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2016 UIL REGIONAL I, CONFERENCE 2A SCHEDULE

Contact Delma Marin * 432-335-6568 * dmarin@odessa.edu

201 W. University Blvd. Odessa, Texas 79764

GOLF COMPETITION Girls: Boys:

April 11th-14th Ratliff Ranch Golf Links Course 7500 N. Grandview Ave. Odessa, Texas 79765

TENNIS COMPETITION April 18th -20th Ratliff Sports Complex 1862 E. Yukon Road Odessa, Texas 79765

LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE AND COMPUTER SCIENCE PART II

April 22nd

Odessa College Campus

Odessa College Campus 201 W. University Odessa, Texas 79764

ACADEMIC COMPETITION One-Act Play - April 21-22, 2016 (see schedule on page 12) Literary and Academic – April 22-23, 2016 (see schedule on page 15) Speech – April 22-23, 2016 (see schedule on page 16)

April 21st -23rd

Odessa College Campus 201 W. University Odessa, Texas 79764

TRACK AND FIELD COMPETITION April 29th -30th Ratliff Sports Complex 1862 E. Yukon Road Odessa, Texas 79765

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Welcome to Odessa College!

Dear UIL Sponsors and Participants:

A warm welcome to Odessa College and to Odessa, Texas. It is our privilege to host the 2016 UIL Region 1-AA Spring Meet. We are always excited and grateful for the opportunity. Our goal is to provide your students an enjoyable experience at the college and a supportive environment so that they may excel in their competitions. Our faculty and staff look forward to welcoming and assisting you and your students. We believe you will be impressed with the state-of-the-art facilities and welcoming environment of Odessa College. The Odessa College UIL schedule and handbook can be found at: http://www.uiltexas.org/track-field/regional-sites/regional-spring-meet-conference-2a-region-i

This handy resource provides information on all aspects of the spring Academic and Athletic competitions. As the Director of the Regional Spring Meet, my goal is to provide you and your students with a well-organized event. For any questions or comments, please feel free to reach me via email or by phone. On behalf of the entire Odessa College family, we wish you and your students the best of luck!

Cordially,

Delma M. Marin

UIL Regional Director 432-335-6568 (office) 432-664-5983 (cell) dmarin@odessa.edu

Odessa College 201 W. University Blvd. * Odessa, Texas 79764

www.odessa.edu University Interscholastic League

http://www.uiltexas.org/

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REGIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

UIL REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Delma M. Marin Odessa College – Saulsbury Campus Center dmarin@odessa.edu 432-335-6568 office 432-664-5983 cell

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETHICS

Wayne Baker Odessa, College – Sports Center wbaker@odessa.edu 432-335-6574 DIRECTOR OF LITERARY & ACADEMIC EVENTS

Accounting Connie May Calculator Applications Dr. Robert Jaster Computer Applications Tanya Griffith Computer Science Al Forte Current Issues & Events Mystic Jordan Journalism Cara Smart Literary Criticism Dr. Mark Jordan Mathematics Daniel Murphree Number Sense Dr. Krista Cohlmia Ready Writing Donna Kowacich Science Dr. James Morris Social Studies Glen Findley Spelling Melissa Wells

Dr. Donna Smith Odessa College – Wilkerson Hall dsmith@odessa.edu 432-335-6548 DIRECTOR OF SPEECH EVENTS

Lincoln-Douglas Debate Susie Haynes Informative Speaking Cindy Curnutt Persuasive Speaking Beverly Lay Poetry Interpretation Janet Matthews Prose Interpretation Harlan Whatley

Jeremy Sanchez Odessa College – Wilkerson Hall jsanchez@odessa.edu 432-335-6598

ONE-ACT PLAY MANAGER

Matthew Plummer Odessa College – Administration Building mplummer@odessa.edu 432-335-6838 DIRECTOR OF TRACK & FIELD EVENTS

Golf Wayne Baker Tennis Karin Carlson Track & Field Don Wright

Don Wright wrightdl@cableone.net 432-631-5910

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2016 Official Spring Meet District Alignment – Conference 2A Division

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 5

District Spring Meet Chair Kyle Lynch - - Superintendent

Canadian kyle.lynch@canadianisd.net 806.323.5393 Booker Canadian Gruver Stinnett West Texas

Stratford Sunray

District Spring Meet Chair Kevin Spiller - Superintendent

kevin.spiller@seagraves.net Morton Plains Seagraves Smyer Sudan Sundown Tahoka

DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 6

District Spring Meet Chair Mike Norrell - Superintendent norrell.mike@clarendonisd.net Clarendon Memphis Quanah Shamrock

Wellington Wheeler

District Spring Meet Chair Danny Medina – Athletic Director dmedina@fhisd.net Anthony El Paso Da Vinci Fort Hancock Van Horn

DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 7

District Spring Meet Chair Kelly Lusk -Superintendent klusk@farwellschools.org

Bovina Boys Ranch

Claude Farwell Panhandle Vega

District Spring Meet Chair Bill Alcorn - Superintendent balcorn@haskell.esc14.net

Albany Anson

Hamlin Haskell Hawley Roscoe Collegiate Stamford Winters

DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 8

District Spring Meet Chair Glen Teal - Superintendent gteal@abernathyisd.com

Abernathy Floydada Hale Center Lockney

New Deal Olton Ralls

District Spring Meet Chair Raul Chavarria - Superintendent Raul.chavarria@ozonaschools.net

