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5. The collection and coding of specimen samples are executed in a manner insuring total confidentiality and identification. • Initially, students will be tested by groups: baseball players and softball players. In subsequent tests, students will be tested in groups or by a random selection process. • Students will be tested at a location determined by the athletic director • An independent drug testing lab will be responsible for the testing. • The procedures will assure confidentiality and integrity of the tests.

Testing Rules 1. Randomly throughout the academic year a percent of testing numbers will be drawn using a random table to determine which student-athletes will be tested in that particular group. 2. A student-athlete who has a legitimate reason for not being tested at the prescribed time must present that information to the athletic director within the time frame for testing. 3. A student-athlete who does not report at the appointed time without just cause will be considered to have a positive test. The Athletic Director will determine whether or not the absence is just cause. 4. The test numbers of all student-athletes will be in the pool. Test numbers of student-athletes who will be tested on the last test will be returned to the pool. When a student-athlete has had two consecutive random tests and his/her number is drawn again, the athletic director may elect to defer that test.

5. The analysis results are returned to the Athletic Director. Test results are revealed to the studentathlete, athletic director, the head coach of the student-athlete’s sport, and the parents/guardian of a minor student-athlete. If the student-athlete is not a minor and has signed an authorization, the information will be released to his or her spouse and/or parent/guardian. 6. All offenses are cumulative for the term of the athlete. For example, if a student-athlete test positive their freshman year and then has a negative follow-up test, but has a positive test at any time during their GC tenure, this will be considered the second positive result. 7. An athlete who was been sanctioned for a positive drug test will be subject to re-tests for the remainder of the athletic year. 8. A positive test is that result which generates readings which are considered a positive result according to a court of law.

Drug Sanctions First Positive Test - The first positive test for a student-athlete will result in a minimum 16 game suspension. This will roll over if not completed within the current term. Offenses may be handled case by case. During this period the student may not practice with the team but will retain his/her Grant-inAid and may continue to live in Student housing.

During the student-athlete’s suspension he/she must meet with a counselor, complete Safe Colleges training through GC Student Services, and/or complete 30 hours of community service. Any deviation from these sessions will result in the sanction associated with a second offense.

The student will be re-tested at 6 weeks. Another positive result will lead to second positive sanction. The student will become an automatic selection for all random drug tests. The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will be notified. The athlete will be asked to notify their parent or guardian, or to provide written permission for the Athletic Department to discuss the athlete’s problem with their parent or guardian or provide a signed notice of refusal to inform parent. A student-athlete will only be eligible for practices and games when: 1) the Athletic Director and the Associate VP of Student Services has written documentation from a counselor and certification stating that the student-athlete has successfully completed the Safe Colleges training and 30 hours of community service, and 2) the suspension period of games has expired.

Second Positive Test - The second positive test for a student-athlete will result in the immediate dismissal of that student from all activity relative to their sport and report to the Associate VP for Student Services. During this time period the student will not be permitted to participate in intercollegiate athletics for Galveston College. Prior to dismissal, the student-athlete will be notified of the proposed dismissal and the reasons for the proposed action. The student-athlete may appeal within three working days of the notification of the sanction following those guidelines found in the student handbook.

In addition to the random tests described above, at the discretion of the head coach of the studentathletes sport, or a team physician, a random sample may be requested any time the coach and/or physician finds a need to do so based on reasonable suspicion for the use of drugs. Any unexcused absence from this testing procedure will be treated as the equivalent of a positive test.

Alcohol Sanctions

First Offense - The first offense for a student-athlete will result in a minimum 4 game suspension. This will roll over if not completed during the current term. Offenses may be handled case by case. During this period the student may practice with the team and will retain his/her Grant-in-Aid and may continue to live in Student Housing. During the student-athlete’s suspension he/she must meet with a counselor and complete Safe Colleges Training through GC Student Services. A student-athlete will only be eligible for games when: 1) the Athletic Director and Associate VP of Student Services has written documentation from a counselor and certification stating that the student-athlete has successfully completed the Safe Colleges training course, and 2) the suspension period of games has expired.

Second Offense - The second offense for a student-athlete will result in a minimum 8 game suspension. This will roll over if not completed during the current term. Offenses may be handled case by case. During this period the student may not practice with the team but will retain his/her Grant-inAid and may continue to live in Student Housing. During the student-athlete’s suspension he/she must meet with a counselor, complete Safe Colleges training through GC Student Services, and complete 30 hours of community service. Any deviation from these sessions will result in the sanction associated with a third offense.

A student-athlete will only be eligible for practices and games when: 1) the Athletic Director and the