Coach/Athlete Ejection Policy SP.003

LU Policy Number: SP. 003

Effective Date: 1/1/15

Approval Date: 1/1/15

Revised Date: N/A

Purpose:  Pertains to the ejection of coaches and athletes during games

Additional Authority: N/A

Scope: All Employees(Faculties and Staf) and Students of Life University 

Approval Authority: Provost/EVPAA

Responsible Authority: Sports/Athletics,

Definitions: N/A

Policy Title

Coach/Athlete Ejection Policy

Policy Statement

Any coach or student-athlete ejected on one or more occasions shall be subject automatically to the following penalties:

1. Suspension for the next contest after the coach or student-athlete is ejected for the first time (in one sport) in a single season.

2. Suspension for the next two contests if a coach or student-athlete accumulates two ejections (in one sport) in a single season. This includes postseason play and may carry over to the following year depending on when the ejection occurs.

3. Ineligibility for the remainder of all regular season and postseason participation if a coach or student-athlete accumulates three ejections (in one sport) in a single season. Should the third ejection occur in either of the last two contests of the year, the coach or returning student-athlete will be suspended for the first two contests of the following year.

4. A coach or student-athlete ejected for fighting, as reported by the game official, shall be automatically suspended for one additional contest.

Procedure(s)

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Other Notes

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