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Texas A&M University-Victoria

NAIA Mandatory Day Off Policy

Beginning with the 2023-24 academic year, the NAIA requires all student-athletes to have one day off per week from athletic participation and for all institutions to set a Day Off Policy.

The NAIA defines a day off as follows: All athletic related activities shall be prohibited at least one day per week (SundaySaturday) in which teams are in their 24 week period. At Texas A&M University-Victoria, the designated day off is Sunday, unless playing in a tournament or a game that has been rescheduled. If so, the Monday following will be the day off, or the next day available day, as is feasible based on the schedule.

A&M-Victoria Definition of Athletic Related Activities: Any required activity with an athletics purpose that involves student-athletes and is directed or supervised by any person on the coaching staff.

What counts as athletically related activities:

  • Competition
  • Practice
  • Workouts
  • Skill instruction
  • Film studies pertaining to team competition
  • Required participation in camps
  • Use of school’s facilities when activities are supervised by a member of the coaching staff

What doesn’t count as athletically related activities:

  • Study hall/tutoring
  • Community service and fundraising activities
  • Compliance, personal development or organization meetings
  • Medical examinations or treatment
  • Team travel where no physical practice or film requirements occur

Specific Time periods That Do Not Require Day Off:

  • Postseason competition schedule that spans a period equal to or greater than 7 days

If you have any questions about this policy or concerns that the policy is not being adhered to, please contact, interim Director of Athletics Lindsey Ortiz at (361) 485-4417 or OrtizLN@tamuv.edu.