Recent Site News & Updates

UIL Speech Coach Information

This form is for new and veteran coaches in order to be entered/updated in the UIL Speech Coach Database.  Our database is essential for keeping coaches in the know of all the happenings in the Speech/Debate world here in Texas. 

Volunteer to Serve on a Committee

Committee members are keystone members in the UIL Speech and Debate community.  What better way to give back to UIL than by volunteering to serve on one of our essential committees?

2012-13 Area Track Meet Q & A

Mark Cousins, UIL Athletic Director, answers some frequently-asked questions about area track and field meets for the 2012-13 school year in the May/June issue of the Leaguer. 

Standing Committee Agendas Published

Agendas for the June 12, 2012 meetings of the Standing Committees on Academics, Athletics and Policy have been posted. 

2012 ILPC Documentary Contest Winners Announced

The winners of the 2011-2012 ILPC Documentary Contest have been announced. First place goes to Derrick Brody and Shaquill Harris for their film about Lancaster High School's basketball team. And Alexis Rodriguez from Dripping Springs High School won second place for her documentary on two members of the school's debate team.

Computer Science In-Depth Teaching and Coaching Workshop at Capital Conference

Two days of intensive hands-on instruction in the basics of computer science and Java programming. Limited space available - please contact David Trussell as soon as possible to reserve a spot or request additional information.

2012 NCAA Football Rule Changes and UIL Exceptions to NCAA Football Rules

The 2012 NCAA Football Rule Changes along with the UIL Exceptions to NCAA Football Rules (2012-2013 School Year) have been posted on the Football Rules and Guidelines page. This information may also be accessed via the corresponding links.

2012-13 Tentative Calendar Changes

Please look over the tentative 12-13 calendar as some dates have been adjusted due to changes in testing dates. Let us know if you have comments or concerns.

Softball and Baseball Playoffs—Bad Weather and STAAR Testing

A two-out-of-three series that does not get a complete game in by the end of the day Friday automatically reverts to a one game series. 

If one game is played and a second game cannot be played on Saturday because of weather, then the winner of game one advances to the next round.

Rain (Bad Weather) Policy

Every effort must be made by both teams to determine the winner before the certification deadline. This includes obtaining neutral sites and securing any available field. This could mean giving up a home field advantage if another field is playable.

If weather conditions make it impossible to determine a winner before certification, UIL (Baseball Director, Darryl Beasley, 512-238-0968 and Softball Director, Peter Contreras, 512-393-1958) must be contacted for an extension. No request for extension of the deadline will be considered until Saturday afternoon. If any STAAR testing of any kind is taking place in the school, no playoff game can be scheduled on that day, as required by state law. Please know your STAAR testing schedule and your opponent's STAAR testing schedule before contacting the UIL for the extension. The next round opponent(s) must also be contacted to inform them that the deadline will be extended.

Extreme scheduling difficulties such as those mentioned above could result in a coin flip which would determine the representatives to the next round.

Softball and Baseball Playoffs and STAAR Testing

The UIL has released a statement concerning scheduling of softball and baseball post-season contests in conjunction with STAAR testing in the coming weeks.