Recreation for Inmates/Participation in Athletic Sports

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DEPARTMENT
OF
CORRECTION POLICY
MANUAL SUBJECT:
Recreation for
Inmates/Participation in
Athletic Sports
Adopted: 12-82
Reformatted: 02-2001
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01.00.00. POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT
Inmates may participate in the athletic activities which are available at the institution
facilities, depending upon their physical ability, fitness, and acceptable behavior.
02.00.00. TABLE OF CONTENTS
01.00.00.POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT
02.00.00.TABLE OF CONTENTS
03.00.00.REFERENCES
04.00.00.DEFINITIONS
05.00.00.PROCEDURE
05.01.00. Recreational Programs and Activities
05.02.00. Athletic Competition in the Institutions
05.03.00. Outside Inmate Group Activity
03.00.00. REFERENCES
04.00.00. DEFINITIONS
05.00.00. PROCEDURE
05.01.00. Recreational Programs and Activities
Recreational programs and activities in Department institutions and facilities shall be
guided by the following:
When inmates are confined in disciplinary or administrative segregation,
individual exercise should be provided for those who so desire for at least one-
half (1/2) hour per work day, if possible. When limitations are necessary, every
feasible alternative should be explored to provide adequate exercise.
As much as possible, every institution and facility shall establish recreational
programs, including leisure time activity, compatible with the varying interests,
activities, and physical needs of inmates.
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Under certain conditions, recreational programs and activities may be considered
as a program task to be incorporated in an inmate's rehabilitation plan.
05.02.00. Athletic Competition in the Institutions
Athletic competition in the institutions shall be indicated in accordance with the following
guidelines:
Institutional personnel may not compete on inmate athletic teams, but may serve
as instructors or coaches if they are competent and qualified. Personnel may
play against institutional inmate teams if approved by the appropriate
Administrator.
Competition between inmate teams and outside teams held within an institution
is contingent upon the Administrator's approval. Such competition should not
interfere with work or training programs.
Inmate athletes shall not be accorded any special privileges in order to
participate in athletic events.
All athletic equipment, including any trophies or prizes awarded, shall be
purchased with money from the Inmate Welfare and Recreation Fund. Institution
personnel should take every reasonable precaution to prevent injuries to inmate
participants.
05.03.00. Outside Inmate Group Activity
It is the Administrator's or his designee's responsibility to approve any outside inmate
group activity. Prior to such activity, a list of those inmates who will be participating
shall be submitted to the Administrator for final approval.
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Director, Department of Correction Date