Olympic College • 1600 Chester Avenue • Bremerton, Washington 98337-1699 Office Phone (360) 475-7450 • Fax (360) 475-7454

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Student Athlete Handbook

FOCUS Focus on everything you have to everything you do. Focus on the process, and the outcome will take

care of itself. Focus on what you can control; effort, attitude and commitment. Be in the moment;

focus on each pitch, each assignment, each possession, each class, each shot, each serve, each lecture,

each race, etc.

Today + Today + Today = Your Career

Table of Contents

Section I – Student Athlete Introduction

Introduction 1

Department Phone List 2

Section II – Student Athlete Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct 4

Academic Expectations 4

Citizenship Expectations 5

Sportsmanship Expectations 5

Social Networking 6

Training & Conditioning Expectations 6

Travel Expectations 7

Section III – Eligibility, Acknowledgement & Additional Information

Eligibility 8

Student Athlete Handbook Acknowledgement 10

Academic Calendar 2013-2014 11

Title IX Information 12-13

OC Injured Athlete Insurance Guidelines 14

INTRODUCTION

This handbook has been designed to assist Olympic College’s Student-Athletes with

transition to becoming and continuing as a member of the Ranger family. There are

numerous policies and procedures that must be followed within the Northwest Athletic

Conference (NWAC), Olympic College, and Athletic Department in order to retain your

academic and athletic eligibility.

This guide will help with the information on items such as: eligibility, athletic training,

advisement and much more. The handbook contains information that changes regularly

and other information that is fairly constant. This makes for an excellent resource for the

Student-Athlete to get the most up-to-date information regarding all aspects of the

collegiate experience.

It is a privilege to represent and compete for Olympic College. Please take time to

familiarize yourself with the information in order to help you make the most efficient use

of your time and resources. As you read the handbook, should you see an area that needs

more explanation, please contact one of the athletic staff members.

Barry Janusch

Athletic Director

Mission Statement

The mission of the Olympic College Athletic Department is to conduct a diverse athletic

program consistent with the mission of the institution. The Athletic Department is

dedicated to the academic, athletic and social growth of each student-athlete. Athletics

at Olympic College contributes to educational and personal growth of young men and

women by developing the positive attributes of dedication, discipline, responsibility,

cooperation, self-confidence, leadership and citizenship.

DEPARTMENT PHONE LIST

Athletic Department • Bremer Student Center Building • Phone: (360) 475.7450 • Fax: (360) 475.7454

Athletic Support Staff:

Barry Janusch, BSC & Athletics Director, Debra Montez, BSC & Athletics Program Coordinator Men’s Athletic Commissioner dmontez@olympic.edu • (360) 475-7456 bjanusch@olympic.edu • (360) 475-7458 Beth Donnelly, Recreation Coordinator, Erin Sutcliffe, Athletic Trainer Academic Advisor, Women’s Athletic erin.sutcliffe@gmail.com • (360)475-7463 Commissioner West Sound Orthopedic • (360) 698-6630 bdonnelly@olympic.edu • (360) 475-7462 SPORT COACHES NAME EXTENSION

Baseball Head Coach Ryan Parker x7460

Asst. Coach Abe Lupkin Asst. Coach

Asst. Coach Jared Munson Pete Randall

Basketball - Men Head Coach Michael Gurske x7444

Asst. Coach Donald Rollman

Basketball - Women Head Coach Chloe Mosey x7459

Asst. Coach Yvonne Brittain

Cross Country - Men/Women Head Coach Daryl Schruhl x7777

Asst. Coach

Dan Dittmer

Golf - Men/Women Head Coach Bjorn Bjorke 360-329-5257

Asst. Coach Corry Campbell Soccer - Men/Women Head Coach Randy Lund x7821

Asst. Coach Keith Sargent Asst. Coach Amber Pratt

Softball Head Coach Dan Haas x7828

Asst. Coach Track & Field - Men/Women Head Coach Dan Dittmer x7777

Asst. Coach

Daryl Schruhl

Volleyball Head Coach Beth Donnelly x7462

Asst. Coach Toefo’i Vaiagai’e

Winners vs. Losers

The winner is part of the solution

The loser is always part of the problem

The winner always has a program

The loser always has an excuse

The winner, “Let me do it for you”

The loser, “That’s not my job”

The winner sees a solution for every problem

The loser sees a problem in every solution

The winner sees green near every sand trap

The loser sees 2 or 3 sand traps near every green

The winner says it may be difficult-

But not impossible

The loser says it may be possible-

But it’s too difficult

STUDENT-ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT

Olympic College Student-Athlete Code of Conduct

Students who represent Olympic College in athletic competition are expected to:

Understand that participation in intercollegiate athletics is a privilege, not a right.

