TEAM TRAVEL POLICY

Because of Concordia's location and MIAC affiliation, our athletic teams are required to travel extensively during a sports season.  During the time a team is away from campus. all college rules and Policies apply since it is a college-sponsored activity. In addition, a coach is responsible for the safety and conduct of the team members and must make decisions accordingly. Unless there is justification for doing otherwise (with prior approval of the athletic director), the following policies will be adhered to:

1. When a team travels by bus or in a single vehicle which carries a team, a coach will ride that bus or vehicle to provide control and assistance should any situation occur which requires action by a college employee.

2. When there is a caravan of two or more vehicles leaving a common site at the same time, those vehicles will travel together to the destination in order to provide assistance, if needed, and safety for the group.

3. Student athletes will accompany the team to and from athletic events unless it is verified with the coach that they will be with parents or other responsible adults. They will not return with other students or peers.  (Meeting at the site during vacation periods, etc., may be exceptions to this policy, depending on the circumstances.)

4. Student athletes shall not make long distance calls from their hotel/motel rooms. NCAA regulations do not permit the college to pay for these charges.

5. Movie rentals by student athletes or coaches while staying in a hotel/motel will not be paid by the college.

6. Head coaches will identify their rules and expectations for road trips to team members at the beginning of the sports season.

If there are questions on situations which may be specific to a particular team, they should be discussed with the athletic director.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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