Friends of Falcon Athletics

Welcome to all the friends and supporters of Falcon Athletics!

The success of Falcon Athletics would not be possible without the support of you, the great fans, loyal alumni, donors, corporate sponsors and many others. Your support is also important for another key aspect of our athletics program – to assist in our continuing effort to maintain compliance with NCAA and WIAC rules. We are pleased to provide you with “key rules you need to know” and important reminders to help keep NCAA and WIAC rules compliance in mind while continuing your enthusiasm for and dedication to Falcon Athletics.

The links and information provided are intended to guide you on NCAA rules and related topics that involve our loyal Falcon fans and supporters, including subjects such as recruiting, extra benefits, employment of student-athletes, and the important concept of institutional control. NCAA rules can be complex and may contain some gray areas, so we encourage you to contact the UW-River Falls Athletics office with any questions. Our student-athletes and coaches are frequently reminded to “ask before acting” and we encourage all of our fans and supporters to do the same.

NCAA Guidelines for Boosters and Corporate Sponsors

A supporter of UW-River Falls athletic interests should never offer a student-athlete:

Cash or loans in any amount
Co-signing or arranging a loan
Gifts or free services (e.g., airline tickets, cash, restaurant meals)
Use of an automobile
Rent free or reduced cost housing
Money for, or a guarantee of, bail or bond
Employment of a student-athlete at a higher rate than the wages paid for similar work
Payment to a student-athlete for work not performed
Transportation (aside from transportation related to an occasional home meal)
Tickets to an athletics, institutional or community event
Financial aid for a post-graduate education
Promise of employment after college graduation
Invitations to your home or summer home for purposes other than an occasional meal