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PRE-SEASON

Most team sports have a period of training and Exhibition Game s prior to the official start of the season. The games' results have no meaning for the upcoming season. but serve as a way to prepare the players and the team.


REGULAR SEASON

The term regular season is used primarily in North American Sport s. A regular season comprises a set number of games in a sport before a Playoff , which determines a champion. Depending on the sport and league, all teams may or may not play against each other. There is normally a predetermined number of games.


POST-SEASON

See Also: Playoff



The playoffs occur after the regular season is finished. A select number of teams, generally the ones with the best overall record (most wins, fewest losses) from the regular season, enter into a playoff Tournament . Each sport may use one of many playoff systems to determine the champion. The teams compete against each other for the top prize of their league.


OFFSEASON

In sports, the offseason or '''close-season''' is the time of year when there is no official competition. In North America , this means time outside of the other seasons. During this time, upper management continues to work while the Athlete s will take much Vacation time off. Also, various events such as drafts and important offseason Free Agent signings occur. Generally, most athletes stay in shape during the offseason in preparation for the next season.


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