Summer Applications Overview

Basic Information

• The certification process is now an online process. 
         
• An Application Package must be submitted online NO LATER THAN 45 days prior to the first date requested for certification and be scheduled within the permissible viewing period.  
         
• There are two separate NCAA Certifications:  
  
  • League Certification is required in order for Division I student-athletes to engage in competition outside of the regular season. (Only permissible from June 15 to August 31 or the first day of classes, whichever is earlier.) 
    
  • Event Certification is required in order for NCAA Division I coaches to observe prospective student-athletes (high-school and/or two-year college student-athletes). The permissible recruiting period for the summer of 2007 is July 6-15 and 22-31.  
      
• Applicable Legislation  
  • 30.15 - SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUES        
  • 30.16 - SUMMER BASKETBALL EVENT CERTIFICATION -- MEN'S BASKETBALL        
  • 30.17 - BASKETBALL EVENT CERTIFICATION -- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL    
        
• Following a certified event, a Review Form must be submitted online NO LATER THAN THREE MONTHS from the last date of certification.  The specific date of the deadline is identified in the event's approval letter. 
             
• All deadlines are STRICTLY ENFORCED.
         
• Operators are responsible for operating their activities in accordance with NCAA legislation and are held accountable to information posted on the Basketball Certification Web site:  Certified Basketball Events and Summer Leagues
       
• Frequently Asked Questions

IF Event Certification is Granted...

• A separate set of information would have to be filed within three months of the last certified date.  This "review form" would include information about all of the participants and details of how the activity was run.  To meet this requirement, you would need to have all participating teams register online with the NCAA.  As part of the team's registration, they would indicate that they intend to participate in your event, which will give you access to the team's roster information. 
         
• All individuals involved in coaching activities must also complete the NCAA approval process administered by LexisNexis.  See:  Coaches' Approval.   
         
• A comprehensive educational session, consisting of an in-person or video presentation, must be conducted for all prospective student-athletes.  See:  Educational Tool Kit    

To Apply, Access Online System:    Basketball Certification Online System

Online Help:

• Online Instructions  - FULL MANUAL          
• Application Instructions           
• Review Form Instructions    
• How do I check the status if an application or review form?    
• How do I make changes to an application or review form?    
• How do I enter participants on my review form?
• Team Registration Instructions

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Use these links to return to helpful pages:
**  Basketball Certification Web Page  **  BBCS Online System (application, review form, team registration)  **  Online Help  **
**  LexisNexis Coaches' Approval Process  **  List of Approved Coaches  **
Home Pages: **  Summer Event Operator  **  Summer League Operators  **  Academic Year Operators  **  Team Coaches  **

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