AR 215-1 - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army
AR 215-1 - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army
AR 215-1 - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army
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Table 8–5<br />
U.S. national sports governing bodies—Continued<br />
Synchronized swimming<br />
Table tennis<br />
Taekwondo<br />
Team handball<br />
Tennis<br />
Track and field<br />
Volleyball<br />
Water polo<br />
Weightlifting<br />
Wrestling<br />
Yachting<br />
U.S. Synchronized Swimming, Inc.<br />
U.S. Table Tennis Association<br />
U.S. Taekwondo Union<br />
Team Handball Federation<br />
U.S. Tennis Federation<br />
USA Track and Field<br />
U.S. Volleyball Association<br />
U.S. Water Polo<br />
U.S. Weightlifting Federation<br />
USA Wrestling<br />
U.S. Sailing Association<br />
(10) Prohibition against use of drugs by participants. All persons involved in athletic training or competitions will<br />
be prohibited from using any drugs or medication to improve athletic performance. The consumption of alcohol by<br />
athletes participating in athletic events or competitions just prior or during the competition is prohibited. This policy<br />
will apply to all persons who are assigned, detailed, or who volunteer their services to the <strong>Army</strong> Sports and Fitness<br />
Program in any capacity whatever (for example, competitors, coaches, administrators). All persons involved in the<br />
<strong>Army</strong> Sports and Fitness Program will sign a statement that they understand and will comply with this policy. This<br />
policy does not apply to opposing civilian teams or individuals competing against <strong>Army</strong> sponsored teams.<br />
c. Program levels. Sports and Fitness Program levels are addressed in the paragraphs that follow. See chapters 5 and<br />
13 and appendix D for additional funding policies.<br />
d. Unit activities. Comprehensive unit level sports programs will be developed and conducted in accordance with<br />
local MWR program policy and this regulation. Community recreation fitness staffs will coordinate the use of facilities<br />
and equipment and set up an extensive intramural athletics program in both team and individual sports. Unit athletics<br />
are for active duty <strong>Soldier</strong>s only (to include <strong>Army</strong> Reserve and <strong>AR</strong>NG <strong>Soldier</strong>s when activated) and may be conducted<br />
during both duty and off-duty time.<br />
e. Intramural activities. Garrison commanders will develop intramural training programs to supplement unit level<br />
activities. Intramural athletic programs are usually conducted during off-duty hours between teams on the same<br />
installation; however, they may compete with teams of other installations when available resources permit. Civilians<br />
may participate when there are not sufficient military personnel but may not compete above the intramural level.<br />
f. Installation, regional, and IMCOM Region competitions/events. (The <strong>AR</strong>NG sports program is governed by<br />
<strong>AR</strong>NG policies and regulations.) IMCOM Regions may conduct installation, regional, or IMCOM Region-level<br />
competitions/events as follow-on to installation intramural athletic programs. This may include athletics that lead to<br />
departmental, national, or international competition. IMCOM Regions may grant subordinate commands authority to<br />
place military participants on permissive TDY for assembly and training for a maximum of 30 days prior to a<br />
championship competition. Individuals or teams representing installations may participate in IMCOM Region or<br />
regional-level competitions/events if they qualify as follows:<br />
(1) They have participated in an installation intramural program. Reassignment, permanent change of station, or<br />
reenlistment will not prevent a <strong>Soldier</strong> from competing.<br />
(2) The unit or garrison commander must approve of individual or team participation.<br />
(3) Local NAFs may be used for travel and per diem expenses at athletic competitions/events hosted by IMCOM<br />
Regions or installations. Use of local NAFs must be approved by the responsible commander.<br />
g. Departmental-level and Armed Forces competition.<br />
(1) Departmental and Armed Forces competitions, conducted periodically in selected sports, offer higher level<br />
competition for accomplished <strong>Soldier</strong>-athletes who meet the following criteria:<br />
(a) Prospective candidates must be on active duty and authorized by immediate commanders to participate. Participation<br />
in a leave status will not be authorized. Completion of scheduled military training will not be delayed.<br />
(b) All participants must be amateurs as defined by the appropriate national governing body.<br />
(c) Minimum qualifications for track and field will be determined by the National B Standards found at www.usatf.-<br />
org. Golf applications will include individual handicaps certified by a golf course manager or golf home course<br />
professional. Bowling applications will include scratch averages certified by the bowling center manager or league<br />
secretary. The minimum average considered is 200 for men and 170 for women in 21 or more league games.<br />
(d) Trial camp selection will be based on performance in current military and civilian competitions, records, and<br />
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