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Club Sports
Officer Handbook
2017-2018
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2017-2018 PURDUE UNIVERSITY CLUB SPORTS OFFICER HANDBOOK
2 Directory Information
2 Recognized Club Sports
3 2016-2017 End of Year Award Recipients
4 Mission, Vision, Values
Recreation & Wellness
Club Sports
6 Club Sports Recognition
Maintaining Club Sports Status
6 Personnel
8 Officer Descriptions & Responsibilities
9 Club Sports Council
Member Responsibilities
Excellence & Development Funding
End of Year Awards
11 Membership & Participation
Eligibility for Participation
Inclusive Participation
12 Facility & Equipment Use Guidelines
General Policies Space Utilization & Fees
Building Access & Privileges
14 Travel
Travel Policies & Procedures
Transportation Services Guidelines
18 Standards of Conduct
19 Risk Management
Concussion Management Plan
Practice Visits
Emergency Response
Emergency Contact Card
Health Coverage
24 Financial Support
Funding Sources & Limitations
Allocation Points
29 Club Classification & Administrative Compliance
Classification
Administrative Compliance Guidelines
30 2017-2018 Important Dates & Deadlines
31 Administrative Compliance
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DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Club Sports Administrative Office
Building & Mailing Address France A. Crdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC) 355 N. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 Phone: 765.494.3109 Fax: 765.496.1163 http://www.purdue.edu/recwell
Professional Staff
Kelsey Irby, Assistant Director Club Sports Phone: 765.494.3122 E-mail: [email protected] Riley Hicks, Graduate Assistant Club Sports Phone: 765.496.3031 E-mail: [email protected] Rita Craig, Account Clerk/Receptionist Phone: 765.494.3118 E-mail: [email protected]
RECOGNIZED CLUB SPORTS
Aikido
Archery
Badminton
Baseball
Crew
Cricket
Fencing
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Judo
Karate
Kendo
Lacrosse, Mens
Lacrosse, Womens
Outing
Racquetball
Rifle & Pistol
Rugby, Mens
Rugby, Womens
Running
Soccer, Mens
Soccer, Womens
Softball
Swim
Tae Kwon Do
Trap & Skeet
Triathlon
Ultimate Frisbee, Mens
Ultimate Frisbee, Womens
Volleyball, Mens
Volleyball, Women's
Water Polo, Mens
Water Polo, Womens
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2016-2017 END OF YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS
The following clubs were recognized for their extraordinary accomplishments in various categories:
Club of the Year Running
Awarded to the club that shows overall excellence in leadership, organization, club compliance, team fundraising, and community service efforts
President of the Year
Stephanie Johnson, Womens Soccer Awarded to the President that shows overall excellence in leadership, organization,
club compliance, officer development and impact to the overall organization
Club Sports Challenge Award Austin Ambrose Cricket, Rifle & Pistol, Womens Soccer
Awarded to the Supervisor family that shows excellence in administrative compliance, cross-club support and participation in monthly program-wide initiatives
Team of the Year Mens Ultimate
Awarded to the club that shows excellence through athletic accomplishments
Officer of the Year Megan Jarriel, Womens Ultimate Community Service Officer
Awarded to the officer that shows overall excellence in leadership, organization, and overall impact to the organization
Fundraising Award
Baseball Awarded to the club that shows excellence in team fundraising
Community Service Award
Running Awarded to the club that shows overall excellence in serving others
through community service events
Spirit Award Mens Soccer
Awarded to the club that shows a commitment to Boilermaker pride through teamwork, collaboration, and good sportsmanship
Advisor of the Year MJT Smith, Fencing
Awarded to the club advisor who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to student growth & development and organizational success
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MISSION, VISION, VALUES
RECREATION & WELLNESS
Mission
Provide the Purdue community with recreational and wellness activities that contribute to learning and the pursuit of an active, healthy lifestyle
Vision
We will be a recognized leader in developing individuals to pursue lifelong wellness.
Values
Recreation & Wellness upholds and practices the following values:
Celebrate Differences We will create a respectful environment that celebrates the intrinsic worth of each individual, facilitates an open exchange of ideas, nurtures creative expression, and accentuates cross cultural interaction.
Optimize Resources We take full responsibility for the efficient and effective use of all our resources.
Remember Our Customer We must anticipate our participants needs, be mindful of their safety and pursue excellence in all we do.
Educate Always We intentionally develop lifelong learners. Recreation plays a powerful role in transformative learning and enhances academic performance.
Collaborate We believe in the synergistic benefits of working together. We strive to provide opportunities that will promote camaraderie and lifelong connections.
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CLUB SPORTS
Mission
The Club Sports program is committed to be an integral part of accomplishing Recreation & Wellnesss mission. We will provide valuable learning opportunities that enhance leadership and promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Vision
Purdue Club Sports will be a preeminent program; providing opportunities for student employees and program participants to enhance leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking skills through intentional experiences and valuable co-curricular experiences.
Values
Club Sports upholds and practices the following values:
Leadership We will empower students and provide guidance to successfully organize and lead their clubs through shared responsibility. Community We will foster inclusiveness among our organizations and build a sense of community that engages students in learning opportunities. Passion We will create opportunities for participants to discover, build, and strengthen their passion for recreational pursuits. Safety Staff and students will be committed to work together to make appropriate and responsible decisions in order to provide the highest level of safety in all club activities. Communication We will establish clear expectations and create open lines of communication for club leaders and members. Excellence We will strive for excellence on and off the playing field by promoting sound character traits and service-minded attitudes.
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CLUB SPORTS RECOGNITION
Club Sports are a proud component of Recreation & Wellness (RecWell) at Purdue. RecWell has been actively involved in providing assistance to the student organizations recognized as Club Sports since 1936. Through Club Sports, RecWell is committed to providing opportunities to student organizations focused on physical sport activities. The Club Sports program offers an assortment of team and individual sports. Club Sports may also be competitive and/or recreational in nature. Club Sports are governed by policies and regulations of both RecWell and Student Activities and Organizations (SAO). Clubs may be active during the academic school year and summer session. The academic school-year rules, regulations, and procedures remain in effect AT ALL TIMES. RecWell is committed to providing professional administrative guidance, financial support, facilities for practice and competition and the following clerical support:
Printing and copying up to 50 sheets
Club-related faxing and long distance calls
Club mailboxes for incoming correspondence using the following address: Purdue University Recreation & Wellness ATTN: (your club name) 355 N. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907
Website listing on the Club Sports website o The upkeep and maintenance of individual club websites is the responsibility of the individual
clubs
MAINTAINING CLUB SPORTS STATUS
Each student organization recognized as a Purdue Club Sport by RecWell will be evaluated regularly by the Assistant Director Club Sports. The organization must be in good standing with RecWell, SAO, and must be in compliance with Club Sport Officer Handbook and University Regulations. Each Club Sport will either be considered Active or Inactive. Clubs will be considered Inactive if the Active Club Checklist (found on the Important Dates & Deadlines Worksheet) is not complete by the end of the fourth week of classes each semester. Inactive Clubs will have their funds frozen, events (home or travel) will not be approved, and clubs will be charged for any practice space used back-dating to the first day of classes of that semester. Clubs not completing the Active Club Checklist by the deadline will remain Inactive until the checklist is complete. Clubs still considered Inactive after the eighth week of the semester will be de-affiliated from the Club Sports program and will not
