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Academic Calendar Sees a Number of Changes
By Treva Dayton, Academic Director | Friday, August 26, 2011 12:24 PM
Another school year has started, but unfortunately the heat and drought are still with us. So in addition to the usual challenges you face with any new academic year, you’ll have to deal with soaring temperatures and a scorched earth for some time to come. According to weather forecasts, maybe for a very long time to come.
I encourage you to take a few minutes, hopefully in the air-conditioned comfort of your classroom or home, to review the UIL academic website for important information concerning the coming year and some useful new items for coaches and academic contestants.
Student Activities Conferences
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 4:29 PM
It’s the time of year to start making arrangements to attend the Student Activities Conferences (SAC) around the state. Each fall, the UIL hosts four conferences on different college campuses across Texas. SACs are designed to help high school students and sponsors begin to prepare for UIL academic events.
Registration is free for the conferences that last from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Instructional sessions are designed for beginning and advanced students, as well as academic coordinators and coaches. Lectures and demonstrations will be scheduled for all high school UIL academic contests, including One-Act Play. For more information, go to http://www.uiltexas.org/academics/student-activity-conferences.
NFHS Honors Tipton with Service Award
By Sheila Henderson, Assistant Athletic Director, and Jeanne Acton, Journalism Director | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 11:23 AM
Sam Tipton standing with Sheila Henderson, UIL assistant athletic director, and his wife Audree, displays his "Service to Coaching" citation.
Photo by Darryl Beasley
Sam Tipton, executive director of the Texas Girls’ Coaches Association, received the National Federation of High Schools Citation Award for “Service to Coaching” at the 92nd summer meeting held in Philadelphia. The NFHS awarded only one citation in this category from all 51 state associations (including the District of Columbia) that are members of the NFHS.
Tipton said he was “in total shock” when he read the letter informing him that he was the recipient.
New Year Brings New Rules for OAP
By Luis Muñoz, Theatre Director | Monday, August 22, 2011 2:40 PM
Luis Muñoz, Theatre Director
Another summer has come and gone. I hope all of you had a good rest and are ready to tackle the new year. The summer months have been a busy time at the UIL office. There have been many meetings, conversations and deadlines to meet. We are well aware of the Mayan prediction of a 2012 apocalypse. In some ways, 2012 will bring on changes that will end the One–Act Play Contest as we know it. It is extremely important that you be prepared to follow all the new rules.
You will need to order a copy of the Handbook for One-Act Play 19th edition. Make sure you review it carefully as the changes are significant. I want to thank the students from Barbara Jordan High School in Houston for providing the cover art.
Rules Compliance Program
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Friday, August 19, 2011 11:13 AM
The UIL Rules Compliance Program (RCP) is the new education course for coaches grades 7-12 and athletic trainers. All coaches must complete the course before the first day of practice for their first sport season. The course is optional for athletic trainers. The RCP must be completed to stay in compliance with not only UIL rules, but also state law.
While each coach needs to complete the course only once, regardless of how many sports he or she coaches, there is a new sport-specific section this year that must be completed for each sport coached.
Once completed, coaches must file the the completion certificate with their school. To access the RCP on the UIL website, please go to http://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/rules-compliance-program.
UIL Adopts New Relay Takeoff Judging Protocol for Swimming
By Traci Neely, Assistant Athletic Director | Friday, August 19, 2011 10:45 AM
Traci Neely, Assistant Athletic Director
At the request of member schools, the UIL reviewed the relay takeoff protocol for Swimming and Diving this summer. For the past few years, the relay takeoff protocol has been a controversial topic for the coaches because the UT Swim Center, the host of the State Meet, uses the electronic timing system and touch pad equipment.
After careful consideration by the UIL staff and Swimming and Diving Sports Officials, the protocol for the utilization of relay exchange electronic equipment has been revised for the 2011-12 season.
Hydration Tips and Guidelines
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Tuesday, August 16, 2011 11:12 AM
With the extreme heat across the state and UIL athletics and Marching Band starting up, it is important to stay hydrated when you are going to be outside for extended periods of time.
The UIL has posted on our website some helpful tips and guidelines including what liquids to drink during exercise at the following link: http://www.uiltexas.org/health/info/recommendations-for-hydration.
These tips are important for not just coaches and sponsors, but also for parents and student participants. By reading this section of the UIL website, you will gain helpful knowledge on how to handle the heat as we wait for cooler weather. Be sure to stay hydrated out there!
Granbury Coach Inducted into National High School Hall of Fame
By Sheila Henderson, Assistant Athletic Director | Monday, August 15, 2011 12:28 PM
Granbury girls' basketball Coach Leta Andrews stands with UIL Executive Director Charles Breithaupt and Assistant Athletic Director Sheila Henderson at the 2011 State Basketball Tournament. Andrews was honored for her record at the girls' tournament.
Photo by Darryl Beasley
Leta Andrews, the girls' basketball coach at Granbury High School, has a long list of honors. She’s been inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, the Texas High School Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of fame. She’s been named the National Walt Disney Teacher of the Year for Coaching and National Coach of the Year. She’s received the Morgan Wootten Award for Lifetime Achievement in Coaching.
And now she has one more distinguished accolade: She’s been inducted into the 2011 National High School Hall of Fame.
2011 All-State Journalism Staff Named
By | Friday, August 12, 2011 3:12 PM
Fifty-four students have been named to the 2011 All-State Journalism Staff. To qualify for the staff, students must have earned 50 points by participating and winning different journalism contests throughout the year. Students can earn points by participating in UIL invitational contests, UIL district, regional and state contests, as well as ILPC and similar type journalism contests.
NFHS Allows for Colored-Panel Volleyballs
By Sheila Henderson, Assistant Athletic Director | Friday, August 12, 2011 3:09 PM
Sheila Henderson
As volleyball season approaches, coaches and players should be aware of a new rule change. Last year, Rule 3-2-1 of National Federation of High School rules for volleyball allowed state associations to choose the color of the competition ball. This new rule to allow colored-panel volleyballs takes affect at the beginning of 2011 season for Texas schools.
The ball cannot have more than three colors, and one-third of the ball must be white. Each panel must be a solid color. School districts will be allowed to choose the color for the panels. By rule the home team shall provide the game balls for competitions. The UIL regional and state tournament competitions will utilize the red, white and blue colored-panel ball.