Supplement, Tobacco, and Alcohol Statement
Nutritional Supplements
Nutritional supplements are NOT regulated by the FDA. Hence, their purity is NOT guaranteed. Even though the main ingredients listed on the container may not be banned by the NAIA, NCAA, USOC, USADA, or IOC, it does not mean that the supplement will not cause a positive drug test. Anyone who is taking dietary, exercise, or performance related supplements do so at their own risk. Any positive drug tests due to supplement use are considered valid and subject to UC Drug Testing Policies and Procedures. Therefore it is the position of the University of the Cumberlands Department of Athletic Training, that all athletes participating in a NAIA sanctioned sports choosing to use a supplement should follow only the specific manufacturer's directions in the administration of said supplement and understand that by using the supplement by other means could lead to a positive drug test.
For more information about supplements or banned drugs, visit Drug Free Sport Axis.
Tobacco
"The use of alcohol, tobacco or tobacco products is not permitted by participants, coaches, cheerleaders, (athletic) trainers, game administrators, or officials in the playing areas during all NAIA sanctioned competition and practices for such competition. The institution's coaching staff, event games committee, administrator or host site coordinator (as applicable) shall enforce this policy through the following steps:
a. On the first offense, the individual(s) and entire team shall receive an official warning
b. A second offense will cause expulsion from the practice, game, tournament or event." (NAIA Handbook p. 146)
It is the policy of the University of the Cumberlands Department of Athletic Training to support and follow all NAIA policies and procedures. No tobacco products of any kind will be allowed in or near athletic training facilities. Offenders are subject to policies set in the UC Athletic Training Room Policies and Procedures Manual.
Alcohol
The NAIA bans all alcohol consumption and advertising at all practices and events sponsored by the NAIA (see above insert). Any drug tests administered by the NAIA or the University of the Cumberlands that returns a positive presence of alcohol are subject to the rules and regulations noted in the UC Drug Testing Policies and Procedures Manual. The University of the Cumberlands also has a zero tolerance policy in regards to the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages and the punishments for such offenses are listed in the University of the Cumberlands Student Handbook. Offenders are also subject to policies set in the UC Athletic Training Room Policies and Procedures Manual as well as possible disciplinary actions administered by the athlete's coach(es). Therefore, it is the position of the University of the Cumberlands Department of Athletic Training that all student athletes refrain from any and all consumption of alcoholic beverages.
References:
Official Handbook and Policy Handbook . (2006). (22 ed.) National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Olathe KS.
Student Policies and Procedures Manual . (2006). (n.d.). University of the Cumberlands. Williamsburg KY.
