Terms & Definitions

Camp

A sports camp is a legislated exception to the NCAA’s tryout rule which is intended to be an instructional venue in which individuals are taught fundamental skills in a given sport.  Institutional coaching staff members  may own or participate in sports camps, subject to a number of sport-specific limitations.  Student-athletes may also be employed by an institutional sports camps and may also own or operate their own sports camps under NIL legislation.

TODD HAIRSTON
Todd Hairston

NCAA Compliance Professional with 20 years of campus experience