California State University of San Bernardino Athletics

“The Department of Athletics at California State University, San Bernardino will strive to:

1. Provide an athletic program conducted in a manner that will make it respected on the campus and in the community.
2. Emphasize amateurism for our student-athletes and within the nature of all of our operations.
3. Emphasize the importance of academic progress so that our student-athletes will graduate with a degree in their chosen field of study.
4. Recruit quality student-athletes and field competitive teams that are coached by skilled professionals.
5. Emphasize to our student-athletes that their conduct be exemplary and a positive reflection upon the department, the university, the team and themselves.
6. Prepare our student-athletes for life beyond college, with an emphasis on the development of their physical, social and emotional welfare.
7. Support equitable opportunities as defined by Title IX and the Office of Civil Rights, for all student-athletes and staff.
8. Operate in a cost-effective and fiscally sound manner.
9. Take an active role in conference, regional and national organizations, always striving to improve the athletic environment at each level.
10. Adhere to all conference and national governing organizations’ rules and regulations.
11. Condition and prepare athletes for competition using techniques that are consistent with proper safety and health standards.
 
The first responsibility of the CSUSB Athletic Department is to assist the student-athlete in acquiring an education. Second, the department will strive to develop the athletic talent of each individual to his or her fullest potential. Third, the athletic program should develop in each student-athlete the qualities necessary to become a responsible member of our society, with the overall welfare of the student-athlete a primary focus.

Athletic programs are quite visible on campus, in the community and in our region. Therefore, it is important that they should be conducted according to the highest standards. Student-athletes should be taught to compete to the best of their ability and to win and lose with grace and dignity. Sportsmanship, ethical conduct, rules compliance and amateurism are of critical importance. The physical, emotional and social welfare of student-athletes should be paramount.

At California State University, San Bernardino, we adhere to all of the rules governing the recruiting, training and eligibility of student-athletes, as directed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the California Collegiate Athletic Association. We shall conduct our program in a non-discriminatory manner, supporting equitable opportunities for all. We shall abide by a sense of fair play and respect the rights of others. We are committed to the principles of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, rules compliance and amateurism, as defined by NCAA rules and regulations.