NIL in West Virginia
Researched — we're confirming with West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) before turning this on.
What the current rule says
Who may participate
Minimum grade: 6.
School branding
No school-branding restriction is listed.
No reference to school name/logo/uniform in NIL materials. No reference to WVSSAC itself. No school employees/coaches involved in the deal. No booster clubs/alumni/collectives using NIL as a recruiting inducement. Banned categories: alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, other controlled substances, weapons, prescription drugs. Evaluated case-by-case by WVSSAC. Violation = loss of amateur status, reinstatement possible after sitting out a full season.
Businesses and categories
adult entertainment, alcohol, tobacco and nicotine, cannabis, controlled substances, prescription pharmaceuticals, casinos and gambling incl. sports betting and lottery, weapons, firearms and ammunition
Governing body
West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC)
Visit the governing body304-485-5494