The NCAA and the Southern Conference have many rules that apply to the student-athlete. Some of the most important regulations are summarized here.
Drugs – At the beginning of each year, you must sign a drug testing consent form. This simply means that you agree to be drug tested if you are selected by the NCAA. Failure to sign the form will result in your ineligibility.
If a test reveals that you have used any of the prohibited drugs, you will immediately be declared ineligible. You may lose an entire season of eligibility or become permanently ineligible. Depending upon the particular sport and other circumstances, the team and the college may also be penalized.
Your coach and athletics trainers have a list of prohibited drugs. Banned drugs are listed in the training room on a poster You should be aware of these substances and avoid the use of them. Please be aware that certain enhancing substances can contain these drugs. Check everything with the Athletics Trainers.
Use of Name or Picture in Advertising -- The NCAA has very strict rules regarding pictures of athletes in publications. The best thing to do is to call the compliance director at your school and make sure it is legal before letting anyone use your picture. This is a ruling that tends to cause problems for student-athletes. Beware!
Tickets - As a student of Davidson College you are entitled to admission to all of Davidson's regular season home intercollegiate athletic contests. Actual tickets for the events cannot be issued. You will be granted admission after presenting your CAT card (Davidson College Identification Card) and the scanner has read it.
Student-Athletes who participate in football, soccer, or men's and women’s basketball will be allowed four complimentary admissions according to NCAA rules and regulations. These tickets will be part of the “player pass list.” "Hard tickets" will not be issued to the individuals but will be admitted by the a pass list only.