806.01: Intercollegiate Athletics

1. ESCC conducts and administers intercollegiate athletics by following the policies of the Alabama Community College System, the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC), and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). ESCC complies with the equal access requirements in athletics for men and women as specified in Title IX of the Education Amendments, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other appropriate federal statutes.

2. Participation in intercollegiate athletics is a privilege afforded as an extracurricular activity to students enrolled at ESCC. All students who voluntarily choose to participate in athletic practice and/or competition at ESCC are required to submit to drug testing as prescribed by the institution and the National Junior College Athletic Association at regular and random intervals, both announced and unannounced. 

3. Student athletes will be provided with educational programs, information, and activities to prevent drug abuse and to promote the personal well-being of the athlete.