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2. Athletic Event Sportsmanship Policy - “Win With Class”

• Within the State of Indiana, "the Lifeline Law provides immunity for the crimes of public intoxication, minor in possession, minor in consumption, and similar laws, to persons who identify themselves to law enforcement while seeking medical assistance for a person suffering from an alcohol-related health emergency. In order to receive immunity, the reporting individual must demonstrate that they are acting in good faith by fulfilling the following expectations:

o Providing their full name and any other relevant information at the request of law enforcement officers. o Remaining on the scene until law enforcement and emergency medical assistance dismiss. o Cooperating with all authorities.

• The Indiana Lifeline Law will not interfere with law enforcement procedures or limit the ability to prosecute for other criminal offenses such as providing alcohol to minors, operating vehicles while intoxicated, or the possession of a controlled substance.

For more on Indiana's Lifeline Law visit: www.IndianaLifeline.org

2. Athletic Event Sportsmanship Policy - “Win With Class”

The Franklin College athletic department enthusiastically endorses the ideals of the NCAA and the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference on the priority of good sportsmanship at collegiate athletic events. We want our student and alumni fans to recognize how much their support means to the men and women who represent Franklin College in athletic competition. All our student-athletes enjoy the atmosphere of a vocal, enthusiastic home crowd. However, we want to define and reinforce what is appropriate in demonstrating that support. Simply put, we ask the Grizzly faithful to be positive in the support of our Franklin teams without being derisive or disrespectful toward opponents.

Our coaching staff is committed to the priority of representing Franklin College with class on and off the field or court. We remind players that this responsibility goes with the privilege of wearing a Franklin College uniform. We expect our sports programs to be respected not only because we win, but also because we do so with class. We expect no less from our fans –especially student fans – and we expect that effort to be led by those who are student-athletes.

It is our hope that student leaders will take it upon themselves to insist that their peers honor the “Win with Class” principle:

“Franklin College fans create a loud, enthusiastic home court/field advantage for the

Grizzlies by encouraging the efforts of the home team while being respectful to opposing players, coaches, fans or game officials.”

Franklin College has an obligation to ensure safety of participants and spectators as well as the integrity of the event. The college is also accountable to the NCAA and the Heartland Conference for compliance with sportsmanship guidelines for each organization. Guidelines which apply to all athletic events hosted at Franklin College include:

1. No alcoholic beverages are allowed at the site of athletic events. Persons possessing alcohol will be removed from the event. Persons exhibiting symptoms of intoxication Page -53

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