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