Columbia College

Day Off Policy

In accordance with the NAIA Day Off Policy, Columbia College Student-Athletes are entitled to a weekly day off from all activities associated with athletic participation, from Monday to Sunday. The responsibility of determining the specific day each week rests with the Head Coaches. During the designated day off, student-athletes are prohibited from participating in any athletic-related activities except for medical assessments or treatment provided by the Athletic Trainer. The activities that are prohibited include weights/conditioning, film study, athletic meetings, study hall, and athletics-related travel.

The purpose of this day off is to enable student-athletes to recuperate physically and mentally from the demands of athletic participation and to prioritize academic and general student activities. Coaches are not required to provide an additional day off if mandatory days off already exist within the institution, such as weather, holidays, exams, or reading days.

Infraction Process:

Instances of policy violation or potential alleged violations (PAVs) must be brought to the attention of the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) Kirt Moody at kmoody@columbiasc.edu or the Director of Athletics (AD) Glen Crawford at

gcrawford@columbiasc.edu. In the event of such an allegation, formal procedures will be set in motion.

1. A possible alleged violation is brought to the attention of the FAR or AD.

2. The FAR and AD will communicate immediately regarding the PAV.

3. The AD and/or the FAR will interview any individuals involved in the PAV to determine the

validity of the complaint.

4. AD will notify the President's office and the conference commissioner if confirmed.

5. The AD will work with the Commissioner's office to notify the NAIA.

6. The AD will work with the Conference Office to establish continuing education programs, workshops, and /or appropriate penalties for all parties necessary to ensure continued compliance with all NAIA regulations.

In the academic year of 2023-2024, Columbia College reserves the right to conduct a review of this policy at its convenience. We are committed to ensuring that our policies are up-to-date and in compliance with all relevant regulations. This review will be conducted with utmost professionalism and expertise to ensure that the policy is clear, concise, and effective. We believe that this review is essential to maintaining a high standard of quality, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.