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STUDENT ATHLETE HANDBOOKStudent-Athletes and Bracket Contests/Fantasy LeaguesNCAA member colleges and universities have defined sports wagering as putting something at risk – such as an entry fee - with theopportunity to win something in return. Because of this, student-athletes, coaches and administrators may not participate in bracketcompetitions or fantasy leagues where there is both a required entry fee and an opportunity to win a prize.Student-athletes and administrators may participate, under current NCAA rules, in bracket contests where there is no entry fee but apossibility of winning a prize. Some NCAA member schools, however, have chosen to ban student-athletes from participating in thesetypes of bracket contests.Alcohol and Tobacco PolicyAlcoholThe Department of Athletics at Lake Erie College adheres to an overall philosophy that all student-athletes are prohibited fromdrinking alcoholic beverages in connection with any official intercollegiate team function. An official team function is defined as anyactivity, which is held at the direction of or under the supervision of the team’s coaching staff. Any student-athlete involved in analcohol-related incident is subject to College sanctions as described in the Student Handbook under the Code of Conduct section.If a student-athlete is involved in any alcohol-related incident, the Head Coach, Athletic Trainer, and Athletic Director will beimmediately notified. The Head Coach, in conjunction with the Director of Athletics, has the discretion to determine any disciplinaryaction in which he/she deems necessary, which may include suspension or expulsion from the team. Alcohol-related matters areconsidered unacceptable by the Athletic Department and will not be tolerated.TobaccoLake Erie College Athletics does not condone the use of tobacco or tobacco products. The use of tobacco is prohibited by the NCAA inconnection with any intercollegiate function. A team function is defined as any activity, which is held as a team meeting, practice,game, fundraising event, community service or informal workout, on or off the grounds of Lake Erie College.All tobacco products are prohibited, including cigarettes, snuff, and chewing tobacco. Any student-athlete found using tobacco on thefield or during any practices, games or other championship activities would be subject to Lake Erie College Athletic Department andNCAA misconduct provisions.Social Networking PolicyThe use of social networking sites can cause student-athletes to be easily exposed to the public eye. Student-athletes should be awarethat third parties including College faculty/staff, the media and NCAA officials can easily access their profiles and view personalinformation, including pictures, videos and comments. Inappropriate material found on social networking sites by third parties affectsthe perception of the student, the department of athletics and the college. Examples of inappropriate and offensive behaviorsconcerning participation in online communities may include photos, videos or comments showing any behavior including but notlimited to that which violates the college’s Student Handbook, Student-Athlete Handbook, team rules, NCAA rules and the Ohio StateLaw. If a student-athlete’s profile contents are found to be inappropriate in accordance with the above behaviors, the student-athletewill be subject to penalties determined by the Director of Athletics, ranging from a written warning, to suspension from the team.Representing the InstitutionAs a Storm student-athlete you are representing Lake Erie College and are not to participate in any conduct that will discredit theinstitution, the Athletics Department, the team, or yourself. This includes adhering to NCAA rules, College rules, and general ethics ofself conduct. The student-athlete must always represent Lake Erie College in a positive manner inside and outside athleticcompetition; this also includes the classroom.Page | 172Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook