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Student-Athlete Handbook

2018-2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 SECTION I: INTRODUCTION

1.1 A Message from the Athletic Director

1.2 Athletic Department Directory

1.3 SUNY Canton Athletics Program Mission

1.4 About SUNY Canton Athletics

1.5 Athletics Policy and Philosophy

1.6 Athletic Programs

1.7 Gender Equity

2.0 SECTION II: STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT AND POLICIES

2.1 Student-Athlete Code of Conduct

2.2 Social Media Policy

2.3 Violations of Department Conduct Procedures or Policies

2.4 Hazing Policy

2.5 Harassment Policy

2.6 Title IX

2.7 Assorted Student-Athlete Policies and Expectations

3.0 SECTION III: NCAA and NAC Compliance

3.1 Division III Philosophy Statement

3.2 Compliance Overview

3.3 Academic Eligibility

3.4 Gambling

3.5 Recruiting

3.6 NCAA Banned Substances

4.0 SECTION IV: Department Policies and Operational Procedures

4.1 Eligibility Procedures

4.2 Academic Policies and Support

4.3 Team Guidelines

4.4 Sports Medicine

4.5 Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center (CARC)

4.6 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.)

4.7 Intercollegiate Athletics Board (I.A.B.)

5.0 SECTION V: Appendix – Forms

5.1 Hazing Prohibition Form

5.2 The Roo Pledge

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1.1 Message from the Athletic Director

Welcome back to all of our returning student-athletes and a special welcome to those of

you hoping to participate in SUNY Canton athletics for the first time. At SUNY Canton, we are

dedicated to providing all our student-athletes with the highest quality experience possible, both

in the classroom and on their team. We are proud to have you part of the extraordinary growth

and progress of SUNY Canton athletics, and invite you to enjoy the journey as we cultivate a

competitive, fun and entertaining intercollegiate athletic program.

As a member of the Roos family, you should understand that your coaches, athletics staff

and college faculty members have elevated expectations for you both as a student and as an

athlete. We expect you to conduct yourself in an exemplary manner in all aspects of your life

and demonstrate respect, integrity, caring, accountability, pride and humility. Good

sportsmanship and good citizenship should guide your conduct at all times.

Although the college’s administration, faculty and staff have dedicated their efforts in

helping build our program, we are all aware that you, the student-athletes, are the lifeblood of

this program. To this end we have put together this policy manual, designed not only to inform

you, but to also serve as a guide to your academic and athletic success.

There are many dedicated and highly motivated staff members serving the department,

and they are ready and willing to assist you during your college experience. Please utilize their

knowledge, commitment to improvement, assistance and experience. We want you to be both

academically and athletically fulfilled and challenged during your four years with us. If you

give your best effort, we are sure you will enjoy your career here at SUNY Canton.

Please feel free to stop by the athletics offices in the Roos House if you have questions or

would like to speak with anyone in the department. We are here for you, and we want to hear

your opinions, suggestions, concerns and ideas. By working together, we will continue to build

an extraordinary program and make sports history here at SUNY Canton.

Please remember, as a student-athlete you occupy a unique position among our students.

Play hard, play fair, make smart decisions, and always make sure it’s fun. Good luck!

Sincerely,

Randy Sieminski

Director of Athletics

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1.2 Athletic Department Directory

Department Phone: 315-386-7335

Department Fax: 315-379-3864

Director of Athletics

Randy Sieminski sieminski@canton.edu 315-386-7300

Administrative Staff

Teresa Minckler mincklert@canton.edu 315-386-7642

Associate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator

Pat Martin martinp@canton.edu 315-386-7388

Assistant Athletics Director /Compliance Officer

Nate Hart hartn@canton.edu 315-386-7302

Director of Athletic Communications & Marketing

Erin Reed reede@canton.edu 315-386-7335

Athletics Secretary

Liz Erickson ericksone@canton.edu 315-386-7504

Faculty Athletics Representative

Roos House Staff

Pat Harrington harringtonp@canton.edu 315-386-7510

Director of Athletics Facilities

Matt Garman garma102@canton.edu 315-386-7051

Assistant Director of Athletics Facilities

Bryan Parker parkerb@canton.edu 315-386-7029

Fitness Center Director

Dave LaBaff labaffd@canton.edu 315-386-7030

Intramural Coordinator

Alex Boak boaka@canton.edu 315-386-7989

Fitness Center Assistant

Vinny Pietrangelo pietrangelov@canton.edu 315-379-3945

Intramural Assistant

Bryan O’Connor oconnorb@canton.edu 315-386-7141

Staff Assistant

Athletic Training

Christine Scuderi scuderic@canton.edu 315-386-7382

Head Athletic Trainer

Adam Campbell 315-386-7218

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Mikaela Shelby shelbym@canton.edu 315-386-7218

Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Head Coaches

Adam Todd todda@canton.edu 315-386-7121

Women’s Lacrosse

Joe Carbone carbonej@canton.edu 315-386-7396

Baseball

Patrick Harrington harringtonp@canton.edu 315-386-7510

Men’s Lacrosse

Tim Penrod penrodt@canton.edu 315-386-7422

Men's Soccer

John Kennedy kennedyjm@canton.edu 315-386-7585

Men's Cross Country

John Kennedy kennedyjm@canton.edu 315-386-7585

Women's Cross Country

Danielle Swanston swans102@canton.edu 315-386-7083

Women's Volleyball

Dave LaBaff labaffd@canton.edu 315-386-7030

Women’s Ice Hockey

Kevin Maginn krmag@pga.com 315-386-4444

Men's & Women’s Golf

Josh Ward @canton.edu 315-386-7921

Women's Basketball

Rose Lucidi lucidir@canton.edu 315-386-7976

Women's Soccer

Alex Boak boak100@canton.edu 315-386-7104

Men's Ice Hockey

Ben Thompson thompsonb@canton.edu 315-386-7418

Men's Basketball/SAAC Advisor

Quincy Lewis lewisq@canton.edu 315-386-7032

Softball/SAAC Advisor

This handbook is provided to student-athletes to reinforce your understanding of the privileges and

responsibilities of being a student-athlete at SUNY Canton. Please note this is not a complete representation of

all the rules and regulations of the College as a whole. Though some of the information included in this booklet

is available in other College publications, a large amount is unique to the Athletic Department. All students at

SUNY Canton, including student-athletes, are subject to the regulations, policies and institutional procedures

found in the Student Handbook, the College Catalog and the Student Code of Conduct. This handbook is

designed specifically to help student-athletes gain reference to areas directly affecting them such as eligibility,

academic policies, sport guidelines, etc…

Please note: SUNY Canton is a current member of the NCAA. Accordingly, we will abide by all NCAA rules,

regulations, procedures and expectations. We are also members of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) and

will follow all NAC guidelines as well.

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1.3 SUNY Canton Athletics Mission

SUNY Canton is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality applied academic programs that

enable students to achieve their highest potential both personally and professionally. The athletic department’s

mission is to support the overall educational mission of the College while offering a comprehensive athletic

program providing students with athletic opportunities and all the benefits inherent in participating in sports,

particularly the development of character, leadership and responsible decision-making. The Athletic

Department is committed to maintaining an environment which inspires academic excellence, athletic

excellence, and positive citizenship.

The department will at all times provide a gender equitable and diversified sports program which operates

within the rules and regulations of the College, the NAC and the NCAA. In concert with the mission of the

college, the Athletic Department is committed to helping student-athletes reach their full academic potential and

to uphold the ideals of academic integrity. In addition, the department is also committed to fostering, through

being a member of our athletic family, sound character development, social skills, leadership skills, and

community pride and service.

1.4 About SUNY Canton Athletics

Students must always remember that it is a privilege to be a student-athlete at SUNY Canton. We believe that a

well-balanced program in intercollegiate athletics is important so long as: it remains in proper focus with the

real purposes of the College; it remains under academic control; the players are bona fide students; and its

coaches and athletic staff endeavor to instill qualities of honor, sportsmanship and clean play.

The relationship of athletics to the educational experience at SUNY Canton is one of mutual support. Selective

resource support based solely on the gender of the participating student-athlete is contrary to the philosophy and

purpose of SUNY Canton. The College is committed to achieving and maintaining equality of opportunity in

intercollegiate athletics without regard to sex, race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or background.

