COMPLIANCE & AREA INFORMATION UT ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
DIRECTIONS TO THE ARENA From Airport: Go north (left) on U.S. Highway 129 leaving airport. After crossing the Tennessee River bridge just outside of Knoxville, exit on U.S. Highways 11 and 70 (Cumberland Avenue). Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp and turn right at the second light onto Volunteer Boulevard. Follow Volunteer Boulevard into campus and turn right at the second traffic light onto Lake Loudoun Boulevard to the arena. From I-75 South (Lexington): Follow I-75 South to I-275 South just past Merchants Drive. Follow I-275 to I-40 East. Exit I-40 east at James White Parkway and follow Parkway to Neyland Drive (Tennessee Highway 153) and arena is on right. From I-40 East (from Nashville) and I-75 North (from Atlanta/Chattanooga): Follow I-40 and I-75 to I-40/I-75 junction in West Knoxville. Continue on I-40 East to U.S. Highway 129 South. Follow 129 South to the U.S. 11-70 exit. Turn left off the exit ramp onto U.S. 11-70 (Cumberland Avenue) and turn right on Volunteer Boulevard at the third traffic light. Follow Volunteer Boulevard into campus and turn right at the second traffic light onto Lake Loudoun Boulevard to the arena. From I-40 West (from Asheville, N.C.): Follow I-40 to Exit 389. Exit onto Hall of Fame Drive (exit 389). Turn left onto Hall of Fame Drive. Follow signs to Neyland Drive. Turn right onto Neyland Drive. Turn right onto Lake Loudon Blvd.
Compliance with NCAA rules is one of the highest priorities for the University of Tennessee and our athletics department. As a member of the NCAA, the University of Tennessee is responsible for the actions of its boosters and fans. Even the best intentions may violate NCAA rules. We need your help in observing all SEC and NCAA regulations. Boosters and fans must be careful of their interaction with prospective and current student-athletes. Therefore, we encourage our boosters and fans to “Ask Before You Act” by contacting the Compliance Office: Associate Athletics Director for Compliance Brad Bertani, Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance Todd Dooley or Director of Compliance Kevin Avery (865-974-3871).
REPRESENTATIVES OF ATHLETICS INTERESTS, “BOOSTERS”
There are many ways an individual can be classified as a representative of Tennessee’s athletics interests. You are a “representative of The University of Tennessee’s athletics interests,” if you have been involved in a booster club, made financial contributions to the athletics program or booster organizations; provided benefits to an enrolled student-athlete; assisted in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, or been involved in the promotion of UT athletics. Please note that once you have been identified as a representative of University of Tennessee athletics interests, you retain that identity indefinitely.
RECRUITING, EXTRA BENEFITS AND INDUCEMENTS
Only coaches and athletics department staff members can be involved in the recruiting process. All “athletics representatives” who are not employees of UT are prohibited from contacting a prospect by telephone, letter or in-person, on- or offcampus, for the purpose of encouraging participation in athletics at UT. It is not permissible for prospects, student-athletes or their relatives and friends to receive any extra benefits or special arrangements from a booster. Extra benefits include, but are not limited to: cash or loans in any amount; co-signing or arranging a loan; providing gifts of any kind (e.g. clothing, airline tickets, or holiday cards); providing special discounts for goods and services; use of an automobile. If you are an established friend or neighbor of a prospect, you may have contact with the prospect provided you do not try to recruit the prospect on behalf of UT, and that such contacts are not made at the direction of UT’s coaching staff. Please note that a prospect is a person who has started classes for the ninth grade.
EMPLOYMENT
The Compliance Office must keep written records verifying all student-athlete employment. NCAA rules stipulate that compensation may be paid to a student-athlete only for work actually performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar service. NCAA rules also prohibit employers from using the name or picture of a student-athlete to directly or indirectly advertise, recommend or promote the sale or use of a commercial product or service of any kind. Do not provide an honorarium to a student-athlete for a speaking engagement. Compensation may not include any remuneration for value or utility that the student-athlete may have for the employer because of publicity, reputation, fame or personal following that he or she has obtained because of athletics ability. Remember: “PLAY BY THE RULES” Tennessee Athletics Compliance (865) 974-3871 www.VolsPlayByTheRules.com
HOTELS/LODGING
Hilton Knoxville - Downtown.................................(865) 523-2300 501 W. Church St. 37902-2591 Holiday Inn Select Downtown...............................(865) 522-2800 525 Henley St. 37902 Marriott Knoxville - Downtown.............................(865) 637-1234 500 Hill Avenue SE 37915 Radisson Summit Hill - Downtown......................(865) 522-2600 401 W. Summit Hill Drive 37902 Courtyard By Marriott - West.................................(865) 539-0600 216 Langley Place 37922 Holiday Inn Central at Papermill - West.............(865) 584-3911 1315 Kirby Rd. 37909 Holiday Inn Select West...........................................(865) 693-1011 304 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. 37923 Hilton - Airport............................................................(865) 970-4300 2001Alcoa Highway 37701 Cumberland House....................................................(865) 342-7680 1109 White Ave. 37916 Hampton Inn & Suites...............................................(865) 522-5400 618 W Main St. 37902
THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA SEATING CHART
RESTAURANTS NEAR THE ARENA
Arena Dining (in Thompson-Boling Arena)......(865) 521-0092 200 E. Jackson Ave. 37915-1005 Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria....................................(865) 521-0092 200 E. Jackson Ave. 37915-1005 Calhoun's on the River..............................................(865) 673-3355 400 Neyland Dr. 37902 Chesapeake's (seafood)...........................................(865) 673-3433 500 Henley St. 37902-2802 Copper Cellar/Cumberland Grill...........................(865) 673-3411 1807 Cumberland Ave. 37916-3009 Downtown Grill & Brewery.....................................(865) 633-8111 424 S Gay St. 37902-1103 Mellow Mushroom (pizza, sandwiches).............(865) 524-7979 2109 Cumberland Ave. 37916 Ruth's Chris Steak House.........................................(865) 546-4696 950 Volunteer Landing Lane 37915 SunSpot (vegetarian)................................................(865) 637-4663 1909 Cumberland Ave. 37916-2907
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