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Student Athlete Handbook	Off-Campus Housing	Athletic Training Room Policies	Alcohol Abuse Policy	Weight/Training Facilities
On-Campus Housing	Dining Hall	Drug Abuse Policy	State of Florida Alcohol Related Policies	Athletic Ticket Policies and Procedures

         Priority is given to applications by the date it was received.  This means that the earlier you submit your application the better chance you will have to receive a space.

         Housing contracts are given for one “academic year”, this requires a two semester commitment.  If students wish to live on campus during the summer, they should indicate it on their Housing Application Form.

         When a student has been approved and given a place for on-campus housing, a housing offer and contract will be sent to your home.  Do not assume that you have a placement, until you have received and returned the housing contract.

         Most student athletes reside in the Lake Claire or Academic Village communities.  Lake Claire is designed as an apartment setting.  Students have their own room and reside with four other students.  The buildings are centered around a common courtyard.

         The Academic Village contains both suite and apartment styles.  It is the newest edition to the on-campus communities and is located next to the Recreational Services Building.

 The experience of living on campus can be rewarding as you meet new friends and discover the UCF campus.  To find out more information please visit http://housing.ucf.edu
 
 

         The OSRC also keeps and updates a wanted roommates list.  This is to help students find roommates for off-campus residencies.

          The OSRC also helps students find furniture and rental’s insurance as well as providing a newsletter to help students stay updated on policies and current information.

         Students looking to live off-campus should begin their search early, about one semester early.
Students who shop early will be able to find the best deal and get into the complexes of their choice.

For more information please visit http://www.housing.ucf.edu/ocsrc
 

         The UCF Marketplace and Dining Services provides a relaxed atmosphere for students to socialize and eat.

 For more information please visit http://www.ucfdining.com

1. Student-athletes are not permitted in the athletic training room without proper supervision.

2. Student-athletes must sign-in EVERY time they enter the athletic training room.

3. Student-athletes must report to the athletic training room for taping, treatment, and rehabilitation in proper attire  (i.e.  shorts, sweats, t-shirts, sports bras, etc).

4. Unnecessary clothing and equipment (i.e.  cleats, helmets, shoulder pads, gloves, balls, etc.) should not be brought into the athletic training room.  These items should be left in the hall or in their locker.

5. Food and drinks are not permitted in the athletic training room.

6. Abusive and/or foul language, horseplay, loud talking, and/or loitering is not allowed in the athletic training room.

7. All athletes must shower before receiving treatments.

8. Shoes ARE NOT allowed on the treatment tables.

9. No supplies are to be taken from the athletic training room without the permission of a staff athletic trainer.  All equipment is to be signed-out before being removed.

10. Use of the athletic training room is strictly for those individuals involved in the UCF intercollegiate athletics program.

11. The athletic training facility is under the direct supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer and/or his/her designee.

12. Student-athletes are not to operate equipment and/or perform “self-treatments”.

13. Student-athletes are not permitted to use athletic training room phones, fax machines, copy machines, and/or computers under any circumstances.

14. All student-athletes are expected to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations at all times.  Failure to comply with the rules and regulations may result in disciplinary sanctions.

MEDICAL CARE / INSURANCE PROCEDURES FOR THE STUDENT-ATHLETE:
INJURY TREATMENT PROCEDURES-
        The UCF Athletic Training Staff will make every effort to prevent, evaluate, manage and treat, and rehabilitate a student-athlete’s injury as best possible.  In consideration of this, coaches and student-athletes are asked to adhere to the following guidelines-

 -Student-athletes are to report ALL injuries, no matter how minor, to their certified athletic trainer as soon as possible.

- All injuries seen by an athletic trainer will be evaluated and the status of the injury will be reported to the coaching staff as soon as possible.

- All referrals for a student-athlete to see a team physician and/or other medical consultant must be made by a member of the UCF Athletic Training Staff.  If a student-athlete decides to see a physician/ specialist WITHOUT prior authorization / referral, the student-athlete and/or the student athlete’s parent(s)/ guardian(s) will be financially responsible for any and all medical bills incurred.

