department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

Student-athletes requiring temporary handicap permits may obtain registration documents
through University Parking Services. The university parking service form must be signed
by a university-recognized physician, and is acceptable for parking privileges only on the
campus of UNCW. The form that can be obtained from the Department of Athletic
Training is for the state of North Carolina motor vehicle department, and must be
completed by a physician and processed at the department of motor vehicles. This form
is acceptable both on and off university grounds for a predetermined length of time. Such
parking permits must be used in accordance with the law. Student-athletes who return to
a level of function will be asked to no longer use or abuse such parking privileges.
Sexual Harassment Policy
POLICY STATEMENT: Any member of the UNCW Athletic Training Department
alleging harassment by a coach, staff member, or student-athlete should follow
University policies for reporting the incident. Immediate reporting of alleged incidents is
imperative. Any harassment should be reported to the immediate supervisor or to the
Office of Human Resources.
Lightning and Severe Weather Policy
I. Chain of Command
The decision to terminate a University of North Carolina Wilmington intercollegiate
athletic activity in the event of lightning, severe weather, and/or storms will be made
by a member of the UNCW Athletic Training Staff present at a practice or the
UNCW Athletic Event Manager present at a game in consultation with UNCW
Athletics Facilities & Operations staff, Athletic Training personnel, and game
officials.
II. Criteria for Evacuation of the Practice/Game Area
The policy of the UNCW Department of Athletics will be as follows:
A. A member of Event Management Staff will inform the visiting team’s athletic
trainer and/or coach and game officials of UNCW’s policy with regards to
lightning, severe weather, and/or storms during pre-game warm-ups.
B. A member of the UNCW Facilities & Operations Staff will monitor one or
more of the following for lightning, severe weather, and/or storms:
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