Student Recreation and Fitness Center

Obligations of Recognized Clubs

As a university recognized student organization and club sport, each club must:

1. Adhere to all policies and procedures that are required to maintain club status.
   
   
2. Provide a plan for injuries and show proof of insurance:
   1. Participation in the program is voluntary; participants are responsible for their own insurance.
      
   2. It is highly recommended that all participants receive a physical examination prior to participation.
      
   3. Each participant shares in the responsibility of safety and agrees to follow safe procedures and to avoid any unnecessary, hazardous situations.
      
   4. Participants are obligated to wear proper attire for their respective activity and appropriate protective equipment. If the participant chooses not to use such equipment, the participant must realize that he/she is doing so at his/her own risk.
      
   5. Should an injury occur, an Accident Report Form must be completed and filed (within 48 hours) with the office of Student Recreation, Fitness and Wellness.
      
   6. An injured participant is responsible for all financial obligations incurred in any treatment necessitated by an injury.
      
   7. First Aid Kits are available for "check-out" by clubs during their season.
      
   8. CPR/AED classes will be offered by Student Recreation at various times throughout the year. It is required that the risk management officer be certified and strongly advised that 2-3 club members also be certified to assist if an injury occurs during club related activity or travel.
      
      
3. Avoid sponsoring or hosting any destructive activities that could tarnish the reputation of the university or cause damage or injury to club sports, the university, personal property, or individuals.
   
   
4. Prohibit the use of alcohol and the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illegal drugs or controlled substances during any club sport functions.
   
   
5. Prohibit the sexual or anti-discriminatory harassment of all club members in accordance with University policy.
   
   
6. Prohibit “hazing” of club members. Hazing is defined below, as well as in the Lewis University Student Handbook. Generally, hazing "refers to any activity expected of someone joining a group (or to maintain full status in a group) that humiliates, degrades or risks emotional and/or physical harm, regardless of the person's willingness to participate." (See www.stophazing.org).
   
   
7. Remain in good standing with local, regional, and national affiliations as appropriate.

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