SUNY Canton insists that intercollegiate athletics must be directed and controlled in the same manner as all

other academic and extracurricular activities. In matters of administration and finance, the Director of Athletics

is directly responsible to the President and ultimately the College Board of Trustees and the SUNY Chancellor.

Any member of the College's athletic department who knowingly or implicitly encourages, suggests, or violates

any NCAA, NAC or College regulations is subject to immediate suspension and/or dismissal. Our

intercollegiate program should enhance the educational opportunities of the students who participate in them.

College athletic department personnel should share these institutional views and dedicate themselves to

conducting the athletic program in harmony with that philosophy. Athletic department personnel are at all times

required to follow the rules, regulations and ideals put forth in the Athletic Department Staff manual.

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1.5 Athletics Policy and Philosophy

The athletic policy at SUNY Canton is formulated to be consistent with the broad educational objectives of the

College as outlined in the college catalogue and the governing bodies with which we affiliate. The basic

program aims resulting from this philosophy include the following objectives, which serve as guiding principles

in the conduct of our program:

1. To complement and supplement the objectives of the College and the department.

2. To adhere to the principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics as defined by the NCAA, including

sportsmanship, ethical conduct, rules compliance, and amateurism.

3. To recruit student-athletes according to regularly established policies and programs applicable to all

prospective students and consistent with NAC and NCAA regulations.

4. To address responsibly, carefully and completely all inquiries from potential students or student athletes.

5. To encourage the academic development of student- athletes and to maintain academic averages, retention

rates, and graduation rates equal to or greater than comparable averages for the student body as a whole.

6. To promote wellness by encouraging the moral, physical, emotional, and social welfare of student athletes,

and to foster the concept of self-awareness through participation.

7. To hold sacred the physical and emotional health of student athletes.

8. To provide gender-equity in intercollegiate athletic programs and to otherwise encourage diversity and

inclusiveness.

9. To schedule an appropriate number of contests for each respective sport, be competitive, and pursue

membership within the NCAA and an NCAA conference.

10. To provide athletic facilities which are appropriate, attractive, adequate, and safe, and to encourage the usage

thereof by all members of the SUNY Canton community.

11. To encourage community on campus through the intercollegiate athletic program and to support the goals

established for educational support services and campus life.

12. To provide human resources sufficient to adequately support officially established intercollegiate athletic

programs.

13. To assure administrative oversight of the intercollegiate athletic program through the formal involvement of

the faculty and the administration, including the College’s administrative leaders, vice presidents and the

College President, who have ultimate responsibility for the athletic program.

14. To assure administrative control of fiscal operations, including, but not limited to, funds raised or expended,

internally or externally, in support of athletic programs, facilities, scholarships, grants-in-aid, loans, and

student employment.

15. To regularly and diligently work with the Intercollegiate Athletics Board and the Roos Booster Club to insure

fiscal responsibility, transparency, and compatibility with the College’s rules, regulations and expectations.

Student-athletes shall accept the responsibility to become effective, contributing members of the College

community and serve as positive influences on campus.

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1.6 Athletic Programs

Men

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer

Women

Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

1.7 Gender Equity SUNY Canton believes in offering equal opportunity to all of its faculty, staff, students and community

members, and that philosophy extends to the athletic playing fields and programs. The College understands

gender equity in intercollegiate athletics to mean fairness to male and female student athletes, a program goal

broadly supported throughout the College community. We strive for the campus to offer, in every circumstance,

an equitable opportunity to male and female student-athletes with the quality of experience relatively the same.

Gender equity implies a balance of opportunity for male and female student athletes and their teams, as well as

reasonable compromise from within the College community. The compromise includes all levels of institutional

support. Because the facts and context are important in judging fairness, gender equity normally is not to be

determined by formalized solutions. When inequality exists in obvious or subtle forms, knowledgeable

examination and removal are imperative. The College maintains a broad-based intercollegiate athletic program

that is sustained by the same level of support for each of it sports teams. SUNY Canton supports all sports on a

comparable level relative to each specific sport and its inherent costs of preparation and competition.

2.0 Section II: Code of Conduct and Policies

2.1 Student-Athlete Code of Conduct:

Student-athletes shall deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their behavior shall AT ALL

TIMES reflect the high standards of honor and dignity that characterize participation in competitive sports at

SUNY Canton. The purpose of intercollegiate athletics is to provide an opportunity for the participant to

develop their potential as a skilled performer in an educational setting. Educational activities such as

intercollegiate athletics provide opportunities for students to grow emotionally, socially and intellectually. In

addition, the athlete is given the chance to travel, represent their school in the public arena, and learn the art of

being a team member. SUNY Canton embraces the following points as a Code of Ethics and Competition for its

student-athletes:

The Athletic Department will not tolerate:

Violations of the sportsmanship, hazing, or harassment policies outlined in this manual

Fighting, stealing, cheating, lying, and physical or verbal abuse

Any other violations of the SUNY Canton Student Handbook

Any other act punishable by law

Additionally student athletes are minimally expected to follow all team rules and expectations as established by

their head coach/coaching staff and approved by the Athletic Director.

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Ethical:

1. Develop personal habits which enhance healthy living.

2. Acknowledge one's own strengths and weaknesses. Recognize that each person has their own

strengths and weaknesses, praise the strengths and help to eliminate the weaknesses.

3. Respect different points of view.

4. Strive for the highest degree of excellence.

5. Seek to know and understand one's teammates.

6. Respect and accept the decisions of coaches. When decisions are questioned, the athlete should direct

their questions to the coach in private and follow appropriate channels to voice concerns.

7. Refrain from partaking of drugs, in addition to the NCAA banned list posted, which would enhance

performance or modify mood or behavior at any time during a season unless prescribed by a physician.

8. Refrain from using alcohol or tobacco while representing the College at competitive events or official

social events related to such competition.

Competition: 1. All team members will wear issued equipment/uniforms so that the team is dressed in a unified

manner. All equipment issued should be returned promptly after the season. The final responsibility for

all uniforms, equipment, etc. shall lie with the head coach.

2. Refrain from all types of behavior that would result in an unsportsmanlike conduct infraction.

3. Be respectful of officials. No arguing with or harassing of officials will be permitted.

4. Do not taunt the crowd. Student-athletes are role models and must be respectful of those around them.

5. Display sportsmanship at all time; congratulate opponents, regardless of outcome.

6. Treat all facilities (home and away) with respect.

7. Make sure your team area is cleaned up after competition - both home and away contests.

8. Help support and promote other SUNY Canton athletic programs.

9. When wearing SUNY Canton apparel, you are promoting yourself and the College. Please act

accordingly.

10. Media requests must be first approved by Sports Information Director and/or AD.

2.2 Social Media Policy

Participation in intercollegiate athletics at the SUNY Canton is a privilege, not a right. Student-Athlete’s

behavior shall AT ALL TIMES reflect the high standards of honor and dignity that characterize participation in

competitive sports at SUNY Canton. The Athletic Department allows, and in some cases encourages, student-

athlete involvement with internet based social networking communities. However, the high standard of honor

and dignity encompasses comments and postings made to internet sites. Postings on personal profiles, groups

and chat rooms are in the public domain and easily accessible by reporters, parents, coaches, prospective

employers, recruits, fellow athletes, etc... The Athletic Department along with the College reserves the right to

take action against any currently enrolled student-athlete engaged in behavior that violates College, Department,

or team rules, including such behavior that occurs in postings on the internet. This action may include

education, counseling, team suspension, or termination from the varsity team.

All students are therefore held accountable for their actions online, and should be made aware of the penalties

which can accompany any posting which can reflect negatively on the College, as well as any administrator,

professor or athlete. Postings should be consistent with College, Department, and team rules. We also

acknowledge the potential positive impact that can accompany the responsible promoting of an individual’s or

team’s accomplishments. The Athletic Department strongly supports posting messages such as score updates,

encouraging or inspirational messages, and compliments to teammates or opponents, etc…

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2.3 Violations of Department Conduct Procedures or Policies

Should any violation of the policies outlined in this manual take place, student-athletes are subject to College

regulations, which apply to all students (please see disclosure statement below), as well as NAC and NCAA

rules and state and federal laws, as they apply. Within the Athletic Department, disciplinary action taken with

any student-athlete may come from various sources based upon the significance of the violation of policy and

the policy violated. Among the types of violations warranting gradation in disciplinary procedure within the

athletic department are – (1) a violation of team policy, (2) a violation of a departmental policy (including

campus-wide policies), (3) a legal violation or hazing incident that involves law enforcement and possible

arrest, or (4) involvement in a violation that encompasses all three or any combination. The highest level of

disciplinary violation will prevail in any incident.

