semiamateur

sem•i•am•a•teur

(ˌsɛm iˈæm əˌtʃʊər, -tʃər, -tər, -ˌæm əˈtɜr, ˌsɛm aɪ-)
adj. 1. retaining amateur status but receiving prize money or support, as from a sponsor, to cover training expenses. n. 2. a semiamateur athlete. [1975–80]