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Director of Athletics Dr. Edward M. Matejkovic

Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations Terry Beattie

Assistant Director of Athletics for Student Services, Compliance, and Academics Kellianne Milliner

Sports Information Director James Zuhlke

Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Craig Stevens

West Chester Athletics Varsity Player Info. NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form NCAA Student-Athlete Statement NCAA Rules and Regulations WCU Student-Athlete Handbook/Website

Fill In Form Completely Press hard so it goes through to the

second page Outside Money is any scholarship or

grant from an outside source i.e., Elks Club award, high school award

Please write FIRST and LAST name at top right corner along with SPORT

Signing Affirms Agreement to Terms of NCAA Drug Testing Program

Signing Acknowledges That You Understand and Agree to Testing Rules and Violation Policies

Positive Test = 365-Day Suspension

1st positive = 365-day suspension (and loss of at least one season of competition) Suspended one calendar year Not season or semester – entire year

2nd positive = loss of remaining eligibility Missed test = positive result (365-day ban) Ask sports medicine if questions about

supplements or medications Positive result in non-NCAA test must be

reported to AD and will lead to more tests

There are Six Parts that Make Up the Student-Athlete Statement

Completion of Form is Required to Participate in Collegiate Athletics

Print Name Halfway Down First Page

Part 1: Statement Concerning Eligibility Certify you have not violated NCAA rules Meet NCAA regulations regarding eligibility,

recruitment, financial aid, amateur status Aware of NCAA drug-testing program Signing this form falsely or erroneously is

violation of NCAA ethical conduct rules Fill in blanks and sign name

Part 2: Buckley Amendment Consent Signing gives consent to disclose data to WCU,

PSAC, and NCAA Results of NCAA and non-NCAA drug tests Test scores and transcripts Demographic information (race, gender) Information pertaining to NCAA eligibility and

financial aid Disclose information as necessary for a waiver

request, or for an award (i.e., academic) Sign and date on page 4

Part 3: Promotions Permission Authorize NCAA or a third party acting on

behalf of NCAA to use your name or picture to promote NCAA events, activities, or programs

Fill in blanks and sign name

Part 4: Results of Drug Tests Complete section 1.

Section 2 A= no positive drug test Section 2 B= positive drug test previously

Fill in blanks and sign name

Part 5: Affirmation of Amateurism Signing affirms that you have not violated any

amateurism rules since requesting a final verification from the EC or since signing last year’s forms.

Fill in blanks and sign name

Part 6: Valid Test Score FRESHMEN ONLY

Signing affirms that to the best of your knowledge you have received a validated ACT or SAT score

After today, you must notify Director of Athletics if informed otherwise

Fill in blanks and sign name

By signing the Authorization for disclosure of health information, you allow the NCAA to view health and injury information for research or other purposes.

By signing the photo release form, you allow WCU to use your photo on the website or other athletic publications.

Ethical Conduct Honesty and sportsmanship-represent WCU at

all times Gambling

Not allowed to provide information to gamblers Not allowed to bet on intercollegiate OR pro

sports Stay away from basketball and football

pools! No fantasy leagues where money is

involved!

Amateurism You must maintain amateur status

Cannot take pay or the promise of pay Agreed (orally or in writing) to compete professionally Cannot accept money or benefits from an agent

Seasons of Competition If you did not enroll in college as a full-time student in the term that

begins ONE year AFTER high school graduation, you use a season if you participate in organized competition after that year is up

Financial Aid Cannot receive aid outside of institutional aid except:

Parents/guardians Outside scholarships not related to athletics

You must report any aid that you receive outside of the institution (loans, grants, scholarships). This is done on the varsity player information form.

Academic Standards Eligible to Compete

Regularly enrolled and in good academic standing Not dropped by the university Deemed eligible per NCAA requirements Qualifier

Enrolled full-time (12 credits) Eligible to Practice

Enrolled full-time (12 credits) Qualifier or partial qualifier (freshmen)

Continuing Eligibility Passed 6 credits previous FT semester Meeting Satisfactory Progress

Average 12 credits per FT semester (48 hours over four semesters = 12 per semester); or

Earn 24 credits over previous two FT semesters (24 hours in Fall 2012 + Spring 2013+Summer 2013)

75/25 = 75% earned in regular year (18 of 24 hours in fall and spring semesters)

Continuing Eligibility (continued) Minimum GPAs

24 hours = 1.8 48 hours = 1.9 72 hours and up = 2.0

GPA must be earned at West Chester Major selected by start of 5th semester

You are eligible to participate in FOUR seasons of eligibility in any one sport within TEN full-time semesters of school.

You are eligible for championships that occur within 60 days of the date you complete the requirements for your degree.

You are NOT eligible for the rest of the season if you compete on any outside team during the playing season for your sport (which includes the off-season, or non-championship season).

You are able to practice for a maximum of 20 hours per week (all competition counts as three hours).

Transfers – 2-4 or 4-4 Different rules for different types of schools You must have a release from your former

school AND must have been eligible at your former school in order to be eligible at WCU

Should have already been discussed prior to today – if questions, stop by athletic office

If you want to leave West Chester: You must inform your head coach first You must have a release from West Chester

Should you want a more detailed summary of the NCAA Regulations, the complete summary is available on the athletic website under compliance.

WCU Code of Conduct “highest standards of integrity and honesty”

Class Absence Policy Not excused from class for practice Absence verification form “courtesy form”

Academic Support Tutoring – 105 Lawrence Hall Mentoring Program

Anti-Hazing Policy Athletic Holds Insurance Procedures

You MUST submit a claim within 90 days of your injury or it may not be covered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What is it? Focus on academic success, personal and

professional development, leadership and service There will be some mandatory events, some that

you may choose to attend SAAC – Voice of the Student-Athlete

Every team represented – get involved Ram Cup

WCUnited Attend games and events on campus and earn

rewards!

Not Hard to Earn Your Degree GO TO CLASS

Simply showing up and paying attention indicates interest and can earn a passing grade

Complete assignments Get to know the professors Use tutors if needed – Lawrence Hall

No Excuses Check your West Chester email daily-

Professors, athletic department, university offers important information

Make it possible to check on your phone Follow @WCUGoldenSASS

Remember Where You Are Represent coaches and teammates but also

the university Standards High at West Chester

Behavioral Expectations Greater than Student Body

Being and athlete is a privilege, not a right

Return all Packets Send packets and to the end of the row,

separate into two piles---SA form and NCAA forms

Wait for them to be collected Keep sports separated (by GENDER as well)

Retain and Read all Other Documents

GOOD LUCK IN 2013-2014!