Christoval Eldorado Forsan Iraan

McCamey Mertzon Irion County Miles Ozona

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GENERAL INFORMATION We look forward to hosting your UIL contests. Contact our Academic UIL Headquarters office for any required special assistance. Please reference to the campus map on page 36 of the Odessa College UIL handbook for parking, bus routes and stops. Academic UIL Headquarters and Centralized Check In Headquarters for the Spring Meet is located in the Saulsbury Campus Center on the first floor. We encourage everyone to check in at the time of arrival. A schedule of contests/events and campus map will be provided to you. *Please see page 36 for campus map and parking. Great Western Dining The cafeteria, and the coffee shops will be open 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. during the Spring Meet on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Coffee shops includes coffee/latte and snacks. *The cafeteria and the Jack Rabbit Java (coffee shop) are located in the Saulsbury Campus Center. *Wood Building Coffee Shop is located in the Math and Science Wood Building. Contact Sue Neely at dining@odessa.edu or 432-335-6870 for information to set up an invoice account for individual schools. Hospitality Rooms Hospitality rooms are located in various locations around campus and are available for judges and coaches only. We ask that parents and students please go to the cafeteria or the coffee shops. Bookstore The Bookstore will be open on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Stop by and check out our Odessa College Wrangler merchandise and gift shop. NOTE: Cash only. ATM located in Saulsbury Campus Center. *The Odessa College Bookstore will be located on the first floor in the Saulsbury Campus Center. Student Activities Odessa College student organizations will be in various locations around campus to assist you with directions. Lost and Found Check with the UIL Regional Spring Meet Director for any lost and found items. Delma Marin, dmarin@odessa.edu or 432-335-6568 or 432-664-5983. Please leave your name, school, description of lost item and contact information. Area accommodations and restaurants Housing is not available on campus. Click on the link below for a listing of local hotels and restaurants: http://www.odessacvb.com/visitors.cfm?l=40&b=5

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2016 UIL SPRING MEET CODE Code Section 901(b) UIL Constitution and Contest Rules

The general Spring Meet Code means to:

1. Participate in contests in the spirit of fairness and sportsmanship, observing all rules, both in letter and in spirit.

2. Sponsor and advise individuals and teams without resorting to unethical tactics, trickery which attempts to skirt the rules, or any other unfair tactics which detract from sound educational principles.

3. Accept decisions of officials and judges without protest and extend protection

and courtesy to officials.

4. Regard opponents as guests or hosts while placing personal and/or team integrity above victory at any cost. Maintain grace and poise in victory or defeat. Conduct that berates, intimidates, or threatens competitors, based on gender or ethnic origin, has no place in interscholastic activities.

5. Provide information or evidence regarding eligibility of any contestant or

school to local administrators or to the appropriate judicial bodies upon request. 6. Understand and appreciate the educational values of competition and abstain

from modifying or soliciting another teacher to modify grades for eligibility purposes, knowing that such behavior defeats the character-building purposes of extracurricular competition.

7. Abstain from any practice that makes a student feel pressured to participate in

non-school activities.

8. At all times, ensure that competition is relative to a more important overall educational effort, using competition as a tool in the preparation of students for citizenship and successful adulthood.

9. Insure that UIL Academic district, regional and state meets receive precedence

over non-qualifying contests or meets.

10. School districts shall notify the academic district or regional meet director no later than the end of the second school day following academic district or regional competition if a student or a team knows that it will not complete at the next higher academic meet.

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ELIGIBILITY AND CERTIFICATION

Entries All academic entries, including Academic Team points for wild card consideration must be available for the Regional Director by 5 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 following the individual District Meet. This must be done through entering district results into the UIL Spring Meet online system. If district contests are conducted at sites other than the districts directors’ home school, the director should personally ensure entry reports are certified online. Eligibility The eligibility of a student competing at the regional meet is the responsibility of the individual school.

Contest Results It is the responsibility of the contestants, their sponsors, coaches and/or administrators to obtain contest results. Please plan to be present for awards for your event or have someone from your school present. Contest Graders/Judges As specified in contest rules, coaches may be asked to grade and/or judge at the discretion of the contest director. However, other contest directors may call upon coaches to assist with judging or grading. Contest No Shows A list of absent contestants will be reported to the state UIL office from each academic event. It is vitally important that you notify the Regional Director in advance if a contestant will be unable to attend the regional competition. The UIL will take appropriate action to enforce the no-show notification requirement.

Withdrawal and Alternates A school that withdraws a student from the Regional Meet is responsible for notifying the appropriate alternate and the Regional Director. Refunds of entry fees for withdrawals will not be made.

Tardiness A student will not be allowed to enter a contest room late without prior permission from the contest director. No exceptions are made in Calculator Applications and Number Sense. If a contestant needs to leave early to go to another event, these arrangements (where permitted in the contest plan) MUST be made prior to the beginning of the contest.

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VERIFICATION, AWARDS AND WINNERS’ PACKETS Winners' information cards and packets for Lincoln-Douglas debaters and coaches will be distributed during the awards ceremonies only. The regional site is under no obligation to mail them to persons who do not attend the awards ceremonies. If a contestant and/or coach or sponsor is not present, the award and/or results will be mailed ONLY IF A SELF-ADDRESSED, SUFFICIENTLY STAMPED ENVELOPE HAS BEEN LEFT WITH THE CONTEST DIRECTOR. Individual and team awards will be given in compliance with UIL specifications and guidelines. Region I will also present a Regional Academic Championship to the school with the highest total points, according to Section 902 (n) of the Constitution and Contest Rules book, in all academic events.

Information regarding the 2016 UIL Academic State Meet is posted on the UIL website at www.uil.utexas.edu Information packets will not be mailed To schools or handed out during the regional meet verification meetings or awards ceremonies, except for One-Act Play and L-D Debate. 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 coaches and contestants.

