Alfa Company Alfa Company DirectiveDirective

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The Role of Alfa The Role of Alfa CompanyCompany

Alfa Company is the Health and Alfa Company is the Health and Wellness Company. They are directed Wellness Company. They are directed to promote the concept of healthy to promote the concept of healthy competitive lifestyles in cadets, both competitive lifestyles in cadets, both during their time at the Academy and during their time at the Academy and after they graduate. This is after they graduate. This is accomplished through intercompany accomplished through intercompany sports as well as numerous collaterals sports as well as numerous collaterals related to health and wellness. related to health and wellness.

Health DepartmentHealth Department

Regimental Blood Drive Regimental Blood Drive Regimental Immunizations/Dental Regimental Immunizations/Dental Regimental Substance Abuse Regimental Substance Abuse

Prevention Prevention Regimental Nutrition Regimental Nutrition Regimental Medical Regimental Medical Health & Wellness Training Health & Wellness Training

Regimental Blood DrivesRegimental Blood Drives

Organize blood drive logistics for the Organize blood drive logistics for the Coast Guard Academy, in coordination Coast Guard Academy, in coordination with Command Master Chief. To with Command Master Chief. To encourage cadets and staff members to encourage cadets and staff members to donate blood, especially through donate blood, especially through effective communication on dates of effective communication on dates of blood drives, locations of sign-up blood drives, locations of sign-up sheets, etc. To coordinate a system to sheets, etc. To coordinate a system to assist cadets in attending local blood assist cadets in attending local blood drives in the communitydrives in the community

Regimental Regimental Immunizations/Dental Immunizations/Dental

Coordinate with the clinic times for Coordinate with the clinic times for all cadets to receive dental exams, all cadets to receive dental exams, small pox vaccinations, and flu shots. small pox vaccinations, and flu shots. Ensure cadets are held accountable Ensure cadets are held accountable for missing appointments. for missing appointments.

Regimental Substance Regimental Substance Abuse Prevention Abuse Prevention

The duties of the division include measures to The duties of the division include measures to make the Corps of Cadets aware of substance make the Corps of Cadets aware of substance abuse. This division will be assisting the Baccus abuse. This division will be assisting the Baccus and Gamma alcohol awareness group and Gamma alcohol awareness group throughout the year.throughout the year.

Track all cadets assigned an alcohol offense and Track all cadets assigned an alcohol offense and monitor alcohol remediation program. Ensure all monitor alcohol remediation program. Ensure all training related to substance abuse is made training related to substance abuse is made aware to the Corps of Cadets. Oversee the aware to the Corps of Cadets. Oversee the Cadet’s Alcohol Advisory Committee (CAAC). Cadet’s Alcohol Advisory Committee (CAAC). Coordinate quarterly meetings of the CAAC.Coordinate quarterly meetings of the CAAC.

Regimental Nutrition Regimental Nutrition

The duties include measures to make the The duties include measures to make the Corps of Cadets aware of a variety of Corps of Cadets aware of a variety of nutritional topics including eating nutritional topics including eating disorders, disordered eating etc. This disorders, disordered eating etc. This division will be assisting the Cadet division will be assisting the Cadet Nutritional Advisory Council (CNAC) to Nutritional Advisory Council (CNAC) to help improve lines of communication help improve lines of communication between the Corps of Cadets, Aramark, and between the Corps of Cadets, Aramark, and the Academy Nutritional Advisory Council the Academy Nutritional Advisory Council (NAC). Coordinate monthly meetings of the (NAC). Coordinate monthly meetings of the NAC.NAC.

Regimental Medical Regimental Medical Obtain and disseminate any and all information Obtain and disseminate any and all information

concerning medical exams to members of the concerning medical exams to members of the Corps of Cadets as passed down from the USCGA Corps of Cadets as passed down from the USCGA Medical Department through the Regimental Medical Department through the Regimental Health Department Head. Ensure all policies are Health Department Head. Ensure all policies are complied with and ensure that cadets’ medical complied with and ensure that cadets’ medical requirements (i.e. necessary exams for pre-requirements (i.e. necessary exams for pre-commissioning and follow-up are obtained as commissioning and follow-up are obtained as required, etc.). Ensure information concerning required, etc.). Ensure information concerning elective surgeries (i.e. PRK) are available. Act as elective surgeries (i.e. PRK) are available. Act as liaison between the clinic and the Corps of liaison between the clinic and the Corps of Cadets, including handing cadet medical Cadets, including handing cadet medical complaints and clinic staff complaints, as routed complaints and clinic staff complaints, as routed through the Health Department Head.through the Health Department Head.

Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Training Training

Work closely with the Company Work closely with the Company Commander and the Department Heads Commander and the Department Heads on setting up Health and Wellness Week. on setting up Health and Wellness Week. Provide necessary information to the Provide necessary information to the Company Commander and Department Company Commander and Department Heads on speakers, events, or activities. Heads on speakers, events, or activities. Ensure the scheduling of the events for Ensure the scheduling of the events for the week period is planned out well in the week period is planned out well in advance. Assist with the logistics behind advance. Assist with the logistics behind all training for Alfa Company.all training for Alfa Company.

WELLNESS WELLNESS DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT

4/c Level I PFE 4/c Level I PFE 2/c & 3/c Level I PFE 2/c & 3/c Level I PFE Level II & Incomplete PFE Level II & Incomplete PFE Regimental Intercompany Sports Regimental Intercompany Sports

4/c Level I PFE 4/c Level I PFE Serve as a cadet liason to the HPE staff Serve as a cadet liason to the HPE staff

in the adminstration of the Physical in the adminstration of the Physical Fitness Exam (PFE). For the 4/c cadets Fitness Exam (PFE). For the 4/c cadets that do not meet the graduation that do not meet the graduation requirement of 200, they will be placed requirement of 200, they will be placed in Level I remedial fitness program. The in Level I remedial fitness program. The Level I PFE program is entirely cadet Level I PFE program is entirely cadet driven; the divisions are responsible for driven; the divisions are responsible for establishing workouts, findling trainers, establishing workouts, findling trainers, setting up excusals, and scheduling setting up excusals, and scheduling retests for all underclass in the program. retests for all underclass in the program.

2/c & 3/c Level I PFE 2/c & 3/c Level I PFE Serve as a cadet liason to the HPE staff Serve as a cadet liason to the HPE staff

in the adminstration of the Physical in the adminstration of the Physical Fitness Exam (PFE). For the 2/c & 3/c Fitness Exam (PFE). For the 2/c & 3/c cadets that do not meet the graduation cadets that do not meet the graduation requirement of 200, they will be placed requirement of 200, they will be placed in Level I remedial fitness program. The in Level I remedial fitness program. The Level I PFE program is entirely cadet Level I PFE program is entirely cadet driven; the divisions are responsible for driven; the divisions are responsible for establishing workouts, findling trainers, establishing workouts, findling trainers, setting up excusals, and scheduling setting up excusals, and scheduling retests for all underclass in the program.retests for all underclass in the program.

Level II & Incomplete Level II & Incomplete PFE PFE

Serve as a cadet liason to the HPE Serve as a cadet liason to the HPE staff in the adminstration of the staff in the adminstration of the Physical Fitness Exam (PFE). Track Physical Fitness Exam (PFE). Track all medical and incomplete PFE all medical and incomplete PFE cadets. Ensure that all cadets who cadets. Ensure that all cadets who do not meet their class standard be do not meet their class standard be placed in Level II remedial fitness placed in Level II remedial fitness program. The Level II PFE program program. The Level II PFE program is run and coordinated by HPE staff.is run and coordinated by HPE staff.

