Athletic News Briefs:
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Click on one of the links below to go directly to information about each sport:
General | Baseball | Basketball | Cross Country | Fall Soccer | Football | Golf | Softball | Swimming | Track | Tennis | Volleyball | Winter Soccer | Wrestling
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General
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TAPPS has made a donation to Gridiron Heroes Spinal Cord Injury Foundation in honor of those schools that competed in the 2007 State Football Finals:
Div. IV - Hallettsville Sacred Heart Catholic High School and Ft. Worth Calvary Christian Academy
Div. III - Waco-Reicher Catholic High School and Grapevine Faith Christian School
Div. II - Argyle Liberty Christian School and Dallas Christian School
Div. I - Houston St. Pius X High School and Ft. Worth Nolan Catholic High School
6-man Div. II
- Fredericksburg Heritage School and Ft. Worth Glenview Christian School
6-man Div. I - Greenville Christian School and Denton Calvary Academy
(posted 3/24/08)
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Andy Zihlman from Bishop Lynch High School has been named coach of the year by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association for 2008.
(posted 3/7/08)
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TPSN provides platform for live or taped video on the internet
(posted 2/4/08)
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Farmers Insurance Group Partners with TAPPS
(posted 11/6/07)
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TAPPS Sponsorship Program with BSN Sports/Collegiate Pacific and US-Games
(posted 12/12/07)
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TAPPS wishes to acknowledge the following schools for their donations to Gridiron Heroes Spinal Cord Injury Foundation:
Greenville Christian School
San Antonio New Life Christian Academy
Rockwall Heritage Christian Academy
Addison Trinity Christian Academy
(posted 11/16/07)
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3rd Annual State Power Lifting Meet in Dallas
All TAPPS students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the 3rd annual state power lifting meet at Dallas Lutheran. For information ask your school's strength coach or visit the link below for registration forms, meet rules and 2007 records.
Meet Information
(posted 1/28/08)
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Realignment 2008-2010
District Organization for 2008-2010
Basketball Districts - 1A | 2A | 3A | 4A | 5Agirls| 5Aboys
Volleyball Districts - 1A | 2A | 3A | 4A | 5A
Baseball Districts - 1A | 2A | 3A | 4A | 5A
Softball Districts - 1A/2A | 3A | 4A | 5A
11-man Football Districts - Div I | Div II | Div III | Div IV
6-man Football Districts - Div I | Div II
Fall Soccer Districts - Div I | Div II
Boys Winter Soccer Districts - Div I | Div II | Div III
Girls Winter Soccer Districts - Div I | Div II | Div III
(posted 10/11/07)
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Realignment for 2008-2010
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
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U.I.L. Steroid Education
"Making of a Champion"
http://utdirect.utexas.edu/uilgate/video_steroid.WBX
(posted 10/9/07)
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2007-2008 All-State Meetings*
The 2007-2008 All-State Selection meetings will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays following State Event weekends as shown on the 2007-2008 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.
**DATE CHANGE**
The winter soccer all-state meeting has been changed from Feb. 27 to Feb. 26. The baseball/softball all-state meeting has been changed from May 14 to May 13.
(posted 9/18/07)
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TAPPS C.O.P.E. DVD
(posted 8/1/07)
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Policy Regarding Use of Flash/Strobe Photography
(posted 8/1/07)
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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
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Official Wilson & Molten Balls for TAPPS 2007-2008
Wilson Football
1004 GST (Pro)
1003 GST (Collegiate)
1001 Pro
1005 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
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Click here to watch TAPPS Championship Games
Click here to order TAPPS Championship Games
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TAPPS Executive Board Names New Members
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Neutral Play-off Sites:
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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
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INFORMATION SITES
The following sites, while not officially affiliated with TAPPS, provide excellent
coverage and insite into TAPPS sports.
While TAPPS does not always agree with all postings on these sites, they are reviewed
on a regular basis by the TAPPS Director and positive suggestions are considered..
If you have questions or need clarification on TAPPS related matters, email
TAPPS Director Edd Burleson at edd@tapps.net
www.txprivatesports.com www.lscsn.com www.sixmanfootball.com
(posted 8/15/06)
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STEROID FREE SPORTS (posted 8/31/06)
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SUBSTANCE AND STEROID ABUSE POLICY (posted 5/11/06)
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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)
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PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEO AT TAPPS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
TAPPS has contracted with Puente Photography and Gomez Photography to provide action photos of the State Championship games to sell to the public.
