III:03:03 Intramural Athletics Policy

Introduction 

The intramural athletic program at Volunteer State Community College provides an opportunity for students to experience a sense of community through structured competition. 

The overall goals of the intramural athletic program are to provide facilities, funds, and programs to encourage the voluntary participation of students at various levels of ability (e.g., beginner, intermediate, and advanced) in structured activities that lead to a sense of community. 

Policy 

Equitable participation opportunities for students, and where appropriate; mixed competition activities shall be offered through the intramural athletic program. A variety of forms of tournaments shall be available, including elimination, challenge, league, and meets. 

Sports Organizations

Student organizations that are formed with the intent to engage in team sports must abide by the following rules and regulations in addition to all other VSCC policies and the policies of the Tennessee Board of Regents. Additionally, the organization, before applying, must have a club/organization advisor who is employed by the College as a full-time faculty or full-time professional staff. 

  1. Membership 
    1. Members of a sports club must be currently enrolled students at Volunteer State. 
    2. Each member of a sports club is required to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester of active membership. 
    3. Failure of a member to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester will result in a suspension from membership in the sports club. 
  2. Meetings 
    1. Sports clubs must establish a regular meeting schedule. 
    2. Regular meetings must be held: 1) on campus; 2) at least one day each month; 3) in an assigned meeting room. 
    3. Regular meetings must be given to discussion of the business of the sports clubs. The business of a sports club should include, among other activities, planning special activities and events.
    4. Team practices must not be held in lieu of regular meetings. 
  3. Insurance
    1. Each player-member of a sports club must file an Insurance Report with the Athletic Director or designee each year and prior to participation in a practice or game. 
  4. Invitations to an Outside Individual or Group Player(s) 
    1. The issuance of invitations to off-campus or outside individuals or groups for the purpose of engaging in a practice or game shall be limited to the following particulars:
      A written request to invite an outside player(s) must be submitted to the Athletic Director or designee not later than ten (10) days prior to the date of the proposed game or practice. The request must contain the name of the sponsoring organization, the proposed date, time, and location of the game/practice, the name of the outside coach or acting coach who will be present at the proposed game/practice with the outside player(s) and the signature of the advisor to the sponsoring organization. No invitation shall be issued to an outside player without the prior written approval of the Athletic Director or designee. 
  5. Use of Campus Property and Facilities 
    1. Each semester sports clubs must secure an assignment of a regular meeting room from the Room Scheduler. 
    2. At least ten (10) days prior to a practice or game, sports clubs must secure approval from the Athletic Director for use of any campus property and/or facilities other than motor vehicles.
  6. Travel 
    1. Students are not permitted to drive any Volunteer State motor vehicles, i.e., bus vans, wagons, trucks, golf carts, or cars. 
    2. Approval to use a Volunteer State vehicle must be secured from the Athletic Director or designee. 
    3. The expense of travel to participate in sports events must be assumed by the sports club. 
  7. Equipment 
    1. Special equipment and/or uniforms needed to engage in a practice or game must be purchased by the sports club. 
  8. Membership Roster 
    1. Before September 30 of any fall semester or January 30 of any spring semester, a roster of the members of a sports club must be submitted to the Athletic Director or designee. 

Procedures 

The Athletic Director shall coordinate, schedule, and publicize appropriate intramural activities based on the interests of students, faculty, staff, and other relevant constituencies. 

 

VSCC Source: Former III:02:03, August 1, 1989, President; November 29, 2007, President; January 28, 2019, President’s Cabinet