August 1 is a very important date for certain aspects of recruiting for many NCAA Division I sports programs. Those recruiting opportunities that can begin on August 1 are listed below:
Official Visits – Can be provided August 1 by Division I programs to recruits who will be entering their junior year of high school, with the following exceptions:
- Baseball, Softball, and Lacrosse – Sept. 1 of junior year of HS
- Women’s Basketball and Football – April of junior year of HS
Unofficial Visits – Division I programs can be actively involved in unofficial visits for recruits who will be entering their junior year of high school starting August 1, with the following exceptions:
- Football and Women’s Basketball – Any time, no restrictions.
- Men’s Ice Hockey – January 1 of sophomore year of HS
- Men’s Basketball – August 1 before sophomore year of HS
- Baseball, Softball, and Lacrosse – Sept. 1 of junior year of HS
Off-Campus Contacts – Face-to-face interaction between Division I coaches and prospects (and/or their family) at off-campus locations permissible August 1 before their junior year with the following exceptions:
- Men’s Basketball – Opening day of junior year of HS
- Lacrosse and Softball – September 1 of junior year of HS
- Women’s Basketball – March 1 of junior year of HS
- Baseball and Football – July 1 after junior year of HS
If you have questions about the NCAA recruiting rules for your specific sport of interest, contact us at 913-766-1235 or via email to rick@informedathlete.com
