Student Athlete Handbook for the UBC Okanagan Heat PROUD MEMBER OF: UBC O joined the Canada West Universities Athletic Association (Canada West) in 2011‐12 in basketball and volleyball, 2014‐15 in soccer. Canada West is a conference of the CIS (see below) and is comprised of 17 member institutions across Western Canada (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba). UBC O was admitted to the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) as a probationary member of the Canada West Conference in 2011‐12, became a full member in June of 2013. The CIS is the national governing body of university sport in Canada and is comprised of 56 members spread over four conferences – Canada West, OUA (Ontario), FESQ (Quebec) and AUS (Atlantic). UBC O is a member of the Pacific Western Athletics Association (PACWEST). PACWEST is a conference of the CCAA (see below) and is comprised of 12 members across BC. Currently, UBC O’s men’s and women’s golf teams compete in the PACWEST. UBC O is a member of the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (or CCAA). The CCAA is the national governing body for organized sports at colleges in Canada and is comprised of 108 members spread over five conferences (BC, AB, ON, QC, Atlantic). Currently golf and cross country compete in the CCAA. TABLE OF CONTENTS Proud Member of: .................................................................. 1 Medical Examinations ...................................................... 11 Table of Contents ................................................................... 2 Medical History ................................................................ 11 Department of Athletics Mission Statement .................. 4 Injuries ............................................................................. 11 Congratulations on making the UBC Okanagan Heat Waiver and Forms ............................................................ 12 Team! .............................................................................. 4 Recommendations ........................................................... 12 Institutional Information ........................................................ 5 Facility Info ........................................................................... 13 Directory (Current info: goheat.ca/contactus) ..... 5 Care of Facility ................................................................. 13 Other Important Numbers: ................................................ 5 Gymnasium ...................................................................... 13 Athletics Philosophy ........................................................... 6 Nonis Sports Field ............................................................ 13 Eligibility ................................................................................. 7 The Hangar ....................................................................... 13 Academics and Eligibility .................................................... 7 High Performance Lab (HPL) ............................................ 13 Add or Drop Classes ............................................................ 7 Team Rooms .................................................................... 14 Athletic Eligibility ................................................................ 7 Locker / Change Rooms ................................................... 14 Athletic Eligibility in the CIS (Canada West Conference) .... 7 Treatment Room .............................................................. 14 Athletic Eligibility in the CCAA (PACWEST Conference) ..... 7 Athlete Services ................................................................... 14 Transfers ............................................................................. 7 Facility Membership ........................................................ 14 Responsibility and Conduct .................................................... 8 Athletic Therapy ............................................................... 14 Requirements of Student Athletes at UBC Okanagan ........ 8 Sports Medicine Clinic ..................................................... 14 Commitment....................................................................... 8 Massage ........................................................................... 14 Personal Responsibility and conduct .................................. 8 Laundry ............................................................................ 14 Positive Attitude ................................................................. 8 Game Day Tickets for Competing Athletes ...................... 15 Unselfishness ...................................................................... 9 Financial Assistance ............................................................. 15 Respect ............................................................................... 9 Financial Aid ..................................................................... 15 Maturity .............................................................................. 9 Athletic Financial Awards ................................................. 15 Goal Setting ........................................................................ 9 Fundraising & Adopt an Athlete ...................................... 15 Conduct .............................................................................. 9 Scholarship Breakfast....................................................... 16 Alcohol ................................................................................ 9 Employment Opportunities ............................................. 16 Illegal Drugs ...................................................................... 10 Academics ............................................................................ 16 Tobacco ............................................................................ 10 Academic Assistance ........................................................ 16 Hazing and Rookie Initiations ........................................... 10 Study Hall ......................................................................... 16 Gambling .......................................................................... 11 Academics and Competition ............................................ 16 Medical / Health ................................................................... 11 Travel ................................................................................... 17 Insurance (Medical & Other) ............................................ 11 2 2014‐15 Student Athlete Handbook | UBC Okanagan Heat Responsibilities, Property and Damages .......................... 17 Anti‐Doping Policy ............................................................... 22 Missing Class Time ............................................................ 17 Anti‐Doping in the CIS (Canada West Conference) .......... 22 Departure ......................................................................... 17 Anti‐Doping in the CCAA (PACWEST Conference) ........... 22 Curfew .............................................................................. 17 Supplements .................................................................... 22 Personal Time ................................................................... 17 More Information ............................................................ 22 Alternate Travel Arrangements ........................................ 18 Annual Recognition Awards ................................................. 23 Non‐competing Players’ Travel ........................................ 18 Year‐end Banquet / Awards Ceremony ........................... 23 Branding Guide ..................................................................... 18 Athletics Awards .............................................................. 23 (UBC and UBC Okanagan Heat) ........................... 18 Giving Back to the Community ............................................ 23 Uniforms and Equipment ................................................. 18 Community Engagement and Outreach .......................... 23 Student Athlete Clothing Kits ........................................... 18 Heat Athlete Council (HAC) .............................................. 23 Sponsorship ...................................................................... 19 Grievance Procedure ........................................................... 23 What to Wear ................................................................... 19 Freedom of Information / Protection of Privacy ................. 24 What Not to Wear ............................................................ 19 Code of Ethics ...................................................................... 24 Media Relations .................................................................... 19 Reference Links .................................................................... 25 Social Media ..................................................................... 20 In Closing .............................................................................. 26 Recommendations ............................................................ 20 Final Remarks ....................................................................... 26 Social Media Policy ........................................................... 21 3 2014‐15 Student Athlete Handbook | UBC Okanagan Heat opportunities you will enjoy this year. I urge you to keep this DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT in mind throughout the year. Your