If you would like more information about sickle cell traits you may visit www.ncaa.org and look under the Health and Safety section of the website. The athletics training staff can also be contacted at any time with any further questions or concerns about the new sickle cell testing.
All Student-Athletes (scholarship and non-scholarship) are eligible for selection in drug screening throughout the school year (in and out of season). Athletes are required to make themselves available to the Athletic Training Staff when summoned. Those failing to do so will be disciplined according to the procedures listed in this policy.
If a Student-Athlete test is positive, that Student-athletes has the right to an appeal. A written petition for appeal must be submitted within 5 business days of being notified of their sanction. The petition for request should specifically address the reason for the appeal. Length of suspension is not a valid reason for appeal. All appeal requests should be submitted to the Director of Athletics.
When a student athlete uses a piece of athletic training equipment (i.e., ace bandage, braces, crutches, ice chest), it is documented in the student athlete's file. When the item is returned, the return date is marked. If a student athlete fails to return a piece of equipment, the following steps are taken to have the item returned or to receive reimbursement, with efforts made to avoid billing a student's account:
All protective equipment must follow the NCAA Division II rules/regulations. Please note: If a student athlete alters any piece of equipment (pads, shoes, helmet, and etc.) the school's insurance can deny the student athlete's injury claim
Equipment and apparel provided for you are the property of Kentucky State University Athletics Department. Student-athletes are issued apparel for practice and competition. All incoming student-athletes and walk-ons must be academically and medically certified before receiving equipment or apparel.
Any equipment items not returned or paid for will be billed to the individual student-athlete. This will be considered indebtedness to the University, and it will place a hold on your student account. All equipment and athletic apparel issued to a student-athlete must be