Why BYU Doesn't Play on Sundays

Greg Hill - LDS Church News - September 13, 2000
source: Newsroom.lds.org

BYU sports teams do a lot to excel and to gain exposure for the university and its sponsoring Church. But one thing they will not do is compete on the Sabbath.

BYU sports teams do a lot to excel and to gain exposure for the university and its sponsoring Church. But one thing they will not do is compete on the Sabbath.


It’s in writing.


Section 4.5.3 of the BYU Department of Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual states: “Athletic participation, including practice and competitions, is prohibited on Sundays.”


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