2019-20 Blue Mountain College Student-Athlete Handbook
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Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Will Lowrey
Administrative Assistant to Intercollegiate Athletics Nathan Gilliard
1 BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE STUDENT- ATHLETE HANDBOOK
You have been selected to be a part of Blue Mountain College and our intercollegiate athletics program during the fall of 2019 and/or spring of 2020. You must understand this opportunity is a privilege and not a right that you have been awarded. You have earned this privilege through your past efforts, but your past efforts will not sustain you from this point forward. It is what you do now and in the future that counts at Blue Mountain College.
Your actions, whether positive or negative, affect the College, The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and your team. Also, your actions bring with them certain consequences, either positive or negative. Because you, the student athletes, come from different backgrounds and upbringings, you will bring various values to our campus. Because you are at Blue Mountain College, we have a set of values and you will be expected to embrace those values, therefore, you will be held to a high standard. Our fan base expects you to entertain them in a wholesome, family environment. We desire to lead and guide you in a manner that develops you for all things bigger than the game.
The coaches, staff, and administrators want your athletic and academic experiences at Blue Mountain College to be ultimately rewarding as you become better educated while preparing for life beyond your collegiate years. Our desire is that you will develop your leadership qualities due to your experiences both in the classroom and on the field or arena of competition.
To assist you in this endeavor, The Blue Mountain College Student-Athlete Handbook will serve as a reference regarding various policies and procedures. The policies and procedures have been established to successfully operate the athletics program within the rules and regulations of Blue Mountain College, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Southern States Athletic Conference.
Should you have additional questions relating to items not addressed in the handbook, please contact a member of the coaching staff or Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Will Lowrey Will Lowrey Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
2 Slogan Blue Mountain College assists students in pursuing truth, knowledge, and virtue in service to God and the community
College Mission: Blue Mountain College assists students in developing intellectual integrity, academic excellence, civility and Christian character.
Unit Mission: The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to provide an environment which will enable the student-athlete to successfully complete all academic requirements for their field(s) of study and will provide extracurricular activities that will be extremely competitive and enhance the educational and social experiences for all participants.
Goals of the Program: This educational experience should assist student athletes as they build academic majors and minors, develop skills to compete successfully in athletic competition, embrace the five core values of the Champions of Character Program and pursue meaningful careers in service to God and man.
Vision for the Program: The vision of the BMC Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to be a program of excellence in academics and athletics by emphasizing the importance of class attendance, grades, the five core values of the Champions of Character Program and a commitment to their sport and Blue Mountain College.
Athletics Mission Statement: Blue Mountain College Athletics strives to develop the characteristics of their athletes to live Christianly and to develop their God given mental and physical talents to the highest level possible.
Objectives to Be Measured in 2019-20:
1. The academic achievement of each intercollegiate athletic team will be equal to or greater than the general student population. 2. The core values of the NAIA Champions of Character Program will be readily seen in the behavior of the student athlete. 3. An athlete from each team will earn regional and/or national recognition either academically and/or athletically.
3 ATHLETIC INSURANCE In order to play and/or practice, each student-athlete must provide a copy - front and back - of their health insurance card. In the case of an injury sustained during practice or a sanctioned athletic event, All grant in aid recipients must have a proof of medical insurance on file in the Athletic Director’s office. If a student athlete does not provide proof of medical insurance or allows the medical insurance to lapse, BMC is not responsible for any medical related costs. The student athlete will be responsible for all charges. Student athletes injured during participation in intercollegiate athletics are covered with insurance for medical care and treatment allowed by the NAIA which includes a disappearing deductible. The secondary insurance is considered secondary to all other insurance under which the student athlete is covered. The secondary insurance will cover after the student athlete’s primary insurance payment on claims has been determined and all deductibles have been met. The student athlete’s personal insurance is primary and the college-provided insurance is secondary. The student athlete is responsible for any balance due after the two insurance policies have been processed.
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP: In order to have your athletic scholarship become valid and monies applied to your account, a signed scholarship must be on file in the Athletic Director’s Office.
If you elect to quit your sport or you are dismissed from your sport, you must go to the Registrar’s Office and officially drop the class. Your sport is a 1 hour non-academic activity class. Failure to do so, will result in an F in the sport. Coaches are required to notify the Athletic Director when a student athlete quits or is dismissed from their respective sport. Once you quit or you are dismissed from a sport, your scholarship will be prorated on the date you cease participation and you will be responsible for all remaining charges from BMC.
NOTE: IF YOU DROP BELOW 15 HOURS PER SEMESTER, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR STATE AID, SUCH AS MTAG OR TUITION ASSISTANCE, AND/OR FAFSA, ETC.
BEING A STUDENT ATHLETE AT BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE As a student athlete at BMC, you are very close to graduating and being in the “real world”. Our goal is to prepare you for that day. We want you to be prepared to be a contributing member of society. You cannot be sloppy, just get by, not uphold your commitments and expect to be prepared. Therefore, we hold to the following expectations:
1. We expect you to be committed to your academics, to go to class, to go to chapel, to study and communicate with your professors. 2. We expect you to treat professors, coaches, trainers, support staff, chapel workers, dining hall workers, etc. and all you meet with respect.
4 3. We expect you to abide by the rules and policies of BMC and to do what is right. 4. We expect you to be committed to BMC and to our athletic program by accepting the fact that your reputation and the way you represent BMC carries great responsibility and expectation. Also, hard work done with excellence is the foundation of success. 5. We expect you to be a team player and always put We before Me in all decisions and choices. 6. We expect you to be eager to learn and accept that you do not know everything and to be open to things being done differently than how you may have always done them. 7. We expect you to not be a part of mindless complaining, but to bring your valid complaints, with suggestions for a solution to the problem, to your head coach and communicate rather than complain. 8. We expect you to be positive in your words and actions, to be an encourager and not a whiner or complainer. Communicate, don’t complain. 9. We expect you to have pride in the fact that you are at Blue Mountain College and a part of our athletic program. We do uphold the 5 core values of the NAIA Champions of Character and expect you to as well. 10.If you do not believe you can live up to the above expectations, we expect you to politely and respectfully remove yourself from Blue Mountain College and our athletic program and find the college and athletic program that is a better fit for you.