FNE Sports has the exclusive rights to produce and sell DVD’s of the TAPPS State Championship games. All other COMMERCIAL visual reproductions of the TAPPS championship games are prohibited. This does not prohibit parents from photographing or video taping their child’s team or game. It does not prohibit school photographers (student newspapers or yearbooks) or newspapers, TV stations, etc from their normal coverage.
It does prohibit anyone other than the contracted photographers to reproduce and sell copies of the photos or videos.
(updated 12/14/05)
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2006-2008 Districts
Schools in Descending Order by Enrollment
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To purchase State T-Shirt, Caps, and Patches:
Threadworks Unlimited
Janet Dunks
Email:threadworks@hot.rr.com
Phone: 254-845-4316
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Open Letter To Parents
The TAPPS office recently received a copy of an open letter written by the head administrator of a TAPPS school to the parents of the athletes at that school. It is worth reading.
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Pre-Game Announcement Options (7/29/02)
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Sportsmanship: Required reading for TAPPS coaches, athletes, parents, and fans, (7/29/02)
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CSIET Approved Foreign Exchange Programs (6/20/01)
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Got a complaint? Read this first.
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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
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Baseball
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Waco ISD Sports Complex Information -State Baseball
(posted 4/19/08)
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2008 State Baseball Tournament Information
(posted 4/17/08)
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Basketball
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Gateway High School has a few openings left for its girls/boys summer basketball league. All games will be played in the month of June & July. There will also be three tournaments.
Any schools interested can contact Coach Green at 469-337-0081 or email coachtimmy@yahoo.com.
(posted 4/24/08)
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Southwest Christian School hosts Fort Worth Shoot Out
One Varsity Boys spot available
Four Varsity Girls sposts available
click here for more details
(posted 4/21/08)
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TAPPS State Basketball DVDs
(posted 3/4/08)
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21st Annual Lovelady Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament
click here for more details
(posted 2/28/08)
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Congratulations to Coach Andy Zihlman of Bishop Lynch High School. In his coaching career at Bishop Lynch, he as amassed more than 700 career victories, with number 700 coming this year.
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Headbands & Sweatbands
(posted 11/27/07)
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Noah Basketball - "Less Practice, More Points"
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2007-2008 NFHS Basketball Rules Changes
(posted 8/1/07)
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For basketball coaching information, tips and resources click the following link.
Basketball Coaching - In Search of Excellence
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Texas Assoc. of Basketball Coaches Info.
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Cross Country
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1A - 2A - 3A Cross Country Championships
(posted 11/6/07)
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4A - 5A - 6A Cross Country Championships
(posted 11/6/07)
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Fall Soccer
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2007-2008 Fall Soccer Playoff Information
(posted 10/31/07)
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Football
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Gridiron Heroes' Football Coaching Clinic
(posted 4/19/08)
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Option Football Clinic March 14-15, 2008
Hosted by Canyon Creek Christian Academy
Featured Speakers - Todd Spencer, Chuck Peterson and Steve Quinn
High School Speakers - Jim Ledford, Kent Ackemann and Linden Heldt
$30 per coach. Registration starts Friday, March 14 at 5:00 p.m.
For more information please contact Larry Thexton at 972-231-4890 ext. 135 or email larry.thexton@cccatx.org.
(posted 1/23/08)
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TAPPS State Football Championship Videos Online
(posted 12/7/07)
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2007 Football Rules - Points of Emphasis by TASO officials
(posted 8/24/07)
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HEAT WARNING LETTER
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Gridiron Heroes (posted 6/13/07)
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*Non-Transparent Eye Shields (posted 7/21/06)
2006 TAPPS Football Rule Exceptions to NCCA (posted 7/21/06)
TAPPS, ALONG WITH UIL TO PLAY WITH 2005 NCAA FOOTBALL RULES IN 2006 (posted 6/9/06)
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2007 NCAA Football Rule Changes
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Golf
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State Golf Tournament
Day One Golf Results
Girls: 1A - 2A - 3A - 4A - 5A - 6A
Boys: 1A - 2A - 3A - 4A - 5A - 6A
(posted 4/22/08)
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3A North Regional Golf Information
(posted 4/4/08)
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2008 2A South Regional Golf Information
(posted 3/31/08)
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2008 3A South Regional Golf Information
(posted 3/31/08)
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DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED - PLEASE READ!
