WY SF0053

Students representing Wyoming high schools in sports sanctioned by the Wyoming High School Activities Association must maintain amateur status to remain eligible to participate

Amateur status is forfeited by accepting money for competing, receiving prizes exceeding association-approved amounts, capitalizing on name/image/likeness for compensation, or signing professional contracts

Exceptions allow students to accept compensation from family members, meals/lodging/transportation for competitions, nominal fees for coaching youth sports, Olympic team benefits, and scholarship funds paid directly to colleges after graduation

Students may participate in non-sanctioned competitions for limited compensation if they sign a written declaration declining prize money

Violations result in the student becoming ineligible to participate in that sport or activity; effective July 1, 2026