Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Policies

The Athletics Department discourages the consumption of alcohol at all athletically related events and receptions where students are present. Furthermore the Department prohibits: 
	* The consumption of alcohol on team buses/vans or other vehicles of 
  	  team transportation. 
	* The possession or consumption of alcohol at competition 
	  sites, in team locker rooms or while a student-athlete is in uniform.
Furthermore, students must comply with the laws and policies of the United States, New York State, New York City
and the regulations of Lehman College.

Tobacco Policy

Lehman College Department of Athletics does not permit the use of smoking or smokeless tobacco at anytime.
Anyone who is found violating these rules will be asked to terminate activity as soon as possible. The
second and third violation will result in a warning sent to the head coach and the Director of Athletics.

NCAA Rules state: The use of tobacco products by student-athletes, coaches, officials and fame personnel during
practice and competition is PROHIBITED. Violation of this will result in dismissal for the remainder of the competition.

Drug Policy

Any student-athlete who tests positive for drugs or alcohol, when tested by the NCAA or national sport governing body,
will lose their eligibility according to the NCAA or governing body regulations. The individual will also be ineligible
for participation for any Lehman College intercollegiate athletics team for a minimum of the remainder of the current
academic year and a maximum of their remaining enrollment at the College.

All student-athletes must sign a Lehman College Drug Testing Consent Form. Any student-athlete who tests positive
on the Lehman College Drug Screening will be subjected to Department and team sanctionsí A student-athlete who tests
positive will be subject to re-testing in accordance with the drug-testing program. An outcome of a subsequent positive
drug test may result in dismissal from the team.