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Student-athletes should always present themselves positively as a representative of the college; you should not act disorderly, lewd, or indecent. Also, do not do or say anything to embarrass yourself, your team, your family or the college. 4. Understand the importance of being punctual; be on time for every commitment. 5. Be prepared to give 100%, both mentally and physically, whether in the classroom or on the playing field. PLEASE NOTE: Violations of these expectations will be subject to disciplinary review by the Director of Athletics and/or designee and may be subject to the judicial process outlined in the Canisius College Community Standards. The Director of Athletics, his designee, Head Coach and/or Dean of Students shall determine the appropriate disciplinary action on a case-by-case basis. Student-Athlete Rules of Conduct 1. Student-athletes may not consume alcohol while representing Canisius College: on team trips, at athletic events, official visits, or at events sponsored by the Department of Athletics. [Be aware that New York State Law prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from consuming alcohol.] 1. Student-athletes may not use, possess, or distribute illegal drug-related paraphernalia, narcotics or other controlled substances except as expressly permitted by federal, state and/or local law. 3. Student-athletes may not use tobacco products of any kind while participating in practice or competition or while representing the college in any capacity. Tobacco use is prohibited at these times, and the Department, in concern for your health, discourages its use. Use of tobacco products at practice or competition is a violation of NCAA rules and will result in the immediate disqualification of your head coach and the student-athlete for the remainder of that practice or competition. 4. Student-athletes shall not engage in hazing activities. Consent of the student-athlete or participant is not a defense. There is a zero tolerance policy and no excuse will be accepted. 5. Student-athletes should not post on websites any public pictures or comments determined to be contrary to these departmental policies and/or the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct. If anyone in the Athletic Department is made aware of and believes that the posting is negative, the pictures or comments will be treated as violations of these policies and handled accordingly. 6. The NCAA opposes sports gambling because it carries the potential to undermine the integrity of sports contests. Student-athletes shall not knowingly provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition, solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team, accept a bet on any team or participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card, or any other method employed by “organized gambling�. PLEASE NOTE: Any violations of the preceding Student-Athlete Rules of Conduct will be considered serious misconduct and those student-athletes determined to be involved will be subject to disciplinary action by the Department of Athletics in addition to any team related sanctions. Potential disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to: suspension, cancellation of athletic financial aid, and/or dismissal from the program. Team Travel Rules of Conduct 1. Dress professionally when representing Canisius College. Do not wear apparel with another institution’s name or logo, alcohol advertisements, and/or offensive language.
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