Winter Break

Athletic Directors and Coaches:

As we approach the winter holidays, we want to remind all of our member school athletic directors and coaches that in accordance with the TAPPS By-Laws, each school shall establish a three (3) day dead period for activities during the winter break. The days must be the same for all athletes involved in interscholastic activities.  The dead days include mandatory activities and voluntary activities such as open gym or open weight rooms.

The three (3) days

  • MUST BE consecutive
  • MAY include weekend days
  • DO NOT have to include Christmas