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Student-Athlete
Handbook
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Table of Contents
Resources/Map 3
Panther Staff Directory 4
Athletic Mission Statement 5
Commitment to Academic Success 6
Study Session Guidelines and Penalties 7
Morton College Athletics Code of Conduct 8
Insurance Policy 9
Physical Examination/Injury Reporting 10
Travel Out-Of-State Rules 11
NJCAA Code of Conduct 12-13
NJCAA Eligibility 14
NJCAA Sportsmanship 15-19
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Resources
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Panther Staff Directory
Athletic Director William Jacklin 708-656-8000 ext. 2370 708-656-32161 (fax)
Assistant Athletic Director Joseph Belcaster 708-656-8000 ext. 2370 [email protected]
Athletic Success Coordinator Nydia Jaimes 708-656-8000 ext. 2371 [email protected]
Academic Advisor George Fejt 708-656-8000 ext. 2154 [email protected]
Athletic Trainer
Heather Smott TBA TBA
Student Development Liaison
James O’Connell 708-656-8000 ext. 2459 [email protected]
Associate Director – Digital Media
Micheal Kott 708-656-8000 ext. 2208 [email protected]
Head Cross Country Coach
Gus Coronado [email protected]
Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach
Juan Franco [email protected]
Head Volleyball and Softball Coach
Thomas Malesky [email protected]
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Aaron Rolle [email protected]
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Melissa Anderson [email protected]
Head Baseball Coach
Nestor Carrillo [email protected]
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Welcome!
Dear Student-Athlete,
Welcome to Morton College Athletics! Participation in intercollegiate athletics should be one of the most challenging, rewarding and exciting experiences during your time on campus. Combining a solid education while participating in athletics provides for a solid foundation and a well-rounded college experience. I’ve always felt that there is no better feeling than winning in athletics. It is important that you remember STUDENT comes before ATHLETE and that representing the college as a member of the team is a privilege, not a right. The moment you put on a Panther jersey you are accepting the responsibility to carry yourself in an exemplary manner. Therefore, a Morton College student-athlete is expected to demonstrate integrity, accountability, loyalty and sportsmanship. Competition doesn’t start and stop on the playing field; compete in the class room and compete in life. We look forward to your leadership, commitment, and talents being on full display while being a part of the Panther family. On behalf of our coaching staff and athletic department, we wish you success on the field and in the classroom. GO PANTHERS!! All the best,
Billy Jacklin Athletic Director
Morton College Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life-long learning.
Athletic Mission Statement: To provide a superior experience for all of our student-athletes and provide them with the highest quality athletic program that will give them a foundation to help compete for Illinois Skyway Conference championships, National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) championships and help them become better athletes and better citizens when they leave our campus.
Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Statement Morton College competes as a member of the Illinois Skyway Conference at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) level and are located in Region IV. The Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference affirms the importance of college completion and recognizes that student engagement and full-time enrollment are major contributors to student success. Through athletic and co-curricular competition, the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference provides significant support for initiatives such as Complete College America and Achieving the Dream. In a "results driven" environment, the ISCC affirms and recognizes its contributions to student academic success and college completion
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Commitment to Academic Success
Academic and athletic success is of the utmost importance at Morton College. Positive class attendance and continuous communication with instructors will show significant benefits for student-athletes. Student-athletes are expected to attend all classes, communicate with instructors on a regular basis and work closely with the athletic department.
The athletic department places an “athletic restriction” on all student-athlete accounts during the duration of his/her sport participation. This restriction helps minimize the chances of ineligibility, possible administrative issues and to ensure the return of college equipment. The restriction will not allow student-athletes to register/modify their class schedules online. All student-athletes must meet with the Academic Advisor to Athletics to register, add and drop classes. The restriction will only be removed from the student-athletes account by the completion of his/her two-year sport eligibility or at the request of the student-athlete if he/she no longer wishes to participate in a sport.
