Art. 1
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China Medical University (hereinafter referred to as "the University") establishes these Regulations for the Organization, Training, and Management of Athletic Teams (hereinafter referred to as "the Regulations") in order to improve the University's sports performance and culture and to prepare athletes for representative teams. Training programs shall focus on National Medical School Athletic Events and Mandatory events in the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games.
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Art. 2
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Organization
- Each athletic team must submit its training plan and a list of coaches and team members to the Office of Physical Education (OPE) by the second week of each semester.
- New Teams: Applications must be submitted to OPE by July 31 each year, along with a training plan for the academic year. The team is officially formed after being approved by the Executive Meeting.
- Reestablishment of Suspended Teams: Teams previously suspended may reapply by July 31 of the following year.
- Teams will be evaluated and ranked annually into five levels: A, B, C, D, E.
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Art. 3
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Eligibility
All enrolled students of the University are eligible to join after going through the following selection processes:
- Students admitted into the university through athletic recommendation.
- Students are selected by coaches or instructors based on outstanding performance, a sense of honor, team spirit, and school identity.
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Art. 4
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Training
- All selected representatives must participate in specialized training, adhere to team discipline, and uphold the University’s reputation.
- Training methods:
- Physical training and skill development.
- Individual or group instruction based on the sport's needs.
- Training logs must be written after each practice, serving as a basis for adjustment and evaluation.
- Students admitted through athletic recommendation and those in featured sports shall receive enhanced technical and academic support from coaches and instructors.
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Art. 5
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Management
- All athletic teams are supervised and managed by the Office of Physical Education.
- Members must comply with instructions from team leaders, instructors, and coaches.
- Each team elects a captain to manage its affairs. The term is by academic year (August 1–July 31), and re-election is permitted.
- Equipment and finances must be managed by a designated person. At the end of each team captain’s term, an inventory and financial handover must be conducted under an instructor’s supervision.
- Each team must submit an annual activity report to OPE by the end of July.
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Art. 6
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Types of External Competitions
- National Medical School Athletic Events Tournaments (hosted in rotation by medical universities).
- Competitions organized by the Ministry of Education and the University Sports Federation.
- Other approved events.
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Art. 7
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Subsidies for External Competitions
- For officially representing the University in the Medical School Athletic Events: subsidies for registration, insurance, transportation, miscellaneous, and accommodation.
- For officially representing the University in the Intercollegiate Games or Leagues: the same types of subsidies as above.
- For participating in opening/closing ceremonies of major events (Medical School Athletic Events, Intercollegiate Games): accommodation subsidies are also provided.
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Art. 8
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Subsidies for Equipment and Uniforms Equipment:
- Equipment: Submit items list, brand, grade, quantity, and estimated cost to OPE. Upon approval: A-Level teams receive NTD 9,000, B-Level: NTD 7,000, C-Level: NTD 5,000 (No subsidy if re-evaluation is failed or skipped).
- Uniforms: Every two years, each team member is subsidized for one competition uniform (NTD 800). Submit design, sizes, and price quote to OPE for approval and procurement.
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Art. 9
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Obligations
- Attend the athletic team meetings held each semester.
- Submit training plans to OPE within two weeks of the semester starting.
- Submit post-competition reports and expense verification within two weeks after the event.
- Assist in cleaning and maintaining training facilities. Assist in organizing on-campus sports competitions.
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Art. 10
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Awards and Incentives
- Teams that win awards in Ministry of Education, University Sports Federation, or Medical School Athletic Events competitions are rewarded per the University’s student rewards regulations—but only if training participation requirements are met.
- Scholarships for athletes selected through performance-based admissions follow the University’s student financial aid regulations; the same conditions regarding training apply.
- Outstanding athletes may be nominated by instructors for the Athletic Excellence Award at graduation.
- Equipment subsidies per performance level: A = NTD 9,000; B = NTD 7,000; C = NTD 5,000 (subject to re-evaluation compliance).
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Art. 11
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Annual Evaluation
- Evaluation Criteria (Appendix I):
- Organizational Structure: 10%
- Activity & Competition Performance: 45% (Training 15%, On-campus events 15%, Off-campus events 15%)
- Administrative Cooperation: 40% (Facility/equipment maintenance 10%, Data filing 10%, Admin participation 15%, Financial management 5%)
- Distinctiveness: 5%
- Evaluation Grades: A, B, C, D, E
- Scoring Standards:
- A: 90+
- B: 70–89
- C: 60–69 (must improve or will face suspension if D for two consecutive years)
- D: below 60 (suspension)
- Evaluation Process:
- The OPE director nominates 5–7 internal/external committee members appointed by the Principal.
- Teams must submit documents and send representatives for evaluation.
- Results are reviewed and confirmed by the Executive Office and then announced.
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Art. 12
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Suspension Procedures
- Teams failing to submit basic coach nomination forms by August 1 may be suspended.
- Teams that don’t submit activity reports, receive E-level evaluations, or get D for two years consecutively will be suspended.
- Teams that don’t participate in major national competitions for two years may be suspended.
- Teams with insufficient members or that fail to conduct training as scheduled may be suspended.
- Members skipping practice without coach consent may be expelled.
- Violations of school rules during competition are punishable per the Student Discipline Policy.
- Teams absent from assigned opening/closing ceremonies will lose funding for that event.
- Serious violations of team rules, sportsmanship, or the university's reputation may lead to expulsion or suspension.
- Suspended teams may not represent the University or apply for funding within one year of suspension.
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Art. 13
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These Regulations were implemented upon the approval of the Administrative Department and ratified by the Principal. Any revisions shall follow the same procedure.
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