Principia College Student-Athlete

Handbook 2019-2020

Table of Contents Introduction

• Welcome Letter from Athletic Director, Ann Pierson• Purpose/Mission/Vision/SUCCESS• Principia Pledge/Standards• Code of Conduct• Principia New Student Handbook

Academics

• Eligibility Policy/Satisfactory Academic Progress• Excused Absences from Class

Athletics

• NCAA DIII Philosophy• SLIAC Philosophy• Principia Learning Outcomes

• Athletic/PE Department• Varsity Athletics• Relating Outcomes to 4-Years of Eligibility

• Team Rules and Behavior Expectations• NCAA Sportspersonship• SLIAC Sportspersonship• Principia Sportspersonship• Hazing Statement• Drug Testing Policy (NCAA) *

• Physical Examinations (NCAA) *• Athletic Trainer

• Concussion Protocol (NCAA) *• Insurance Coverage *

• CS Practitioner Requirement *• Travel

Policy

Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Awards/Recognition

S-A Code of Conduct Contract

*Requires action on your part

From Ann Pierson, Director of Athletics

Welcome!New students we are so pleased to have you join our athletics department family. Returning students, we are so glad to have you back home. I am excited to join with you and our wonderful coaches as we prepare to grapple with the challenges and opportunities the new school year presents.

I want to take a moment to set the stage for how we view the athletic endeavor. We see athletics as one part, an important piece, of the educational experience. We expect your sport participation will support and bring balance to your academic, social and spiritual life. Our priority order is God; School; Sport. We place God first as we know reliance on God is the basis of our success. We are inclined to encourage one another to “lean upon the sustaining infinite” (SH p.) and trust in ensuing blessings. Our practice of Christian Science guides our thoughts and actions and informs our values. School comes next because we place great value on academic achievement and recognize foremost, we are a community of learners on and off the fields. Sport is the final piece because we know the athletic arena provides unparalleled opportunities to learn and to demonstrate community, discipline and excellence.

Being part of an athletic team is a precious privilege. It may be where we meet some of our dearest friends and engage in some thrilling victories. There is nothing quite as satisfying as engaging with a group and feeling part of something much larger than yourself. Teams may also be where we experience some of our most exasperating trials. Team membership can be frustrating when we are loathe to subjugate our own ego and participate in requisite sacrifices of self. Team membership requires each individual to play a role and to realize every role is significant, even if it places one on reserve. Each year, our role may change, and at times we may be asked to step into roles we do not relish. But accepting our role with grace will move the team forward. Sport provides ample opportunity to practice humility, courage, leadership and self-discipline.

What does it mean to strive for excellence in sport? Mrs. Eddy counsels, “there is no excellence without labor (SH 457).” We must recognize that nothing of any real value comes without hard work. First, we must set a goal worthy of achieving and then we must keep this high goal always before thought and be willing to do the required work. Mary Kimball Morgan, Principia’s founder, asserts, sacrifice of self-indulgent habits leads to excellence. She says, “The successful athlete is usually the earnest – obedient pupil – the one who willingly practices what he is told, who uses every opportunity to gain mastery over any sense of limitation” (EAP 35). I am sure if our reach exceeds our grasp – we will find ourselves on the right path and success will follow! I expect success will look like Principia Records and Honors; SLIAC Conference Awards; NCAA Recognition; Team GPA’s over 3.0; Sportsmanship Awards and Examples of Ethical Behavior; Evidence of Service.

In commitment to excellence,

Ann PiersonDirector of Athletics

SUCCESS – @ Principia we spell it this way; Spirituality Underpinning Character; Competitive Excellence; Scholarship; Service

Purpose

Purpose of The Principia

“The Principia shall seek to serve the Cause of Christian Science through appropriate channels open to it as an educational institution.”

- Policy 1 from Education at The Principia (Mary Kimball Morgan)

Athletic Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Principia athletic program is to offer students vigorous physical training and competition that encourages spiritual growth and character development, creates opportunities to learn and master new skills, and provides a forum for achieving competitive excellence.

Vision

The vision driving Principia athletics is educational in the larger sense because it helps students maintain a balance between intellectual pursuits and a competitive athletic experience that complements the development of the whole person. It encourages a lifelong passion for sport and endeavors to nurture unique and essential qualities in shaping the character and spiritual progress of each participant. Working hard to achieve excellence, sacrificing self for team, expressing a sense of joy for the opportunity to compete, and demonstrating grace and sportspersonship in victory or defeat represent our highest ideals in this pursuit.

