Recruiting involves any solicitation of a prospect (or family members) by the Belmont Athletics staff to encourage him/her to enroll at Belmont and participate in the intercollegiate athletic programs. Only BU coaches who have passed the NCAA Recruiting Examination may be involved in recruiting prospects. Boosters are prohibited from becoming involved in recruiting activities. The only exception for a booster to have contact with a prospect is in the case of an established relationship with family friends or neighbors. In that instance contact may not be made for recruiting purposes and may not be initiated by a BU coaching staff member. (See the booster section for more details)