General Training Room Policies & Procedures

  1. The training room should never be left open or unattended. If you are the last one to leave after practice, make sure all the lights, equipment, etc. are turned off and that all doors are locked. This is especially true for the Bill Edwards Training Room.


  3. No student athlete is allowed in athletic training room without proper supervision. No athlete can receive treatment or do the rehabilitation without a Staff Certified Athletic Trainer in the training room.


  5. Wittenberg University Sports Medicine facilities are co-ed. Therefore, all athletes must report to the training room for taping, treatment, and rehabilitation in proper attire (no towels allowed, no swim suits, and ladies must wear shirts over their sports bras).


  7. Unnecessary equipment (helmets, shoes, etc.) should be left out in the hallway.


  9. Student athletes must sign in every time they enter the training room.


  11. No supplies are to be taken from the athletic training room without permission from a Staff Certified Athletic Trainer. All equipment is to be signed out before being removed. Some products may be purchased, and others are on a borrowed plan through the Staff Certified Athletic Trainers only.


  13. Abusive and/or foul language is not allowed in the athletic training room. Talking about the night before and alcohol related situations are also not permitted. The athletic training room is not an extension of the locker room.


  15. Horseplay and loud talking are not permitted in the training room.


  17. All athletes must shower before receiving treatments.


  19. It is the responsibility of every First Aid Responder to make sure the training room remains clean and neat all times. After the completion of every treatment, make sure all equipment is turned off and returned to its proper location.


  21. All student athletes and First Aid Responders are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations of the Wittenberg University Sports Medicine Department. Failure to comply with and enforce the rules and regulations will result in disciplinary actions.