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Chapter 4. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
A. General. This chapter provides specific guidance which
pertains to the administration of a wide variety of MWR
activities.
B Awards.
1. The presentation of awards in recognition of achievement
sponsored as a part of the MWR program is recognized as a
valuable contribution toward morale enhancement. While
the value of awards is recognized, caution should be
exercised to ensure that expenditures for this purpose
are not disproportionate to overall program requirements.
2. Athletic competitors officially sponsored by the Coast
Guard must surrender to the morale fund any cash or
certificate redeemable in cash received as an award for
'competition.
C. Rules of Competition.
1. Official rules set forth by the organization governing
amateur competition in each sport shall be used. In
cases of conflicting, applicable rules, it is recommended
that those specified for the All-Navy Sports
Championships be used.
2. Women's rules have been written and accepted as the
standard for sports activities in high schools, colleges,
and universities throughout the country. Sports programs
for women personnel shall be governed by these rules.
Copies of Official Rules and Girls and Women's Sports
Standards are available through the American Association
of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Division
for Girls and Women's Sports, 1201 16th Street, N.W.,
Washington DC 20036.
D. Supervision. Most directed MWR activities require a
supervisor who is responsible to the command to ensure the
proper conduct of the activity and to coordinate the details
of the activity with the MWR officer. Depending on the size
of the unit and activity the MWR officer may act as
supervisor for several activities during the year. However,
it will also be necessary or appropriate to hire or designate
personnel as follows:
1. committee chairpersons are usually designated by the
command to coordinate such activities as Coast Guard Day
Picnic, Christmas Party, dances, etc;
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