The following is an outline of the policy regarding each of these three types of violations:

Team Violation: Head coaches will establish team policies and appropriate disciplinary procedures as long as they fall within the

guidelines of departmental objectives and student welfare. Coaches have the support of the department when it

comes to administering a team discipline program with the understanding that programs may differ from team

to team. Team policies should be provided in writing to the Athletic Director for approval and to the student-

athletes, with each student-athlete’s signature on such policies as criteria for participation.

Department Violation: Any violations of the conduct policies outlined herein or of the SUNY Canton Student Handbook will be

directed to the Athletic Director. Educational or disciplinary sanctions from the Athletic Director may be held

until any campus-wide conduct process or Student-Faculty Judicial board hearing has been completed.

Violation of Law or Alleged Hazing: Violations involving law enforcement or incidents of possible hazing will also require departmental

intervention. If any student-athlete is arrested on or off campus, that student-athlete is subject to immediate

suspension from the athletic program. In addition, alleged hazing incidents will be reported to the Office of

Student Affairs. Investigation into the alleged incidents may include University Police, Residence Life, the

Athletic Department, or the Office of Student Affairs. If a hazing incident or incidents are verified, all student-

athletes involved in alleged hazing will be immediately suspended from the athletic program. In the case of

arrests or hazing incidents, the student-athlete can make a formal request for reinstatement after legal/campus-

wide conduct processes have been resolved. This request should be made in writing to the Athletic Director. If

the Athletic Director, in consultation with the head coach, is willing to consider reinstatement, a review meeting

will take place between the Athletic Director, the head coach, and the student-athlete. Reinstatement, if any,

will be determined at that time. After reinstatement, the Athletic Director will notify the appropriate persons of

the reinstatement. Student-athletes should understand that hazing is against the law and will not be tolerated at

SUNY Canton. The Athletic Department will assist all legal authorities with their efforts to arrest and convict

anyone who has been found to be in violation of campus hazing policy and hazing laws.

Disclosure Statement:

Student-athletes are foremost students of SUNY Canton and as such are governed by the rules and regulations

of behavior as published in the SUNY Canton Student Handbook. Athletic Department conduct policies and

procedures related to a student-athlete’s violation of college policy shall be secondary to college policy unless

the nature of the violation is such that immediate attention is necessary. In such instances the Department may

choose to enforce immediate educational or disciplinary sanctions, such as suspension from a game or games or

temporary or permanent suspension from the team. In general, if the College's Conduct process has been

involved, the Athletic Department reserves the right to postpone any disciplinary action until after the college-

wide process has been completed.

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Grievance procedures for student-athletes are the same procedures followed by the entire student body at SUNY

Canton. These procedures can be found in the SUNY Canton Student Handbook.

2.4 Hazing Policy

The Department of Athletics at SUNY Canton supports only those activities which are constructive,

educational, and inspirational and that contribute to the intellectual and positive personal development of

students. SUNY Canton and SUNY Canton Athletics unequivocally oppose any situation created intentionally

to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Hazing is strictly prohibited

by New York State Law, SUNY Canton and the SUNY Canton Athletic Department. The College interprets

hazing as any act whether physical, mental, emotional or psychological, which subjects another person,

voluntarily or involuntarily, to anything that may abuse, mistreat, degrade, humiliate, harass, or intimidate the

person, or which in any fashion compromise the inherent dignity of the person. In addition, any requirements by

a member which compels another member to participate in any activity which is against College policy or

state/federal law will be defined as hazing. Actions and activities which are prohibited include, but are not

limited to, the following:

• Any type of initiation or other activity where there is an expectation of individuals joining a particular team to

participate in behavior designed to humiliate, degrade or abuse them regardless of the person’s willingness to

participate.

• Forcing, requiring or pressuring an individual to consume alcohol or any other substance.

• Forcing, requiring or pressuring an individual to shave any part of the body including hair on the head.

• Any requirement or pressure put on an individual to participate in any activity which is illegal, perverse,

publicly indecent, contrary to genuine morals and/or belief, e.g. public profanity, indecent or lewd conduct or

sexual gestures in public, nudity at any time or forced reading of pornographic material, paddling, beating or

otherwise permitting a member to hit other members.

• Required eating of anything an individual would refuse to eat otherwise.

• Any activity or action that creates a risk to the health, safety or property of the College or any member of its

community.

• Forcing or requiring calisthenics, such as push-ups, sit-ups and runs.

• Assigning or endorsing pranks such as stealing or harassment of another organization. Engaging in public

stunts.

• Awakening or disturbing individuals during normal sleeping hours.

• Expecting or pressuring individuals to participate in an activity in which the full membership is not willing to

participate.

• Physical, mental, emotional or psychological abuse of any kind. Subjecting a member to cruel and unusual

psychological conditions.

• Forcing, encouraging or pressuring someone to wear in public apparel which is conspicuous and not within the

norm of what is considered to be in good taste.

• Having substances such as eggs, mud, paint, honey, etc. thrown at, poured on or otherwise applied to the body

of a member.

• Morally degrading/humiliating games or other activity that makes a member the object of amusement, ridicule

or intimidation.

2.5 Harassment Policy Harassment is defined as verbal or physical conduct interfering with an individual’s performance or creating an

intimidation, hostile or offensive work, education, or living environment. Harassment includes, but is not

limited to, slurs and verbal or physical conduct. The college prohibits harassment of any kind based on, but not

limited to, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, or disability.

It is College policy that all employees and students have a right to work and study in an environment free of

discrimination that encompasses freedom from sexual harassment of its employees and students in any form.

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Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly affects an individual’s

employment or program of study, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance or academic

performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile work or school environment.

Such conduct may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Specifically, no employee of

SUNY Canton shall threaten or insinuate, either explicitly or implicitly, that any employee’s or student’s

submission to or rejection of sexual advance will in any way influence any decision regarding the advancement,

assigned duties, grade, or any other condition of employment, career, or educational development.

It is the victim’s legal obligation to directly inform the harasser that the conduct is unwelcome and must stop.

Employees and students who have complaints of sexual harassment should, in appropriate circumstances, report

such conduct to their supervisors or advisors. If this is not appropriate, they should report such conduct to the

Provost. Where investigation confirms the allegations, appropriate corrective action will be taken.

2.6 Title IX The State University of New York at Canton is a public institution with a long-standing commitment to

equal opportunity for all. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the

Educational Amendments of 1972, Executive Order #28, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504, and the

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, SUNY Canton does not discriminate on the basis of color, race,

religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or disability in admission or access to, or

treatment or employment in, its programs. Persons inquiring about Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of

1973 should contact the 504 Coordinator, (315) 386-7392. Persons inquiring about Title IX of the Educational

Amendment of 1972 should contact, the TitleIX Coordinator, French Hall 100, (315) 386-7048, e-mail

title9@canton.edu.

All coeducational institutions of higher education that participate in any Federal student financial aid and

have intercollegiate athletics programs are required to provide information concerning their intercollegiate

athletics programs under the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act of 1994, section 485g of the HEA of 1965, 20

U.S.C. 1092.

The most recent SUNY Canton EADA report is available to the general public at

www.ope.ed.gov/athletics/.

Any complaints of discrimination or sexual harassment should be directed to:

Title IX Coordinator, French Hall 100, (315)386-7048, or

Dean of Students, Miller Campus Center 225, (315)386-7120, or

Deputy Chief of University Police, Dana Hall, (315)386-7777, or

e-mail title9@canton.edu.

The Title IX grievance procedure and complaint form can be found at:

http://www.canton.edu/forms/TitleIX_Emergency.pdf

2.7 Assorted Student-Athlete Policies and Expectations

Game Conduct/Sportsmanship - All student-athletes are expected to display the utmost respect to game

officials, coaches, and their opponents. Sportsmanship is an essential ingredient to the successful image of

SUNY Canton.

