District 2AAAAA
Rules and Procedures

Introduction
The following information consists of rules and procedures enacted by the District 2AAAAA District Executive Committee. The first section includes specific information in alphabetical order by topic. The second section includes specific information in alphabetical order by sport. The date in parentheses indicates the date of the DEC Meeting at which the rule or procedure was approved.

The 2AAAAA District Executive Committee (DEC) Minutes will not be published online.

Changes made after August 2000 will be underlined.

Topics

Band Chaperones - Varsity Football (8-13-1991)

Bi-District Agreement between 1AAAAA and 2AAAAA (1994, affirmed 6-23-1999)
This proposal was agreed upon by the athletic directors of EPISD, SISD and YISD beginning with the 1994-95 season. Cost and organizational factors were the major rational behind the proposal.

The 2AAAAA principals reached consensus that these rules supersede UIL rules (8-24-2000).

Volleyball
The 1st place teams get byes to the next round. The other four teams play a doubleheader bi-district with the # 2 team of 2AAAAA hosting for '94-95, '96-97, '98-99, '00-01, etc.. The # 2 team of 1AAAAA hosts for '95-96, '97-98, '99-2000, etc.

Football
The top three district teams advance to the Bi-District round and are ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
The team from each district with the largest enrollment goes into the large enrollment division. If one team has a higher ranking within its district than the ranking of the team in the other district, the higher ranked team will host the lower ranked team. If both teams have a similar ranking within their respective districts, a coin toss will determine which team will host.
Of the two teams from each each district advancing in regular AAAAA post season, based on the original rankings, the team with the higher ranking from each district will host the team with the lower ranking of the team from the other district. If the two opposing teams have the same ranking, then a coin toss will determine the host team.

Basketball and Soccer
The championship team gets a first round bye. For bi-district games, the # 2 team in each district hosts the # 3 team.

Baseball and Softball
The championship team gets a first round bye. If the bi-district is to be a one game playoff, then the # 2 team will host the # 3 team. If the bi-district is to be a best 2 of 3 series, the # 2 team may choose to host the Friday game or host the one/two Saturday games. The # 3 team would host the game(s) not chosen by the # 2 team.

Chairperson (6-14-2000)
Phil Hatch, Montwood HS will serve as the 2AAAAA Chairperson for 2000-01 and 2001-02.
Carol Allen, Hanks HS served as the 2AAAAA Chairperson for 1998-99 and 1999-2000.

District Meet Entry Due Dates
Unless otherwise specified, entries are due 10 days prior to the district meet.
Cross Country: NA
Golf:
Swimming:
Tennis:
Track:
Wrestling:

Eligibility Forms (9-27-2000)
Varsity eligibility will be recorded through the 2AAAAA DEC Chairman , YISD Athletic Office and Socorro Athletic Department. Lower level eligibility will be recorded at the YISD Athletic Office and the SISD Athletic Department.
Team sport and individual sport eligibility forms are due prior to the first varsity contest.

El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Selections (2-5-1998)
A form will be sent out to assist in determining the campus male and female nominations for the high school athletes to represent YISD and SISD for the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame. Forms will be sent out in mid-March and are to be returned in April. Honorees will be recognized at the May Banquet.

Hosting Rotation (2-1-2000)
School.................1998-99.......1999-2000.......2000-01.......2001-02.......
Americas....................X.....................Cross Country......Swimming.........Track..............
Bel Air.......................Wrestling-3......X..........................Cross Country..Swimming........
Del Valle....................Tennis..............Wrestling-3...........X.....................Cross Country..
Eastwood...................Golf.................Tennis...................Wrestling-3/4...X....................
Hanks........................Track...............Golf......................Tennis...............Wrestling-3/4..
Montwood................Swimming.........Track....................Golf..................Tennis.............
Socorro.....................Cross Country..Swimming.............Track................Golf................
Socorro.......................................................................(Region I Wrestling Tournament)

Letter Awards (2-1-1989)
The lettering of an athlete should be left to the descretion of the head coach when the lack of participation is the result of a disabling injury. Athletes not completing the season for any reason other than an unavoidable move from the attendance zone will not be awrded a letter even though the criteria may have been satisfied.

