Student Athlete Handbook (PDF version)
UWF ATHLETIC
DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
Intercollegiate athletic programs at the
STUDENT-ATHLETE
HANDBOOK PURPOSE
This handbook was created and designed with the
student-athlete in mind. It should help expand the academic skills and help the
student become the best he or she can be. Secondly, this handbook should help
to develop one's athletic prowess to its fullest potential; and finally, it
should strengthen social skills so that any situation encountered can be
manageable. Good luck in all of your college endeavors and don't hesitate to
call on the athletic department if you need assistance.
UWF PRESIDENT
STATEMENT
The
However, true excellence can be achieved only when
grounded in the principles of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and rules
compliance within the bounds of the NCAA, Gulf South Conference, and university
standards. UWF is committed to these values and will not waiver from that path.
UWF's student-athletes bring honor to the university
and to themselves. For this, we are justifiably proud and appreciative.
Dr. John Cavanaugh
President
LETTER FROM THE
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
Welcome to the
This is an exciting time for
The athletic department remains
committed to all fifteen sports and will do everything possible to create a
positive sports experience for each student-athlete. Our commitment, as well as
enthusiastic support from the administration, faculty, staff and community,
will enhance your opportunity to be successful throughout your career as an
Argonaut.
I do expect you to display the
same willingness to succeed in the classroom as you do on the playing field. By
making this a priority, you will gain an exceptional athletic and educational
foundation that will sustain you in all your future endeavors.
I wish you the best of luck
during the 2007-2008 year!
Todd Davis
Director of Athletics
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETE
All
• Adhering to all university policies and procedures as
outlined in the
• Maintaining athletic eligibility by meeting all
academic eligibility requirements as outlined by the
• Conducting themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at
all times including during athletic competition, personal life, and the
community.
• Abiding by the University of West Florida, the Gulf
South Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations including, but not limited to:
gambling and bribery; the principals of amateurism; involvement with agents;
and awards and extra benefits.
• Attending classes, practices, contests, appointments,
and meetings as determined by the university, the coach, or athletic program
and do so in a prompt manner.
NCAA ELIGIBILITY
FRESHMEN ATHLETES
Freshmen students must graduate from high school with a
GPA of
JUNIOR COLLEGE TRANSFERS
Junior College Transfers must complete two full-time
semesters at a junior college and either graduate with an AA Degree or average
12 hours of transfer credit to UWF for every full-time semester enrolled at the
junior college and have a 2.0 grade point average. Also, the student-athlete
must have completed six hours of transferable credit the preceding regular
academic term.
FOUR YEAR COLLEGE TRANSFERS
Four year college transfers must be eligible to return
to their previous institution and compete. Four Year Transfer students must
have an official release form from the previous institution's athletic director
on file in the UWF Athletic Department stating that you are eligible and that
you are fully released to participate.
CURRENT UWF STUDENTS -
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS
Students who have been in residence at UWF for one year
or one semester of the previous year must meet satisfactory progress
requirements. These requirements can be met in one of three ways:
1. Fall to Fall method - 24 hours must be earned from
the previous fall, spring and summer session.
2. Averaging method - You must average 12 hours per
semester while you have been enrolled at UWF. You cannot count hours earned at
other institutions from previous enrollments.
3. Previous two semesters - For spring eligibility, 24
hours can be counted spring, summer and fall of the previous calendar year.
SEVENTY-FIVE/TWENTY-FIVE RULE
In earning 24 hours, 75% of the total must be earned
during the regular semesters and only 25% in the summer. You must earn 18 hours
during the fall and spring with only 6 hours from summer course work to meet
satisfactory progress requirements. This does not preclude students from taking
more than 6 hours in the summer, but only 6 hours will count towards athletic
eligibility.
NCAA SIX-HOUR RULE
STUDENT-ATHLETES MUST
SATISFACTORY COMPLETE SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF ACADEMIC CREDIT THE PRECEEDING
REGULAR ACADEMIC TERM IN WHICH THE STUDENT-ATHLETE HAS BEEN ENROLLED FULL TIME
AT ANY COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.
NCAA GPA RULE
The UWF Athletic Department follows NCAA standards for
GPA. Freshmen are eligible by the NCAA Clearinghouse. After 24 hours, SA must
have a 1.80 GPA. After 48 hours, SA must have a 1.90 GPA and after 72 hours, SA
needs a 2.00 GPA.
MISSED CLASSES
All student-athletes are expected to attend all classes
unless misses are for athletic participation or excused absences by Professor
for sickness/health issues or family emergencies. Student-athletes may be
suspended for unexcused missed classes at the discretion of their coach or the
Athletic Director.
COURSES WITH C OR BETTER
STANDARDS
If a class requires a C or better to count for your academic
major, you must make a C or better for it to count for athletic eligibility.
REPEAT COURSES (NON-C OR
BETTER CLASSES)
If you make a D or better in a class that does not
require a C or better grade, you may not take that class a second time and have
it count for athletic eligibility. This includes classes taken at other
institutions.