NAIA Academic Eligibility Rules:
Initial Eligibility:
An entering Freshman must meet 2 of the 3 following requirements:
1. 18 on ACT or 970 on SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) 2. 2.00 overall high school GPA on a 4.00 GPA scale 3. Top 50% of high school graduating class 4. Home-schooled Students: For tests taken beginning May 2019, home- schooled students who complete a home schooling program conducted in accordance with the laws of the student’s state of residence and achieve a minimum score of 20 on the ACT or 1040 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) on the SAT will meet entering freshmen requirements. For ACT tests taken prior to March 2016, a minimum score of 20 is required. For ACT tests taken beginning. March 2016 through April 2019, a minimum score of 18 will satisfy this requirement. For SAT tests taken prior to May 2019, a minimum score of 950 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) is required.
5 5. International students: An incoming freshman who graduated from a school outside of the United States or one of the U.S. territories shall meet the same eligibility criteria required of a regular freshman student listed in Article V, Section C, Item 1and Article V, Section C, Item 2. High school graduation and cumulative grade point averages shall be determined based on current published NAIA initial – eligibility academic guidelines for international students.
All incoming athletes must be cleared by the NAIA eligibility center at www.playnaia.org
Transfers:
Must sit out 16 weeks (112 calendar days) unless: 1. Only attended a two-year college previously OR 2. Never competed at previous four-year institution OR 2.00 GPA and written release from the Athletic Director of the previous four year institution 3. A student-athlete transferring to play the same sport within the Southern States Athletic Conference must sit out 1 calendar year and cannot receive any financial assistance/aid (as defined in the NAIA Official Handbook) for one calendar year from the date they leave the original SSAC institution. All incoming athletes must be cleared by the NAIA eligibility center, www.playnaia.org
Continuing Eligibility: 2ND Term Freshman – 9 hours earned during previous term
24 Hour Rule: 24 semester hours earned during previous two semesters
Progress Towards A Degree:
To Play During: 2nd Season – must have earned 24 semester hours total 3rd Season – must have earned 48 semester hours total 4th Season – must have earned 72 semester hours total AND must have earned at least 48 hours in general education and/or student’s major. Once you enter Blue Mountain College, your earned sem. hours are based upon what transfers to and is accepted by Blue Mountain College
GPA: Juniors and Seniors (academically or athletically) 2.00 Cumulative GPA Once you enter Blue Mountain College as a Freshman or Transfer, your GPA is based solely upon your GPA at BMC
6 Season(s) of Competition: a. Participation in one or more intercollegiate contests whether in a varsity, junior varsity, or freshman program. The NAIA shall count seasons of competition based on intercollegiate participation charged by another intercollegiate athletic association. b. Participation in any elite-level competition on or after the first day of the thirteenth month following high school graduation or the equivalent. The NAIA shall count seasons of competition based on non-collegiate participation charged by another intercollegiate athletic association. Additional seasons of competition, based on non-collegiate participation, will be charged when the student is not enrolled in a collegiate institution, or is enrolled but does not represent the institution in intercollegiate competition. EXCEPTION 1: An individual who trains or competes as a member of a non-collegiate postsecondary education (i.e. preparatory school) team will not be charged a season of competition. EXCEPTION 2: While enrolled as a full-time collegiate student at an NAIA institution, a student will not be charged a season of competition based on participation as an unattached student-athlete. A student is considered to be competing as an unattached student-athlete if the following seven criteria are met: 1. A coach or representative of the athletics department does not enter the student(s) in the event; 2. The institution or its representative does not provide transportation to the event, from the event, or at the event; 3. The institution or its representative does not provide meals or housing to the student(s) with regard to the event; 4. The student(s) does not wear an institutional uniform nor use the institution’s name in the event; 5. Student(s) competing “unattached” are not covered by institutional athletic insurance; 6. Student(s) are made aware that they are not covered by institutional athletic insurance; and 7. All competition and participation must conform to NAIA amateur status regulations. ** (Interpreted by the National Eligibility Committee)
NOTE: 1. For purposes of this bylaw, eligibility shall be determined by a national third- party administrator (NAIA Eligibility Center) authorized by the Council of Presidents. 2. If high school graduation or its equivalent cannot be ascertained then the date of a student’s 18th birthday will be used as the date of high school graduation. 3. Unless specified elsewhere in the NAIA Bylaws (i.e. Article V, Section F, Item 10) no student shall be charged more than one season of competition during any
7 12-month period. Participation in elite-level competition after May15 shall be charged within the 12-month period that includes the subsequent academic year. 4. Athletes charged a season of competition pursuant to this paragraph must also comply with other applicable NAIA Bylaws, including Article VII (Amateur Rules) and Article V, Section C (Eligibility Requirements).
Always check with your coach and advisor before changing your class schedule with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Enzor, if you plan to take classes at another college or university to be certain the credit will transfer. At BMC, only classes taken at BMC will count towards your GPA. All student athletes must remain scheduled in 12 hours or more to remain eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics.
Also, at BMC, a student will be placed on academic probation if they have less than 30 hours and a GPA of less than a 1.50; earning 30 hours or more - below a 2.00
Participation Prior to Enrollment in the Fall:
When an institution has scheduled an intercollegiate contest prior to the opening of school in the fall, a student shall be allowed to represent the institution although the student is not officially enrolled at the time of participation. The NAIA Official Eligibility Certificate must be filed with the Eligibility Chair with the column requesting “Institutional Credit Hours Enrolled in this Term” left blank. This column would then be completed during the first week of enrollment and a second, complete certificate would be sent to the Eligibility Chair.
Should a student compete and then not enroll in the term in which competition occurs, a season of competition and a term of attendance shall be charged for such competition.
Incoming Students During the Summer:
1. Can incoming freshman or transfer students work out with coaches during the summer (before August 1)?
No. Incoming freshman and transfer students are not identified with the school until they have enrolled and attend classes. However, they are allowed to participate with the team when the 24 week period starts (i.e. August 1). Provided the student is enrolled for the upcoming term, students are permitted to practice with the team, regardless of their eligibility status for the upcoming term.
2. Can incoming freshmen/transfer students play with the team during an open gym, if the coach is not present?
8 Yes. If the gym is open to anyone and the coach is not present, the new students can participate like any other person. The incoming students cannot be required to participate in “open gyms.”
3. Can current high school student-athletes (those that have not graduated) play with the team during pickup games in the summer?
Yes. Same answer as number two.
4. If an incoming freshman or transfer student attends summer school, can they then work out with the coaches and team during the summer?
No. They have to be enrolled full-time and take a full load to be eligible. Summer school does not count for this. With one exception, incoming students can work with a strength/conditioning coach provided equipment from that student’s sport is not used. This is stated accurately in question # 8.
5. Can incoming freshman or transfer students work summer camps?
Yes. This equates to summer employment like any other job.
6. Can incoming freshman or transfer students work out with other team players after camps are completed for the day?
Yes with conditions. The new student can scrimmage with the players as long as the coach is not present and has not structured how the workout/scrimmage will be conducted (i.e. a planned practice without the coach). The new student cannot “practice” with the team as “practice” is defined in the NAIA rules.
7. Can incoming freshman or transfer students play on a team composed of current players and compete in a summer league?
Yes with conditions. The team cannot play using the school’s name, uniforms or equipment. . NAIA coaches are permitted to coach outside teams, including those teams that involve prospective students. In many sports, NAIA coaches also coach local club or travel teams. Coaches are cautioned that using an “outside team” to circumvent NAIA practice regulations will be dealt with harshly by the Conduct and Ethics Committee. Members of the coaching staff can watch the games from the stands as long as they are not involved in coaching the players.
8. Can incoming freshman or transfer students be involved in a team conditioning/weight training program during the summer with the coaches?
9 Yes. As long as there is nothing used during the conditioning/weight training sessions that is connected with specific items of the sport (e.g. balls, baskets, bats, etc.)
An NAIA Student: 1. May compete during four seasons 2. May compete during first 10 semesters 3. Must be enrolled and stay enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours 4. Must meet freshman or continuing eligibility rules
Hardship Request: 1. Season ending injury 2. Verified by MD or DO 3. Limited number of contests (Cross Country – 2 meets; basketball 5 contests; baseball 8 contests; softball 3 dates; golf 2 contests)
Loss of Amateur Status: 1. Receipt of cash awards 2. Signing a contract with any pro/semi-pro team 3. Receiving remuneration for use of name or picture and is based on athletic participation and identifies your institution 4. Receipt of expense reimbursement over actual expense amount 5. Participating in any athletics contest as a professional or as a member of a team where the student athlete in question receives remuneration exceeding the actual expenses of travel, meals, and lodging only 6. Entering into an agreement of any kind to compete in professional athletics, with either a professional sports organization or with any individual or group of individuals authorized to represent the athlete with a professional sports organization
Guidelines for Conduct:
Student-athletes are one of the most visible groups in the College community due to their public exposure via the competitive arena and the media. Consequently, their actions are often subject to scrutiny by other members of the campus community. Student-athletes are, therefore, placed in a position which requires exemplary behavior on campus and in the classroom.
Basic courtesy and responsibility as a representative of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics require that all student athletes:
1. Treat instructors and classmates with courtesy and respect. 2. Arrive to class on time and do not leave early. 3. No missing class or being late without prior approval from your head coach.
10 4. Be attentive in note taking and active in participating in class discussions. 5. Notify instructors in advance when competition requires missed classes. 6. Discuss with instructors in advance the procedure to be followed if competition necessitates missing an examination or assignment deadline. 7. Follow the rules of BMC and the classroom instructor.
When student-athletes do group work with other student-athletes, their behavior invites judgments of student-athletes as a group. The behavior of each student- athlete should reflect positively on the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and specific sports in particular. Behavior has a definite impact on the reputation of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the attitude the campus community has toward the entire athletic program.
Similarly, student-athletes’ conduct will be closely scrutinized during campus events, travel, and competition. Student-athletes are looked upon as role models, particularly by young children, and it is important that personal conduct be above reproach at all times. It is expected that representatives of Blue Mountain College, either at the College or on road trips, will:
1. Abide by all team rules, training rules, and travel rules as outlined by Blue Mountain College, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the head coach. 2. Dress appropriately as Ambassadors of Blue Mountain College. 3. Be courteous, patient, and cooperative with fans, officials, community people and media personnel. 4. Refrain from use of inappropriate language, signs, symbols or unsportsmanlike conduct. 5. Refrain from loud, attention drawing, or discourteous behavior at all times.
Guidelines on Profanity and Abusive Language:
The Blue Mountain College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics adheres to the rules and policies indicated by the Student Handbook.
The code of behavior for Blue Mountain College students is based on the principles of any strong society of reasonable people: fairness, consideration, the rights of all members to enjoy full opportunity to pursue academic goals, to enjoy leisure and quiet as needed, and to experience security and safety of person and property. Students are expected to exhibit a high standard of personal responsibility. Students are expected to know, understand, practice and live by the Champions of Character core values. Students are expected to
11 observe a strong and practical sense of stewardship and respect for the physical and human resources of the College and of other students.
In Regards to the Use of Profanity, the Following are the Expectations:
Lewd, indecent, obscene language or behavior is unacceptable. Inappropriate displays of pornographic materials are prohibited.
Abusive, disruptive or threatening language towards any member of the Blue Mountain College community, whether on campus or off campus, and in particular towards individuals and college personnel, is prohibited. Harassment of any member of the community is a direct violation of the spirit of civility and equality that the College seeks to create. Harassment is defined as repeated, uninvited behavior, in any way, including via forms of communication, which threatens a person’s well being or interferes with the person’s ability to enjoy the benefits of being a member of the community.
Student-athletes who do not conform to the stated expected behavior of this code (guidelines for conduct and policy on profanity and abusive language) may be subject to discipline. The discipline may range from a warning to dismissal from the team, and/or reduction/withdrawal of athletically related financial aid. Any student-athlete involved in threatening or harassing behavior may be turned over to the local authorities.