Demonstrate good citizenship, sportsmanship, honesty, and integrity on the field or court, on campus, in

the classroom and in the community.

Attend classes ALWAYS.

Develop and follow an academic plan to obtain a certificate, an A.A. degree, or attain transfer status.

Demonstrate and understand that participation in athletics is contingent upon adherence to all Olympic

College and NWAC rules and regulations.

Acknowledge that compliance with the Olympic College Code of Conduct is required for participation in

athletics at Olympic College.

Acknowledge that any violation of the code will result in appropriate discipline as determined by the head

coach and/or athletic director.

Academic Expectations

A priority for the athletic department is to wholeheartedly support and augment every effort that will foster

intellectual development and academic progress for Student-Athletes. While Olympic College provides a variety

of services, the ultimate responsibility for success rests upon the shoulders of the Student-Athlete. As a result,

each Student-Athlete is expected to:

Set a primary goal of obtaining a certificate, an A.A degree, or attaining transfer status in a timely fashion

to better ensure academic and athletic eligibility at a 4-year institution.

Seek assistance from the instructor and/or athletic academic support services before and/or when

academic difficulties occur.

Attend and be prepared for every class, except for excused absences.

Attend study hall, tutorial, and counseling sessions as a part of team rules.

Meet at least once each quarter with the academic counselor/advisor.

Adhere to the Olympic College policy regarding academic integrity and honesty.

Maintain NWAC minimum course hour requirements per quarter (12 credits).

Maintain an academic load that will ensure second-season eligibility (pass 36 credits with at least a 2.00

cumulative GPA).

Citizenship Expectations

In addition to academic responsibilities, the athletic department takes a leadership role in requiring that Student-

Athletes display good citizenship. Therefore, each Student-Athlete is expected to:

Show respect for all members of the Olympic College community.

Demonstrate good citizenship and sportsmanship with fellow students on- and off-campus.

Present a positive public demeanor at all times, on- and off-campus.

Act as a role model for young people and other Student-Athletes.

Therefore, in addition to any Olympic College sanctions that may be imposed for misconduct, student-athletes may be considered for suspension from participation in intercollegiate athletics for, but not limited to, any of the following:

Violation of Federal, State, NWAC or OC rules.

Arrest for any crime other than a minor traffic offense.

Possession of any illegal drug, including possession or consumption of alcohol.

Unauthorized possession of any steroid.

Involvement in gambling and/or bribery.

Fighting with, threatening the safety of or harassing any individual.

Stealing money or property from the lawful owner.

Destruction of OC property or other property.

Unauthorized entry into any OC building.

Acts of moral misconduct, including date rape.

Any conduct which interferes or disrupts the normal operations of OC.

Any conduct that reflects unfavorably upon OC or its athletic department.

Sportsmanship Expectations

Our Student-Athletes are ambassadors for Olympic

College and enjoy certain privileges with such status.

They also bear the responsibility of behaving with

dignity and sportsmanship. Student-Athletes will

conduct themselves with honesty and good

sportsmanship during games and competition.

Student-Athletes will conduct themselves in a manner

reflecting positively on the reputation of Olympic

College both on and off the “field of play” and when

traveling and participating at other institutions. Our

objective is for Student-Athletes to always maintain an

attitude of respect towards opponents. As models of good sportsmanship, Student-Athletes should look for ways

to encourage and appreciate quality play and effort, regardless of whether it’s exhibited by a teammate or an

opponent.

While intense and emotional game action and conduct is certainly a reasonable part of intercollegiate sports

contest, the intent of our Student-Athletes should never be to demean the dignity and individuality of an

opponent, an official, or of the athletic contest.

To that end, our Student-Athletes are expressly prohibited from engaging in the following behavior at any

intercollegiate sporting event:

Fighting opponents, fans or officials

Taunting opponents or their fans

Inappropriate “celebrations” with the intent to demean opponents

Disrespectful attitude toward opponents

Inciting crowd hostility in an unsportsmanlike manner

Using profane and vulgar language and/or gestures

Social Networking Expectations

As a student-athlete at Olympic College, you represent the college and are subject to public scrutiny. While social networking on websites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are great ways to communicate, express yourself and connect with others; student-athletes must understand that the information and pictures that they post, or others post about them, may adversely impact their personal safety, reflect poorly on their personal or institutional character, violate NWAC, conference, or college policy, or undermine their career after college. Inappropriate conduct on social networking websites includes, but it not limited to, comments, depictions or presentations of the following:

Hazing

Use of alcohol or drugs

Defamatory comments, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, disrespecting a teammate, coach, referee/umpire, opponent, administrator, the NWAC, etc.