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DISTRICT FEES In order to expedite the payment process for the Region I-AA 2016 UIL Spring Meet the Regional Director has authorized the following flat rate fee schedule:

The spring meet chair for each district represented in Region I-AA will collect and submit the fees for that district. Here are some friendly steps to ensure that your districts will receive the proper invoices for events/contests participation:

Email Delma Marin, UIL Regional Director with a list of events/contests your district is going to participate in – dmarin@odessa.edu

You will receive an invoice via email for every events/contests your district is participating in

All payments should be mailed to the contact information below: MAIL TO: UIL Regional Director Delma Marie Marin Odessa College 201 West University Boulevard Odessa, TX 79764 *Make Checks payable to Odessa College

Admission Charges One-Act Play: $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students and senior citizens (age 55 and over) Track and Field Events: $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and senior citizens. (age 55 and over) Tournament passes - $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and senior citizens. (age 55 and over)

*Coaches’ passes will be distributed in the coaches’ packets. *Administrators’ passes will be mailed to each high school principal prior to the meet. *Free admission to all participants.

Academic $1,125.00 per district One-Act Play $450.00 per performance Athletic $3,440.00 per district

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ONE-ACT PLAY

One-Act Play Manager Matthew Plummer mplummer@odessa.edu 432-335-6838

Odessa College Deaderick Auditorium April 21-22, 2016

2016 OAP Judges Terry Marrs Deb Shaw Terry Lewis

Please refer to campus map pg. 36 for bus and visitor designated parking.

Thursday, April 21st 1:00 p.m.

Closed Rehearsals Rehearsal order will be determined based on the distance that advancing schools have to travel. The closest schools rehearse first with the school having the longest distance to travel rehearsing last. All concerned schools will be notified of rehearsal positions at that time.

Thursday, April 21st 7:30 p.m.

Director’s Meeting A meeting of all directors with critic judge and contest chairman will be held in Deaderick Hall auditorium, Odessa College campus.

Friday, April 22nd Public Performances Public performances will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Admission Charges for Public Performances Adults - $5.00 Students and Senior Citizens (55 and over) - $3.00

NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE AUDITORIUM WHILE A PERFOMANCE IS IN PROGRESS

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ONE-ACT PLAY INFORMATION

Entry Fee

Participating schools are not responsible for sending entry fees to the Regional Director. Each District Director will handle all entry fees for a district and then bill respective schools for the amount owed. Entry fee for each One-Act Play is $450.00. Standard Compliance Form OAP directors will bring a Standard Compliance Form signed by the District coach and the high school principal to the Regional OAP contest director during rehearsal.

Location of Contest The One-Act Play contest will be held in Deaderick Hall Auditorium, Odessa College.

Performance & Rehearsal Positions Rehearsal order will be determined based on the distance that advancing schools have to travel. The closest schools rehearse first with the school having the longest distance to travel rehearsing last. All concerned schools will be notified of rehearsal positions at that time. Performance order has been determined by a blind draw. Using 6 slots, 3 each from the area contests with the "A,” "B" and “C” slots from each area to be determined from the advancing play titles alphabetically. The drawn order is, 1A, 2C, 2B, 1C, 1B, 2A. Information will be updated on the web as received. Questions regarding entries/scheduling of the One-Act Play contest may be directed to Matthew Plummer. A school should report to the stage loading door (at the North side of Deaderick Hall Auditorium) about fifteen minutes before the hour for its rehearsal. A college host will be waiting there to answer questions, to direct the unloading of props, and to assist in every way possible.

Be on Time Events will run as scheduled. Failure to report promptly at specified times will result in forfeiture.

Rehearsals Each play will have exactly one clock hour on the stage. A One-Act Play group will be permitted to enter stage on the hour and must be off by the end of the hour. A tour of backstage facilities and discussion of procedures will follow each rehearsal.

The Stage The acting area on the stage in the Deaderick Hall Auditorium is about thirty (30) feet wide and thirty-one (31) feet deep (from the back wall to the curtain line). Orchestra pit has been covered. The apron of the stage extends about six and one-half (6-1/2) feet beyond the proscenium wall. Plays must be staged against black drapes. Questions concerning the technical specifications of the stage area should be directed to Matthew Plummer.

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ONE-ACT PLAY INFORMATION

Unit Set

Odessa College provides a complete UIL approved One-Act Play set, including the door unit.

Sound Lights will be pre-set to cover all areas. A follow spot will not be provided. The intensity of lights can usually be regulated to suit specific needs, but elaborate or special color effects cannot be provided. Lights cannot be generally reset or regulated for any one play.

Lighting Lights will be pre-set to cover all areas. A follow spot will not be provided. The intensity of lights can usually be regulated to suit specific needs, but elaborate or special color effects cannot be provided. Lights cannot be generally reset or regulated for any one play.

Curtains A stage crew from Odessa College will be on hand to offer technical assistance. The curtain will be operated by college crew members. The main proscenium curtain will be rigged to travel or fly.

Storage Some overnight storage space is available for Thursday night. All props must be removed as soon as each performance is over.

Dressing Space Due to limited dressing and make-up areas, all casts are encouraged to dress and make-up at their motels. Special arrangements can be made for schools not staying overnight. A "green room" will be available but personal belongings cannot be left there after you leave the "green room."

Authorized & Unauthorized Personnel In accordance with UIL regulations, only students listed in the official Eligibility Notice excluding alternate(s) may be in the green room or on the stage area. Only eligible students may participate in any capacity as members of the contest company. This includes helping with costumes and make-up during the rehearsal or performance time at the contest site.Further, the Regional Meet prohibits all unauthorized personnel from the backstage or dressing room areas. Unauthorized personnel are defined as alternates, parents, friends, colleagues, or any other persons not specifically authorized by UIL rules and/or the director(s) of the One-Act Play contest to be in designated areas. The announcement of winners, the presentation of awards, and oral critiques will follow the last performance as soon as the judges are ready with their decisions. All casts are encouraged to stay for the critique of all plays.

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LITERARY AND ACADEMIC EVENTS Contestants should be in the designated contest room no later than 10 minutes prior to the start of the contest. * Rooms subject to change. Notices will be posted.