Why you don’t want to be Why you don’t want to be on Remedial PFEon Remedial PFE

Waking up before formation to go to Waking up before formation to go to work outswork outs

A bad PFE score will hurt your class A bad PFE score will hurt your class rankrank

Ways not to be placed on Ways not to be placed on Remedial PFERemedial PFE

Stay Active!Stay Active! Take it seriouslyTake it seriously Work out and run over leave periodsWork out and run over leave periods

Regimental Regimental Intercompany Sports Intercompany Sports

Responsible for the coordination of all Responsible for the coordination of all intercompany sports and IC championships. intercompany sports and IC championships. The regimenal intercompany sports officer The regimenal intercompany sports officer will: will: coordinate with the respective Alfa Company coordinate with the respective Alfa Company

Liaison Officers in order to accomplish the Liaison Officers in order to accomplish the necessary duties and responsibilities (rosters, necessary duties and responsibilities (rosters, official assignments, forfeitures, etc.) of the official assignments, forfeitures, etc.) of the program. program.

Keep in constant contact with the Director of Keep in constant contact with the Director of Intramurals to ensure close scrutiny over the Intramurals to ensure close scrutiny over the program from day to day. program from day to day.

Regimental IC’c (cont.)Regimental IC’c (cont.) Will secure from each company: a list of Will secure from each company: a list of

officials for designated sports on assigned officials for designated sports on assigned dates and daily results of contests. dates and daily results of contests.

Serve as Chair of the Athletic Commission, Serve as Chair of the Athletic Commission, schedule and handle all protest meetings. schedule and handle all protest meetings.

Adjudicate all protests and make final Adjudicate all protests and make final determination on all IC events. determination on all IC events.

Regimental Weight Regimental Weight Management Management

Responsible for ensuring all Responsible for ensuring all underclass cadets are weighed in underclass cadets are weighed in October and April in accordance October and April in accordance with CG Weight Standards. Assist with CG Weight Standards. Assist cadet administration with the cadet administration with the enforcement of the cadet weight enforcement of the cadet weight management program.management program.

Support DepartmentSupport Department

Carry out the Duties as per the Carry out the Duties as per the Regimental Commanders directions.Regimental Commanders directions.

INTER-INTER-COMPANY COMPANY SPORTSSPORTS

Why should I play?Why should I play?

Playing Inner-Company Sports Playing Inner-Company Sports allows cadets to remain physically allows cadets to remain physically active throughout the school year, active throughout the school year, develop relationships between develop relationships between members in the company and members in the company and compete in a wide range of fun compete in a wide range of fun activities.activities.

OrganizationOrganization

Eight companies with representation Eight companies with representation in each sport.in each sport.

Alfa Gators, Bravo Bulldogs, Charlie Alfa Gators, Bravo Bulldogs, Charlie Cobras, Delta Dawgs, Echo Eagles, Cobras, Delta Dawgs, Echo Eagles, Foxtrot Flounders, Golf Gophers and Foxtrot Flounders, Golf Gophers and Hotel HellionsHotel Hellions

SeasonsSeasons.. There are three seasons per year, each lasting There are three seasons per year, each lasting

approximately ten weeks.approximately ten weeks. Fall. Day after Labor Day until mid-November;Fall. Day after Labor Day until mid-November; Winter. Mid-November until first week of Winter. Mid-November until first week of

February; February; Spring. Second week February until final exams; Spring. Second week February until final exams; Make-up Game Periods. All regular games shall Make-up Game Periods. All regular games shall

be completed during scheduled seasons. be completed during scheduled seasons. Canceled, protested or postponed games will be Canceled, protested or postponed games will be scheduled during make-up periods specifically set scheduled during make-up periods specifically set aside at the end of schedules. Each company will aside at the end of schedules. Each company will be allowed at least one practice in each of these be allowed at least one practice in each of these sports prior to meets. sports prior to meets.

Scheduling Inter-Scheduling Inter-company Sportscompany Sports..

The Regimental Inter-Company The Regimental Inter-Company Sports Officer under the direction of Sports Officer under the direction of the Head, Physical Education the Head, Physical Education Department is responsible for Department is responsible for formulating inter-company sports formulating inter-company sports schedules. schedules.

Inter-company sports will be Inter-company sports will be scheduled from 1600-1815 daily.  scheduled from 1600-1815 daily. 

CompetitionCompetition. . The Regimental Inter-Company Sports The Regimental Inter-Company Sports

Officer under the direction of the Head, Officer under the direction of the Head, Physical Education Department will Physical Education Department will publish playing schedules for each season publish playing schedules for each season and may postpone regularly scheduled and may postpone regularly scheduled games because of weather conditions. games because of weather conditions.

These forced cancellations will generally These forced cancellations will generally be rescheduled, as will protested games be rescheduled, as will protested games at the end of respective playing at the end of respective playing schedules. All cadets will be notified in schedules. All cadets will be notified in advance of postponements and advance of postponements and rescheduling. rescheduling.

Participation And Participation And EligibilityEligibility..

Cadets must participate in at least the Cadets must participate in at least the minimum sport requirement set forth by minimum sport requirement set forth by the Regimental Commander. the Regimental Commander.

To receive credit for an intramural sport To receive credit for an intramural sport season, a cadet shall present to their season, a cadet shall present to their division officer in the Cadet Support Form division officer in the Cadet Support Form their participation in the IC sport.their participation in the IC sport.

If there is a question, the division officer If there is a question, the division officer shall confer with their Alfa Company shall confer with their Alfa Company Liaison to determine if the cadet shall get Liaison to determine if the cadet shall get credit. credit.

Continued…Continued… Proper authorization for an individual to Proper authorization for an individual to

miss an IC game or officiating obligation miss an IC game or officiating obligation will be determined by that individual's will be determined by that individual's team captain - guidelines offered include:team captain - guidelines offered include:

(1)(1) Academic trouble (lab make-up, etc.)Academic trouble (lab make-up, etc.) (2) Medical status (NF, NE, etc.) (2) Medical status (NF, NE, etc.) (3) Duty (RCDO, ACDO, JCDO, etc.) (3) Duty (RCDO, ACDO, JCDO, etc.) (4) Varsity athlete not needed for that (4) Varsity athlete not needed for that

day’s competition. day’s competition.

Continued…Continued… Team Captain: the team captain will make Team Captain: the team captain will make

the decision as to whether an individual the decision as to whether an individual will be excused from a game, keeping in will be excused from a game, keeping in mind the company must field the mind the company must field the minimum playable number of personnel minimum playable number of personnel or risk forfeiture of that particular game.or risk forfeiture of that particular game.

At the end of the IC season, the team At the end of the IC season, the team captain shall submit the roster of those captain shall submit the roster of those cadets receiving credit for the intramural cadets receiving credit for the intramural season to their Alfa Company Liaison. season to their Alfa Company Liaison. The Team Captain shall ensure that all The Team Captain shall ensure that all officiating reqirements are met.officiating reqirements are met.

OfficialsOfficials..

Officials shall be members of their Officials shall be members of their company team sport in which they company team sport in which they officiate. The senior official in each officiate. The senior official in each game shall be a First or Second Class game shall be a First or Second Class Cadet, and remaining officials should be Cadet, and remaining officials should be preferably a First or Second Class preferably a First or Second Class Cadet.Cadet.