SUCCESS

Athletics at Principia provide the ultimate learning environment, and success as both an athlete and individual is our goal. Inspired by the study and practice of Christian Science, Principia student-athletes are encouraged to grow in character, foster their competitive spirit, and commit themselves not only to academic achievement, but also to serving others. This is how we define SUCCESS: Spirituality Underpinning Character, Competitive Excellence, Scholarship, and Service.

Principia Pledge

I commit to serve God and humanity through the study and healing practice of Christian Science, expressed in principled thought and action, unselfed love, and moral courage.

Principia Standards

Principia’s standards hinge on the principles set forth by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, and by Mary Kimball Morgan, who established The Principia.

Mrs. Eddy originally called her teachings “moral science” and repeatedly stated that strong morals are indispensable to the successful practice of Christian Science. Her

writings include many references to honesty, purity, temperance, fiscal responsibility, obedience to the Golden Rule, and abstinence from addictive substances. The following examples help to elucidate Principia’s moral standards in their spiritual context: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, pages x:30, 115:26, 453:16,

449:11; The First Church of Christ Scientist and Miscellany page 114:3.

Reflecting Mrs. Eddy’s teachings, Mary Kimball Morgan believed that a Principian’s behavior should be characterized by high standards of integrity.

Requirements for Remaining Enrolled at Principia

Students will be asked to sign the new Principia Community Commitment, which replaces the previous Code of Conduct.

Principia Community Commitment

Strive ---- to understand and express God in all you do Conquer ---- all that is unlike God” Science and Health, p. 262 Love ---- “God… and your neighbor as yourself” Luke 10:27 Give ---- unselfishly

Rationale As a member of the Principia community, I understand there are things all Principia community members are expected to do during school semesters as well as on breaks: to STRIVE to understand and express God in all I do; to work to follow Mary Baker Eddy’s directive to CONQUER “all that is unlike God,” in myself and in this community; to LOVE God, and my neighbor as myself; and to GIVE unselfishly.

The innate qualities of dominion, honesty, respect, purity, love, charity, chastity, intelligence, and grace are to be unfolded as one conquers all that is not in line with God’s view of man and the world. Throughout Mary Baker Eddy’s writings, she states that selfishness, lust, envy, jealousy, hatred, self-will, self-justification, and the claim that matter has power are to be denied and overcome. I am committed to work towards unfolding this spiritual dominion during my Principia College years.

I understand the Principia community is here to help me as my expression of dominion expands. I am expected to strive for this dominion, and the members of this community will hold me accountable to my best, spiritual selfhood. This being the case, I understand there are some behaviors that could be grounds for discipline. Behaviors not in line with demonstrating spiritual dominion are: acts of hatred or bullying, sensual activity (including pre-marital or extra-marital sex, whether heterosexual or homosexual), dishonesty, and the use of material substances such as alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. Discipline could lead to a situation in which I am asked to leave campus.

By signing this community agreement, I am stating that I acknowledge and agree with all of the above and that I am committed to learning about my own spiritual dominion through Christian Science and to help, expect, and challenge others to do the same.

Signature

Academic Integrity and Performance

Students are responsible for doing their own academic work and making satisfactory progress. (See the College Catalog for academic progress policies.) Instances of cheating or plagiarism are referred to the Scholastic Committee. Poor academic performance or a breach of academic integrity could result in academic suspension. Students on academic suspension are not allowed to remain in break housing.

Financial Integrity

Students are responsible for paying their Principia bills in a timely manner. Instances of delinquency will be referred to the Financial Standards Committee. A violation of financial integrity could result in financial suspension. Financial suspension means that you may not stay or work on campus or return to campus

for classes. Falsification of information on applications for financial aid or scholarships may result in social discipline and/or the loss of Principia-provided aid (scholarships, loans, grants, and employee tuition discount).

Spiritual Reliance

“Members of the faculty, staff, and student body will be expected to rely on Christian Science for healing” (Policy 4). As a Christian Science community of practice and education, Principia seeks to nurture, support, and inspire spiritual progress and spiritual healing among its members. It does not seek to dictate treatment or prescribe conditions for healing; those decisions belong to individuals and their families. Nor will Principia bar the employment or admission of candidates based solely on their treatment choices. It will continue to see every member as a unique child of God and to encourage everyone’s contribution to a culture of spiritual healing at and beyond Principia.