Specifically student-athletes are expected to:

Participate in each competition with intensity and clean competitiveness

Be professional and courteous when addressing game officials (limited to team captains)

Be professional and courteous when addressing members of opposing coaching staffs

Be positive in your efforts at supporting your own team as well as any other SUNY Canton athletic

team.

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Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs - All student-athletes are responsible for the materials provided in the

SUNY Canton Student Handbook and in this manual relating to substance abuse. The Athletic Department

supports the understanding that alcohol, tobacco and other drug use is detrimental to the student and can be a

violation of team, department and college rules. Specifically: ALCOHOL consumption by a student-athlete

under 21 years of age is illegal. The use of DRUGS (recreational or performance enhancing) is illegal. The use

of any tobacco products at an NCAA sponsored event is a violation and will affect eligibility. Any of these

violations will warrant disciplinary action from the department and/or college.

As per rule 11.1.5 in the NCAA Division III manual, the use of tobacco is prohibited by all game personnel

(e.g. coaches, trainers, managers, and game officials) in all sports during practice and competition.

Student-athletes will be accountable for any alcohol-related incident in which she or he is involved.

Alcohol related incidents can include but are not limited to the following: Underage drinking

Drunken and disorderly conduct

Public intoxication

Destruction of property while under the influence

Assault while under the influence

Use of alcohol in hotel rooms/college vehicles while on an Athletics Department sponsored trip

Alcohol poisoning

As a student host, drinking in the presence of a prospective student-athlete, and encouraging any

consumption of alcohol or other drugs by fellow student-athletes

Alcohol Awareness Programs

Educational programs that stress positive attitudes and behavior and emphasize the dangers of alcohol

consumption are equally important. SUNY Canton and the athletic department are committed to fostering an

environment that will offer alternative academic and social settings to eliminate alcohol abuse. The college

recognizes that the abuse of alcohol is a very serious problem which is detrimental to the individual student, to

the educational process and the learning environment. The college encourages students to attend educational

awareness programs which address the issues concerning alcohol consumption.

Counseling

The SUNY Canton Counseling Center consists of professional counselors who will provide personal counseling

support, assessment and referrals for students regarding alcohol and drug related issues. The Counseling Center

also trains peer educators who assist in delivering alcohol and drug awareness/educational programs on campus.

The Counseling Center will maintain an extensive resource library of books, pamphlets, videos and tapes.

Scheduling - All scheduling of competition and practice is done at the discretion of the coach and the

department administrators. We recognize the sensitivity necessary in scheduling when it comes to class times

and personal issues such as religious holidays. All scheduling considerations are made with sensitivity to these

and other issues; however, some conflicts may arise. Please make coaches and professors aware of any potential

conflicts as soon as possible.

Missed Class Policy - Student-athletes who will be missing class because of a competition should notify their

instructors at the beginning of the semester and are responsible for all tests, papers, homework, and materials

that are covered while absent. Please use the Class Dismissal Form (Appendix A) to gain approval for missing

or departing a class early. Student-athletes are not permitted to miss class due to practice times or team

meetings. This is considered an NCAA violation. It is critical to make arrangements and open lines of

communication with your professors well in advance of any required absence.

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Physicals and Insurance - All student-athletes are required to be cleared physically for practice or competition

through our Sports Medicine Staff. Any test or consultations needed to gain approval for participation are the

responsibility of the student-athlete. All injuries and subsequent insurance issues must be coordinated through

Athletic Training and proceed under the guidance of the Head Athletic Trainer.

Promotions and Marketing - The marketing and promotion of your team begins with you. Please be sure to

encourage friends, family, faculty, and campus groups to come to your events. Also, if you would like others to

attend your contests, it is helpful for you to make an effort to attend the contests of other sports.

Media and Sports Information - Our goals are to effectively communicate to the media and public (including

the campus community) information about our teams and programs. Please contact the Sports Information

Office any time that you have been contacted/approached by the media prior to commenting or conducting an

interview. All interviews will be set up through the Sports Information Office.

Special Events - Each year the department will sponsor several events which all student-athletes are required to

attend. The department takes great care in scheduling these events to ensure that there will be no conflicts.

Some examples of these events include this Student-Athlete Orientation, Roos Hop to Help Day, and the

Athletic Awards End-of-the-Year Picnic.

Time Management - This is the key to student-athlete success!

Establish priorities - There are two priorities for a student-athlete. The first is to be a student and the second is

to be an athlete. The division III philosophy is that of establishing and maintaining an environment in which a

student-athlete’s athletic activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete’s educational

experience, essentially finding a balance in being a success in both areas. Here are some tips:

• Set goals for each course and work to achieve those goals.

• Make sure you attend all classes unless you have been legally excused for any athletics contest.

• Be prepared well in advance and arrive to class on time.

• Stay bright and alert by maintaining a healthy sleep schedule. Depriving the body of sleep can be a

student- athlete’s biggest enemy.

• Keep up with your class work on a daily basis.

• Complete all assignments and submit them on time. Student-athletes are NEVER excused from class

assignments because of competition.

3.0 Section III: NCAA and NAC Compliance

3.1 Division III Philosophy Statement

Colleges and universities in Division III place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational

experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs. They seek to establish and

maintain an environment in which athletic activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athletes

educational experience. They also seek to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity

and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff.

SUNY Canton is a full member of NCAA Division III. Accordingly, all of SUNY Canton’s athletic policies,

procedures and philosophies will adhere and promote the goals and standards of the NCAA.

To achieve this end, SUNY Canton will:

(a) Place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators

and place greater emphasis on the internal constituency (students, alumni, institutional personnel) than

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on the general public and its entertainment needs;

(b) Award no athletically related financial aid to any students;

(c) Encourage the development of sportsmanship and positive societal attitudes in all constituents,

including student-athletes, coaches, administrative personnel, and spectators;

(d) Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of athletics opportunities for their

students;

(e) Assure that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their

relationships with student-athletes;

(f) Assure that athletics participants are not treated differently from other members of the student body;

(g) Assure that athletics programs support the institution’s educational mission by financing, staffing

and controlling the programs through the same general procedures as other departments of the

institution;

(h) Provide equitable athletics opportunities for males and females and give equal emphasis to men’s

and women’s sports;

(i) Support ethnic gender diversity for all constituents;

(j) Give primary emphasis to regional in-season competition; and

(k) Support student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of athletics performance, which may

include opportunities for participation in national championships, by providing all teams with

adequate facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive opportunities.

The purpose of the NCAA is to assist its members in developing the basis for consistent, equitable competition

while minimizing infringement on the freedom of individual institutions to determine their own special

objectives and programs. The above statement articulates principles that represent commitment to Division III

and implementation of programs by institution and conferences.

3.2 Compliance Overview

Compliance with NCAA, NAC and institutional regulations is an integral part of the SUNY Canton Athletic

Department. As a student-athlete, you have a vested interest in ensuring compliance with the guidelines outlined

by the NCAA, NAC and College. It is your responsibility to know and abide by the guidelines set forth by those

institutions. Failure to abide by these guidelines may result in your ineligibility to participate and/or your team’s

forfeiture of games, matches, or tournaments. Please check with the Athletic Director or the Compliance

Coordinator if you have any questions about any NCAA or NAC regulations.

EMPLOYMENT - All compensation received by a student-athlete must be consistent with the limitations on

financial aid set forth in Bylaw 15 of the NCAA Division III manual. Compensation may be paid to a student

athlete:

Only for work actually performed

At a rate commensurate with the going rate in that on-campus or off-campus position for similar

services.

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PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES - Before participation in any institutional, charitable, educational, or

nonprofit promotion, student-athletes must check with the compliance coordinator to see if the activity is

permissible by the NCAA.

AWARDS - You may never accept a cash award or a cash-equivalent award for athletics participation. Check

with the compliance coordinator before accepting any award based on athletic ability (e.g. first place in summer

tournaments, half-time contests, etc.). Please see the athletic director or compliance coordinator with specific

questions.

WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS - All student-athletes must be enrolled in 12 credit hours (full time) to

participate in athletics. Before a student-athlete adds or drops a current course, s/he must see the compliance

coordinator before completing the SUNY Canton College Drop-Add form, available from the Registrar’s

Office.

COUNTABLE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES - Countable athletic activities are defined as:

1. Practice, including team conditioning/fitness activities, field, floor, or on-court activity, setting offensive or

defensive alignments, chalk talk, lecture/discussion of strategy, activities using equipment relating to the

sport, and review of game film. Practice cannot be conducted after competition except between contests,

rounds, or events in a multi-day or multi-event competition. No class time can be missed for practice except

when a team is traveling.

2. Competition, including all competition and any athletically related activities on the day of competition,

counts as three hours regardless of the actual duration.

3. Required weight-training and conditioning activities.

4. Videotape reviews of practices or contests required, supervised or monitored by institutional staff.

5. Required participation in camps, clinics or workshops.

6. Meetings initiated by coaches or institutional staff on athletically related matters.

7. Individual workout required or supervised by a member of the coaching staff.

8. Captain’s practices.

9. Visiting the competition site in the sports of cross country and golf.

The activities listed can take place only during your sport’s declared season. Your coach determines the

duration of the season by following the length of playing season guidelines listed in the NCAA Division III

Manual.

There must be one day off per week in which no countable athletic activity occurs. This day may be a day of

cancelled competition. The exception to this rule occurs prior to the first day of classes, between terms and

during participation in NCAA Championships.

The student-athlete may not miss class time for practice activities except when a team is traveling to an away

from home contest and the practice is in conjunction with the contest. No class time may be missed for a

practice or competition in the nontraditional season as well.

Outside of the declared playing season, student-athletes and members of the coaching staff shall not engage in

athletically related activities per Bylaw 17.02.1.1

AGENTS - An individual shall be ineligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if he or she ever has

agreed (orally or in writing) to be represented by an agent for the purpose of marketing his or her athletic ability

or reputation in that sport. For further information on this subject matter please check with the A.D.,

compliance coordinator, or refer to the NCAA Division III manual under Bylaw 12.3.

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3.3 Academic Eligibility

ADMISSIONS AND ACADEMIC STANDARDS

In order to compete in intercollegiate athletics, SUNY Canton student-athletes must meet all NCAA Division III

and NAC eligibility rules.

All student-athletes must be in good academic standing as defined by SUNY Canton in order to compete in

intercollegiate athletics. These standards consist of the following:

A. The Student Athlete must remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester

B. The Student Athlete must be making satisfactory academic progress.

C. The Student-Athlete must be in good academic standing.

Good Standing

TO RE-

REGISTER

FOR

SEMESTER

COMPLETED

HOURS

(EARNED

HOURS)

CUMULATIVE

GPA

2 9 1.50

3 18 1.75

4 27 2.00

5 39 2.00

6 51 2.00

7 63 2.00

8 75 2.00

9 90 2.00

10 105 2.00

At the discretion of the appropriate school dean, imputed credit hours may be used in determining a

student’s academic status.

**Any matriculated student who earns an index of 0.00 in any semester may be suspended and any

matriculated student who earns a GPA of less than 1.50 in each of two consecutive semesters may be

suspended. Exceptions to this rule may be made by the School Dean.

3.4 Gambling Student-athletes shall not knowingly:

1. Provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate

athletics competition

2. Solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team

3. Accept a bet on any team representing the institution

4. Solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g. cash, shirt, dinner) that has

tangible value

5. 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.

See NCAA Bylaw 10.3 for clarification.

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3.5 Recruiting All student athletes who assist in recruiting must strictly adhere to the following:

1. To conduct oneself in a responsible manner at all times.

2. To be a representative of the College and the athletics program.

3. To ensure that the prospect is not taken any place where there are drugs or alcohol.

4. To be concerned about the safety and welfare of the recruit. This includes comfort, food, sleeping quarters and

staying with the prospect.

5. To discuss and plan activities with the head coach prior to all recruit visitations. The coach should be available

for suggestions.

6. If a personal vehicle is used for off campus activities, be advised that the owner’s insurance is responsible for

all coverage.

3.6 NCAA Banned Substances 2017-18 NCAA Drug-Testing Program

Please click on the link below for current NCAA Drug Testing Program Protocol http://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/SSI2017-18%20Drug%20Testing%20Program%20Protocol_20170724.pdf

STIMULANTS ANABOLIC AGENTS

Amiphenazole Androstenedione

Amphetamine Boldenone

Bemigride Clenbuterol

Benzphetamine Clostebol

Bromantan Dehydrochlormethyl-testosterone

Caffeine Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Chlorphentermine Dihydrotestosterone

Cocaine Dromostanolone

Cropropamide Fluoxymesterone

Crothetamide Mesterolone

Diethylpropion Methandienone

Dimethylamphetamine Methenolone

Doxapram Methyltestosterone

Ephedrine Nandrolone

Ethamivan Norandrostenedione

Ethylamphetamine Norethandrolone

Fencamfamine Oxandrolone

Meclofenoxate Oxymesterone

Methamphetamine Oxymetholone

Methylphenidate Stanozolol

Nikethamide Testosterone

Pemoline Related compounds

Pentetrazol

Phendimetrazine DIURETICS

Phenmetrazine Acetazolamide

Phentermine Bendroflumethiazide

Picrotoxine Benzthiazide

Pipradol Bumetanide

Prolintane Chlorothiazide

Strychnine Chlorthalidone

Related compounds Ethacrynic acid

Flumethiazide

STREET DRUGS Furosemide

Heroin Hydrochlorothiazide

Marijuana Hydroflumethiazide

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Methyclothiazide

Metolazone

PEPTIDE HORMONES & ANALOGUES Polythiazide

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Chorionic gonadotrophin Quinethazone

Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) Spironolactone

Corticotrophin (ACTH) Triamterene

Growth hormone (HGH, somatotrophin) Trichlormethiazide

All the respective releasing factors of the above-

mentioned substances also are banned.

Related compounds

Erythropoietin (EPO)

See NCAA Bylaw 31.2.3.1 for further clarification.

Section IV: Departmental Policies and Operational Procedures

4.1 Eligibility Procedures

Before any student-athlete may participate in his/her first practice session, he/she must complete all appropriate

NCAA or NAC forms and be certified eligible to compete for SUNY Canton. This procedure occurs for ALL

athletes each sports season. All head coaches will assist in the process and will submit the paperwork to the

Compliance Officer. The head coach will be provided an update on the status of his/her team and must follow

up with missing forms from his/her athlete.

A. Physicals

As part of the eligibility procedures, each athlete must show proof of being physically fit to compete in a

Division III athletics program before the initial team practice session. Each athlete is required to have

documentation from either 1) their primary physician (use the physical release form #6 posted below) if they are

a first year athlete at SUNY Canton or 2) a re-check of their vitals by our medical staff on campus for returning

athletes.

Athletes may not participate in any practice or contest until they show proof that they are in satisfactory

condition. The head coach is responsible for making sure that the athletes are eligible to participate, and for

providing the assistant athletic director with the necessary documentation to prove the athlete’s ability to

participate. The Assistant Athletics Director/Compliance Officer is responsible for keeping records and

documentation of the athlete’s eligibility. The Head Athletic Trainer will also keep copies of student-athletes’

medical documents.

B. Forms

All necessary forms will be distributed to all student-athletes prior to the start of each season. They can also be

found on the athletic department website at www.rooathletics.com. These forms need to be returned to the head

coach who will provide his/her team's information to the Compliance Coordinator and Athletic Director.

4.2 Academic Policies and Support

In accordance with the goals of the College, academic progress of the student-athlete must take precedence over

matters related purely to intercollegiate athletics. Athletic talent will not be exploited at the expense of the

educational and personal development of the student-athlete.

Students who participate in intercollegiate athletics at SUNY Canton shall be expected to maintain the academic

standards required of all students at the College and adhere to all applicable NCAA and NAC regulations. The

College realizes the publicity, exposure and branding benefits that an outstanding athletic program can produce

and intends to recruit student-athletes who reflect an image consistent with the institutional aims of learning and

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higher education. SUNY Canton will not allow athletic performance to become more important than academic

performance.

