USAFAI36-3518 — Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

USAFAI36-3518 governs policy and procedures for United States Air Force Academy intercollegiate athletic programs.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI36-3518
  • Title: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
  • Date: 2018-11-06

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USAFAI36-3518 addresses team rosters, scheduling, eligibility, attire, alcohol and team social functions, dining hall procedures, team captains, and training event deconfliction. It requires compliance with formation schedules, sets team participation and practice rules, and establishes procedures for meals, attire, captain selection, and training conflicts.

Applies to: This publication establishes policy and procedures for intercollegiate athletic programs and applies to all United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) personnel who participate or support intercollegiate athletic programs.

Topics covered

  • Athletic team rosters
  • Athletic scheduling
  • Eligibility paperwork
  • Team attire
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Team dining out
  • Team captain selection
  • Training event deconfliction

Questions and answers

What paperwork is required for cadets to be listed on an athletic team roster?

Eligibility paperwork includes the NCAA Student-Athlete Statement, NCAA Drug Testing Consent Form and the Mountain West Conference Historical Report. (paragraph 2)

Can cadets on intercollegiate athletic team rosters participate in intramurals?

While on intercollegiate athletic team rosters, cadets will not participate in intramurals unless specifically cleared by the coach. (paragraph 1)

What happens when a cadet is dropped from an intercollegiate athletic team?

A dropped cadet is required to participate in squadron intramurals. (paragraph 1)

How many hours can scheduled intercollegiate practice last each week?

Scheduled intercollegiate practice is conducted in accordance with the USAFA SOC, Monday thru Saturday, and will not exceed the NCAA maximum weekly practice hour limitations. (paragraph 3)

Can cadets consume alcohol on team trips?

Cadets will not consume alcoholic beverages on team trips unless approved by the HQ USAFA/AD and the Commandant. (paragraph 6)

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