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links for NCAA regulations and guidelines for upcoming college student/athletes

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/2004-05/2004-05_cbsa.pdf

All prospective college athletes need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. The main pages for the Clearinghouse can be found at: http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/NCAA/common/index.html and at: http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/NCAA/general/index_general.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)

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