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Start of New Job Marked With Unprecedented Changes
By Traci Neely | Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:11 AM
Little did I know that the first two months working in the UIL office would be packed full of unprecedented events. I started work in late February, just in time to work the state championships for swimming and diving and the girls’ and boys’ basketball tournaments. Shortly thereafter, it seemed to calm down, and I was able to get a grasp on my new environment.
Then came the swine flu.
The end of April would bring a dilemma to the UIL that created historic consequences involving a very large number of spring sport athletes across the state.
The decision to cancel regional track meets brought on a deluge of public communication to the UIL office. The softball and baseball postponements created even more phone calls and frustrated athletes, coaches, school personnel and parents.
Finally, when all the events were rescheduled, some relief came but also so did some additional frustration. We knew that rescheduling events was the right thing to do, however it created more havoc on the previously adjusted details for softball, the late state track meet and other end of the year events such as high school graduations and senior prom.
Academic State Meet Deemed a Success
By Julianne Coyne | Friday, May 14, 2010 9:57 AM
Current Issues and Events State Director Tom Ray congratulates the 5A Champion, Michael Zhu from Dulles HS in Sugarland.
Photo by Jeanne Acton
Students from across the state descended on the University of Texas at Austin campus May 6-8 to compete at the Centennial Academic State Meet. More than 2,500 students vied to be state champions and take home a centennial medal.
Council approves Rules Compliance Program
By Traci Neely | Wednesday, April 28, 2010 10:04 AM
The Legislative Council has approved the UIL Rules Compliance Program (RCP), which will be required for coaches and athletic trainers of grades 7-12 for the 2010-11 school year. The program is designed to bring an additional level of professionalism to the interscholastic teacher/coach.
CX Debate State Meet celebrates the centennial anniversary
By Jana Riggins | Wednesday, April 28, 2010 9:50 AM
Director Jana Riggins opens the CX Debate State Meet.
UIL is 100 years old. In March, the Cross-Examination Debate State Meet was the actual 100th state competition the University Interscholastic League has sponsored. UIL held its first contest with 10 debate teams, each representing one of the 10 districts in the state. Now, 32 districts in five conferences vie for the state crown.
Journalism adviser’s husband continues to give and teach even after his death
By Jeanne Acton | Friday, April 23, 2010 2:43 PM
On the Monday after a district meet, I am a tad frightened of my phone. Those calls are not usually much fun.
So when Rhonda Moore, the academic coordinator and journalism coach for her school, called me, I figured the news wasn’t good.
And from her tone, I suspected we had a big problem.
We did. But it had nothing to do with the district meet.
Student Activity Conference Dates Changed for 2010
By Jeanne Acton | Friday, April 23, 2010 12:24 PM
Due to a scheduling conflict, the dates and locations have changed from those released at the CX Debate State Meet in March.
The Importance of Adjudication
By Richard Floyd | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:44 PM
In 1991, I was asked to write an article on the importance of music adjudication and the vital role that our music directors play as music contest judges. The information in that article is as pertinent today as it was when first written almost 20 years ago. Please feel free to share these comments regarding adjudication with your principal and other administrators.
Review New Official Fee Schedule Before Creating 2010-2011 Athletic Budget
By Cliff Odenwald | Friday, March 05, 2010 9:45 AM
It’s that time of year when school districts are finalizing their budgets for the 2010-2011 school year. Many athletic departments budgets are being reduced, and that leaves some major decisions to make when trying to offer the same opportunities for all students with fewer funds. To prepare your official’s portion of the athletic budget, reference the UIL Web site home page under “Amendments Approved by the Commissioner of Education” for the changes to the officials’ fee schedule in Section 1204 of the Constitution and Contest Rules.
Coaches Honored at Girls’ Basketball Tournament
By Jeanne Acton | Thursday, March 04, 2010 11:28 PM
At the Girls' State Basketball Tournament as part of the UIL Centennial Celebration, the League recognized girls' basketball coaches with more than 900 wins. Collectively the group of honored coaches has won more than 6,700 games.
Photo by Stephen Tidmore
Photos from Girls' State Basketball Tournament
Girls’ State Basketball Tournament
By Jeanne Acton | Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:06 PM
Photo by Stephen Tidmore
At the 2A semifinal game at the Girls' State Basketball Tournament, junior Nikki Niehues of Wall High School goes up for a shot as junior Tara Broyles of Poth High School attempts to block her. Wall won the game 56-32.