A. Class Attendance A student-athlete at SUNY Canton is expected to attend all meetings of a class for which he/she is registered. In

the event that the student is repeatedly absent from classes, the head coach and athletic director are responsible

for enforcing the class attendance policy. In the event of student-athlete class absenteeism, the Athletics

department has the right to perform any of the following disciplinary actions: hold the athlete out of practices,

have the athlete sit out games, and/or dismiss the athlete from the team for the remainder of the season. If class

is missed due to an approved contest, the student-athlete is responsible for making up any missed assignments

and gaining an understanding of the material or information missed. The athletic department will send out a

campus-wide email to faculty and staff members to notify instructors when travel or game times have the

potential to conflict with class or lab schedules.

B. Academic Integrity

Students are responsible for their academic work. Plagiarism and other forms of cheating or dishonesty may

result in a failing test, course grade or suspension. All student-athletes are subject to the same academic policies

and procedures that are applied and enforced on a College wide basis.

C. Academic Services

The Academic Support Services Center provides comprehensive technical and academic resources to the SUNY

Canton campus and community. Located in the Miller Campus Center, it collaborates across university

departments to provide quality service in support of student success and retention.

The Center provides a wide variety of services to aid the student-athlete in their academic success including, but

not limited to: tutoring, placement testing and academic counseling.

i) Tutoring

The SUNY Canton library is equipped the services necessary to tutor students in the areas of accounting,

writing, statistics, and math. Available in the form of peer or faculty tutoring, the sessions are on a drop-in basis

with hours posted outside the Center at the beginning of each semester. Tutorials are available in both hard copy

and computer software covering a wider variety of areas such as Psychology, Math, Accounting, Criminal

Justice, Spanish and Writing. Online tutorials are also available to help students preparing for the Graduate

Record Exam.

ii) Testing

The Office of Admissions, after reviewing academic transcripts, determines which placement test, if any, are

necessary for incoming students. The staff in Academic Services serves to administer these placement tests.

Also, current students can make arrangements for make-up testing with permission from course instructors by

completing a testing request form from the Center. While scheduling an appointment, the student then gives that

form to the instructor who will provide the Center with the make-up test copy. All tests must be scheduled at

least 24 hours in advance.

iii) Special Needs Accommodations

Student Accessibility Services which is located in the Miller Campus Center works with students who have

special learning needs to document any necessary supported accommodations, academic adjustments and

auxiliary aids. Examples of available accommodations are: alternate testing location, extended time for testing,

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testing on computer, textbooks on tape, and use of a note taker. Students requesting services are encouraged to

contact the Center Director as early as possible to provide documentation and to discuss their needs.

iv) Advising Drop-In Center

The Advising Drop-In Center was established to assist students in finding the answers needed for a successful

college experience. There are many areas of assistance:

Provide a supplement and a complement to faculty advisor meetings.

Give general explanations about different majors

Provide current degree checklists for personal reference

Answer questions about services available on campus

Explain how UCanWeb works, how to register for classes, how to locate information on the SUNY

Canton website

Provide the tools to make the best use of time at SUNY Canton

Assist in understanding academic options

Provide general college success tips and study strategies

Work with students on academic probation to help to succeed

Empower students to make wise decisions

4.3 Team Guidelines

As members of a SUNY Canton athletic team, student-athletes are expected to understand and adhere to the

following facets of athletic involvement.

A. Team Rules:

The head coach is responsible for the total conduct of his or her sport program within the limits of authority

defined by school and NCAA and/ or NAC policies, rules and regulations. All policies established by coaches

are in the best interest of student-athletes and shall be enforced without prejudice. All training rules and rules of

curfew or conduct shall be established by the head coach. All rules shall be clearly stated and circumstances

which result in the removal of the student-athlete from the program should be specifically defined. These rules

shall be submitted in writing to, and are filed by, the athletic director.

B. Schedules

Coaches are required to submit four (4) copies of their activities including practices, scrimmages and team

functions to the following people: athletics director, compliance officer/assistant athletic director, athletic

trainer, and facilities coordinator. A master schedule for the entire Athletic program will be compiled and

distributed by the facilities coordinator on the first of each month to all coaches, Maintenance, Campus Safety

and other selected personnel. It is expected that if a practice is cancelled or two teams are switching times, the

facilities coordinator and athletic trainer are both notified via email or in writing. If a coach is cancelling

practice all together, it is expected that the A.D., facilities coordinator and athletic trainer be advised of the

change as soon as possible. Amendments to schedule must be submitted via e-mail no later than 6 hours prior to

change.

Head coaches, in close consultation with the A.D. and Assistant A.D.s, will create a competitive schedule with

the appropriate number of contests for each program. Game scheduling should always be balanced during the

weekdays ~ being sensitive to class schedules so that student-athletes and their class attendance are not

compromised.

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C. Competition & Travel Components

i) Equipment:

All practice gear provided to every student-athlete is the property of SUNY Canton and its sports programs. If

there becomes a point in the season where an athlete is separated from the team due to injury, quitting or

removed due to infractions, all the equipment and gear provided MUST be returned to your head coach within

48 hours of final separation. If any equipment or gear is not returned to the head coach, steps will be taken in

the Student Records Office and a hold will be placed on your account. This will result in a freeze on your

account until equipment is returned or until a payment is made by you for the replacement of the equipment or

gear.

At the completion of the season, your head coach will collect all uniforms, balls, travel bags, practice gear, etc.

which is normally returned post season. If your coach allows you to keep certain items, you will be advised of

these decisions in advance. Otherwise, student-athletes are expected to return everything!

ii) Meals:

The head coach is responsible for providing meals to the players when meals are missed due to travel for away

games and/or are not available on campus. The general allotments for meals are as follows: $5 breakfast, $5

lunch, $12 dinner = $22/player/day. When the cafeteria is not open due to holiday breaks and the team’s

practice schedule requires players to be on campus, the head coach is also responsible for providing the players

with meals or per diem. Per diem for breaks is $10/player/day.

iii) Travel:

Student athletes, coaches, and any representative of the College and/or athletic department are expected to

follow certain minimum standards when representing themselves, their teammates, and the school, during

competitions with other institutions. Student-athletes must adhere to the SUNY Canton Code of Conduct and

the Athletic Travel Conduct Code regardless if your team is on or off campus. Because of the high visibility of

student-athletes, this expectation is further extended to the public arena. The Department of Athletics will

review violations of misconduct, and may apply further sanctions as they relate to participation in athletics.

The conduct code is as follows:

1. Dress appropriately when representing the College. Do not wear apparel with alcohol or cigarette

advertisements or offensive language.

2. In public you should be respectful and mature. Horseplay and using profanity is not acceptable

behavior. Maintain an overall courteous and considerate manner.

3. Vandalism and theft of any kind in hotels, restaurants, sites of competition and all other places will

not be tolerated. Take proper care of hotel rooms and be respectful of other hotel guests.

4. Always clean up the locker room after your team’s use when you travel.

5. When traveling overnight with team and staying in a hotel there should be a curfew with a room

check.

6. When staying at hotel with team, NO ONE regardless of age should enter bar or lounge area.

7. Make sure your coach knows where you are at all times.

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D. Housing

All SUNY Canton residence halls fall under the direction of the Director of Residence Life. Permission from

the Director of Residence Life and/or the Vice-President of Student Affairs must be obtained through the

Director of Athletics in cooperation with coaches for student-athletes who have a need to use the facility other

than at times it is normally open. Requests for such housing should be made a minimum of 30 days in advance

of the required stay, and must be submitted in writing to the Director of Athletics and the Director of Residence

Life. Examples of these times are: holiday vacation periods during the academic year (Presidents Day,

Thanksgiving, Christmas break, Easter break) as well as training camp for fall sports in August, before classes

begin.

E. Sports Information

The Sports Information Director coordinates publicity and promotion of student-athletes, each program and the

Kangaroos brand. Any information distributed through the media and various College publications regarding

student-athletes will be released through this office. The SID position is in place to assist the student-athletes,

coaches and athletic personnel in achieving positive publicity and recognition for their efforts in the name of

SUNY Canton. Information regarding special accomplishments not readily available or known to the Athletic

Department should be remitted to this office. Out of season and summer achievements, academic and

nonacademic recognition, and community service should be submitted in a timely fashion.

