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Coach Resource Hub – Frequency of Play, Scrimmages & Exhibitions
Link to NAIA Bylaws Introduction The NAIA establishes clear limits on the number and types of contests student-athletes and teams may participate in each season. These limits ensure fairness, protect student well-being, and maintain consistency across institutions. Every sport has a defined maximum number of varsity games or playing dates listed in the NAIA Handbook,
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Exhibition vs. Scrimmage: What’s the Difference?
Exhibitions in the NAIA Definition of an Exhibition – link to NAIA bylaws An exhibition is defined as competition against competitors not identified with the institution, provided all of the following apply: Difference Between an Exhibition and a Scrimmage Exhibition Scrimmage Competition against non-NAIA opponents. Competition against competitors not identified with the institution. NAIA teams are
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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