NIAA POLICY INTRODUCTION
NEVADA INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUG
POSSESSION, USE AND ABUSE
POLICY INTRODUCTION
NIAA POLICY INTRODUCTION
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The _______________ School District has adopted the statewide
alcohol, tobacco and other drug possession, use and abuse policy in
cooperation with the Nevada Juvenile Justice Programs Office and
the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. We feel this
program is one of sound educational components for preparticipation and also for first and second violations. We want to
insure that all student athletes remain free from alcohol, tobacco and
other drugs during their high school years.
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Please understand that participation in high school athletics is a
privilege, not a right, and that underage drinking and use of
controlled substances is against the law. It is against the law to
sell tobacco to people under the age of 18 and usage is against
school policy. Substance abuse negatively impacts athletic and
academic performance, and research indicates that early onset
of alcohol use increases the occurrence of addiction in
adulthood four times. Alcohol, tobacco and other drug use
interfere in learning processes and brain development and
increase the chance of physical injury while participating in
athletic activities. Due to these risks, and in addition to the
laws of the State of Nevada, the NIAA requires athletes and
parents to view the Power Point presentation and adhere to the
policy that will be presented at the conclusion of the
presentation.
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A project of:
Stand Tall, Don’t Fall
United Against Underage Drinking
and Nevada’s enforcing of
Underage Drinking Laws Initiative (EUDL)
NIAA Athletic Policy Intent
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Level the playing
field
Reduce underage
drinking
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Athletes and Alcohol:
The Facts
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“There is clear proof that college
athletes drink three times more
than non-athletes. Area experts
said it’s likely that drinking habits
in college started in high school,
or even middle school.”
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Medicine and Science in
Sports and Exercise
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Harvard study of 2,172 athletes from 130
four year colleges around nation:
Findings suggest
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Team atmosphere may promote heavy drinking
behaviors.
Athletes 50% more likely to say they binged
when they drank.
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Harvard Study (cont.)
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Findings suggest (cont)
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Athletes more likely to have social
conditions that raise likelihood of binge
drinking.
55% more likely to say parties are
important to them.
47% more likely to say 70% or more of
their close friends are binge drinkers.
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ALCOHOL AND
PERFORMANCE
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The Hangover Effect Or disturbed recovery process
The associated residual effect
of the alcoholic hangover has
been shown to reduce athletic
performance by
11.4%
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HANGOVER
Alcohol affected
Performance potential
100% Full capacity
90% Acceptable performance
88.6% Reduced capacity
80%
Best possible performance result is
80-90% to begin with…..
11.4%
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One time drunk =
14 days lost training
Suomen Urheiluopisto (Sports Institute of Finland) :
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Studied the impact of alcohol on elite athletes.
Studies have shown significant projections in lost physiological
condition.
Correlates to as much as 14 days of lost training effect…for
each time drunk…
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Train for two weeks and then throw it all away…
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Steroids and Performance
STEROID FACTS
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It is a FELONY to dispense,
possess or use steroids without a
medical prescription.
Ethically the use of steroids is
CHEATING.
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STEROID FACTS (cont.)
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In males, steroids can cause testicular
atrophy, reduced sperm count and prostrate
and breast enlargement.
In females, steroids can cause breast
regression, masculinization and menstrual
disruption.
The use of steroids can cause rage and has
caused death by suicide by at least two high
school athletes.
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STEROID FACTS (cont.)
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Supplements can enlarge muscle mass
beyond normal structure and cause severe
injuries to tendons and other supportive
tissue.
The effects of supplements last only as long
as the athlete takes them.
Once an athlete attributes success to drugs it
is hard to ever be an athlete without them.
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STEROID FACTS (cont.)
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The use of performance enhancing
drugs are dangerous, illegal and provide
only temporary gains.
WORK HARD !
TRAIN HARD !
DON’T CHEAT !
