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UIL Regional Meet Handbook

Region III, A

2019

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Whitney High School

Whitney, Texas

TABLE OF CONTENTS

UIL Contest Dates………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

Letter from the Regional Director………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

General Contest Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

Executive Committee…………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 General Information………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Entry Fees……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 Eligibility and Certification……………………………………………………………………………………………..9

Athletic Contest Rules and Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………………………………10

Athletic Executive Committee……………………………………………………………………………………….11 Boys’ & Girls’ Track &Field…………………………………………………………………………………………….12-14 State Track & Field Rules Protest Form………………………………………………………………………….15 UIL Pole Vault Certification Form…………………………………………………………………………………..16 Track & Field Meet Schedule of Events…………………………………………………………………………..17-18 Boys’ & Girls’ Golf Information……………………………………………………………………………………….19 Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis Information……………………………………………………………………………………20-21

Other Notes & Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Maps………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………22 Hotel Guide………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..23

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UIL Region III, A • Whitney High School

Tennis Competition Whitney High School April 18-19, 2019

Golf Competition Squaw Valley Golf Course April 22-25, 2019

Apache Links

Glen Rose, Texas

Track & Field Meet Whitney High School April 26-27, 2019

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November 1, 2018

Dear UIL Sponsors and Participants,

Greetings and welcome to Whitney High School and Whitney Texas. What a privilege it is to host the UIL Region III, A Spring Meet. We are grateful for this opportunity. It is our goal to provide the best possible personnel for the students to excel in their competitions.

Please use this online handbook as a guide for the UIL competitions. This resource is created to provide information concerning all aspects of the spring competition. Should you have any questions, please contact your district representative at the top of page six; if he/she cannot help you, please feel free to contact me, Mitch Williams at (254) 707-2491.

There are many individuals who will be instrumental in the operations of your competitions. I want to take this moment to introduce several of these Individuals. I would not be able to perform my duties without them. Mr. Gene Solis the Superintendent for Whitney ISD who is responsible for our wonderful facilities and for his vision to make Whitney ISD one of the best in Texas. Mark Byrd, Athletic Director for Whitney ISD who does everything to make sure we have the best possible in all aspects. The School Board, faculty, students, and parents of Whitney ISD for their cooperation and understanding in this endeavor are also equally important.

I want to wish you the best of luck during your competition and again welcome to Whitney. I hope your visit is memorable. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to e-mail or call me. You will find my information below.

Sincerely,

Mitch Williams

UIL Regional Meet Director

(254)707-2491

[email protected]

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mailto:[email protected]

General Contest Information

UIL Regional MeetRegion III, A

Whitney High SchoolWhitney, Texas

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REGION III, A EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DISTRICT ATHLETIC SPRING MEET CHAIRS

District Seventeen District Twenty District Twenty-TwoKen Wimberley Holly Campbell Greg EnisSpring meet chair Spring meet chair Spring meet chairEvant ISD Gordon ISD Slidell ISDPHONE: PHONE: PHONE:Email Email Email

District Eighteen District Twenty-One District Twenty-ThreeStanton Marwitz Cliff Gilmore Gary BillingsleySpring meet chair Spring meet chair Spring meet chairZephyr ISD Perrin-Whitt ISD Cumby ISDPHONE: PHONE: PHONE:Email Email Email

District Nineteen District Twenty-FourCurt Haley Robert McCrawSpring meet chair Spring meet chairLingleville ISD Union Hill ISDPHONE: PHONE:Email Email

REGIONAL SPRING MEET HOSTS

TENNIS-Boys and Girls GOLF-Boys and GirlsTRACK & FIELD-Boys and Girls Squaw Valley Golf CourseWhitney High School Steve HepplerMitch Williams 2439 E HWY 671501 N. Brazos Glen Rose, Texas 76043Whitney, Texas 76692 (254)897-7956(254)707-2491 [email protected]@gmail.com

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GENRAL INFORMATION

FOOD: Concession stand will be open for tennis and track & field meets. Also various restaurants and fast food franchises located nearby. The Pro Shop will be open at the golf course and there are also various restaurants and fast food franchises nearby.

FIRSTAID: There will be a trainer on site courtesy of Southwest Sports Medicine Clinic of Waco.