Each student-athlete will be asked to complete a student-athlete sports information profile to be used as an aid

in helping with the publicity effort. These profiles must be filled out in their entirety. Student-athletes assume a

role as representatives of SUNY Canton; therefore, they inherit a responsibility to SUNY Canton, their

teammates, coaches, and fans to interact cooperatively with the media and community members. The SID office

will assist student-athletes in fostering and developing a positive approach to the media. Student-athletes should

realize that this opportunity is a learning experience in developing communication skills that will be helpful in

their professional and business careers. All interviews for student athletes must be cleared with the athletic

director and/or SID. If student athletes encounter any problems with the media, they should contact the athletic

office immediately.

F. Exit Interviews

The Athletic Department will conduct confidential interviews of selected student-athletes at the conclusion of

each academic year. Student-athletes will be randomly selected to discuss and provide input on a range of

athletic issues to better assess individual athletic programs and the policies of the Athletic Department.

Information will be provided to the Director of Athletics to aid in program evaluation. The identity of selected

student-athletes will not be revealed.

G. Grievance Policy

The SUNY Canton Athletic Department is committed to prompt and fair resolution of all complaints or

grievances in the most equitable way possible for all persons concerned. In all instances, the principles of fair

play and due process, consistent with the student's rights and responsibilities, will determine departmental

action. The department expects that attempts will be made to resolve any complaints or grievances through the

procedures outlined below. If satisfactory resolution of the problem proves impossible through the informal

mechanism, formal grievance procedures may be employed.

Any student with a complaint or grievance involving an athletic team coach, department official, or policy

should discuss and attempt to resolve the complaint or grievance with the person (s) responsible. All persons

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involved in the process should make every attempt to resolve problems as promptly as possible. If satisfactory

resolution cannot be reached by the parties involved, the following actions may be taken by the grievant:

1. The grievant may consult informally and confidentially with the Athletics Director. With the aid of

that person, the grievant may attempt to identify other approaches to resolving the problem. After

consultation, the grievant should make an additional attempt to resolve the problem with the person (s)

involved.

2. If no satisfactory resolution of the complaint or grievance can be achieved, the grievant may request

that the Athletics Director call together the persons involved in an attempt to facilitate an informal

resolution.

3. If a meeting among those involved is not feasible or if the parties are unable to resolve the complaint

or grievance to their satisfaction, the grievant may request the involvement of the Faculty Athletics

Representative.

4. At the point when the Faculty Athletics Representative becomes involved, the grievant should outline

in writing the complaints, the persons involved and other pertinent information.

5. The Faculty Athletics Representative, the Athletics Director and all parties involved will reach a

decision within 72 hours and notify the grievant in writing.

H. Substance Abuse Policy

The Higher Education Amendment of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 require that all

institutions of higher education prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol

by students and employees. Similarly, the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires federal contractors and

recipients of federal grants to maintain a drug-free environment. The above laws require that SUNY Canton

adopt and implement certain mandatory rules of conduct, and strictly enforce these rules by disciplinary

measures.

Therefore, as part of its mission and objectives, SUNY Canton is committed to providing all students, faculty

and staff with a safe, healthful and pleasant environment in which to study and work. Part of this commitment is

that the College will be completely free from the presence and adverse effects of illegal drugs and unauthorized

use of alcohol.

Due to your participation in intercollegiate athletics at SUNY Canton, you are immediately recognized as a

leader who is expected to make responsible decisions. The following policy regarding Drug and Alcohol use is

a College wide policy that the Athletics Department will observe.

If any student, faculty, or staff member has a problem with drug or alcohol dependency which could lead to a

violation of the Rules of Conduct and result in disciplinary action, he or she must do what is necessary to see

that a violation does not occur. If professional treatment or other outside assistance is needed to help resolve the

dependency problem, it is the responsibility of the student, faculty or staff member to obtain such assistance and

work toward a successful resolution of the problem. The Counseling Office is available to provide information

and confidential, professional referrals to students who conscientiously request such assistance. Inquiries will be

kept confidential.

Please refer to the Student Handbook for the rules of conduct and discipline for alcohol and drugs as

it applies to students for a more complete explanation of campus policies as defined by the College.

SUNY Canton will impose disciplinary sanctions on students for violations of the Rules of Conduct

established by this program. The College, in its sole discretion, will determine whether a violation has occurred

and what the appropriate disciplinary measure will be.

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In addition to the disciplinary sanctions that the College will impose on violators of its Rules of Conduct,

students should also be aware of the applicable legal sanctions under state and federal law for the unlawful sale

or possession or use of illicit drugs and alcohol.

4.4 Sports Medicine

A. Athletic Trainer

SUNY Canton provides a certified athletic trainer for all home athletic contests and most practice dates,

offering the following services to the Canton athletic department and visiting student-athletes: athletic first aid

and emergency care; evaluation and diagnostic services; preventive programs for athletics; non-surgical

treatments; rehabilitation.

B. Training Room

The training room is available before and after games and practices and is staffed by an athletic trainer. It

includes an ice machine, ice cups, whirlpool, hot packs and first aid supplies. The taping cart will be stocked

with minimal supplies. Any athlete who needs to be taped or who requires treatment must wait until the athletic

trainer is present and ready. There is NO self-treatment occurring without the direction of the athletic trainer.

This room will be kept locked while athletic trainers are not available. Each head coach will be provided a

training kit full of necessary supplies for their team’s road games.

C. Medical Emergencies

Medical emergencies during an athletic contest are to be conducted in the following manner:

1. All emergencies will be evaluated by the trainer at the site, whether practice or game situation. In the

case there is no trainer present, the situation will be evaluated by an EMT supplied by the college or the

head coach.

2. The need for an ambulance to transport an athlete will be determined by the trainer, or in the case no

trainer is present, the EMT or head coach. University Police will be contacted when needing off-campus

assistance. Coaches should follow SUNY Canton policy regarding contacting emergency personnel, and

are responsible for all follow-up including reports to the director of athletics.

3. The coach will be informed of the student-athlete’s condition by medical personnel from the medical

facility and/or the trainer, and the coach will contact the athletics director with all information that same

night.

4. The head coach must provide the athletics director with a completed Injury Report Form within 24

hours of the injury. SEE FORMS.

The coaching staff will be advised by a physician or trainer as to the injured athletes status and ability to

participate. A coach disregarding advice for non-participation will be liable for further injuries the student-

athlete may receive due to the first injury, and will be subject to disciplinary action. A final decision of

participation lies solely with the physician treating the student-athlete or the athletic trainer, depending on the

severity of the injury.

A written note of clearance is required to return to activity.

D. Insurance

SUNY Canton requires all student-athletes to possess and show proof of medical insurance.

Student-athletes can either enroll in the Student Accident and Health Insurance program offered by the College

or have their own personal insurance (i.e. under a parent, employer, etc…).

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Student-athletes will also be covered under the athletic department’s policy as a secondary medical insurance

policy with coverage up to $90,000.

SUNY Canton provides supplemental catastrophic insurance for all student-athletes. Therefore, it does not

apply until a claim has exhausted coverage from the student-athlete’s own insurance or parent’s insurance

whichever they are covered under and the injury meets the definition of a catastrophic injury.

All student-athletes must:

Provide proper proof of health insurance coverage (copy of insurance card) to the Athletic Trainer with

appropriate policy information and inform the Athletic Trainer of any changes to insurance coverage

prior to and while participating as a student-athlete at SUNY Canton. Student-athletes will not be

allowed to practice or compete with any team until the form is complete and on file.

Provide proper emergency contact information to the Athletic Trainer and inform the Athletic Trainer of

any changes in the information while a participating student-athlete at SUNY Canton.

Authorize emergency medical treatment that may become necessary while participating as a member of

a SUNY Canton Athletic team. (Efforts will be made to contact the listed emergency contact person in

the student’s file prior to treatment.)

Guarantee the payment of all athletic related medical bills above and beyond any that might be covered

by the student-athlete’s personal insurance coverage.

The release of any and all health information contained in the student-athlete’s records maintained in the

SUNY Canton Health Center or Athletic Office to responsible parties for the purpose of medical care or

treatment.