STUDENT-ATHLETE
ACADEMIC SERVICES
There are several services available for UWF
student-athletes to ensure academic success. The following is a list of student
support services that student-athletes are encouraged to utilize.
FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE
ACADEMIC ADVISING
All freshmen and sophomore student-athletes will be
advised by Anna Shiplee, the Athletic Academic Advisor. Ms. Shiplee will assist
these students with scheduling of classes, monitor academic progress levels and
administer an academic early warning program. Ms. Shiplee can be contacted at
474-2155.
UPPER-CLASS ADVISING
Upper-class student-athletes are advised in their
chosen major. Ms. Shiplee is available as a liaison for transfer students and
those uncertain where to secure advising within their desired major.
STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM
The office of Student Success Programs is responsible
for administering programs designed to increase retention and graduation rates
of minority, disadvantaged and other participating students. The
MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS
LABORATORY
The Department of Mathematics operates a tutoring
laboratory for all UWF students. The lab is located in Bldg. 38, Room 147 and
is open Monday - Fridays. For more information, call 474-2622.
WRITING LABORATORY
The Writing Lab is located in Bldg. 51, Room 157 and
offers resources in grammar and usage, CLAST and TSWE practice test, a grammar
hotline and an essay bank. Call 474-2029 for more information.
UNIVERSITY ATTENDANCE POLICY
Student-athletes are expected to attend all classes.
Absences due to the participation in extra-curricular activities in which
students are official representatives of the University, such as Athletics,
shall be recognized as excused absences. An official travel letter will be
available from your coach listing the dates of travel which may result in
missed classes. Each student-athlete must personally take this letter to the
instructor(s) as well as inform the instructor(s) of absences from classes
prior to each trip. It is the responsibility of each student-athlete to make
arrangements prior to a scheduled travel date for any assignments or tests
which may be missed due to the absence.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR ACADEMIC
SUCCESS
Sit in front of the classroom. Take good notes and
review often.
Read your syllabus carefully. Read all assignments.
Get to know your professor on a personal basis. Choose
a good, quiet study place.
Go to class every day. Seek help early.
ATHLETIC ACADEMIC
ADVISOR
Student-Athletes at the
Junior and senior transfer students will meet with the
Student-athlete Academic Advisor their first semester at UWF to discuss any
General Studies or University requirement deficiencies and to plan the course
schedule for that first semester. After the initial meeting with the
student-athlete academic advisor, these student-athletes will meet with an
advisor in their respective majors. The advisor also serves as the academic
liaison for upper-division (junior and senior)
student-athletes. In this role, the student-athlete
academic advisor will act as the student-athlete's advocate in any academic
matters.
All student-athletes are monitored for their academic
progress. In the Fall and Spring terms, instructors are sent rosters of the
student-athletes in their course(s). The instructor is asked to give feedback
regarding: 1) the students' attendance - whether the student is attending class
and if not, how many classes have been missed and; 2) test grades and the
current estimated course grade. The information received from the instructors
is sent as a report to the respective coach. Appropriate intervention is made
for students identified as being in academic difficulty. During the semester,
the advisor will also work on an individual basis with those students who are
experiencing academic difficulty.
Student-athletes must also act in a responsible manner
regarding their academic careers. Student-athletes have the privilege of
priority registration which means that they can register for courses before
other undergraduate students. However, they must be proactive and make an
appointment with their academic advisor to have the courses approved and any
holds removed before they can register. If the student-athlete does not
register during the priority period, they risk not getting the courses needed
and/or at the times needed. Appointments can be made to see Ms. Shiplee at her
office in Bldg. 18. She is also available in her Field House Office (54/133)
during peak registration times.
You may contact Ms. Shiplee at 474-2155.
ATHLETIC
GRANT-IN-AIDS/FINANCIAL AID
ATHLETE GRANT-IN-AIDS
An Athletic Grant-in-Aid can only be given in one year
increments. The renewal, reduction or nonrenewable athletic grant-in-aid will
be confirmed with you by July 1 of each year by the UWF Financial Aid Office in
the form of a letter. A coach can inform you of your grant-in-aid status prior
to this time by letter, personal meeting or telephone call.
ATHLETIC GRANT-IN-AID
CANCELLATION/REDUCTION (FOR NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR)
An athletic grant-in-aid can be cancelled or reduced at
the end of the period of award for the following reasons:
1. Athlete eligibility has ended.
2. Athlete is ineligible.
3. Athlete voluntarily withdraws from sport.
4. Athlete is cut/dismissed from team.
5. Athlete provides false information to UWF.
6. Athlete engages in serious misconduct.
7. Any other reason deemed worthy by the coach and
approved by the Athletic Director.
STUDENT-ATHLETE RIGHT TO
APPEAL
The student-athlete has the right to appeal any
grant-in-aid reduction or cancellation. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee
will process this written appeal. This is a non-Athletic Committee which
processes all financial aid appeals.
