Can UIL athletes play on club or select teams during the season?
It depends on the sport. UIL's non-school participation rules limit or prohibit playing for an outside team in the same sport during the school season for certain sports. Some sports allow limited outside participation; others do not. Check the UIL Non-School Participation Manual for your sport.
UIL regulates non-school participation — playing for a club, select, or other outside team while also on the school team. The rules differ by sport, and violating them can cost a student eligibility.
What to check for each sport
- Whether outside participation is allowed during the school season for that sport.
- Limits on the number of outside contests or how many school-team members may play together on an outside team.
- Rules on tryouts, camps, and combines during the season.
Some sports (for example certain team sports) restrict simultaneous participation, while individual sports may allow more outside competition. Because the details are sport-specific and updated annually, the authoritative source is the current Non-School Participation Manual.
Official sources
Related questions
Does non-school participation apply to all sports the same way?
No. The rules are sport-specific — some sports restrict outside participation during the season, others permit limited outside competition.
Where are the current non-school participation rules?
In UIL's annually updated Non-School Participation Manual, which is the authoritative source for each sport's limits.
Can several school teammates play on the same club team in-season?
Some sports cap how many school-team members can play together on an outside team during the season; check the manual for your sport.
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