LITTLE ROCK — Rules changes that will go into effect Aug. 1 after being approved by NCAA Division I board of directors at the NCAA convention Saturday:

Student-athletes will be able to accept up to $300 per year beyond normal expenses to attend nonscholastic events. They can also be reimbursed to offset expenses associated with practices and competition with national teams, including tryouts.

Schools can provide normal expenses for athletes representing the school at events such as goodwill tours and media appearances.

Schools, conferences or the NCAA can pay for medical and related expenses for a student-athlete.

Deregulation of restrictions on how and how often recruits can be contacted, though no-contact periods would remain in place. Elimination of limits on how many coaches can be recruiting off-campus at any one time and restrictions on what printed materials can be sent to recruits.

Deregulation of rules on camp and clinic employment for college athletes and recruits.

Sports, Pages 23 on 01/20/2013