All VHSL member school sponsored athletic teams are restricted from any organized activities during designated "dead periods." The 2016 Summer dead period runs from July 3rd thru July 10th.. During dead periods, no coaching, observing or contact between a coach(s) or player(s) may occur in the VHSL member school sponsored athletic team or activity involved. There may be no VHSL member school sponsored practice, open facilities, weight training/conditioning, out of season league(s) or member school sponsored clinics/camps.