Does the NCAA require drug testing and if so for what kinds of drugs?
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Did the coach NOT say anything to Bags Jr about it? My daughter's team had a NCAA compliance meeting last week that covered testing and I believe the answer is YES and I DON'T KNOW.....but could ask her.
I think athletes attend a class on that covering the program. They test for performance enhancers and recreational drugs.
Bags,
Individual schools require their own drug test and NCAA is random. A freshman may be tested upon entering, as well as anyone else during the year, whether it be random or everyone. Schools have their rules if you are tested positive, NCAA has their rules if you test postitive.
What they look for is specific according to each sport. In baseball, the NCAA representative told my son (who had to do the pee thing in front of the guy)they look for steroids, marijuana and amphetemines. This year there was more drug testing in season and post season than I remember the previous year.
When one enters college for the first year, it is the trainers responsibility to go over all medications and policies with the player. All medications are documented (eg. my son uses an inhaler, and pre preventitive asthma medication).
FYI, those wondering about summer league testing, the NCAA chooses a school randomly and then seeks out players no matter where they are located. My son told me they did it this summer, a few of the boys had to submit to a test, based on their school.
Individual schools require their own drug test and NCAA is random. A freshman may be tested upon entering, as well as anyone else during the year, whether it be random or everyone. Schools have their rules if you are tested positive, NCAA has their rules if you test postitive.
What they look for is specific according to each sport. In baseball, the NCAA representative told my son (who had to do the pee thing in front of the guy)they look for steroids, marijuana and amphetemines. This year there was more drug testing in season and post season than I remember the previous year.
When one enters college for the first year, it is the trainers responsibility to go over all medications and policies with the player. All medications are documented (eg. my son uses an inhaler, and pre preventitive asthma medication).
FYI, those wondering about summer league testing, the NCAA chooses a school randomly and then seeks out players no matter where they are located. My son told me they did it this summer, a few of the boys had to submit to a test, based on their school.
There was an interview that I recently read where a player who chose to be anonymous said.
I'd stick my neck out and say that in the last 25 years drugs and alcohol accross the board knocked 1 year off the career average at all levels of professional baseball.
I wonder how drugs and alcohol play into the overall longevity of careers. I'm not talking about the "stars" of the game, I'm talking about the general population of players in professional baseball MLB and MILB.quote:What ever happened to the good ol' days when you did a "wake-n-bake" before the first pot of coffee, a greenie on the drive to the park, one before the game, a 12 pack after, and a Valium to get you to sleep at night.
I'd stick my neck out and say that in the last 25 years drugs and alcohol accross the board knocked 1 year off the career average at all levels of professional baseball.
Here is the list of stuff not to have in your system.NCAA Banned List
So according to this list an athlete can smoke "weed" as long as the concentration of THC metabolite in the urine does not exceed 15 nanograms/ml. I'm sure there is a medical explanation but for a guy who grew up in the early 70's I found that note in section g kind of funny in a medicinal way.
Who knows what Miguel Tayhadda will put in your B12 shotter. 
Parents:
Be aware that prescribed medication your son takes on a regular basis may appear on the NCAA's Banned Substances List. If it does, you should forward an authorizing letter from his physician to the school's compliance officer; so that they can have it on file. As a practical matter, I'd also suggest that you let the medical personnel who'll be treating him know. That'll put them in position to take it into account if they need to when treating him, subsequently.
Be aware that prescribed medication your son takes on a regular basis may appear on the NCAA's Banned Substances List. If it does, you should forward an authorizing letter from his physician to the school's compliance officer; so that they can have it on file. As a practical matter, I'd also suggest that you let the medical personnel who'll be treating him know. That'll put them in position to take it into account if they need to when treating him, subsequently.
Funny, related story:
After pitching a complete game on a hot afternoon in this year's College World Series, my son failed to make the team bus for his return to the team hotel. Why did he have to return after the team? Let's just say that his dehydrated condition made it impossible to comply with the post-game drug test's procedural requirements. After chugging a lot of liquids...and waiting a little while...he eventually came into "compliance!"
After pitching a complete game on a hot afternoon in this year's College World Series, my son failed to make the team bus for his return to the team hotel. Why did he have to return after the team? Let's just say that his dehydrated condition made it impossible to comply with the post-game drug test's procedural requirements. After chugging a lot of liquids...and waiting a little while...he eventually came into "compliance!"
Prepster,
My son told me that one of the player's couldn't go and was NOT allowed liquid's, and the NCAA compliance man indicated, "it's gonna happen even if it takes all night"!
He also told me an "experienced" team donator, gets a kick out of filling up to the brim!
All NCAA specimens have to be gathered in front of a complaince officer. It's a bit difficult your first time around.
My son told me that one of the player's couldn't go and was NOT allowed liquid's, and the NCAA compliance man indicated, "it's gonna happen even if it takes all night"!
He also told me an "experienced" team donator, gets a kick out of filling up to the brim!
All NCAA specimens have to be gathered in front of a complaince officer. It's a bit difficult your first time around.
Robert & DK, are y'all reading this??
quote:Originally posted by Dad04:
Robert & DK, are y'all reading this??
Dad04,
It is our job to prepare parents for some college experiences that they in turn can pass down to their boys (or girls).
I'm teasing. Compliance is complicated on many fronts. Random is the key word. Not all are tested, but you could be...
I've been tested at an NCAA postseason event and they allowed me to drink fluids. Everyone I've spoken with has had the same experience.
Each school should have their own policy, whether it be educational only, or educational AND testing. The procedures are up to the individual school.
The NCAA has CHAMPIONSHIP event (regionals, etc) testing, which is random. Yes, they will WATCH the specimen being produced. No Original Whizzinator's allowed. Also, they will allow SELECT fluids, as the specimen must meet the requirements for Specific Gravity (a certain concentration). I have seen athletes held more than 6 hours before producing an acceptable donation.
Finally, if a player is on ADHD medicine, which most drugs are on the banned list, a simple letter and/or copy of the presecription is often all that is needed to be in the clear. The player should check with the school's certified athletic trainer to make sure what is required.
The NCAA has CHAMPIONSHIP event (regionals, etc) testing, which is random. Yes, they will WATCH the specimen being produced. No Original Whizzinator's allowed. Also, they will allow SELECT fluids, as the specimen must meet the requirements for Specific Gravity (a certain concentration). I have seen athletes held more than 6 hours before producing an acceptable donation.
Finally, if a player is on ADHD medicine, which most drugs are on the banned list, a simple letter and/or copy of the presecription is often all that is needed to be in the clear. The player should check with the school's certified athletic trainer to make sure what is required.
JT,
What are "select" fluids?
How about the sound of running water? Is that allowed?
What are "select" fluids?
How about the sound of running water? Is that allowed?
After the first game at regionals, five sets of parents waited for over 2 hours at the hotel while our sons were consuming "select" liquids. The result of 100 degree weather and a potty break after the 8th inning.