College athlete handbook

Violations of this policy shall be dealt with by the appropriate sports committee in accordance with the misconduct provision of NCAA Bylaw , Article Examples of sports wagering include, but are not limited to, the use of a bookmaker or parlay card; Internet sports wagering; auctions in which bids are placed on teams, individuals or contests; and pools or fantasy leagues in which an entry fee is required and there is an opportunity to win a prize.

A wager is an agreement in which an individual or entity agrees to give up an item of value e. The prohibition against sports wagering applies to any institutional practice or any competition intercollegiate, amateur, or professional in a sport in which the NCAA conducts championship competition, in bowl subdivision football, and emerging sports for women.

These individuals are committed to supporting the student-athletes at Northland College. Students at Northland College will have minimal education and will only be allowed to perform basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR.

Please remember they are students and are not classically trained as a certified athletic trainer. Coaches Due to the vast expanse of land that is used on a daily basis for practices and games, there may be times when the coach is the only responsibly trained college employee within sight of an event. This stresses the importance of having all coaches trained in first aid and CPR. Coaches may also be asked to make a responsible decision for return to play criteria until the athlete has the ability to be seen by an LAT or physician.

If one of the athletic training student workers happens to be a member of the team, they will find an LAT in the event of an injury and ask them to provide care and evaluation of our student-athletes. Location The athletic training room is located inside Kendrigan Gymnasium at the end of the main hallway on the left side. It is available for use during normal operating hours and by appointment throughout the school year. Hours of Operation The Athletic Training Room will operate on a flexible schedule during the academic year due to multiple time changes of practices and games.

Current hours will be posted on the Athletic Training Room door. Typical hours of operation will be flexible to accommodate for departmental meetings, rehabilitation appointments, scheduled practices, practice changes, and competitions. In the event of an injury, a student-athlete will be cared for with the devices and modalities available in the Athletic Training Room. The following is a list of available modalities and services:. It will remain closed for the remainder of the day.

Athletic Training Room Rules These rules are expected to be followed by all student-athletes, both home and visiting, along with coaches, athletic trainers, officials, and all others that may enter throughout the year. Non-Athletes Due to liability issues, unless the situation is an emergency, the athletic training staff cannot treat non-student-athletes here at Northland College. Staff members will make appropriate referrals as needed.

Athletic Training Room Equipment Policy Equipment located in the Athletic Training Room must remain on site unless permission is given from an athletic trainer and the log form is filled out. This includes coolers, medical bags, foam rollers, etc. If equipment is needed outside of this space please comply with the following conditions:. Traditional Season Practices Coverage priority will be given to those sports that traditionally have a greater risk of traumatic injury.

Every attempt will be made to provide coverage at all traditional season practices based on staffing and schedules with a LAT. The athletic trainer and student workers will usually be in the Athletic Training Room to be centrally located during practice times, with the occasional visit to practice. Schedules Athletic training staff will follow the schedule provided by the head coach.

If practice times change and the LAT is not notified twenty-four hours in advance, there will be limited coverage. When an athletic trainer is not available, head coaches are allowed access to the Athletic Training Room to obtain medical equipment in an emergency situation and access to coolers, water, and ice for non-covered practices only.

Please still inform your athletic trainer of what will be used. Non-Traditional Season These seasons will have very limited coverage during practices due to the attention required by the traditional season of the other sports. If an injury occurs to a varsity athlete, notify an LAT and we will provide care as needed.

Varsity student-athletes may utilize the Athletic Training Room during regularly scheduled hours for treatment and rehabilitation. Priority still lies with those student-athletes that are participating during their traditional season. Please remind your athletes that scheduling an appointment is preferred. A host LAT will be present at every home event. This LAT will provide services for both teams. They are there for the health and safety of all the student-athletes.

In the event of a visiting student-athlete being injured, a host LAT will evaluate the issue and determine the proper care with regards to the best interest of the student-athlete.

Any time an athletics team leaves the campus of Northland College, the head coach should have in their possession the medical travel packet with necessary documentation and supplies. This packet will be given at the beginning of each season by the athletic training staff. Coaches must also bring their kit in to have supplies replenished when necessary.

Coaches that possess travel kits should return them to the AT staff at the end of their season. In the event of a medical emergency in which a student athlete requires hospitalization and you are not traveling with an athletic trainer, the below parameters should be followed:.

Special Circumstances Camps, non-Northland games at a Northland venue These will be considered on an individual basis with proper planning and consideration of other schedules first.