Football: should play one half of the quarters played during the season or be a regular on one of the speciality teams, or at the descretion of the coach.

Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer: should play in one half of the games played.

Track and Field: should participate in at least 6 meets during the regular season and in the district meet.

Baseball (and Softball): should play in one half of the total games during the season or pitch a total of 35 innings. Relief pitchers letter at the descretion of the coach.

Tennis: should play in a least 15 dual matches, enter in at least 3 school tournaments and play in the district tournament.

Swimming: should swim in at least 6 meets, 3 of which must be major, and participate in the district tournament.

Golf: should play in 6 tournaments and play in the district tournament.

Cross Country: should run in 5 major meets and in the district meet.

Gymnastics: should participate in 3/4 of the meets during the regular season and participate in the district meet.

Trainers: should work a minimum of two seasonal sports or one year round sport and be a junior in eligibility.

Managers: should work a minimum of two years in seasonal sport or one year in a year round sport and be a junior in eligibility.

Wrestling: should compete in 6 varsity tournaments or quadrangulars during the season and participate in the district tournament (9-27-2000).

Mechanical and Other Noisemakers (9-27-2000)
District 2AAAAA schools will follow UIL Rules for gymnasiums and fieldhouses (1208, (n)).

Moving Athletes (6-23-1999)
UIL guidelines will be used to determine the proper means of moving students in Athletics. In individual sports a school whose team wins an open division must have a full varsity team in order to be recognized as open division champions and receive the team award.

Officials' Pay (6-14-2000)

Varsity officials will be paid according to the UIL Pay Scale.

Sub-Varsity Officials
Baseball (12-9-1999): Single JV/B/C: $ 23.00.
Basketball (9-22-1999):
Football (6-14-2000): Single JV/B/C: $ 23.00; Single 9th: $ 20.00.
Soccer
Softball (12-9-1999): Single JV/B/C: $ 23.00.
Volleyball (6-14-2000): Single JV/B: $ 17.00; Single 9th: $ 13.00.
Wrestling

Protests
Any protest must be made prior to district certification (Volleyball 6-14-2000, Baseball 12-9-1999, Basketball 9-22-1999).

Realignment (2-1-2000)
A member representing a 2AAAAA school will draw for numbers for scheduling and realignment at the DEC meeting on the day of the realignment. These numbers will determine the position in the UIL rotation for single and double round robin scheduling for the next two years.

Signs (Volleyball 6-14-2000, Basketball 9-22-1999)
A school will be permitted one non-provocative spirit sign at a game, subject to approval by the principal.

Ticket Prices (6-14-2000)
Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling; Sub-Varsity Football
Adult Gate: $ 2.00
Student Gate: $ 1.00
Varsity Football
Adult Pre-Game: $ 4.00; Adult Gate: $ 5.00
Student Pre-Game: $ 2.00; Student Gate: $ 3.00

Tiebreakers - Varsity
2AAAAA Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball (adopted 10-27-1992, reaffirmed 6-23-1999)
The three teams representing the district in post-season play-off games will be the first, second and third place teams with the best win/loss percentage at the end of the double round robin. If two or more teams are tied at the end of the double round, all will be declared co-champions.
If two teams tie for first place, the coaches may opt to flip a coin to determine who will represent the district as the 1st and 2nd place teams rather than have a one game playoff. Should one team prefer a coin flip and the other a game, they will flip a coin to see if a game will be played. If, due to the flip, the game is not played, another flip will determine the 1st and 2nd place representatives. If, due to the flip, the game is played, the winner will represent the district as the 1st place team. The game will be played at a site to be determined by the teams involved.
If three teams tie, the teams will flip coins. The odd team draws a bye. The two remaining teams will play. The winner will play the team with the bye. The winner of this game will represent as the #1 team. The loser will be the #2 team if that team has beaten the other team in the first round game. If these teams have not met, they will play for # 2 and #3 spots. These games will be played at a site determined by the teams involved.
If four teams tie, they will daw for positions. The games will be played, with the winners playing one game to determine the 1st and 2nd place representatives. Losers in the first round will play to represent as the #3 team. These games will be played a site to be determined by the teams involved.
If five teams tie, all teams will draw numbers. The team drawing # 1 will get a first round bye. The other four will draw for places as in the first round of the four team bracket. The winnner of these two games would flip for a bye with the other team playing the first round bye team. The winner of this game will represent in the #1 position.The other two teams will flip for the right to represent in the #2 and #3 positions.
If there is a clear-cut champion and there is a tie for second place or third place, the above method will used to break the tie. A team that is tied for the right to play post season will not lose that opportunity on an initial coin toss, but will have the right to a playoff. However, teams that are tied and will definately progress to the playoffs, may opt to toss a coin for the right to represent in a certain position without having to play the game.