No Fourth Class Cadets shall serve in No Fourth Class Cadets shall serve in an officiating capacity (but may act as an officiating capacity (but may act as score-keepers and/or timekeepers). score-keepers and/or timekeepers).

Duties of OfficialDuties of Official Be thoroughly familiar with the rules of the Be thoroughly familiar with the rules of the

assigned sport. assigned sport. Report promptly to the playing area with a Report promptly to the playing area with a

copy of all applicable rules. Officials shall copy of all applicable rules. Officials shall draw and return whatever equipment is draw and return whatever equipment is issued. In the few cases where issued. In the few cases where scorekeepers, timekeepers, competitors, scorekeepers, timekeepers, competitors, etc., are specified to draw certain gear, the etc., are specified to draw certain gear, the official is responsible for the equipment to official is responsible for the equipment to see that it is drawn and returned properly. see that it is drawn and returned properly.

Check protective gear for compliance with Check protective gear for compliance with equipment safety rules.equipment safety rules.

Continued…Continued… When scorekeepers and/or timers are required, When scorekeepers and/or timers are required,

they shall choose representative members from they shall choose representative members from their company team to perform these duties. their company team to perform these duties.

Start and end all games exactly as the rules Start and end all games exactly as the rules specify. specify.

Assume complete charge of play. Official's Assume complete charge of play. Official's decisions are not to be disputed unless an decisions are not to be disputed unless an interpretation of the rules is involved. In such interpretation of the rules is involved. In such cases, a protest must be registered. Officials are cases, a protest must be registered. Officials are to maintain order and good sportsmanship at all to maintain order and good sportsmanship at all times. Players may be thrown out of any event times. Players may be thrown out of any event by any official for misconduct. by any official for misconduct.

Continued Again…Continued Again… Officiating for IC competition is a duty.Officiating for IC competition is a duty. Absence or improper performance as an Absence or improper performance as an

official will be considered a official will be considered a violation of violation of code # 2402, Duty or assignment: code # 2402, Duty or assignment: inattention, neglect, shirking, inattention, neglect, shirking, improper performance of.improper performance of.

Fourth Class Cadets on Academic Fourth Class Cadets on Academic Probation must have a Special Request Probation must have a Special Request signed by their Company Commander in signed by their Company Commander in order to participate in Inter-company order to participate in Inter-company Sports. Sports.

Minimum ParticipationMinimum Participation

GeneralGeneral. To be included in the end . To be included in the end of season roster, a cadet must of season roster, a cadet must participate in 80% of the games or participate in 80% of the games or matches scheduled during the IC matches scheduled during the IC season. season.

  

ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNMENT OF OFFICIALSOFFICIALS

BasketballBasketball. Two referees per game; First . Two referees per game; First or Second Class Cadets. One scorekeeper or Second Class Cadets. One scorekeeper per game; a Third or Fourth Class Cadet per game; a Third or Fourth Class Cadet (serve also as timekeeper with the aid of an (serve also as timekeeper with the aid of an idle player from each squad to check for idle player from each squad to check for accuracy).accuracy).

FootballFootball. Two officials per game; one . Two officials per game; one referee and one line official. The referee referee and one line official. The referee will be a First or Second Class Cadet. The will be a First or Second Class Cadet. The line official also acts as timekeeper and line official also acts as timekeeper and informs the referee of time remaining in informs the referee of time remaining in the game.the game.

Continued…Continued… SoccerSoccer. Two officials per game; First or . Two officials per game; First or

Second Class Cadet as senior official; Third Second Class Cadet as senior official; Third Class Cadet as second official, who also Class Cadet as second official, who also acts as timekeeper. acts as timekeeper.

SoftballSoftball. Two umpires per game; one will . Two umpires per game; one will be a First or Second Class serving as be a First or Second Class serving as senior umpire in each game. senior umpire in each game.

VolleyballVolleyball. Two officials per game; one . Two officials per game; one referee; First or Second Class Cadet. One referee; First or Second Class Cadet. One scorekeeper; Third or Fourth Class Cadet. scorekeeper; Third or Fourth Class Cadet. The referee will be the ultimate authority The referee will be the ultimate authority on calls. All calls of the referee will be on calls. All calls of the referee will be final and will not be disputed. final and will not be disputed.

PROTESTSPROTESTS

GeneralGeneral. Judgment errors by . Judgment errors by officials are not grounds for protest. officials are not grounds for protest. Use of ineligible players or an error Use of ineligible players or an error in rules interpretation will be in rules interpretation will be legitimate reasons for protests. legitimate reasons for protests.

If a team leaves the field before the If a team leaves the field before the end of the contest, that team end of the contest, that team automatically forfeits the game. automatically forfeits the game.

Personnel shortage at game time Personnel shortage at game time will result in forfeiture.will result in forfeiture.

Registry And Registry And SubmissionSubmission..

If, during a contest, a violation occurs, a If, during a contest, a violation occurs, a protest must be made at the exact time the protest must be made at the exact time the violation is noted. Protesting teams must violation is noted. Protesting teams must notify the referees and the captains of the notify the referees and the captains of the opposing teams that their team is opposing teams that their team is proceeding with the game under protest. proceeding with the game under protest. Play then resumes.Play then resumes.

A verbal protest must be expressed to the A verbal protest must be expressed to the Regimental Inter-Company Sports Officer Regimental Inter-Company Sports Officer prior to 2000 the day of the protested game.prior to 2000 the day of the protested game.

Continued…Continued…

A written protest must be submitted prior to A written protest must be submitted prior to 1200 of the next day. Any games played in 1200 of the next day. Any games played in which there is not an immediately apparent which there is not an immediately apparent violation (e.g. the belated discovery of the violation (e.g. the belated discovery of the use of an ineligible player) entitles a team to use of an ineligible player) entitles a team to protest. protest.

Such a protest must be written and Such a protest must be written and submitted to the Regimental Inter-Company submitted to the Regimental Inter-Company Sports Officer prior to 2000 within one week Sports Officer prior to 2000 within one week from the day of the game being protested. from the day of the game being protested.

Continued…Continued… In both cases, copies of the written protest In both cases, copies of the written protest

will be furnished to the Regimental Inter-will be furnished to the Regimental Inter-Company Sports Officer and the opponent. Company Sports Officer and the opponent. Both contestants and officials in charge Both contestants and officials in charge can present their versions of the case can present their versions of the case before a decision is made. Final decisions before a decision is made. Final decisions shall be made by the Regimental Inter shall be made by the Regimental Inter Company Sports Officer. Company Sports Officer.

Protests involving game rules, when Protests involving game rules, when upheld, shall result in a complete replay of upheld, shall result in a complete replay of the contest, except when the voting the contest, except when the voting members agree to another solution members agree to another solution recommended by the groups involved. recommended by the groups involved.

Continued…Continued…

Protested games, where protest is Protested games, where protest is sustained, may be played from the sustained, may be played from the beginning of the quarter in which beginning of the quarter in which the protest occurred, with game the protest occurred, with game conditions as near the actual game conditions as near the actual game situation as possible (lineup, score, situation as possible (lineup, score, time, possessions, etc., considered).time, possessions, etc., considered).

UniformsUniforms GeneralGeneral. Athletic uniforms shall be fashioned . Athletic uniforms shall be fashioned

from cadet issued gear. Civilian clothing is not from cadet issued gear. Civilian clothing is not permitted for inter-company sports. permitted for inter-company sports.

