Student team members should work with their coaches and faculty advisors prior to or during term registration to schedule classes for times that minimize conflicts with scheduled games or matches. Student athletes are excused from athletic practice when it conflicts with classes, laboratories, and activities relating directly to the required academic program. The number of intercollegiate contests scheduled in the different sport activities must remain within the limitations and regulations established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Old Dominion Athletic Conference, and other athletic associations of which Bridgewater is a member. As an extension of the intramural program, extramural activities without publicity and emphasis of varsity sports are engaged in occasionally with James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University, and other nearby institutions. At least one faculty or approved staff is responsible for and accompanies a team off the College campus.
Athletic teams travel by automobiles, college vans, commercial bus, or air transportation.
All members of a traveling team wear appropriate dress and remain under the rules and regulations of the College for proper conduct. Under reciprocal hospitality agreements, teams may be housed and fed on the campus where the contest is played. Otherwise, commercial establishments for this purpose are used. Within the limits of time allowed for travel and play, the cultural and educational values of other localities and colleges are stressed. To be eligible for participation in athletics at Bridgewater, an athlete must be a full-time student.