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UIL Regional Meet HandbookRegion III, A2018Whitney High SchoolWhitney, TexasTABLE OF CONTENTSUIL Contest Dates………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3Letter from the Regional Director………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4General Contest Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5Executive Committee…………………………………………………………………………………………………….6General Information………………………………………………………………………………………………………7EntryFees……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8Eligibility and Certification……………………………………………………………………………………………..9Athletic Contest Rules and Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………………………………10Athletic Executive Committee……………………………………………………………………………………….11Boys’ & Girls’ Track &Field…………………………………………………………………………………………….12-14State Track & Field Rules Protest Form………………………………………………………………………….15UIL Pole Vault Certification Form…………………………………………………………………………………..16Track & Field Meet Schedule of Events…………………………………………………………………………..17-18Boys’ & Girls’ Golf Information……………………………………………………………………………………….19Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis Information……………………………………………………………………………………20-21Other Notes & Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Maps………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………22Hotel Guide………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..23UIL Region III, A ? Whitney High SchoolTennis CompetitionWhitney High SchoolApril 19-20, 2018Golf CompetitionSquaw Valley Golf Course April 25-26, 2018Apache LinksGlen Rose, TexasTrack & Field MeetWhitney High SchoolApril 27-28, 2018November 1, 2017Dear 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. Kenneth Gilchrist, 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 WilliamsUIL Regional Meet Director (254)707-2491cwtandf@ General Contest InformationUIL Regional MeetRegion III, AWhitney High SchoolWhitney, TexasREGION III, A EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEDISTRICT ATHLETIC SPRING MEET CHAIRSDistrict SeventeenDistrict TwentyDistrict Twenty-TwoDavid StoutDiane InnisCraig ReedSpring meet chairSpring meet chairSpring meet chairBryson ISDCovington ISDDoddCity ISDPHONE:PHONE:PHONE:EmailemailemailDistrict EighteenDistrict Twenty-OneDistrict Twenty-ThreeCindy EdwardsGreg EnisSteve JohnsonSpring meet chairSpring meet chairSpring meet chairLipan ISDSlidell ISDCumby ISDPHONE:PHONE:PHONE:EmailemailemailDistrict NineteenDistrict Twenty-FourStanton MarwitzTroy BattsSpring meet chairSpring meet chairZephyr ISDUnion Hill ISDPHONE:PHONE:EmailemailREGIONAL SPRING MEET HOSTSTENNIS-Boys and GirlsGOLF-Boys and GirlsTRACK & FIELD-Boys and GirlsSquaw Valley Golf CourseWhitney High SchoolSteve HepplerMitch Williams2439 E HWY 671501 N. BrazosGlen Rose, Texas 76043Whitney, Texas 76692(254)897-7956(254)707-2491hepsteve@cwtandf@GENRAL INFORMATIONFOOD: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 DepartmentHave a Great Visit and Good Luck in the Competition!ENTRY FEESFEE 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.ELIGIBILITY AND CERTIFICATIONENTRIES: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 cwtandf@. 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 2018 UIL Athletic State Meets is posted on the UIL website at . 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.ATHLETIC CONTESTRULES AND GUIDELINESUIL Regional MeetRegion III, AWhitney High SchoolWhitney, TexasREGION III, A EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMitch Williams(254)707 -2491TRACK & FIELDSite: Whitney High SchoolDate: April 27-28, 2018Meet Director: Mitch WilliamsReferees:Doc Tyson, Jerry Sutterfield, Brandon Greenhaw, Chuck Benson, Robert Dagley, Ronnie PayneStarter: Randall BozarthScorer: Carla WilliamsGOLFSite: Squaw Valley Golf Course, Glen Rose TexasApache LinksDate: April 25-26, 2018Meet Director: Mitch WilliamsTournament Director: Steve HepplerTENNISSite: Whitney High SchoolDate: April 19-20, 2017Meet Director: Mitch WilliamsTournament Director: Jim & Anne DuncanBOYS’ & GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELDDATE:The boys’ and girls’ UIL Region III, A Track & Field competition will be held Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28, 2018.SITE:The 2018 Track & Field meet will be held at Whitney High School located at 1501 N. Brazos, Whitney, Texas 76692.MEET DIRECTOR:Mitch WilliamsMEET REFEREE:Mitch WilliamsSTARTER:Randall BozarthENTRIES & FEES:Entry fee is $5,200 per area The host of the area meet is responsible for payment AND will send in results. PLEASE INFORM ME WHO IS HOSTING AREA MEETS AND CONTACT INFO. These must be typed on the form on the UIL website. Then emailed before the certification deadline. If possible, please use the HY TEK Advancer File. If HY TEK is not available please contact me well in advance of the deadline. PLEASE CHECK ALL NAMES, SPELLINGS, AND GRADE LEVELS. Any incorrect information is the coaches’ responsibility. This information will be sent to the State meet. ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE MONDAY APRIL 23RD AT NOON. 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 26 at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria of Whitney HS. Packets (including meet information, numbers, etc.) will be available 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:Coaches will receive an awards schedule in their packet at the scratch meeting. Please be sure to have athletes present to receive their awards.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.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:National Federation Track & Field Rules with the UIL supplement will govern the Track & Field meets.Spikes no longer than ? inch are permitted, and only white athletic tape may be used for marking. All tape should be removed immediately after the event.Shot put and discus circles are concrete, so plan for appropriate footwear. 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.DISCUS Boys Friday 7:30 am – 9:00 amGirlsFriday 7:30 am – 9:00 amSHOT PUTBoysSaturday 6:30 am – 8:00amGirlsSaturday 6:30 am – 8:00amImplements 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. All eight competitors listed in each throwing flight will throw together.Field event check-in is 30 minutes prior to the event at the event site.Vertical events will run 5 alive.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.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.Preferred lanes: 4, 5, 3, 6, 2, 7, 1, 8.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.Entrance Gate: All officials, coaches, and trainers will enter and exit the complex from the southeast corner gate.BOYS’ & GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD (cont.)Please contact the Southwest Sports Medicine Clinic trainers if EMS assistance is needed.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). 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)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:If someone knows of an athlete that is ineligible or cannot fill their entry into the meet they need to follow the below steps: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.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.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 if HY TEK is not available please contact me well in advance of the deadline for further instructions. NO other format will be accepted.Have a great visit and Good Luck in the competition.TRACK &FIELD MEET 2018WILDCAT STADIUMWHITNEY HIGH SCHOOLSchedule of EventsUIL Region III, ABoys’ & Girls’ Track & FieldSchedule is approximate and rolling and is subject to change;Times will be adhered to as closely as possibleRunning order: Girls, BoysFRIDAY APRIL 2710:00 amLong JumpFinalsBoysDiscusFinalsBoysPole VaultFinalsBoys10:30 am 3200m RunFinalsGirls & Boys12:30 pmLong JumpFinalsGirlsDiscusFinalsGirlsAfter Boys VaultPoleVaultFinalsGirls3:30 pm4 x 100m RelayPrelimsGirls & Boys4:00 pm100m HurdlesPrelimsGirls4:15 pm110m HurdlesPrelimsBoys4:30 pm100m DashPrelimsGirls & Boys4:50 pm4 x 200m RelayPrelimsGirls & Boys5:15 pm400m DashPrelimsGirls & Boys5:35 pm300m HurdlesPrelimsGirls & Boys6:00 pm200m DashPrelimsGirls & Boys6:40 pm 4 x 400m RelayPrelimsGirls & BoysTRACK &FIELD MEET 2018WILDCAT STADIUMWHITNEY HIGH SCHOOLSchedule of EventsUIL Region III, ABoys’ & Girls’ Track & FieldSchedule is approximate and rolling and is subject to change;Times will be adhered to as closely as possibleRunning order: Girls, BoysSATURDAY, APRIL 289:00 amHigh JumpFinalsGirlsTriple JumpFinalsGirlsShot PutFinalsGirls11:00 amHigh JumpFinalsBoysTriple JumpFinalsBoysShot PutFinalsBoysShot Put- WC divisionFinalsGirls/Boys1:00 pm4 x 100m RelayFinalsGirls/Boys1:15 pm800 m RunFinalsGirls/Boys1:35 pm100m HurdlesFinalsGirls/Boys1:42 pm110m HurdlesFinalsGirls/Boys1:50 pm100m DashFinalsGirls/Boys/WC2:05 