ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS - INSTITUTIONAL DAY OFF POLICY
In accordance NAIA Bylaw Article I, Section H, Item 7, St. Thomas student athletes will have one day off per week from athletic participation defined as athletically related activities. Athletically related activities are defined as any activity directed or supervised by any person on the coaching staff, including strength and conditioning coaches:
- Practice
- Competition
- Film Review
- Weight Training
- Permissible activities related to the team or individual on a day off could include:
- Academic Meetings/Study Hall/Tutoring
- Team Travel
- Community Service
- Voluntary workouts initiated by the student
The day off applies to athletically related activities during the academic year and does not account for organized activities throughout the preseason, prior to the start of classes, or post-season competition. Student Athletes with questions or concerns pertaining to the enforcement of day off policy should contact athletic department personnel below:
Director of Athletics
Bill Rychel, wrychel@stu.edu
Director of Compliance
Jeff Veitch, jveitch2@stu.edu
Faculty Athletic Representative
Dr. Jan Bell, jbell@stu.edu
