PURPOSE:

It is the purpose of the PEAR Department to not only offer a program of activity but also to endeavor to safeguard and protect all students, faculty and staff who participate in Club Sports.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Club Sports require individual and careful attention. A high-risk sport is “any activity in which there is a dangerous factor which could possibly lead to injury or loss of life.” While not all Club Sports would be classified as “high risk”, each club will be responsible for ensuring that the following procedures are followed.

(a) Each club member must sign a liability waiver stating their awareness of the risk and inherent dangers of the activity, which could lead to possible injury of loss of life (see Appendix F).

(b) Each club leader must meet with the Club Sports Director to set up written guidelines and procedures to ensure the safety of all club participants. This will include emergency procedures and inclement weather policies.

(c) Each club must assign a qualified individual to check equipment for safety and to keep an ongoing equipment inventory check lists which will be handed in to the Club Sports Director at the end of each academic year (May 31).

(d) Each club must have at least one safety officer certified in both First Aid and CPR. Two safety officers if the club has more than 15 competition members. Each safety officer is required to attend a Sports Injury Clinic in the Fall or Winter, depending on when the club is active.

(e) First aid kits will be issued to all traveling clubs in the Fall. The safety officer is responsible for maintaining medical supplies and returning the kit at the end of the year. Clubs will be fined $75 for failing to return their first aid kit.

(f) Accident/Incident Forms will be handed in to the Club Sports Director after any incident (see the next section re: Health and Safety). ALWAYS SUBMIT THIS FORM WITHIN 24HRS OF THE ACCIDENT/INCIDENT.

(g) Captains are to ensure that club members are aware of safety and liability in high risk activities and to ensure that the college rules and regulations are being followed.

(h) Clubs using the pool facilities at Cowling or West must have a current qualified Carleton lifeguard on deck at all times.

(i) Whenever possible, a copy of a current/valid instructor/coach certification will be filed with the Club Sports Director.

An athletic trainer is available for consultation at the recreation center for 4 hours a week. Contact the recreation center, x4487 for current hours each term.

Club Sports captains are required to submit an incident/accident report for injuries which occur to club members during on-campus or off-campus, practice, competition, informal recreation or instruction within 24 hours of the accident, to the Club Sports Director.

RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR CLUB SPORTS:

A safety officer is required to be present at all club practices and competitions involving contact sports and other activities where such a service is warranted.

Clubs responsible for having a safety officers include (not limited to): Alpine Ski, Crew, Frisbee, Field Hockey, Equestrian, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Ski, Rugby, Water polo, Volleyball.

The safety officer is required to have a minimum certification of Red Cross First Aid, CPR, attend the Sports Injury Clinic and Blood Borne Pathogen Clinic.

Club Sports are expected to abide by all state and local health and safety regulations.

In case of emergency while at one of the PEAR facilities, basic first aid is available at the equipment desk of the Recreation Center, Cowling or West Gym.

1. Cancel practices or move indoors if there are dangerous weather conditions, including but not limited to lightening, hail, flooding, snow, tornadoes, and ice.

2.Make sure all club participants use appropriate protection gear during contact practice and competition.

3.Have a first aid kit onsite during practice and competition.

4.Make pre-game/practice field and facility checks for hazards, debris, and any unsafe conditions

5.Team leaders and coaches are ultimately responsible for insuring that games, practices, competition, and club activities are safe. Club members must act in a safe and responsible manner.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY:

As per Carleton College policy, illegal drugs and alcohol are not allowed in any Carleton athletic/recreation facility. Furthermore, illegal drugs and alcohol are prohibited at club sponsored activities, on or off campus. It is the responsibility of the club to see that visiting teams and its own members adhere to this policy.

**ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ANY RECREATIONAL SPORT OR ATHLETIC FIELDS BY PARTICIPANTS OR SPECTATORS.

**THERE WILL BE NO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHILE TRAVELING TO AND/OR FROM COLLEGE SPONSORED EVENTS. ANY DEVIATION FROM THIS POLICY WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM THE CLUB SPORTS PROGRAM.

INSURANCE:

Each club member should have individual insurance coverage. In addition, all club sport members are automatically covered by Carleton’s 65K insurance policy. This policy acts as secondary coverage and is available if the personal insurance will not cover all the medical expenses. A $500 deductible is part of the Carleton policy.

Insurance forms and all receipts for medical expenses claimed using Carleton’s insurance must go to the Athletic Director, located in the West Gymnasium. Make sure to submit an Incident/Accident Report to the Club Sports Director within 24hrs of the occurrence to begin this process.