The LAT will be hired like any other counselor or game worker and paid for by the hosting party. Student-Athlete Forms Every student-athlete will have to complete the following paperwork in order to participate in Northland College athletics. In the event that a portion of this paperwork is absent from a student-athletes file, they will not be allowed to participate in their sports.

These forms must be returned to the LAT in order to be eligible. This form should be completed prior to the start of each competitive season. This form also includes a statement approving the care they may receive from the athletic trainer or physician during their time participate in athletics at Northland College. It states that medical information is kept confidential and access is restricted unless a signed released is on file.

All student-athletes must show proof of current insurance and must provide the athletic training staff with this information regarding their policy. Athletes are covered by the NCAA catastrophic athletic injury insurance program. This form and photo copy must be completed prior to the start of each competitive season. Pre-Participation Physical Exam All Northland College freshmen and transfer student-athlete must have a full physical examination by a licensed physician.

These exams will allow the student-athlete to participate in four years of varsity athletics or until a new exam is warranted. Health History Questionnaire All student-athletes must complete the health history questionnaire, which encompasses family history, personal health, and past injuries.

These forms should be updated prior to the start of each competitive season. Pre-Existing Conditions: If a significant pre-existing condition is noted by the medical staff, the condition will be recorded and referred as necessary for follow-up evaluation.

This is completed by performing a simple blood test with a licensed practitioner. All student-athletes must submit the results of this test or sign the waiver provided by the Northland College athletic training staff. A positive status does not disqualify any student-athlete from competition, they must however, follow the guidelines setup with the licensed practitioner that performed the test. A release note stating the playing condition of the student-athlete will also be required.

A student-athlete will not be allowed to participate until clearance is received by the outside care provider. Notes will also be kept to track the progress of these injuries. Release of Information This form should be used when a Northland College student-athlete is seen by a doctor and the information needs to be passed on to the athletic training staff.

It will also allow all members of the sports medicine staff to communicate about proper treatment protocols and current diagnoses for a student-athlete. This is initialized by a proper injury evaluation by the LAT, the team doctor, or other qualified health care professional.

Once the extent of the injury is determined, a protocol will be determined for the student-athlete to follow. This protocol should include:. When returning to play, the student-athlete will be asked to satisfy multiple functional ability tests in order to prove they are healthy enough to withstand the rigors of college athletics.

These functional tests will stress the student-athlete similar to the way they are stressed during participate in their sport. Only when a student-athlete can complete all of these tests, may they return to full participation in their respective sport. Note: In the case that a student-athlete is seen by an outside health care professional, it is the responsibility of the student-athlete to provide the LAT with proper paperwork for treatment and return to play clearance.

In the event that an injury should occur, the injured student-athlete should be cared for by the most qualified individual, whether it is the LAT, EMS, athletic training student worker, or coach. In a case when an LAT is not immediately available, the student-athlete should then be referred to the Athletic Training Room at once for evaluation.

If the injured student-athlete is incapacitated, every effort should be made to contact the LAT. When it is practical, the coach must notify the LAT of the situation. Ashland, WI Campus Location Rear of the Northland College Campus, on the right side of the entrance road once past the dorm and compost buildings. Ashland, WI 16th Ave. Severe Weather Policy For our outdoor intercollegiate athletic teams, severe weather is a frequent hazard impacting the events.

Lightening, specifically, is the most frequent. Due to the possibility, uncertainty, and severity of weather during outdoor competition, it is important for officials, teams visiting and home , coaches, spectators, and game day staff to follow appropriate protocol when it becomes apparent that severe weather is approaching. It is the responsibility of the LAT to check this website on days that outdoor contests occur.

The website weather. The website should be accessed initially via a computer but may also be used via Smartphone while on the sidelines. Activity Suspension Criteria The LAT is responsible for monitoring the field of play and approaching severe weather as soon as one member of a competing team steps on the field until the completion of the event.

Prior to this time, it is the determination of the coaching staff and game day officials to make the call on playability of the playing surface. The above parties will make game day staff, officials, and coaches aware of approaching storms and the possibility that the event may need to be suspended.

Criteria for returning to play from a Weather Delay When an activity is suspended or postponed due to severe weather activity, return to play will be determine by the Thirty-Minute Rule by the LAT As the storm continues to be monitored by the above data collection devices, a running clock will be set each time lightning is seen OR thunder is heard.