Report any and all injuries to the coach and athletic trainer and to follow through the procedures for

documenting such injuries.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK Participation in sport requires assumption of risk of serious injury, including death. Student-athletes rightfully assume

that those who are responsible for the conduct of sport have taken responsible precautions to minimize such risk and

that their peers participating in the sport will not intentionally inflict injury upon them. The assumption of risk form

must be completed annually and must be returned before the student-athlete will be permitted to practice or play at

SUNY CANTON.

ATHLETIC PHYSICALS All new student-athletes to the College must have an athletic physical before participating in practice. If you are a

returning student-athlete, you must have a health history update within six (6) months of your first athletic practice

each academic year. All student-athletes are required to have a College Health Form on file in the Health Center. If a

student-athlete has had an illness and/or injury which called for medical attention and/or surgery in recent years, it will

help the process of having them cleared to participate if there is a letter on file in the Health Center from the attending

physician which indicates that the student-athlete has been cleared to participate in intercollegiate athletics.

It is very important that steps outlined above are followed in a timely fashion, to insure proper

payment, athlete eligibility and insurance coverage.

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4.5 Roos House - Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center (CARC) The Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center (CARC) or Roos House is an all-encompassing facility which

houses each facet of SUNY Canton Athletics including locker rooms, departmental offices, fitness center, and

game and practice facilities for student-athletes. The following are the policies and procedures specific to the

building and have been decided upon by the Facilities staff in conjunction with the Athletic Department.

A. Coaches Offices

All head coaches have office space in the CARC. Coaches use the office for recruitment, captains meetings, file

storage, organizing before and after contests and everything directly related to the success of their program.

B. Varsity Locker Rooms

The varsity locker rooms are designated to the teams that are “in season”. The locks are available for the storage

bins in each locker and you will be given a combination by your head coach.

C. Laundry Room

The laundry room is available, with the coaches’ supervision, to wash team uniforms and accessories. It

includes a washer, dryer, and clothes rack full of hangers. It is highly recommended that ALL uniforms are to

be washed and hung to dry in the laundry room. Uniforms should not be taken off campus unless the team is

competing in an away game. Once the team returns to campus or finishes the home game, all uniforms can be

collected in the rolling basket provided for each locker room and the team is responsible for the care of the

game equipment.

D. Athletic Facilities

All persons who plan on using any of the buildings facilities, including but not limited to the center's basketball

floor, Fitness Center, training room, locker facilities, and outdoor fields must have a SUNY Canton I.D. card

and/or be cleared through the Athletic Department. Membership to the center is open to all students, staff,

faculty and the general public. SUNY Canton students, faculty, staff and center members always have first

priority for use of facilities if no event or practice has been scheduled. Reserving space for use in the recreation

center and outdoor fields can be done through the CARC director, CARC assistant director or Fitness Center

Director. Those who use the facility assume all risks inherent in the use of the recreation center and/or outdoor

fields. Users, who violate any of the facility’s rules, including excessive rowdiness or offensive language or

behavior, will be asked to leave the facility.

i) CARC/ Roos House Rules

1. Users must have a valid SUNY Canton I.D. card in order to use the facilities, unless they are

authorized by the Athletic Department or are attending an athletic event.

2. Users must use the general locker room areas; they will not be allowed to use the team locker rooms.

3. Unauthorized persons are not allowed in the equipment room, laundry room, coaches’ offices or the

training room.

4. No eating or drinking on gym floor

5. The use of tobacco in any form is strictly prohibited inside and outside of the Recreation Center or

any of the outdoor fields.

6. No dark soled or dress shoes on the gym floor

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4.6 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is a select group of student-athletes representing each one of SUNY

Canton’s intercollegiate athletic teams. Student-athletes who comprise the committee will meet at least once a

month with the club advisor to discuss topics concerning intercollegiate athletics and to participate in various

community projects. All student-athletes are eligible to participate. SAAC members are athletes who WANT to

be involved, who WANT to give back to the community and who WANT to take a lead with projects. Coaches

are asked to recommend two athletes who are self-starters, who are leaders and are athletes who really want to

make a difference while they are here at SUNY Canton.

The Student Government Association funds the SAAC and encourages all student-athletes to develop their

leadership skills by participating in club activities. Meetings are scheduled around class times, team practices

and games as to minimize conflicts. Some of the yearly activities organized by SAAC include Roos Hop to

Help Day, Special Olympics, Game Day Cookouts and concessions, and others.

4.7 Intercollegiate Athletics Board (IAB)

The Intercollegiate Athletics Board is charged with monitoring, reviewing and recommending policy for the

Athletics Program. The Board, responsible for providing reports to the President, will conduct appropriate

reviews and engage in other activities that will enable it to advise the President on such matters as:

A. Planning for intercollegiate athletics participation and conferences.

B. Funding for intercollegiate athletics.

C. Standards and policies for student participation in intercollegiate athletics.

D. Other appropriate issues referred by the President.

Membership

A. Faculty and administrators combined will comprise the majority of the voting

membership of the Board.

B. To ensure adequate student representation, no less than one-third of the voting

membership of the Board will be students including at least one male and one female

member from the campus intercollegiate athletic teams.

C. Student members will be enrolled full-time in a degree program and be in good academic

standing.

D. The alumni members will be holders of a degree from SUNY Canton.

E. The Director of Athletics will serve in an ex officio capacity.

F. To ensure ample continuity when new members are appointed, the initial appointees to the Board will

be assigned staggered term dates by the President.

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5.0 Appendix - Forms

Student-Athlete Hazing Prohibition Form (5.1)

All student-athletes must read, initial and sign the below Student-Athlete Hazing Prohibition Form in order to be eligible to participate in SUNY Canton athletics. Upon completion, this form should be turned in to your coach, the department secretary or the Athletic Director and kept on file in order to insure you have read the College’s hazing policies and understand that hazing will not be tolerated at SUNY Canton. I have read and understand: (initial) _________ The definition of hazing as outlined in the Student-Athlete Handbook (pg. 11). (initial) _________ Hazing is a violation of New York State Law, prohibited by the policies of the State University of New York and SUNY Canton. (initial) _________ I agree and promise not to participate in any activity deemed to be hazing and understand what kinds of activities fit the definition of hazing. (initial)_________ I understand that if I am in violation of the hazing policy I will be subject to discipline that may include, but is not limited to, departmental or college probation, suspension from the team and/or the college and expulsion from the team and/or college. In addition, I am aware that the team may be subject to group discipline that can include, but is not limited to, team probation, cancellation of individual contests and/or cancellation of the entire season. I understand that further action may be taken by the State of New York and/or the State University of New York.

I understand that it is my responsibility to know, understand and follow the rules and policies related to hazing at SUNY Canton and that this signed

acknowledgement is in effect for the entire length of time I am a SUNY Canton student-athlete.

Name of Student-Athlete______________________________________________________________

Signature of Student-Athlete__________________________________________________________

Date_________________________ Sport__________________________________________________

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The Roo Pledge (5.2)

I, __________________________, have read and understand the SUNY Canton Student-Athlete Code of

Conduct, expectations, and responsibilities outlined in the Student-Athlete Handbook. I hereby pledge to uphold

the integrity and dignity of my sport, my coach, my teammates, the athletic department and the college by

abiding by the rules of proper conduct as outlined. I pledge to be committed to my academic pursuits and

further pledge to demonstrate proper sportsmanship as outlined in the code.

I realize that it is a privilege and not a right to be part of the ROO athletic family and understand that violating

any part and in any form the code of conduct may result in disciplinary action ranging from probation to

expulsion from the program.

I will do my best to represent the NCAA, NAC, my institution, my teammates, my coaches and myself by:

Respecting my opponent, the officials, my teammates, my coach, myself and the game; taking responsibility for

my actions in all areas of my life; having the integrity to stand by my word; striving to be a personal and team

leader; and exemplifying sportsmanship by holding myself to the highest standards of fair play. I also

understand that the Code of Conduct and my pledge is in effect for the entire length of time I am a SUNY

Canton student and certified as a student-athlete.

Print Name: __________________________________________________

Sport/s: ______________________________________________________

Signature of Student-Athlete: _____________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________________