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29when the season for that sport concluded, or when the student%u2019s continued participation on such team concluded.5-3 Benefits Which Do Not Violate AmateurismA student does not lose amateur status by any of the following: a. Accepting an award approved by the Association, or which meets the criteria for the award, as described in rule 6. b. Giving or receiving paid instructions, provided the fees paid are for the instruction and are commensurate with the services provided. c. Accepting reasonable meals, lodging and transportation. NOTE: See rule 6-4 regarding college trips. d. Receiving a scholarship award to attend an institution of higher education after high school.5-4 Student Violation of Amateurism; ReinstatementA student who has violated the amateur rule in a sport is ineligible in that sport, beginning the date the student violates the rule. a. A student may apply in writing to the Commissioner, or designee, for reinstatement, may have his or her amateur status reinstated and be declared eligible under the amateur rule, provided(1.) the student remained Enrolled in School since the rule violation,(2.) the student has returned or reimbursed the remuneration or benefit,(3.) the student has not since violated the amateur rule, (4.) a period of Three-hundred Sixty-five (365) days, or such other period as is deemed appropriate, has passed since the date the student violated the rule, and(5.) the student%u2019s principal can certify to the accuracy of the foregoing criteria. b. In considering reinstatement, the Commissioner, or designee, may consider whether the violation was intentional or not, whether the student knowingly participated in the rule violation, the size and character of the remuneration or benefit, and any other factor materially bearing upon the rule violation.5-5 Assumed Name ProhibitionA student may not play under an assumed name.5-6 Member School Violation of AmateurismA member School violates the amateur rule if the party giving, or involved with giving, the remuneration or benefit is, directly or indirectly, a member of the School%u2019s student body, a member of the School%u2019s staff or a booster or fan of the School%u2019s athletic program and/or other extracurricular activities. A violation of the amateur rule by a member School will result in the penalties described in rule 17-7.1.Q & AAmateurism - GenerallyQ. 5-1 How does a student athlete violate the Amateurism Rule?A. An all-inclusive answer for all time and under all conditions cannot be given, but the receipt or use of any of the following may result in a violation of the Amateurism Rule: student accepting remuneration, directly or indirectly, for athletic participation. Reasonable meals, lodging and transportation may be accepted, if accepted in service and not in any other way. (rule 5-3) See also, rule 6-4 regarding college trips.Q. 5-2 A local bank wants to name a player of the week in basketball %u2013 1 for girls and 1 for boys. Is this permissible?A. Yes, so long as the student does not accept merchandise, meals, cash, etc., for such recognition. (rule 5-2)Q. 5-3 A junior basketball player wins a non-School free-throw shooting contest. The first place prize is a trip to Disney World. May the player accept the trip?A. No. The student may not accept prizes or remuneration for participation in the student%u2019s sport. (rules 5-2, 6-1)Q. 5-4 May a tennis player with remaining IHSAA eligibility receive and accept a tennis racket through a sporting goods dealer %u201cfree list%u201d or %u201cloan list%u201d?Rule 5 - Amateurism