- Questions, suggestions, and/or complaints regarding a student-athlete’s injury, evaluation, treatment, and/or rehabilitation should be addressed directly to the certified athletic trainer assigned to the student-athlete’s team and/or the Head Athletic Trainer.

- Coaches are always welcomed to accompany a student-athlete to an appointment with a physician, diagnostic  test, and/or surgery.  However, coaches should not personally call physicians.

Insurance Coverage of Student-Athletes:
      ALL UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENT-ATHLETES MUST BE COVERED BY SOME TYPE OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY PRACTICE, GAME, AND/OR COMPETITION.  The student-athlete’s insurance must cover athletics related injuries and/or illnesses, and shall be considered the PRIMARY insurance coverage for all injuries / illnesses. The student-athlete must complete a Health Insurance Information / Authorization Form and supply a photocopy (front & back) of the health insurance card on a yearly basis.

        The University of Central Florida provides a medical and catastrophic insurance program for its intercollegiate student-athletes injured in practices,  contests, and/or related travel approved by the UCF Director of Athletics as per NCAA regulations.  THIS POLICY, HOWEVER, IS SECONDARY TO, OR IN EXCESS OF, PERSONAL FAMILY MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE.  Since everyone’s health insurance policy is different, it is the student-athlete’s and his/her parent(s) / guardian(s) responsibility to understand the conditions that apply to their policy.

PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EXAMINATION POLICY STATEMENT:
         The University of Central Florida (UCF) requires all student-athletes to complete a pre-participation physical examination administered by a UCF Team Physician and/or his/her designee before that student-athlete is issued equipment and/or permitted to attend any practice, strength and conditioning sessions, and/or compete in any intercollegiate athletic events.  Upon successful completion of the aforementioned pre-participation physical examination process, the student-athlete will receive approval / certification from the UCF Sports Medicine Department to be issued equipment, and to participate in practice, strength and conditioning sessions, and/or competition.  This procedure must be completed on an ANNUAL basis by a UCF Team Physician and/or his/her designee.  No member of the University of Central Florida Athletics Department will permit a student-athlete to participate, nor will the University provide insurance coverage to any student-athlete who has not completed the pre-participation physical examination procedure.
 

Purpose:
The purpose of the UCF Substance Abuse Education and Testing Program is multifaceted.  The program focuses on the following objectives:

- Deterring the use of drugs and alcohol;
- Identifying substance-abuse users;
- Providing rehabilitation and educational services;
- Promoting the role of UCF student-athletes as representatives of the University and positive role models for the youth in the community;
- Counseling student-athletes who do not adhere to the requirements of the program.

Program Compliance / Eligibility:
        Participation within UCF Athletics is a privilege, not a right.  To become and remain a participant within UCF Athletics, a student-athlete must comply with the terms of this program that encompasses drug education, screening, and counseling. By signing UCF’s Medical Examination & Authorization Waiver, the student-athlete agrees to submit to any and all tests ordered by the UCF Athletics Department in order to detect unauthorized drug use.  Completion of this document is required of all student-athletes as a part of their pre-participation physical examination.

What is Being Tested For / Banned Substances:
        The University of Central Florida Athletics Department utilizes the most current NCAA List of Banned Drug Classes (NCAA Bylaw 31.2.3.1) for its substance abuse testing program.  This list may be obtained through:

- A UCF certified athletic trainer;
- A member of the UCF Athletics Compliance Office; or
- The NCAA Sports Sciences internet site (www.ncaa.org/sports_sciences/drugtesting).

        No substance belonging to the prohibited class(es) may be used, regardless of whether it is specifically listed as an example.

Selection / Frequency:
        All UCF student-athletes, student-managers, and student athletic trainers are subject to drug testing.  Selection for the drug testing will occur randomly, by social security number, throughout a student-athletes association with the UCF Athletics Department.  The Director of Athletics, and/or his/her designee will determine the date, time, and site for testing.  UCF will conduct random drug testing a minimum of one (1) time every six (6) weeks, up to a maximum of once every 24 hours.  All student-athletes are eligible for each test.  Therefore, a student-athlete may be tested more than once per year.