Spiritual Defense

Principia expects every student to contribute to the spiritual strength and well- being of the community through the study of the Bible Lesson, prayer during Quiet Time, and attendance at church services.

Principia College New Student Handbook

An important element of living in a community is the need to respect the other members of the community, their safety and property, and the campus as a whole. This essential element is reinforced by a number of rules and practices that are intended to enable the community to function harmoniously. The basis of respect is a sense of love, best defined by the Golden Rule.

The student handbook detail the policies, rules, and procedures for students to ensure respect for community members and property.

Look for the Student Handbook in the Student Life section of the website!

Academics Eligibility Policy/Satisfactory Academic Progress

The following academic standards have been adopted for student-athletes as required by the NCAA and Principia College.

All student-athletes are required to carry a minimum course load of 12 credits each semester. If at any point in the semester the credits fall below 12, eligibility is withdrawn.

Student-athletes must also be registered for varsity participation in a PVAR course. The graduation requirement is two PE courses. PVAR courses will continue to count for that requirement.

In order to remain in good academic standing, a student- athlete must also meet the qualitative standards listed below according to the established credit range.

Good Standing

A student will remain in or return to good standing provided his or her cumulative GPA meets these requirements and the student is not on writing suspension:

Total Semester Hours Earned Minimum GPA Required:

• 0 - 15 1.600 • >15 - 30 1.700 • >30 - 45 1.800 • >45 - 59 1.900 • >59 2.000

Excused Absences

Athletic Practices and Games

Athletic Competitions

The opportunity to participate in intercollegiate athletics is an important aspect of the whole man concept at Principia. For the participating student, it is an opportunity which is encouraged and supported by the faculty and administration. Since running an intercollegiate athletic program necessarily requires some missed class time and the athletic trip is not by definition a field trip, the following policies will be recognized:

1. As a general rule, classes missed for athletic contests during the regular seasonand post-season play (i.e. conference tournament, regional tournament, NCAAplay) are excused absences.

2. Students are required to consult with their instructors before they miss a classbecause of a scheduled contest. Students are responsible for completing allassignments and making up any class work they have missed.

3. The NCAA requires student-athletes to make normal progress toward graduationand to be in good academic standing in order to participate in intercollegiateathletics.

4. Faculty are encouraged to communicate with students and coaches on anongoing basis concerning any student-athlete whom they feel is not meeting his orher academic responsibilities.

Athletics NCAA Division III Philosophy (NCAA Bylaw 20.11)

Colleges and universities in Division III place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs. They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s athletics activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete’s educational experience, and in which coaches play a significant role as educators. They also seek to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff (Revised: 1/10/95, 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06). To achieve this end, Division III institutions do the following:

a) Expect that institutional presidents and chancellors have the ultimateresponsibility and final authority for the conduct of the intercollegiateathletics program at the institution, conference and national governancelevels (Adopted: 1/16/10 effective 8/1/10)

b) Place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participantsrather than on the spectators and place greater emphasis on the internalconstituency (e.g., students, alumni, institutional personnel) than on thegeneral public and its entertainment needs

c) Shall not award financial aid to any student on the basis of athleticsleadership, ability, participation or performance (Revised: 7/24/07)

d) Encourage the development of sportspersonship and positive societalattitudes in all constituents, including student-athletes, coaches,administrative personnel and spectators

e) Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of athleticsopportunities for their students

f) Assure that the actions of coaches and administrators exhibit fairness,openness, and honesty in their relationships with student-athletes

g) Assure that athletics participants are not treated differently from othermembers of the student body

h) Assure that athletics programs support the institution’s educationalmission by financing, staffing, and controlling the programs through thesame general procedures as other departments of the institution. Further,the administration of an institution’s athletics program (e.g. hiring,compensation, professional development, certification of coaches) shouldbe integrated into the campus culture and educational mission (Revised:1/9/06 effective 8/1/06)

i) Assure that athletics recruitment complies with established institutionalpolicies and procedures applicable to the admission process (Adopted:1/12/04 effective 8/1/04)

j) Assure that academic performance of student-athletes is, at a minimum,consistent with that of the general student body (Adopted: 1/9/06effective 8/1/06)

k) Assure that admission policies for student-athletes comply with policiesand procedures applicable to the general student body (Adopted: 1/9/06effective 8/1/06)

l) Provide equitable athletics opportunities for males and females and giveequal emphasis to men’s and women’s sports

m) Support ethnic and gender diversity for all constituents (Adopted:1/12/99)

n) Give primary emphasis to regional in-season competition and conferencechampionships

o) Support student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of athleticsperformance, which may include opportunities for participation in nationalchampionships, by providing all teams with adequate facilities, competentcoaching and appropriate competitive opportunities.

