<strong>Penn</strong> Rec<strong>Penn</strong> Ultimate Frisbee entered the East <strong>Penn</strong>Sectional Tournament held in Lancaster, Pa. as thetop seed and dominated the tournament, goingundefeated with a combined score <strong>of</strong> 96-16.The showing qualified the team for the MetroEast Regional Tournament in Princeton, N.J. Theteam lost in the semifinals and was pushed tothe backside <strong>of</strong> the double-elimination bracketand finished fifth in the region. Ricky Chung wasvoted to the Metro East All-Region team.The Women’s Water Polo team placed fifth atthe Women’s National Collegiate Club Water PoloChampionship held in Gresham, Ore., May 3-4.<strong>Penn</strong> defeated NYU, Florida and UCLA, but lost toOregon (9-8). Five team members earned all-conferencehonors—Sheena Curtin, Soleil Roberts,Elizabeth Lawrence and Rebekah Stevens werenamed to the first team, while Deidre Sandrockmade the second team.Barbara Wei and Eric Leventhal <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Penn</strong>Table Tennis team qualified for the ACUI nationalchampionships in Rochester, Minn. Barbaramade the quarterfinals <strong>of</strong> women’s singles andthe finals <strong>of</strong> both the mixed and women’s doubles.Eric lost his second-round match, but wenton to win the consolation bracket. As a team,<strong>Penn</strong> narrowly missed qualifying for nationals,losing a close match to Maryland in the regionaltournament this spring.The scoreboardat left was recentlyinstalledat the PottruckCenter and wasmade possible bya generous donationfrom theTolkin family.For the first time in Ivy League history <strong>Penn</strong> hosted anintercollegiate climbing competition which included 35competitors from Princeton, Widener and Villanova. Asthe largest college climbing competition in the Philadelphiaarea the event attracted more than 50 spectators.Through the generous donations <strong>of</strong> corporate sponsorssuch as Eastern Mountain <strong>Sport</strong>s, Entre Prise, Evolve,PrAna and SoIll, the winners walked away with $1000in prizes. As competitive climbing has gained nationalnotoriety with an <strong>of</strong>ficial recognition from the Olympiccommittee, <strong>Penn</strong> also intends to increase its competitivelevel by developing a collegiate climbing circuit.
Dear Red & Blue FanAs a member <strong>of</strong> the National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA), the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Penn</strong>sylvania isresponsible for exercising “institutional control” over itsintercollegiate athletics program. Under this concept,the <strong>University</strong> is held accountable for the acts <strong>of</strong> eachperson identified as an “athletics representative.”By NCAA definition, an “athletics representative” isany individual who is a member <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Penn</strong> intercollegiateathletics group (Board <strong>of</strong> Overseers, <strong>Sport</strong>Board, Alumni or Parent), has made contributions to<strong>Penn</strong> <strong>Athletics</strong> (Division <strong>of</strong> Recreation and Intercollegiate<strong>Athletics</strong>), is involved in any manner in recruitingprospects for participation in intercollegiate athleticsor in providing benefits (e.g., summer jobs) to enrolledstudent-athletes, or is otherwise involved in promoting<strong>Penn</strong>’s athleticsprogram. Once anindividual is identifiedas such a representative,the personretains that identityindefinitely.Under NCAA legislation,“athletics representatives”are prohibited from any contact, includingletters and telephone calls, for purposes <strong>of</strong> athleticteam recruitment with prospective student-athletes,their relatives or legal guardians. Such contacts areto be initiated exclusively by an authorized <strong>University</strong>athletics staff members only. Under NCAA definition,a prospective student-athlete (‘prospect’) is a studentwho has started classes for the ninth grade. If you are aSecondary Schools Committee member, you may havecontact with high school students, however it is notpermissible for you to discuss <strong>Penn</strong>’s athletic programs.<strong>Athletics</strong> representatives are subject to NCAAlegislation that requires the <strong>University</strong> to revoke orwithhold privileges <strong>of</strong> an individual who has engagedin conduct that is determined, either by the <strong>University</strong>,Ivy League, or the NCAA, to be a violation <strong>of</strong> NCAAregulations, regardless <strong>of</strong> whether such violationresults in the imposition <strong>of</strong> sanctions. The individualshall be subject to the revocation or withholding <strong>of</strong> anyathletically-related benefit or privilege, received by thatindividual from the <strong>University</strong>. Such benefit or privilegemay include, without limitation, ticket privileges whichmay be withheld by the <strong>University</strong> for that period <strong>of</strong>time which the <strong>University</strong>, Ivy League, or NCAA deemsappropriate. The revocation <strong>of</strong> ticket privileges mayresult in an individual being denied admittance to any<strong>University</strong> hosted athletic event.Obviously, the perils for overzealous and misguidedalumni and friends are many. We request that “athleticsrepresentatives” do not make athletic team recruitingcontacts with prospective student-athletes at any time.No matter how well-meaning the communication, ithas the potential to place our entire program in jeopardy<strong>of</strong> NCAA and possible Ivy League sanctions.If you have questions,No matter how well-meaning the communication,it has the potential to placeour entire program in jeopardy <strong>of</strong> NCAAand possible Ivy League sanctions.contact Denis EltonCochran-Fikes, coordinatorfor the DRIAOffice <strong>of</strong> Compliance(215/898-6241 or athlcomp@pobox.upenn.edu) for clarificationbefore taking anyaction. Should you wish to receive more informationon applicable NCAA and or Ivy League policies, we willgladly mail you a copy <strong>of</strong> “Alumni and <strong>Athletics</strong>, RulesCompliance,” a booklet packed with pertinent NCAArules and rules interpretations. This is a useful resourcefor all alumni and other representative <strong>of</strong> our athleticsinterests. Remember that we want you to help us, nothurt us. You must know the rules to play the game.We are grateful for your support and appreciateyour attention to NCAA regulations regarding <strong>Penn</strong>prospective and enrolled student-athletes. In that summertimeis a less stressful time for the <strong>of</strong>fice staff, this isthe ideal time to have your questions and/or concernsaddressed. No Ivy athletics program boasts a moreenthusiastic and loyal following! Thank you and pleasestop by the Compliance <strong>of</strong>fice when you are visitingcampus. Have a safe and enjoyable summer.Compliance CornerThe rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics are always being revised and updated. What is permissible today may not be permissibletomorrow and vice versa. For the latest rules or interpretations as to what is or is not permissible, please contact the DRIA Compliance staffat athlcomp@pobox.upenn.edu or 215-898-6241. <strong>Penn</strong>’s guide to NCAA rules can be found online at <strong>Penn</strong><strong>Athletics</strong>.com. Click “Alumni” on the leftside and scroll to “Guide to NCAA Rules.”Remember: To Play the Game You Have to Know the Rules ... Check Before You ActNew at <strong>Penn</strong><strong>Athletics</strong>.com—<strong>Penn</strong> PassportThis summer, <strong>Penn</strong><strong>Athletics</strong>.com is proud to introduce the <strong>Penn</strong> Passport.The feature will allow users a simple, one-stop location for purchasingtickets, merchandise, photos and more. Fans can also watch live eventsand bid on auction items through their <strong>Penn</strong> Passport with just one username and password. To learn more about the new streamlined features,visit <strong>Penn</strong><strong>Athletics</strong>.com.AND ... Check back in late summer for theNEW look <strong>of</strong> <strong>Penn</strong><strong>Athletics</strong>.com!
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