April 22, 2016

TIME EVENT DIRECTOR BUILDING - ROOM 6:30 pm Computer Science, Part II Set up

Al Forte aforte@odessa.edu 432-335-6571

Wood Math & Science - 119 7:30 pm Computer Science, Part II

*Verifies after pt. 1 on Saturday

April 23, 2016 TIME EVENT DIRECTOR BUILDING - ROOM 8:00 am Current Issues & Events Mystic Jordan

myjordan@odessa.edu 432-335-6658

Wilkerson Hall Building -107

8:00 am Number Sense Dr. Krista Cohlmia kcohlmia@odessa.edu 432.335-6638

Wood Math & Science - 119

8:00 am Ready Writing Donna Kowacich dkowachich@odessa.edu 432-335-6681

Wilkerson Hall Building - 130

8:30 am Calculator Applications Set up Dr. Robert Jaster rjaster@odessa.edu 432-335-6634

Wood Math & Science - 119 9:00 am Calculator Applications

9:00 am Computer Applications Set up Tanya Griffith Tgriffith@odessa.edu 432-335-6521

Wilkerson Hall Building - 101 10:00 am Computer Applications

11:00 am Accounting Set up Connie May cmay@odessa.edu 432-335-6611

Wilkerson Hall Building - 142 11:30 am Accounting

11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:30 pm

Journalism News Writing Feature Writing Editorial Writing Headline Writing

Cara Smart csmart@odessa.edu 432-335-6725

Wilkerson Hall Building - 217

11:00 am Literary Criticism Set up Dr. Mark Jordan mjordan@odessa.edu 432-335-6549

Wilkerson Hall Building - 246 11:30 am Literary Criticism

11:00 am Science Set up Dr. James Morris jmorris@odessa.edu 432-335-6532

Wood Math & Science - 119 11:30 am Science

11:00 am Spelling & Vocabulary Set up Melissa Wells mwells@odessa.edu 432-335-6843

Wilkerson Hall Building - 107 11:30 am Spelling & Vocabulary

1:30 pm Computer Science, Part I Al Forte aforte@odessa.edu 432-335-6571

Wood Math & Science - 119

1:30 pm Social Studies Set up Glen Findley gfindley@odessa.edu 432-335-6591

Wilkerson Hall Building - 107 2:00 pm Social Studies

2:30 pm Mathematics Daniel Murphree dmurphee@odessa.edu 432-335-6541

Wood Math & Science - 119

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SPEECH Contestants should be in the designated contest room no later than 10 minutes prior to the start of the contest.

April 22, 2016

TIME EVENT DIRECTOR BUILDING – ROOM Deaderick Building

5:30 pm Lincoln-Douglas Debate Preliminary Rounds

Jeremy Sanchez jsanchez@odessa.edu 432.335.6598

Deaderick Building

April 23, 2016 TIME EVENT DIRECTOR BUILDING - ROOM 7:30 am Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Final Rounds Susie Haynes chaynes@odessa.edu 432.335.6369

Deaderick Room TBA

8:00 am Poetry Interpretation Preliminary Rounds

Janet Matthews jmatthews@odessa.edu 432.335-6613

Report to the Deaderick Auditorium

for Roll Call

1:00 pm Poetry Interpretation Final Rounds

8:00 am Prose Interpretation Preliminary Rounds

Harlan Whatley hwhatley@odessa.edu 432.335.6587 1:00 pm Prose Interpretation

Final Rounds 10:30 am Informative Speaking

Preliminary Rounds Cindy Curnutt ccurnutt@odessa.edu 432.335.6601

3:00 pm Informative Speaking Final Rounds

10:30 am Persuasive Speaking Preliminary Rounds

Beverly Lay blay@odessa.edu 432.335.6534

3:00 pm Persuasive Speaking Final Rounds

Rooms subject to change. Notices will be posted.

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LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE JUDGING REQUIREMENTS

1. Each school with entries in Lincoln-Douglas Debate must supply one qualified judge, to remain available for assignment as long as debaters from the respective school remain in competition. A “qualified judge” is one experienced in judging Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Schools are to notify the Regional Meet Director of their judge’s name within five (5) days after their District Meet.

2. All debate judges and other personnel must report to Deaderick Building Room 138 at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22nd for assignment.

3. Failure to fulfill the judging obligation will jeopardize the entry of students from the respective school in the Regional Meet.

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS JUDGING REQUIREMENTS

1. Each school with entries in Individual Events (Poetry, Prose, Informative Speaking, and Persuasive Speaking) must supply one qualified judge to be available for judging in preliminary rounds. A “qualified judge” is one experienced in judging these events. Schools are to notify the Regional Meet Director of their judge’s name within five (5) days after their District Meet.

2. All judges for Poetry and Prose should meet in Deaderick Room 138 at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, April 23rd for their assignment.

3. All judges for Informative and Persuasive Speaking should meet in Deaderick Room 138 at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 23rd for their judging assignment.

4. Failure to fulfill the judging obligation will jeopardize the entry of students from the respective school in the Regional Meet.

In naming judges, it generally does not work for the same judge to judge LD and IE, as rounds tend to overlap.

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LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE INFORMATION

It is the decision of the Regional Executive Committee that debate will run on a tournament format rather than on a round-robin format. Places on brackets in Lincoln-Douglas Debate will be predetermined with priority given to keeping debaters from the same school or district separated as long as possible. Initial bracket positions will be determined by place in District Meets, with the side to be debated preset in Rounds I, II and determined by a coin flip for Round III.

**Debaters at the Regional Meet will compete in three (3) preliminary rounds and elimination rounds. Debaters for elimination rounds will be selected, 1), on the basis of preliminary rounds won/lost records; 2), on the basis of total speaker points; and 3), on the basis of adjusted speaker points. (Refer to the UIL Spring Meet Manual for details) Quarter-final winners will advance to semi-finals.

