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NVCC
NAUGATUCK
VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ATHLETES
CODE OF CONDUCT
In personal development, as well as athletic development, the athlete himself/herself plays a critical role. They must understand and respect their relationship and the commitment that is required as a member of a team. The athlete must also recognize that to achieve complete success, they should understand both the values and goals of the Naugatuck Valley Athletic and Recreational Sports Division. Thus, how an athlete regards his/her sport is often dependent upon their level of behavior and ability to fit into team concepts. The following Code of Conduct and Official Hazing Policy has been developed to aid the athlete to achieve a level of behavior that will allow the athlete to become a well-rounded, self-confident and productive human being.
ATHLETES HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO:
·
Strictly
adhere to the rules and regulations of the NJCAA and the rules and
standards of Naugatuck Valley Community College.
·
Treat
everyone fairly within the context of his or her activity, regardless of
gender, place of origin, color, sexual orientation, religion, political
belief or economic status.
·
Direct
comments or criticism at the performance rather than the individual.
·
Consistently
display high personal standards and project a favorable image of their
sport.
·
Refrain
from public criticism of athletes, coaches or officials.
·
Abstain
from the use of tobacco products.
·
Abstain
from drinking alcoholic beverages, using performance enhancing or mind
altering drugs.
·
Refrain
from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive
language.
·
Follow
the annual training, competitive programs, and rules of conduct as
mutually agreed upon by Coaches and Athletes, recognizing the
responsibilities of the Athletes to adhere to and complete.
· Communicate and Co-operate with registered medical practitioners in the diagnoses, treatment and management of medical problems. Respect the concerns these medical people have when they are considering the athletes' future health and well being and when they are making decisions regarding the athletes' ability to continue to play or train.
·
Regularly
seek ways of increasing your athlete development and self-awareness.
·
Uphold
the rules of the sport, the spirit of such rules and encourage other
athletes to do the same.
· Treat opponents and officials with due respect both in victory and defeat. Encourage other athletes to act accordingly.
·
Be aware of the role sport plays in all athletes lives and
respect the pressures that may be placed on yourself and other athletes as
you strive to balance physical, mental, emotional and spiritual elements
of your lives.
ATHLETES
MUST:
·
At
no time allow individuals who may request sexual favors or use threats of
reprisal for rejection to go unreported.
·
Participate
in a manner that ensures the safety of athletes, coaches and officials
also participating in the game.
·
Respect
other athlete's dignity: verbal or physical behaviors that constitute
harassment or abuse are totally unacceptable.
·
Never
advocate or condone the use of drugs or other banned performance enhancing
substances.
·
Never
use or condone the use of alcohol.
NAUGATUCK
VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OFFICIAL
HAZING POLICY
Hazing corrupts the true meaning of athletic life. It
negates the values of loyalty, hope, trust, supportive friendship,
kindness, and compassion that NVCC affirms. The moral integrity of the
college is inseparable from the conduct of its students, and because of
this, we hold our students individually accountable for their actions.
Because NVCC supports the integrity and dignity of
women, men, basic human rights, decency, honor, gracious living, and
positive reinforcement of each other, there is no place for hazing (which
is negative and archaic) in our athletic and recreational department.
Chapters are not permitted to impose menial or
personal tasks or to allow any form of hazing. Any chapter officer
responsible for allowing such activities shall be removed from office. Any
member or new member planning or participating in a hazing activity shall
have her membership immediately reviewed which may result in expulsion or
termination.
Hazing
is defined as involving any of the following:
· Calisthenics such as sit-ups, pushups, or any other physical abusive exercises.
·
Total
and or partial nudity at any time
·
The
eating or ingestion of any unwanted substance.
·
Wearing
or carrying of any obscene or physically burdensome or embarrassing
article.
·
Paddle
swats, which also includes the trading of swats with actives or among
actives.
·
Pushing,
shoving, or any other abusive, physical contact directed to pledges.
·
Throwing
any substance or object on or at an athlete.
·
Forcing
athletes to drink alcoholic beverages by either threats or peer pressure.
·
Transportation
and abandonment of athletes.
·
Putting
athletes in an area that is uncomfortable or confining.
·
Any
type of personal servitude that is demeaning and/or of personal benefit.
·
Assigning
"Pranks" such as stealing, painting objects, and harassing other
organizations.
*The NVCC Hazing Policy is modeled after that of GAMMA CHI OF DELTA
TAU
I have read and understand the above statements
and agree to conduct myself in a manner that demonstrates the standards
established in the NVCC Athletes Code of Conduct and NVCC Official Hazing
Policy.
Name of Athlete: _________________________________________
Signed:
________________________________________________
Director
of Athletic and Recreational Sports:
______________________________________________
Date:
__________________________________________