Player Development
UIL Contest Rules, Subchapter C, Section 1206
(3) Schools may use non-traditional systems for length of classes provided:
(A) the classes meet within the regular school day;
(B) classes are alternated throughout the semester and meet on Monday-
Wednesday-Friday one week and Tuesday-Thursday the next week; and
C) the schedule is mandated at the beginning of the semester and is not changed
to allow for more time during an abbreviated school week.
(4) This period includes dressing, the actual off-season conditioning, redressing in
street clothes, etc. Passing and punting machines, chalk talks and films are
permitted. Full team drills are permitted in team sport practices.
(e) ATHLETIC/PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES. Student-athletes shall not be
enrolled in more than one physical education and/or athletic class whether or not
they are receiving credit. Exceptions: (with local school approval): PE Class:
adventure/outdoor education; PE substitutes; Partners PE, JROTC, cheerleading,
drill team, marching band.
(f) OFF-SEASON SCHOOL TEAM PRACTICES PROHIBITED. School teams shall
not practice outside the specific allowable practice dates except during the one in-
school day practice period. Off-season activities before or after the school day or
during the lunch periods are specifically prohibited. This does not prevent students
from using school issued shoes and/or clothing before or after school; however,
participation before or after school shall be strictly voluntary and not required, and
coaches shall not instruct students in any manner. For additional restrictions, see
the Football Plan.
(g) SCHOOL SUMMER PRACTICE PROHIBITED. Any specific grouping of high
school baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer or volleyball participants during
the summer months for the purpose of conditioning and/or organized athletic
team instruction is prohibited except as specifically provided for within the plans
for these activities and in (h) below.
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