Sportsmanship Statement:
Blue Mountain College and its affiliations with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Southern States Athletic Conference are committed to the ideals of fair play and good sportsmanship. All persons are to show respect to the opposing team(s), game officials, and each other. Persons participating in acts of conflict with good sportsmanship are subject to ejection from the facility or event, disciplinary action by the NAIA, Southern States Athletic Conference, Blue Mountain College, Intercollegiate Athletics Department, and the Head Coach of the respective sport.
Class Attendance/Absences:
In keeping with the Intercollegiate Athletics philosophy of “student first, athlete second,” the educational experience for the student athlete will be emphasized at all times. When practice schedules conflict with class schedules, student athletes are required to attend class. Coaches will make every effort to minimize the student-athlete’s absences from class in scheduling athletic competitions.
All student-athletes are expected to attend class each time the class meets. If a class is missed due to a scheduled competition, student-athletes must notify their
12 instructor(s) prior to the absence to make plans to complete all work assigned. If a student-athlete finds himself/herself too ill to attend class, permission must be granted by the Head Coach who will then notify the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Any absences from class must have prior approval by the Head Coach who then must notify the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Student-athletes who miss class and are not excused by the Head Coach and the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics will be subject to disciplinary action by the Head Coach and/or Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Discipline for repeated violations of unexcused absences may range from a warning to dismissal from the team, and/or reduction/withdrawal of athletically related financial aid.
The attendance policy as stated in the Blue Mountain College Student Handbook and Catalog is: The Office of Academic Affairs complies with the following standards and procedures for managing attendance issues:
POLICY 2.10 CLASS ATTENDANCE
The Office of Academic Affairs complies with the following standards and procedures for managing attendance issues:
1. A grade of F will be recorded in any class upon the accumulation of the following number of absences, whether excused or un-excused:
6 in semester classes meeting 3 times per week 4 in semester classes meeting 2 times per week 2 in semester classes meeting 1 time per week 3 in summer day classes on a 5-day schedule; 2 in summer classes on a 4-day schedule Proportionate numbers in classes on any other schedule
2. A faculty member must report all absences daily in the campus ERP, (CAMS). The student will be warned regarding the consequences of excessive absences in a letter sent to the student’s BMC email account. Upon missing 12.5% of the class meeting times, a letter will be sent to the student’s BMC email account notifying the student of having excessive absences and thus having received an F in the class.
NOTE: Grades resulting from excessive absences must be appealed directly to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.
4. Graduate faculty must report absences for graduate students to the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education. Absences due to College Sponsored or Denominational Events
The Vice President for Academic Affairs will excuse absences for college sponsored and denominational events. Sponsors of field trips, choir trips,
13 athletics events, or any other event must provide the Office of Academic Affairs with an alphabetical list of participating students one week prior to departure. Athletic staff and advisor of College events should limit the number of days a student is out of class to no more than twelve MWF classes or eight T,R classes. Any exception to this rule must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Students who are out of class for College sponsored and denominational events are to be treated as if in class and are in no way to be penalized. These students must make up all work missed due to the event.
Making Up Coursework Due to Absences
Whether an absence is excused or students miss class for College sponsored and denominational events, the student who is out of class misses learning that takes place in the class. Naturally, the faculty member is more inclined to assist the student in making up the work if the absence was excused or due to a College sponsored and denominational event. However, the responsibility for work missed rests entirely with the student.
When the student who has been absent due to pregnancy or related conditions returns to school, she must be reinstated to the status she held when the leave began, which includes giving her the opportunity to make up any work missed.
A teacher may not refuse to allow a student to submit work after a deadline that she missed because of absences due to pregnancy or childbirth. If a teacher’s grading is based in part on class attendance or participation, the student should be allowed to earn the credits she missed so that she can be reinstated to the status she had before the leave.
Chapel Attendance:
Chapel attendance is mandatory for all student-athletes. Chapel is vital to our college culture and as ambassadors of our program, student-athletes are to attend chapel and be actively engaged. If a student athlete finds himself/herself too ill to attend chapel, permission must be granted by the Head Coach who will then notify the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Any absences from chapel must have prior approval by the Head Coach who then must notify the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Discipline for repeated violations of unexcused absences may range from a warning to dismissal from the team, and/or reduction/withdrawal of athletically related financial aid.
14 Housing Requirement(s):
Any varsity athlete receiving a scholarship for any amount from Blue Mountain College will be required to live in Blue Mountain College resident halls. Permission to live off campus can be applied for once athletes reach 21 years of age or Junior Year of schooling. An application must be completed and approved by the Athletic Director.
Practice Limitations:
Each sport shall have a maximum 24-week practice and competition season established by each member institution. Frequency of play, practice and scheduling policies shall be applied only during the period of August 1 to May 15. Frequency of play, practice, and scheduling outside of this period is governed by each member institution and will not be regulated by the NAIA.
There shall be no more than three break periods (times of no practice-holidays, etc.) during the 24 weeks. NAIA approved postseason participation shall not be counted as part of the 24-week period. A week is defined as Monday through Sunday. Any practice or competition during this period shall constitute one of the 24 weeks permitted.
Practice will be defined as follows: An activity organized and/or directed by an identified member of the coaching staff of that sport in which appropriate equipment is used or instruction and/or evaluation of the athlete takes place.
Gambling:
Any student-athlete or staff member of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (coaches, administrators, training room, staff, etc.) can not knowingly provide information to assist individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletic competition, solicit a bet on intercollegiate athletic teams, accept a bet on any team representing an institution, solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any kind of tangible value (cash, t-shirt, dinner) or participate in any gambling activity that involves professional athletics through a bookmaker, parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling. If a student athlete is caught gambling, his/her eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics will be ended and the student athlete will be declared ineligible and lose all athletic related financial aid. In addition, the student athlete will be subject to all rules and regulations of Blue Mountain College.
