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Olympic College • 1600 Chester Avenue • Bremerton, Washington 98337-1699 Office Phone (360) 475-7450 • Fax (360) 475-7454
Website: www.olympic.edu/Students/StudentServices/Athletics
Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Golf • Soccer • Softball • Track & Field • Volleyball
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 [email protected] • (360) 475-7456 [email protected] • (360) 475-7458 Beth Donnelly, Recreation Coordinator, Erin Sutcliffe, Athletic Trainer Academic Advisor, Women’s Athletic [email protected] • (360)475-7463 Commissioner West Sound Orthopedic • (360) 698-6630 [email protected] • (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.