All student-athletes must identify themselves to all instructors the first week of each semester. This will help when progress reports are sent out and if an instructor has issues/concerns. Student-athletes are responsible for: reading each class syllabus, knowing how to get in contact with each instructor and completing all assignments and tests required. Student-athletes will uphold the Academic Honesty Policy and refrain from Plagiarism. For more information regarding the Academic Honesty Policy and Plagiarism, please read the Morton College Catalog.
Instructors may initiate an administrative withdrawal from a class, e.g. for unacceptable attendance, lack of progress, inability to pass the class or failure to meet course requirements as outlined in the syllabus, without notifying students in advance. If a student-athlete drops below 12 credit hours (full time status), it will result in immediate ineligibility from participation during the remainder of that semester and most likely in the following semester(s). It may also cause forfeiture of games and negative publicity for the student and the team. Athletes are required to immediately inform their Head Coach and Athletics about any missed classes that occur, regardless of the reason.
It is the student’s responsibility to find out if they will miss all or part of any class due to official team contests or travel. Instructors should be notify first verbally by the student-athlete then by writing by an official class absence note sent by Athletics a minimum of one week in advance of the anticipated absence. Student-athletes are responsible of notifying Athletics a minimum of one week in advance. Student-athletes will receive a maximum of 3 absence notes during his/her active sport. Student-athletes will not miss class for practice sessions. The student-athlete agrees not to use athletic participation as an excuse to miss all or part of any class when it is not approved or authorized.
Remember you are a student first, an athlete second.
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Mandatory Study Sessions Guidelines and Penalties
Guidelines: Semester GPA will determine which category for the student-athlete will be placed in. Student-athlete GPA’s will be reviewed at the end of each semester.
All transfers and freshman must take/be at study tables for three (3) hours per week.
Any student with a cumulative 3.0 or above is exempt from study tables.
Any student with a cumulative 3.0 or below must be at study tables 3 hours per week.
1 warning and then you must sit next scheduled game.
Penalties
1. Credit will not be given for failure to sign in or out. Inappropriate behavior or language will not be tolerated.
2. Athlete will receive a maximum of two warnings for any disruptive behavior or lack of studying.
a. After the 2nd warning, athlete will leave with no hours earned.
3. Falsifying study time for yourself or teammate will result in an immediate suspension from practice.
a. If the incident reoccurs athlete will be suspended from game.
4. Failure to complete mandatory weekly hours will result in the following a. 1st incident – warning b. 2nd incident – suspension from game(s) c. 3rd incident – Repeat offenders will have In-District/Scholarship revoked and removed
from team. i. This will be determined by Head Coach and Athletic Director
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Morton College Athlete Code of Conduct
Each student-athlete accepts responsibility above and beyond that of the general student body with regard to his/her conduct as a representative of the College. It is a privilege, not a right to be a member of Morton College Athletics, and therefore, he/she is held to a higher standard. Each student-athlete will abide by the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations that have been established by Morton College, the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Region IV.
Attendance – Attend all sport practices and meetings faithfully. If you are to miss, contact
the coaching staff immediately. Follow all reasonable requests made by the Athletic Director
and Coaches, especially those involving practice, rest and competitions.
Use of College Property – All equipment and/or uniforms issued to a student-athlete must
be returned in satisfactory condition to the Head Coach. Student-athletes will be financially
responsible for the replacement costs of lost, stolen, or damaged property. Failure to comply
will result in a “hold” being placed on your account.
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use – The college policy states that each student-athlete
refrains from illegal substances at all times. The NJCAA bans the use of alcohol, drugs and all
tobacco products during any athletic related event, scrimmage, practice, travel, or games.
Failure to comply will be treated on an individual basis and may be grounds for suspension
and/or dismissal from the team.
Hazing/Bullying – Occurs when you intentionally, knowingly or recklessly do something to
another person that you know or should know may endanger the physical safety or health of
that person for the purposes of pledging, joining, participating in, or maintaining membership
within an organization, such as a fraternity, sorority, club, service group, social group, or
athletic team. Hazing is illegal in the State of Illinois and is punishable by both imprisonment
and monetary fines. Prison time and the amount of money owed increase depending upon the
severity of the harm caused.