15 Postings on Social Media:
The internet is not private. Anyone can access it and anyone can see it; therefore, BMC student athletes must realize that posting photos of themselves and of their friends engaged in code of conduct violations along with details about the above mentioned may lead to serious problems and consequences. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is greatly concerned about the reputation of the college, the safety of everyone involved, and your credibility, because doing something not so smart today could affect your future tomorrow, even to the point of future employment. The simple fact is that student athletes get into trouble online primarily because you are making poor decisions. You do so because you often don't understand the connection between the online world and the real world. You don't understand that online actions often have off-line consequences. You share information at social networking sites through your profiles, messages, chat, and blog entries. You are aware of the First Amendment, but often exercise it without fully understanding your rights and responsibilities. This can lead to serious consequences. Information you post can often be seen by not only friends, but by family, professors, staff, prospective employers, college recruiters, law enforcement, and predators. An easy guide is to never post anything that your parents, coaches, and administrators shouldn’t see. On a related note, NEVER post any information or pictures that you would NOT want to be broadcast to the entire world. Remember, once you hit that send button, you will have virtually NO control over how this information will be used, or who may end up viewing it. Anything appearing on one of the social media sites that is detrimental to Blue Mountain College, your team, or yourself will be handled by your coach, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, and Blue Mountain College according to the code of conduct and expectations of a Blue Mountain College student athlete.
BMC Equipment and Apparel Guidelines:
All equipment and uniforms utilized by Blue Mountain College athletic teams are the property of Blue Mountain College. Donated items are not exempt from this policy or the student athlete equipment retention policy. Coaches are to maintain appropriate records for all issued equipment such as uniforms, equipment, bags, warm-ups, practice items, etc. This record must be kept up-to-date at all times. Everything must be accounted for at the conclusion of the sports playing/practice season. Any item that is lost or damaged the respective student athlete will be responsible for the cost of replacing the item.
16 Hazing:
Hazing, defined as an act which threatens the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or causes embarrassment or humiliation, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics takes the position that initiations, hazing, etc. are strictly prohibited. Hazing is against the law and all violators will be turned over to the authorities, dismissed from their respective teams and will lose all athletic related financial aid.
Sexual Harassment, Assault, Stalking and Violence SEE Policy 4:13 in Student Handbook and/or online under About Us. Any student athlete convicted of sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking and/or violence will be subject to being dismissed from their respective teams and lose all athletic related financial aid.
Amateurism – Professional Agents: It is necessary that each student athlete understand the NAIA regulations related to professional sports agents and teams. Violations of this rule could have serious consequences for the student athlete and the College.
Definition of an Amateur:
1. To properly control competition in the NAIA program, only amateur students shall be eligible to participate in a given sport. An amateur is a student who engages in athletics contests for educational values, personal pleasure, satisfaction, and for the love of the sport, not for monetary or material gain. 2. A student who becomes a professional in a particular sport recognized by the NAIA is considered a professional in that sport only (except for the sport-specific exception listed below) and therefore is ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport, except as permitted by the governing legislation of the NAIA. EXCEPTION: A student who becomes a professional in cross country, indoor track and field or outdoor track and field is considered a professional in all three.
Acts Permitted by NAIA Amateur Code:
The following acts will NOT cause an athlete to lose amateur standing.
1. Playing with an amateur team against a professional team or player if under the sponsorship or approval of NAIA or the governing body of the sport concerned. 2. Participating as a member of a team while not receiving remuneration (expense reimbursement) beyond actual expenses of travel, meals and lodging only from the immediately previous city to the event, even though other members
17 of the team may receive remuneration in excess of NAIA amateur limits. Expenses must be itemized and properly documented. 3. Receiving reasonable compensation for officiating or coaching in amateur, recreational or interscholastic programs. 4. Coaching at the intercollegiate level when compensation (if any) meets the criteria set forth in Article II, Section B of the Bylaws. Such compensation shall be considered athletic aid, as defined by official NAIA policy, and shall be reported as such. 5. Competing in a non-team athletics contest, certified as amateur by that sport's national governing body, and receiving financial reimbursement (expense reimbursement) for such participation when such remuneration does not exceed the actual expenses for travel, meals and lodging only from the immediately previous city to the event. Expenses must be itemized and properly documented. 6. Participating in radio or television programs for the purpose of promoting an amateur athletic event where no remuneration is provided. 7. Receiving reasonable compensation for supervision of physical education, playground, or recreational activities.
Financial Assistance:
Assignment of scholarships, grants-in-aid, or student loans shall be controlled by the faculty through the regularly constituted committee on student loans and scholarships. Any financial aid or assistance to prospective or enrolled students in money or in kind, except that which comes from members of their immediate family or from those upon whom they are legally dependent, shall be administered by the institution under policies and procedures established by the institution through its regularly constituted committee on student loans and scholarships. Under no conditions may an individual or organization provide direct financial assistance to a previously enrolled or prospective student.
Scholarships, grants-in-aid, and student loans shall be awarded on such basis as will not discriminate for or against presumed or recognized athletes. Athletes and non-athletes shall be required to maintain the same minimum academic standing to qualify for such scholarships.
All donations to the general athletics program and/or the athletics scholarship fund by outside organizations shall be deposited in an institutional fund and be administered by appropriate institutional committees under the control of the chief executive officer.
Blue Mountain College shall award no more financial aid to a student-athlete than the actual cost of: 1. tuition (up to 16 hours); 2. board and room for the student-athlete only, based on the official board and room allowance listed in the official institutional publication.
18 Further financial assistance to a student-athlete, other than listed above, by a member institution is prohibited. This regulation regarding maximum financial aid to a student-athlete is not intended to place pressure on any member institution to increase its program to this level. This regulation is made to protect the NAIA from overly ambitious programs and to help protect the amateur status of student-athletes.
A full athletic scholarship will cover no more than tuition (up to 16 hours) and room & board, provided you continue to: o remain an active participant in the Blue Mountain College Intercollegiate Athletics Program (the sport for which you were awarded the scholarship); o exhibit satisfactory academic progress as outlined by institutional policies; o remain in good standing with Blue Mountain College o meet eligibility requirements of the NAIA, and; o receive an offer of athletic scholarship renewal by your head coach.
