Out of Season Practice Policy

On May 24, 2000, the Section XI Athletic Council  eliminated the Section XI  Out of Season Practice Policy (sometimes referred to as the 49% rule) entirely!

Understand, however, that this action does not necessarily make practicing out of season OK.  Schools are still bound by the NYSPHSAA regulations.  They are:

NYSPHSAA REGULATION – PRACTICE SESSIONS:
a.  An organized practice in grades 7-12 is a session for the purpose of providing instruction and practice in physical conditioning activities, skills, team play, and game strategy designed expressly for that sport under the supervision of a qualified coach appointed by the Board of Education of the local school district.  Such instruction and practice shall be held only during the season designated for that sport.
c.  School sponsored activities conducted out of the sport season such as general conditioning, weight training, weight lifting, intramurals, recreation, open gyms, club activities and camps are permitted: 1.  If such programs are not mandated by coaches or school personnel;  2.  If such programs are available to all students.d.  Non-school sponsored activities are permitted if such programs are not mandated by coaches or school personnel.  It is recommended that no school equipment be used for these programs as per State Comptroller Opinion 85-37. 

Rev 5/11