D1 Testing for marijuana

Yes you can be tested.

I wasn't asking for clarification of that fact, the question was whether it is or is not likely that I'd be tested in the first 3ish weeks of school.

Depends what school you're going to. If you're a top recruit at a good running school, it may be likely. If you aren't that great or you're going to an average school for running, probably not. Seriously though, I wouldn't risk it. It only takes one positive test to ruin your whole college career before it really starts.

keep doing what your doing, work hard in school, everything will be ok :)

Being a collegiate runner myself, I know for a fact that weed is only tested when in championship season. In offseason testing they are more concerned about illegal supplemental drugs. Smoke on bro smoke on.

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/latest+news/2013/january/ncaa+committee+adjusts+marijuana+testing+threshold

Indep56 wrote:

Depends what school you're going to. If you're a top recruit at a good running school, it may be likely. If you aren't that great or you're going to an average school for running, probably not. Seriously though, I wouldn't risk it. It only takes one positive test to ruin your whole college career before it really starts.

It's definitely an above average school, but I'm considered just the next thing above a walk-on, so I think I'd be fine... But honestly, the more I research this and realize that I'd probably be fine, the less desirous of it I become. So I think I'll be alright. Thanks for the input.

Can you get tested for coke?

A freshman on our team, in a mid-major track conference, got tested within 2 weeks of getting on campus, got his suspension immediately and later got kicked off with a second positive right after Christmas break. Do what you want, but I know I have personally been hit with the drug test that does all of the recreational drugs and stuff during the offseason as well as the steroid test (I'm a decathlete). Also keep in mind, they LOVE testing right after breaks from school.

Edwin DOIIIII wrote:

I'm an incoming freshman running at the D1 level this upcoming fall and happen to somewhat regularly take part in the vaporization of marijuana because I've never observed any negative impact on my running from it. Now I understand that as per NCAA regulations and whatnot, I'm subject to be tested for the stuff and so was wondering when the possibility of being tested opens up. Basically I was wondering if I'd be able to get away with vaporizing up until the time I leave for school in mid-August. Is it likely that I'd be tested that early on?

They tested people randomly when I was running in college and one of the tests was usually as soon as we got to school. Even if the odds are in your favor, why risk it?

Coke is out of your system within hours bruh, pretty hard to get busted.

I went to D1 around 10 years ago and used to smoke occasionally.

I had a drug test every year and it was random, never busted. They used to call me up and say "You have 15 mins to get to the AD"

My friend from Jamaica received 2 chances before suspension. He got busted a 3rd time and still went on to become an All American at NCAA champs that season.

I found our school was willing to help students with it. Admit you to a program after 3rd offence.

IMHO people are pretty cool with it even at institutions like my college and my school is a consistent top 10 school in all sports every year.

homshizzle wrote:

A freshman on our team, in a mid-major track conference, got tested within 2 weeks of getting on campus, got his suspension immediately and later got kicked off with a second positive right after Christmas break. Do what you want, but I know I have personally been hit with the drug test that does all of the recreational drugs and stuff during the offseason as well as the steroid test (I'm a decathlete). Also keep in mind, they LOVE testing right after breaks from school.

But right here on the NCAA site:

it mentions that they only test for marijuana during championship seasons. How did your freshman get nailed so early? And/or how'd you get hit with the "drug test that does all the recreational drugs"?

Edwin DOIIIII wrote:

But right here on the NCAA site:

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/latest+news/2013/january/ncaa+committee+adjusts+marijuana+testing+threshold

it mentions that they only test for marijuana during championship seasons. How did your freshman get nailed so early? And/or how'd you get hit with the "drug test that does all the recreational drugs"?

It was likely an institutional test - my school has those and contract out to a private company for extra tests not regulated by the NCAA.

Interesting side note: 24 of 26 swimmers we tested "randomly" once all failed for both cocaine and THC. We did nothing, and it was hilarious (from the outside).

If this school is giving you penny or one book and the rules are NO weed I hope you get caught and are kicked off the team so some hard working kid that is not getting stoned can take your place... I hope you enjoy community college and your parent’s basement.... Your future is looking grand... Before you tell me the stories of the guy that make 1,000,000 a year and smokes everyday save it there is far more that are wasting their lives.

liquid wrote:

If this school is giving you penny or one book and the rules are NO weed I hope you get caught and are kicked off the team so some hard working kid that is not getting stoned can take your place... I hope you enjoy community college and your parent’s basement.... Your future is looking grand... Before you tell me the stories of the guy that make 1,000,000 a year and smokes everyday save it there is far more that are wasting their lives.

Wow dude. Just because you smoke occasionally does not make you a bad person or any less of a hard worker. Step out from under the rock that you live under. Remember that alcohol used to be illegal too? Plenty of athletes drink alcohol and so do many students. That doesn't make them any less of a hard worker. Just because our government says it is illegal does not mean it is a bad or immoral thing. Smoking is practically a petty crime these days. So, by your logic, someone who is receiving money from a university or a book shouldn't J-walk or break any law what so ever. GTF over yourself dude. SMDH

Reallyy? wrote:

Wow dude. Just because you smoke occasionally does not make you a bad person or any less of a hard worker. Step out from under the rock that you live under. Remember that alcohol used to be illegal too? Plenty of athletes drink alcohol and so do many students. That doesn't make them any less of a hard worker. Just because our government says it is illegal does not mean it is a bad or immoral thing. Smoking is practically a petty crime these days. So, by your logic, someone who is receiving money from a university or a book shouldn't J-walk or break any law what so ever. GTF over yourself dude. SMDH

Well put.

I would love to chat with you in 15 years and then you can answer me if weed and booze have actually been a good thing in your life or caused you more trouble? I can save you some time you will be better off without either in your life... If you have to stress over being tested or not tested it is already causing way to much trouble...

I would love to chat with you in 15 years and then you can answer me if weed and booze have actually been a good thing in your life or caused you more trouble? I can save you some time you will be better off without either in your life... If you have to stress over being tested or not tested it is already causing way to much trouble...

Edwin DOIIIII wrote:

homshizzle wrote:

A freshman on our team, in a mid-major track conference, got tested within 2 weeks of getting on campus, got his suspension immediately and later got kicked off with a second positive right after Christmas break. Do what you want, but I know I have personally been hit with the drug test that does all of the recreational drugs and stuff during the offseason as well as the steroid test (I'm a decathlete). Also keep in mind, they LOVE testing right after breaks from school.

But right here on the NCAA site:

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/latest+news/2013/january/ncaa+committee+adjusts+marijuana+testing+threshold

it mentions that they only test for marijuana during championship seasons. How did your freshman get nailed so early? And/or how'd you get hit with the "drug test that does all the recreational drugs"?

There are institution tests vs. NCAA tests. You can get nailed with an institution test any time of the year.