14 Del. Admin. Code § 1009-4.0 - Awards and Scholarships

4.1 Awards

4.1.1 Member Schools and support groups affiliated with Member Schools, such as an alumni association or booster club, shall be allowed to present recognition awards for team and individual accomplishments. The awards, including artwork and lettering, shall require the approval of the Administrative Head of School and their value shall be mostly symbolic, no more than $500.00. Member Schools and support groups affiliated with Member Schools are also permitted to sponsor banquets.

4.1.2 A nonprofit group such as a coaches' association, booster club that is not affiliated with a Member School, or community service organization shall be allowed to present recognition awards for team and individual accomplishments with the approval of the Administrative Head of School. Nonprofit groups shall also be permitted to sponsor banquets.

4.1.3 Commercial organizations shall be allowed to present recognition awards for team or individual accomplishments with the approval of the Administrative Head of School.

4.1.4 Permissible awards include trophies, plaques, medals, letters, certificates, photographs, and similar items. Jackets, sweaters, shirts, watches, rings, charms, and similar items if properly inscribed with a reference to the team or individual athletic accomplishment are also acceptable. The awards shall have symbolic value only. Awards with utilitarian value are prohibited. The aggregate retail value of the award shall not exceed $500.00 per team or per individual.

4.2 Scholarships

4.2.1 Member Schools and support groups affiliated with Member Schools shall be permitted to present postsecondary scholarships.

4.2.2 Nonprofit organizations cosponsoring a tournament shall be allowed to give postsecondary scholarships to participating schools provided they are not awarded on the basis of team or individual performance in the tournament. Scholarship monies shall be awarded in accordance with DIAA and NCAA regulations.

Notes

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1009-4.0

11 DE Reg. 1642 (06/01/08)
24 DE Reg. 540 (12/1/2020)
26 DE Reg. 185 (9/1/2022) (Final)