SANCTIONS FOR POSITIVE TEST RESULTS:
         There are three ways in which a student-athlete can test positive under this program:

1) Any legal conviction of a student-athlete for underage possession of alcohol, DUI, public intoxication, and/or the purchase or possession of banned substances;

2) Any on-campus conviction of a student-athlete for violating the University of Central Florida's Drug and Alcohol Policy.  The UCF Athletics Department has requested that the University notify the Director of Athletics and/or the Assistant Athletics Director of any such infractions; and

3) The presence of one or more of the banned substances in the student-athlete's urine.

         Students who test positive for any such banned substance will be subject to disciplinary action including confidential meetings with the Director of Athletics, suspension, counseling, and ultimately dismissal from the UCF Athletics Program after the third positive test.

Zero Tolerance:

o Any student-athlete who engages in the sale or distribution of illegal drugs will immediately be dismissed from the UCF Athletics Program.

o Any existing athletics financial aid will be terminated.

 For a list of banned substances, please consult the Athletic Academic Eligibility Requirements section.
 
 

Policy Statement on the Use of Alcohol:
        It is the policy of the University of Central Florida and the Florida Board of Regents to provide for a drug and alcohol free workplace and learning environment for students and employees.  All student-athletes must abide by the State of Florida criminal laws regarding alcohol use and possession.  The illegal or irresponsible use of alcohol is against the University’s drug and alcohol policy (“UCF Golden Rule”).  The consumption of alcohol by student-athletes, or being under the influence of alcohol, is prohibited at any UCF athletics department sanctioned activity, including but not limited to practices and competitions, strength and conditioning sessions, meetings and film sessions, traveling to or from a site of practice or competition, and participating in UCF sanctioned camp / clinic activities, among others.  If a student-athlete is involved in an alcohol related violation that does not carry legal implications, sanctions will be at the discretion of the head coach, director of athletics and/or other University administrator.  If a student-athlete is involved in an alcohol violation that does carry legal implications, sanctions will be consistent with a violation of the UCF Athletics Department’s Substance Abuse Policy.

        It is to be noted that the University of Central Florida does not condone the use and/or abuse of alcohol in any form, nor does it condone operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.  Research has shown the alcohol acts as a central nervous system depressant and a diuretic.  Research has also shown that alcohol can lead to dehydration, decreased motor awareness, and kidney and liver dysfunction. The University of Central Florida, its agents, servants, trustees, and employees disclaim liability and will not be held liable for any detrimental and possibly permanent defects caused by past, present, and/or future use and/or abuse of alcohol in any form.

UCF Alcohol Policy and Sanctions:
- Only students of legal age may possess or consume alcoholic beverages in private living quarters in accordance with state law.

- Only alcoholic beverages, which are in a container, with their original seal, may be transported outside one’s room.  Alcoholic beverages must be limited to a container size of one gallon.

-Beverages may not be brought into the dining centers.

- Any sale or distribution of alcohol must be in accordance with state law.

-Enforcement of the alcohol policy will include requiring person(s) to provide proof of age, having underage person(s) or others in possession of alcohol in inappropriate locations dispose of the alcohol as directed.

- Non-residents may be required to leave the residence hall if:

o They are underage and in possession of alcohol;
o They are in possession of alcohol in inappropriate locations; and/or
o They are disruptive or are acting inappropriately.

- The Department of Public Safety may be called to assist and arrest, when necessary.

- All student-athletes must abide by the State of Florida criminal laws regarding alcohol use and possession.  The illegal or irresponsible use of alcohol is against the University’s drug and alcohol policy.

- The consumption of alcohol by student-athletes, or being under the influence of alcohol, is prohibited at any UCF athletics department sanctioned activity.  A sanctioned activity includes, but is not limited to, traveling to or from a site of practice or competition, during a contest and summer camps or clinics.

- The purchase and/or consumption of alcohol by any person under the legal drinking age is a violation of the University’s drug and alcohol policy and a violation of the State of Florida law.

