Policies and Procedures Manual Georgetown College
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Policies and Procedures Manual Georgetown College 2013-14 The Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual is an official document of the College. Most procedures and Georgetown College policies are specific to athletics and not covered by either the general policy or procedures of the College Athletics Policies and or the College Bulletin are listed herein. This policy manual is intended as an administrative tool providing Procedures Manual information for a clear understanding and consistent management of athletic activities and programs at Georgetown College. __________________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission/Philosophy ........................................................................................................................ 3 Goals .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Objectives ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Expected Outcomes ....................................................................................................................... 5 Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Department of Athletics Personnel ............................................................................................... 6 Office Hours................................................................................................................................... 6 Telephone Policies ......................................................................................................................... 6 Operations ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Practice/Competitions .................................................................................................................... 7 Game Day Operations .................................................................................................................... 7 Physical Examinations/Insurance Information .............................................................................. 7 Insurance ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Coaching Responsibilities and Guidelines ................................................................................... 7 Administrative Duties .................................................................................................................... 7 Competencies/Qualities of Coaching ............................................................................................. 8 Specific Responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 9 Squad Size .................................................................................................................................... 10 Athletic Awards and Banquets/Retiring Jerseys/Rings................................................................ 10 Coaches Checklist ........................................................................................................................ 10 Pre-Season.................................................................................................................................... 10 Rosters ......................................................................................................................................... 11 During Season .............................................................................................................................. 11 Post Season .................................................................................................................................. 11 Student-Athletes at Georgetown ................................................................................................. 11 Athletics Eligibility ...................................................................................................................... 11 Expectations ................................................................................................................................. 12 Student Right to Know Act .......................................................................................................... 12 Code of Conduct .......................................................................................................................... 12 Student-Athlete Evaluations and Exit Interviews ........................................................................ 13 Missed Class/Academic Progress Policy ..................................................................................... 13 Conduct/Sportsmanship by Coaches .......................................................................................... 14 Violence ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Unsportsmanlike Acts .................................................................................................................. 14 Tobacco ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Profanity ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Suspension of Coach .................................................................................................................... 15 Athletic Grant-In-Aid/Financial Aid .......................................................................................... 15 Recording Student-Athlete’s Finance/Awards ............................................................................. 15 Conference and National Association Regulations ...................................................................... 15 Replacing Student-Athletes Receiving Grant-in-Aid................................................................... 15 Communication to the Student-Athlete ........................................................................................ 16 Student Right to Know ................................................................................................................. 16 __________________________________________________________________________ Georgetown College Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual 1 __________________________________________________________________________ Student-Athlete Recruitment ...................................................................................................... 16 Admissions Standards .................................................................................................................. 16 Awarding Grant-in-Aids .............................................................................................................. 17 Maximum Financial Aid Awards ................................................................................................. 17 Academic Monitoring .................................................................................................................. 17 Advising and Registering for Courses ......................................................................................... 18 Additional Student-Athlete Information ................................................................................... 18 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee .......................................................................................... 18 Student-Athlete Grievance Protocol ............................................................................................ 18 Game Preparation ........................................................................................................................ 19 Operating Budgets ....................................................................................................................... 20 Employee/Staff/Faculty/Training ............................................................................................... 20 Certification to Recruit Off Campus ................................................................................................. 20 Van Usage Guidelines .................................................................................................................. 21 Regulations and Responsibilities of Drivers ................................................................................ 21 Reservations and Scheduling ....................................................................................................... 21 Maintenance and Upkeep ............................................................................................................. 21 Usage Fee ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Vehicle Return .................................................................................................................22 Athletics Programs and Publications ......................................................................................... 22 Equipment ...................................................................................................................................