University-sponsored and -recognized groups or organizations that wish to conduct or sponsor contact sports/activities, other than as a part of the IUP intercollegiate athletic program, the intramural program, or required class activities, on the IUP campus or Student Cooperative Association property must present to the Campus Recreation office information concerning the procedures and conduct planned for the activity.  Before any contact sport/activity such as touch football or rugby will be approved to be conducted on the IUP campus, the specific guidelines below must be followed for the event.  Determination of whether a particular activity is to be considered a contact sport/activity will be made by the Campus Recreation office.  These guidelines include: 

1. All sports/activities must be conducted in an area free of obstacles and other hazards that is sufficiently removed from the playing area to avoid possible injury to participants.

2. Such activities must be conducted under proper lighting conditions to insure clear visibility by all participants.

3. The playing surface for such activities must be conducive to safe participation by all participants.  Inclement weather must warrant postponement of the activity.

4. Rules and regulations, which clearly define measures of safety, must be available to all participants.

5. A faculty or staff supervisor must be in attendance at contests.

6. Workshops/clinics must be conducted to train student officials concerning techniques and rules of officiating the sport/activity.

7. Personnel knowledgeable in athletic training and/or currently certified in advanced first aid training must be on duty at all contests.

8. A student injury report form must be completed at the time of all accidents/injuries.

9. The director of Campus Recreation is responsible for administering these guidelines.

10. Alleged violation of these guidelines shall be referred to the Recognized Organization Review Board for adjudication.