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

student‐athletes’ experiences, evaluating the athletic programs, and in making decisions or
taking corrective actions for future athletic improvements.
Use of Drugs and Tobacco Products
Per NCAA regulations, the use of tobacco products is prohibited by all game personnel (e.g.,
coaches, trainers, managers and game officials) in all sports during practice and competition.
Game personnel who use tobacco products during a practice or competition shall be subject
to disciplinary actions. Additionally, the Department of Athletics does not condone any use
of illegal or improper substances by its staff and if anyone is determined to be using these
substances, the University will take appropriate action.
Equipment and Apparel
The coaching staff of each team is responsible for issuance and retrieval of apparel and
equipment to and from student‐athletes. Coaches are responsible for maintaining a record of
apparel and equipment, requiring student-athletes to to sign for the apparel and equipment,
and tracking the issuance and retrieval of apparel and equipment.
Student‐athletes are not permitted to retain athletics equipment unless permissible per NCAA
regulations. Used equipment may be purchased by the student‐athlete on the same cost basis
as by any other individual interested in purchasing such equipment. However, a
student‐athlete may retain athletics apparel items at the end of his or her intercollegiate
participation. A student‐athlete may also retain athletics apparel items prior to the end of his
or her collegiate participation, provided such items are not reusable by other team members.
Listed below are examples of reusable and not reusable apparel and equipment.
Reusable Apparel
Game Jerseys
Game Pants
Practice apparel deemed reusable
Warm‐up suits used for competition
Warm‐Up Suits used for practice/travel
Rain Slickers
Examples of Equipment
Bats
Golf Bags
Golf Clubs
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