Opting Out Form

The purpose of this document is to memorialize our previous conversations and to provide a concrete framework for support and, if applicable, eventual reintegration into the program. The following Opt-Out Plan for our student-athletes details specific expectations and support service access information for student-athletes who maintain enrollment at UGA and remain in good standing. If you decide not to maintain enrollment at UGA or are no longer in good standing (e.g. render yourself ineligible, violate teams rules, etc.), certain benefits and support services may not be available.

Student-Athlete Name*
First Last
Sport:*
Student-Athlete Email Address*
Athletics Scholarship:
Please click the button to confirm your understanding of the statement.
Your athletically-related financial aid may not be canceled, reduced, or non-renewed solely based on your decision to opt-out of athletics participation during the 2020-2021 academic year due to COV-19 health and safety considerations. The Athletic Association will continue to honor your athletic scholarship under the terms of your agreement, so long as you remain enrolled as a full-time student at UGA and comply with all NCAA, SEC, UGA, Athletic Association, and team regulations.*
- Confirmed
Athletics Association Support Services
Opting out of athletic participation during the 2020-21 academic year will impact ancillary services and benefits incidental to participation and provided by the Athletic Association. Please reach out if you have any questions about services or benefits not listed. It is your responsibility to stay in touch with your coaching staff to inform us of your needs or additional support that you would like for us to take into consideration. Please click the button to confirm your understanding of the statements.
Athletic Association Support Services maintained during the opt-out period: (1) Sports Medicine under parameters defined by Sports Medicine (2) Behavioral Medicine Care and Support via telemedicine (3) Academic Support for UGA coursework (e.g., academic counseling, tutoring, and learning support) (4) Student Development Services (e.g., Georgia Way Programs) (5) Nutrition Education and Support via telemedicine.*
- Confirmed
Athletic Association Support Services suspended during the opt-out period: (1) Meals/nutritional supplements (Grab-and-go snacks, training table, meals incidental to participation) (2) Facility use (e.g., sport-specific facilities, strength & conditioning) (3) Complimentary tickets – in own sport (if applicable).*
- Confirmed
Community Standards and Conduct Expections
Please click the checkbox below to confirm your understanding of the statement.
You must remain in “good standing” with the team. You must adhere to NCAA, SEC, UGA, UGAAA, and team rules to remain in “good standing.”*
- Confirmed
Signature
I have read this document and have asked any questions I have regarding opting out of my sport for the 2020-21 academic year.
Student-Athlete Signature*
Date*
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UGA Compliance @ugacompliance ·

1 Dec

Student-athletes planning to participate as individuals or part of a team outside of the University of Georgia during the winter break should complete the “Student-Athlete Outside Competition Form.”

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UGA Compliance @ugacompliance ·

22 Nov

Thanksgiving break begins tomorrow! As a reminder no CARA may occur during the vacation period for out-of-season sports. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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UGA Compliance @ugacompliance ·

10 Nov

Congratulations to all of our dawgs that signed yesterday! #godawgs

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UGA Compliance @ugacompliance ·

2 Nov

Reminder: Next week, Nov 7-10, is a dead period. In-person recruiting contacts and evaluations (on or off campus), official and unofficial visits are NOT permissible at this time.

However, institutional staff members may communicate with a PSA by phone, text, or email.

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UGA Compliance @ugacompliance ·

27 Oct

Have a fun and safe Fall Break, everyone! Go Dawgs! 🐶

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Opting Out Form

Athletics Scholarship:

Athletics Association Support Services

Community Standards and Conduct Expections

Signature

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