The purpose of the NCAA is to assist its members in developing the basis for consistent, equitable competition while minimizing infringement on the freedom of individual institutions to determine their own special objectives and programs. The above statement articulates principles that represent a commitment to Division III membership and shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences.

St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC)

Purpose and Principles

The purpose of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is to provide an association through which the member institutions may encourage organized competition in intercollegiate sports among teams representative of their respective student bodies.

It is the cardinal principle of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference that participation in sports by the members of its teams shall be solely because of student interest in the enjoyment of the game. No financial aid shall be given to any student, which is conditioned upon participation in intercollegiate sports or provided for the purpose of encouraging participation.

No aid funds of any member institution shall be specifically reserved for athletes participating in the conference and the directors of athletics and coaches shall have no vote or participation in the determination of recipients or amounts of financial aid to any student who participates in any sports in this conference.

Admitting criteria for admission to individual member institution shall be the same for all students at that member institution.

Principia Learning Outcomes

Athletic/PE Department

The Athletics/Physical Education program provides students a broad range of physical activities that encourage spiritual growth,

character development, and helps students maintain a balance of intellectual pursuits and physical endeavors. Any student completing the Athletics/Physical Education General Requirement will be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate dominion over the mental and physical limitationsassociated with physical activity.

2. Perform proper movement and refined motor skills.

3. Practice the qualities of character associated with physical activityand achievement of a goal.

The rubric below outlines the criteria and specific performance targets for each outcome.

Athletic/PE Department Outcomes Rubric

Program Outcome #1 Demonstrate dominion over the mental and physical limitations associated with physical activity.

Beginning Developing Secure Mastery Rarely focuses Sometimes Consistently Sustains focus,

focuses focuses fully engaged and conscious

Mentally Prepared Awareness of Proactive the task Awareness of Reactive awareness of

execution of awareness of the next task the task the next task needed

needed

Aware of Makes effort to Satisfies Anticipating expectations follow expectations and executing

expectations expectations;

Accountability with support taking

ownership of thought and action

Program Outcome #2 Perform proper movement and refined motor skills.

Beginning Developing Secure Mastery Willing to learn Displays basic Possesses skills Possesses skill basic skills skills to play/ proficiency for

execute the playing the game/ activity game/activity

Refined Motor Skills with all the nuances (timing, reading, positioning, and reacting )

Game / Activity Understanding

(Tactics/ Choreography)

Willing to learn basic concepts of game/ activity (rules, etiquette)

Knows basic concepts of game/activity (rules, etiquette)

Applies concepts of game/activity (rules, etiquette)

Displays proactive game / activity awareness, self-learner,

and displays ability to help game others awareness

Program Outcome #3 Practice the qualities of character associated with physical activity and achievement of a goal.

Beginning Developing Secure Mastery Willing to accept Acts in ways Demonstrates Demonstrates the value of that value hard consistent hard self-discipline in

Discipline hard work and practice

work and practice

work and practice

embracing hard work and practice

Recognizing but Occasional Consistent Consistent, unresponsive to appropriate appropriate immediate, and adversity response to response to appropriate

Perseverance adversity adversity with response to support adversity for self

and others

Willing to Articulates why Acts in ways Takes a

sportspersonsh embrace what respect looks

respect matters that demonstrate

leadership role in building a

ip and Respect like in activity respect culture of respect

Accepts the Recognizes and Actively aligns Consistently Prayer and value of prayer acts to align prayer with aligns prayer

Adherence to in aligning prayer with performance with the Golden Rule thought with performance performance for

performance self and others.

Desire to Recognizes the Understands Unselfishly participate on a roles and needs and actively fills sacrifices and team or in a of the team or their role as a places the

Team work/ sport participants in a teammate or needs of the Sport sport participant in a team or sport

Participation sport above their own and encourages others to do the same

Relating Outcomes to Years of Eligibility

The student-athlete experience is developmental. Participants in a sport are recruited with the expectation that they will possess desire, talent, ability, and experience in their activity. Student-athletes will invariably present varying degrees of familiarity with the general tenor of our departmental outcomes as they embark on their collegiate careers. Expectations for freshmen will be different from those of seniors. The hope is that student-athletes will remain in a sport for the allowable four years of their eligibility, thereby fully engaging the benefits of our programs.

