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 Darryl Beasley, Basketball Director dbeasley@uiltexas.org UIL Office (512) 471-5883 UIL Basketball Update 2013-2014

3. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 AGENDA Resources New UIL Rule Changes NFHS Rule Change Calendar Dates for Season UIL Basketball Game and Season Limits UIL Basketball Game Regulations UIL Required Training UIL Required Student Forms Student Eligibility for All UIL Contest Varsity Eligibility No Pass, No Play Limits on Practice and Performance

4. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 RESOURCES UIL WEBSITE (WWW.UILTEXAS.ORG) NFHS WEBSITE (WWW.NFHS.ORG) CONSTITUTION AND CONTEST RULES SPORT SPECIFIC MANUAL TEA-UIL SIDE-BY-SIDE BOOSTER CLUB GUIDELINES JUNIOR HIGH MANUAL

5. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 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

6. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 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 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

7. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 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 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.

8. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 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.

9. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 NFHS BASKETBALL RULE CHANGE 2013 - 2014 1-19 New The use of electronic devices is permitted during the game. 3-4-2a A single visible manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference is permitted on the team jersey, not to exceed 2 1/4 square inches with no dimension more than 2 1/4 inches. The manufacturer's logo may be located no more than 5 inches below the shoulder seam on the front of the jersey, or 2 inches from the neckline on the back of the jersey; or in either side insert.

10. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 NFHS BASKETBALL RULE CHANGE 2013 - 2014 3-5-3 Arm and leg compression sleeves shall: 3-4-2a A team shall not: Use a megaphone or any electronic communication device at courtside, or electronic equipment for voice communication with players on the court. Use electronic audio and /or video devices to review a decision of the contest officials.

11. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 NFHS BASKETBALL RULE CHANGE 2013 - 2014 10-4-5 Note The head coach may enter the court in the situation where a fight may break out or has broken out to prevent the situation from escalating. Signal Chart Added a mechanic of a defensive tip (brushing one hand over the other above the head) to indicate the official has ruled the ball entered the backcourt as a result of contact with a defensive player.

12. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 NFHS BASKETBALL RULE CHANGES 2013 - 2014 2013-14 POINTS OF EMPHASIS 1.Granting Time-out 2.Guidelines to enforce illegal contact 3.Intentional foul

13. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 BASKETBALL DATES 2013 - 2014 Girls Basketball October 16 First day for practice October 26First day for scrimmages November 4 First day for games February 8District Certification Deadline Feb 27-Mar 1State Tournament

14. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 UIL BASKETBALL GAME AND SEASON LIMITS 2013 - 2014 Basketball Season Limit 0 Invitational Tournaments plus 25 games OR 1 Invitational Tournaments plus 23 games OR 2 Invitational Tournaments plus 21 games OR 3 Invitational Tournaments plus 19 games Same site same night, a student can play two games (junior varsity and varsity, etc.) in one night but counts as two games towards their season limit and the student is done for the week.

15. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 UIL BASKETBALL REGULATIONS 2013 - 2014 Holiday restriction – a school shall not conduct contests or practices during 5 consecutive days of December. A school may chose any five consecutive days which include December 24, 25, and 26. Tiebreaker procedures not clearly defined by district rules at beginning of season will default to UIL tiebreaker rules. District VARSITY games postponed by weather or public disaster shall be rescheduled on the next available date (played as an exception to school week limitation.

16. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 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

17. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 UIL REQUIRED TRAINING - NATIONAL FEDERATION OF HIGH SCHOOLS (NFHS) 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.

18. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 State Law – Texas Education Code 2013 - 2014 1.TEC Chapter 33.086 – Certification for CPR and First Aid Training 2.TEC Chapter 22.902 – Instruction related to CPR/AED 3.TEC Chapter 33.202 – Safety Training Requirement Coach completes the training included in RCP Safety information must be presented to students – PPT provided Rehearse safety communication with athletes in a practice plan per sport Provide the information to parents

19. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT 2013 - 2014 4. Concussion Management – HB2038 TEC Chapter 38, Sub Chapter D The information provided on the Health and Safety section of the UIL web site Training requirements for coaches, athletic trainers and potential members of a Concussion Oversight Team in the subject matter of concussions, including evaluation, prevention, symptoms, risks, and long-term effects UIL has created this Concussion Acknowledgement Form, which is required for all student athletes in grades 7-12 On the UIL web site is a syllabus that contains an outline of the required elements for the two hour coaches concussion education training

20. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 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

21. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 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 Evaluation form

22. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 C&CR Section 400 STUDENTS ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL UIL CONTEST Students Eligibility: Is not a high school graduate Is a full-time student (4 hours a day) Regular attendance / 15 day rule (Varsity only) Meets credit requirements (NO PASS NO PLAY) Enrolled in four year program Four year rule (clock starts in 9 th grade, consecutive) Was not recruited (PAPF-Varsity only) Awards Rule Meets requirements of C&CR Section 440

23. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 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)

24. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 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

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

26. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 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

27. UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028 MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. www.uiltexas.org (512) 471-5883 Darryl Beasley, Basketball Director dbeasley@uiltexas.org UIL Office (512) 471-5883 UIL Basketball Update 2013-2014