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Illinois High School Association (IHSA) · Effective 2023
Last reviewed July 1, 2026
Key rules
- ›Pay can’t be performance-based
- ›No IHSA/member-school names, logos, or implied endorsement
- ›No NIL activity during school hours, travel, or IHSA events/practices
- ›Prohibited: gambling, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, banned substances, adult, firearms
Before you sign — anywhere
- › Disclose the deal to your school/AD within your state's window (often 3–14 days).
- › No school logos, uniforms, or facilities. No pay tied to performance.
- › NIL income is taxable self-employment income — even paid in free gear.
- › Get contracts reviewed. For small deals, a flat-fee attorney beats an agent's cut.
Illinois NIL signings
- New Trier’s Ben Crane signs NIL deal with Brooks (inaugural HS class) ↗
Brooks · High School · 2025-02-05
- Ali Ince signs NIL deal with New Balance ↗
New Balance · High School · 2023-09-20
D1 track & field programs in Illinois
An NIL deal is one data point — where you actually get recruited matters more. 11 D1 programs call Illinois home.
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