Team Rules and Behavioral Expectations

“Face it; sports are the window through which the university is viewed”

- Jon Wefald, former President, Kansas State University

A recent study suggested that 75% of what the outside world learns about a college or university is sport related (NACMA -2006). Nearly 65% of our potential college recruits indicate an interest in college athletics participation and approximately 35-40% of you participate in our athletic programs.

In nearly every major newspaper (at least the ones that are left) sports coverage makes up approximately 25% of their total news content. The sports section is the most widely read section of the paper, and more coverage is given to sports than any other single topic of interest - including business and politics (Coakley, 2007, p. 419).

This merely means what we do as administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and fans in the sporting arena matters to a lot of folks and that they pay attention. It is therefore imperative we all do our part in representing Principia in the best possible way.

We do this by adhering to the Purpose and Policies of The Principia, the standards set forth in the college catalog, the “Student Pledge” of the student handbook, the policies outlined by the governing bodies through which we are affiliated (NCAA and SLIAC), and by the higher sense of right that emanates from our study and practice of Christian Science.

Ultimately your head coach sets team standards for participation, behavioral expectations, and consequences that may result from inappropriate behavior in or out of season, over and above what has already been delineated. These standards are meant to be consistent with the public image the department and institution as a whole wish to project through our athletic programs.

Remember, as a representative of the only college for Christian Scientists in the world, you are Christian Science to the outside world. Your actions and behavior speak volumes about the perceptions the world holds of our religion... and perhaps their willingness to want to learn more.

NCAA Sportspersonship (NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1)

Individuals employed by (or associated with) a member institution to administer, conduct, or coach intercollegiate athletics and all participating student-athletes shall

act with honesty and sportspersonship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, their institutions and they, as individuals, shall represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports.

"As NCAA Division III student-athletes, we commit ourselves to sportspersonship by demonstrating respect toward ourselves and others. This includes demonstrating fair play, taking responsibility for our actions and representing the spirit of Division III intercollegiate athletics. We encourage our teammates, opponents, fans, coaches and referees to help us in promoting this philosophy" (Student-Athlete sportspersonship Pledge).

SLIAC Sportspersonship (SLIAC Article 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 2.3.4.1)

Sportspersonlike Conduct: It shall be the responsibility of each member college or university to ensure that all of its students and all individuals employed by or directly associated with it comport themselves in a sportspersonlike manner when representing their college or university, especially at intercollegiate athletic contests. The Council shall publish, on the SLIAC web site, conference standards for behavior, at all athletic events, for all participants (including student-athletes, coaches, spectators, officials, and any others).

2.3.3.1 Unsportspersonlike conduct shall subject the individual to disciplinary action. The member college or university with which the offending individual is associated may also be subject to disciplinary action if it is found that the member college or university’s policies, actions, or failure to act substantially contributed to the individual’s misconduct. The primary and/or senior woman administrators will be responsible for the penalties associated with the situation. The administrations at both institutions’ involved will discuss the situation with the Commissioner and seek council if needed from the Commissioner.

Operating Bylaws of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

2.3.3.2 Acts of unsportspersonlike Conduct:

(a) Striking or attempting to strike or otherwise physically abuse an official,opposing coach, staff administrator, spectator, student, or athlete.

(b) Intentionally, or with careless disregard for one’s conduct, inciting participantsor spectators to violent or abusive action.

(c) Using gestures or profane or unduly provocative language or action, whether ornot directed toward an official, staff administrator, student, coach, spectator,university, or a student athlete or personnel from another member college oruniversity.

2.3.4 Sportspersonship Code: Each institution shall strictly abide by NCAA guidelines regarding sportspersonship of student-athletes and fans.

2.3.4.1 Each institution shall write, approve, and publish on its web site, an institutional code of sportspersonship that is at least as restrictive as the SLIAC code of sportspersonship.

Principia College Sportspersonship and Ethical Conduct Statement

Principia has built a reputation as a moral institution dedicated to promoting spiritual growth and serving the cause of Christian Science. Honesty and integrity are not only attributes that Principia expects to see expressed by athletes and students, but also by coaches, administrators, parents, etc. As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Principia pledges to uphold the rules set forth by the NCAA.

