Player Development
UIL Contest Rules, Subchapter C, Section 1206
(8) Use of facilities may be restricted to that school’s student body. Note: If only
members of an athletic team are participating in their sport in an open recreational
facility, it could be deemed a violation of off-season regulations.
See sport specific manuals for further details.
(j) DAY OF GAME RESTRICTION. Participation in an off-season program shall not
be required for varsity athletes on the day of an in-season varsity competition, or
for non-varsity athletes on the day of an in-season non-varsity competition.
(k) ROOM AND BOARD RESTRICTIONS. Workout sessions which involve meals
and/or overnight lodgings are prohibited.
(l) HOLIDAY RESTRICTION. A school shall not conduct contests or practices, use
school facilities, personnel or equipment during five consecutive days of December.
Any organized or required practice will be a violation of this regulation. Schools
may choose any five consecutive days which include December 24, 25 and 26, with
the following exceptions.
(1) When December 26 falls on a Thursday, schools may participate in a
tournament game on December 26.
(2) When December 26 falls on a Thursday, schools shall still follow a five
consecutive day restriction, including December 24 and 25.
(3) No practice shall be permitted on any of the five consecutive days.
(4) Travel is not permitted on December 25.
(5) Travel is permitted on the 26th if a tournament game is scheduled on
December 27; however, no practice shall be permitted on the 26th.
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