- If a student-athlete is involved in an alcohol related violation that does not carry legal implications, sanctions will be at the discretion of the head coach, Director of Athletics and/or other University administrators.

If a student-athlete is involved in an alcohol violation that does carry legal implications, sanctions will be consistent with a violation of the athletics or University drug and alcohol policy.

- Consuming or possessing an alcoholic beverage in a public place.
- Possessing an open or unsealed container in a motor vehicle (when the container is within the immediate reach of the driver).
- Public intoxication
- Pretending to be intoxicated.
- Consuming or possessing an alcoholic beverage if you are under 21.
- Giving or selling an alcoholic beverage to someone under age 21.
- Giving or selling an alcoholic beverage to anyone who is intoxicated.

    Each of these violations is a Simple Misdemeanor offense punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $100.  Being convicted more than once for giving / selling to an underage person results in enhanced penalties.

FAKE IDENTIFICATION-
        Anyone under the age of 21 who alters, displays, or possesses a fictitious or fraudulently altered     license and uses it to purchase alcohol can lose their drivers license for up to 6 months.  This offense is also a Simple Misdemeanor.

OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED (OWI)-
        Under state law, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  This means driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10 or greater, or driving while under the influence of another drug, such as marijuana or certain prescription medications.

First Offense-
        A person convicted of a first offense OWI will be fined at least $500 and can be imprisoned in county jail for between 48 hours and one year.
Second Offense-
        For a second offense, the individual will be confined for a minimum of seven days, and fined not less than $750.
Third or greater offense-
       For a third or subsequent OWI conviction, the individual is imprisoned for at least thirty days and up to one year, and is assessed a fine ranging form $750 to $7500.

        In addition to fines and jail time, OWI offenders forfeit their driving privileges for a minimum of 180 days (the revocation is even greater if the individual refuses the blood alcohol test OR has previous OWI convictions).
 

ZERO TOLERANCE/.02 LAW-

- According to state law, if you're under 21, you will lose all driving privileges for up to 60 days if you're caught driving with a blood alcohol level of .02 or greater.
- If your license is revoked, you are NOT eligible for a temporary license- not even a school or work-permit.

     Hours of Operation (non-football season / summer)
                Monday – Friday-  8:00am – 9:00am  (as needed by appointment)
                                                    9:00am – 11:30am   //   1:00pm – 5:00pm
                Saturday   As needed by appointment
                Sunday   As needed by appointment

UCF Arena Athletic Training Room  (Room 105)
     Phone-  (407) 823-0130
     Fax-  (407) 823-6347
     Sports served- men’s & women’s basketball;  volleyball;  men’s soccer;  women’s soccer;  golf
     Hours of Operation-
            Monday – Friday-  9:00am – 11:30am  (as needed by appointment)   //   1:00pm – 6:00pm
            Saturday   As needed by appointment
            Sunday   As needed by appointment
 

Jay Bergman Field Athletic Training Room
    Phone-  (407) 823-4303
    Fax-  (407) 823-4296
    Sports served- baseball;  track & field;  cross-country;  softball;
    Hours of Operation-
            Monday – Friday-  9:00am – 11:30am  (as needed by appointment)   //   1:00pm – 6:00pm
            Saturday   As needed by appointment
            Sunday   As needed by appointment
 

On-Site Physician Services-
        Various team physicians will be available on the UCF campus for evaluations and consultations.
                 Monday-  Central Florida Massage Therapy School  (10:00am – 2:00pm) **
                                    Dr. Daniel Monette, MD  (TBD)
                  Tuesday-  Dr. Joseph Billings, DO  (5:30pm) **
                                    Dr. Ken Ramey, DO  (5:30pm)
                  Wednesday- Dr. Mark Machuga, DC  (2:30pm – 4:00pm)
                                    Dr. Michael Jablonski, MD  (TBD)
                  Thursday-  Dr. Douglas Meuser, MD  (5:00pm)
  **  =  football season only

    Student-athletes wishing to see one of the on-site physicians must make an appointment through their certified athletic trainer.