9.01.1
8/01
The
Student-Athlete
Code of Conduct
1. A
student-athlete is expected, in both attitude and behavior, to make a positive
contribution to the team. Profanity and
any other form of negative or inappropriate behavior are not tolerated.
2. Team
success depends upon each student-athlete's ability and willingness to
communicate and work as a member of the team.
Student-athletes must demonstrate an attitude of respect for teammates,
staff and coaches at all times.
3. The
student-athlete is expected to abide by the spirit and letter of the rules of
the sport during practice and
competition and to treat teammates, opponents, coaches, officials and
spectators with respect and courtesy.
4. It
is important for the student-athlete to maintain a proper level of physical
conditioning. The conditioning needed to
perform well includes good cardiovascular fitness, sound muscular strength and
flexibility, and appropriate body composition.
If the student-athlete does not reach or maintain this level of
conditioning, she will be required to work with the team trainer to overcome
the deficiencies and may be held out of practice until these problems are
eliminated. The student-athlete must
communicate about all injuries and illnesses to the trainer or head coach. Treatments and exercises prescribed by the
trainer must be followed conscientiously.
5. The
use of tobacco products is unacceptable, and use of illegal drugs, including
marijuana, is prohibited at all times.
Alcohol consumption is prohibited for anyone under age 21. Consumption of alcohol is discouraged during
the training year for any student-athlete of legal age, and is not permitted on
the road or in any situation where the student-athlete is representing The University
of Texas.
6. Academic
diligence is essential. Class and study
hall absence, except for team travel or illness excused by the trainer, are not
tolerated. Tardiness also is
unacceptable. The student-athlete is
expected to take care of all academic responsibilities. Lack of responsibility could result in loss
or reduction of academic services and/or loss of privilege to travel with their
team. Cheating and other forms of
academic dishonesty are unacceptable.
Changing majors and/or class schedules are not permitted without
receiving prior approval from the athletics' academic counselor and head coach.
7. Attendance
and punctuality at practice, weight and strength training sessions, and team
meetings are required.
8. Student-athletes
must wear appropriate attire for travel when representing the University.
9. Student-athletes
must meet established team curfews for preseason, traditional, and
non-traditional seasons and other special times.
10. Student-athletes
are not permitted to move out of university housing without approval of the
head coach and associate athletics director for student affairs, and without
completion of the "moving out of the dorm" financial form. A student-athlete on scholastic probation
cannot move out of the dorm.
11. Prior
approval is required from the head coach and the women's athletics director for
the student-athlete to participate in an outside athletics event or to
participate in any outside event in which she represents the team or sport.
12. Each
student-athlete is responsible for reading and following the rules and
guidelines outlined in the student-athlete handbook. Each student-athlete is responsible for
following all team rules, policies, and procedures in a positive and mature
way.
Failure
to follow this code of conduct could result in dismissal from the team and/or
loss of athletics scholarship.