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UIL Essay Competitions Deadline Extended to February 24
Girls Swimming & Diving State Meet Postponed
Due to expected power outages and water shortages in San Antonio, the UIL Girls State Swimming and Diving Championships have been rescheduled to Monday and Tuesday, March 1st-2nd. Tickets purchased for the girls meet will be valid for the new dates. The UIL Boys State Swimming and Diving Championships continue to be scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 26th-27th.
Schools participating in the girls championships may practice on Sunday, February 28th, for no longer than two hours and starting no earlier than 2:00 p.m. with local school administration approval.
If you have any questions please contact us.
Congress State Meet
As concerns grow related to the current weather conditions and forecast around the state, our shared priority is the safety and well-being of the students and school personnel of our member schools. We have made the decision to move the State Congress event on February 14-15 to a virtual platform. Schools that were planning to attend the event in person in La Vernia will be contacted soon with instructions for the virtual event.
February Academic News
Check out the newest Academic Newsletter which includes information on the Spring Academic Contest Plan, contest reminders and other academic deadlines.
OAP Changes to Face Covering Requirements and Updates 2/8/21
To remain consistent with the UIL COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Guidelines, the UIL has amended the requirement released January 8, 2021, requiring face coverings while performing in One-Act Play.
Per the UIL COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Guidelines in accordance with Executive Order GA-29: All employees, parents, visitors and students 10 years of age or older must wear face coverings or face shields upon entry to an area where UIL activities are being conducted and when not actively practicing or playing in the contest, unless an exception listed in the Risk Mitigation Guidelines applies.
One-Act Play participants must wear face coverings in all other aspects of the contest except when performing onstage.
Safety protocol requirements may vary from site to site. Local site protocols, which may require wearing face coverings while performing, must be followed by participating schools. Spectator capacity may be limited to less than the 50% allowed in the UIL Risk Mitigation Guidelines. Host sites shall communicate safety protocol requirements to the contest manager, directors and adjudicators at least 21 days before the contest for zone, district and bi-district contests. Protocols for region and state sites will be posted by April 1 on the UIL website.
The updated SPRING 2021 OAP Planning Guide is posted on the Resources and Forms page, the Contest Manager's page and Director pages.
UIL Essay Competitions Deadline is February 17th!
We want to see your essays! Submit them online on or before February 17th here!
2020-2021 Spring Academic Contest Plan
Information regarding Spring Academic competitions have been posted, offering a variety of options for hosting district and region meets.
Spring Academic Meet information, including Speech, is in the Spring Academic Contest Plan.
Latest information for all events can be found on the Academics Update page.
- CX Debate information including a qualifier reduction rubric and temporary rule modifications.
- One-Act Play rule modifications and waivers.
- Theatrical Design and Film entry deadlines and virtual awards dates.
- Student Congress state championship information.
- Robotics season schedules and event formats.
- A+ Academics event scheduling options.
OAP Spring Changes and Updates NOW POSTED
Please read the current One Act Play COVID-19 changes on UIL Academic Update page. The updated SPRING 2021 OAP Planning Guide is posted in Resources and Forms, the Contest Manager's page and Director pages.
January Academic News
Check out the newest Academic Newsletter which includes information on spring competition and deadlines.
FILM SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENSION
Deadline to submit Film contest entry HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
New deadline to submit Film Contest entries is Friday, February 5, 2021. See Film Handbook for contest details.