APPEAL PROCEDURES
This decision of ineligibility for renewal, reduction,
or cancellation may be appealed by following the procedures below:
1. The appeal must be in writing (in ink or typed). The
appeal is submitted to the Financial Aid Office and must include:
a. Student's name, social security number, current
address and sport
b. Student's reasons for believing that the decision
was unfair and copies of any relevant documents.
2. The Appeals Committee will request written
documentation from the appropriate coach and/or the Athletic Department.
3. Upon receipt of the requested information, the
Committee then considers the appeal. The student athlete and the Athletic
Department are informed in writing of the decision.
The committee is the FAO Satisfactory Progress Appeals
Committee.
ATHLETIC GRANT-IN-AID
CANCELLATION/REDUCTION (DURING CURRENT YEAR)
The student-athlete's grant-in-aid cannot be reduced or
cancelled during the academic year for injuries or athletic related reasons.
The grant-in-aid can be reduced for the following reasons:
1. Athlete becomes ineligible.
2. Provides false information to the University.
3. Engages in serious misconduct.
4. Voluntarily withdraws from the sport.
The student-athlete has the right to appeal any
reduction or cancellation to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee.
ATHLETIC GRANT-IN-AID
INCREASES
An athletic grant-in-aid cannot be increased during an
academic year for athletic reasons. The grant may be increased in situations of
financial hardship, but this is completely at the discretion of the coach and
the athletic director.
An athletic grant-in-aid can be increased for athletic
reasons for the next period of award, but this is also completely at the
discretion of the coach and athletic director.
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
The UWF Financial Aid Office is located in Bldg. 21,
Room 120, and the athletic contact person is Georganne Major. Any questions
about athletic financial aid, the grant-in-aid appeals process and any other
financial aid questions should be directed to Ms. Major at 474-2397. The
Financial Aid Office does provide workshops during the year to help students
apply for other financial aid that is available.
TRANSFERS AND
RELEASES
UWF Student-Athletes may request to the Assistant
Athletic Director to be released from UWF and be allowed to communicate with
other collegiate institutions about possible transfer to that school. Once the
Assistant Athletic Director is contacted, the following process will occur:
1. The student-athlete's sport coach will be contacted.
2. The coach must grant permission for student-athlete
to be released.
3. If permission is granted, the student-athlete is
considered to be voluntarily released from the sport.
4. If permission is granted, Assistant Athletic
Director will prepare release form.
5. UWF does not release student-athletes to other Gulf
South Conference institutions unless under special circumstances.
6. UWF in individual sports (Cross Country, Golf or
Tennis) does not release student-athletes to other institutions in the same
NCAA Region unless under special circumstances.
7. UWF will supply student-athlete with one copy of
release and will fax release to ONE institution for student-athlete but
will not send to multiple institutions.
8. UWF will always return release forms from other
institutions, but does not guarantee that a release will be granted.
9. Student-Athlete may appeal any denied Release to the
"Denied Release Committee" which is made up Faculty Athletic Representative,
Registrar and one other faculty member of the Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory
Committee.
NCAA ELIGIBILITY
FORMS
The Student-Athlete Statement (SAS) is a form required
for every student-athlete at the
• Statement Concerning Eligibility
• Buckley Amendment Consent Form
• Affirmation of valid ACT or SAT scores (Freshman
only)
• Drug Testing Authorization Form
HARDSHIP WAIVER
A student-athlete may be granted an additional year of
competition by the conference or the Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee
for reasons of "hardship." Hardship is defined as an incapacity
resulting from an injury or illness that has occurred under all of the
following conditions:
• The incapacitating injury or illness occurs in one of
the four seasons of intercollegiate competition at any two-year or four-year
collegiate institution;
• The injury or illness results in an incapacity to
compete for the remainder of that playing season; and
• The injury or illness occurs when the student-athlete
has not participated in more than two contests or dates of competition
(whichever is applicable to that sport) or 20 percent (whichever number is
greater) of the institution's scheduled contests or dates of competition in his
or her sport. Only scheduled competition (excluding scrimmages and exhibition
contests per Bylaw 17.1.9.2) against outside participants during the playing
season that concludes with the NCAA championship, or, if so designated, during
the official NCAA championship playing season in that sport (e.g., spring
baseball, fall soccer), shall be countable under this limitation in calculating
both the number of contests or dates of competition in which the
student-athlete has participated and the number of scheduled contests or dates
of competition during that season in the sport
ANNUAL ATHLETIC
AWARDS
Process:
Each year during the 1st week
of October, the coaches of each sport are asked to nominate one of their
student athletes who meet the criteria for the following awards to the awards
committee for review. The awards committee, consisting of: Athletic Director,
Assistant Athletic Director in charge of compliance, Senior Woman Administrator,
Faculty Athletic Representative, Sports Information Director, and Athletic
Advisor, will vote on each award winner by the 1st Friday of the
month of October. These award winners are then announced during the half-time
of the homecoming men's soccer game.
Awards & Criteria
Male/Female Scholar Athlete of
the Year
1)
Must have been an active member of a UWF sponsored varsity sport (red-shirted
players would not be eligible) for the previous athletic season.
