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High School NIL
South Dakota
South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) · Effective July 1, 2024
Last reviewed July 1, 2026
Key rules
- ›No SDHSAA/school marks, logos, uniforms, facilities, awards, name, or mascot
- ›Not performance-tied or an enrollment/transfer inducement
- ›No school-affiliated payments; schools can’t arrange or promote
- ›Prohibited: alcohol, tobacco/vaping, controlled substances, gambling
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.
D1 track & field programs in South Dakota
An NIL deal is one data point — where you actually get recruited matters more. 2 D1 programs call South Dakota home.
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