Social Media - Student-athletes are not forbidden from using social media sites, but must be
aware that third parties including the media, faculty, staff, future employers and NJCAA
officials can easily access their profiles and view all personal information. This includes all
pictures, videos and comments. Inappropriate material found by third parties affects the
perception of the student-athlete, the team, and athletic department.
o Examples of inappropriate and offensive behaviors may include, but are not limited to,
depictions or presentations of the following: Posting photos, videos or comments
showing the personal use of alcohol or chewing tobacco, that are of a sexual nature,
depicting the use of illegal drugs and using inappropriate or offensive language in
comments, videos and other postings. This includes threats of unsportsmanlike, violent
and derogatory comments towards peers, coaches, and Morton College.
If you are ever in doubt of the appropriateness of your social networking site,
consider how it reflects you, your team and Morton College.
Always try to present a positive image.
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Athletic Injury Waiver and Insurance Claims Policy
Morton College (“Morton”) fields several intercollegiate athletic teams that are available to all eligible student-athletes. When voluntarily participating in athletics/athletic travel (the “Program”) at Morton, student-athletes understand that there are inherent risks and hazards. Injuries incurred could be severe, including but not limited to fracture, paralysis or even death. Morton takes the health and safety of our student-athletes very seriously; the health, welfare and safety of our student-athletes is of top priority.
I acknowledge that I will engage in activities that involve risk or serious injury including permanent disability and death, which might not only result from my actions, inactions or negligence, but the action, inactions, or negligence of others, the rules of play, the conditions of the premises, or any equipment used. I assume and accept all the foregoing risks associated with my participation in Morton’s Program.
For and in consideration of myself taking part in Morton’s Program, I, for myself and my respective personal representatives, heirs, administers, assigns, and next of kin, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Morton, its officers, trustees, employees, agents, advisors, administrators, representatives, heirs or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) of and from any and all claims, losses, demands, liabilities, penalties, liens, encumbrances, obligations, causes of action, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) suits and damages (whether actual or punitive) on account of any injury to myself or my property, including death, that may be caused by the negligence of the Released Parties , or otherwise, while I am involved in Morton’s Program, or that occurred or is alleged to have occurred, in whole or in part, in connection with Morton’s Program, or my use of Morton’s facilities, equipment, or property.
I am encouraged to have Personal Primary medical insurance coverage. If I do not have personal primary medical insurance coverage, all injury claims incurred during official Morton College athletic participation will fall under Morton College’s Excess/Secondary Insurance Policy. I am responsible for immediately reporting all injuries sustained as a direct result of Morton College athletic participation to the Head Coach or Athletic Trainer. I will confirm that an injury/accident report has been filed by the Head Coach or Athletic Trainer to the Morton College Athletic Department and Morton College Business Office in order to justify any future medical payments that may need to be considered for payment by Morton College’s Excess/Secondary Insurance Policy.
Student-athletes are required to have a physical examination prior to participation in any practice, scrimmage or official game at Morton College.
If a student-athlete has Personal Primary medical insurance coverage, all medical claims must first be submitted to that policy.
Morton College’s Excess/Secondary Insurance Policy does not cover off season workouts, open gyms, or any other injury incurred in the offseason.
Morton College’s Excess/Secondary Insurance Policy does not cover expenses related to illnesses or conditions not sustained as a direct result of participation in Morton College athletics.
Morton College’s Excess/Secondary Insurance Policy does not cover non-athletic injuries.
Student-athletes who DO NOT turn in the insurance form will not be allowed to submit injury bills to be covered by Morton College’s Excess/Secondary Insurance Policy.
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Physical Examination Requirements
To be eligible for participation in athletics, including practice of any type, a student-athlete
must have:
o A valid Morton College physical examination form completed by a physician and
approved by the Athletic Trainer. Physicals are valid for 1 year. Forms are available
online and in the athletic office.
o A completed Morton College Medical History Form
o A completed Athletic Training Emergency Contact and Insurance Information form
The completed physical forms must be returned to the athletic office or the athletic trainer
prior to ANY practice or participation.