Hazing Statement (Principia Blue Pages)

Hazing is inconsistent with the Purpose and Policies of Principia (see Policies 8, 12, 19, 22), and it is illegal in the State of Illinois. State Statute #720 ILCS 120/10 defines hazing as a Class A misdemeanor, except hazing that results in death or great bodily harm, which is a Class 4 felony.

Hazing is defined as any activity that endangers the physical safety of a student, causes fright, humiliation, ridicule, or degrades the individual. Students are not to be subjected to any treatment that debases their status or robs them of a sense of self-dignity. This includes specifically any activity which intentionally or unintentionally places a student in physical danger, places emotional stress upon the individual, interferes with normal classroom or athletic field procedure or atmosphere, or prevents a student from adequate opportunity for classroom preparation.

Furthermore, Principia prohibits students from allowing themselves to be hazed.

Drug Testing Policy (NCAA Bylaws 3.2.4.6, 14.1.4, and 18.4.1.5)

The Principia Athletic Department does not condone or support the use of performance-enhancing drugs (steroids) or street drugs among our student- athletes. As members of the NCAA all student-athletes are required to fill out and sign the NCAA Drug Testing Consent form prior to the start of each season. At this time, you will be provided with information listing the substances banned by the NCAA. By signing the NCAA form and the Prin College Student Athlete (PCSA) code of conduct, student-athletes agree to random drug-testing by the NCAA in any championship participation and by Principia College at anytime during the academic year. Failure to sign either form will preclude you from all varsity competition. Testing positive on the drug test will result in the loss of eligibility in all sports for one full academic year. Refusing to be tested is equivalent to a positive test result which carries with it the same penalty as a positive test result.

Physical Examinations (NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.4)

Mandatory Medical Examination. Before participation in any practice, competition, or out of- season conditioning activities, student-athletes who are beginning their initial season of eligibility and students who are trying out for a team shall be required to undergo a medical examination or evaluation administered or supervised by a physician (e.g. a family physician, team physician). A nurse practitioner whose medical licensure allows for health care practice independent of physician supervision may complete the medical examination without supervision by a physician. The examination or evaluation must be administered within six months prior to participation in any practice, competition, or out-of- season conditioning activities. In following years, an updated history of the student-athlete’s medical condition shall be administered by an institutional medical staff member (e.g. sports medicine staff, team physician) to determine if additional examinations (e.g. physical, cardiovascular, neurological) are required. The updated history must be administered within six months prior to the student-athlete’s participation in any practice, competition, or out-of-season conditioning activities for the applicable academic year. (Adopted: 4/11/11 effective 8/1/11, Revised: 10/20/15, 10/26/15).

For more information, including a more complete statement on our stance with respect to this requirement and to download a copy of the physical form please refer to the PrincipiaAthletics.com and go to the “Student Athlete” section of the website then to “Forms Center” where you will find the Physician Form and Physical Examination Info.

Athletic Trainer

The NCAA and SLIAC require that a trainer be present at all athletic contests. To be accommodating to our opposing teams we provide athletic training services for visiting student-athletes prior to and during all intercollegiate competitions. In addition an athletic trainer is on campus each day during practice times to be of support to those students who choose to use his/her services and to administer concussion protocol as needed. This does not minimize nor negate the prayerful work that is expected of practicing Christian Scientists. It is merely an attempt to meet each individual where they are and to maintain the highest standard for event management keeping our visitors and the Golden Rule in mind.

Concussion Protocol and Sickle Cell Trait Status

The NCAA mandates that member institutions provide a framework for discussing concussion management and sickle cell trait status. We do this with a view toward approaching world belief about medical issues from a spiritual perspective. As practicing Christian Scientists, you are expected to actively rely on God for healing and protection from injury, illness, the belief of heredity or other issues related to your participation in our athletics program. Your coaches, athletics director, teammates, and Christian Science nurses are available to help you with any challenge that my come up.

Insurance Coverage Accidental Insurance Coverage

Student-athletes are required by NCAA to be covered by personal or family health and accident insurance and to supply proof to the College. Student-athletes may purchase accident insurance through the College. For details on how to supply proof, make corrections, or learn about available options see www.principia.edu/insurance.

Personal Belongings Insurance Coverage It is important to note that The Principia does not generally insure personal property items belonging to students or guests. Parents are encouraged to insure their students’ belongings under their personal property or homeowner’s policy.

For further information regarding insurance, please call the Workplace Safety office at 618-374-5474.