Uniforms Required for Individual SportsUniforms Required for Individual Sports.. Basketball. Contrasting nylon mesh shirts, Basketball. Contrasting nylon mesh shirts,

issued gym shirt, gym shorts, athletic socks issued gym shirt, gym shorts, athletic socks and sneakers.and sneakers.

Football. Opposing teams wear contrasting Football. Opposing teams wear contrasting nylon mesh shirts issued gym shirt, gym shorts, nylon mesh shirts issued gym shirt, gym shorts, (sweatshirt and sweatpants optional), athletic (sweatshirt and sweatpants optional), athletic socks and sneakers. Cleats or spikes are not to socks and sneakers. Cleats or spikes are not to be worn by players. Turf shoes are authorized.be worn by players. Turf shoes are authorized.

Continued…Continued… Soccer. Contrasting nylon mesh shirt, Soccer. Contrasting nylon mesh shirt,

issued gym shirt, gym shorts, (sweatshirt issued gym shirt, gym shorts, (sweatshirt and sweatpants optional), athletic socks and sweatpants optional), athletic socks and sneakers. Cleats or spikes are not to and sneakers. Cleats or spikes are not to be worn by players. Turf shoes are be worn by players. Turf shoes are authorized.authorized.

Softball. Issued gym shirt, gym shorts, Softball. Issued gym shirt, gym shorts, (sweatshirt and sweatpants optional), (sweatshirt and sweatpants optional), athletic socks and sneakers. Cleats or athletic socks and sneakers. Cleats or spikes are not to be worn by players. Turf spikes are not to be worn by players. Turf shoes are authorized.shoes are authorized.

Volleyball. Issued gym shirt, gym shorts, Volleyball. Issued gym shirt, gym shorts, athletic socks and sneakers. athletic socks and sneakers.

GAME RULESGAME RULES BasketballBasketball.. a.a. Location/Time of Games. Each team will field Location/Time of Games. Each team will field

Varsity and JV teams. Games will be played in Billard Varsity and JV teams. Games will be played in Billard Hall. Game #1 will start by 1600 and terminate by Hall. Game #1 will start by 1600 and terminate by 1650. Game #2 will start at 1655 and end by 1800. 1650. Game #2 will start at 1655 and end by 1800.

b.b. Players. Five cadets will comprise each team.Players. Five cadets will comprise each team. c.c. Clock. 2 eighteen minute halves running time Clock. 2 eighteen minute halves running time

except for time-outs and the last 3 minutes of each except for time-outs and the last 3 minutes of each half (run as in intercollegiate games). Halftime half (run as in intercollegiate games). Halftime intermission will be three minutes. Each team will be intermission will be three minutes. Each team will be allowed 2 one-minute time-outs per half. Should the allowed 2 one-minute time-outs per half. Should the score be tied at the end of the second half, a three-score be tied at the end of the second half, a three-minute overtime will be added to the clock.minute overtime will be added to the clock.

d.d. Official NCAA basketball rules including; 3 Official NCAA basketball rules including; 3 point shot, seventh foul each half before one and one point shot, seventh foul each half before one and one foul rule, and 5 fouls before dismissed from game.foul rule, and 5 fouls before dismissed from game.

Continued…Continued… Football (Flag)Football (Flag).. a.a. Location/Time of Games. Football is played Location/Time of Games. Football is played

on the lower field. The field is 50 yards long x on the lower field. The field is 50 yards long x 52.3 yards wide. Hash marks. 20 yards from the 52.3 yards wide. Hash marks. 20 yards from the sideline. Play will commence at 1600 and 1700.sideline. Play will commence at 1600 and 1700.

b.b. Players. Eight members per team. Players. Eight members per team. c.c. Substitutions. Substitutions are allowed at Substitutions. Substitutions are allowed at

anytime provided it does not interfere with play, anytime provided it does not interfere with play, there is no violation of the rules, and there is no there is no violation of the rules, and there is no delay of the game. delay of the game.

d.d. Clock. Two 20 minute halves, 18 minute Clock. Two 20 minute halves, 18 minute running time with clock stopping on all dead balls running time with clock stopping on all dead balls last two minutes of each half. Each team is last two minutes of each half. Each team is entitled to 2 one-minute duration time-outs per entitled to 2 one-minute duration time-outs per half.half.

…… e.e. Basic Rules. National College Touch Basic Rules. National College Touch

Football Rules govern except for the following:Football Rules govern except for the following: (1)(1) Downs - 4 successive downs in series, with Downs - 4 successive downs in series, with

no first downs.no first downs. (2)(2) Offensive team - 5 players are allowed on Offensive team - 5 players are allowed on

the line of scrimmage. All others must be at least the line of scrimmage. All others must be at least one yard behind the scrimmage line, except one one yard behind the scrimmage line, except one player may take the snap from the center in T player may take the snap from the center in T Quarterback style. One player may be in motion Quarterback style. One player may be in motion away from the line of scrimmage, but must be 5 away from the line of scrimmage, but must be 5 yards behind the scrimmage line at the snap of yards behind the scrimmage line at the snap of the ball. Sleeper plays or hideout plays are the ball. Sleeper plays or hideout plays are illegal. No spread player shall be closer than 10 illegal. No spread player shall be closer than 10 yards to either sideline. The ball is dead and play yards to either sideline. The ball is dead and play ceases when the ball carrier is flag tackled.ceases when the ball carrier is flag tackled.

…… (3)(3) Kicks - A free kick from behind one's goal line Kicks - A free kick from behind one's goal line

begins each half (punt or placekick). All players on the begins each half (punt or placekick). All players on the kicking team must remain behind the kicker until the kicking team must remain behind the kicker until the kick is off. The restraining line for the receiving team kick is off. The restraining line for the receiving team will be the 25-yard line. If the free kick fails to reach will be the 25-yard line. If the free kick fails to reach the restraining line, it may be fielded and advanced by the restraining line, it may be fielded and advanced by the receiving team, but if it is recovered by the kicking the receiving team, but if it is recovered by the kicking team it becomes dead and the ball is awarded to the team it becomes dead and the ball is awarded to the receiving team at the point of recovery. A free kick receiving team at the point of recovery. A free kick going into the receiving team's end zone may be going into the receiving team's end zone may be fielded by the kicking team but it automatically fielded by the kicking team but it automatically becomes a dead ball and it will be placed 10 yards in becomes a dead ball and it will be placed 10 yards in front of the goal line in the possession of the receiving front of the goal line in the possession of the receiving team. If a free kick goes out-of-bounds without having team. If a free kick goes out-of-bounds without having been touched by one or more players, possession goes been touched by one or more players, possession goes to the last team to have touched the ball where the ball to the last team to have touched the ball where the ball crossed the sideline. crossed the sideline.

…… (4)(4) If any player desires a fair catch they may If any player desires a fair catch they may

signal by fully raising their arm. A fair catch is signal by fully raising their arm. A fair catch is not allowed after the opponent has touched the not allowed after the opponent has touched the ball. ball.