Falsification, including excluding information, of any kind on the physical examination form
which was done by the student-athlete will result in disciplinary action to the student.
Physicals are offered on a few dates just prior to the start of the sports season at Morton
College.
Concussion Baseline screening must be scheduled with the Athletic Trainer and completed in
the first 2 weeks of the season and before the first contest to be eligible.
Any student-athlete who has had surgery within the 6 months prior to their season will need a
clearance note from their surgeon.
Injury Reporting
If a student-athlete is injured, they must report the injury to their coaches and the Athletic
Trainer.
If the athlete needs to see a physician, the appropriate injury report and medical referral
report must be completed first except for an emergency situation.
If an athlete sees a physician for any reason (including illness) during their season, it must be
reported to the athletic trainer along with a note form the physician stating the condition, any
treatment needed, and the status for participation.
Any athlete restricted from participation by a physician needs a note from that physician (or
referred specialist) releasing them to return to their sport. The note should include:
o Physician’s name and phone number
o The injury/illness
o Any treatment recommended/required
o Any restrictions
o Return to play date
Without that note, the athlete will NOT be allowed to return to their sport, practices, or
games.
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Travel Out-of-State Rules
In order to safeguard my physical health and safety and that of my teammates, and to protect the good name and reputation of Morton College while traveling, I agree to
Observe all federal, state and local laws as well as Morton College rules and regulations at all
times.
Conduct myself in a mature, responsible manner, remember I am representing Morton
College.
Observe all rules of the host institution which apply to visitors or the general public.
Attend all team meetings/games held unless the Head Coach gives prior approval otherwise.
All bars, taverns, and pubs are strictly off Limits.
There will be no possession, consumption or purchase of alcoholic beverages during the
duration of travel.
No rowdy, obnoxious or crude behavior will be permitted.
There will be a curfew set for each night by the Head Coach. I agree to be in my room at set
time.
On side trips everyone must go as a group and be accompanied by the Head/ Assistant Coach
or College Staff.
All athletes will be on time for all meals and travel departures. Make sure you are ready to
go.
No use of the room phone. If there is a charge, the athlete(s) will make immediate monetary
restitution.
Any damage or destruction of property by athlete(s) will result in immediate monetary
restitution.
Any type of theft will be dealt with by the Head Coach, Athletic Director and College upon
return.
Only teammates/coaching staff/college staff may visit you in your room.
You will not be allowed to leave the hotel/game area without the consent of the Head Coach.
Please treat all hotel personnel/guest, restaurant personnel and opposing team/coaches with
respect.
Profanity, abusive behavior, rude conduct will not be tolerated! Any misconduct will result in
immediate suspension or expulsion from the team. The Athletic Director will have the final
say.
Morton College Intercollegiate Athletics reserves the right to send you home immediately at
your own expense!
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This code of conduct applies to all region, district and national events, contests and tournaments sponsored by the National Junior College Athletic Association. Violations of the code of conduct occurring during the regularly scheduled season events shall be referred to the respective conference or region Standards and Ethics Committee. The jurisdiction of the NJCAA Code of Conduct ends when colleges competing in such tournaments arrive back on their respective campuses.
Code of Conduct A. Participants shall recognize the responsibility for proper conduct at any national
tournament, event or contest sponsored by the NJCAA or its member colleges. B. Coaches shall recognize and assume responsibility for the actions of themselves and the
team members. Each coach who has participants competing in the event shall be responsible for informing each participant about the Code of Conduct.
Behavior Coaches, players, and institutional personnel must remember that they are representatives of an institution of higher learning, its faculty, administration, and student body. As such they are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which would reflect credit on their team, institution, region and the NJCAA. Student-athletes, coaches and institutional personnel who are participating in NJCAA events are subject to all NJCAA rules, regulations and penalties as stated in the NJCAA Handbook as well as local, state and federal laws.