Semi-final winners will advance to finals.

o Semi-final losers will debate for third place.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016, 5:00 P.M. OPENING MEETING AT DEADERICK ROOM TBA

Debaters must be represented at the opening meeting to answer roll and to review bracket information. The debate schedule is as follows:

Saturday, April 23rd

Quarter –Finals Semi-Finals Finals

7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

*At the discretion of the Regional Meet Director, debate formats announced above will result in a shorter or longer schedule and modified brackets. An announcement of any change will be made at the opening meeting.

**If quarter-final rounds are not necessary, the quarter-finals will become semis at 7:30 a.m.

and the semis will become final rounds at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, April 23rd.

***A fifteen-minute debate verification for elimination rounds will be held at 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 22nd. One representative from each school will be admitted to verify ballots. Elimination postings after the verification period are official and final. PLEASE NOTE: If a school has a regional Lincoln-Douglas Debate qualifier who cannot participate in the meet, the school is obligated to call the Regional Director at (432) 335-6568 as soon as possible.(See the C&CR, Section 1002 (b) (4) Contest "no-shows" will be reported to the UIL State office, and dealt with appropriately.

Friday, April 22nd

Round 1 Round 2 Round 3

5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

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2016 UIL REGIONAL GOLF MEET

APRIL 11-14, 2016 CITY OF ODESSA RATLIFF RANCH GOLF LINKS – ODESSA, TX

The UIL Regional Golf Meet will be held at Ratliff Ranch Golf Links, Odessa, TX.

We are excited to host your Regional Golf Meet again this year! Our goal is to provide you with a

well-organized and successful experience. Please read the rules and guidelines below and feel free to

contact our office for any questions. Thank You!

COACHES MEETING AND START OF PLAY

A coaches meeting will be held at the golf course on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. for boys and

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. for girl’s teams. The purpose of this meeting is to introduce

tournament officials, distribute materials, and discuss local rules.

Each District Director will send the Regional Meet Director all golf entry fees including

the green fee for two days.

Play will be governed by USGA, UIL and local rules. Contestants may not use caddies

or electric carts during district, regional or state tournaments. A pull cart may be used.

Students with disabilities as defined by ADA may apply for a waiver. Contact the UIL

office for details.

In regional and state competitions, the player shall pick up the ball and record a score

of 9 after the 8th stroke.

Individuals and/or teams qualifying for regional are allowed one practice round of 18

holes at the regional site after the individual or team has qualified for the regional

tournament (see Section 1206 (b)(3)(A) and Section 1260 (g)(7). Practice rounds

will be Sunday, April 10, 2016 for boys and Tuesday, April 12, 2016 for girls.

Practice rounds may be the Sunday afternoon preceding competition (beginning no

earlier than 12:00 noon). Schools shall not use more than one hour during the school

day for practice rounds. There shall be no more than one day loss of school time

involved in practice or travel in relation to practice preceding the tournament. Once a

practice round has been completed, neither teams nor individuals are allowed to

return to the site on another day to chip and/or putt (see Section 1206). The cost is

paid directly by participating school and is not included in the UIL fee structure.

To schedule practice rounds, call Ratliff Ranch at (432) 550-8181.

Tee off times will be 8:00 a.m. Monday for boys and 8:00 a.m. Wednesday for girls. Tee

off times will be posted at the golf course on Sunday, April 10, 2016 and on the Odessa

College website (www.odessa.edu) as soon as they are available.

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RATLIFF RANCH GOLF LINKS INFORMATION

No outside food/beverage or personal coolers are permitted inside/on the property

of Ratliff Ranch Golf Links. Lunch will be provided by Sids and Sam’s Grill.

(Restaurant is located inside next to the pro shop)

No personal carts allowed

I will begin taking tee times on Monday, April 4th for the Sunday, April 10th practice

round. For the practice round on Tuesday, April 12t, I will begin taking those tee

times on Wednesday, April 6th

For Sunday, all practice rounds will begin after 12:00 pm and for Tuesday those

practice rounds will begin immediately following the completion of the boy’s

tournament off both 1 & 10 tee boxes

GOLF TOURNAMENTS Team Scoring: In district, regional and state tournaments, team honors shall be determined by adding the best four scores for each of two 18-hole rounds (when more than 18 holes are played, the best four scores for each round are added together). The team with the lowest score will be the team winner. In case of a tie, all five players will be involved in the playoff. Only the top 4 scores from each playoff hole will count. All entries in the regional and state golf meets will play a total of 36 holes unless the tournament director determines it is necessary to play fewer than 36 holes. Starting Times: The players shall start at the time and in the order arranged by the district or regional committee or the regional director. The penalty for breach of this rule is disqualification. Sites: The site of the tournaments shall be determined by the spring meet committees. Pairings: The team concept should have first priority and individuals who are not a team member should be paired together, if possible. No winner or runner-up teams from the same district should be paired together for the first 18 holes. For the second 18 holes, the best team scores should be paired together with #5, 4, 3, 2, 1 players from those teams playing together. Disqualification: According to UIL rules, a player disqualified for an unsportsmanlike conduct violation COULD have all scores posted by the player not count toward the team score. For example, a player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct during the first round will not be allowed to continue. First round scores of a player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct during the second round may or may not be cancelled. Thus, the first day or second day score may not be used for the team score. Unsportsmanlike conduct is defined as profane, vulgar and/or abusive language audible to others; carelessly and/or deliberately throwing clubs; verbalizing with intent of intimidation; or exhibiting behavior not in accordance with the spirit of fair play. First consideration of penalty should be per USGA rules. If the golfer's action warrant, penalty may be disqualification for the round, and/or in the opinion of the tournament director the violation is flagrant, disqualification could be for the tournament. Please note that in accordance with USGA Rules of Golf, a player that cannot complete the round because of illness or injury is not subject to disqualification for the remainder of the tournament if the tournament director or the Rules Committee is notified and the reason satisfactory.

