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 Sport Clubs.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Sport Clubs 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 Sport Clubs would be classified as “high risk”, each club will be responsible for ensuring that the following procedures are followed.

-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.

-Each club leader must meet with the Sport Clubs 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.

-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 Sport Clubs Director at the end of each academic year (May 31).

-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.

-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.

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

-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.

-Clubs using the pool facilities at Cowling or West must have a current qualified Carleton lifeguard on deck at all times. Whenever possible, a copy of a current/valid instructor/coach certification will be filed with the Sport Clubs Director.

ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES

An athletic trainer is available for consultation at the recreation center for 4 hours a week. Hours club athletes may stop by the training room are Monday and Thursdays from Noon—2pm. If your schedule does not work with those times you may contact the trainers to see if you can set up a time to meet with them.

Recreation Center Training Room (main office): x7371

Sport Clubs 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 Sport Clubs Director.

SPORT CLUB INJURIES

Sport Club athletes with injuries may chose to see Dr. Koehler at the Allina Medical Clinic by setting up an appointment for Thursdays from 3-5pm. Please call to make the appointment and let them know you are a Sport Club athlete.

Allina Medical Clinic — 507-663-9000

Dr. Scott M. Koehler, MD

Sports Medicine Specialist

-Specializing in acute sports injury management Injury rehab, recovery and return to play

-Sports performance and exercise physiology

-Spine and concussion management

First year of practice: 1999

Medical School: University of Minnesota
Internship and Residency: Oregon Health Sciences University
Fellowship: University of Utah hospital
Fourth year at Carleton, practicing through Allina Medical Clinic (1400 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN 55057, 507-663-9000

Associations/Memberships: American College of Sports Medicine; American Academy of Family Physicians; American Medical
Society for Sports Medicine.

Professional Activities: Team Physician, Carleton and St. Olaf Colleges; Medical Director, Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
(CSMR); Physician Pool, U.S. Ski and Snowboarding teams; Medical Staff, 2002 Winter Olympic Games and 2005
Snowboarding World Championships; Advanced Injection Techniques and Spine Procedures, Northfield Hospital.

RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR SPORT CLUBS:

-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.

-All clubs are responsible for having a safety officer.

-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.

-Sport Clubs 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.

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

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

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

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

-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 SPORT CLUBS PROGRAM.

INSURANCE: MAJOR CHANGE—READ!!!!

NEW this year, Carleton College will assume NO responsibility for the payment of medical expenses resulting from injuries that occur while participating in Sport Clubs. Individuals are responsible for reviewing their current health insurance policy to see if you are covered. If you require additional coverage you may purchase it through the College by completing the form at: http:// www.cirstudenthealth.com/carleton. The basic Carleton student health insurance policy cost $637 and only covers the first $500 of a Sport Club injury. Carleton College students who are not varsity athletes but participate in Sport Clubs may purchase additional coverage for per Sport Clubs premiums as follows: $399.00— Aikido, Alpine Ski, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Nordic Ski, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do and $199.00— all other lower risk clubs.