CAA CAA Athletic Program Compliance and Governance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary function of a state athletic association's appeals process?
- To overturn game outcomes
- To provide a formal mechanism for schools or athletes to contest eligibility rulings or sanctions (Correct answer)
- To discipline coaches only
- To realign athletic conferences
Correct answer: To provide a formal mechanism for schools or athletes to contest eligibility rulings or sanctions
The appeals process gives schools and student-athletes due process to formally challenge eligibility decisions or penalties they believe were incorrectly applied.
Question 2: An athletic administrator notices a sport has inconsistent contest limits across different conferences. Which source BEST clarifies the maximum number of contests?
- School board policy
- State high school athletic association bylaws and NFHS sport rule books (Correct answer)
- National newspaper sports section
- Individual coaches' preferences
Correct answer: State high school athletic association bylaws and NFHS sport rule books
State association bylaws and NFHS rules establish the official maximum contest limits that govern all member schools.
Question 3: What does 'conference governance' mean for a high school athletic administrator?
- Managing a school's social media accounts
- Participating in and complying with the policies, scheduling agreements, and standards set by the athletic conference the school belongs to (Correct answer)
- Organizing pep rallies and school spirit events
- Overseeing transportation contracts
Correct answer: Participating in and complying with the policies, scheduling agreements, and standards set by the athletic conference the school belongs to
Conference governance involves understanding and complying with conference bylaws, participating in governance meetings, and upholding shared standards for competition and conduct.
Question 4: Which document typically formalizes the agreement between schools regarding game scheduling, hosting responsibilities, and officiating costs?
- A booster club charter
- An inter-school contest agreement or game contract (Correct answer)
- An insurance liability waiver
- An equipment purchase order
Correct answer: An inter-school contest agreement or game contract
A formal game contract specifies the terms of competition including date, site, financial responsibilities, and officiating arrangements between host and visiting schools.
Question 5: Which of the following is considered a compliance risk when a booster club directly pays an athlete's travel expenses?
- It creates a scheduling conflict
- It may constitute an impermissible benefit that jeopardizes the athlete's amateur eligibility (Correct answer)
- It improves team morale unnecessarily
- It triggers an automatic Title IX audit
Correct answer: It may constitute an impermissible benefit that jeopardizes the athlete's amateur eligibility
Direct payments from booster clubs to athletes can violate amateurism rules and eligibility standards set by the state athletic association.
Question 6: What is the significance of maintaining complete and accurate athletic records for compliance purposes?
- Records are needed only for trophy displays
- Accurate records provide evidence of eligibility, participation, and policy compliance during audits or disputes (Correct answer)
- Records are maintained only for college recruitment purposes
- Records are stored solely by coaches, not administrators
Correct answer: Accurate records provide evidence of eligibility, participation, and policy compliance during audits or disputes
Complete records protect the institution by providing documentation of eligibility decisions, waivers, and policy compliance during reviews or appeals.
CAA CAA Athletic Program Compliance and Governance 2
What is the primary function of a state athletic association's appeals process?