pm4 x 200m RelayFinalsGirls/Boys2:20 pm400m DashFinalsGirls/Boys/WC2:35 pm 300m HurdlesFinalsGirls/Boys2:55 pm200m DashFinalsGirls/Boys3:10 pm1600m RunFinalsGirls/Boys3:25 pm 4x 400m Relay FinalsGirls/BoysPlease refer to your coach’s information sheet for award times. It is your responsibility to have your athletes at the award stand to receive their medal. Thank you in advanceGOLF TOURNAMENT 2018SQUAW VALLEY GOLF COURSEAPACHE LINKSGLEN ROSE, TEXASUIL Region III, ABoys’ & Girls’ GolfDATE:The boys’ and girls’ UIL Region III, A Golf Tournament will be held Wednesday, April 25 through Thursday, April 26, 2018. The boys will play in the morning with the girls playing in the afternoon.SITE:The 2018 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.Meet Director:Mitch WilliamsTournament Director:Steve HepplerEntries & 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 5 pm Tuesday April 24 at Squaw Valley Golf Course. EACH qualifying team must bring a monitor. If you bring 2 teams you should bring 2 monitors. If you cannot bring a monitor please notify me at least 1 week rpior and a monitor will be provided at a cost of $50.Spectator Information:Carts will be available on a first come-first serve basis for a fee of $35 per day.Parking:FreePractice 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 19. If I don’t hear back from you with changes, your line-up will be the same as your district line-up.Mitch WilliamsSteve Heppler(254)707-2491Pro Shop (254)897-7956cwtandf@hepsteve@TENNIS TOURNAMENT 2018WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOLSchedule of EventsUIL Region III, ABoys’ & Girls’ TennisDATE:The boys’ and girls’ UIL Region III, A Tennis Tournament will be held Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20, 2018. SITE:The 2018 Tennis Tournament will be held at Whitney High School located at 1501 N. Brazos, Whitney, Texas 76692.Meet Director:Mitch WilliamsTournament Director:Jim & Anne DuncanEntries & 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 15 at 7:00 pm at the fieldhouse of Whitney HS.CHANGES:Just an update for those who attended last year, the construction has been completed and the spectator area is now covered with bleachers.Mitch WilliamsJim & Anne Duncan(254)707-2491(214)908-0528cwtandf@jimduncan1590@TENNIS TOURNAMENT 2018WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOLSchedule of EventsUIL Region III, ABoys’ & Girls’ TennisSCHEDULE:Thursday April 19th8:00 amBoys Singles9:15 amGirls Singles10:30 amBoys Doubles12:00 pmGirls Doubles1:00 pmMixed Doubles2:00 pmBoys Singles QuarterfinalsGirls Singles QuarterfinalsBoys Doubles Quaterfinals (x1)3:30 pmBoys Doubles Quarterfinals (x3)Girls Doubles QuarterfinalsMixed Doubles QuarterfinalsFriday April 20th 8:30 amBoys Singles SemifinalsGirls Singles SemifinalsMixed Doubles Semifinals9:45 amBoys Doubles SemifinalsGirls Doubles Semifinals11:00 amBoys Finals and 3rd PlaceGirls Finals and 3rd PlaceMixed Doubles Finals and 3rd Place1:00 pmBoys Doubles Finals and 3rd PlaceGirls Doubles Finals and 3rd Place4:00 pm Playbacks if necessary (time will be adjusted to 1 hr after conclusion of 1 pm matchView a flyover of the Golf course by clicking the following link:course-flyover/ HOTEL GUIDE*Be Sure to Mention UIL REGIONAL TRACK AND TENNIS to receive the rate quote NOTE all rooms will charge a 7% city tax from which you are not exempt. Several provide free breakfast of some type.HILLSBOROGLEN ROSEEconolodge$45Holiday Inn Express1515 Old Brandon Rd 113 Paluxy Summit Blvd.Hillsboro Tx., 76645Glen Rose Tx., 76043(254)582-3333(254)898-9900Hampton Inn $80 Comfort Inn102 Dynasty Drive1615 NE Big Bend TrailHillsboro Tx., 76645Glen Rose Tx., 76043(254)582-9100(254)898-8900La Quinta $65 - $69Quality Inn1513 Old Brandon Rd1614 NE Big Bend TrailHillsboro Tx., 76645Glen Rose Tx., 76043(254)580-1300(254)897-2111Days Inn$50Best Western307 South East I-351311 NE Big Bend TrailHillsboro Tx., 76645Glen Rose Tx., 76043(254)582-3493(254)897-4818Quality Inn $70La Quinta1505 Hillview Drive101 Bo Gibbs Blvd.Hillsboro Tx., 76645Glen Rose Tx., 76043(254)582-0220(254)898-0679Motel 6 $40-$46Hotels are also available in Cleburne and Granbury.1506 Hillview DriveHillsboro Tx., 76645(254)580-9000Super 8 $69.951512 Hillview DriveHillsboro Tx., 76645(254)580-0404Comfort Suites$81-$87203 Outlet DriveHillsboro Tx., 76645(254)582-8800 ................
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