Thirty minutes must pass from the last visible lightning strike OR audible thunder clap. This clock will be reset for each strike or clap.

Blue skies do not determine return to play as lightning can travel from a storm cloud through clear skies. Seeking Appropriate Shelter When an activity is suspended, all of the people attending the game must clear the field of play in order to seek appropriate shelter. This primary shelter should be a substantial, frequently used building that can shield inhabitants from the severity of the weather. A secondary structure may be a fully enclosed vehicle with a metal roof and closed windows.

Avoid high places, open fields, isolated trees, dugouts or picnic shelters, flagpoles, scoreboards, bleachers, fences, convertibles, golf carts, or any other shelter that is not listed as a safe, substantial building. In the event of a suspended activity, an announcement will be made over the public address system to alert all attendees of the impending danger.

It should also give advice as to what appropriate steps need to be taken during the suspension. Managing Lightning Strike Victims Proper care will be given to a person who has been, or suspects they have been struck by lightning. Due to the lack of continual contact to the source, a victim may be handled without fear of secondary strike.

However, personal safety must be considered before care is given in a dangerous setting. Northland College supports and provides opportunity for female student-athletes to compete in NCAA athletics. In the event that one of these female student-athletes, or a significant other of a student-athlete, becomes pregnant, it is under the recommendation of the sports medicine staff that the individual seek appropriate care during this time.

Assessing the benefits and risks of intense, strenuous physical activity during pregnancy is difficult due to the limited happenings in NCAA athletics.

Some of the benefits include improved cardiovascular function, limited weight gain, reduced fat retention, improved mental state and attitude, an easier labor cycle, and enhance postpartum recovery are often seen in physically active pregnant women.

Risks associated with physical activity may include increase core body temperature, vaginal bleeding, difficulty breathing, dizziness, headache, chest pain, muscular weakness, abdominal pains, and decreased movement of the baby.

If a pregnant student-athlete consults with her obstetrical doctor and they decide she may compete while she is pregnant, she should:. Eating disorders, and disordered eating, are an unfortunate experience that some student-athletes have to deal with.

Although approximately ninety percent of all eating disorder cases involve young females, male student-athletes are also susceptible. When a student-athlete is suffering from an eating disorder or disordered eating, they will experience symptoms that include starving themselves, binge eating and voluntary purging of the stomach, skipping of meals, and eating unusual foods as meals. During this type of disorder, the student-athlete will lose weight or change body type, experience a possible performance reduction, discontinue normal eating patterns with teammates, and have possible mental distress throughout the ordeal.

The following is a list of the most common eating disorders and the symptoms that are found to be related. How to deal with a suspected eating disorder Upon the suspicion of an eating disorder in a Northland College student-athlete, great care must be taken when preparing to confront them.

Most people afflicted by any form of eating disorder are extremely sensitive to the idea of suffering from an eating disorder. The LAT will discuss the disorder with the student-athlete and provide them with the proper channels for them to seek help, including but not limited to the contact information to the school nurse, team doctor, and local mental health care professionals.

Student-athletes returning to athletic competition will have to follow the same steps as a student-athlete returning from an orthopedic injury. All health care professionals must clear the student-athlete prior to their return. When a student-athlete sustains a blow to the head, and possible concussion, it is the responsibility of the student-athlete and coach to make sure the injury is reported to the athletic training staff.

Each student-athlete will be dealt with on an individual basis due to the differing severities of this injury. This test is completed through the ImPACT website and must be completed at the beginning of their first academic school year at Northland College. All symptoms will be documented by the athletic training staff and passed onto the team doctor as the situation calls.

Symptoms will continue to be monitored by the student-athlete and athletic trainer until they have completely ceased. Referrals will be made to the team doctor when the situation calls. Return to Play Student-athletes must meet the following requirements before they will be allowed to return to any form of their sport:.

Upon meeting the above requirements, the student-athlete will begin limited participation in practices for their sport.

As the student-athlete is able to handle more strenuous activity, their participation level will be increased incrementally by the sports medicine staff until they have reached percent participation in practice. Northland College is committed to promoting good health to ensure the wellbeing and academic success of all students.

It is for this reason that all students enrolled in 12 or more credits are required to have current health insurance coverage that is accessible within the United States. Students can choose to purchase the college-sponsored plan through the Wisconsin Physicians Service WPS OR provide proof of private health insurance that has similar coverage and benefits.

