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SUNY Geneseo Athletics and Recreation: Participant and Spectator Guidelines 

The NCAA and SUNY Geneseo are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all participants and spectators. The following guidelines apply to all Athletics and Recreation facilities and events: 

  • Good sportsmanship is expected of all student-athletes, coaches, and spectators at all times. 

  • Profanity, racial or sexist remarks, or any other intimidating or abusive actions directed at participants, officials, or staff will not be tolerated and are grounds for immediate removal from the facility. 

  • Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices, is strictly prohibited in all Athletics and Recreation facilities. 

  • Pets are not permitted in or around Athletics and Recreation facilities. Service animals are welcome. 

Thank you for helping us maintain a positive experience for everyone. Questions or concerns may be directed to the Athletics and Recreation office. 

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Family Guide:
The following information should be used as a guide for families of SUNY Geneseo student-athletes.

NCAA Eligibility
  • Student athletes are required to complete all required NCAA forms and attend a scheduled eligibility meeting prior to the start of the season. If your student-athlete is under the age of 18, information will be emailed for your authorization allowing your student-athlete to participate.
Health Insurance
  • The NCAA requires all student-athletes to carry or be covered by health insurance in order to participate in intercollegiate athletics. If an intercollegiate sports accident/injury occurs requiring a medical specialist, the student’s own health insurance provides the primary insurance coverage. SUNY Geneseo does carry a secondary insurance policy on all studentathletes, but that insurance does not take effect until a $2000 deductible has been met by the student-athletes personal health insurance policy.
  • Athletic training services offered on campus, including rehabilitation, are provided to all student-athletes at no cost. However, charges may be incurred for tests, x-rays/MRIs, medications, outside consultations and hospitalizations.
Injuries/Return to Play
  • The certified athletic trainers, and when needed the College and/or team physician, will determine the playing status of any SUNY Geneseo student-athlete after an injury. If a physician has assisted with the care of an athlete that physician, in conjunction with the certified athletic trainers, will determine when the student-athlete may return to full sports participation. The College physician has the final decision on the participation status of a student-athlete.
  • If a student-athlete is injured during a game, they should report to the athletic trainer immediately. The athletic trainer will determine if the student-athlete can continue to play, or if immediate treatment is needed. The decision of the athletic trainer is final.
  • After the contest, the student-athlete will be instructed by the athletic trainer for further evaluation and/or treatment. They will be given instructions on how to manage their injury and when to next report to the athletic training staff
Travel Policies
  • The majority of SUNY Geneseo’s intercollegiate teams will travel to competition and return from competition on a charter bus. In some cases, student-athletes may travel in a 15-passenger van, which will be driven by a certified driver
  • Student-athletes that travel with the team to the competition are required to return with the team to campus. However, if a student-athlete cannot return to campus with the team, they can ONLY leave the competition with a parent/guardian. Prior authorization by the head coach and Athletic Director is required.