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Basics of Prospective Student-Athlete
What is a Potential Student-Athlete? NAIA Bylaws – DefinitionA prospective student is any individual who has never been identified with a collegiate institution, or whose most recent identification was with another institution. Under NAIA rules (Article V, Section B, Item 8), an individual remains a prospective student until they are officially identified with an NAIA…
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Basics of Practice
Definition of Practice Link to NAIA bylaw Practice is defined as an activity organized and/or directed by a member of the coaching staff in which appropriate equipment is used, or instruction and/or evaluation of the athlete takes place. This includes activities where coaches are present, organizing, or evaluating athletes. Conditioning Approved Ruling: Conditioning and weight-training…
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Football Practice Guidelines: Acclimatization, Activity Limits, and FAQs
FB Acclimatization Period (Article I, Section H, Item 6 – Practice) This simplified guide aims to ensure that both coaches and athletes understand the regulations, ensuring safe and compliant football practice sessions. All student-athletes in football must undergo a five-day acclimatization period at the start of practice: Daily Activity Limits Before First Competition Before the…
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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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Open Gym
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 Coach attendance at an open gym will be considered a…