2)
Must be a Sophomore standing or above, academically
3)
Must have completed the playing season in their respective sport
4)
Award will be given to the athlete with the highest overall gpa as of the
Spring semester of the previous academic year
Male/Female Athlete of the Year
1)
Must have been an active member of a UWF sponsored varsity sport (red-shirted
players would not be eligible) for the previous athletic season
2)
Must have completed the playing season in their respective sport
3)
Must have competed in at least 50% of the scheduled games.
4)
Nominees will be reviewed and an award winner will be selected based on the
following criteria:
a.
Nominee's individual awards; UWF, GSC, NCAA
b.
Overall success of the team
c.
Community Service efforts
d.
Overall gpa
*In the event of a tie, co-award
winners may be chosen
GAMBLING
ACTIVITIES
Staff members of a member conference, staff members of
the athletics department of a member institution and student-athletes shall not
knowingly:
• Provide information to individuals involved in
organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics
competition;
• Solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team;
• Accept a bet on any team representing the
institution;
• Solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition
for any item (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value; or
• Participate in any gambling activity that
involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a
bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling.
UNIVERSITY
GRIEVANCE POLICY
The Student Grievance System provides students the
opportunity to bring complaints to the attention of university personnel and to
receive a fair hearing and a prompt disposition of the grievance.
Step 1 requires
an oral discussion between the student and the person(s) alleged to have caused
the grievance. The student should meet with the person(s) as soon as practical
after becoming aware of the condition that is the basis for the grievance. If
the student considers the response to the discussion to be unsatisfactory,
he/she should initiate that action outlined in Step 2.
Step 2 requires
the student to submit a written petition within five calendar days after
receiving notification of the Step 1 decision to the immediate supervisor of
the person alleged to have caused the grievance.
The written petition should include:
1. the student's name, local address and phone number;
2. the name and office of the individual by whom the
student feels aggrieved;
5. the results of these actions;
6. the disposition desired by the student.
The supervisor or designee may take testimony, receive
evidence, provide other affected persons the opportunity to submit written
statements and make or receive offers of settlement, stipulations and
adjustments.
The supervisor or designee will render a written
decision to the student within five calendar days of the date the petition was
filed or within a time limit mutually agreed upon by both parties.
Step 3 Any
student who is not satisfied with the response after completing Steps 1 and 2
may present the written form to the appropriate dean, vice president or
designee within five calendar days after receiving notification of the Step 2
decision. The dean or designee will refer grievance concerning academic matters
to the Academic Standards Committee.
The student shall be informed of the Step 3 decision
within five calendar days of the date the petition was filed or within a time
limit mutually agreed upon by both parties.
All petitions filed shall be adjudicated to finality
even if the aggrieved is no longer a student at the time of the proceeding.
Appeal
The president of the university or designee shall be
the final appeal but only after the prescribed grievance process has been
exhausted. The president or designee shall review the matter and decide what
action, if any, should be taken.
HEALTH CARE
SUPPORT SERVICES
The University provides several support services to
student-athletes. The following is a list of providers and contact information
for services. For additional information about these services or any other that
you may need, contact the Head Athletic Trainer.
1. UWF Athletic Training Room - Provides care and
prevention of athletic injuries and information pertaining to general health
care concerns and medical referrals. Contact Tony Nguyen at 474-2142 or Melanie
Burke at 857-6316.
2.
3.
4. Disabled Student Services - Provides students with
needed support services including learning aids, note takers and tutors.
Contact number is 474-2387.
5. Campus Alcohol and
ATHLETIC TRAINING
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Athletic Training Department provides care,
prevention, management, and rehabilitation of injuries common in athletics to
all sports under the University of West Florida Athletic Department. The Head
Athletic Trainer, Assistant Athletic Trainer, and Graduate Assistant Athletic
Trainers provide instruction and guidance to student athletic trainers who
assist with the health care needs and coaching staff with information needed to
implement and conduct athletic training courses.
PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL
EXAMINATIONS
Prior to any participation in conditioning, practice,
or competition, student-athletes must complete a medical history and
pre-participation physical examination which will be arranged by the Athletic
Training Department. Student-Athletes are not permitted to participate in any
capacity without prior approval from the Athletic Training Department.
The Athletic Training Department will schedule physical
exams with head coaches prior to the beginning of the school year for all
student-athletes. A squad list with home addresses will be provided to the
athletic trainers so that medical history and insurance forms can be sent to
the students prior to their arrival on campus. The Medical Care Statement in
the Consent contains an explanation of the UWF Athletic Department insurance
claims. All forms contained in this packet as well as the physical examination
must be completed and submitted to the University before the student-athlete
will be permitted to participate in any capacity.
Any student-athlete that is added to any team during
the school year must first complete the consent and insurance form packet,
complete the medical history form and undergo a physical exam through the
Athletic Training Department before the student-athlete will be permitted to
participate in any capacity.
MEDICAL WAIVERS FOR TRYOUTS
All individuals who wish to participate in athletic
tryouts must read, agree to and sign an Assumption of Risk Form prior to the
tryout, but will not be required to undergo a physical examination prior to the
tryout. UWF coaches supervising the tryout will be available to answer
questions related to the Assumption of Risk form. The coach supervising the
tryout will be responsible for ensuring the process is completed before the
individual engages in the tryout.