LOST & FOUND: Lost and found services are not provided. Participants and guests are responsible for their own property.

SECURITY: City of Whitney Police Department

Have a Great Visit and Good Luck in the Competition!

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ENTRY FEES

FEE PAYMENTS: Regional fees for golf, tennis, and track & field must be paid in order for coachesto receive their information and packets at their respective coaches meeting. Please have your business office make notes to help us keep these payments straight.

TENNIS FEES: The entry fee per district is $400. The DISTRICT DIRECTOR will submit 1 check to cover all the entrants of that district. Please make your checks payable to Whitney ISD. This is due at the seeding meeting. Please note on check; Regional Tennis.

GOLF FEES: The entry fee per district is $1,800. The DISTRICT DIRECTOR will be responsible for this payment. Please make your checks payable to Whitney ISD due at coaches, meeting. Please note on check; Regional Golf. Practice rounds will be available at Squaw Valley for $29 per person. This is made payable to Squaw Valley Golf Course. NOTE: Spectator carts will be available for $35 per day.

TRACK & FIELD: The entry fee per area is $5,200. The AREA DIRECTOR will be responsible for this payment. This will be due at the scratch meeting. Please note on check; Regional Track. Each school will receive 4 coaches’ wristbands (2 boys, 2 girls). Additional wristbands may be purchased for $20 each.NOTE: Spectator admission is $5 for students and $10 for adults each day.

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ELIGIBILITY AND CERTIFICATION

ENTRIES: The District Meet Results form serves ONLY as the official entry form for all athletic entries. Each District Director General is responsible for sending the athletic form to the regional site immediately following the district meet. Send forms via email to [email protected]. Coaches may also be required to submit ONLINE entries. Follow the guidelines for the individual sports.

ELIGIBILITY: The eligibility of a student competing at the regional meet is the responsibility of the individual school.

ACADEMIC CONFLICTS: If a student who has followed the State Conflict Pattern earn eligibility to compete at the regional level in more than one event and finds that he/she has a full or partial conflict in the two events, he/she must make a choice if which contest he/she will participate in. No adjustments will be considered to accommodate the conflict.

WITHDRAWALS/ALTERNATES: If a contestant cannot attend the Regional Spring Meet, the contestant’s principal or sponsor must notify the District Director of their district and request that he/she contact the alternate and Regional Director.

WINNERS PACKETS: Information regarding the 2019 UIL Athletic State Meets is posted on the UIL website at uiltexas.org. Information packets will not be mailed to schools or handed out during the regional meets. Coaches and contestants must go to the UIL website for the tentative schedule, UT parking, UT campus map, and other vital State Meet Information. Responsibility for knowing times, dates, and sites of State Meet Events rests solely with the coaches and contestants.

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ATHLETIC CONTESTRULES AND GUIDELINES

UIL Regional MeetRegion III, A

Whitney High SchoolWhitney, Texas

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REGION III, A EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Mitch Williams(254)707 -2491

TRACK & FIELD

Site: Whitney High School

Date: April 26-27, 2019

Meet Director: Mitch Williams

Referees: Doc Tyson, Jerry Sutterfield, Brandon Greenhaw, Chuck Benson, Robert Dagley, Paul Hurst, Dwayne Richters,

Starter: Randall Bozarth

Scorer: Carla Williams

GOLF

Site: Squaw Valley Golf Course, Glen Rose TexasApache Links

Date: April 22-25, 2019


Tournament Director: Steve Heppler

TENNIS

Site: Whitney High School

Date: April 18-19, 2019


Tournament Director: Jim & Anne Duncan

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BOYS’ & GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD

DATE: The boys’ and girls’ UIL Region III, A Track & Field competition will be held Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, 2019.

SITE: The 2019 Track & Field meet will be held at Whitney High School located at 1501 N. Brazos, Whitney, Texas 76692.

