ONONDAGA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FOOTBALL CLUB
CODE OF CONDUCT
CONSTITUTION OF THE ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FOOTBALL CLUB
ARTICLE I- NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Onondaga Community College Football Club,
hereinafter referred to as “the Club”.
ARTICLE II- PURPOSE
The Club is an educational organization designed to further the knowledge and skills of students at Onondaga Community College, hereinafter referred to as “OCC”, interested in pursuing a career in American Football; including but not limited to a career as an athlete, coach, or administrator.
ARTICLE III- MEMBERSHIP
Section A. Club membership is open to any student enrolled at OCC/SYRACUSE/LEMOYNE that has paid league dues of $275.00
Section B. The Club prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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ARTICLE IV- VOLUNTEER STAFF
Section A. The Executive Board, at its discretion, may enlist the assistance of volunteers whose duties will vary based on expertise and organizational need.
Section B. Volunteers work under the direction of the Executive Board and can represent the Club in a manner deemed appropriate by the board (i.e. Head Coach talking to prospective recruits, media, etc) so long as those duties do not involve entering into any legal agreements or the collection of any money.
Section C. Volunteers are not employees nor representatives of OCC and may not engage in any activity or form of communication as such. duties of which will be assigned by the President.
SECTION 4- DISCIPLINE
A. Any member charged with conduct not in accord with the standards of the Team and against who such charges are sustained after due and proper hearing before the Staff, may be expelled from membership by a unanimous vote of the entire Staff.
B. Any student whose membership in the Team has been terminated in any manner shall forfeit all interest in any funds or other property belonging to the Team and may not use the organization's name in connection with any further activities.
C. Missed Practices will not be Tolerated without a valid reason preapproved from a staff member
1st Missed practice = loss of playing 1st quarter of next contest
2nd Missed practice = will not compete in next contest
SECTION 5- REVENUE
A. Club dues shall be determined by the Executive Board during the spring semester and paid directly to the Club account within the Student Association prior to taking part in any club activities.
B. Participation in club fundraising/sponsorship drives is mandatory of all members with a $275.00 League Dues needed to remain in good standing. All collected monies shall be placed into the Club account within the Student Association.
C. With your League Dues of $275.00 and mandatory Fundraising/Sponsorship drives you will receive: Roster Spot/Away Game Transportation/Warm up Suit/Team socks/Team Towel/*Game Jersey and Pants will be returned after every game
SECTION 6- INTERCOLLEGIATE COMPETITION
A. Intercollegiate competition is a privilege, not a right, of club membership and the coaching staff will have final authority over the game-day roster.
B. All club members selected for the game-day roster must be a member in good standing and meet eligibility requirements of the league or game in question.
SECTION 7- ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG POLICY
To maintain a safe and healthy playing environment for everyone, consumption or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs or the use of tobacco products are strictly prohibited at any club activity. Any club member or volunteer that is found or suspected of violating this policy will be asked to leave the activity in question. In addition, the behavior will be documented and the violating party will face disciplinary action from the Executive Board up to and including revocation of club membership. Violations include:
• Use of smokeless tobacco
• Arriving at a contest or practice intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
• Consuming alcohol or drugs during a contest
SECTION 8- NON-HAZING CLAUSE
Hazing shall be defined as participating in or allowing any act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act that creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person. A forced or coerced activity shall also be considered hazing when the initiation or administration into, or continued affiliation with, a university organization is directly or indirectly conditional upon performing the activity. In no event shall the willingness of an individual to participate in such an activity serve as defense in cases of hazing. Club members are free to leave or disassociate without fear of retribution or harassment.
SECTION 9- SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. The club will at all times throughout the year carry at minimum standard liability insurance.
B. Female club members participating in intercollegiate competition will be provided a separate changing area at home and on the road. If the club is required to stay overnight for any reason, female club members are not to room with male club members.
C. All club members must carry an OCC Smart Card in order to participate in intramural
practices and intercollegiate competition.