Inappropriate and unacceptable behavior by coaches, players or institutional personnel will not be tolerated before, during, or after contests; at the hotel or in public while representing their college. This Code of Conduct does not replace Article XVIII of the NJCAA Handbook. Unacceptable forms of behavior include but are not limited to:
1. Fighting
2. Taunting
3. Inappropriate celebration
4. Disrespectful attitude toward opponents, officials, tournament administrators
5. Use of profane and vulgar language
6. Use of tobacco, drugs and/or alcohol
7. Disrespectful attitude toward host hotel personnel
8. Unlawful activities
Derogatory Comments Coaches, athletes or institutional personnel shall not make derogatory public comments regarding administration of a tournament or officiating of contests during post-game interviews or at other times; to print or broadcast media, in news releases or institutionally produced news releases or under any conditions when their comments may become public. The head coach shall be fully responsible for assuring that no public comments are made by the coaching staff, student-athletes or institutional personnel about officiating, fighting or other incidents which occur during contests. A coach shall not address or permit anyone in the team area to address uncomplimentary remarks to any game official during the progress of a contest or engage in conduct which might incite student-athletes or spectators against officials.
NJCAA ARTICLE XX CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL NATIONAL EVENTS, CONTESTS
AND TOURNAMENTS SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
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Reporting Violations of the Code of Conduct may be reported to the Executive Director of the NJCAA or
his/her designee.
Procedures and Penalties
Immediate Action Where immediate action is needed to alleviate or control a situation, the Executive Director or his/her designee shall have the authority to act at his/her sole discretion. Examples of events which would require immediate action include, but are not limited to, the following:
Allegation of serious misconduct requiring immediate suspension of institutional personnel or student-athletes from competition.
Instances where the Executive Director or his/her designee deems it necessary to protect the equity and integrity of the competition.
Protection of the event’s officiating program, particularly in an instance where public comments by an institutional representative may affect competition.
Any instance or circumstance which might affect the safety of officials, participants or spectators attending the event.
Penalties-Immediate Action The Executive Director or his/her designee may issue any penalty that he/she believes appropriate to any student-athlete or institutional personnel who has violated the regulations pertaining to conduct when the Executive Director or his/her designee concludes that immediate action is required. The actions of the Executive Director or his/her designee shall be final and binding but shall be reported to the Standards and Ethics Committee within one week.
Timely Action In cases where immediate action is not required but where sanctions are warranted, the Executive Director or his/her designee may issue the following penalties:
Reprimand: The NJCAA Executive Director or NJCAA Standards and Ethics Committee may issue a letter of reprimand to the coach, player or institutional personnel who violates the regulations pertaining to conduct. Copies of the letter of reprimand will be sent to the Director of Athletics and the President of the institution.
Probation, suspension and other penalties: If the misconduct is serious enough, the Executive Director or his/her designee may issue other penalties which may include but are not limited to probation, suspension or disqualification of the coach, player or institutional personnel from participating in one or more contests.
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Section 16. STUDENT-ATHLETE PARTICIPATION IN ALL-STAR AND OPEN COMPETITION A. For every all-star game or international contest which a member college sponsors, an NJCAA
Athletic Event Questionnaire shall be on file with the NJCAA National Office.
B. No member college shall permit any employee to participate directly or indirectly, in the
management, coaching, officiating, supervision, promotion, or player selection of an all-star
team or team engaged in international competition unless the NJCAA Athletic Event
Questionnaire is on file with the NJCAA National Office. Facilities of a member college can be
made available only if the contest is filed with the NJCAA on an NJCAA Athletic Event
Questionnaire.
C. While the season of any sport is in progress, as determined by the published schedule of the
college, student-athletes shall not participate in that same sport for any other team except in
the following sports: bowling, golf and tennis. (Season of any sport shall include the regional
and national tournaments in which the college may be participating.)
D. Any open competition in any one of the NJCAA certified sports which student-athletes enter as
representatives of a member college shall be listed on the published schedule of the college
and the student-athletes must satisfy the NJCAA Rules of Eligibility and be submitted on an
eligibility form.