For more information about the coverage provided in the health plan, please review their pamphlet or their website. If a student has private health insurance coverage and wish to waive the College plan, they can complete the online waiver form. If you do not complete the waiver, they will be charged for the College plan. Student-athletes, officers of recognized clubs and organizations, resident assistants, and Outdoor Orientation along with First Year Experience student leaders must maintain the following grade point averages in order to participate:.

All student-athletes must be registered and complete at least 12 credits for fall and winter semester, and successfully pas 24 credits per year, in order to remain eligible to participate in athletics at Northland College.

Exception: Per NCAA regulations, a student-athlete may practice or compete while enrolled in less than a minimum full-time program of studies, provided that student is enrolled in the final semester of quarter of the baccalaureate or graduate program and the institution certifies that the student is carrying for credit the courses necessary to complete degree requirements.

Any student-athlete that participates in more that I sport can attend study-hall requirements of the sport they are currently participating in. Once, and if participation is complete before the end of the academic year, the student-athlete must participate in a study-hall requirement for any of the programs they participate in. Student-athletes should compare each class schedule with their schedule of games. Note that missing a regularly scheduled class for a practice in no way constitutes an explained absence and is not expected or mandated by coaching faculty.

As team leaders, captains should encourage team members to meet with professors to discuss possible conflicts. Captains should ensure that team members are aware of these guidelines on explained absences and understand that the process is one of negotiation between the coach, student, and professor. The Department of Athletics does not offer individual tutoring for student-athletes. However, student-athletes are strongly encouraged to take full advantage of the academic support offered by the College.

In additional, community service opportunities are available through SAAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee which promotes and supports student engagement in the local, national communities. Facility use is for Northland College student, faculty, and staff ID card holders and their immediate family members spouse and children under the age of 18 only.

Guests may accompany ID card holders with reservation and on a one-to-one basis. To reserve an athletic facility for any team-related event, or any other event, please contact the Department of Athletics. Equipment, practice gear, and game gear will be issued at the beginning of the season to every student-athlete who has been cleared by their coach.

Practice gear is laundered on a regular basis by the team delegate. After the last event of the season all equipment and practice gear must be returned to your coach. A student who fails to return equipment will be billed. Any student-athlete who lives off-campus is able to obtain a parking permit to leave their car on campus overnight for campus sponsored events. All off-campus parking passes must be turned back into the director of athletics at the end of each traditional playing season.

The role of the student-host is to provide the necessary support so that the prospective has a positive and safe experience during the visit. Student-hosts are expected to help PSAs understand that they should be respectful towards others and that they are accountable for their behavior.

In addition, the student-hosts are subject to the following:. For safety and security reasons, the name and phone number of the PSA, and the student host will be on file with Campus Safety prior to the PSAs visit. While on campus, PSAs are expected to carry identification with them.

The purpose of the Athletic Department is to promote the total well-being of the student through conceptual learning and actual participation in intercollegiate athletics. The department believes that athletic activities are an important component of the total college educational process to the extent that they provide opportunities for continued student growth through the acquisition of knowledge, physical development, social skills, values and emotional patterns in the forum of physical activities and competitions.

By providing high quality athletic programs, the athletic department is in alignment with the Mission of the College. The Athletic Director will be the interpreter of these rules and regulations.

Pasco-Hernando State College subscribes to and endorses equal employment and educational opportunity. Its policies and practices will ensure non-discriminatory treatment of all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, gender, disability, or ethnicity. Athletes are required to pursue the Associate in Arts AA degree. In order to declare the AA Degree Program, athletes must complete a Program Declaration form so that they can be registered for the appropriate courses for the specified program of study.

These forms are available at orientation and in the Student Development Office. Early advisement leads to the best selection of courses and the most preferable time schedule.

The beginning and ending dates for registration are published in the Official College Calendar and College Catalog located on the College website. Students should ask for these dates at the time of registration. Step 1: Complete an admissions application. Step 4: The Advisor will inform you of registration procedures, testing, etc.

Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor. Step 6: Report back to an Academic Advisor with test results. The Academic Advisor will then help you schedule your courses. Step 7: Select your courses. Step 8: Register for your courses.

I chose Cleveland State because I found it to be an excellent and dynamic school with amazing history and traditions. A very big part of that is our athletic program. As you enter the L. The former athletes and supporters pictured there represent the very best of our athletic programs over the past 47 years. They serve as role-models for all athletes who come to Cleveland State to participate in one of our sports programs. Student-athletes make a major impact on our campus.

