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Longwood University 2020-2021 Department of Athletics Student-Athlete Handbook Property of: ________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________________________________________ In case of emergency, please notify: Name: __________________ Phone #: ______________________________ The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, without getting prior written permission of the publisher. ©2020. SDI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S. • Lafayette, IN 47909 • 765.471.8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Note to Students .......................................................... 3 Summer Activities .................................................. 28 Introduction ................................................................. 3 Outside Competition ............................................... 28 Athletic Department Mission Statement ................... 3 Olympic and National Team Development Program .... 29 Athletic Department Contact Information ............... 4 Recruiting ............................................................... 29 Important Campus Contact Information ................. 6 Student Host............................................................ 29 Big South Conference ................................................. 7 Telephone Calls ...................................................... 30 Big South Conference Member Institutions ............. 9 Pick-Up Games ....................................................... 30 2020-21 Longwood Academic Calendar .................. 10 Notification of Transfer Policy and Procedure ....... 30 Fall 2020 Semester ................................................. 10 Intent to Transfer Policy ......................................... 30 Winter Intersession 2020-21 ................................... 10 Relevant NCAA and Big South Bylaws ................. 32 Spring 2021 Semester ............................................. 10 Ethical Conduct ......................................................... 34 Academics ...................................................................11 Academic Misconduct ............................................ 34 Academic Coach ..................................................... 11 Big South Conference ............................................. 34 Academic Resources ............................................... 11 Longwood University ............................................. 34 Tutoring .................................................................. 11 Longwood University Athletics Department .......... 35 Course Registration ................................................ 12 Student-Athlete Code of Conduct ........................... 35 Dropping or Withdrawing From a Course .............. 12 NCAA ..................................................................... 35 Repeated Courses.................................................... 12 Sportsmanship......................................................... 36 Academic Probation & Suspension Policy .............. 12 Financial Aid.............................................................. 36 Academic Probation................................................ 12 Cancellation or Reduction of Athletics Aid ............ 36 Academic Suspension ............................................. 12 Renewal/Nonrenewal of Athletics Aid Procedures .....36 Readmission After Suspension ............................... 13 Financial Aid Appeals Procedures .......................... 37 Application for Graduation ..................................... 13 Outside Sources of Aid ........................................... 38 Longwood University Honor Code ........................ 13 Summer School Aid ................................................ 38 Study Table Program ................................................ 13 Athletic Scholarships & Failed or Repeat Courses .....38 Study Table Program - Conduct .............................. 14 Gambling ................................................................... 38 Study Table Vouchers ............................................. 14 Hazing ........................................................................ 39 Class Attendance Policy ............................................ 15 Definition of Hazing ............................................... 39 Class Attendance Policy - Athletics Department .... 15 Enforcement ............................................................ 39 Grace Policy............................................................ 16 Social Networking Policy .......................................... 40 Appeals Procedures ................................................ 16 Longwood Athletics Arrest Policy ........................... 41 Athletic Training ....................................................... 17 Final Review ........................................................... 41 Athletic Training Room Hours of Operation .......... 17 Appeals Procedures ................................................ 41 Reporting Injuries and Illnesses.............................. 17 Longwood Athletics Alcohol Policy ......................... 41 Health Insurance ..................................................... 18 Alcohol Policy Violations ....................................... 41 Pre-Participation Medical Exams ........................... 18 Appeals Procedures ................................................ 42 Physicians and Referrals ......................................... 18 Longwood Athletics Drug Testing Policy ................ 43 Sport Coverage ....................................................... 19 Purpose of the Program .......................................... 43 Nutritional Supplements & Ergogenic Aids ........... 19 Implementation of the Program .............................. 43 Sports Performance .................................................. 20 Protocol for Testing ................................................ 43 Iler Performance Facility Standards ....................... 20 Urine Toxicology Screening ................................... 44 NCAA Rules & Regulations ..................................... 20 Amnesty Admission Program ................................. 44 Five-Year Clock/Seasons of Competition ............... 20 Self-Disclosure ....................................................... 44 Medical Hardship Waiver ....................................... 21 Failure to Test ......................................................... 44 Academic Eligibility Requirements ........................ 21 Outcome of Positive Test Results for Eligibility for Practice and Competition ................. 22 All Other Drugs Than Marijuana ....................... 45 Agents & Amateurism ............................................ 23 Outcome of Positive Test Results for Marijuana .... 46 Promotional Activities ............................................ 23 NCAA Testing/Sanctions ........................................ 46 Awards & Extra Benefits ........................................ 24 Appeals Process ...................................................... 46 Permissible Benefits ............................................... 24 Banned Drugs/Substances ...................................... 47 Impermissible Benefits ........................................... 24 Grievance Procedures ............................................... 47 Complimentary Admissions.................................... 25 Athletics Communications ....................................... 48 Awards .................................................................... 25 Athletics Communications Office .......................... 48 Employment ............................................................ 25 Student-Athlete Guide to the Media ....................... 48 Camp/Clinic Employment ...................................... 26 Student-Athletes’ Roles and Responsibilities ......... 48 Playing & Practice Season ...................................... 26 Interviews ............................................................... 49 In-Season ................................................................ 26 Media Tips .............................................................. 49 Out-Of-Season ........................................................ 26 Do’s and Don’ts for Student-Athletes Additional Days Off................................................ 26 in Working with the Media ................................. 50 Voluntary Activity ................................................... 27 SAAC Committee & Bylaws .................................... 51 CARA Reporting .................................................... 28 Mission Statement of the National SAAC .............. 51 2 NOTE TO STUDENTS Rules and regulations have been laid out in this handbook to the best of our current knowledge. Please know that this will be a unique school year, with unique challenges, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Athletics Department will continue to offer a supportive environment for our student-athletes. However, there may be additional requirements or rules not currently listed in this handbook that require compliance for the health and safety of all. We appreciate your flexibility in these matters,