MEET DIRECTOR: Mitch Williams

MEET REFEREE: Mitch Williams

STARTER: Randall Bozarth

ENTRIES & FEES: PLEASE INFORM ME WHO IS HOSTING AREA MEETS AND CONTACT INFO. Entry fee is $5,200 per area. The host of the area meet is responsible for payment AND will send in results. If possible, please use the HY TEK Advancer File. If you use Track-Mate see the instructions below. 1. TRACK MATE INSTRUCTIONS

a. Make sure School codes match those located on the UIL website.b. Make sure the Event codes match those located on the UIL website.c. Results>Export Results>Change the export format to HY-TEK Semi-

colon Delimited Format>Winners Only>Export>Only Export the Varsity Boys/Girls>Export>Change the Export Some Winners Option to 4>Save. Then attach in an email and send to [email protected]

PLEASE CHECK ALL NAMES, SPELLINGS, AND GRADE LEVELS. Any incorrect information is the coaches’ responsibility. This information will be sent to the

State meet. Please email entries ASAP. ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE SATURDAY APRIL 20TH AT MIDNIGHT. Please follow the proper procedure as outlined in the UIL manual when changes occur. Any and All changes made after that time must go through me by email.

COACHES’ MEETING: There will be a coaches’ scratch meeting Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria of Whitney HS. Packets (including meet information, numbers, etc.) will be available at this time. Coaches may also weigh in implements at this time. After this meeting, packets may be picked up at the ticket office of the home side. Coaches’ packets will include four coaches’ passes per school. Additional passes may be purchased for $20.00 each and may be used by staff only. Athletes will be admitted using their numbers as identification. All changes must be made by the conclusion of the coaches’ meeting.

SPECTATOR ADMISSION: Admission fee is $5.00 for students and $10.00 for adults each day.

PARKING: Buses parking is designated on the map on page 22. Subject to change.

AWARDS: Athletes will receive their awards immediately following the certification of results.

TRACK USAGE & SCHEDULING: Limited use of the running track will be available daily from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Areas of use will be discussed at the Coaches’ meeting.

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BOYS’ & GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD (cont.)

PROTEST PROCEDURES: All protests relating to matters which develop during the meet should be made at once and no later than 30 minutes after the result has been officially announced, or within 15 minutes in a preliminary round. Any such protest must be made in WRITING (including a $25.00 fee) by the head coach and submitted to the head official. Forms are available on page 15. Verbal protests will not be accepted. The decision made by the referee will be FINAL.

RULES: Rules are as follows:1. National Federation Track & Field Rules with the UIL supplement will

govern the Track & Field meets.2. Spikes no longer than ¼ inch are permitted, and only white athletic tape

may be used for marking. All tape should be removed immediately after the event.

3. Shot put and discus circles are concrete, so plan for appropriate footwear. 4. Implements should be marked with the school name. They should be

turned into the appropriate official at the implement check- in area no

later than the designated times. THERE WILL BE AN EARLY IMPLEMENT WEIGH IN AT THE COACHES MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT.

DISCUS Friday 9:00 am - 9:30 am

SHOT PUT Saturday8:00 am – 8:30 am

Implements shall be impounded at the above times and delivered to the site prior to the event. Implements will not be released until the final in each event is concluded. Weigh-in rooms are located at the field house.

Implements that do not qualify will remain in the impound area until the competition is over. They may be reclaimed after the event is over.

5. All eight competitors listed in each throwing flight will throw together.6. Field event check-in is 30 minutes prior to the event at the event site.7. Vertical events will run 5 alive.8. Running event check-in is 30 minutes prior to the event. Athletes will not

be permitted on the infield prior to this time. Hip numbers and bib numbers must be visible.

9. The athletes’ warm-up area is located near the check-in tent. Athletes may only access the infield through the gate located at the pre- check-in area.

10. Preferred lanes: 4, 5, 3, 6, 2, 7, 1, 8.11. Properly assigned competitor numbers must be worn on the front of the

uniform. The computer program is keyed by these numbers. Competitor numbers will be included in the team packet and will admit the athletes into the Track Complex.

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BOYS’ & GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD (cont.)

12. Entrance Gate: All officials, coaches, and trainers will enter and exit the complex from the southeast corner gate.

13. Please contact the Southwest Sports Medicine Clinic trainers if EMS assistance is needed.

14. Team area is located in the baseball field as designated on the map on page 22. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TURF FIELD AND STAKES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. Tents will not be permitted in the spectator areas (e.g. bleacher areas).

