Compliance

DRUG TESTING

NCAA institutions are dedicated to the idea of fair and equitable competition as well as the protection of the health and safety of the student-athlete.  In 1990, the NCAA approved drug testing programs that included random testing in specific sports year-round and in post-season championships of all sports.  As of 2006, the NCAA included the summer months as a part of their year-round testing program for all sports (incoming student-athletes are not subject to summer testing).  The NCAA drug-testing program was created so that no participant has an artificially-induced advantage, that no participant might be persuaded to use chemical substances to remain competitive and to safeguard the health and safety of participants

Pace University is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for its student-athletes.  As such, in addition to the NCAA drug testing program, all Pace University student-athletes will be tested on a random basis throughout the academic year.

Each academic year, every Pace student-athlete will be required to sign both the NCAA and Pace University Athletics drug-testing consent forms in order to be eligible for competition. If a student-athlete is a minor, the parent or legal guardian will be required to sign the form on their behalf.  Adherence to both the NCAA and Pace University Athletics drug testing programs is a pre-requisite for participation in all Pace University Athletics programs. Thus, while student-athletes are free to not participate in the drug-testing program, those who refuse to do so will not be permitted to participate in any varsity athletics program at Pace University. In addition, refusal to participate will likely result in the loss of any athletically related financial aid.

In addition to the list of banned substances, the NCAA has issued warnings about the use of dietary supplement products.  Because of the lack of regulation in the production, distribution and sale of these products, the purity is unknown; some may contain banned substances. Students should check with athletic trainers, team physician, the strength and conditioning coach and the Dietary Supplement Resource Exchange Center (www.drugfreesport.com or toll -free 877/202-0769) before taking any of these products.

Further, the use of tobacco products is prohibited for coaches, game officials and student-athletes in all sports during practice and competition.  A student-athlete who uses tobacco products during practice or competition is automatically disqualified for the remainder of practice or game.

PACE UNIVERSITY DRUG TESTING POLICY

NCAA LIST OF BANNED SUBSTANCES

NCAA DRUG TESTING PROGRAM

NCAA Summer Drug Testing Frequently Asked Questions

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT EXCHANGE (Select "NCAA DIVISION II" from the pull down menu and enter "NCAA2" as the password.)