Terms & Definitions

Organized Competition

Generally speaking, an athletics competition shall be considered organized if any of the following conditions exists:

(a) Competition is scheduled and publicized in advance;

(b) Official score is kept;

(c) Individual or team standings are maintained;

(d) Official timer or game officials are used;

(e) Admission is charged;

(f) Teams are regularly formed or team rosters are predetermined;

(g) Team uniforms are used;

(h) A team is privately or commercially sponsored; or

(i) The competition is either directly or indirectly sponsored, promoted or administered by an individual, an organization or any other agency.

TODD HAIRSTON
Todd Hairston

NCAA Compliance Professional with 20 years of campus experience