Recent Athletics Site News & Updates

Weather and Football Playoffs

There has been a significant weather system come into Texas.

The decision on whether or not to move forward with playoff games as scheduled is left to the schools involved in the contest. The recommendation is that should schools decide the conditions do not allow for the game to be played today, that schools wait and see if the conditions are better for Saturday and try to get the game in Saturday, if conditions permit.

If Saturday also is not an option, schools can extend the deadline and play the playoff game on Monday of next week. Start times of any games on Monday are at the discretion of the schools.

If schools do have to postpone until Monday, be aware that the next round game will then have to be moved to Saturday 12/14 at the earliest to satisfy the five day requirement between games.

The playoff brackets are updated as we receive information from participating schools. If you are a participating school and your game has been rescheduled, please email the new date/time to brackets@uiltexas.org

2014-2016 Conference Cutoff Numbers

Conference cutoff numbers for the 2014-16 alignment have been released. These numbers provide the range of enrollment for each of the six conferences, including the divisional cutoffs for football.  District alignments for football and basketball will be released at the regional service centers and online on February 3, 2014.

2014-2016 Conference Cutoff Numbers release date

The University Interscholastic League will release the conference cutoff numbers for the 2014-16 alignment on Monday December 2, 2013 at 9 am CST. These numbers will provide the range of enrollment for each of the six conferences, including the divisional cutoffs for football. The numbers may be accessed on the UIL website.

Policy on Broadcast of UIL Events

Section 868 of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules regarding the broadcast of UIL events has been recently amended.

Revised 2013 Cross Country Courses

Due to inclement weather, the courses have been altered for the state meet on Saturday, November 9th at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Please note the new course maps have been posted on the Cross Country state page. 

Football State Championships Tickets are on Sale

Tickets for the 2013 UIL Football State Championships at AT&T Stadium are now on sale via Ticketmaster.

Targeting Information and Video

“Targeting” refers to when a football player takes aim at an opponent for purposes of attacking with an apparent intent that goes beyond making a legal tackle or a legal block or playing the ball. For a video from NCAA regarding targeting and football player safety, please click here.

The UIL Football Rules Committee developed the following modification to the NCAA penalty noted in the video:

In UIL games, the penalty statement(s) for rules 9-1-3 & 9-1-4 will include disqualification, however, the disqualification will be for the remainder of the game only. Instant Replay review does not apply, nor does an appeal to a national coordinator. Local school districts and/or UIL District Committees may apply additional disciplinary action.

NOCSAE Statement on Third Party Helmet Add-on Products and Certification

NOCSAE (The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) has issued a statement on Third Party Helmet Add-on Products and Certification.

Football Practice Limits

Effective August 1, 2013 as passed by the UIL Legislative Council. During the regular season and post season, no football player is allowed to participate in more than ninety (90) minutes of full contact practice per week. See attached document for more information or the Football Rules & Guidelines page.

Cheerleader Safety

Effective August 1, 2013 as passed by the UIL Legislative Council, students participating in cheerleading must comply with Chapter 38, Subchapter D, of the Texas Education Code related to the prevention, treatment, and oversight of concussions. Additionally, cheer coaches and sponsors will be required to complete training related to safety guidelines for cheer and other training programs designed to minimize risks associated with participation in the activity. See attached FAQs for more information, which are also posted on our Health & Safety page.