Message for Alumni, Boosters, Faculty, and Fans

Dear Alumni & Friends,

The University of Southern California is proud of its great tradition in intercollegiate athletics. We are committed to achieving in the classroom, while abiding by all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules. Our athletic program would not be where it is today without the support of loyal alumni and friends like you. Your support is equally important to our compliance effort. As an NCAA member, USC is responsible for the actions of those whom the NCAA considers "representatives of its athletics interests," traditionally known as boosters.

The attached guide has been developed to provide you with the basic information concerning the NCAA rules, and to answer questions you may have regarding the recruitment of prospective student-athletes and contact with currently enrolled student-athletes. By assisting USC in rules compliance, you are helping preserve the integrity of Trojan Athletics, and protecting the athletic eligibility of our student-athletes. Indeed, if a well-meaning but misguided fan or booster commits a violation, USC will be held responsible, and the consequences can include bans on post-season competition and TV coverage.

Please review the guide and share the information with others who support Trojan Athletics. The scope and complexity of NCAA rules preclude us from addressing every possible situation in a short guide like this. Feel free to contact the Compliance Office at (213) 740-3833 with additional questions you may have. Additional information about USC Compliance and NCAA rules may be found on our Web site at http://usctrojans.cstv.com/genrel/usc-recruiting-compliance.html.

The University appreciates alumni and friends who strive for the highest level of ethical conduct while supporting the goals of academic and athletic excellence for our student-athletes.

Sincerely,

Information for Alumni, Boosters, Faculty, and Fans

Booster Guide Brochure 2007-08

Requests for Donations

Please note following policy regarding request for items autographed by Pete Carroll: Due to the overwhelming volume of requests received last year as well as time and space limitations, we have to limit the number of autographs signed during the season. Below are new procedures for requesting an item autographed by Coach Carroll:

         1) All items signed by Coach Carroll must be approved through a written request including the name of the person to whom the item                  should be addressed.

         2) Any items going to an auction MUST be approved through the USC Athletic Compliance Office and those approval signatures must be              present at the time of the request.

         3) There will be a minimum 2-week turn around time for all items.

         4) After December 1st no items will be accepted by the football office until one week after any post-season game.

Conditions to Receiving USC Memorabilia

Promotional Activities Involving Current Student-Athletes