Any other institutional aid, work study, scholarships, etc. must be approved by your coach with consultation of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Any federal or state funds received, such as Pell Grant, FSEOG, MTAG, etc., will apply to any remaining tuition, books, and/or fees. If a credit balance remains after all charges are paid, you may receive a refund up to a maximum of $1,000 per semester. If any additional funds are needed, you may request a student loan. Note that you may not receive funds in excess of your Cost of Attendance (COA).
As a part of receiving your athletic scholarship from Blue Mountain College, you must complete a FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. If you are a resident of Mississippi, you must apply for state financial aid online at www.riseupms.com. Filing a FAFSA is mandatory to receive this athletic scholarship regardless of your eligibility for Federal and/or State Financial Aid.
Treatment of Injuries:
Any student athlete injured while on scholarship at Blue Mountain College (summers and holidays included) must report that injury to their head coach whether the injury occurred on or off campus. The Blue Mountain College Athletic Insurance is valid only if a student athlete is injured during participation in intercollegiate athletics and does not cover any other injuries or sickness. All injuries needing orthopedic care will be referred to Dr. Field (Oxford, MS). If it is not an emergency the athlete will be referred to our trainer, Amanda Allison (Crossroads Rehab), Ripley, MS, and then we will follow her recommendations; however, all orthopedic needs are referred to Dr. Field. The head coach may use his/her discretion in these matters.
EXCEPTION: An institution may pay for necessary medical and dental expenses incidental to a student-athlete’s participation in intercollegiate athletics at the member institution. Necessary
19 expenses may include medical, surgical, medication and therapy expenses incurred as a result of an athletic injury; medical examination costs; and athletic related medical insurance. Institutions shall not provide assistance for expenses for treatment of a student-athlete’s illness or injury not resulting from intercollegiate athletics participation.
Academic Assistance:
It will be the decision of the coach if any members of their team shall attend these study sessions or if additional study time is needed. It is recommended that all incoming freshman be required to attend a 1-hour study session per week at the CAL for a period of 9 weeks. Also, any transfer or current student-athlete with a GPA below a 2.50 in academic classes will be required to attend a 1-hour study session per week at the CAL. Each coach will schedule this time with you.
Note that each Coach will have additional rules for their specific sports. Also, all student athletes are under the rules of Blue Mountain College.
Champions of Character:
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character program is designed to instill an understanding of character values in sport and provide practical tools for student-athletes, coaches and parents to use in modeling exemplary character traits. Launched by the NAIA in 2000, the Champions of Character program addresses character issues more comprehensively than any other national program for youth. The program currently reaches hundreds of thousands of students on nearly 300 college and university campuses in North America and extends into their surrounding communities. The NAIA Champions of Character program is an educational outreach initiative which emphasizes the tenets of character and integrity, not only for NAIA college students, but for younger students, coaches and parents in our communities.
Coaches, parents, administrators and community partners all have a role in developing students of character. The NAIA Champions of Character program brings them training, guidelines and behavior models to create positive environments that promote personal growth and fun sport activity.
Blue Mountain College is a Champions of Character Institution and utilizes the following assessment to determine how well each student athlete is viewed by others as well as themselves. The results are used to assist each student athlete in developing into a Champion of Character.
20 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER
INTEGRITY•RESPECT•RESPONSIBILIT Y•SPORTSMANSHIP•SERVANT LEADERSHIP Student-Athlete Checklist: Action Steps for Teaching the Five Core Values
Integrity: Know & do what is right.
BE COMMITTED: Set high standards for your behavior & stick to them, even in difficult situations. BE COURAGEOUS: Stand up for what you believe is just & good. BE HONEST: Choose words & actions that are sincere, not misleading. BE DISCIPLINED: Remain dedicated & self-controlled, even when challenged. BE RESILIENT: Learn from mistakes & losses; seize the opportunity to improve.
Respect: Treat others the way you want to be treated.
_ BE ACCEPTING: Support everyone’s worth & dignity, regardless of background, abilities or beliefs. _ BE CONSIDERATE: Always be aware of & honor others’ rights & feelings. _ BE ATTENTIVE: Be ready to learn from coaches, officials & other contestants. _ BE ENCOURAGING: Demonstrate concern for the growth & development of all others. _ BE APPRECIATIVE: Value the guidance of supportive adult & student leaders.
Responsibility: Embrace opportunities to contribute.
_ BE HELPFUL: Understand & advance the group’s positive goals. _ BE CONSCIENTIOUS: Be aware & careful of the choices you make. _ BE ACCOUNTABLE: Accept that your actions impact everyone around you. _ BE PERSEVERING: Work through difficulty & discouragement in pursuit of individual & team objectives. _ BE RELIABLE: Prove that others can depend on you.
Sportsmanship: Bring your best to all competition.
_ BE COOPERATIVE: Join teammates, opponents, coaches & officials in a mutual quest for excellence. _ BE FAIR: Compete skillfully, guided by the letter & spirit of the rules. _ BE GRACIOUS: Savor the challenge of a tough competitor & meet it with your finest performance, win or lose. _ BE HONORABLE: Respect the game & everyone’s contributions. _ BE HUMBLE: Take success in stride – share the credit.
Servant Leadership: Serve the common good.
_ BE EMPOWERING: Inspire & help others to grow, succeed & lead. _ BE VISIONARY: Raise expectations for yourself & the team. _ BE INTERCONNECTED: Recognize the vital link between individual effort & group achievement.
21 _ BE GENEROUS: Freely contribute hard work & support to reach the team’s goals. _ BE ENERGETIC: Initiate action - do what needs to be done. NAIA Champions of Character • 1200 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106 • 816.595.8000 • www.NAIA.org Student-Athlete Checklist
Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco Policy:
Beginning in the 2017-18 NAIA National Championships, the NAIA will have mandated drug testing for all participants. To prepare for the drug testing, the NAIA will require drug education beginning with the 2015-16 academic year. All NAIA student athletes will be required to complete the drug education program. Blue Mountain College will conduct random drug testing for the 2019-2020 school year. Your coach will be in touch as to when and how this will be accomplished.