COORDINATION OF CARE FOR
INJURED OR ILL STUDENT-ATHLETES
Coaches will instruct student-athletes to report to the
main Athletic Training room as soon as they are advised of a student-athlete's
injury or illness. At the Training room, a staff athletic trainer will evaluate
the student-athlete's condition and will refer the student-athlete to the
necessary physicians, where appropriate.
Coaches shall neither require nor permit an injured or
ill student-athlete to participate without approval of the staff athletic
trainer. Injured athletes are required to report for rehabilitation and
treatment as instructed by the athletic trainers. Injury and medical condition
and participation status reports will be provided to the coaches by the
athletic trainers.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
REFERRAL FOR MEDICAL CARE AND FOR PAYMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES
Members of the
1. The student-athlete must be an official member of a
UWF intercollegiate athletic team.
2. The injury must have occurred while the
student-athlete was engaging in athletic department supervised conditioning,
practice or contests. This policy does not cover injuries incurred during
tryouts, "pick-up" games, or unsupervised weight/conditioning sessions. The
policy does not cover sickness or illnesses however caused.
3. The student-athlete must have a written physician
referral from the Athletic Training Department. UWF has fostered positive
relationships with medical providers in the
4. The medical care must be rendered from the referral
physician or designee.
5. The student-athlete must submit a claim for the
medical attention to his or her personal insurance for primary coverage first.
It is the student-athletes responsibility to ensure proper insurance filing.
The Athletic Training Department will assist in the insurance process but it is
ultimately the student athletes and/or their parents/guardians responsibility
to make sure all necessary primary insurance procedures are followed.
If these conditions are met, the University will submit
a claim for the balance remaining to its secondary insurance administrator for
secondary coverage after explanation of benefit (EOB) and secondary statements
are received by the Athletic Training Department. The University will submit a
claim for primary coverage for those student-athletes who do not have personal
health insurance who otherwise meet these conditions. Please be aware that
there are exclusions to the Athletic Department Secondary Insurance Policy.
List of exclusions is included in the master insurance policy of which a copy
is available through the Athletic Training Department.
Medical expenses recorded after the student-athlete has
been released by the attending physician are not the responsibility of the
Claims for second opinions may be submitted for
secondary coverage to the
NCAA INSURANCE
In addition to the above, the NCAA provides
catastrophic insurance at the time of the writing of this booklet that plan
provided coverage for medical expenses exceeding $75,000. Please see the UWF
Head Athletic Trainer or contact the NCAA for further information about this
coverage.
DRUG EDUCATION AND TESTING
PROGRAM
The University of West Florida (UWF) does not permit
the use, sale or possession of illegal drugs or drug
paraphernalia. According to NCAA regulations, athletes
must sign a drug testing consent form before participating in any University
athletic program. This form must be signed and on file with the UWF Athletic
Department before the student-athlete can participate in any university or team
conditioning, practice, or competition. Any athlete under the age of 18 will be
required to have parental (or legal guardian) consent on the form. Consent
forms are kept on file by the Athletic Department and must be available for
examination by the NCAA.
UWF will conduct drug testing on student-athletes. UWF
will conduct drug tests on student-athletes both randomly and in instances of
just cause based on reasonable suspicion by any member of the Athletic
Department. An athlete may be drug tested at any time while a member of UWF
athletics. If eligibility has expired but the student-athlete continues to
receive aid, he/she may still be tested.
In addition, the NCAA Drug Testing Policies may require
additional drug testing throughout the year and during NCAA championship
athletic competition. This testing will be conducted by the NCAA and is
independent of the UWF Athletic Department. The list of NCAA banned substances
can be found in the NCAA Rules Manual or at its website, http://www.ncaa.org.
Student-athletes must notify the Athletic Training
Department of ANY medication that they are taking as soon as
prescribed, with a copy of the prescription.
DRUG SCREENING PROGRAM
During the academic year, student-athletes will be
subjected to random drug screening. The student-athlete may or may not be
given advanced notice of the drug testing. Upon receipt of names of student
athletes to be drug tested from the Athletic Administration, the Head Athletic
Trainer or his/her designee will notify the head coach of the respective
student athlete at least 24 hours prior to the pending drug test of the time
and location of testing. It will then be up to the head coach to notify the
student athlete of the time and location of the drug test. The head coach has
the option of giving advance notice to the student athlete if they so choose.
The drug testing shall consist of the collection of a urine sample from the
student-athlete under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer or his/her
designee. Each urine sample will be analyzed for the presence of the listed
drugs. All positive results will be confirmed by Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry (GC/MS) by an outside agency contracted by UWF to provide such
service. The results of the test will be returned to the Associate Director of
Athletics. The Director/Associate Director of Athletics will provide the test
results to those listed in the appropriate disciplinary sanction.
