FGCU Sport Clubs
New Officer Training
Fall 2015
Introductions
O Sarah DiStefano: Sport Clubs Coordinator
239-590-7332
O Office: Fitness Center #306
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O Shomari Kee: Assistant Director of Programs
239-590-7938
O Office: CRAM
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O Carl Bleich: Intramural Sports & Special Events Coordinator
239-590-7734
O Office: CRAM
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O Jonathan Canales: Sport Clubs & Intramural Sports Intern
239-590-7734
O Office: Fitness Center
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Today’s Agenda
O Identity of Registered Sport Clubs
O Sport Clubs Official Report of Engagement (SCORE
Points System)
O Your Role as an Officer
O Important Forms and Duties
O Budget & Funding
O EagleLink and Website 101
Who We Are
Sport Clubs Staff
O SCC Exec Board: Elected Officers from the SCC who
mentor clubs, lead monthly council meetings
O Office Assistant: Works in office answering questions,
tracking all submitted documents, checking rosters, tracking Safety
Officers
O First Responders: CPR & First Aid certified students who
are scheduled to work all home events
Registered Sport Clubs (RSC)
O Member of Sport Clubs Council (SCC)
O Student-led, student-run (President, VP and
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Treasurer)
Open to all FGCU students
Operate on a yearly budget
Follow SCORE System
Have CPR & First Aid Certified Safety
Officers- according to risk level
SCORE System
O System to recognize annual effort and work by teams
O The levels determine a Sport Club’s funding for future fiscal
years and a team’s status as a RSC
O White –Base Level – 60 points (next year cap at $6,000)
O Expected level to meet each year to maintain status
O Blue –Above Average – 100 points (next year cap at $10,000)
O Mid-level for recognition for more visible clubs who go beyond
expected fundraising and community services
O Emerald –Outstanding – 150 points (next year no funding cap)
O Highest level in recognition reserved for elite teams which achieve
excellent fundraising levels and are very active in the community
SCORE System Requirements
O Fundraising: Clubs must match 10% of their
annual budget allocation through fundraising
O Community Service: Attend 1 service event per
year with a minimum of 25% of your roster
O SCC Meetings: Be represented at monthly
council meetings
O Attending Events: Attend Sport Clubs events,
SCC workshops and Campus Recreation events
Officer Leadership
O Being an officer is a huge responsibility
O Officer positions develop transferable
leadership skills
O Held to a high standard
O Know your resources
O Professional staff, mentors, sport clubs office
Your Role as an Officer
O Club Leadership
O 2.5 GPA, 9 credit hours (6 for grad students)
O Enforce SCC policies and rules for team
O Adhere to ALL deadlines
O Turn in all required forms
O Player Forms
O Practice Requests
O Rosters
O Travel Forms
Player Forms (Pink and Yellow)
-Player Conduct Form
-Liability Waiver
-Emergency Contact Form
O Must be filled out by every member of the
club on the first practice or by 9/30.
O Bring blank ones to practices/tryouts
O Must be turned in to the Sport Clubs Office.
O Players are not permitted to practice/travel if
forms not on file.
Team Travel
O Travel Forms
O Due one week prior to trip via EagleLink
O If submitted less than a week before: only eligible
for reimbursements
O Late Form: reimbursements are not permitted
O Missing Form: purchases will be canceled (hotel,
car rental, etc.) and reimbursements are not
permitted
O Emergency Contacts
O Take with you on all trips
Accident & Incident Reports
O What do you need to report?
O Location: on campus, off campus or during trips
O Event: accident/injury or incident between
students, visiting teams, club members, or
spectators - at any FGCU related event
O Call or email - we want to hear it from you first!
Look Over
Accident Report
Any questions?
Risk Management
O Copies of cards must be submitted to Office by 9/30
O Certifications can be obtained through Campus Rec,
O Risk Level Two
O 2 safety officers
O Risk Level Three
O 2 safety officers
O and coach certification or 1 additional safety officers
O Risk Level Four
O 2 safety officers
O and coach certification or 2 additional safety officers
Risk Management
O First Aid Kits
O Available for checkout from office
O First Responders
O For all home events
O Athletic Trainers or EMTs
O For higher risk home events
Concussion Policy
O Baseline ImPACT Testing
O M Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Hockey, Wrestling
O Post-Injury Testing for All Clubs
O Managing an Injury
O Remove the athlete from play
O Keep the athlete out the play until a
*qualified physician* gives written clearance
Anti-Hazing Policy
O Hazing:
O Any action or situation which recklessly or
intentionally endangers the safety of a
student as a condition of membership
O National Hazing Prevention Week
O September 21-25
Coach, Volunteer & Advisor
Trainings
O Due 9/30
O Online at rec.fgcu.edu/sportclubs/resources.html
O Self Guided Powerpoint covers:
O Policies & expectations
O Frequently asked questions
O Coach & Volunteer
O Must sign Statement of Understanding
O Advisor
O Must sign Acceptance Form
Annual Budget
O Receive annual budget for travel, league
dues, equipment, etc.
O Make purchases via Purchase Request
submitted through Sport Clubs Office
Sport Clubs Website
O All forms located and submitted via
EagleLink accessed through our website
O http://www.fgcu.edu/CampusRec/SportClu
bs/forms.html
Reminders
O Eagle Head logo can be used by Sport Clubs
O All items must be printed by licensed vendor
O Second SCC Meeting Cohen 247 on 9/30
O All 3 Player Forms
O Proof of Safety Officers
O Team Rosters (submitted on EagleLink)
O Advisor Acceptance & Coach Statement of
Understanding Forms
Questions?
O Sport Clubs Office
Located in the Recreation Center, Alico Arena 307
O Email : sportclubs@fgcu.edu
O Phone : 239-590-1420
O Website : rec.fgcu.edu/sportclubs