2AAAAA Football (6-14-2000)
First Place: If two teams are tied in percentage, the tie will be broken by the score of their district game. If three or more teams are tied, teams will coin flip coins with the odd team going out until only two teams remain - this tie will be broken as described above.
Second Place: If first place is determined and two teams or more teams are tied for second place, then the procedures described above will apply.
Third Place: If first and second place are determined and two or more teams are tied for third place, then the procedures described above will apply.

2AAAAA Soccer (12-9-1999)
1. Head to Head Record between the teams ties.
2. Revert to UIL Tiebreaker Rules.

Tiebreakers - Sub Varsity Levels
In case of a tie at a sub varsity level, the teams tied for 1st place based on win/loss percentage will be declared co-champions (Volleyball 6-14-2000, Baseball 12-9-1999, Basketball 9-22-1999).

Tournament Play
Tournament play cannot affect District play (6-23-99).

Transfer Rule (8-29-1990)
UIL Rules regarding transfers and residence only apply to varsity athletes.

Unsportsmanlike Rule (adopted 11-1-1990; reaffirmed 6-23-1999)
In the event of an un-sportsmanlike athletic confrontation (physical/verbal altercations), any non-participating individual (student trainers, managers, players) who enters the competitive area of an athletic contest is subject to the following regulations:
1. He/she is not allowed to play in the next two games, or in the next two games he/she is physically able to compete as based on a physician's or athletic trainer's written release.
2. He/she will not be a member of any athletic team until he/she has sat out two contests:
.....a. If he/she participates in a sport whose season does not have two games remaining in the season, the penalty will carry over to the season of the following school year.
.....b. If a non-senior participates in only one sport and the sport does not have two games remaining in the season, the penalty will carry over to the season the following school year.
3. He/she must attend athletic period only:
.....a. He/she will not participate in team drills.
.....b. The coach will assign other activities for grading purposes.
4. He/she may not have contact with the team except for the athletic period:
.....a. May not travel on the team bus.
.....b. May not wear any part of the team uniform.
.....c. May not occupy the team area before or after the athletic period or during any contest.
An employee breaking any of these regulations is subject to reprimand and disciplinary action.

Video Rules (5-13-1998)
District 2AAAAA will allow identified parents to video athletic contests.

Sports

Baseball (12-9-1999)
The official baseball for district play will be a Diamond D-1.
Two umpires will be assigned for each game by the El Paso Umpires Association.
Official scorer must be from the home team.
Speed up Rule is adopted for district play.
The 10 run rule is effect for regular season and playoff games.
Prior to the game, the two principals may postpone the game if deemed necessary. The Athletic Director(s) should be notified immediately.
C Team is Non-Honors and no team championship will be awarded.
Coaches will be allowed to occupy the coaches boxes provided they are in uniform.
In playoff games/matches both schools shall have a designated school administrator.

Basketball (9-22-1999)
The official game ball for boys games will be a top grade leather or composite basketball provided by the home team. All girl's teams will be playing with a regulation size girl's ball, which is top grade leather or composite and will be provided by the home team.
One photographer from each school will be allowed on the floor during a basketball game.
Varsity, JV/B and 9th teams will wear light colored jerseys.

Cross Country (6-14-2000)
Varsity boys will run three miles and varsity girls will run two miles.
The championship will be determined at the District 2AAAAA Meet to be held at Blackie Chesher Park on October 28, 2000 starting at 9:00 AM. The top ten individuals and top three teams will advance to Regionals in Lubbock on November 6, 2000.
Meet Guidelines:
1. A meet official may request that an athlete remove any jewelry, illegal headgear or inappropriate apparel prior to a race. A coach from an opposing team may bring a uniform infraction to the attention of an official prior to a race. The official will then take appropriate action. An official will allow the athlete up to five minutes to remove the illegal article. Failure to follow an official's directive will result in disqualification. If an athlete rolls up an illegal spandex and it becomes visible during a race, the athlete will be disqualified. There will be no apparel protests after a competitior has begun a race.
2. The DEC Policy on sub-varsity teams and varsity teams will be strictly adherred to in 2AAAAA competition. This will be enacted prior to the competition whenever possible, but may be enacted at the conclusion of competition.
3. A full team will consist of seven runners.