(5)(5) Handling and passing ball - A ball may be Handling and passing ball - A ball may be passed backward at any time. If it touches the passed backward at any time. If it touches the ground behind the goal line it is dead. A ball ground behind the goal line it is dead. A ball may be handed forward behind the line of may be handed forward behind the line of scrimmage. All members for both teams are scrimmage. All members for both teams are legal receivers except for the offensive center legal receivers except for the offensive center and the offensive guards. Only one forward pass and the offensive guards. Only one forward pass is permitted per play. If the arm of the passer is is permitted per play. If the arm of the passer is in forward motion at the time the passer is flag in forward motion at the time the passer is flag tackled, the passer is not considered down. tackled, the passer is not considered down.

…… (6)(6) Fumbles - All fumbles make the ball dead Fumbles - All fumbles make the ball dead

where it touched the ground. The ball goes to where it touched the ground. The ball goes to the team that last had possession at the spot the team that last had possession at the spot where it touched the ground. On direct snap where it touched the ground. On direct snap plays from the center to a backfield player, a plays from the center to a backfield player, a poorly centered ball striking the ground poorly centered ball striking the ground before coming to rest in the hands of the before coming to rest in the hands of the receiving back will be declared dead where it receiving back will be declared dead where it strikes the ground. strikes the ground.

(7)(7) Flag Tackle - A flag tackle making the Flag Tackle - A flag tackle making the ball dead will result from pulling a flag (worn ball dead will result from pulling a flag (worn on a belt around each player's waist) off of the on a belt around each player's waist) off of the runner with the ball. No player will dive in an runner with the ball. No player will dive in an attempt to flag tackle the runner.attempt to flag tackle the runner.

…… (8)(8) Interceptions - A ball intercepted may be Interceptions - A ball intercepted may be

run back to the end zone for a score. In the run back to the end zone for a score. In the event the player is flag tackled before scoring, event the player is flag tackled before scoring, the ball is placed in the team's possession at the ball is placed in the team's possession at the point where the player was flag tackled.the point where the player was flag tackled.

(9)(9) Punts - A punter may request a free kick Punts - A punter may request a free kick (ball need not be centered). In such cases the (ball need not be centered). In such cases the linemen of both offensive and defensive teams linemen of both offensive and defensive teams will remain off the line of scrimmage until will remain off the line of scrimmage until after the punt is made. The punter shall not after the punt is made. The punter shall not delay the kick. No player of the kicking team delay the kick. No player of the kicking team shall touch the ball except to make it dead.shall touch the ball except to make it dead.

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(10) Penalties - Penalties will be inflicted (10) Penalties - Penalties will be inflicted in accordance with regular rules but the in accordance with regular rules but the distance will be halved. A team guilty of distance will be halved. A team guilty of offensive pass interference will be charged offensive pass interference will be charged with the loss of a down plus a seven and with the loss of a down plus a seven and one half yard penalty. On defensive pass one half yard penalty. On defensive pass interference the ball becomes the offensive interference the ball becomes the offensive team's at the spot the interference team's at the spot the interference occurred and the down remains the same occurred and the down remains the same as before the penalty occurred. as before the penalty occurred.

…… (11) Ties - Coin toss. The ball is put into play on (11) Ties - Coin toss. The ball is put into play on

the 25-yard line with each team being granted the 25-yard line with each team being granted four downs, of which all are to be taken four downs, of which all are to be taken alternately from the 25-yard line. Regular scoring alternately from the 25-yard line. Regular scoring by each is permitted as they take their alternate by each is permitted as they take their alternate downs until each team exhausts its four downs. downs until each team exhausts its four downs. In the event of no score or equal scoring in In the event of no score or equal scoring in overtime the team accumulating the largest total overtime the team accumulating the largest total yardage will be declared the winner. NO yardage will be declared the winner. NO YARDAGE WILL BE CREDITED FOR PASS YARDAGE WILL BE CREDITED FOR PASS INTERCEPTIONS, BUT ANY PLAYER INTERCEPTIONS, BUT ANY PLAYER INTERCEPTING A PASS MAY RUN THE INTERCEPTING A PASS MAY RUN THE INTERCEPTION BACK FOR A SCORE - if flag INTERCEPTION BACK FOR A SCORE - if flag tackled shy of a score on an interception runback, tackled shy of a score on an interception runback, no yardage will be credited to their team. no yardage will be credited to their team.

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f.f. Scoring. Touchdown - 6 points, Scoring. Touchdown - 6 points, safety - 2 points, extra points (run or safety - 2 points, extra points (run or pass) - 1 point. Points after pass) - 1 point. Points after touchdowns will be attempted from touchdowns will be attempted from the 3-yard line.the 3-yard line.

More RulesMore Rules SoccerSoccer.. a.a. Location/Time of Games. Soccer will be Location/Time of Games. Soccer will be

played on the lower field. Game 1 commences played on the lower field. Game 1 commences at 1600. Game 2 commences at 1700. The at 1600. Game 2 commences at 1700. The field is comprised of 80 yards of a varsity field is comprised of 80 yards of a varsity football field with width between hash marks. football field with width between hash marks. The penalty area is 15 yards out from sideline The penalty area is 15 yards out from sideline to sideline. to sideline.

b.b. Players. 8 per team, 1 of which is goalie. Players. 8 per team, 1 of which is goalie. Only 8 on the field when the ball is in play. Only 8 on the field when the ball is in play.

c.c. Substitutions. Anytime ball not actively Substitutions. Anytime ball not actively in play on field. in play on field.

d.d. Clock. Two 18-minute halves, 3 minute Clock. Two 18-minute halves, 3 minute halftime, 1 one-minute time-out per half.halftime, 1 one-minute time-out per half.

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Basic Rules. Basic Rules. (1)(1) Only goalies may play ball with Only goalies may play ball with

hands and arms and then only in hands and arms and then only in penalty area. Others may use any part penalty area. Others may use any part of body except hands and arms in of body except hands and arms in playing ball. playing ball.

(2)(2) Holding, pushing, tripping, and Holding, pushing, tripping, and shoving are not allowed. That includes shoving are not allowed. That includes obstructing (interfering with another obstructing (interfering with another player while not playing the ball). player while not playing the ball).

…… (3)(3) Unsportsmanlike conduct is not permitted Unsportsmanlike conduct is not permitted

and can result in expulsion from the game. and can result in expulsion from the game. Violent conduct (fighting, swinging at an Violent conduct (fighting, swinging at an opponent, etc.) shall result in expulsion from opponent, etc.) shall result in expulsion from the game. the game.

(4)(4) Direct free kicks are awarded for: Direct free kicks are awarded for: Handling ball, holding, pushing, striking or Handling ball, holding, pushing, striking or attempt to strike an opponent, kicking or attempt to strike an opponent, kicking or attempt to kick an opponent, tripping, and attempt to kick an opponent, tripping, and charging an opponent violently or dangerously. charging an opponent violently or dangerously. All direct free kicks awarded to the offensive All direct free kicks awarded to the offensive team in penalty area are penalty kicks. On all team in penalty area are penalty kicks. On all corner and free kicks no opponents may be corner and free kicks no opponents may be closer than 7 yards from spot of kick. closer than 7 yards from spot of kick.

…… (5)(5) Indirect kicks are awarded for: Player Indirect kicks are awarded for: Player

playing ball second time before it has been playing ball second time before it has been played by another player at kickoff, throw-in, played by another player at kickoff, throw-in, free kick, corner kick, goal kick, goal keeper free kick, corner kick, goal kick, goal keeper carrying ball, too many players on field, poor carrying ball, too many players on field, poor sportsmanship, and obstruction and dangerous sportsmanship, and obstruction and dangerous play (player places self or another in position play (player places self or another in position where one may get hurt). The difference where one may get hurt). The difference between a direct and an indirect kicks is: An between a direct and an indirect kicks is: An indirect kick must be touched by someone else indirect kick must be touched by someone else prior to entering goal if there is to be a score. prior to entering goal if there is to be a score.

