A meeting of the UIL Standing Committee on Athletics will be held on June 13, 2023, at the Austin Marriott North according to the following agenda, unless otherwise announced by the Chair. The standing committee meeting will begin 15 minutes after the conclusion of the full Council meeting which begins at 8:00 a.m.
The purpose of this committee is to consider proposals for changes in the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules that have athletic-related aspects in order to report recommendations to the Legislative Council on June 13, 2023. The meeting is a business meeting of the committee and not a public hearing. Thus, presentations may not be made by outside groups or individuals during this meeting. If one of the committee members needs clarification, questions may be asked of those in attendance. The UIL Director or a designated member of the UIL staff and Legislative Council members not assigned to this committee shall be recognized to speak on any issue.
New Business
Note: The written proposals are from the public, not UIL.
- Written Proposals from the Public
a. A proposal to prohibit train horns at football games
b. A proposal to allow 1A schools to participate in additional tournaments in
exchange for individual games
c. A proposal to prohibit cheerleaders at basketball games
d. A proposal to allow audio communication devices for hearing-impaired
athletes in basketball
e. A proposal to allow the district champion home field advantage in the first
round of soccer playoffs
f. A proposal to allow two PE courses
g. A proposal to require officials to be paid for games canceled by the schools
within 5 days
h. A proposal to add boys volleyball as a UIL-sanctioned activity
i. A proposal to allow boys to participate on the girl’s volleyball team
j. A proposal to prohibit coaches from coaching their own child at the school
they are employed
k. A proposal to extend the December game limitation rule to Thanksgiving
break
l. A proposal to amend the softball and baseball rules regarding batters
m. A proposal to add table tennis as a UIL-sanctioned activity
n. A proposal to prohibit all athletic activities during the month of July
o. A proposal to allow coaches to coach 7 on 7 leagues in the summer
