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Pitching Distance Change Generates More Hits
By Sheila Henderson, Assistant Athletic Director | Friday, August 12, 2011 2:57 PM
The Dripping Springs HS Varsity Softball pitcher delivers a pitch during the semifinal game at the 2011 UIL State Softball Tournament.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
The mandatory softball pitching distance change from 40 feet to 43 feet had a significant impact on the 2011 State Softball Tournament. Many speculated the change would result in more balls being put into play thus involving the defense more.
Based on the scores from the tournament, we did not have the typical 1-0, 2-1 games as in the 2010 State Tournament. Several games were high scoring and quite exciting.
Lindale Journalism Coach Brings Home Success with Team Model
By Julianne Coyne, Intern | Friday, August 12, 2011 2:50 PM
At the 2011 Academic State Meet, Mikyela Tedder takes photos of her students before the coaches' meeting. The Lindale team won first place team for 2011.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
Lindale High School journalism teacher Mikyela Tedder’s approach to coaching UIL journalism has always been based around creating a team. So it seemed quite natural that when UIL started giving a journalism team award in 2003, Tedder wanted it.
And she got it. Along with five others in the eight years since then, making her the coach with the most team wins in journalism.
New Deputy Director Brings Energy, Ideas to UIL
By Julianne Coyne, Intern | Friday, August 12, 2011 1:12 PM
Dr. Jamey Harrison drapes medals on the Lindsay Varsity Softball team at the UIL State Tournament. Lindsay was a semifinalist in 2011. Photo by Jeanne Acton
The new UIL Deputy Director, Dr. Jamey Harrison, has a long history of being involved with League activities.
“I’ve always had a strong connection with the UIL,” Dr. Harrison said. “I’ve served on the Legislative Council when I was a superintendent. When I was a student, I participated in all three types of UIL events, athletics, academics and music. It led to my career choice to teach and coach at the beginning of my career.”
While attending Hardin-Jefferson High School, Dr. Harrison competed for and won a state title in basketball.
“My best memory of UIL competition was the opportunity I had to win the state basketball championship at the Frank Erwin Center,” Dr. Harrison said. “The teammates I was able to share that experience with are still some of my best friends to this day.”
UIL NOW (News of the Week)
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Monday, August 01, 2011 4:56 PM
The UIL has just added a new feature to the home page of our website. UIL NOW is a weekly newscast of happenings and activities around the UIL.
2011-2012 UIL Constitution and Contest Rules Posted
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Friday, July 22, 2011 9:46 AM
The 2011-2012 UIL Constitution and Contest Rules has been posted to the UIL website. Additions and amendments to current rules and regulations are made annually to the UIL C&CR.
Each UIL member school will receive a complimentary hard copy in the mail in early August. School officials and parents may purchase additional copies from the UIL online store at http://utdirect.utexas.edu/txshop/list.WBX?component=0&application_name=ILUILSTR under “official publications.”
To see the updated UIL C&CR, go to http://www.uiltexas.org/policy/constitution.
Two New Pieces of Legislation Passed
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Tuesday, July 19, 2011 2:37 PM
Two new pieces of legislation that were passed by the 82nd Legislature require action on the part of UIL member schools. Both bills will go in to effect on Sept. 1, 2011 and by reading the information posted on the UIL website, member schools will be more likely to stay in compliance.
Under House Bill 2038, each district will need to appoint or approve a Concussion Oversight Team to establish a return-to-play protocol. The bill states that local Concussion Oversight Teams must adopt the UIL Concussion Management Protocol at the very least but are given the discretion to create a more restrictive protocol. To see further information and House Bill 2038, please go to http://www.uiltexas.org/health/info/concussions.
House Bill 675 relates to the age and reconditioning of football helmets. This bill prohibits schools from using helmets that are older than 16 years and requires that all helmets that are 10 years old or older to be reconditioned at least once every two years. Even though this takes effect Sept. 1, 2011, it does not apply until the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year.
For any questions regarding these two new pieces of legislation, please contact Dr. Jamey Harrison, UIL Deputy Director, or Dr. Mark Cousins, UIL Director of Athletics at the UIL office.
ILPC Summer Workshop
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Thursday, June 30, 2011 4:44 PM
ILPC just wrapped its annual summer workshop on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. The four-day intensive summer workshop offers classes on newspaper, yearbook, video editing, new media, design software, photography and adviser classes. The workshop took place June 24-27 and students had the option of staying in University dorms or commuting. While at the event, each student or adviser took one class the entire duration of the workshop, giving them the opportunity to not only learn new things, but also help prepare for the upcoming school year. To learn more about ILPC, go to http://www.uiltexas.org/journalism/ilpc.
Superintendent Survey Results Posted
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Friday, June 17, 2011 2:10 PM
Twice a year, the UIL surveys its member school superintendents to get their opinions on possible upcoming changes. The latest superintendent survey results were posted to the UIL website today. The Spring 2011 Superintendent Survey focused largely on the number of activities in which our member schools participate each year. The survey results were discussed by the standing committees of the Legislative Council, and it will vote on any possible changes at the annual October meeting. No changes would go in to affect until the 2012-13 school year. To see the full results go to the “recent news” section of the UIL website at www.uiltexas.org .
Final Update for UIL Lone Star Cup Standings
By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Friday, June 17, 2011 11:30 AM
Following the final State Championship events of the year, the UIL has posted updated standings for 1A-5A UIL Lone Star Cup.
Be sure to look up your school’s standings, as results will become official on July 1. For questions or concerns on your school’s standings, please contact the UIL office.
The UIL Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to five high schools, one in each of the five UIL classifications, based on their team performance in district and state championships. The winning schools in each classification will receive the UIL Lone Star Cup trophy and a $1,000 scholarship, also presented by the UIL.
Honoring the best overall athletic and academic programs in Texas, the UIL Lone Star Cup is open to all UIL participant high schools.
To see the updated standings, as well as the rules and scoring, go to http://www.uiltexas.org/lone-star-cup.
Volunteers at State Track Meet Critical to Success
By Traci Neely, Assistant Athletic Director | Friday, June 10, 2011 12:24 PM
Hutto High School students rake the sand pits before state competitors begin the long jump competition at the 2011 State Track and Field Meet.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
Hosting the State Track and Field Meet with 1,900 participants in 34 total events is no easy task, and the UIL could not accomplish such a task without the help of hundreds of volunteers.
Each year at the State Track Meet, more than 275 students and 30 coaches from 15 different schools across the state volunteer to help make the meet smooth and successful.
The students and coaches do everything from setting the starting blocks and hurdles for races to raking the sand for long and triple jumpers. They also escort the athletes to the track from the warm-up area, and they escort the winners to the medal stands.