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Qualifiers to Regional Meet: Each district may qualify the first and second place teams and the first and second place individuals to regional competition. If one of the first two individual finishers is on an advancing team, the next highest ranked individual who is not on an advancing team shall advance. If both of the first two individual finishers are on advancing teams, the next two highest ranked individuals who are not on advancing teams shall advance. If a medalist is placed on one of the advancing teams, the next highest finisher will replace the medalist now on the team at the regional tournament. Meet directors shall authorize play-offs to break ties. Winners will be certified to the next higher meet by the tournament director. Qualifiers to State Meet: Each region may qualify the first, second and third place teams and the first, second and third place individual finishers, to state competition. If one of the first three individual finishers is on an advancing team, the next highest ranked individual who is not on an advancing team shall advance. If all three individual finishers are on advancing teams, the next three highest ranked individuals who are not on advancing teams shall advance. If a medalist is placed on one of the advancing teams, the next highest finisher will replace the medalist now on the team at the state tournament. Meet director shall authorize playoffs to break ties. Winners will be certified to the next higher meet by the tournament director. Rules Committee: A rules committee appointed by the executive committee should be established to act on all violations. Official Rules: All matches shall be played under the United States Golf Association Rules. Contestants may not use caddies or electric carts during district, regional or state matches. Pull carts may be used, but participants are required to begin the round with a pull cart if one is desired. Students with disabilities as defined by ADA may apply for a waiver. Contact the UIL office for details. After a player hits two consecutive shots into a hazard, his next shot will be played from a designated drop area between the hazard and the green if permitted by the tournament director. In regional and state competition, a player shall pick up the ball and record a score of 9 after the 8th stroke of the hole. If a player continues to play, the player is not disqualified, but must count all shots played. For example: If a player picks up his/her ball after the 8th stroke, a score of 9 is recorded. If a player picks up his/her ball after the 9th stroke, a score of 10 is recorded. Ground Rules: Ground rules should be discussed with players and coaches prior to the start of the meet. Electronic Equipment: Range finders are the ONLY electronic equipment allowed at the district, regional and state tournaments. Range finders that measure DISTANCE ONLY may be used during competitive rounds. The operative word is “only”. Range finders that offer functions in addition to distance measurement are illegal, even if a player disables other functions. A player using such a device in competition rounds will be subject to the UIL penalty structure (1st offense - warning; 2nd offense - disqualification). Coaches: A coach may coach a player from tee to green. At district, regional and state competition, only one coach is allowed to coach that team/individual once play has begun that day for that team or player(s). The intent of the one coach rule per team or individual is not to limit a coach from coaching but rather limit the amount of coaches per school. Penalty Structure: First Offence - Warning Second Offense - Stroke penalty for player and loss of coaching privileges for the coach Third Offense - Disqualification of the player for the entire tournament.

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Spectators: The following rules should be discussed with all participants and coaches. Parents and interested spectators should be reminded that they are spectators and it is not their responsibility to report possible rule violations. Rule violations should be reported by the players or the marshals of the meet. Parents, friends, and other spectators should stay a substantial distance from competitors during play. After play has started, parents may not coach “or advise” players. A player is subject to a two stroke penalty on the first offense and disqualification by tournament officials if the coaching continues. On course encouragement, support, applause, etc. is not considered coaching or advice; therefore, it is permissible. Protests: Any protests lodged must be initiated by a contestant or school official--either a player, coach or administrator from the school for whom a student is playing. These protests should be lodged before the scores are designated as final by the tournament director. Dress Regulations: Golfers are required to carry all clothing needed except that which they can pick up at the end of nine holes at the club house. Spectators, coaches and other players cannot deliver articles of clothing to golfers on course. Course Rules: All course rules shall be discussed by the golf site professionals at a coaches meeting before the tournament begins. Practice Rounds: Individuals and/or teams qualifying for regional and/or state golf may be permitted one practice round of 18 holes at the site of the regional and/or state golf tournament if permitted by the director of the tournament. There shall be no more than one day loss of school time involved in practice or travel in relation to practice preceding the tournament. Under certain restrictions listed below teams and individuals who qualify for regional and state tournament may use the Sunday afternoon preceding the tournament for the one 18-hole practice round allowed by Sections 1206 ((b) (3) (A) and 1260 (g) (7). Providing: (a) the first round of competition at the tournament is scheduled on Monday, and (b) practice rounds are permitted by the regional spring meet director (or state golf tournament director at the state tournament).

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Question Answer If there is no round of competition on Monday, may my team practice on the preceding Sunday?

No

Does this rule allow for Sunday practice or competition at times other than those specified?

No

May a parent take their child and other team members to the regional or state course on Sunday after they have qualified for the respective regional or state tournament and have them practice?

Yes, provided the practice round was not arranged by the school or school coach. The practice round counts as the student’s one 18 hole round.

May a student go to the course site of the tournament on Sunday and hit shag balls if the tournament begins on Tuesday, Wednesday, or any other day than Monday?

No

May a student walk the course on Sunday preceding the regional or state tournament that begins Tuesday or after?

No

If the tournament director does not permit practice rounds, may a team or individual go play a practice round on their own after they have qualified for that round of competition?

No

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UIL REGIONAL TENNIS RATLIFF STADIUM – ECISD TENNIS COURTS - ODESSA, TX

April 18-19, 2016

GENERAL TENNIS INFORMATION COACHES MEETING: Coaches meeting will be Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 5:45 p.m. at the Odessa College

Tennis/Softball Complex.

Please email all entries to: tbrix@odessa.edu Subject: UIL Tennis

All matches will be played at the ECISD tennis courts at Ratliff Stadium or on other approved courts.

Tennis will be governed by UIL and USTA rules.

Each entry must bring one (1) can of unopened, yellow, USTA approved tennis balls for

each match.

