VARSITY ATHLETICS 1st Year Student-Athlete Orientation For 1st Year Lancer Athletes & Transfers The purpose of this orientation…

• To learn about Athletics & Recreation (ARS)… our department & staff at UWindsor • Inform you about important rules & regulations as a varsity athlete • Provide information on key resources/support on campus • Welcome you to the Lancer Family! Lancer Varsity Teams

Varsity Fall (OUA & ): Varsity Winter (OUA & U SPORTS) • Soccer (M & W) • (M &W) • Cross Country (M & W) • (M & W) • Football (M) • (M & W) • Track & Field (M & W)

Competitive Clubs: OUA Varsity Clubs • Fastpitch (Women – OIWFA) • Golf (M & W) • (Men – NCBA) • (M & W) • Men’s Baseball Athletics & Recreational Services

Faculty of Human Kinetics

Athletics & Recreational Services (ARS)

Lancer Lancer St. Denis Recreation Athletics Centre Athletics and Rec staff

Position Name Athletic Director Mike Havey Associate Athletic Director Eric Vandenbroucke Campus Recreation Manager Sandra Ondracka Aquatics and Summer Camps Coordinator Olivia Binder Intramurals Coordinator (PT) Giulia Barile Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator Mona Sleiman Sport Information and Events Officer Elisa Mitton Business and Finance Coordinator Helen Ellis-Govette Travel Coordinator Brett Lumley ARS Secretary Anne Dawson Facility Manager, St. Denis Centre Frank Jeney Equipment Technician (PT) Alister Ethier Equipment and Facility Technician Trevor Dinham St. Denis Centre Service Coordinator Amanda Ruccolo St. Denis Centre Information Desk Linda Ruccolo Green Shield Therapists (FT) Dave Stoute / Natalie Paladino / Adam Ellwood Conference/National Affiliation

• University Athletics (OUA) www.oua.ca

• U SPORTS • www.usports.ca U SPORTS Central National online Eligibility Portal

• For U SPORTS participation you must be registered as a student-athlete on the U SPORTS Central portal.

usportscentral.ca/studentcentre Student-Athlete Eligibility Rules

• For U SPORTS you are allowed 5 years of participation • For OUA only sports you are allowed unlimited years of participation • In order to compete you must be enrolled in 3 or more courses during the time that you compete (tracked weekly) • In order to continue to compete, you must pass a minimum of 6 courses (18 credit hours) per academic year (Sept 1 through Aug 31) • If you transfer from/to another degree granting institution you must sit out for one year* * Unless you are transferring to complete a Masters degree (one-time exception / Education excluded) Student-Athlete Eligibility Rules

• The participates in the drug education and testing programs of U SPORTS and CCES (Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport) • You must commit to drug free sport, and agree to not consume performance enhancing drugs (PED) • Prior to competing you must complete a U SPORTS on line drug education course... and attend a mandatory department- sponsored Drug & Alcohol Education Seminar • Cannabis is still a restricted substance!!! https://cces.ca/cannabis Student-Athlete Eligibility Rules

• The University of Windsor supports the recommendations of both U SPORTS and CCES that athletes should refrain from use of over the counter supplements in order to avoid a potential inadvertent positive test for PED • When you sign your U SPORTS eligibility forms you are consenting to random unannounced testing for performance enhancing drugs (PED) for an 18 month period. Student-Athlete Eligibility Rules

• Note: Participation in as few as 3 non conference / exhibition events equals one year of eligibility consumed • Note: Participation in 1 conference or playoff game equals one year of eligibility consumed • If your name appears on the game sheet… then you were a participant in that game… you do not have to enter the contest to consume eligibility! Lancer Athlete Code of Conduct

• That academic progress be your highest priority • That you treat others with respect and dignity, to include the elimination of sexist, racist or discriminatory language and/or behavior • That you maintain sportsmanlike behaviour at all times • That you conform to the applicable OUA and U SPORTS regulations regarding eligibility and use of performance enhancing drugs • That you conform to provincial & federal laws, and university regulations Lancer Athlete Code of Conduct

• That you abide by team dress codes • That you do not willfully damage the property of others • That you are committed to behaving in a manner that makes yourself, your parents, and all members of the university community proud • That you are knowledgeable of and agree to be compliant with all Ontario University Athletics and U SPORTS regulations with respect to your eligibility • That you are committed to participating in interuniversity sport drug free, without the use of performance enhancing drugs Top Priority … ACADEMICS

• Go to class!!!! • Manage your time • Inform your professors in advance when you’ll be away/exam conflict • Ask early for help if you’re having trouble • You must maintain (most faculties ) a minimum 60% GPA to be a “student in good standing” • Normally after 2 terms on probation you will be “required to withdraw” Where To Get Academic Support?