Passes:

All Activity Passes:

2AAAAA Football Video Regulations (adopted 8-16-91, modified 6-23-99):
1. In filming, the picture must cover a minimum of 15 yards and no more than 20 yards from the last offensive player downfield through the defense.
2. Scan from down/distance markers to lineup prior to play.
3. The camera must flash the scoreboard between every play.
4. Start film prior to snap.
5. Show scoreboard on change of possession.
6. The games must be filmed as played.
7. Game must be filmed on Super-VHS tape.
8. Film trade will be as follows:
.....a. In all cases the trade film must be first generation Super VHS.
.....b. School will always keep the master tape.
.....c. Traded film will be returned on Friday night at the game.
.....d. Teams will trade tapes of the previous three games regardless of open dates.

Golf
USGA Rules and Adaption of UIL Rules will be followed:
1. Best 4 of 5 scores count, or 4 scores may count toward championship. 1st and 2nd place teams and 1st and 2nd place medalist for boys and girls advance to Regionals.
2. Ties: 1st and 2nd place teams and/or medalists, will be decided immediately in a sudden death playoff starting on the first hole.
3. Each school may enter 2 teams and 3 medalists.
4. Caddies will not be used.
Each school will be responsible for providing 4 score keepers for the District Golf Tournament.
2AAAAA Rules of Play 1999-2000
1. Ground Under Repair (Rule 25.1): All French drains, drainage ditches with or without gravel and all areas defined by white lines.
2. Out of Bounds (Rule 27): Defined by white stakes or fence posts (Painted Dunes), white stakes, rock walls and curb of street (Emerald Springs). Out of bounds determined by the nearest inside points of the stakes or fence posts at ground level. NOTE: Emerald Springs: interior out of bounds on right side of #1 (stakes are played as obstructions on #9). A ball lying in the road or coming to rest beyond the road on #6, #8, #10 & #17 is out of bounds, even though it may lie on another part of the course.
3. Water Hazards (Rule 26): Lateral water hazards, defined by red stakes and/or lines on the ground; hazards defined by yellow stakes and/or lines on the ground. When both lines and stakes are used, the stakes define the hazard and the lines define the margin of the hazard. NOTE: Emerald Springs: #2, #6 & #13 are lateral hazards; #16 is a hazard for the boys and a lateral hazrd for the girls. Painted Dunes: #10 is a lateral hazard, #8 & #11 are hazards. An additional option on #8 is a drop circle for boys is located at the forward tees and the girls approximately 10 yards from the green.
4. Cart Paths (Rule 24): Only artificially surfaced paths and/or roads are treated as immovable obstructions. Fence posts (entrenched), connecting ropes bordering cart paths and heavily rocked areas next to cart paths are considered part of the cart path for relief options.
5. Provisional Ball (Rule 27.2): If a ball may be lost outside a water hazard or may be out of bounds, the player may, after declaring her/his intentions, play a provisional ball.
6. Pace of Play (Rule 6.7 and Committee): A player shall at all times play without delay. A group is out of position and subject to penalty at any time there is a clear hole in front of them. When out of position, players taking 40 seconds or more to play a stroke may receive a one stroke penalty with previous warning; second offense, two stroke penalty; subsequent offense, disqualificaation.
7. Doubt as to Procedure (Rule 3.3): During the play of a hole, when a player is doubtful of a rule or procedure, the player may, without penalty, play a second ball. The player shall announce to his/her fellow competitors her/his intentions and with which ball she/he will score if the rules permit, then report the facts to a rules official before returning the score card, unless the player scores the same with both balls.
8. Embedded Ball Rule (Rule 25.2): Modified to be "through the green" (all areas of the golf course except the teeing ground and green of the hole and all hazards on the course.
9. Painted Dunes: Hole #9 & #18 Putting Green Defined. The putting green is defined by a green line. A ball is deemed to be on the putting green when any part of it touches the putting green. The line itself is on the putting green.
10. Stroke Limit: A player shall pick up and record a 9 after the eighth stroke on a hole.
11. Starting Time: The note to Rule 6-3A is in effect at Painted Dunes - if a player arrives at his/her starting point , ready to play, within five minutes after his/her starting time, in the absence of circumstances which warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification as provided in Rule 33-7, the penalty for failure to start on time is loss of the first hole to be played in match play or two strokes in stroke play. Penalty for lateness beyond five minutes is disqualification.
12. Dangerous Situations: When play is suspended, all players must immediately discontinue play and not resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play. All practice areas shall be closed during suspension of play until the Committee has declared them open for use. Penalty for breach of rule is disqualification. Suspension: one short blast of horn or shotgun blast. Resumption: two long blasts of horn or two shotgun blasts.
13. Attire: Athletes shall wear proper golf attire in school colors. Appearance should be neat with respect to personal grooming and clothing, i.e. proper fitting trousers or shorts,
SPORTSMANSHIP AND RESPECT FOR FELLOW ATHLETES SHOULD BE EXHIBITED BY ALL ATHLETES AT ALL TIMES.
ALL PLAYERS SHOULD KNOW AND FOLLOW THE RULES AND ETIQUETTE OF GOLF.
Scorekeepers assigned to each group will enforce the following rules dealing with etiquette:
A. Advice: coaches, parents and interested spectators should be reminded that they are spectators and it is not their responsibility to report possible rules violations. Rules violations should be reported by the players, monitors or marshalls of the meet. Parents, friends and spectators should stay a substantial distance from competitors during play. After play has started, coaches and coaches may not coach or advise players. On course encouragement, support, applause, etc., is not considered coaching or advise; therefore, is permissible.
................1st Offense = two stroke penalty
................2nd Offense = disqualification
B. Carelessly and/or deliberately throwing/breaking clubs or equipment.
C. Damaging of course - players show proper respect of golf course.
D. Cussing/foul language - defined as profane, vulgar or abusive language audible to others.
E. Other unsportsmanlike conduct as defined by the UIL.
................1st Offense = warning
................2nd Offense = disqualification
Scorekeeper's Responsibilities:
A. Keep an accurate score of each competitor in group. Remember - whiffs count. Athletes should announce out loud to their marker and the rest of their group their score upon holing out on each hole.
B. If unsure of a ruling, consult with an official or play a second ball and record both scores.
C. Administer warnings and report etiquette violations outlined above.
D. Athlete's scorecard is not official until signed and checked by the scorer, contestant and scorekeeper for the group.
Gaming Committee - to enforce the etiquette and sportsmanship.
(Coaches, etc. to be named prior to event.)

