Which statement about the difference between a contact period and an evaluation period in recruiting rules?

• A. A contact period permits in-person contact during specified times only.
• B. A contact period allows in-person contact, while an evaluation period allows in-person evaluation but not routine contact outside those periods.
• C. There is no distinction between the periods.
• D. During a contact period, in-person contact is prohibited; during an evaluation period, only evaluation occurs, with no other contact allowed.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is how recruiting activity is restricted by time windows. A period that allows in-person contact is about direct interaction with the prospect and their family; coaches can meet face-to-face, talk, and build relationships during that window. A period focused on evaluation is about assessing the athlete’s abilities in person, not on recruiting contacts; coaches may watch and evaluate but cannot engage in ongoing, routine recruitment outside those evaluation moments. So the statement that best fits is that a contact period enables in-person contact, while an evaluation period permits in-person evaluation but restricts routine contact outside those evaluation activities.