15. The Warm up area will be located on the softball field. Once athletes have checked in they must be race ready. They will be escorted to the track for their event. (14 and 15 are subject to change according to playoff schedule)

16. Please note that the 3200m run, both boys and girls, has been placed early in the order of events and will be run as a final from a waterfall start. The same treatment applies for the 1600m run, which will be Saturday; as a final with a waterfall start.

ENTRY CHANGES:2. If someone knows of an athlete that is ineligible or cannot fill their entry

into the meet they need to follow the below steps:a. This person needs to send a written correspondence to the

following people; District Chair, Mitch Williams, the coach of the team who has the ineligible athlete, and the coach who has the new athlete entry. Please include the change and the add information. Include the name of the event, name and school of athlete being dropped, name and school of athlete being added, male or female, grade, and time or distance for both athletes.

b. Any discussion should take place prior to this communication being sent as notes above. Once all parties have been notified in writing and the above process satisfied by this e-mail loop, Mitch will respond with received or accepted and the change will be made.

3. All changes must be made before the conclusion of the coaches’ meeting held on Thursday night. Please submit all entries via e-mail, faxes will not be accepted. The format to send entries should be via the HY-TEK Advancer File.

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Have a great visit and Good Luck in the competition.

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TRACK &FIELD MEET 2019

WILDCAT STADIUMWHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL

Schedule of EventsUIL Region III, A

Boys’ & Girls’ Track & Field

Schedule is approximate and rolling and is subject to change;Times will be adhered to as closely as possible

Running order: Girls, Boys

FRIDAY APRIL 2610:00 am Long Jump Finals Boys

Discus Finals BoysPole Vault Finals Girls

10:30 am 3200m Run Finals Girls & Boys

12:30 pm Long Jump Finals GirlsDiscus Finals GirlsPole Vault Finals Boys

3:30 pm 4 x 100m Relay Prelims Girls & Boys

4:00 pm 100m Hurdles Prelims Girls

4:15 pm 110m Hurdles Prelims Boys

4:30 pm 100m Dash Prelims Girls & Boys



5:35 pm 300m Hurdles Prelims Girls & Boys



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TRACK &FIELD MEET 2019

WILDCAT STADIUMWHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL


Boys’ & Girls’ Track & Field

Schedule is approximate and rolling and is subject to change;Times will be adhered to as closely as possible

Running order: Girls, Boys

SATURDAY, APRIL 279:00 am High Jump Finals Boys

Triple Jump Finals GirlsShot Put Finals Girls

11:00 am High Jump Finals GirlsTriple Jump Finals BoysShot Put Finals BoysShot Put- WC division Finals Girls/Boys

1:00 pm 4 x 100m Relay Finals Girls/Boys

1:15 pm 800 m Run Finals Girls/Boys

1:35 pm 100m Hurdles Finals Girls/Boys


1:50 pm 100m Dash Finals Girls/Boys/WC

2:05 pm 4 x 200m Relay Finals Girls/Boys

2:20 pm 400m Dash Finals Girls/Boys/WC


2:55 pm 200m Dash Finals Girls/Boys

3:10 pm 1600m Run Finals Girls/Boys

3:25 pm 4x 400m Relay Finals Girls/Boys

Awards will be presented immediately following certification of results on the field.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT 2019

SQUAW VALLEY GOLF COURSEAPACHE LINKS

GLEN ROSE, TEXAS

UIL Region III, ABoys’ & Girls’ Golf

DATE: The boys’ and girls’ UIL Region III, A Golf Tournament will be held Monday, April 22 through Thursday, April 25, 2019. The boys will play on Monday and Tuesday with the girls playing Wednesday and Thursday.

SITE: The 2019 Golf Tournament will be held at the Apache Links Course of Squaw Valley Golf Course located at 2439 E HWY 67 Glen Rose, Texas 76043.


Tournament Director: Steve Heppler

Entries & Fees: Entry fee for each district is $1,800. The District Director is responsible for this payment and entries. Please make your checks payable to Whitney ISD. Entries should be typed on the UIL form and submitted by email. Please note on check; Regional Golf.

Coaches Meeting: There will be a coaches meeting at 7:30 am Monday April 22 for the boys and Wednesday April 24 for the girls. at Squaw Valley Golf Course. Monitors are not required this year due to past conflicts. If you wish to bring a monitor that is up to you.

Spectator Information: Carts will be available on a first come-first serve basis for a fee of $35 per day.