E. Student-athletes not representing a NJCAA member college may participate unattached in
“open” or “exhibition” competition without an NJCAA Athletic Event Questionnaire on file. A
college shall not furnish any assistance (equipment, transportation, lodging or meals) for
student-athletes to participate in such events.
F. In order for student-athletes to participate in athletic events such as all-star games, an NJCAA
Athletic Event Questionnaire must be on file with the NJCAA National Office.
G. Violation of this section may subject student-athletes to disciplinary action. The penalty shall
be imposed by the Office of Eligibility and may include termination of future eligibility in
activities sponsored by the NJCAA.
H. Violation of this section may result in the offending college being placed on probation for a
period of one year. The member college may not participate in any competition sponsored by
the NJCAA during the probationary period.
I. A student-athlete may participate in official tryouts/trials involving national teams sponsored
by the appropriate national governing body of the US Olympic Committee. During such
tryouts/trials, the student-athlete may not represent an NJCAA member college. The NJCAA
member college shall not furnish any assistance (equipment, transportation, lodging or meals)
for student-athletes to participate in such events.
NJCAA ARTICLE V
ELIGIBILITY RULES
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Section 1. General Sportsmanship Expectations: A basic principle of NJCAA athletic competition is to develop and foster respect for fellow participants, coaches, officials and spectators. Article XVIII applies to all athletic events involving NJCAA member institutions, conferences and/or regions. Sport rule books may apply rules and regulations that are more restrictive than those found in this section.
A. Participants will recognize their responsibility for proper conduct before, during and after every
contest.
B. Coaches and Athletic Directors will recognize and assume responsibility for the behavior of
themselves, players, staff, game management personnel and representatives of the respective
NJCAA member institution.
Section 2. Ejections: A. Violent:
1. Violent behavior is defined as:
A. An act in which physical contact or an attempt to make physical contact occurs
with the purpose to do damage, harm, intimidate, incite a fight or otherwise
injure a player, coach, referee, spectator, game management personnel or
damage property.
B. Engaging in hostile or abusive language or harassment that refers to race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation and national origin and/or other threatening
language.
C. An act in which any bench personnel other than the head coach (or in the
absence of the head coach the acting head coach) leave the bench area or
designated warm-up area when a fight may break out or has broken out.
2. Penalties: The following penalties will be assessed if a game official ejects a player,
coach, team personnel, staff member, or game management personnel for violent
unsportsmanlike behavior:
A. Immediate ejection and removal from the venue.
B. Mandatory ejection and removal from the venue for any bench personnel other
than the head coach who leaves the bench when a fight may break out or has
broken out.
C. A two contest suspension to be served during the next two regularly scheduled
or postseason contests. Suspension of a coach or player at the end of a season
of play shall carry over to the following season.
D. Should the player, coach or team personnel be ejected for violent behavior a
second time during the season, that individual shall be prohibited from
participating in athletic contests of that institution for the remainder of the
academic year, including postseason play.
E. Penalties shall be imposed automatically by the offending institution with
suspensions to be in effect for the next two regularly scheduled contests as
NJCAA ARTICLE XVIII
SPORTSMANSHIP
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appearing on the published schedule of the institution at the time of the
ejection.
F. The referee may end the contest.
3. Failure to report and/or comply: Failure to report and/or comply will result in:
A. For the first occurrence, the penalties will double for the offending
participant, with the head coach also serving the double portion of the
penalty and a letter of reprimand shall be sent to the Director of
Athletics and the President of the institution.
B. For the second occurrence, the penalties will double and a sanction of
probation shall be given to the offending institution for that sport in that
year.
C. Games played during the time of failure to report and/or failure to
comply with Article XVIII, Section 3.A. must be forfeited.
B. Non-Violent:
1. Definition: Non-violent unsportsmanlike behavior is defined as profanity, vulgar
gestures, trash talking, taunting or abusive language directed at players, coaches,
referees, game management personnel and/or spectators. The use of tobacco or
alcohol during NJCAA sponsored events is prohibited within this rule.
