NIL

  • Name

    Definition: The legal identifier of an individual.

    Description: This includes the athlete's full name as recognized officially. It is their personal brand's foundation, used in marketing, merchandise, and promotions.

  • Image

    Definition: The visual representation of an individual.

    Description: This encompasses photos, videos, and other visual media that feature the athlete. It is used in advertisements, social media, and other visual marketing materials.

  • Likeness

    Definition: The recognizable attributes or characteristics of an individual.

    Description: This includes anything that captures the unique physical traits, style, or persona of the athlete, such as caricatures, digital avatars, or other forms of representation that evoke their identity.

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Andrew Tyler

Eligibility & Compliance

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Eligibility & Compliance rules ensure that student-athletes meet specific academic and behavioral standards to participate in interscholastic sports, maintaining fair play and integrity within the competitions. These regulations include maintaining a minimum GPA, adhering to transfer policies, and upholding conduct guidelines, thereby fostering a balanced environment where education and athletics coexist harmoniously.

Willie Tindal

Affidavit of Amateurism

A student may not participate in an athletic activity of this Association unless he/she is an amateur. An amateur is one who engages in athletic competition solely for the physical, mental, social, and pleasure benefits derived from the activity.

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) recognizes the importance of maintaining amateurism in high school athletics.

Compliance with this bylaw does not ensure maintenance of eligibility under the eligibility standards of other athletic associations, such as, but not limited to, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), or the governing body for a particular sport.

Student-athletes are encouraged to communicate with those organizations to ensure any activity associated with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) complies with eligibility standards. Student-athletes and their families are encouraged to seek legal counsel and tax advice when considering NIL activity.

Sportsmanship