At Cleveland State, you are provided a great opportunity to reach both your academic and athletic goals. This reminds me of a quote from John F.

We are proud that you have chosen to be part of this fine community. We look forward to sharing your successes with you. Welcome to another great year of Cleveland State Athletics! Our college has a forty-five year history of excellence in athletic competition, with many of our teams and players achieving success on the field or on the court. We anticipate that this year will be a successful one for you personally, academically, and athletically.

The outstanding coaches and staff in Athletics and Campus Recreation, as well as faculty and staff across the campus, will do all they can to provide opportunities for you to be successful in all aspects of your life as a student-athlete. Participation in intercollegiate athletics is quite an honor and speaks highly of your athletic achievements to this point. With this honor comes a great responsibility on your part—to yourself, your teammates and coaches, and to the college.

Being responsible to and for yourself means giving your best as a student; take advantage of the opportunity you have to earn a college degree. Make use of the Responsibility to your teammates and coaches means giving your best to your sport, not just during games, but also during practices and workouts. Be the kind of teammate you want others to be for you.

Finally, responsibility to the college means representing Cleveland State—our students, our faculty and staff, and our community—in a positive manner through your behavior both on and off the court. I hope that this will be a great year for you. Embrace the opportunities and responsibilities that you have.

Strive to be successful in the classroom and on the field of competition. I look forward to celebrating your success with you! You are a part of one of the top junior college programs in the country. Athletes at Cleveland State excel both in the classroom, as well as the playing field or the basketball court. You have an opportunity to receive your education, as well as participate in intercollegiate athletics.

Our goal for you is to take advantage of this tremendous opportunity. We are here to support you and help you achieve your academic, athletic goals. You will find that Cleveland State is dedicated to your academic and athletic success. Your coaches and the Cleveland State faculty and staff will challenge you to achieve your goals.

The work will be challenging, but the reward will be great. I encourage you to take advantage of the programs that the college provides to further your development and to attain your degree from Cleveland State.

As an athlete at Cleveland State, you will represent our program not only in competition, but in the classroom and out in the community.

We encourage you to take this responsibility seriously and represent Cleveland State and its athletic program in a way that is reflected in the overall goals of our program. Cleveland State student athletes represent Cleveland State not only on the athletic fields but also in the classroom, as well as in the community. The distinction of being a student athlete carries a heavy burden.

Student athlete conduct is paramount to a successful athletic program. All student athletes will represent Cleveland State in a manner that promotes the overall philosophy of the Athletic Program, which is to represent Cleveland State in a first class manner, as it relates to language, appearance, dress and behavior, on campus and off.

Failure to comply with the conduct requirements may result in loss of practice time and or game suspensions. Student-athlete must be making satisfactory progress within an approved college program or course as listed in the college catalog. Students must be in regular attendance within fifteen 15 calendar days from the beginning of classes of the term in which the students chose to participate. This fifteen 15 day rule can apply to the starting date of a mini-session within a regular session and shall be a published date in the college catalog or schedule of classes for that term.

A student enrolling in a mini-session must begin prior to the date of the first contest and have a common ending date with the regular term. Students that do not conform to this rule are ineligible throughout the remainder of the term. Students must maintain enrollment in twelve 12 or more credit hours of college work as listed in the college catalog during each term of athletic participation. Students that drop below twelve 12 credit hours become immediately ineligible for athletic participation.

Prior to the last official date to register for the second full-time semester, and all subsequent semesters thereafter, as published in the college catalog, a student must satisfy one of the following four 4 requirements to be eligible for the upcoming term;.

Pass a minimum of twelve 12 semester hours with a 1. Pass an accumulation of semester hours equal to twelve 12 multiplied by the number of semesters in which the student was previously enrolled full-time with a GPA of 1. A first season participant must have passed a minimum accumulation of 24 credit hours with a 2.

A second season participant must have passed a minimum accumulation of 36 credit hours for a fall sport, 48 credit hours for a spring sport, with a 2. Prior to a second season of participation in an NCAA certified sport, students must pass a minimum accumulation of twenty-four 24 semester hours with a 2.

This is in addition to satisfying 4. A full-time student must enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours. A student who fails during any term to attain a cumulative GPA at or above the level indicated above for the credit hours attempted will be placed on academic probation for the subsequent term.

If a student on probation fails to attain either the above cumulative standard or a 2. During post-suspension probation the following applies:.