ETOWN ATHLETICSNew Student Orientation

July 18, 2020

The mission of the Blue Jay intercollegiate athleticsprogram is to provide Elizabethtown College students withvarsity sport programs that support and enhance thestudents' educational experience and develop importantlife skills. In our pursuit of excellence, we place the highestvalue on the principles of integrity, student-athlete welfare,sport and gender equity, sportsmanship and fair play.

ETOWN ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE

https://etownbluejays.com/sports/2009/8/31/Student-Athlete%20Resources.aspx

To be eligible to practice, student athletes must:1) be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits (i.e., be a full-time student); 2) complete the required NCAA and College athletic forms (as provided by the director of athletics); 3) have medical clearance from the College’s head athletic trainer.

To be eligible to practice and represent Elizabethtown College in intercollegiate athletics competition:1) be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits (i.e., be a full-time student); 2) be in good academic standing;3) maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree;4) complete the required NCAA and College athletic forms (as provided by the director of athletics);5) have medical clearance from the College’s head athletic trainer.

12-Credit RuleException to 12-credit rule: You may practice and/or compete while enrolled in less than 12 credits ONLY IF you are in your final

semester of your baccalaureate program and need less than 12 credits to graduate.

Good Academic StandingStudents who are not in “good academic standing” (i.e., are on academic probation) are eligible for practice only.According to Elizabethtown College policy, students who fall into the following categories are placed on academic probation:Semester Hours Attempted with Cumulative Grade Point Average Below

1-18 1.7019-34 1.9035 or more 2.00

STUDENT-ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

Satisfactory ProgressThe College’s Registration & Records Office interprets satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree.

Certification of EligibilityEach student-athlete’s eligibility status will be evaluated at the end of each semester. Therefore, a student who is

ineligible for competition in the fall may become eligible for the spring; and conversely, a student who is eligible for competition in the fall may become ineligible in the spring.

Seasons of Competition• You are eligible to participate in any given sport for four seasons of participation. A season of participation shall be

counted when you participate (practice or competition) during or after the team’s first contest of the season.• You must complete your four seasons of participation during the first 10 semesters in which you are enrolled in a fulltime

program of studies in a collegiate institution.• Post-baccalaureate participation: If you are enrolled in a graduate program or are seeking a second baccalaureate degree

at Elizabethtown College, you may participate in the intercollegiate athletics program, provided you have eligibility remaining and the participation occurs within your first 10 semesters of fulltime college enrollment.

Missed Class Policy• You may not miss a class for an athletic event without first speaking with your professor to get his/her approval and to

make arrangements to make up academic work that may be missed. It is your responsibility, not your head coach, to seek an excused absence from a professor.

• You may not miss an academic class for a scrimmage or for a non-traditional season event. In addition, you should not miss a class or leave class early for things such as a pre-game team meal or athletic training needs (e.g., taping).

STUDENT-ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

The following FALL teams are due to arrive on Saturday, August 17.

Men’s Cross CountryWomen’s Cross Country

Field HockeyMen’s Soccer

Women’s SoccerWomen’s Volleyball

A more detailed schedule to follow.

FALL ATHLETICS – PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE

• 4 Full Time Athletic Trainers• TeleMed and in person visits offered• 2 Clinic Locations on Campus- Bowers Center/ Thompson Gym • Available for emergency and chronic injuries• Provides on site and home based physical rehab• Direct access to 2 Team physician

• Priority scheduling with Orthopedic Doctor

• Questions? Contact Head Athletic Trainer: Emily R. Dietz, DAT, LAT, ATC• dietze@etown.edu• 717-361-1591 (Office)• 412-977-9343 (Cell)• 737-361-1137 (Fax)

SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING

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Physical Exam / Electronic Medical Records-All freshman who have been recruited by an intercollegiate coach should have received an email with instructions on how complete the physical.• Physicals are due August 1 for ALL athletes.

– Contact Emily Dietz if there is specific reason your physical will be late• Physicals/paperwork are uploaded/completed online through ATS.• Instructional video/ ATS webpage located here:

– https://etownbluejays.com/sports/2014/5/19/student-athlete-sports-medicine-forms.aspx

• Any athlete who is prescribed medication for ADHD/ ADD, or testosterone needs to fill out the ADHD paperwork and alert Emily Dietz.

SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING

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• Athletic Insurance – the family policy is the primary insurance. The College policy covers the first $100, and then the family’s policy kicks in. If something is not covered, the College policy is applied. Please note – our Athletic Insurance is only for athletic related injuries, not illnesses.

• For the student-athlete to utilize the secondary insurance, the injury must happen during a sanctioned sport-related activity (practices, contests).

• The insurance is effective for one year from the date of injury and the claim form HAS to be submitted within 90 days of the injury or the insurance will not cover it. All student-athletes must see an athletic trainer to submit a claim form.

SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING

https://etownbluejays.com/sports/2011/5/5/Sports_Medicine.aspx?path=sptmed

The athletic communications office publishes all game programs, press releases and maintains close contact with media on a local, regional and national level, including student-athletes' hometowns. The department also maintains and produces content for the official Elizabethtown College athletics web site, EtownBlueJays.com, as well as all department social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube).

Incoming Student-Athlete QuestionnaireThe information from this form will be used to write your bio for the website, so it is imperative that this form be filled out in its entirety during each athlete's first year. Please provide as much information as possible. The more you provide, the more we can provide the public and the media covering Elizabethtown athletics with the information they need.

https://etownbluejays.com/sb_output.aspx?form=28

Questions? Contact:– Casey McGarvey, Director of Athletic Communications

mcgarveyc@etow.edu 717-361-1311– Wyatt Eaton ‘10, Athletic Communications Assistant

eatonw@etown.edu 717-361-1535

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

#FlyTogether

The Department of Athletics is one of the largest employers of students on campus, and is committed to providing opportunities for students to develop leadership, customer service, and interpersonal skills through a diversity of job offerings. Athletics relies on student-workers to assist in every facet of the department's operations. We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated students for a variety of jobs throughout the Fall and Spring semesters.Some of our job opportunities are… • Game Day Operations-Setup/Teardown & Ball Runner• Game Day Operations-Athletic Communications• Videographer• Game & Shot Clock Operator• Equipment Room Attendant• Mascot• Athletic Training Assistant• Lifeguard• Office Assistant

To Apply:

https://www.etown.edu/offices/student-employment/(Click on CURRENT JOB OPENINGS)

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

https://www.etown.edu/offices/student-employment/

Student-athletes who are trained to mentor and providepositive leadership for other Blue Jay student-athletes.SAMs are trained to provide support for and assist inseeking professional assistance for student-athletes whoare struggling with challenges outside the competitivearena (i.e. homesickness, eating disorders, depression, androommate problems).

STUDENT-ATHLETE MENTORS (SAMS)

SAAC provides student-athletes with a network through whichtheir concerns, questions, and ideas can be heard; providesstudent-athletes with a voice on campus, within our conferenceand the NCAA; and represents Blue Jay Athletics in communityservice projects such as our annual Special Olympics SwimMeet.

STUDENT ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)

Chris MorganDirector of Athletics

Elizabethtown Collegemorgan@etown.edu

717-361-1407

Athletic Offices located in Thompson Gym/JayWalk, Suite 108

QUESTIONS?