University of Montana Letter Award Criteria GENERAL AWARD POLICIES Only one award per year. Letter awards do not apply to redshirt years. All award recipients must be in good standing and eligible under the rules of the NCAA and the Big Sky Conference. Student-athlete must demonstrate behavior consistent with department and team standards for the complete season, and must practice the entire season unless injured. At the conclusion of each sport's competitive season, the head coach shall recommend letter award recipients to the athletics director based on the established criteria and participation standards. Any appeals or special cases must be submitted at that time. Only school-approved insignia are to be displayed on letter jackets or other official M Club items. At the completion of the designated year(s) of eligibility, letter winners will receive: First Year .........................................Jacket Final Year (Graduation Required)......Watch NOTE: Graduation must take place within six years for entering freshmen and four years for entering junior college transfers. Award requests outside these parameters require approval of the current head coach in the effected sport AND the athletics director. SPECIFIC SPORTS AWARD POLICIES TEAM SPORTS: Encompasses football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and tennis Minimum Requirements: Must participate in 50 per cent of games or matches and make traveling squad three-fourths of road games or matches. INDIVIDUAL SPORTS: Encompasses track, cross country and golf Minimum Requirements: Must qualify for conference championship meet or tournament. Senior Managers and Trainers who have been employed as a manager or trainer for at least two years (or juniors who have worked for three years and have been recommended by the coach, head trainer or equipment manager) shall be eligible for official department recognition. Only one manager or trainer award may be given to any individual. Head coaches may appeal on behalf of individuals whom they feel deserve to letter but did not meet the minimum requirements. The Athletics Director will evaluate these appeals on a case-by case basis.