Puyallup Schools Update NIL Guidelines

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  Puyallup School District released updated Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) guidelines for student-athletes on June 2026“Puyallup SD NIL Family Guide, June 2026 FAMILY CHECKLIST • Review every agreement carefully before signing.”
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  The guide clarifies that student-athletes may earn compensation through social media promotions“Can I be paid for social media content? Yes, if WIAA rules are followed.”
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  The guide clarifies that student-athletes may earn compensation through camps“• Camps, clinics, and private instruction ACTIVITIES THAT MAY JEOPARDIZE ELIGIBILITY • Using PSD or school logos, mascots, uniforms, or branding • Filming NIL content during practices, contests, or school events • Using school facilities without authorization • Accepting compensation tied to wins, awards, statistics, or playing time • Implying school or district endorsement PROTECTING ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY Under WIAA rules, NIL agreements must remain completely independent from school athletic participation. Activities connected to school teams, uniforms, facilities, branding, or athletic performance may jeopardize eligibility.”
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  The guide clarifies that student-athletes may earn compensation through content creation“• Content creation and merchandise sales ACTIVITIES THAT MAY JEOPARDIZE ELIGIBILITY • Using PSD or school logos, mascots, uniforms, or branding • Filming NIL content during practices, contests, or school events • Using school facilities without authorization • Accepting compensation tied to wins, awards, statistics, or playing time • Implying school or district endorsement PROTECTING ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY Under WIAA rules, NIL agreements must remain completely independent from school athletic participation. Activities connected to school teams, uniforms, facilities, branding, or athletic performance may jeopardize eligibility.”
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  The district emphasizes that NIL activities must remain separate from school branding“NIL opportunities are permitted in Washington State, but NIL activities must remain completely separate from school athletic programs in order to protect student eligibility.”
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  The district emphasizes that NIL activities must remain separate from uniforms“NIL activities must remain completely separate from school athletic programs in order to protect student eligibility.”
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  The district emphasizes that NIL activities must remain separate from athletic events“NIL opportunities are permitted in Washington State, but NIL activities must remain completely separate from school athletic programs in order to protect student eligibility.”
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  The district warns that using school logos could jeopardize eligibility“Using PSD or school logos, mascots, uniforms, or branding”
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  The district warns that tying compensation to athletic performance could jeopardize eligibilityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Families are advised to review agreements carefully“• Review every agreement carefully before signing.”
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  Families are advised to keep records of all transactions“Keep copies of contracts, emails, and payment records.”