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Nerve impulses
Muscle
contraction
Efficiency
Reaction
Reflex
Speed
Power
Recovery
Biomechanics
PROCESSING
FOCUS REACTION
THC is in your brain and CNS for 30 days
You might be one of the lucky 20-30,000
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Remember when
you are partying...
that somewhere
someone is not
partying ...
and when you
meet them ...
they will beat you
Underwood
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NIAA Athletic Policy Intent
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First Offense
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Collaborative Response
Imposes a consequence for poor conduct
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Engages athlete and parent in educational
corrective action
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6 week suspension reduced to 2 weeks if:*
Educational video**
Allows athlete the opportunity to make
restitution for dishonoring his uniform
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8 hour service activity**
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NIAA Athletic Policy Intent
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Second Offense*
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Accomplish objectives within 1st offense
consequence; suspension increased to 90
school days
Intervenes in potentially hazardous pattern
of behavior
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Mandatory alcohol assessment
Attend 10 ATOD support seminars (alcohol
tobacco and other drug)
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NIAA Athletic Policy Intent
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Third Offense *
Protects integrity of team and the sport
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Suspended from sports for the remainder of high
school career
Appeal*
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A student that serves their third violation and still has
more than one year of remaining eligibility can
appeal through the NIAA Board of Control. Both the
student and his / her parents must attend this
meeting of the Board to present the appeal.
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement
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We understand that participation in
high school athletics is a privilege,
not a right, and that under age
drinking and drug use is against the
law. It is against the law to sell
tobacco to people under the age of
18 and usage is against school
policy.
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement, con’t.
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Substance abuse negatively impacts
athletic and academic performance,
and research indicates that early
onset of alcohol use increases the
occurrence of addiction in adulthood
by four times.
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement, con’t.
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Alcohol and drug use interferes in
learning processes, brain development
and increases chance of physical injury
while participating in competition.
Because of these risks, and in addition
to the laws of the State of Nevada, the
NIAA requires participants and parents
to agree to the following:
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement, con’t.
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1. We have read NIAA Drug, Alcohol
and Tobacco Possession, Use, Abuse
and Penalties Policy and agree to abide
by the policy as written.
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement, con’t.
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2. We realize that a video and Power
Point presentation regarding the Policy
is available and we have either seen the
presentation or agree to waive the
requirement of viewing the
presentation.
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement, con’t
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3. We understand we are encouraged to
notify our school’s athletic administrator /
director if our son / daughter violates the
Policy and / or the laws of the State of
Nevada. It would also be acceptable for
our child to self-report any violation of this
policy to our school’s athletic administrator
/ director.
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement, con’t
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4. We understand that knowingly
providing erroneous information
during the course of an investigation
of an alleged violation of the policy
will result in a one calendar year
suspension from all high school
athletic activities.
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement, con’t
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5. We further acknowledge that once our
son/daughter begins participation as a
student athlete in high school athletics that
this policy remains in effect for every calendar
school year during the course of their high
school career and when he/she is directly
involved in a school activity occurring at any
time (summer league/camps, etc.). This
policy remains in effect regardless of whether
our son/daughter is currently participating on
a high school athletic team.
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement, con’t
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6. We have also reviewed the
following NRS 202.020, Purchase,
Consumption or Possession of
Alcoholic Beverage by Minor, and
understand the laws of Nevada and
how they pertain to our family.
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement, con’t
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7. We understand that although it is not
technically against the law to use tobacco
in the state of Nevada …we realize it is
against this policy and general school
policy, and that scientific evidence
demonstrates it is unhealthy and a
detriment to athletic performance.
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement, con’t
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8. We understand that the use of
steroids and other performance
enhancing drugs are dangerous,
illegal, provide only temporary gains
and are a form of cheating other
competitors.
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Parent & Athlete
Acknowledgement, con’t
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9. We acknowledge that this form
must be signed by both parent/legal
guardian and our child before our
son/daughter will be cleared for
athletic competition at his/her high
school.
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Tips for Parents
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Set a curfew time.
Be awake when your
children arrive
home.
Hug or kiss them.
(breath check)
Know where they
are going, with
whom, and what
they are doing.
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Talk to them about
drug and alcohol
use.
Set a clear
expectation of their
behavior.
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Getting to know
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Know who your
children’s friends are.
Introduce yourself to
their parents.
Let those parents
know what your
standards are, and
that they can count
on your support.
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Know your local
retailers.
Let them know
who you are, and
that you have
children. Tell them
not to sell alcohol
or tobacco to your
children.
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Honoring the Policy
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Respect the NIAA
policy and selfreport violations.
The resulting
suspension of
eligibility allows
your child to
receive help and
education.
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Violations not
reported, and
later discovered
may result in
game forfeiture.
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