A student-athlete wants to give their complimentary tickets to their favorite nail tech. In return, the nail tech will give the SA a free weekly manicure. Is this permissible? 🎟️💅 Tune in tomorrow for the answer!

The correct answer is 🥁 NO! A student-athlete may not receive payment form any source for their complimentary admissions and may not exchange or assign them for any item of value.

PSAs cannot be interviewed or involved in any media activity (podcasts, radio / TV programs, social media livestreams) that a coach or athletic staff member has part in conducting or participating in. They are permitted to be photographed for permissible promotional purposes.

Spring Break is near but that doesn't mean a break from CARA rules! Stay informed, stay compliant. 📋⚖️

Happy March! Reminder that it is impermissible for student-athletes and athletics staff to wager on March Madness. This includes entry fees to bracket challenges, even with your friends!!

March Madness mayhem is upon us, and we know we're repeating ourselves but... Please DO NOT bet on any NCAA-sponsored sports at the amateur, intercollegiate, or professional level including paid fantasy sports leagues!

Today is international day of happiness! You know what makes us happy - when coaches log their recruiting activity every month! Remember to log any recruiting contacts with PSA's in ARMS, even if it's just a phone call. #HappinessIsLogging

PSA for coaches 📢: Just because a student-athlete posts about being in the portal doesn’t mean it’s official. Always check with the compliance office before reaching out to student-athletes if you are unsure if they are in the transfer portal (even if they post about it)😉!

Did you know: If a team participates in 3 contests or dates of competition in a 7 day period, they are not subject to the one-day-off-per-week requirement provided athletes do not engage in any RARA or CARA for two days either the prior or following week 😤💯

PSA for incoming student-athletes🚨: While April 1st may be known for pranks, eligibility is no joke. Incoming student-athletes can begin requesting final amateurism certification with the NCAA Eligibility Center starting TODAY.

Today’s Bearchat featured the debut of “Bearchat-Pardy” (Bearchat Jeopardy)! Congrats to Team TNT 🧨 from our baseball staff who came out on top! While they may have had the most points, the real winners were the rules we learned along the way 👨🏻‍🏫

As end-of-year banquets and award ceremonies approach, remember to stay compliant! Here's a handy tip sheet to keep you on track!🍽️🏆 #BanquetSeason

Did you know: If a competition is canceled before it starts or before it's officially completed, it can count as a team's required day off, as long as no other CARA takes place that day! #RainCheckRestDay #RestUp❌😴🛌

Student-athletes! Don’t forget to submit your Drug Free Sport Forms. The form can be found in Teamworks!

Are you a student-athlete looking to work a job during the summer? Clock in with your compliance officer and get your employment form completed! 🤑💸 Reminder: You can only get paid for work actually performed and at the going rate (and not for athletics reputation 😉).

With summer just around the corner, here are some reminders of permissible and impermissible social media activities! #staycompliant

Thinking about betting on the NBA Finals? Please don't 😁. It is impermissible for any athletics staff and student-athletes to wager on any NCAA-sponsored sport at the professional, amateur, or intercollegiate level! This includes paid fantasy leagues.

Nippert Stadium, Fifth Third Arena, and Skyline Chili (within one mile)...so many things to love about Cincinnati. Let's show them off on visits during quiet periods 😜. Reminder, no in-person, off-campus recruiting contacts or evaluations can be made during the quiet period!

No summer plans? We've got you covered. REMINDER: PSAs must present an institution with their high school (or college) academic transcript and register with the NCAA Eligibility Center before an official visit may be provided. After registering, you can be placed on the IRL 😎.

Public Service Announcement🗣️: For home athletics events within 30 - miles of campus, up to 5 comp tickets can be provided to PSAs on official visits and up to 3 comp tickets can be provided for PSAs on unofficial visits (up to 5 for blended families)!