Partial or complete nudity

Sexual conduct

Possession of a weapon

Obscene gestures Exercise extreme caution before posting on a social network website. Understand that anything posted online is available to anyone in the world including Olympic College officials. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to:

Restriction of participation

Restitution

Dismissal from team

Dismissal from school

Loss of scholarship Training and Conditioning Expectations

Student-Athletes are expected to keep themselves in top physical condition and responsible for continuing

training programs prescribed by medical and coaching staffs.

Alcohol & marijuana consumption is highly discouraged at all times. Washington State laws set the minimum age

for purchasing or consuming alcoholic beverages and or marijuana at 21 years of age. Under-age drinking and

smoking is a violation of the code of conduct. Students who are of a legal age must abide by the student code

rules and regulations relating to alcohol and drug use. The use of illegal and/or “performance-enhancing” drugs is

totally inconsistent with the purpose of intercollegiate athletics and creates a danger to the health and safety of

Student-Athletes and their teammates.

Student-Athletes are specifically cautioned against illegal or unauthorized use of alcohol, drugs, and other

intoxicants and shall not:

Use, or be under the influence of, drugs not prescribed by a physician

Drink, be under the influence of, or be in personal possession of alcohol, during any intercollegiate

event, or athletic practice, on the road or anywhere else that use might be reported

The NWAC code prohibits the above-mentioned actions, and the athletic department will not tolerate the use of

these products. Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary action.

Travel Expectations

When traveling as official representatives of Olympic College to athletic competitions, events, and appearances, Student-Athletes’ actions should reflect favorably on the college, their team, and themselves. Student-Athletes are expected to adhere to their particular team’s dress code, nutritional needs, team rules and curfew.

All Student-Athletes should travel to and from all away contests with transportation provided by Olympic College. If it is necessary for you to drive your own vehicle to an away contest, you must first sign release forms which can be obtained from your head coach. If you must drive, you CANNOT drive other teammates with you, whether they sign a release form or not. These forms must be turned into the athletic director prior to departure.

Student-Athletes may be released upon approval by the head coach to their parent(s) only for return travel from an away contest. No exceptions (brothers, uncles, etc. are not parents).

Eligibility, Acknowledgement & Additional Information

A BASIC OUTLINE OF NWAC ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION FOR ATHLETES

You must be registered in a minimum of 12 credit hours of course work each quarter you plan to participate in

sports.

If you drop below 12 credit hours:

1. You may be obligated to pay back any athletic scholarship awarded that quarter

2. You will become immediately ineligible from all competition

You must have passed a minimum of 12 credit hours of course work the last quarter you were enrolled in college.

Participation in one sport is limited to two seasons.

You must be registered for classes within 20 days from the beginning of the quarter.

To participate in a second season of any sport, you must earn a minimum of 36 credits from the first quarter of

participation in that sport and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 during any quarter of

participation.

Any time you participate in a regularly scheduled game, match or contest, you will be charged with one year of

eligibility for that sport.

You may be declared ineligible if, during the sport season, you represent any club, organization or team other

than your college team.

If you transfer from a community college that is a member of the NWAC to another member college, you will be

ineligible for athletic competition for a period of three quarters (exclusive of summer school).

Any student convicted for use or sale of legend drugs, including anabolic steroids, will be disqualified from any

college-sponsored athletic event or activity.

BASIC ELIGIBILITY

1st year participation

Enrolled in 12+ credits

2nd year participation

Enrolled in 12+ credits

Pass 12+ credits previous quarter

Pass 36+ credits with a 2.0 GPA from 1st quarter of participation

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students, if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything

else.

He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous ‘yes.’

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

‘Now,’ said the professor, as the laughter subsided, ‘I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The

golf balls are the important things – family, children, health, friends, and favorite passions- things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that

matter like your job, house, and car. The sand is everything else –The small stuff.’

‘If you put the sand into the jar first,’ he continued, ‘there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that

are important to you. So…

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups.

Take your partner out to dinner.

There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.

‘Take care of the golf balls first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.’

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled and said,

‘I’m glad you asked.’

‘It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.’

Golf Balls and Cups of Coffee

OLYMPIC COLLEGE STUDENT-ATHLETE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

2014-2015

Student-Athlete Contract

You are required to have a signed Student-Athlete Contract on file with the Athletic Department, which indicates

your agreement to the terms of the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct and Expectations.

This affirms that I have read and assume responsibility for all the information contained

within the Olympic College Student-Athlete Handbook.

I understand this handbook is to be used primarily as a reference tool for general

information and that I should seek out either my head coach or the appropriate

athletics administrator with questions on specific issues.

I understand that failure to sign and return this form to my head coach by the

announced deadline may result in my being declared temporarily ineligible for practice

or competition.

