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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 />

<strong>AR</strong> <strong>215</strong>–1 • 31 July 2007<br />

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