1. University Interscholastic League P.O. Box 8028 Austin, Texas 78713-8028 (512) 471-5883 www.uiltexas.org

2. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 AGENDA New UIL Rule Changes UIL Rules Compliance Program Officials, 1204 Update Concussion Management “No Pass, No Play” Limits on Practice and Performance Student Eligibility/Varsity Eligibility Previous Athletic Participation Form(PAPF) Waivers Resources

3. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 UIL RULE CHANGES 2013 - 2014 GENERAL Add a fourth playoff team advancing from each district in team activities in conferences 2A and 3A. Modify the penalty structure for coaches’ ejection. Reduce the number of tournaments or meets by one per season for all high school sports. Allow schools to substitute tournaments for games. Create a six conference alignment by renaming the current conferences for the 2014-2015 school year. Require parents and student to sign the new Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Form (pending approval from the Commissioner of Education)

4. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 UIL RULE CHANGES 2013 - 2014 GENERAL Require parents and students in cheerleading to sign the Concussion Acknowledgement form (pending approval from the Commissioner of Education). Require cheerleading participants to follow Concussion Guidelines under Chapter 38, Subchapter of the Texas Education Code. Require cheer coaches and sponsors to complete specific training related to safety guidelines for cheer (pending approval from the Commissioner of Education).

5. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 UIL RULE CHANGES 2013 - 2014 FOOTBALL Create a split conference alignment for 3A in 2014-15. Limit full contact practice for football players (pending approval from the Commissioner of Education) SOCCER Limit the total number of scrimmage allowed prior to the start of regular season to three. Add a third conference for the 2014-2015 school year.

6. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 UIL RULE CHANGES 2013 - 2014 WRESTLING Increase the number of qualifiers from district to regionals from two to four. TEAM TENNIS Increase the number of team advancing from district to the new area meet to four. Add a third conference for the 2014-2015 school year.

7. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 RULES COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (RCP) 2013 – 2014 Available ONLY via the UIL website. CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST RULES (HS AND JH) ETHICS AND SPORTSMANSHIP UIL STEROID EDUCATION VIDEO SAFETY TRAINING Sport Specific Module for each sport

8. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 RULES COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (RCP) 2013 - 2014 Link available on the UIL website or visit www.nfhslearn.org 1. “NFHS TEACHING AND MODELING BEHAVIOR” COURSE –1.5 hour course/$20 – minimum penalty for coach ejection 2. “NFHS FUNDAMENTALS OF COACHING” COURSE –6 hour course/$35 – all first year coaches and any coach who is not a full time employee of the school district. PLEASE PRINT CERTIFICATE TO VERIFY COMPLETION.

9. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 OFFICIALS UPDATE 2013 - 2014 1204, Officials Online system for “Request for Officials” Online Official Scratch form Online Official Evaluation form

10. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT 2013 - 2014 The information provided on the Health and Safety section of the UIL web site will update interested stakeholders on the UIL requirements for concussion management in student- athletes participating in activities under the jurisdiction of the UIL and will also provide information on compliance with Chapter 38, Sub Chapter D of the Texas Education Code (TEC) that was amended by the passage of House Bill 2038 during the 82nd legislative session.

11. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT 2013 - 2014 FOOTBALL HELMET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR According to section Sec. 33.094 of the Texas Education Code: (a) A school district may not use a football helmet that is 16 years old or older in the district's football program. (b) A school district shall ensure that each football helmet used in the district's football program that is 10 years old or older is reconditioned at least once every two years.

12. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT 2013 - 2014 (c) A school district shall maintain and make available to parents of students enrolled in the district documentation indicating the age of each football helmet used in the district's football program and the dates on which each helmet is reconditioned.

13. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 “NO PASS NO PLAY” Eligibility for the FIRST Six Weeks (Credit Requirements): Grades nine and below - promoted Second Year of High School- five accumulated credits Third Year of High School - ten accumulated credits or five credits within the last twelve. Fourth Year or High School - fifteen accumulated credits or five credits within the last twelve months

14. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 LIMITS ON PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE Activities Outside the School Year: One practice - no more than three hours. One practice - no more than three hours. More than one practice - no more than five hours total. More than one practice - no more than five hours total. Maximum length of any single practice - three hours. Maximum length of any single practice - three hours. More than one practice - a minimum of two hours of rest/recovery time between practices. More than one practice - a minimum of two hours of rest/recovery time between practices. No consecutive days of multiple practices allowed (exception: Volleyball) No consecutive days of multiple practices allowed (exception: Volleyball)

15. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 LIMITS ON PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE Activities Inside the School Year: School Week Limitation School Week Limitation Eight Hour Rule Eight Hour Rule

16. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 REQUIRED STUDENT FORMS Pre Participation Physical Examination Form Pre Participation Physical Examination Form Medical History Form Medical History Form Rules Acknowledgment Rules Acknowledgment Parent or Guardian Permit Parent or Guardian Permit Parent/Student Anabolic Steroid Use and Random Steroid Parent/Student Anabolic Steroid Use and Random Steroid Testing Form Testing Form Concussion Acknowledgement Form Concussion Acknowledgement Form Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Form Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Form

17. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 C&CR Section 400 STUDENT’S ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL UIL CONTEST Student’s Eligibility: Is not a high school graduate Is a full-time student Regular attendance / 15 day rule (Varsity only) Meets credit requirements (“NO PASS NO PLAY”) Enrolled in four year program Four year rule (Waiver) Was not recruited (PAPF) Awards Rule Meets requirements of C&CR Section 440

18. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 C&CR SECTION 440 VARSITY ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY FOR ATHLETIC CONTESTS: Meets all requirements of Section 400 Parent Residence (Waiver) Age Rule (Waiver) Amateur Athletic Status Changing Schools for Athletic Purposes (PAPF)

19. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 PREVIOUS ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FORM (PAPF)

20. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 PREVIOUS ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FORM (PAPF) Changing schools for athletic purposes: All new students in grades 9-12 who have ever practiced (before, during or after school) or participated in any UIL athletic activity in grade 8-12 at another school MUST have this form completed by the previous school (last school of participation) and be approved by the District Executive Committee before they are eligible to participate at the varsity level at the new school. A PAPF is not required for subvarsity competition.

21. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 PREVIOUS ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FORM (PAPF) Changing schools for athletic purposes: Common Indicators Common Indicators  Checking to see if a student was recruited  Ascertaining whether a student was in good standing in the previous school, either academically or in a sports program  Determining if a student was unhappy with a coach in the previous school  Determining if a student played on a non-school team and is transferring to the school where members of the non-school team attend

22. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 PREVIOUS ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FORM (PAPF) Changing schools for athletic purposes: Common Indicators Common Indicators  Determining if a student played on a non-school team and is transferring to the school where the non-school team coach, or a relative of the school coach, is the school coach.  Determining if a student received individual or team instruction from a school coach and is transferring to the school of that coach.

23. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883

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26. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883

27. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 PAPF-MISC. Submit both page 1 and 2 (PAPF and Questionnaire) Complete most updated version of PAPF and Questionnaire Send a legible copy *UIL does not retain a copy of the PAPF when returned to school for revisions or clarifications.

28. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 DEC H EARING R EQUIRED N EW SCHOOL SENDS PAPF TO D ISTRICT E XECUTIVE C OMMITTEE C HAIR (DEC) DEC C OMMITTEE REVIEWS PAPF TO DETERMINE VARSITY ELIGIBILITY F ORMER SCHOOL COMPLETES AND SENDS BACK TO NEW SCHOOL N EW SCHOOL COMPLETES AND SENDS TO FORMER SCHOOL If all of Section 3 is “No ” If any of Section 3 is “Yes” PAPF STARTS WITH SCHOOL AFTER STUDENT HAS ENROLLED IN NEW SCHOOL DEC C HAIR SENDS APPROVED COPIES TO S CHOOL AND UIL O FFICE

29. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 Parent Residence/Four Year Rule WaiverSection 463 (approved by Waiver Officer) High School Overage WaiverSection 446 (checked by DEC) Foreign Exchange WaiverSection 440/465 (approved by Waiver Officer) Retroactive WaiverSection 469 (approved by Waiver Officer)

30. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 WAIVERS CONTACT INFO Waiver Officer: Eddie Wolski Email: waivers@uiltexas.org Department Phone: 512-471-5883 Department Fax: 512-471-6589

31. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883Resources Constitution and Contest Rules Sport’s Manuals TEA/UIL Side by Side Sports Rule Books  National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)  NCAA Football  United States Tennis Association (USTA)  United States Golf Association (USGA)