Soccer (12-9-1999)
National Federation Rules with UIL modifications will apply.
UIL Soccer Card Point System revised for 2000-01 season.
A district game tied at the end of regulation will go immediately to a shootout.
In playoff games/matches both schools shall have a designated administrator.
Junior Varsity soccer games may be shortened from 35:00 to 30:00 if agreed upon by both coaches and the officials (2-1-2000).
Soccer Round Robin Tournament games can be limited to 30:00 halves with a 10:00 halftime (10-1-98).

Softball (12-9-1999)
The official ball for district play will be the Wilson 9011. The home team will provide game balls.
The length of games is seven innings. If there is a need to call a game due to weather or darkness, it is a regulation game if 5 full innings have been played or the home team has scored more or equal number of runs than the visiting team in 4 1/2 innings. A regulation game that ends in a tie shall count as 1/2 game won and 1/2 game lost for each team. If the game is tied and 5 innings cannot be played, it is declared a "no game" and the game shall be replayed from the beginning.
The 10 run rule is in effect.
Prior to the game, the two principals may postpone a game if deemed necessary. The Athletic Director(s) should be notified immediately.
In playoff games/matches, both schools shall have a designated school administrator.
If a suspended game is to be completed, it will be continued with the lineup and batting order of each team exactly the same as it was at the moment of suspension subject to the rules of the game (2-5-1998).

