UMass Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston provides five (5) 12-passenger vans for the purpose of transporting student-athletes and Department of Athletics personnel to competitive events.   

The following serves as the policies and procedures related to the UMass Boston Department of Athletics vehicles.  

  

Registry of Motor Vehicles Check  

The Division of Athletics and Recreation requires that all athletics-related driving be done by coaches or approved UMass Boston personnel who have passed the University RMV check. The RMV check is done as part of the onboarding process by Human Resources.  

  
 

Athletics Vans  

All vans are insured by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  This coverage only allows for in-state driving privileges.  Athletics has two (2) vans with out of state insurance coverage.      

The van keys are kept in a secure lockbox in the equipment room. Coaches and staff should make prior arrangements with Associate AD of Facilities and Operations to reserve vans via the Van Schedule Spreadsheet.    

• Any problems, such as body damage, malfunctions (windows, heat, etc.), breakdowns, flat tires, or accidents (i.e., scrapes and scratches), should be reported to the Associate AD of Facilities immediately.    

• Only official members of the UMass Boston Department of Athletics staff may drive the vehicles.  

• At no time are students allowed to drive the vans.   

• The vans should be cleaned after each trip.   

• The vehicles are not to be used for personal or private use.   

  

Priority usage will be as follows:   

1. In-season intercollegiate teams   

2. Nontraditional season teams   

3. Scouting, recruiting, University/Department of Athletics business.   

  
 

Responsibilities when using a UMB Van  

Upon return to campus, the head coach is responsible for   

• Returning vans with a full tank of gas  

• Returning the vans to the assigned parking spaces in Clark Circle   

• Assuring that all vehicles are clean of debris and personal belongings  

• Completely filling out the Van Checkout Form which includes recording beginning and ending mileage. The form is above the key box.   

• Deposit the keys to the designated slot located in the equipment room. 

• Any damage to the van must be reported immediately and an incident report filed with Associate Athletic Director of Facilities.