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Countable Opponents and Scheduling
Countable Opponents and Scheduling Scheduling games can be challenging for coaches and athletic directors. To help, here is a summary of countable opponents, scheduling, and scrimmage rules. Countable Opponent Criteria: Non-Countable Opponents: Scrimmages: Countable Opponent Requirements: By adhering to these guidelines, NAIA institutions can ensure proper competition, accurate records, and compliance with NAIA policies. For
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Basketball Scheduling Limits
CASEBOOK EXAMPLE – Basketball, Exhibitions, & Frequency of Play In the sport of basketball, an exhibition game will not count towards the total frequency of play limits. Basketball is allowed 28 games with an additional two games that can be filled with scrimmages or exhibitions. However, an exhibition will count towards the calculation of the
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Frequency of Play: Types of Competitions
The maximum number of varsity games, contests or playing dates an institution may schedule is listed below. The number of junior varsity or freshman games, contests or playing dates scheduled during the academic year cannot exceed the number of varsity games, contests or playing dates scheduled during that academic year. Further, no student may compete
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NAC Policy Section XXV, Item 12 – Countable Opponents & Open Meets
Policy: NAC Policy Section XXV, Item 12 “For games to be considered countable (i.e. included in statistics, won-loss records, and coaching records), all of the following must be true: a. The institution must be accredited by one of the six recognized regional accrediting bodies in the U.S., or hold membership in the NAIA, Universities Canada,
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Non-NAIA Opponents & Exhibitions
If the competition meets this definition, then it shall not be included in individual and team statistics, won-loss records, or coaching records. The competition shall count against frequency of play limits pursuant to Article I, Section H, Item 1 of the NAIA Bylaws. An NAIA institution will be limited to one exhibition per season. A
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Joint Practice
Bylaw: Article I, Section H, Item 6 “Practice will be defined as follows: An activity organized and/or directed by an identified member of the coaching staff of that sport in which appropriate equipment is used or instruction and/or evaluation of the athlete takes place.” Interpretation Any time sport-specific activities are performed between or against competitors
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Practice and Competition Breaks During Natural Disasters
Bylaw: Article I, Section H, Item 5 “There shall be no more than three break periods during the 24 weeks. NAIA-approved postseason participation shall not be counted as part of the 24-week period. A week is defined as Monday (12:00 a.m.) through Sunday (11:59 p.m.). Any practice or competition during this period shall constitute one
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NAIA-Approved Postseason and the 24-Week Season Exemption
Purpose This article outlines the rules and interpretation surrounding NAIA-approved postseason competition and its relationship to the 24-week season and frequency of play limits. It also provides clarity on which postseason competitions are considered “approved” for exemption purposes and the rationale behind those determinations. 24-Week Season Overview Per NAIA Bylaws, Article I, Section H, Item
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Two NAIA Teams Competing Internationally
Bylaw: Article I, Section H, Item 4 “A maximum of two contests against teams from foreign countries (excluding Canada and Mexico) played in the United States and/or Canada/Mexico will be permitted without counting against the frequency of play limits. Contests held in a foreign country (except Canada and Mexico) will not apply to the limitation.
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Frequency of Play for Split Squads
Bylaw: Article I, Section H, Item 1 “The maximum number of varsity games, contests or playing dates an institution may schedule is listed in Article I, Section H, Item 1… Further, no student may compete in a sport in an academic year in more than the number of games, contests or playing dates listed below