Student-athletes are also subject to NCAA mandated drug
screening pursuant to NCAA Regulations. Student-athletes should understand that
the detection of any NCAA banned drugs in a student athlete's urine through
NCAA mandated drug screening will keep him/her from participating in his/her
sport in accordance with NCAA Regulations. This action is in addition to the
disciplinary actions listed below.
SAFE HARBOR PROGRAM. Any student-athlete may refer him/herself for evaluation or counseling
by contacting a coach, athletic trainer, team physician, or athletic
administrator. This arrangement is called
A treatment plan will be put into place and the
student-athlete will not be sanctioned for entry, but a student athlete testing
positive after entering
BANNED SUBSTANCES
Use of any of the following drugs, except as may be
prescribed by a qualified physician to treat an individual's medical condition,
by a member of any University intercollegiate athletic squad, whether or not
such use occurs before, during, or after the season, is expressly prohibited. Student-athletes
must notify the Athletic Training Department of ANY medication
that they are taking as soon as they are prescribed, and provide a copy of the
prescription.
Amphetamines
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepine
Cannabinoids (Marijuana)
Cocaine Metabolites
Codeine
Ephedra
Heroin
Methaqualone
Morphine
Opiates
Phencyclidine (PCP)
NCAA banned drugs
Positive drug profile results are reported only after
confirmation by an independent laboratory using Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis of the submitted specimen.
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR
POSITIVE DRUG TEST RESULTS
The Associate Director of Athletics will receive all
drug testing results. If a student-athlete tests positive for any
prohibited/banned substances during a UWF Athletics Department drug testing,
the following actions will be taken:
1st Positive Result
1. Notification of a positive result will be made to
the Head Coach and student-athlete by the Associate Athletic Director (AAD). In
addition, if a female student athlete is involved the Senior Women's
Administrator will also be notified.
2. The student-athlete must attend counseling once
notified of a positive test result. This counseling will be set up by the
Athletic Department with the
3. Student-athlete will be then suspended for 10% of
competition during the playing season. Partial games will be rounded up to the
nearest whole number game. For example: 10% suspension of 10 scheduled games
season will result in a 1 game suspension. 18 scheduled games season will
result in a 2 game suspension (1.8 games rounds up to 2 games). If resulting
suspension occurs at or near the end of the regular season and the team is
eligible for postseason play, then the suspension will carry into the
postseason. Suspensions will carry into the following playing season if the
number of games suspended exceeds the number of games remaining for a current
season.
4. Athletes will be reinstated for games after
suspension is completed and initial counseling session is attended and
confirmation received by the Director of Athletics from the counseling agency.
5. If the student-athlete fails to attend counseling,
it will result in immediate suspension from all practices and competitions
equaling 50% of the total competition playing season, and any future positive
test will result in immediate and permanent suspension from UWF athletic
programs. Loss of eligibility in this manner may result in the inability to
renew athletic scholarships, and existing scholarships may be subject to
cancellation.
6. Mandatory and frequent drug testing- schedule
determined by UWF Athletic Administration.
2nd Positive
1. Notification to parents/legal guardians of positive
test results will be made, in addition to the notifications mentioned above.
3. Any financial aid related to athletics will be
contingent upon compliance with the testing and counseling mandate.
4. Mandatory and frequent drug testing - schedule
determined by UWF Athletic Administration.
3rd Positive
1. Immediate and permanent suspension from any further
practice and competition without opportunity for further competition at UWF.
2. Notification of parents/legal guardians of positive
test results.
3. This loss of eligibility may result in the inability
to renew any athletic financial aid, and existing athletic financial aid may be
subject to cancellation as determined by the Director of Athletics.
ALL POSITIVE UWF AND NCAA TEST RESULTS ARE CUMULATIVE
FOR THE DURATION OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETE'S TENURE AT UWF. These sanctions for positive drug tests are the minimum
that can be applied to those with positive drug tests. Coaches may impose
greater sanctions as deemed necessary and in accordance with written team
policy.
***NOTE: For purpose of this program, the UWF Athletics
Department will use the same substance levels in the athlete's urine as does
the NCAA in determining a positive test result***
REFUSAL / FAILURE TO BE
TESTED
If a student-athlete fails to show up for a drug test
at the specified time or otherwise fails to provide a urine sample when
requested, he/she will be required to meet with the Head Coach and Athletics
Director. At this meeting, the student-athlete will be given the opportunity to
explain his/her actions. If, as a result of that meeting, the Athletics
Director determines that the reason(s) given are not satisfactory, the
student-athlete will be suspended immediately for
a period of one calendar year from the date of
refusal and will not be allowed to participate in any competitions, practice,
conditioning, or weight-training with the team during suspension.
If a student-athlete refuses to take a mandatory drug
test, it will be considered as two additional positive results with regards to
the UWF Athletics Drug Policy. For instance, if a student-athlete has one
previous positive result and refuses to take a mandatory drug test, it will
count as a third positive result. Any further refusal or failure to be tested
and/or a positive drug test will result in immediate and permanent suspension
from practices and competition as well as the loss of opportunity for further
competition at UWF. In addition, your parents/legal guardians will be notified.
