Delaware Administrative Code
Title 14 - Education
1000 - Student Activities
1040 - Out-of-Season and Summer Athletic Activities and Contact
Section 1040-1.0 - Content and Purpose of the Out-of-Season and Summer Athletic Activities and Contact Rules

1.1 In accordance with 14 Del.C. § 303(b), this regulation sets forth the requirements for activities and contact Out-of-Season and in the Summer at the middle and high school levels.

1.2 The purpose of the rules in this regulation is to help prevent overuse injuries in student athletes; to encourage student athletes to participate in multiple sports rather than specialize in one sport; to permit certain opportunities for all student athletes to work with their coaches during Out-of-Season and in the Summer; to enhance student athletes' performance; and to help prevent exploitation of student athletes by those who seek to capitalize on their skill or reputation.