(6)(6) Throw-ins must be from behind the head. Throw-ins must be from behind the head. A goal may not be scored by a throw-in unless it A goal may not be scored by a throw-in unless it touches another player prior to entering the touches another player prior to entering the goal. goal.

…… (7)(7) The offside rule will be waived. The offside rule will be waived.

There will be no offside.There will be no offside. (8)(8) On the line - any ball on the line is in On the line - any ball on the line is in

play. 100% of the ball must be out-of-play. 100% of the ball must be out-of-bounds for play to stop. The same applies bounds for play to stop. The same applies to a goal (ball must completely enter goal to a goal (ball must completely enter goal to be a score; A player may be out-of-to be a score; A player may be out-of-bounds, the ball in-bounds, ball is still in bounds, the ball in-bounds, ball is still in play). Goalie may be standing inside goal play). Goalie may be standing inside goal and keep at least some part of ball on and keep at least some part of ball on playing field (goal has not been scored).playing field (goal has not been scored).

Rules…Rules…

SoftballSoftball.. a.a. Location/Time of Games. The Location/Time of Games. The

schedule is set up on a Home and schedule is set up on a Home and Away basis. The Home Team is the Away basis. The Home Team is the 1st team listed. Game #1 is played on 1st team listed. Game #1 is played on the north end of Washington Parade the north end of Washington Parade Field and Game #2 to the south end. Field and Game #2 to the south end. Play will commence at 1600.Play will commence at 1600.

b.b. Players. The team will consist of Players. The team will consist of 10 members.10 members.

…… c.c. Substitutions. All substitutions must be made Substitutions. All substitutions must be made

by the top half of the 5th inning to indicate the intent by the top half of the 5th inning to indicate the intent of playing the required 3 innings. If a game does not of playing the required 3 innings. If a game does not total 7 innings, no grounds for protest will exist. total 7 innings, no grounds for protest will exist.

d.d. Clock. A game will consist of 7 innings or be Clock. A game will consist of 7 innings or be played until 1800, whichever comes first. If 6 innings played until 1800, whichever comes first. If 6 innings have been started prior to the times deadline, the have been started prior to the times deadline, the team ahead at the end of the inning will be the team ahead at the end of the inning will be the winner. If, on the other hand, less than 6 innings winner. If, on the other hand, less than 6 innings have not been completed, a play-off will be have not been completed, a play-off will be rescheduled. In such a play-off, the game will be rescheduled. In such a play-off, the game will be resumed under the identical conditions that existed resumed under the identical conditions that existed when the umpire called the game at the timed when the umpire called the game at the timed deadline (lineup, score, base occupancy, remaining deadline (lineup, score, base occupancy, remaining outs, etc.). In this type of rescheduled contest, the outs, etc.). In this type of rescheduled contest, the remainder of the contest will run until the completion remainder of the contest will run until the completion of the required 7 innings. of the required 7 innings.

…… e.e. Basic Rules. IC softball rules are patterned Basic Rules. IC softball rules are patterned

after the Official Slow Pitch Softball Rules with after the Official Slow Pitch Softball Rules with the following exceptions:the following exceptions:

(1)(1) Ball must be pitched at arch of six to twelve Ball must be pitched at arch of six to twelve feet and hit plate or plate extension for a strike.feet and hit plate or plate extension for a strike.

(2)(2) Runners cannot leave base until batter Runners cannot leave base until batter makes contact with ball.makes contact with ball.

(3)(3) A thrown ball hitting a fence, tree or shrub A thrown ball hitting a fence, tree or shrub and going through a fence or onto another and going through a fence or onto another diamond shall be declared dead. All overthrows diamond shall be declared dead. All overthrows going outside the field of play will entitle runners going outside the field of play will entitle runners to advance 1 base. Umpires will explain field of to advance 1 base. Umpires will explain field of play prior to commencement of games. play prior to commencement of games.

…… (4)(4) A wild pitch, or passed ball, once past the A wild pitch, or passed ball, once past the

catcher, becomes a dead ball and runners may not catcher, becomes a dead ball and runners may not advance.advance.

(5)(5) A batted ball striking a tree, bush, building, A batted ball striking a tree, bush, building, etc., continues to be in play.etc., continues to be in play.

(6)(6) A ground ball striking a tree, bush, building, A ground ball striking a tree, bush, building, etc., continues to be in play. etc., continues to be in play.

(7)(7) Pitchers will be allowed no more than 5 warm-Pitchers will be allowed no more than 5 warm-up pitches between innings. If a pitcher attempts up pitches between innings. If a pitcher attempts to deliberately delay the game by use of warm-up to deliberately delay the game by use of warm-up pitches, the umpire will resume play immediately. pitches, the umpire will resume play immediately.

(8)(8) Base runners will not be permitted to steal, Base runners will not be permitted to steal, unless an attempt has been made to pick them off unless an attempt has been made to pick them off the base. the base.

Rules…Rules… VolleyballVolleyball.. a.a. Location/Time of Games. Volleyball will Location/Time of Games. Volleyball will

be played on the fifth level of Roland Hall. be played on the fifth level of Roland Hall. Two games will be played at 1600 and two Two games will be played at 1600 and two games will be played at 1700. For the first games will be played at 1700. For the first game the respective team captains will toss a game the respective team captains will toss a coin. The winner has a choice of serving or coin. The winner has a choice of serving or playing the service.playing the service.

b.b. Players. Volleyball teams (Varsity and Players. Volleyball teams (Varsity and JV) will be played with six people at a time. JV) will be played with six people at a time. Any team failing to field a team of five by the Any team failing to field a team of five by the prescribed starting time will forfeit the game. prescribed starting time will forfeit the game.

...... c.c. Substitutions.Substitutions. (1)(1) All substitutions shall enter the game All substitutions shall enter the game

at the back left corner, facing the net, at the back left corner, facing the net, opposite the opposing team's server. opposite the opposing team's server.

(2)(2) All extra players may be substituted All extra players may be substituted into the game, but in the same rotation in into the game, but in the same rotation in which they left the game. No alteration of which they left the game. No alteration of this rotation is allowed in a single game. this rotation is allowed in a single game.

(3)(3) An injured player will be replaced by An injured player will be replaced by rotating people into the position in the rotating people into the position in the regular order. This is done by moving regular order. This is done by moving everyone up and entering the new player everyone up and entering the new player into the regular substitution position. into the regular substitution position.

…… d.d. Basic Rules.Basic Rules. (1)(1) Definitions: Definitions: (a)(a) Ball in play - The ball is in play from the instant it is Ball in play - The ball is in play from the instant it is

contacted when hit from the serve until a dead ball occurs. contacted when hit from the serve until a dead ball occurs. (b)(b) Blocking - An attempt to intercept the ball returning over Blocking - An attempt to intercept the ball returning over

the net or preventing it from doing so. Blockers may not reach over the net or preventing it from doing so. Blockers may not reach over the net. the net.

(c)(c) Contacted Ball - A ball that touches or is touched by any part Contacted Ball - A ball that touches or is touched by any part of a player’s body or clothing. of a player’s body or clothing.