Parking: Free

Practice Rounds: Practice rounds will be available at Squaw Valley for $32 per person. This is made payable to Squaw Valley Golf Course. Please contact the pro shop for tee times.

Changes: If you would like to change your order or have a sub(s), please let me know by 8am on Thursday April 18. If I don’t hear back from you with changes, your line-up will be the same as your district line-up.

Mitch Williams Steve Heppler(254)707-2491 Pro Shop (254)897-7956cwtandf @gmail.com [email protected]

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TENNIS TOURNAMENT 2019WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL


Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis

DATE: The boys’ and girls’ UIL Region III, A Tennis Tournament will be held Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, 2019.

SITE: The 2019 Tennis Tournament will be held at Whitney High School located at 1501 N. Brazos, Whitney, Texas 76692.


Tournament Director: Jim & Anne Duncan

Entries & Fees: The entry fee per district is $400. The District Director is responsible for payment AND entries. Please make your checks payable to Whitney ISD. Please make sure to type the names of the players who qualify out of your district on the form on the UIL website. Also, Please note on check Regional Tennis.

COACHES’ MEETING: There will be a coaches’ meeting Sunday, April 14 at 4:00 pm at the fieldhouse of Whitney HS.

CHANGES: We will play 3 rounds the first day weather permitting leaving only championship rounds and playbacks for Friday.

Mitch Williams Jim & Anne Duncan(254)707-2491 (214)908-0528

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TENNIS TOURNAMENT 2019WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL


Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis

SCHEDULE: (rolling schedule-times are approximate) We will play 3 rounds on the first day weather permitting.

Thursday April 19th

9:00 am Boys Singles

10:15 am Girls Singles

11:30 am Boys Doubles

12:30 pm Girls Doubles

1:30 pm Mixed Doubles

2:30 pm Boys Singles QuarterfinalsGirls Singles QuarterfinalsBoys Doubles Quaterfinals Girls Doubles Quarterfinals

4:30 pm Mixed Doubles QuarterfinalsBoys Singles SemifinalsGirls Singles Semifinals

5:45 pm Boys Doubles SemifinalsGirls Doubles SemifinalsMixed Doubles Semifinals

Friday April 20th 9:00 am Boys Finals and 3rd PlaceGirls Finals and 3rd PlaceBoys Doubles Finals and 3rd Place

10:30 pm Girls Doubles Finals and 3rd PlaceMixed Doubles Finals and 3rd Place

12:00 pm Playbacks if necessary (time will be adjusted to 1 hr after conclusion of 1 pm match

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View a flyover of the Golf course by clicking the following link:www.squawvalleygc.com/course-flyover/

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HOTEL GUIDE

*Be Sure to Mention UIL REGIONAL TRACK AND TENNIS. NOTE all rooms will charge a 7% city tax from which you are not exempt. Several provide free breakfast of some type.

HILLSBORO GLEN ROSE

Econolodge Holiday Inn Express1515 Old Brandon Rd 113 Paluxy Summit Blvd.Hillsboro Tx., 76645 Glen Rose Tx., 76043(254)582-3333 (254)898-9900

Hampton Inn Comfort Inn102 Dynasty Drive 1615 NE Big Bend TrailHillsboro Tx., 76645 Glen Rose Tx., 76043(254)582-9100 (254)898-8900

La Quinta Quality Inn1513 Old Brandon Rd 1614 NE Big Bend TrailHillsboro Tx., 76645 Glen Rose Tx., 76043(254)580-1300 (254)897-2111

Days Inn Best Western307 South East I-35 1311 NE Big Bend TrailHillsboro Tx., 76645 Glen Rose Tx., 76043(254)582-3493 (254)897-4818

Quality Inn La Quinta1505 Hillview Drive 101 Bo Gibbs Blvd.Hillsboro Tx., 76645 Glen Rose Tx., 76043(254)582-0220 (254)898-0679

Motel 6 Hotels are also available in Cleburne, Granbury, Clifton, and West.1506 Hillview DriveHillsboro Tx., 76645(254)580-9000

Super 8 1512 Hillview DriveHillsboro Tx., 76645(254)580-0404

Comfort Suites203 Outlet DriveHillsboro Tx., 76645(254)582-8800

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