Swimming (9-22-1999)
Trpohies will be awarded to first place teams for boys and girls; and first, second and third place individuals.
District qualifier participants compete in the event(s) he or she qualified for at Regionals (9-22-1999).

Team Tennis (6-14-2000)
The district champion will be determined by a single round robin.
First and second place teams will participate in the Regional Meet in Abilene on October 27-28, 2000.

Spring Tennis (12-9-1999)
First and second place singles and doubles in boys and girls will advance to the regional tournament.
District 2AAAAA Tournament Guidelines
1. Keep score, and call out after each point.
2. Foot faults for matches will be called when requested by players.
3. Athletes are warned prior to the competition regarding misconduct:
.........1st Offense = one point
.........2nd Offense = game
.........3rd Offense = match
.....Points are accumulative throughout the tournament.
.....Examples of misconduct are not limited to those listed below:
.........A. Throwing rackets.
.........B. Use of profanity.
.........C. Improper gestures.
.........D. Verbal insult.
.........E. Addressing an official disrespectfully.
.........F. Displaying any action which brings discredit to an individual or their school.
.........G. Slamming the ball into the net, the fence and/or the ground.
.........H. Banging the racket on the court or net.
4. Athletes shall respect coaches from all schools.
5. No yelling or screaming by players.
6. There shall not be excessive talking by doubles teams between points.
7. Players must stay in the bleachers or six feet away from the fence when not participating.
8. Only people allowed on the courts will be the participants in each match.
9. Coaches may be inside the fence but not on the court during play.
10. Coaching allowed on the court during the 90 second changeover.
11. All practice serves shall be taken during the warm-ups.
12. Use tie-breaker system on all three sets.
13. Injured players will have three minutes prior to starting the penalty point system. Natural loss of conditioning will follow the same guidelines. Athletes will be allowed one five minute delay per match - 90 seconds changeover.
14. There will be no distraction allowed by receivers partner stepping into receiver's court or moving laterally behind service court once serving motion begins. Hindrance must be called by opposing team. 1st: warning; 2nd: penalty point system - see 3..
15. Only radios with ear phones are approved.
16. Play must be continuous.
17. Athletes must wear school-approved uniforms on all competitive days, otherwise they will be disqualified. Protest must be made before match begins.
18. When two teammates are playing for 3rd place, the matches will be played simultaneously at two different sites.
The following time guidelines have been set up:
.....5:00 minutes or less = loss of toss + one game
.....5:00 - 10:00 minutes = loss of toss + two games
.....10:01 - 15:00 minutes = loss of toss + three games
.....15:01 minutes or more = default
Ten minute break if set splits, coach may talk to players.
Scorecards are playable.
Umpire chair is not playable unless attached to net post.
Seeding: 2/3 seed same team will be placed.
Team Scoring
Singles: 1st = 15 points, 2nd = 10 points, 3rd = 5 points.
Doubles: 1st = 20 points, 2nd = 15 points, 3rd = 10 points.
If there is a playback, place, medal and points stay for 2nd Place.
Awards
Team Trophy for Boys and for Girls.
Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Places.

