University of Tennessee Southern Athletic Handbook and Policies
University of Tennessee Southern Athletic Handbook
NAIA Day Off Policy
NAIA Policy (effective August 1, 2023)
Each institution must establish a written policy providing every student-athlete with one day off per week from athletic participation. Institutions have the autonomy to determine how such policies are defined, implemented and enforced. Each institution’s policy must be published in its student-athlete handbook and on its athletics webpage, and shall also be provided to the conference. Each institution’s policy must include an identified process or point of contact at the institution or conference for student-athletes or other individuals who believe their institutional policy is being violated.
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). For additional details, please see the NAIA Day Off Policy in the University of Tennessee Southern Athletics Handbook.
Reporting Violations
If you believe that this policy has been violated, please report in writing to the Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics, Brandie Paul, at bpaul7@utsouthern.edu.