(d)(d) Foul - An encroachment of the rules or a failure to play the Foul - An encroachment of the rules or a failure to play the ball properly as permitted in accordance with the rules. ball properly as permitted in accordance with the rules.

(e)(e) Hit Ball - The ball must be clearly hit. When, in the opinion Hit Ball - The ball must be clearly hit. When, in the opinion of the officials, the ball visibly comes to rest at contact, and then a of the officials, the ball visibly comes to rest at contact, and then a foul shall have been committed. foul shall have been committed.

(f)(f) Out of Bounds - The ball is out of bounds when it touches Out of Bounds - The ball is out of bounds when it touches any surface or object or ground outside the court, or touches any any surface or object or ground outside the court, or touches any part of the overhead structure. Any part of the ball touching a part of the overhead structure. Any part of the ball touching a boundary line is NOT out of bounds. Likewise, if the ball is caught boundary line is NOT out of bounds. Likewise, if the ball is caught or is contacted by a player before landing out of bounds, it is NOT or is contacted by a player before landing out of bounds, it is NOT out of bounds.out of bounds.

…… (2)(2) Position of players: Position of players: (a)(a) The server shall serve from the serving area, The server shall serve from the serving area,

which is the rear third (1/3) of the back boundary line which is the rear third (1/3) of the back boundary line when facing the net. The server shall not touch the when facing the net. The server shall not touch the service line or any area on the playing surface until service line or any area on the playing surface until after the ball has been contacted. Part of the server's after the ball has been contacted. Part of the server's body may be in the air over or beyond the service line. body may be in the air over or beyond the service line.

(b)(b) All other players, except the server, must be All other players, except the server, must be within the playing area and in the proper serving order within the playing area and in the proper serving order at the instant the ball is contacted on the serve. at the instant the ball is contacted on the serve.

(c)(c) After the ball is contacted on the serve, the After the ball is contacted on the serve, the players may move from their respective positions.players may move from their respective positions.

(d)(d) A player may not serve out of turn; this will result A player may not serve out of turn; this will result in the calling of a foul. in the calling of a foul.

(e)(e) All substitutions will be made into the left back All substitutions will be made into the left back position, except in the case of injury.position, except in the case of injury.

…… (3)(3) Playing the ball: Playing the ball: (a)(a) A team shall continue to serve until it commits a foul A team shall continue to serve until it commits a foul

or until the game is completed. or until the game is completed. (b)(b) When the serving team commits a foul, the ball shall When the serving team commits a foul, the ball shall

be given to their opponents who shall rotate one position. be given to their opponents who shall rotate one position. (c)(c) The server shall initiate the serve by hitting the ball The server shall initiate the serve by hitting the ball

with the hand, and/or fist, either overhand or underhand, with the hand, and/or fist, either overhand or underhand, over the net into the opponent's playing area. over the net into the opponent's playing area.

(d)(d) A served ball is dead if it: A served ball is dead if it: (i) (i) touches the floor, net or teammate on the server's touches the floor, net or teammate on the server's

side, side, (ii) (ii) passes under the net or crosses the net outside of the passes under the net or crosses the net outside of the

uprights, uprights, (iii)(iii) touches the ceiling or any overhead obstruction, or touches the ceiling or any overhead obstruction, or (iv) lands out of bounds.(iv) lands out of bounds.

…… (e)(e) Net play: Net play: (i)(i) A player shall not contact any part of the net or its A player shall not contact any part of the net or its

supports while the ball is in play. When the ball is driven supports while the ball is in play. When the ball is driven into the net so that it causes the net to contact an into the net so that it causes the net to contact an opposing player, this is NOT a foul. opposing player, this is NOT a foul.

(ii)(ii) Reaching over the net - In returning the ball a Reaching over the net - In returning the ball a player may follow through over the net providing that player may follow through over the net providing that the initial contact with the ball was on his side of the net. the initial contact with the ball was on his side of the net. Players may not reach over the net to block. Players may not reach over the net to block.

(iii)(iii) A player shall not cross the centerline while the A player shall not cross the centerline while the ball is in play. ball is in play.

(iv)(iv) A ball may be played from the net. A ball may be played from the net. (v)(v) A ball, other than the serve, may touch the net and A ball, other than the serve, may touch the net and

cross into the opponent's area without being called dead. cross into the opponent's area without being called dead. (vi)(vi) No player may hit the ball twice in succession No player may hit the ball twice in succession

during each crossing of the net. during each crossing of the net.

…… (f)(f) Other play: Other play: (i)(i) A team shall not hit the ball more than three times A team shall not hit the ball more than three times

before returning it across the net. before returning it across the net. (ii)(ii) Simultaneous contacts by players of the same side Simultaneous contacts by players of the same side

will be considered as one hit; by players on opposing sides will be considered as one hit; by players on opposing sides will be considered a hit by both and either player may hit the will be considered a hit by both and either player may hit the ball again.ball again.

(iii)(iii) Simultaneous contact of ball by blockers; A player Simultaneous contact of ball by blockers; A player who participates in a block and makes only one attempt to who participates in a block and makes only one attempt to play the ball during the block may make successive contact play the ball during the block may make successive contact with the ball during such play. Players participating in a with the ball during such play. Players participating in a block may participate in the next play; this second contact block may participate in the next play; this second contact shall count as the first of three hits allowed.shall count as the first of three hits allowed.

(iv)(iv) Any part of the body on or above the waist can hit the Any part of the body on or above the waist can hit the ball simultaneously so long as the ball rebounds quickly after ball simultaneously so long as the ball rebounds quickly after such contact.such contact.

(v)(v) Holding, lifting, scooping, pushing or carrying the Holding, lifting, scooping, pushing or carrying the ball with 1 or 2 hands (underhand or overhand) is a fault.ball with 1 or 2 hands (underhand or overhand) is a fault.

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(vi)(vi) A player may play the ball that A player may play the ball that is outside of the playing area is outside of the playing area provided that it has not crossed the provided that it has not crossed the centerline or an extension thereof. centerline or an extension thereof.

(g)(g) Scoring. The best two out of Scoring. The best two out of three games to 15 points will three games to 15 points will determine the winner; a two-point determine the winner; a two-point differential is necessary to win the differential is necessary to win the game.game.

ConclusionConclusion

Inner-Company sports are an Inner-Company sports are an important part of life at the Coast important part of life at the Coast Guard Academy. Physical activity, Guard Academy. Physical activity, teamwork and company pride are teamwork and company pride are essential pieces for success as a essential pieces for success as a cadet and future officer in the cadet and future officer in the United States Coast Guard.United States Coast Guard.

(Plus sports are fun. And so is (Plus sports are fun. And so is winning.)winning.)

CADET ALCOHOL CADET ALCOHOL REMEDIATION PROGRAM REMEDIATION PROGRAM

Underage and Irresponsible Underage and Irresponsible DrinkingDrinking

Underage and Irresponsible Drinking Underage and Irresponsible Drinking contradicts the cadet regulations.contradicts the cadet regulations.

There is no place for this in the Corps. There is no place for this in the Corps. Cadets caught breaking these rules Cadets caught breaking these rules will be punished severely, if not will be punished severely, if not separated from the Academy.separated from the Academy.

Cadets retained after committing a Cadets retained after committing a alcohol will undergo the Cadet alcohol will undergo the Cadet Alcohol Remediation Program.Alcohol Remediation Program.