Loss of eligibility due to the above reasons may result in the inability to
renew any athletic financial aid, and existing athletic financial aid may be
subject to cancellation as determined by Director of Athletics.
APPEAL PROCESS
If a student-athlete believes the facts on which the
sanctions were based are erroneous, or that the sanction(s) should not be
imposed, the athlete may file a written appeal with the Athletic Director
within 15 days after receipt of the sanction(s). The appeal must include any
relevant information that might change the factual findings or the imposed
sanction(s).
The Athletic Director will review the information
submitted by the student-athlete and may reconsider its factual findings and
sanction(s) if the Athletic Director believes a basis exists for such action.
The Athletic Director shall make a final decision regarding the appeal and will
notify the athlete in writing of the decision.
POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS
OR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Student-athletes caught or observed with illegal drugs
or drug paraphernalia will be subject to the University of West Florida Student
Rights & Regulations as listed in the Student Life Handbook as well as
Athletic Department policies.
NCAA BANNED DRUG LIST
For an updated list, please
visit www.ncaa.org
(a) Stimulants:
amiphenazole
methylenedioxymethamphetamine
amphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy)
bemigride methylphenidate
benzphetamine nikethamide
bromantan pemoline
caffeine1 (guarana) pentetrazol
chlorphentermine phendimetrazine
cocaine phenmetrazine
cropropamide phentermine
crothetamide phenylpropanolamine
(ppa)
diethylpropion picrotoxine
dimethylamphetamine pipradol
doxapram prolintane
ephedrine (ephedra, strychnine
ma huang) synephrine (citrus
aurantium,
ethamivan zhi shi, bitter
orange)
ethylamphetamine and related
compounds.
fencamfamine The following
stimulants are not
meclofenoxate banned:
methamphetamine phenylephrine
pseudoephedrine
(b) Anabolic Agents:
anabolic steroids
androstenediol
methyltestosterone
androstenedione nandrolone
boldenone norandrostenediol
clostebol norandrostenedione
dehydrochlormethyl-
norethandrolone
testosterone oxandrolone
dehydroepiandro- oxymesterone
sterone (DHEA) oxymetholone
dihydrotestosterone stanozolol
(DHT) testosterone2
dromostanolone tetrahydrogestrinone
(THG)
epitrenbolone trenbolone
fluoxymesterone and related
compounds
gestrinone
mesterolone
other anabolic agents
methandienone methenolone
clenbuterol
(c) Substances Banned for
Specific Sports:
Rifle:
alcohol pindolol
atenolol propranolol
metoprolol timolol
nadolol and related compounds
(d) Diuretics:
acetazolamide
hydrochlorothiazide
bendroflumethiazide
hydroflumethiazide
benzhiazide methyclothiazide
bumetanide metolazone
chlorothiazide polythiazide
chlorthalidone quinethazone
ethacrynic acid spironolactone
(canrenone)
flumethiazide triamterene
furosemide trichlormethiazide
and related compounds
(e) Street Drugs:
heroin tetrahydrocannabinol
marijuana3 (THC)3
(f) Peptide Hormones and
Analogues :
corticotrophin (ACTH)
human chorionic gonadotrophin
(hCG)
luteinizing hormone (LH)
growth hormone(HGH,
somatotrophin)
insulin like growth hormone
(IGF-1)
All the respective releasing
factors of the above-mentioned
substances also are banned:
erythropoietin (EPO) sermorelin
darbepoetin
(g) Definitions of positive
depends on the following:
1for caffeine--if the
concentration in urine exceeds 15
micrograms/ml.
2for testosterone--if the
administration of testosterone or use
of any other manipulation has
the result of increasing the ratio
of the total concentration of
testosterone to that of
epitestosterone in the urine to
greater than 6:1, unless there is
evidence that this ratio is due
to a physiological or
pathological condition.
3for marijuana and THC--if the
concentration in the urine of
THC metabolite exceeds 15
nanograms/ml.
STUDENT-ATHLETE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is an excellent
vehicle to promote communications between Athletic Administration and
student-athletes. Most athletic programs have a wealth of information that
needs to be routinely disseminated to the student-athletes and, at the same
time, most programs are interested in getting more feedback from their
student-athletes about department policies and structure. Some needs for the
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee are:
*Soliciting student-athlete input on programs.
*Organizing speakers' bureau and other community
service efforts.
*Generating student-athlete voice within the
department.
*Soliciting student-athlete response to proposed NCAA
legislation.
*Disseminating information to student-athletes.
*Creating a vehicle for student-athlete representation
on campus-wide committees.
The membership of the student-athlete advisory
committee represents the diversity of your student-athlete population and
involves representatives from every sport. Each member serves as a liaison
between the committee and his or her individual team.
An executive board including a president,
vice-president, secretary and treasurer oversee the operations of the
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. All positions are held by student-athletes.
The executive board constructs a constitution and by-laws approved by the
representatives. The constitution is essential to outline the policies and
operating procedures of the committee. It outlines the name and purpose of the
committee, membership, leadership structure, standing committees, philosophy,
advisors, impeachment process, veto powers, ratification and amendment
procedures, voting and meeting requirements, and various other by-laws.