Christian Science Practitioner Requirement

Student-athletes are required to provide Journal-listed Christian Science practitioner contact information to be placed on file with the Athletic Department and Christian Science nurses office prior to practicing or competing in any varsity activity.

Travel Policy

As a member of a Principia College athletic team, student-athletes are required to travel to and from competitions with the team. Permission to travel with a parent or guardian must be granted from Head Coach prior to departure and on file with the athletic office. Additional team rules will vary from coach to coach within the athletic department (e.g. curfew, dress code, etc.). Above all, as previously stated, you represent your team, Principia College, and Christian Science. Please act with that in mind.

Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) The Principia College SAAC consists of student representatives selected by their sport teams for the following purpose:

• Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes

• Disseminate information to teams

• Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues

• Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics departmentformulation of policies

• Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving allathletic teams

• Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAAlegislation

• Organize community service efforts

• Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus

Awards/Recognition

The Jackie Tindall Moser Academic Awards

Jackie Tindall Moser (C'79) was a four year varsity women's volleyball player. As a student-athlete, her leadership, competitive spirit, and joy were an inspiration to her teammates. Her love for Principia Athletics and the volleyball program continued as a parent. She unselfishly supported each and every player, including her three daughters who followed in her footsteps by excelling on the volleyball court and in the classroom. Jackie remained committed to academic, spiritual, and athletic achievement, and she

cherished all aspects of Principia's education philosophy.

This award consists of two components - the 4.0 Club and Academic All-Conference recognition.

4.0 Club

Committed to athletic and academic excellence, Principia's 4.0 Club recognizes and honors those who achieve extraordinary results in both their sport and in the classroom.

Academic All-Conference

Student-athletes earning Academic All-Conference recognition or its equivalent have achieved a minimum of 3.5 cumulative GPA as sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Howard Mitchell Award

This award is bestowed on senior athletes. It recognizes the highest standard of achievement in Principia’s intercollegiate athletic program.

Corde & Willard Hanzlik Award

This award is presented to a senior athlete(s) who recognize significant overall contribution to Prinicpia’s intercollegiate athletic program.

Charles F. Buckwalter Athletic and Academic Honors Award

• The student must have lettered 4 years in at least one sport

• The highest cumulative GPA of 3.5 or over for 4 years will win the award.If no athlete has a 3.5 or above GPA, the award will not be given.

• The award will consist of an engraved wall clock. Also, a scholarly book ofthe recipient's choice will be donated to the College library in his/herhonor.

• This award will be presented at Commencement.

Scholar Athlete Award

• The award will be computed annually at the end of Spring Semester

• The student must be a participant in an intercollegiate program in thecurrent academic year

• The student must have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and completed aminimum of two terms/24 semester hours at Principia College

• The award will be presented to all following Spring Semester. A list ofwinners will be posted and a press release sent out.

Wall of Champions

Recognizes SLIAC Conference Player/Runner of the Week, Newcomer of the Year, Player/Runner of the Year, Principia records/milestones, All-Region and All-America selection with a (2’x3’) poster displayed in Hay Field House.

Profiles in Character

Sportspersonship, ethical conduct and teamwork follow naturally from applying the Golden Rule in the heat of competition. Principia is proud to recognize those student-athletes who lead by example, are committed to growing in their practice of Christian Science, and demonstrate, in sport, the divine power of Spirit. This award features six vignettes by student-athletes who best demonstrate the qualities of character unfoldment. This display rotates out after each season.

Varsity Letter Awards

First Year:

Second Year:

Third Year:

Fourth Year:

-A hooded sweatshirt and a letter certificate. Head coaches will establish the criteria for earning a letter and communicate this to students.

-An insulated water bottle and a letter certificate.

-A fleece quarter-zip jacket and a letter certificate.

-A chenille letter plaque with the student's name, sport (s), and years, as well as any captain information and supra-Principia awards (All-Conference, All-State, etc.) printed on it. The plaque should be presented at the awards banquet for the individual sport in which it was earned. Multiple sport plaque-earners will be asked to wait until their final season to order their plaque and letter certificate.

Each year the student earning a varsity letter will receive a Letter Certificate signed by the President, Director of Athletics, and the Coach.

Certificate of Participation

In lieu of a Varsity letter, the Coach may choose to award a Certificate of Participation to those students who do not meet the criteria for a letter but who have otherwise participated consistently throughout the season. This certificate is signed by the Director of Athletics and the Coach.