Athletic Directors and Coaches,

 

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) requirements and guidelines for its member schools to begin limited UIL summer strength and conditioning and marching band practice starting June 8, 2020 are now available on the UIL website at the links provided below. As restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to be lifted across the state of Texas we are cautiously optimistic about beginning these summer activities in a thoughtful and deliberate manner.

 

It is imperative that schools follow this guidance carefully and develop a detailed plan for implementing the safety measures listed prior to beginning these activities. Texas is counting on our educational leaders to be thoughtful in resuming these activities.

 

The guidance includes information for considering whether to begin these activities on June 8th in each district. Please work with local officials in advance to ensure that all local guidelines are met. It is important to note that UIL cannot anticipate every unique situation and schools should stay informed and take additional actions based on common sense and good judgment that will protect the health of students and communities.

 

The information for summer strength and conditioning and sport specific training is at the following link:

https://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/covid-19-information

 

The information for summer marching band practices and rehearsals is at the following link:

https://www.uiltexas.org/music/covid-19-information

 

In addition to these guidelines, schools are required to follow guidance from TEA related to athletics activities and music activities on school campuses. You can access the current guidance on the TEA website:

 

Student and Parent School Visit Guidance Per Executive Order No. GA-23 (PDF) May 18 2020 [Closure Guidance & Communication Card]

 

Summer Instruction, Activities and School Visit Guidance Per Executive Order No. GA-23 (PDF) May 18 2020

 

Any updates to these guidelines will be posted on the TEA website as they are available.

 

This is an evolving situation and we will communicate any updates, if needed, as soon as we have them. If you have questions about this guidance, please do not hesitate to contact UIL staff.

 

Sincerely,

 

Charles Breithaupt, EdD

UIL Executive Director

  

Jamey Harrison, EdD

UIL Deputy Director