2008 4A North Regional Golf Information
(posted 3/31/08)
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2008 2A North Regional Golf Information
(posted 3/28/08)
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2008 6A State Golf Tournament Information
(posted 3/28/08)
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2008 TAPPS State Golf Tournament Information
(posted 3/26/08)
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Regional and State Golf Sites
(posted 3/25/08)
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Golf Rules Examination
(posted 2/15/08)
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Southwest Christian Academy
Invitational Golf Tournament
(posted 2/11/08)
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Golf Test Certification
(posted 1/22/08)
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1st Annual Holy Trinity Invitational Golf Tournament
(posted 1/11/08)
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The golf quiz required for participation in the TAPPS district tournaments will be available on February 15.
(posted 1/8/08)
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Softball
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Waco ISD Sports Complex Information -State Softball
(posted 4/19/08)
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2008 State Softball Tournament Information
(posted 4/17/08)
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2008 NFHS Softball Rules Changes
(posted 1/22/08)
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Swimming
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State Team Results
(posted 2/2/08)
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State Swim Results
(posted 2/2/08)
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State Psych Sheet
(posted1/30/08)
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Letter to TAPPS Swim Coaches
(posted 1/21/08)
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2008 North Regional Team Results
(posted1/21/08)
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2008 South Regional Team Results
(posted1/21/08)
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2008 North Regional Results
(posted 1/20/08)
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2008 South Regional Results
(posted 1/20/08)
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2007-2008 TAPPS State Meet Information
(posted 1/7/08)
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2007-2008 Official Swimming Abbreviations
(posted 1/7/08)
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Dive Verifier Sheet
Dive Entry Form
(posted 12/12/07)
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Regional and State Meet Information
(posted 11/30/07)
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2006-2007 South Regional Meet
2006-20070 North Regional Meet
2006-2007 Diving Results
2006-2007 North Regional Team Scores
2006-2007 South Regional Team Scores
(posted 11/2/07)
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Track
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State Track Meet Results
Friday - Saturday
(posted 5/3/08)
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2008 State Track Workers Schedule
(posted 4/29/09)
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Hart Patterson Sports Complex Map
(posted 4/28/08)
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2008 State Track Meet Information
(posted 4/24/08)
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2007-2008 Track & Field Schedule
Field Events
Running Events
(posted 4/21/08)
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2008 Track Regionals
(posted 4/16/08)
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2008 TAPPS SCHOOL CODES FOR TRACK
(posted 4/9/08)
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Deaflympics 2009
(posted 12/13/07)
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5A South Regional Track Meet
April 25 & 26
Hosted by Awty International
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2008 NFHS Track and Field Rules Changes
(posted 8/1/07)
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Instructions for E-mailing Hy-tek Results (posted 2/26/07)
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Attention: Track Coaches
When reporting your district track results to the TAPPS State office,
remember to use the "2008 TAPPS School Code for Track" which is
found under Athletic News Briefs: Track on the TAPPS web site.
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Click the following link www.athletic.net for a site that coaches can use to enter athletes and also when they run their meet or have finished a meet they then can enter their results here and it produces a list of the athletes and their times. The site is also compatible with hy-tek for entries and results. (posted 3/8/07)
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Converting Handheld Times (posted 1/25/07)
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Tennis
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State Tennis Results
Individual - Team
(posted 4/28/09)
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State Tennis Information
(posted 4/19/08)
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Volleyball
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Lost at State Volleyball Tournament at TCU...
2 black bags containing 6 red, white and blue volleyballs each.
If found please contact Kathie Denny at kdenny@trinitychristian.org or call 972-931-8325.
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2007-2008 Volleyball Rule Changes
(posted 7/27/07)
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Volleyball Warm-up Period
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Winter Soccer
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Winter Soccer State Championship Game Locations
Div. I Soccer - Boys and Girls - Ft. Worth, TCU
Div. II Soccer - Boys and Girls - Waco, Baylor
Div. III Soccer - Boys - Belton, UMHB
(posted 1/8/08)
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Wrestling
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2008 TAPPS State Wrestling Tournament
(posted1/24/08)
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Correction to Manual: In section 196-A-12 (pg. 129 of the TAPPS Contest Rules) is should read "a 2 lb. growth allowance is granted on Jan. 1, 2008".
(posted 8/14/07)
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2007-2008 Wrestling Rules Changes
(posted 8/1/07)
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