Print Name ________________________________________________________

Your Sport(s)_______________________________________________________

Signature __________________________________________________________

Date ______________________________________________________________

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act

What is Title IX and how does it apply to Athletics?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in schools and other educational programs that receive federal funds. It applies to all aspects of educational opportunities, but is especially well known for its success in opening the door to athletics for women and girls. Because Olympic College receives federal funding, our athletics programs are covered by Title IX.

Title IX requires Olympic College to:

• offer male and female students equal opportunities to play sports;

• treat male and female athletes fairly; and

• give male and female athletes their fair shares of athletic scholarship money.

What does “equal opportunities to play sports” mean?

To demonstrate that it offers equal opportunities for both males and females to play sports, Olympic College must show:

• that the percentages of male and female athletes are about the same as the percentages of male and female

students enrolled at the College; OR

• that the College has a history and a continuing practice of expanding athletic opportunities for female students,

since they usually have been the ones given fewer chances to play; OR

• that the College is fully meeting female athletes’ interests and abilities.

What does “treat male and female athletes fairly” mean?

Fair treatment means making sure that male and female athletes receive equal benefits and services from the College, including:

• equal quality and quantity of equipment and supplies;

• fairness in scheduling games and practices;

• equal financial support for travel and expenses;

• fairness in assigning and paying quality coaches; and

• equal facilities (locker rooms, fields, etc.)

NOTE: Benefits and services to male and female athletes need not be identical, but the College must treat them equally overall.

So, what’s the bottom line?

The College must give male and female students alike a fair chance to play sports, and they must provide male and female athletes with equal support. That means they generally must treat males and females equally overall in the athletic program. If you have a concern about program equity in athletics, contact the Olympic College Title IX Coordinator at (360) 475-7473.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT & SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Title IX’s scope extends far beyond athletics. Among other things, Title IX prohibits sexual harassment, discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, and employment discrimination based on sex, and requires equal treatment of male and female students in all classes and clubs.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Olympic College does not tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination. It is Olympic College’s goal to maintain a respectful environment that is free from harassment, discrimination, bullying, hazing, domestic or dating violence, stalking, sexual violence, and rape.

If you have experienced discrimination or harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault/rape, domestic/dating violence, stalking, bullying, or hazing, or are even just aware of an incident, CALL OR GO TALK TO:

On Campus:

OC Title IX Coordinator, (360) 475-7473

OC Counseling Center, (360) 475-7530

OC Human Resource Services, (360) 475-7300

OC Safety & Security, (360) 475-7800

OC Student Services, (360) 475-7474

Off Campus:

Crisis Clinic:

Kitsap County, (360) 479-3033

Mason County, (360) 586-2800

Kitsap Sexual Assault Center, (360) 479-8500 or (866) 831-2050

Prevention Advocacy & Specialized Services, Sexual Assault, Mason County, (360) 490-5228

Local Police, 9-1-1

$250.00 Deductible

Deductible – The portion

that the insured (you)

must pay before the

insurance company

provides the balance.

Summit America Insurance Services 7400 College Boulevard, Suite 100

Overland Park, KS 66210

Call Center: 1-800-955-1991 Terry – Adjuster: 1-877-246-6997 x151

$25,000.00 Limit

For all medical

expenses within

104 weeks of the

injury.

The length of rehabilitative care is based on medical

necessity, up the $25,000.

Medical Necessity:

Services that are reasonable

and necessary for the

diagnosis as prescribed by a

medical doctor.

Olympic College

Injured Athlete

Insurance Guidelines

Inform the medical receptionist at your initial visit that you were injured at the school.

Every clinic you visit needs to be informed that you have Summit America Insurance.

A written referral (Rx) is required for all

rehabilitative care.

A medical doctor will

determine if your

injuries require a Rx.

An Athlete is Injured, Now What?

1. Obtain a Summit America Insurance form from your Coach or Deb Montez and return it filled out as soon as possible. Be sure all information is filled in as completely as possible. Any details missed will result in considerable delays for your claim.

2. Any further treatment will be decided by a medical doctor – bring copies of all medical billings/invoices/charges to Deb Montez. They will be copied to your file and mailed on to Summit America.

How does Summit America work? -If you have private health insurance, through your parents or yourself, it will be billed as primary insurance and Summit America will be billed as secondary insurance. -Once the $250.00 deductible has been satisfied, Summit America will cover all your claims up to $25,000.00, within 104 weeks from the date of injury. -Any balance not paid by your private insurance will be covered by Summit America including deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurances. If you do not have health insurance, Summit America will be billed as primary insurance

*These insurance guidelines are provided as a courtesy only. All patients are responsible

for knowing and understand the limits of their insurance policy.