2. Penalties: The following penalties will be assessed if a game official ejects a player,
coach, team personnel, staff member, or game management personnel for non-violent
unsportsmanlike behavior:
A. Immediate ejection and removal from the venue.
B. For the first non-violent ejection of the sport season, a one contest suspension
to be served during the next regularly scheduled or postseason contest(s).
Suspension of a coach or player at the end of the season of play shall carry
over to the following season. For the second non-violent ejection of the sport
season, a two game suspension shall be served. For the third non-violent
ejection of the sport season, a four game suspension shall be served. Each
subsequent ejection will result in a doubling of the suspension previously
served.
C. Penalties shall be imposed automatically by the offending institution with
suspensions to be in effect for the next regularly scheduled contest as
appearing on the published schedule of the institution at the time of the
ejection.
D. Failure to report and/or comply will result in:
1. For the first occurrence, the penalties will double for the offending
participant, with the head coach also serving the double portion of the
penalty and a letter of reprimand shall be sent to the Director of
Athletics and the President of the institution.
2. For the second occurrence penalties will double and a sanction of
probation shall be given to the offending institution for that sport in that
year.
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3. Games played during the time of failure to report and/or failure to
comply with Article XVIII, Section 3.A. must be forfeited.
C. Ejection of the Head Coach: The game shall be terminated and a forfeit declared if the head
coach is ejected and there is no assistant coach or other college staff contractually bound to
the institution willing to assume responsibility for the team.
Section 3. Non-Collegial Incident: A. Definition: Any act or incident not in accordance with Article XVIII, Section 1 and or any
sportsmanship situation not appropriately ruled on by the game officials in charge of the contest in accordance with NJCAA bylaws. Examples: multiple ejections, bench clearing altercations, postgame altercations, game official(s) in charge of the contest does not allow the contest to be completed in its entirety.
B. Penalties: Will be administered by the NJCAA National Office on a case by case basis in support of Article XVIII Section 1.
C. Failure to report and or comply: Failure to report and/or comply will result in: 1. For the first occurrence, the penalties will double for the offending participant, with
the head coach also serving the double portion of the penalty and a letter of reprimand shall be sent to the Director of Athletics and the President of the institution.
2. For the second occurrence, penalties will double and a sanction of probation shall be given to the offending institution for that sport in that year.
3. Games played during the time of failure to report and/or failure to comply with Article XVIII, Section 3.A. must be forfeited.
Section 4. Entering Spectator Area: No player, coach or bench personnel may leave the playing area and enter into the spectator area of the facility to engage in any type of verbal or physical conflict. Penalty for violation of this rule shall be immediate ejection from the contest and suspension from all intercollegiate athletic contest of that institution for the remainder of the academic year including playoffs.
Section 5. Reporting:
A. Single Person Ejections: In the case where a single incident resulted in a single individual
being ejected, the report must be communicated to the Regional Director by noon the next
business day.
1. The Athletic Directors of the member institutions involved in the contest shall notify, in
writing, their respective Region Director (or designee) following the ejection(s) by noon
local time of the first business day following the event. (Note: Reporting procedures
must be followed for all regular and postseason competition).
2. Ejection Reports – Ejection reports of violent ejections will include a written notification
to the President with a copy sent to the Athletic Director of the offending college. This
notification will be sent by the Regional Director or his/her designee in the region
where the college of the offending player or coach resides.
B. Multiple Person Ejections and Non-Collegial Incidents: In the case of an incident where
two (2) or more individuals are ejected, in a single incident, or in the case of a Non-
Collegial Incident, the report must be communicated to the NJCAA National Office by noon
the next business day.
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1. Game officials do not have to eject players, personnel or a coach to require the
report.
2. The Athletic Directors of the member institution involved in the contest shall notify,
in writing, the NJCAA Executive Director following any incident which involves two
or more individuals by noon local time of the first business day following the
incident. (Note: reporting procedures must be followed for all regular and
postseason competition).
3. A copy of the report should be sent to the respective Regional Director in addition
the NJCAA Executive Director.
