A 20-hour practice limit is in effect for all UHSAA sponsored sports from August 1 to June 1, and for all UHSAA sponsored activities (Esports, music, speech/debate, theater) from September 1 to June 1. The practice limit includes one (1) day off each week (Monday-Sunday). Competition days, including travel, will count as three (3) hours. Practice limitations include anytime a team is together which includes, but is not limited to: team practice, team dinners, film time, weight training, individual instruction, etc. Restrictions include any meeting of the team and/or individual sport-related contact with the coach.
20-Hour Weekly Practice Limitation Compliance
Coaches are required to track and document practice hours each week to ensure compliance with the UHSAA 20-hour weekly practice limitation.
The LEA Designee shall certify compliance for each UHSAA-sanctioned sport and activity twice during each season: once at the midpoint of the season and again at the conclusion of the season.
Because cheer and drill participate across multiple sport seasons, the LEA Designee shall certify compliance six (6) times annually, corresponding with each sport season.
The LEA Designee’s certification confirms that the required weekly practice-hour documentation has been reviewed and that the program has complied with the UHSAA 20-hour weekly practice limitation.