Point Day Off Policy

Point University Day Off Policy– Effective August 1, 2023

Definition of “Day Off”

During the academic year (fall and spring), all athletic-related activities shall be prohibited at least one day per 7-day period. Exceptions are permitted during any vacation period indicated in the college academic calendar (holiday vacation, spring break).

Definition of “7-day period”

Point University’s 7-day period will run from Sunday at 12 am to Saturday at 11:59 pm.

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, including strength and conditioning coaches. 

What counts as athletically related activities?  

• Competition  
• Practice  
• Workouts  
• Skill instruction 
• Film studies pertaining to team competition.
• Required participation in camps.  
• Use of school facilities when activities are supervised by a member of the coaching staff.  
• Any athletic activity that carries “implied mandatory status”.

What DOES NOT count as athletically related activities?

• Study hall/tutoring  
• Community service and fundraising activities  
• Compliance, personal development, or organization meetings  
• Medical examinations or treatment (include but not limited to Physical Therapy, appointments with Athletic Training Staff, or Doctors Appointments) 
• Team travel where no physical practice or film requirements occur. 
• Unattached athletic-related activities or competitions

Specific Time Periods That Do Not Require a Day Off  

The Day Off Policy does not apply to the following time periods:

• Preseason practice that occurs before the first day of classes  
• Postseason competition schedule that spans a period equal to or greater than 7 days 

Potential Questions Athletes May Have

Q1: Does the day off have to be consistent week-to-week, or can it fluctuate?

A: At Point University, coaches will determine the day off for their team and will provide the department with a list of the days off for their team.

Q2: How would this apply to dual sport athletes? What if the teams’ days off do not align?

A: Dual-sport athletes will follow the 7-day period for the sport that is in its championship season. In the event the seasons overlap, the Student-Athlete will follow the 7-day period of the current sport until its championship ends or the season is deemed complete, whichever comes first.

Q3: What do I do if I have questions about the institution’s day off policy or think that a coach has violated the policy?

A: If you have any questions regarding this policy or believe that a coach has violated this policy, please contact Austin Esch, Nicci Wooley, or your Team’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) member.

Austin Esch – Athletic Coordinator

Email: Austin.Esch@point.edu

Phone (call or text): 706-784-8591

Nicci Wooley – Faculty Athletic Representative

Email: Nicci.Wooley@point.edu

Phone (call or text): 706-784-8517