4. Details of Report:
A. Date and location of incident
B. Names of Individuals involved in incident
C. Names of schools involved in incident
D. Specific details of the incident
E. Were there any ejections as a result of the incident? If so, provide detail
F. Is there a video of the incident? If there is a video it should be provided
with the report.
C. Regional Director Reporting Structure for Ejections:
1. The Regional Director or his/her designee shall keep a record of all ejections in
their respective region. The record shall include the name of the person ejected
and institution, the date of the ejection, the reason for the ejection and the penalty
imposed.
2. The Regional Director or his/her designee shall supply an end of the year report of
the ejections occurring in the Region. The report shall include the number of
ejections and the penalties assessed by sport. Copies of the end of the year report
shall be given to the Region, the Sport Committee and the Standards and Ethics
Committee by June 15 of that academic year.
Section 6. Jurisdiction:
A. Single person ejections – Region Level B. Multiple person ejections and Non-collegial incidents – NJCAA National Office
Section 7. Appeals:
A. Participants in all NJCAA certified sports are subject to the penalties listed for the
ejections.
B. There is no appeal of a game(s) suspension resulting from an ejection by a game
official except:
1. When there is the college’s irrefutable game video evidence that the wrong
student-athlete(s)/coach(s) was ejected. If the wrong student-athlete/coach
was ejected, the penalty will be assessed to the student-athlete(s)/coach(s) in
violation and he/she will serve the complete suspension.
2. All game suspensions will be in effect during the appeals process.
3. Only the institution of the student-athlete(s)/coach(s) that was ejected can
appeal.
4. The NJCAA National Office will rule on all appeals.
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5. The level of the ejection cannot be appealed (violent vs. non-violent).
C. There is no appeal of a ruling made by the NJCAA National Office in the case of a non-
collegial incident. The NJCAA has a zero tolerance philosophy when it comes to
sportsmanship that is found to be less than the expected standard, and the negative
image unsportsmanlike conduct brings to our member colleges and association, when
it is exhibited by our student-athletes, coaches and/or personnel.
Section 8. Game Officials and Game Management Personnel: An act in which physical contact or an attempt to make physical contact occurs with the purpose to do damage, harm, intimidate, incite a fight or otherwise injure a game official and/or game management personnel will lead to a suspension of a minimum of two games and a maximum of one year. Section 9. Suspensions: Personnel and athletes suspended under these NJCAA rules shall not be allowed in the facility/gym/field/complex before or during the contest and may not coach or participate before the game, during play, or at half-time. Suspended coaches may travel with the team. Suspended athletes may not travel with the team while serving a suspension.
A. Suspended coaches may travel with the team. B. Suspended athletes may not travel with the team while serving a suspension.
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Morton College Athletics Student-Handbook Sign-Off Form
I certify that I have read and understand the information provided in the Morton College Student-Athlete Handbook. I understand what is expected of me in regards to my responsibilities as a member of a Morton College Sport team and the actions that need to be taken to become successful. By signing this form, I agree:
To make academics my top priority! Grant permission to athletics to be placed on an athletic restriction. Complete all study time hours required of me. Abide all rules of the Athlete Code of Conduct, Out of State Travel and the NJCAA Code of
Conduct, Eligibility and sportsmanship.
The risk inherent in participation along with injury reporting, physical documents and doctor notes.
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) o A federal law that protects the privacy of student education records, both financial and
academic. For the student’s protection, FERPA limits release of student record information without the student’s explicit written consent.
I waive my rights under FERPA and give Morton College Athletics and its staff permission to review with and provide a copy my academic record (transcript of courses and grades) to other college coaches and/or athletic department personnel for the sport I am in.
Photography/Video o I give Morton College, its clients, agents and assign, full permission to use, publish and
copyright videos or photographic prints or reproductions from all negatives or digital files made of me and/or my property, or any part thereof, either in conjunction with or without using my name and to make changes or alterations therein and/or additions thereto for publication, for advertising, in connection with testimonial copy or otherwise, and for any and all commercial purposes whatsoever, be it in print, broadcast, online or at www.morton.edu.
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