Courts will be open for practice April 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. on a first come first serve

basis. Practice courts available: 4 at Odessa College and 8 at ECISD tennis courts at

Ratliff Stadium.

Officials from the Permian Basin Tennis Umpires Association will officiate the

tournament. A two-person team will serve as roving officials to interpret rules, enforce

violations, and resolve disputes.

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UIL REGIONAL TENNIS RATLIFF STADIUM – ECISD TENNIS COURTS - ODESSA, TX

April 18-19, 2016

GIRLS’ TENNIS

Girls’ tennis matches will be held at the ECISD tennis courts at Ratliff Stadium on Monday, April

18, and Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

Bracket positions will be determined at coaches meeting.

Monday, April 18, 2016

Girls’ Singles 8 matches 8:00 a.m. 1st Round

Girls’ Doubles 8 matches 10:30 a.m. 1st Round

Girls’ Singles 4 matches 2:00 p.m. 2nd Round

Girls’ Doubles 4 matches 3:00 p.m. 2nd Round

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Girls’ Singles 2 matches 8:00 a.m. Semi-Finals

Girls’ Doubles 2 matches 8:00 a.m. Semi-Finals

Girls’ Singles 2 matches 11:00 a.m. Finals & 3rd Place

Girls’ Doubles 2 matches 11:00 a.m. Finals & 3rd Place

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UIL REGIONAL TENNIS RATLIFF STADIUM – ECISD TENNIS COURTS - ODESSA, TX

April 18-19, 2016

BOYS’ TENNIS

Boys’ tennis matches will be held at the ECISD tennis courts at Ratliff Stadium on Monday, April

20, and Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

Bracket positions will be determined at coaches meeting.

Monday, April 18, 2016

Boys’ Singles 8 matches 9:15 a.m. 1st Round

Boy’s Doubles 8 matches 11:30 a.m. 1st Round

Boy’s Singles 4 matches 2:30 p.m. 2nd Round

Boy’s Doubles 4 matches 3:30 p.m. 2nd Round

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Boy’s Singles 2 matches 8:00 a.m. Semi-Finals

Boy’s Doubles 2 matches 8:00 a.m. Semi-Finals

Boy’s Singles 2 matches 11:00 a.m. Finals & 3rd Place

Boy’s Doubles 2 matches 11:00 a.m. Finals & 3rd Place

MIXED DOUBLES Monday, April 18, 2016 Mixed Doubles 8 matches 1:00 p.m. 1st Round

Mixed Doubles 4 matches 4:00 p.m. 2nd Round

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Mixed Doubles 2 matches 10:00 a.m. Semi-Finals

Mixed Doubles 2 matches 12:30 p.m. Finals & 3rd Place

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UIL REGIONAL TENNIS

RATLIFF STADIUM – ECISD TENNIS COURTS - ODESSA, TX April 18-19, 2016 GIRLS’ SINGLES

4-20-2016 8:00 a.m. (1st round) 4-20-2016 2:00 p.m. (2nd round) 4-21-2016 8:00 a.m. (Semi-Finals) 4-21-2016 11:00 a.m. (Finals & 3rd Place)

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UIL REGIONAL TENNIS RATLIFF STADIUM – ECISD TENNIS COURTS - ODESSA, TX

April 18-19, 2016 GIRLS’ DOUBLES

4-20-2016 10:30 a.m. (1st round) 4-20-2016 3:00 p.m. (2nd round) 4-21-2016 8:00 a.m. (Semi-Finals) 4-21-2016 11:00 a.m. (Finals & 3rd Place)

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UIL REGIONAL TENNIS RATLIFF STADIUM – ECISD TENNIS COURTS - ODESSA, TX

April 18-19, 2016 BOYS’ SINGLES

4-20-2016 9:15 a.m. (1st round) 4-20-2016 2:30 p.m. (2nd round) 4-21-2016 8:00 a.m. (Semi-Finals) 4-21-2016 11:00 a.m. (Finals & 3rd Place)

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UIL REGIONAL TENNIS RATLIFF STADIUM – ECISD TENNIS COURTS - ODESSA, TX

April 18-19, 2016 BOYS’ DOUBLES

4-20-2016 11:30 a.m. (1st round) 4-20-2016 3:30 p.m. (2nd round) 4-21-2016 8:00 a.m. (Semi-Finals) 4-21-2016 11:00 a.m. (Finals & 3rd Place)

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UIL REGIONAL TENNIS

RATLIFF STADIUM – ECISD TENNIS COURTS - ODESSA, TX April 18-19, 2016 MIXED DOUBLES

4-20-2016 1:00 p.m. (1st round) 4-20-2016 4:00 p.m. (2nd round) 4-21-2016 10:00 a.m. (Semi-Finals) 4-21-2016 12:30 p.m. (Finals & 3rd Place)

These times are approximations – 1st availability of courts.

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TRACK AND FIELD MEET RATLIFF STADIUM – ODESSA, TX

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016

GATES OPEN AT 7:00 A.M.

FIELD EVENTS

9:00 a.m. High Jump Boys Long Jump Girls Discus Girls Pole Vault Girls

11:30 a.m. High Jump Girls Discus Boys Triple Jump Boys

FINAL RUNNING EVENTS

9:30 a.m. 3200 Meter Girls 3200 Meter Boys (1 heat alley start)

Preliminary Running Events (rolling schedule)

2:00 p.m. 400 Meter Relay Girls 400 Meter Relay Boys There will be a 10 minute break after this event. 100 Meter Hurdles (33 inch) Girls 110 Meter High Hurdles Boys 100 Meter Dash Girls 100 Meter Dash Boys 800 Meter Relay Girls 800 Meter Relay Boys 400 Meter Dash Girls 400 Meter Dash Boys 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles Girls 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles Boys 200 Meter Dash Girls 200 Meter Dash Boys There will be a 30 minute break after this event. 1600 Meter Relay Girls 1600 Meter Relay Boys

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TRACK AND FIELD MEET RATLIFF STADIUM

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016

GATES OPEN AT 7:30 A.M.

