NIAA POLICY INTRODUCTION NEVADA INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUG POSSESSION, USE AND ABUSE POLICY INTRODUCTION

NIAA POLICY INTRODUCTION Continued 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 pre- participation 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.

3 NIAA POLICY INTRODUCTION Continued 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.

A project of A project of: Stand Tall, Don’t Fall United Against Underage Drinking and Nevada’s enforcing of Underage Drinking Laws Initiative (EUDL)

5 NIAA Athletic Policy Intent Level the playing field Reduce underage drinking

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18 Athletes and Alcohol: The Facts “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.”

19 Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Harvard study of 2,172 athletes from 130 four year colleges around nation: Findings suggest Team atmosphere may promote heavy drinking behaviors. Athletes 50% more likely to say they binged when they drank.

20 Harvard Study (cont.) Findings suggest (cont) 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.

ALCOHOL AND PERFORMANCE

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23 The associated residual effect of the alcoholic hangover has been shown to reduce athletic performance by 11.4% The Hangover Effect Or disturbed recovery process

24 100% Full capacity 88.6% Reduced capacity Alcohol affected Performance potential Acceptable performance 90% 80% 11.4% Best possible performance result is 80-90% to begin with….. HANGOVER

25 One time drunk = 14 days lost training Suomen Urheiluopisto (Sports Institute of Finland) : 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…

26 Train for two weeks and then throw it all away…

Steroids and Performance

28 STEROID FACTS It is a FELONY to dispense, possess or use steroids without a medical prescription. It is a FELONY to dispense, possess or use steroids without a medical prescription. Ethically the use of steroids is CHEATING. Ethically the use of steroids is CHEATING.

29 STEROID FACTS (cont.) 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.

30 STEROID FACTS (cont.) 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.

31 STEROID FACTS (cont.) The use of performance enhancing drugs are dangerous, illegal and provide only temporary gains. WORK HARD ! WORK HARD ! TRAIN HARD ! TRAIN HARD ! DON’T CHEAT ! DON’T CHEAT !

32 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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34 Remember when you are partying... that somewhere someone is not partying... and when you meet them... they will beat you Underwood

35 NIAA Athletic Policy Intent First Offense Collaborative Response Imposes a consequence for poor conduct 6 week suspension reduced to 2 weeks if:* Engages athlete and parent in educational corrective action Educational video** Allows athlete the opportunity to make restitution for dishonoring his uniform 8 hour service activity**

36 NIAA Athletic Policy Intent con’t. Second Offense* Accomplish objectives within 1 st offense consequence; suspension increased to 90 school days Intervenes in potentially hazardous pattern of behavior Mandatory alcohol assessment Attend 10 ATOD support seminars (alcohol tobacco and other drug)

37 NIAA Athletic Policy Intent con’t Third Offense * Protects integrity of team and the sport Suspended from sports for the remainder of high school career Appeal* 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.

38 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement 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.

39 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement, con’t. 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.

40 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement, con’t. 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:

41 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement, con’t. 1. We have read NIAA Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Possession, Use, Abuse and Penalties Policy and agree to abide by the policy as written.

42 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement, con’t. 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.

43 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement, con’t 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.

44 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement, con’t 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.

45 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement, con’t 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.

46 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement, con’t 6. We have also reviewed the following NRS , Purchase, Consumption or Possession of Alcoholic Beverage by Minor, and understand the laws of Nevada and how they pertain to our family.

47 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement, con’t 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.

48 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement, con’t 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.

49 Parent & Athlete Acknowledgement, con’t 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.

50 Tips for Parents 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. Talk to them about drug and alcohol use. Set a clear expectation of their behavior.

51 Getting to know 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. 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.

52 Honoring the Policy Respect the NIAA policy and self- report violations. The resulting suspension of eligibility allows your child to receive help and education. Violations not reported, and later discovered may result in game forfeiture.