The Recruiting Trip (The University of Gatica #1) (9 page)

Athletic Letter of Intent/Scholarship Offer

The following terms and conditions define an offer of an athletic scholarship for participation in the sport of track and field by University of Gatica and the acceptance of that scholarship by 
Aileen Nessa
 for the 2016-17 academic year.
 

I. AMOUNT OF OFFER:
This offer is a scholarship in the amount of $ 18,500.00 which is equivalent to 100% of the tuition cost for the 2016-2017 academic year and living expenses; $ 5,564.00 will be applied to the Fall 2016 semester and $ 5,564.00 will be applied to the Spring 2017 semester. $7,372.00 will be applied to living expenses for the 2016-2017 academic year.

II. QUALIFICATION FOR ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
1. The student-athlete must be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics upon enrollment at University of Gatica according to the Constitution and By-Laws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Signing of this letter indicates intent only and does not guarantee admission to the College and/or eligibility to participate. If either condition is not met, both parties agree to void the agreement.
2. The student-athlete agrees to follow all rules and regulations established by the college for students as detailed in the Student Handbook and shall sign a supplementary agreement as required by the Dean of Enrollment Services.
3. The student-athlete further agrees to follow all rules for participation in the scholarship sport as determined by the head coach. These rules include, but are not limited to:
A. The student-athlete will not use drugs, alcohol or tobacco, at any time, while under contract.
B. The student-athlete will not use expletive, offensive or derogatory language at any time.
C. Physical or verbal acts of intimidation or violence by the student-athlete will not be tolerated.

D. All team members are required to attend team meetings, functions, practices, games and road trips—arriving on time for each. Student-athletes are excused from class only to participate in regularly scheduled games. Every effort will be made to schedule practices and team functions so that they do not interfere with class meetings.
E. All team members will be expected to participate in team community service projects and to work on team fund-raising events.
4. The student shall obey all federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
5. Participation in a sport other than the scholarship sport is at the discretion of the head coach of the scholarship sport.
 
III. CONTINUANCE AND/OR DISCONTINUANCE OF SCHOLARSHIP
1. The student-athlete shall not have his/her scholarship discontinued prior to the end of the academic year for poor athletic performance.
2. The student-athlete shall not have his/her scholarship discontinued prior to the end of the academic year if the student is prevented from participating in the scholarship sport because of illness, injury or other genuine emergency.
3. The student-athlete may have his/her scholarship discontinued immediately if he/she becomes academically ineligible to participate in athletics or the scholarship sport according to the NCAA. The student should familiarize him/herself with these regulations.
4. The student-athlete may have his/her scholarship discontinued immediately if he/she voluntarily withdraws from the team or is dismissed from the team for just cause. To emphasize: Being removed from the team for lack of playing ability does not constitute just cause.
5. The student-athlete may have his/her scholarship discontinued immediately if he/she breaks any of the terms of this agreement; is convicted of violating federal, state or local law other than a minor traffic offense; is found to have violated the rules established for the conduct of students at large at Smith University as detailed in the Student Handbook or breaks any of the rules established by the head coach of the scholarship sport.
6. The student-athlete may have his/her scholarship discontinued immediately if he/she is discovered to have fraudulently misrepresented prior academic records or any other information requested during the admissions and/or financial aid process.
7. Discontinuance of the scholarship would mean the student-athlete would immediately be responsible for paying prorated balances which may result.
8. This scholarship is granted for the 2016-2017 academic year only. The student-athlete must agree to attend both the Fall and Spring semester regardless of what semester the sport is played. Continuance beyond the Spring 2017 semester is at the discretion of the college and/or head coach.
9. This offer does not guarantee a roster spot on the University of Gatica Track and Field team. The student-athlete shall not have his/her scholarship discontinued in the event the student-athlete does not make the final active roster.

This document represents an offer regarding only an athletic scholarship between University of Gatica and the student-athlete. The scholarship must be confirmed by an official award letter from the Financial Aid Office after completion of all documents required by the college. All University of Gatica Scholarships require a semester and cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0. Student-athletes who fail to maintain these grading standards will have their scholarships terminated at the end of the term in which they fell below the standards.

 IV. APPEAL OF DISCONTINUANCE
1. Discontinuance of scholarship for cause prior to the end of the 2016-2017 academic year may be appealed by the student. A committee consisting of the Faculty Athletic Representative, the Director of Athletics, Director of Financial Aid and the Dean of Enrollment Services shall consider the appeal. If any member of this committee is unavailable or disqualifies him/herself from hearing an appeal, the Dean of Enrollment Services shall appoint a replacement to the committee. If the Dean of Enrollment Services is not able to head the appeal, the President of the College shall appoint his/her replacement.

VI. DECLARATION OF INTENT:
By signing below, I agree to attend University of Gatica during the 2016-2017 academic year and to participate on the college’s intercollegiate team in the scholarship sport specified on page 1 of this agreement. I have read each of the forgoing conditions and understand each. I agree to abide by the conditions and to represent the college in a positive manner. I understand that if this letter is not signed and returned to the Head Track and Field Coach by June 5, 2016 University of Gatica may elect to withdraw its offer:

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Aileen Ness
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February 14, 201
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Name (Aileen Nessa) Signature                  Date

As representatives of University of Gatica, the undersigned agree to offer the Athletic Scholarship described to the above named student for the 2016-2017 academic year under the agreed-upon conditions.

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Coach Anderson
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Head Coach                                     

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AJ Wrigh
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Feb 10, 201
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Director of Athletics                        

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Dean Willow
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Feb 10, 2016

Dean of Enrollment Services           

THE END

Of

The Recruiting Trip

STRONGER,

Book II of

The University of Gatica Series

COMING SOON!

Find out what happens with Tyler and Aileen in

FASTER

Hurdler, Aileen Nessa surprised the university track and field world by signing with a small Division One NCAA university. Talented on the track and in the class room, she is headed to the University of Gatica. No one knows that the main reason she signed with the school is because of a top defensive back football player.

Away from her small Ohio hometown, she steps into a university town dedicated to sports and success. Trying to adjust to school life as a varsity athlete she learns there are perks and challenges because of her status.

Tyler Jensen, the boy she desperately wants to catch the attention of, seems to have forgotten all about what happened on Aileen’s recruiting trip last February. Devastated she throws her frustration into the only thing she knows – track.

Will pushing everything to the limit create the fulfillment she so desperately wants, or will everything come crashing down before she reaches the first hurdle?

* This is NOT erotica* It is a new adult & college sport romance.

FASTER

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THE RECRUITING TRIP.

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