During the academic year (from first day of classes in the fall to the last day of classes in the spring), each ONU athletic team will provide its student athletes with one day off from athletic-related activities per week. The NAIA defines a week as Monday (12:00am) through Sunday (11:59pm). Coaches are responsible for communicating this policy to their student athletes and planning their schedules accordingly to adhere to this policy.

Athletic-related activities are any required activity that involves student athletes, is directed and/or supervised by a member of the coaching staff, and has an athletic purpose. Examples of athletic-related activities include competitions, practices, team or individual weight training or conditioning that is directed or supervised by an institutional staff member, skill development, team meetings, film studies, required participation with recruit visits, activities using equipment related to the sport, and any other use of a school facility when directed or supervised by a member of the coaching staff.

Examples of activities that are not considered athletic related include community service, fundraising, medical examinations, injury treatments, meetings for non-athletic matters, dinners and/or banquets, and team travel where no additional athletic-related activities occur.

This policy is not in effect during preseason practices that occur prior to the first day of classes in the fall, practices when the school is on full week(s) holiday break (Christmas, Spring Break, etc.), and postseason competition that spans a period equal to or greater than seven days.

If an individual believes ONU is in violation of this policy, notification must be sent to Associate Athletic Director, Justin Glenn (jglenn2@olivet.edu).

Knowing extenuating circumstances may exist, this policy and any violation of it will be reviewed in consultation with the head coach, AD, and Associate AD for Compliance.