FIELD EVENTS

9:00 a.m. Triple Jump Girls Long Jump Boys Pole Vault Boys

Shot Put Boys 11:00 a.m. Shot Put Girls

FINAL RUNNING EVENTS

1:00 p.m. 400 Meter Relay Girls 1:10 p.m. 400 Meter Relay Boys 1:20 p.m. 800 Meter Run – Alley Start Girls 1:30 p.m. 800 Meter Run – Alley Start Boys 1:40 p.m. 100 Meter Hurdles (33 inch) Girls 1:50 p.m. 110 Meter High Hurdles Boys 2:00 p.m. 100 Meter Dash Girls 2:10 p.m. 100 Meter Dash Boys 2:20 p.m. 800 Meter Relay Girls 2:30 p.m. 800 Meter Relay Boys 2:40 p.m. 400 Meter Dash Girls 2:50 p.m. 400 Meter Dash Boys 3:00 p.m. 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles Girls 3:10 p.m. 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles Boys 3:20 p.m. 200 Meter Dash Girls 3:30 p.m. 200 Meter Dash Boys 3:40 p.m. 1600 Meter Run Girls 3:50 p.m. 1600 Meter Run Boys 4:00 p.m. 1600 Meter Relay Girls 4:10 p.m. 1600 Meter Relay Boys

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GENERAL ATHLETIC INFORMATION

Except for substitutions allowed by the rules, a contestant may enter the Regional Meet only in

the events in which he/she qualified in the Area or District Meet.

Contestants must report on time in order to participate in an event. Video-taping of athletic

competition is permitted. If filming interferes with competition, officials will ask that all taping

cease.

TRACK & FIELD INFORMATION

All track events will be held at Ratliff Stadium. All events will be held on all weather surfaces.

Outside exceptions listed in the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules, The National Federation Official Rules will govern Track and Field events at the Region Meet.

Coaches will not be permitted on the track during the Regional Meet. There will be no exceptions to this ruling. All unauthorized personnel must remain completely away from the field, and observers must be in the stands at the stadium (no one is allowed on the grass areas inside the stadium). The Odessa College trainer will be available at the meet for injuries and other needs. Trainers will be permitted to assist the Odessa College training staff.

The shot put area and runway to the discus will not be open to anyone. A coach’s area will be set up for field events.

All protest must be made in writing to the referee. The final line of appeals rest with the Jury of Appeals to be established by the regional committee.

We only have two from each region – the 9th qualifier to state is chosen from the next best performance from any region. So, it could be possible that three could advance but not a guaranteed spot.

Admission to Track and Field events will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and senior citizens. Admission will be valid for the entire day. There will also be tournament passes - $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and senior citizens. Participants will not be charged admission. Coaches’ passes will be distributed in the coaches’ packets.

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In accordance with UIL regulations, no workouts will be permitted at Ratliff Stadium prior to the meet. Gates will open at 7:00 a.m. on Friday and 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Coaches’ packets will be available Thursday, April 28 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Ratliff Stadium or on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 a.m. at Ratliff Stadium at the SW corner of stands. Heat sheets will be prepared for final events on Saturday and can be picked up in the press box at 10:00 a.m. Coaches’ packets will contain two (2) passes.

No preliminaries will be held for the 1600 meter run or the 3200 meter run. The finals for these two races will begin with an alley start.

The 800 meter run will be run with alley start – FINALS ONLY (no prelims).

The 400 meter relay, 800 meter relay, and 400 meter dash will be run in lanes all the way.

The 1600 meter relay will use a three turn stagger. The first lap will be run in lanes all the way. The second runner breaks for the pole after the first curve.

Lane assignments will be posted on the Odessa College website. Lane assignments for the finals will be made as soon as possible after an event and posted at Ratliff Stadium. The qualifiers to the final heats will include the top finisher from each preliminary heat and the next six best times from the preliminaries.

Food, soft drinks, suntan lotion, “warm-ups,” jam boxes, and glass containers are not allowed on the field.

Spectator seating is allowed on the west side of the stadium only. Special provisions for east side seating will be made for selected events.

Contestant ID’s are required for admission through the contestants’ gate.

The Appeals Committee will be available in the press box for both days of competition.

Since we have two heats, we will take the top finisher in each heat and the next six fastest times.

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IMPORTANT – Mandatory coaches meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Ratliff Stadium at SE end of stadium.

All camps must be set up in the east stands. Enter through the northeast gate. Buses must park on the eastside.

If you have a qualifier and for some reason they cannot participate, be sure to notify your area or district chairman so they can notify the meet director. All changes must be submitted by e-mail by the district chairman. NO CHANGES CAN BE MADE AFTER NOON ON FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016 ALL CHANGES MUST BE MADE ON THE ENCLOSED FORM.

Please use Hy-tek for all area and district meets if possible. Results can be exported by e-mail directly to wrightdl@cableone.net. If Hy-tek is not used, all entries must be made on direct athletics by coaches.

Relay cards – first runner will turn in a relay card (provided in your team packet) at the staging area before each relay on Friday. This is to confirm the names of the relay members in accordance with UIL rules. You must declare the names of six (6) runners. Same cards will be used on Saturday.

All area and district results (where no area meet was held) must be sent to Don Wright – no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 25 by e-mail – at wrightdl@cableone.net.

Heat & lane assignments will be posted on the Odessa College web page by April 27th and at the stadium on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 a.m.

The awards ceremony will take place immediately after event is over.

Field implement weigh-ins will be certified at the gate entering the shot put and discus area, south gate at 7:45 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE – NO COACHES OR SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PRESS BOX. PLEASE SEE LES BLACKBURN FOR ALL QUESTIONS OR TO FILE A PROTEST.

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