CHAMPS/LIFE SKILLS
PROGRAM
The UWF Athletic Department is part of the NCAA
Champs/Life Skills program. This program is designed to educate
student-athletes in the areas study skills, stress management and career
development plus provide information on campus programs and counseling for such
areas as drug awareness/prevention, violence and sexual conduct issues.
Student-Athletes will be informed through the coaching
staff and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee members of meetings and
information seminars that will be available for their use. Some meetings/seminars
will be mandatory and others on a volunteer basis.
For more information, contact Meghan Barter at
473-7253.
SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES
While social networking websites
are a great way to communicate, express yourself and connect with others, it is
recommended that you become sensitive to the information posted. Think about
your safety. Take time to explore the privacy settings on the various social
networking websites. Please take consideration when posting information about
course schedules, personal contacts, away messages, etc., as other internet
users could have access to your daily patterns and make you more vulnerable to
crime. Your safety is of the utmost importance. Please use common sense when
publishing anything on the Internet or visiting websites.
COUNSELING CENTER
The University Counseling Center, located in Building
19, provides personal, marital and educational counseling to students free of
charge. Psychologists are available to help students deal more effectively with
a wide range of issues including anger management, stress management,
difficulty dealing with authority and other personal difficulties that may
impede a person's academic and athletic progress.
Information regarding an athlete's contact with the
center is confidential and may be released only upon his or her written
request. You may contact the center at (850) 474-2420. The counseling center is
open from
LIBRARY
The library consists of more than 600,000 volumes, 1
million pieces of microfilm and 3,000 current subscriptions to journals and
newspapers. Remember, the library is open 24 / 7 on-line. Computers and other
applications are located on the first floor. Also, as a member of the Florida
State University System, UWF is provided on-line to all 10 state university
libraries and 28 Florida community college library holdings.
The UWF library is located behind the Commons in
building 32.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am-10pm
Friday 8am-6pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
Hours are subject to change during each semester,
holidays and summers. For additional information call (850) 474-2424 or check
the website, library.uwf.edu.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
UWF is a public institution and, with the exception of
the residence halls, is open to the public during the day and evening hours
when classes are in session. During the times that the university is officially
closed, its buildings are
usually locked.
The university police provide regular patrol of UWF
buildings and parking facilities. UWF police are also available on a 24-hour
basis. The emergency numbers are as follows: 911, 474-2911, and *UWF (on your
cell phone). The Police Department is located in building 19, just west of the
Commons.
Avoid being alone in a campus classroom or office
building at night. If you must, let the campus police know where you are and
how long you'll be there. Try to stay near a telephone. Report any suspicious
person or activity to campus police at any time, day or night.
ESCORT SERVICE
UWF Police will and does provide an escort service to
ensure the safety of people walking across campus. How to use the service:
UWF I.D. available
Dial 474-2415
Specify to the dispatcher which building you are in and
at which door you will be waiting.
ATHLETIC
DEPARTMENT PHONE DIRECTORY
Administration
Dr. Debbie Ford Vice-President for Student Affairs
474-2214
Dr. Scott Marzilli Faculty Athletic Representative
473-7244
Todd Davis Athletic Director
474-3003
Meghan Barter Assistant Athletic Director / SWA
473-7253
Melissa Wolter Assistant Athletic Director
473-7073
Karen Seals Assistant Athletic Director
474-2985
Head Coaches
Tami Cyr Softball
474-3016
Bill Elliott Men's Soccer
474-2584
Joe Bartlinski Women's Soccer
474-2584
Steve Fell Men's Golf
474-3005
Shannan Bergen Women's Basketball
474-2589
Don Hogan Men's Basketball
474-3319
Derrick Racine Men's and Women's Tennis
474-3006
Matthew Dobson Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track
474-2141
Mike Jeffcoat Baseball
474-2488
Melissa Wolter Volleyball
473-7073
Robin Dezarn Women's Golf
473-7254
Assistant Coaches
TBA Assistant Men's Basketball
474-3320
Joe Best Assistant Women's Basketball
474-3235
TBA Assistant Men's Soccer
474-6068
Shelby Moneer & Nat Araujo Assistant Volleyball
473-7073
Cindie Corey Assistant Softball
474-3315
Shane Gierke Assistant Baseball
474-6315
Support Staff
Tony Nguyen Athletic Trainer
474-2142
Melanie Burke Assistant Athletic Trainer
474-2142
Delma Cotsonis Business Manager
477-3073
Debbie Davis Office Administrator
474-3003
TBA Sports Information Director
474-2140
Joey Cooke Assistant Sports Information Director
474-2428
Eddie Rogers Admissions Office Contact
474-2123
Georganne Major Financial Aid Office Contact
474-2397
Anna Shiplee Athletic Academic Advisor
474-2155
Geri Genovese Records/Registration Office Contact
474-2263
Fax Numbers
Main Athletic Fax
474-3342