1) Your Undergraduate Coordinator/Student Success Coordinator in your faculty; 2) Your professors, teaching assistants, tutors within your faculty; 3) Student Success & Leadership Centre (Dillon Hall) http://www.uwindsor.ca/success/ 4) Your coach and teammates

5) Athletic Department (Eric Vandenbroucke) Academic Support

KEY CONTACTS – by Faculty

FACULTY CONTACT

Education Dr. Geri Salinitri, Associate Dean, x3961, [email protected]

FAHSS (Liberal Studies) Dr. Danielle Soulliere, Associate Dean, Student Affairs, x2029, [email protected]

Engineering Dr. Randy Bowers, Associate Dean, Academic x2565, [email protected]

Human Kinetics Dr. Dave Andrews, Undergraduate Support, x2433, [email protected]

Law Ms. Francine Herlehy, Assistant Dean (Student Services) x4230, [email protected]

Nursing Dr. Susan Fox, Associate Dean x2284, [email protected]

Mrs. Fran Meloche, Student Success Coordinator, ext. 2274, [email protected]

Business Ms. Jocelyn Winter, Student Success Coordinator, x3967, [email protected]

Ms. Kerry Gray, Assistant Dean, x6100, [email protected]

Science Dr. Philip Dutton, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Affairs, x3009, [email protected]

Ms. Laura Laurie, Undergraduate Affairs Coordinator, x3011, [email protected] Academic Advising

Academic Advisors

Sydney Murray Academic Advisor Student Success and Leadership Centre, Dillon Hall, Suite 111 Phone: 519-253-3000 ext. 3977 Email: [email protected]

Chris O’Gorman Academic Advising Coordinator Student Success and Leadership Centre, Dillon Hall, Suite 111 Phone: 519-253-3000 ext. 3950 Email: [email protected]

Denis Tetreault Academic Advisor – Specialty in International Student Support Student Success and Leadership Centre, Dillon Hall, Suite 111 Phone: 519-253-3000 ext. 3409 Email: [email protected] Where To Get Medical Support?

• Green Shield Sports Therapy Clinic: Dave Stoute, Natalie Paladino, Adam Ellwood (certified athletic therapists) • Dr. Dana Fleming (orthopedic) • Dr. Steve Radovich (chiropractic) • Neil MacKenzie - (sports nutrition / counseling on weight loss & weight gain)

• Student Health Services – 2nd Floor CAW Student Centre http://www.uwindsor.ca/studenthealthservices/ Rowan’s Law / Concussions

• Summer 2019 Rowan’s Law enacted in the province of Ontario

https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety

• It is now mandatory for every athlete, coach and trainer to complete three steps annually… – Review educational resources provided by the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport (MTCS) at their web site, and – Sign and submit a receipt confirming that you have reviewed he MTCS educational resources, and – Sign and submit a Concussion Code of Conduct

UWindsor is in process of rolling our a digital platform to connect you to these resources, and to track compliance. Until that platform is ready we will be collecting paper copies o your receipt and Code of Conduct

Your coach will be communicating with you directly about these requirements. Wellness Resources

The University of Windsor has many mental health and wellness resources:

All resources listed are free and confidential.

You can find all resources online anytime by visiting www.uwindsor.ca/wellness

Let's take a brief look at our snapshot of resources and how to access them... Wellness Resources in ARS

• Jeff McCarthy (works with Dr. Mohsan Beg, Student Counselling Services) • Walk in appointments, Tuesdays/Wednesdays • Main floor of Kinesiology building (HK Room 126) • Available for Lancer student-athletes and Human Kinetics students Wellness Resources

Where can I go On Campus for help?

Student Counselling Centre: CAW Rm 293 | Ext. 4616 Professional counselling by appointment or by walk-in hours. Open Mon-Fri; 8:30am-4:30pm | Walk-in Mon-Fri; 1-4pm

Student Health Services: CAW Rm 242 | Ext. 7002 Health services by physicians, nurses, dietician, and referrals to on-staff psychiatrist. Open Mon-Fri | 9am-5pm

Peer Support Centre: CAW Rm 291 Walk-in emotional support by trained University of Windsor student volunteers. Open Mon-Fri | 10am-8pm Wellness Resources

What support is available 24/7?

Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454 24/7 helpline for any post-secondary student problems.

Big White Wall: www.bigwhitewall.ca 24/7 support via an online community of members with shared experiences, monitored by clinical professionals. Wellness Resources

What do I do in case of an Emergency?

For any emergencies on campus, contact: Campus Police 519-253-3000 ext. 4444 or dial 911.

Community Crisis Line: 519-973-4435 Crisis intervention provided by professional crisis workers.

Windsor Regional Hospital Walk-in Crisis Service: Emergency Department located at 1030 Ouellette Ave. Wellness Resources

What can you do to Help Others?

Care Alert: Notify the University Assessment and Care Team of a student who you are concerned about in order to help them develop a personal care plan. Fill out the online form: www.uwindsor.ca/studentexperience/304/care-alert

Be There: www.bethere.org Learn how to support others through a list of easy steps, tutorial videos, testimonials, and answers to FAQs. Wellness Resources

Looking for more?

You can find all these resources and more online! Download the wellness resources at: www.uwindsor.ca/wellness/resources

For training opportunities and wellness info contact the Wellness Outreach Office: [email protected] Sexual Assault / Misconduct If you are a student seeking assistance with any of the following:

• Getting help related to an experience of sexual misconduct or sexual violence • Seeking changes to living arrangements on campus for safety • Seeking academic accommodations related to an experience of sexual misconduct or sexual violence • Understanding campus procedures related to sexual misconduct and sexual violence • Reporting a problem you experienced in seeking help • Finding out more about what you can do to prevent sexual violence or support someone who has experienced sexual violence • Finding out about programs on campus related to sexual safety Please contact:

Anne Rudzinski Acting Sexual Misconduct Officer http://www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault Phone: 519-253-3000, ext 4550 Email: [email protected] Sexual Assault Misconduct Where To Voice Your Opinion or Register a Concern

We expect that any issues that you may have regarding you team will be dealt with first at the level of your coach and/or team captain(s) Unresolved issues may be discussed confidentially with the Director of Athletics, Mike Havey. Things you need to know…

• Under normal circumstances you must travel with your team. • With the permission of your coach as a special exception, you may travel apart from the team to / from a competition. • You must produce a signed informed consent waiver taking responsibility for your own well being (Sample Form… next slide) Form is available for download at www.goLancers.ca Things you need to know...

Referee’s are people too … We expect you to treat them with respect; be courteous; focus on the parts of the game within your control

Athletic Department supports the OUA Policy of “Zero Tolerance For Disrespect To Officials” Things you need to know...

• We have an annual year end celebration, the “Lancers Evening of Excellence”, to be held: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 @ St. Clair Centre for the Arts • Two of you will be named University of Windsor Rookie of the Year (1 male / 1 female) Things you need know... Rookie Parties / Hazing The Department of Athletics and Recreational Services requires that: • No activity of a lewd, profane or dehumanizing nature is tolerated. • All public behaviour must be within the bounds of human dignity and should not cause any embarrassment to the individuals involved, the team, the Department or the University. • There is no physical or mental punishment or “dare activities” (such as shaving heads or other body areas, excessive drinking, public parading of participants or other such activities).

This is a very serious issue and measures will be taken against those who do not follow the guidelines. Failure to comply may result in suspension (expulsion) from the team. If you have any questions as to whether an activity is appropriate please consult Mike Havey, Athletic Director.

Please do your part to ensure that all Lancer participants understand the seriousness of this message. Things you need know... Hazing Education...

All Lancers are required to complete a Hazing Education module on line at the following web site… http://www.uwindsor.ca/lancerrecreation/390/hazing-education

When you visit the site you will be required to….

1. Review the educational slide deck, and 2. Successfully compete a short quiz.

You will have a maximum of three attempts to pass the quiz. Your successful quiz completion will be tracked by ARS.

You are required to complete this step only once during your Lancer career. Things you need to know…

• Resources and forms and notices are posted periodically at the Athletics Blackboard Learn site…

• All notices will be sent to you via e-mail at your UWin e- mail address

• Get in the habit of checking your UWin e-mail address! Use Social Media Responsibly!

• Athletics & Recreational Services has a media & social media policy which you must consent to as a varsity student-athlete. • Use social media in a respectful manner and remember you now represent your team, the athletic department and the University of Windsor. LANCER SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE

Construction to start in late October 2019!!! Welcome to the LANCER FAMILY!

Go Lancers!!!