Player Development
UIL Contest Rules, Subchapter C, Section 1206
(i) OFF-SEASON SCHOOL FACILITY USE. Athletes may attend open gyms, facilities
and weight rooms. School personnel shall make every effort to see that students
understand that participation is strictly voluntary and never required. Participation
shall not be a prerequisite for trying out for a school team. Attendance records may
not be kept. Coaches may be present to supervise the facilities and school equipment,
if permitted. Coaches shall not provide specific instruction in sport skills. Weight lifting
instruction is permitted and progress charts may be kept.
Facilities may be made available to athletes under the following conditions:
(1) Recreational opportunities receive advance approval by the local school board and
administration.
(2) The dates and times of operation shall be announced, posted or publicized so that
every student attending that school is aware of the opportunity.
(3) Each activity is based on a first come, first served basis.
(4) School coaches are responsible for notifying student athletes in their sport that
their participation is strictly voluntary, never required, and is in no way a prerequisite
for making the team or getting more playing time.
(5) No instruction may be given on a Sunday or during the off-season of a team sport.
(6) Someone other than a coach should be appointed to supervise facilities.
(7) Coaches should not participate with their athletes in the athletes’ sport. Such
actions place the responsibility on the coach and school to prove they are not
violating Sunday and off-season regulations.
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