General News Briefs - Athletics

Of The Year Nominations
(posted 12/1/08)

Students displaced by Hurricane Ike
waiver form and information
(posted 9/17/08)

No 8th Grade Participation in Individual Sports
(posted 9/9/08)

Sportsmanship Letter to Athletic Directors
Outstanding Sportsmanship Report Form
(posted 8/27/08)

TAPPSTER Instructions
(posted 8/27/08)

8th Grade Participation - Letter to Athletic Directors
(posted 8/25/08)

TAPPS Announce New Athletic Executive Committee Member
(posted 8/5/08)

TAPPS Announces New Board Member
(posted 8/4/08)

TAPPS Announces New Board Member
(posted 7/28/08)

TAPPS Announces Two New
Athletic Executive Committee Members
(posted 7/28/08)

Letter to Athletic Directors and Officials
Letter
Section 134
Section 138
(posted 6/26/08)

Manual Recap of 2008-2009 Rule Changes
(posted 6/26/08)

TAPPS Announces Automatic Defibrillators Partnership
(posted 6/6/08)

- Effective Immediately -
Face and body paint will not be allowed at any TAPPS games played at neutral sites.
(posted 3/4/08)

TAPPS State Basketball DVDs
(posted 3/4/08)

TPSN provides platform for live or taped video on the internet
(posted 2/4/08)

Realignment for 2008-2010

Realignment Recap

Appeal Information

Appeal Form

Total Enrollment Descending Order - click here
Boys Enrollment - 11-man football - click here
Boys Enrollment - 6-man football - click here
Boys Enrollment - Fall Soccer - click here
Boys Enrollment - Winter Soccer - click here
Girls Enrollment - Winter Soccer - click here

U.I.L. Steroid Education
"Making of a Champion"

(posted 10/9/07)

2008-2009 All-State Meetings
The 2008-2009 All-State Selection meetings will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays following State Event weekends as shown on the 2008-2009 TAPPS Calendar. Lunch will be provided. The meetings will be at the TAPPS Office, Salado Civic Center, 601 North Main Street, Salado, Texas. Salado is eight miles south of Belton, Texas on I-35. From I-35, take the 284 exit, from the service road, go east on Thomas Arnold Road to Main Street. Turn left on Main Street; go north on Main Street about ½ mile; the Salado Civic Center is on the right. Parking is available in back of the building. Use the rear entrance. The meeting will be held upstairs in the Meadows Foundation Auditorium.

(posted 8/4/08)

TAPPS C.O.P.E. DVD
(posted 8/1/07)

Policy Regarding Use of Flash/Strobe Photography
(posted 8/1/07)

Wilson Sales Representatives:

North/West Texas-Mark Diaz 972-771-6809 or 469-450-3112

Central/South Texas-Jay Schindler 281-578-7145 or 713-299-7597

Official Wilson & Molten Balls for TAPPS

1003 GST (Collegiate)

Wilson Basketball
Evolution

Molten Volleyball
IV58L-U Super Touch Volleyball

Molten Soccer Ball
FX-1000 NFHS Approved

Wilson Baseball
A1010 or equivalent

Wilson Softball
A9011BSST
A9016BSST

Neutral Play-off Sites:

My name is Ron McDowell. I am the Head Basketball Coach at Cedar Valley College 3030 N Dallas Ave. Lancaster, Texas 75134. My office number is (972) 860-8177. We have very nice facilities here and we are in a very accessible area I-20 between I-45 and I-35 (exit Lancaster Rd. go south 1 mile)

Southwest Christian (Football, Soccer, Baseball) 817-294-9596 *228

Shiner St. Paul (Basketball, Baseball, Softball) - 361-594-2442

Dallas Bishop Lynch (All Sports) - 214-324-3607

Fort Worth Nolan (All Sports) - 817-457-2920

Dallas Fairhill (Basketball) - 972-233-1026

Frisco Legacy (Baseball) - 469-633-1330

Midland Classical (Volleyball, Basketball) - 432-694-0995 ext.227

Bryan Allen (FB, VB, Basketball, Baseball, Softball) - 979-776-0731ext.22

Waco Reicher (All Sports) - 254-752-1550

Richardson Canyon Creek (Volleyball, Basketball) - 972-231-4890

The Woodlands Christian Academy (Baseball) - 936-321-2449 ext.232

Dallas Parish Episcopal School (Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Track) 972-852-8841

STEROID FREE SPORTS
(posted 8/31/06)

SUBSTANCE AND STEROID ABUSE POLICY
(posted 5/11/06)

REMINDER....

ALL Star Games in ANY sport are restricted to Seniors only!

The only exceptions are the official TAPPS all star Volleyball and Basketball games in San Antonio each June.

(posted 1/19/06)

To purchase State T-Shirt, Caps, and Patches:

Threadworks Unlimited
Janet Dunks
Email:threadworks@hot.rr.com
Phone: 254-845-4316

Tattoos

Pre-Game Announcement Options
(7/29/02)

Sportsmanship: Required reading for TAPPS coaches, athletes, parents, and fans
(7/29/02)

LA QUINTA OFFERS SPECIAL RATES FOR TAPPS
Book up to 9 rooms via the internet at www.lq.com using promotional code "TAPPS"
Call the hotel direct and ask for the TAPPS discount
Unfamiliar where you might be going and playing? Check out the "Location and Driving Direction" tool on LQ.com.
Valid for standard bed types and 1-4 persons.

For Texas State Reservations: 1-866-GO TEX GO (1-866-468-3946)
www.lq.com/TXSTAT

HEAT WARNING LETTER

Emergency Medical Procedures, Heat Stress & Athletic Participation, Hydration to Prevent Heat Illness, Concussions, & Lightning Safety

Click here to order TAPPS Championship Games