CADET ALCOHOL CADET ALCOHOL REMEDIATION PROGRAMREMEDIATION PROGRAM

The Alcohol Remediation Program enables a The Alcohol Remediation Program enables a cadet who is assigned an alcohol incident or cadet who is assigned an alcohol incident or alcohol situation to identify and correct alcohol situation to identify and correct deficient areas in personal integrity, deficient areas in personal integrity, responsibility or ethical decision-making. The responsibility or ethical decision-making. The Alcohol Remediation program is designed Alcohol Remediation program is designed primarily for cadets who have received their primarily for cadets who have received their first alcohol offense and who have first alcohol offense and who have demonstrated potential towards developing into demonstrated potential towards developing into Leaders of CharacterLeaders of Character. The program is . The program is consistent with the Academy’s Guide for Officer consistent with the Academy’s Guide for Officer Leadership and Development (GOLD) model.Leadership and Development (GOLD) model.

CADET ALCOHOL CADET ALCOHOL REMEDIATION PROGRAMREMEDIATION PROGRAM

The purpose of the program is to promote The purpose of the program is to promote reflection and critical thinking, not to reflection and critical thinking, not to indoctrinate. The DAR/Regimental Substance indoctrinate. The DAR/Regimental Substance Abuse Prevention Officer will not instruct the Abuse Prevention Officer will not instruct the cadet on what to do or believe. The cadet on what to do or believe. The DAR/Regimental Substance Abuse Prevention DAR/Regimental Substance Abuse Prevention Officer will assist the cadet in analyzing and Officer will assist the cadet in analyzing and modifying his/her thoughts, actions, and values. modifying his/her thoughts, actions, and values. The cadet is ultimately responsible for The cadet is ultimately responsible for completing the requirements of the program completing the requirements of the program and making the necessary changes for growth and making the necessary changes for growth in the spirit of the Coast Guard Core Values. in the spirit of the Coast Guard Core Values.

Program Requirements Program Requirements

Completion of the program is Completion of the program is mandatory for all cadets who are mandatory for all cadets who are assigned an alcohol incident or alcohol assigned an alcohol incident or alcohol situation. The normal duration of this situation. The normal duration of this program is six months commencing program is six months commencing within one week of adjudication of the within one week of adjudication of the alcohol offense. All requirements listed alcohol offense. All requirements listed below must be satisfactorily completed. below must be satisfactorily completed.

Program Requirements Program Requirements (cont.)(cont.)

At the beginning of the program, the cadet At the beginning of the program, the cadet will meet with the DAR and Regimental will meet with the DAR and Regimental Substance Abuse Prevention Officer. The Substance Abuse Prevention Officer. The cadet will be assisted in developing a cadet will be assisted in developing a schedule for completing the program. At schedule for completing the program. At the three month time period, a formal the three month time period, a formal counseling session with the Regimental counseling session with the Regimental Substance Abuse Prevention Officer will Substance Abuse Prevention Officer will be required to ensure that the cadet is be required to ensure that the cadet is progressing towards the stated goals. progressing towards the stated goals.

Mentorship Mentorship Mentorship can come from a variety of Mentorship can come from a variety of

sources. The cadet shall choose a mentor for sources. The cadet shall choose a mentor for this program. The mentor should be a non-this program. The mentor should be a non-cadet member of the CGA community and cadet member of the CGA community and endorsed by the Regimental Substance Abuse endorsed by the Regimental Substance Abuse Prevention Officer. The cadet shall have an Prevention Officer. The cadet shall have an initial meeting with the mentor, and then meet initial meeting with the mentor, and then meet with the mentor once a month. The cadet and with the mentor once a month. The cadet and mentor shall also have a final meeting at the mentor shall also have a final meeting at the conclusion of the program. There is no set conclusion of the program. There is no set time length for the meetings. The meetings time length for the meetings. The meetings should contain quality discussion of the should contain quality discussion of the cadet’s journals, projects, and thoughts on cadet’s journals, projects, and thoughts on his/her own personal development. his/her own personal development.

Online Training. Online Training.

The cadet will be required to The cadet will be required to complete “My Student Body” online complete “My Student Body” online training within 30 days (if not training within 30 days (if not completed within last 9 months). completed within last 9 months). Certificate of completion must be Certificate of completion must be submitted to Regimental Substance submitted to Regimental Substance Abuse Prevention Officer. Abuse Prevention Officer.

Journals Journals The cadet shall write two 1-2 page journal The cadet shall write two 1-2 page journal

entries following their attendance at two of entries following their attendance at two of the following. The cadet has the option of the following. The cadet has the option of attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), or any other meeting approved by the or any other meeting approved by the DAR. Journals should not contain overly DAR. Journals should not contain overly sensitive or personal information. If sensitive or personal information. If desired, the mentor and cadet may edit desired, the mentor and cadet may edit certain sections from the journals before certain sections from the journals before submission. submission.

Poster Project Poster Project The cadet shall develop and execute a The cadet shall develop and execute a

poster project of his/her own design. The poster project of his/her own design. The project should tell an alcohol/substance project should tell an alcohol/substance abuse story (not using real names), or be abuse story (not using real names), or be new relevant data describing new relevant data describing alcohol/substance abuse. This is developed alcohol/substance abuse. This is developed for training purposes based on the cadet’s for training purposes based on the cadet’s own situation and/or knowledge obtained own situation and/or knowledge obtained through the remediation process. The through the remediation process. The posters shall be posted during wellness posters shall be posted during wellness week to heighten awareness. week to heighten awareness.

Community Service Community Service

The cadet shall be required to The cadet shall be required to complete 5 hours of community complete 5 hours of community service to local alcohol/drug drug service to local alcohol/drug drug rehabilitation or peer education rehabilitation or peer education groups. This will be coordinated groups. This will be coordinated through the DAR/Reg Substance through the DAR/Reg Substance Abuse Prevention Officer. Abuse Prevention Officer.

Summary Essay Summary Essay At the conclusion of the six months, the At the conclusion of the six months, the

cadet shall write up a 2 page paper cadet shall write up a 2 page paper analyzing the impact of each part of the analyzing the impact of each part of the program, and provide discussion on personal program, and provide discussion on personal development and how or if the cadet feels development and how or if the cadet feels he/she changed over the course of the he/she changed over the course of the program. At a minimum the following two program. At a minimum the following two questions shall be answered. questions shall be answered.

What is a leader? What is a leader? In reviewing your alcohol incident/situation, were In reviewing your alcohol incident/situation, were

you a leader or a follower? Describe. you a leader or a follower? Describe.

Final Portfolio Final Portfolio

The cadet shall present the program The cadet shall present the program components in a portfolio to be submitted to components in a portfolio to be submitted to the Assistant Commandant of Cadets, via the the Assistant Commandant of Cadets, via the Regimental Health & Wellness Officer, DAR, Regimental Health & Wellness Officer, DAR, and the Regimental Substance Abuse and the Regimental Substance Abuse Prevention Officer within one week of the Prevention Officer within one week of the scheduled 6 month completion timeframe. scheduled 6 month completion timeframe. An unsatisfactory portfolio (i.e. failure to An unsatisfactory portfolio (i.e. failure to meet all requirements of the program or lack meet all requirements of the program or lack of substantial reflection) will result in a of substantial reflection) will result in a suitability for service hearing. suitability for service hearing.

SummarySummary

Stay Active!Stay Active! Be Healthy!Be Healthy! Play IC’sPlay IC’s Make smart decisions with Alcohol!Make smart decisions with Alcohol!

Questions?Questions?