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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.
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.