It is the desire of Blue Mountain College to have a totally drug and tobacco-free workplace where the body, as the temple of God, is allowed to remain healthy and to grow in stature and where the mind is allowed to grow in wisdom, both acknowledging the presence of Almighty God as the Creator. Thus, it is imperative that the employees of the college set and maintain a standard of excellence for themselves and for the students who “Enter here to learn” and “Depart to share their wisdom.” Smoking/Tobacco (and Vaping) Policy
BMC is a tobacco-free environment Tobacco products are not allowed by athletes on or off campus
Definition of Tobacco Tobacco is defined as all tobacco-derived or containing products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, personal vaporizers, electronic nicotine delivery systems, cigars, cigarillos, and oral tobacco (spit and spitless, smokeless, chew, snuff). Meaning of Tobacco-free Environment Tobacco-free at Blue Mountain College means no tobacco use on College property, including College-owned vehicles, by employees, students, visitors, or vendors.
It is the purpose of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to encourage student- athletes to become knowledgeable about drugs, as they may interfere with the athlete’s health and performance. Athletes are encouraged to seek out such information through the Substance Abuse Program established by the Department of Athletics. Drug testing and screening has as its primary intent the well-being of the Blue Mountain College student-athlete. Blue Mountain College is interested in the prevention and control of drug abuse and in helping the student-athletes with drug abuse problems. The drug testing and screening program is regarded as a preventive measure for a potentially serious illness. If and when a student-athlete tests positive for improper drug use, acceptable methods of treatment are to be administered. Individuals found to be involved in the illegal distribution of drugs (transfer or sale), through any means, will be immediately dismissed from all athletic teams and their athletic financial aid cancelled.
22 Purpose of the Athletic Drug Policy The purpose of the Intercollegiate Athletic Department’s Substance Abuse Policy is: 1. To prevent the use of illicit drugs by student-athletes before, during and after the official season in each sport. 2. To educate all student-athletes regarding usage and its effect on the individual athlete and his/her team and teammates. 3. To insure the health and safety of the student-athlete. 4. To educate student-athletes about problems associated with drug use. 5. To see that any chronic dependency is treated and addressed properly. 6. To encourage discussion about any questions student-athletes may have, either specifically or generally about usage of drugs.
Education and Counseling on Substance Abuse Drug abuse in its many forms is a deep concern to the college community. The Athletic Department will promote information and discussion sessions concerning the use of illicit drugs and alcohol with the various teams throughout the year. Information, literature, and counseling are available to the student-athlete through the Athletic Department, Athletic Trainer, and outside agencies. The Athletic Department urges students and their families to utilize these services and materials. Drug abuse cannot be handled alone. Any call or contact made seeking help or private counseling assistance will be held in strictest confidence, except as otherwise stipulated by this or other policy. Blue Mountain College will take a comprehensive view of drug abuse, because drug abuse, in its several forms, lies close to us all. Alcoholism is the number one drug abuse problem in the United States today and the number three killer after heart disease and cancer. The Department of Athletics will inform the student-athlete about the Substance Abuse Policy (requirements and procedures) of BMC. Athletes must sign, indicating understanding of/and agreement to comply with the policy in order to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Failure to do so will result in immediate ineligibility and discontinuation of any athletic-related financial aid.
Prohibition of the Use of Illicit Substances Use of any illegal, illicit, or controlled substance by a student-athlete at Blue Mountain College (except as may be prescribed by a qualified physician in treating an individual’s medical condition) is expressly prohibited, whether such use occurs before, during, or after the competitive season of the particular sport. This may include, but is not limited to: 1. Amphetamine 6. Methaqualone 2. Barbiturates 7. Methamphetamine 3. Cocaine 8. Morphine 4. Codeine 9. Marijuana 5. Heroin 10. Phencyclidine (PCP) 6. Anabolic Steroids
23 Substance Abuse Testing Testing shall be both “random” and “selective.” Random tests shall be conducted on the student-athlete population in each sport. These tests shall be administered on a regular basis, either announced or unannounced. The population selected may include all in a generalized group (i.e. position, sport or classification, etc.) or may include the entire team. Individual student-athletes may also be chosen randomly through the use of a random number process. **In addition to the randomly chosen individuals to be tested, athletes may be selectively chosen based on previous positive test results, and/or reasonable suspicion. Reasonable Suspicion is defined as: “A good faith belief, based on specific articulated facts or evidence, that a student-athlete may have violated the college’s drug abuse policy and that drug testing may provide evidence relating to that violation.” A student-athlete is subject to reasonable suspicion testing when after review of the specific facts and circumstances in a particular student-athlete’s case, a representative of Blue Mountain College concludes that there exists a reasonable suspicion that a student- athlete has engaged or is engaging in conduct prohibited under this policy. The representative of BMC must document these conclusions. The appointing authority or his/her designee will review this documentation and any other pertinent information. If the designated authority agrees with the documented findings of the representative of BMC, the student-athlete shall submit to a controlled substance test.
Drugs to Be Tested For Tests may be conducted for amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, metabolite, marijuana metabolites, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, phencyclidine, and anabolic steroids. Other substances banned by the NAIA, Blue Mountain College, or State of Mississippi laws and regulations may also be selected.
Testing Procedures Any student-athlete found guilty of altering the results of the collection sample will be considered to have a positive test result. Any student-athlete found guilty of tampering or attempting to tamper the testing procedure will be considered a positive test result. Technique: 1. Urine collection will be monitored at the site by staff of the appropriate gender. 2. The individual(s) selected for urinalysis will submit one (1) sample of urine. 3. At the time of collection, the authorized monitor will request a list of medications prescribed to the student-athlete submitting the urine sample. The legitimacy of the list provided may be verified by confirmation from the prescribing physician. 4. The monitor will record in a log book the athlete’s identification number, the date and the time the sample was submitted. 5. One of each individual’s sample will be tested immediately using a standard 5-panel, 7- panel or similar instant test. 6. Urine testing positive may be sent to a local laboratory to determine the levels of substance in urine.