Track
There will be freshman (9th) boys and girls divisions in track beginning the 1999-2000 season (4-1-99).
District 2AAAAA Meet Procedures (4-3-2000)
Entries: Entry cards must be completed for seeding purposes for the meet. Each individual entrant must have a completed card. Do not complete a card for an individual alternate. One card is completed per relay team with the six individuals names listed.
An entry sheet must be completed for each team. The sheet is an official listing for a team and one alternate may be listed for each individual event. A form is attached, but coaches may opt to use the UIL entry form. Once a sheet is turned in at the seeding meeting, there can be no additions. An athlete can be listed as a competitor in one division and an alternate in another division.
Seeding and Starting Heights: Field events will be seeded with the least mark to the best mark. Flights will consist of at least 8 competitors with 8 competitors advancing to the finals. The starting heights for the high jump and the pole vault will be determined by a consensus of the coaches at the seeding meeting. Races will be seeded in lane order: 4 - 5 - 3 - 6 -2 -7 -1 - 8. The fastest time will be placed in the final heat.
Advancement to Running Finals: With two heats, first and second places advance plus the next four times. With three heats, first place advances plus the next five times. If 17 or more runners are entered in a race 800 meters or longer, a decision will be made at the seeding meeting to run preliminary heats or advance all runners to a final.
Substitutions and Scratches: An athlete may be scratched at any time with no penalty. An alternate may be substituted into an event at the daily scratch meeting with no penalty. If an alternate is substituted into an event once the day's events have begun, the athlete who is scratched cannot comete in any more events. A coach adjust relay assignments on the final day of competition by submitting a relay card to the clerk prior to the race.
Ten Minute Time Limit and Multiple Events: An athlete may leave a field event 10:00 prior to their actual race. An athlete will have 10:00 to recover after competing in a heat or other event. An athlete may not take more than one try in succession (exception: final competitor in the high jump or pole vault).
Field Events: Eight will advance to the finals in each field event. Prior to the competition, a coach will sign a form certifying that the athlete is using the proper pole for his weight. A long or triple jumper must use cones to indicate the board he or she will use for a jump. Throwers may use any implement that has been weighed in for the event (pool procedure). A competitor may not view a videotape of an event in progress. Coaches may assist with marks for jumps prior to the first call for field events. Coaches may be in designated areas during field events.
Running Events: The 3200 will use a waterfall start. The 800 and 1600 will use a half stagger start and break at the pole. Coaches may assist with relay marks prior to the first call. Coaches are not allowed on the field during competition. A runner or relay team can be disqualified if being assisted from a person in a position inside of the track. A Finish Lynx System can be used instaed of a videotape to verify varsity finish positions and to to record fully automatic times (FAT).
Protests: A signed form must be in to the meet director or referee within 10:00 of the announcement or posting of the results. An appeal of the referee's decision can be submitted to the meet director within 10:00 of the referee's decision. A Jury of Appeals, consisting of the head coaches not directly involved in the situation, will uphold or overturn the decision. The Jury of Appeals replaces the 2AAAAA games Committee.
Attire: Tatoos are appropriate as determined by the campus principal. A wristwatch is not considered an aid and may be worn. Sunglasses are not allowed without a medical prescription. Jewelry, hats, caps, bandanas, etc. are considered to be in excess of the uniform rule and are not allowed. The meet director may permit the wearing of hats or gloves in inclement weather. An athlete who fails to follow an official's directive will result in disqualification from the event. A heavy or large competitor may compete in school issue, school color shirt/jersey and/or short/sweatpant for modesty reasons. Any undergarment worn underneath the singlet or shorts must be a single solid color. Members of a relay team, who wear undergarments underneath the singlet and/or shorts, must wear the same solid color(s).
Interscholastic Track Officials Association of Texas (ITOAT) Notes (2000): Regarding competitors and their unifroms: "in Texas we will warn all athletes and coaches before the competition begins in each event. This warning shall serve as their individual warning. Any viloation after this warning shall be a disqualification from that event. If the incident recurs, involving the same individual, the athlete shall be disqualified from further competition in the meet. An athlete shall be considered in competition when they are checked into a field or running event. Out of competition may include: (a) after 3 consecutive misses in the high jump, (b) after 3 throws or jumps in the prelims for a non-finalist in the event, (c) after their third throw or jump in the finals and they have properly exited the ring or pit, and (d) after finishing a race and having met all obigations with the pickers and timers.

Volleyball (6-14-2000)
The official ball for 2000-01 will be an official leather regulation volleyball, white in color, provided by the home team.

Wrestling (9-22-1999)
3AAAAA and 4AAAAA Procedures for UIL Weight Control Plan
A. A wrestler's scratch weight weight will be determined based on a weigh-in at his first after school practice.
B. The weight will be recorded on the UIL Weight Certification Form and kept on file with the campus principal and the school district's athletic director.
C. Mandatory weekly weigh-in sheets will be kept on file with the campus principal and the school district's athletic director.
D. The physician's certificate of the new minimum weight class must be kept on file with the campus principal and the district's athletic director.
E. All documentation concerning the UIL Weight Control Program must be available if requested by the District Executive Committee (DEC) or the UIL.
Volunteer Coaches
A wrestling coach must be a fullltime district employee. A fulltime district employee may volunteer and assist with practice or competition. A person who is not a fulltime district employee may not help coach a team.