Recent Athletics Site News & Updates

Decertification of 33-inch Stinger Bat Missile II

Since the Missile II no longer has the BBCOR designation, effective immediately, this bat (33" length Stinger Bat Company Missile II aluminum bat) should be considered a non-compliant bat pursuant to NFHS Baseball Rules 1-3-2d and 7-4-1a.

UIL Volleyball Update - Baden Now Official Ball Sponsor

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) of Texas has announced Baden Sports, a leading manufacturer of premium sports balls, as the Official Ball Sponsor of UIL Athletics starting with the 2022-23 school year.

The UIL has designated the following Baden game ball (flier attached) for exclusive use in the UIL Regional and State Volleyball Tournaments. There is no requirement to use this ball during the regular season. Use of this official ball during the postseason may be part of game negotiations. All are approved by the National Federation of State High Schools (NFHS).

All Baden game balls and accessories can be purchased immediately through team dealers, online, or by contacting a Baden sales representative at sales@badensports.com.

UIL Basketball Update - Baden Now Official Ball Sponsor

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) of Texas has announced Baden Sports, a leading manufacturer of premium sports balls, as the Official Ball Sponsor of UIL Athletics starting with the 2022-23 school year.

The UIL has designated the following Baden game ball (flier attached) for exclusive use in the UIL Regional and State Basketball Tournaments. There is no requirement to use this ball during the regular season. Use of this official ball during the postseason may be part of game negotiations. All are approved by the National Federation of State High Schools (NFHS).

All Baden game balls and accessories can be purchased immediately through team dealers, online, or by contacting a Baden sales representative at sales@badensports.com.

2021 October Legislative Council Meeting

October 17-18, 2021
The 81st annual meeting of the Legislative Council of the University Interscholastic League was held on October 17 & 18, 2021 at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown. The Sunday Public Forum and Monday General Session were live streamed courtesy of the NFHS Network.

Legislative Council General Session Packet
 

Meeting Schedule:

October 17th:
8AM - Legislative Council Public Forum – Live Stream | Agenda
9:30AM
-Academic Standing Committee – Agenda
-Music Standing Committee – Agenda
-Athletics Standing Committee – Agenda
10:30AM - Policy Standing Committee – Agenda

October 18th:
9AM - Legislative Council General Session - Live Stream | Agenda

4A Final Softball Game Delayed Due to Inclement Weather

Update: The 4A Final between Liberty & Corpus Christi Calallen will resume at 2:45pm.

Due to thunderstorms in the Austin area, the 4A softball Final between Liberty and Corpus Christi Calallen has been temporarily suspended until the weather no longer poses a threat to the area. Updates on game resumption will be posted on the Spectator Information page and UIL social media channels.

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 1^st-2^nd. 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 26^th-27^th.

Schools participating in the girls championships may practice on Sunday, February 28^th, 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. 

UIL Updates Due to COVID-19

UIL schools may, but are not required to, begin Summer Strength and Conditioning, Skills Instruction and Marching Band Practices and Rehearsals on June 8, 2020. The requirements can be found in the Athletics and Music COVID Information pages listed below. UIL will continue to work with state officials and monitor CDC and other federal guidance to determine any potential modifications.

CLICK HERE for latest UIL updates regarding covid-19

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Athletic Contests

Amid growing concerns over COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the UIL state events have been suspended. 

More information on Athletic contests can be found here.

NFHS De-certified Louisville Slugger Meta Bat

Effective March 3, 2020. 

The “2020 Blue 33” Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat is decertified and no longer available for use in high school competition.  

Effective immediately, this bat (33” length Louisville Slugger Meta composite bat) should be considered a non-compliant bat. 

2020-2022 Reclassification & Realignment

The 2020-2022 Reclassification & Realignment is now available!

Football, Basketball and Volleyball alignments & the realignment packet can be found here.

Alignments for other events will be released as they become available (estimated mid-March release).