24 7. The student-athlete will be financially responsible for expenses incurred in the investigation of positive tests.
Follow up Testing: 1. Subsequent sample collection, after an initial positive result, may be done at a local laboratory. 2. Chain of custody procedures will be utilized by the local laboratory. 3. The cost of evaluation and counseling/education and any follow-up testing will be the sole responsibility of the athlete.
Effect of Positive Test Results First Positive: 1. If a student-athlete has a positive test result for the first time, the individual will meet with the Head Athletic Trainer, Head Coach, and the Director of Athletics to discuss the test results. 2. The Team Physician shall also be notified. 3. The athlete will be deemed medically ineligible to participate in athletic activity until such time as the level of substance dependency has been determined, drug education and counseling has been successfully completed, and the athlete has been deemed medically eligible to participate in athletic activity by the Team Physician and/or outside agencies. This period shall not be less than 50% of eligible competitions in the current season of competition. Should there be less than 50% of eligible competitions remaining in the season of competition and/or during the off-season, the difference shall be completed in the following season of competition. If the athlete is being red-shirted during the season in which they test positive the 50% suspension will be effective during the next season of competition. 4. The athlete’s parents(s), legal guardian(s), or spouse may be notified of the positive test result as a means of obtaining parental assistance in the prevention of further illicit drug use. 5. The cost of evaluation and counseling/education and any follow-up testing will be the sole responsibility of the athlete. 6. Failure to participate in evaluation or counseling or meet any other provisions as established by the Team Physician and/or an outside agency will be treated as a second positive. 7. The student-athlete will be subject to selective testing for the remainder of their athletic eligibility and/or as long as he/she is receiving athletic-related financial aid. This testing may be conducted by an outside agency or lab, as determined by the Team Physician and/or Head Athletic Trainer.
Second Positive: 1. If a student-athlete has a second positive test result or is declared a second positive by any provision of this policy, the individual will meet with the Head Athletic Trainer, the Head Coach, and Director of Athletics to discuss the test results.
25 2. The individual will be declared medically ineligible to participate in athletic activity for one calendar year and will lose all athletic-related financial aid for the ensuing academic year. 3. The student-athlete will not be reconsidered for eligibility until a long-term inpatient or out-patient substance abuse program has been successfully completed, as determined by the Team Physician and/or Director of the BMC Behavioral Intervention Team. 4. The cost of evaluation and counseling/education and any follow-up testing will be the sole responsibility of the athlete. 5. The student-athlete shall be informed of their right to a hearing prior to imposition of these penalties.
Third Positive: 1. If a student-athlete has a third positive test result or is declared a third positive by any provision of this policy, the individual will receive a dismissal from their athletic team and the third positive will also result in loss of scholarship.
Hearing Procedures 1. The student-athlete must submit to the Director of Athletics a written request for a hearing within 5 days after notification of a second positive. Failure to request the hearing will result in a waiver of the right to a hearing. The penalties will be imposed after the 5-day period has elapsed. 2. The Director of Athletics, or designee, will act as a hearing officer. 3. The student-athlete will be provided written notice of the test results, the penalties to be imposed, and notification to the time, place, and date of the hearing. 4. Only the student-athlete, a representative from the Athletic Department, the Dean of Students and the Director of Athletics may be present for the hearing. 5. The student-athlete will be provided an opportunity to present his/her position regarding the test results and penalties, as well as any related documentation which will assist the hearing officer in determining whether the student-athlete should be suspended from athletic-related activity and be subject cancellation of athletic-related financial aid. 6. Following the hearing, Dean of Students will prepare a brief summary of the hearing including: 6.1. The names of those persons present at the hearing. 6.2. The date, time, and place of the hearing. 6.3. The test results. 6.4. The position of the student-athlete. 6.5. The position of the Athletic Department representative. 6.6. A ruling that the penalties should or should not be imposed and the reasons therefore. In the event the Dean of Students rules that penalties should not be imposed, the Dean of Students may impose other sanctions or alternatives.
26 6.7.The report of the Dean of Students should be completed and forwarded to the student-athlete, Director of Athletics, and President of the College within 10 days after the conclusion of the hearing.
Selling/Distributing Drugs A student-athlete convicted of selling drugs according to the laws of Mississippi will be suspended from the team and athletic-related aid will be immediately cancelled and not renewed for the following year.
Self-Referral If an athlete voluntarily confesses to substance abuse, the athlete will be entered into the Program as a “first positive” without the mandatory suspension of 50% of eligible competitions and will be required to meet any and all other terms/obligation associated with a first positive. The individual will be given one self-referral during their college career with no penalties. Subsequent self-referrals will be treated as a second positive and will be treated as previously outlined. The self-referral is designed to help individuals who recognize they have a problem with substance abuse. With the announcement of a substance abuse test, the self-referral may not be used to avoid penalties associated with a positive test result.
Confidentiality of Test Results All information and records under the athletic substance abuse policy, including test results, will remain confidential and will be released only to the following persons: 1. Team Physician 2. Head Athletic Trainer 3. Head Coach 4. Director of Athletics 5. Team Member’s parents, Legal Guardian, or Spouse 6. Dean of Students 7. President of the College
Education Program Group sessions for student-athletes will be conducted throughout the year. Attendance is mandatory with record taken. Any excuses from attending must be approved by the Director of Athletics.
The Blue Mountain College Policy on Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco will be applicable as a combined policy with the student athlete drug testing program. All student athletes are accountable to both policy 3.20 and the expectations of the BMC Department of Intercollegiate Athletics drug testing program.
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I the undersigned have been presented a copy of the substance abuse policy (requirements and procedures) at Blue Mountain College. My signing indicates an understanding of and agreement to comply with the policy in order to participate in intercollegiate athletics at Blue Mountain College.
______Printed Name of Student Athlete
Signature of Student Athlete
Date:______
I have read and understand the BMC student-athlete handbook and agree to comply with the policies and procedures as stated therein.
______Printed Name of Student Athlete
Signature of Student Athlete
Date:______
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