High School NIL (They are out to ruin all sports, all level)
Mar 25, 2024 16:34:33 GMT -5
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Post by The Cats on Mar 25, 2024 16:34:33 GMT -5
HIGH SCHOOL NIL: STATE-BY-STATE REGULATIONS FOR NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS RIGHTS
On July 1, the athlete marketing world grew by nearly 500,000 student-athletes across college athletics. This led to two immediate questions:
How can I get paid?
And when can I start?
The first continues to be answered each day, with countless student-athletes monetizing their name, image and likeness (NIL) in a variety of creative ways. The second, however, remains in question for many high school athletes across the country.
On August 2, Quinn Ewers made national headlines with his decision to enroll at Ohio State, foregoing his senior season of football at Texas powerhouse Carroll Senior High School. One underlying factor when understanding Ewers’ decision was the restriction he faced under Texas State Law which prohibits any prospective student-athlete from being compensated for their NIL prior to enrolling at a college or university. Following his move to campus, CBS Sports reported Ewers inked a $1.4 million NIL deal.
Though Ewers is a clear standout, he was not the first and will not be the last high school student-athlete with significant NIL earning potential. According to USA Today, nine American high schoolers qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, including Lydia Jacoby, the 17-year-old from Seward, Alaska who took home gold in the 100-meter Breaststroke. While many high school athletic associations have amateurism-related exceptions in place for Olympians, the vast majority of these associations prohibit high school student-athletes from monetizing their NIL.
This article aims to break down existing NIL regulations pertaining to high school student-athletes in all 50 states, plus Washington D.C. To be clear, this article is a broad examination and contact with all associations was not able to be made. If you are a student-athlete, parent, brand, or interested individual, it is strongly encouraged to please contact your high school athletic director and/or high school association for more information.
NORTH CAROLINA
Governing Body: North Carolina High School Athletic Association
State NIL Law: Executive Order – Does not apply to high school athletes
Status: Confirmed Permitted
Governance: NCHSAA Handbook 2020-2021
Applicable Language: 1.2.15 Amateur Rule
Notes: In May 2023, the NCHSAA approved policy allowing student-athletes to monetize their NIL beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. One of the most detailed policies in the entire country, the association made clear prohibitions on certain vice industries as well as unruly use of IP.
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On July 1, the athlete marketing world grew by nearly 500,000 student-athletes across college athletics. This led to two immediate questions:
How can I get paid?
And when can I start?
The first continues to be answered each day, with countless student-athletes monetizing their name, image and likeness (NIL) in a variety of creative ways. The second, however, remains in question for many high school athletes across the country.
On August 2, Quinn Ewers made national headlines with his decision to enroll at Ohio State, foregoing his senior season of football at Texas powerhouse Carroll Senior High School. One underlying factor when understanding Ewers’ decision was the restriction he faced under Texas State Law which prohibits any prospective student-athlete from being compensated for their NIL prior to enrolling at a college or university. Following his move to campus, CBS Sports reported Ewers inked a $1.4 million NIL deal.
Though Ewers is a clear standout, he was not the first and will not be the last high school student-athlete with significant NIL earning potential. According to USA Today, nine American high schoolers qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, including Lydia Jacoby, the 17-year-old from Seward, Alaska who took home gold in the 100-meter Breaststroke. While many high school athletic associations have amateurism-related exceptions in place for Olympians, the vast majority of these associations prohibit high school student-athletes from monetizing their NIL.
This article aims to break down existing NIL regulations pertaining to high school student-athletes in all 50 states, plus Washington D.C. To be clear, this article is a broad examination and contact with all associations was not able to be made. If you are a student-athlete, parent, brand, or interested individual, it is strongly encouraged to please contact your high school athletic director and/or high school association for more information.
NORTH CAROLINA
Governing Body: North Carolina High School Athletic Association
State NIL Law: Executive Order – Does not apply to high school athletes
Status: Confirmed Permitted
Governance: NCHSAA Handbook 2020-2021
Applicable Language: 1.2.15 Amateur Rule
Notes: In May 2023, the NCHSAA approved policy allowing student-athletes to monetize their NIL beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. One of the most detailed policies in the entire country, the association made clear prohibitions on certain vice industries as well as unruly use of IP.
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