |
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All prospective NCAA Division I and Division II student-athletes must be registered with the NCAA Clearing House. |