UIL State Executive Committee to Meet Jan 23 2013

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUSTIN, TX— The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel to determine the eligibility of student athletes and discuss alleged UIL rule violations.

A schedule of tomorrow’s hearings follows.

HEARING (AA-EE)
8:35 am

AA.Edcouch-Elsa High School: Report of Investigation by district into allegations of violations of Section 1209 of the Constitution and Contest Rules.
9:05 am

BB.Beaumont Ozen High School: Violation of 19 TAC 76.1001 and Section 1206 of the Constitution and Contest Rules while on probation.
9:35 am

CC.Lake Worth High School: Appeal of District 6-3A Executive Committee Decision Regarding Eligibility of a Student Athlete, Section 443, Changing Schools for Athletic Reasons.
10:20 am

DD.Harlingen High School: Appeal of District 32-5A Executive Committee Decision Regarding Eligibility of a Student Athlete, Section 443, Changing Schools for Athletic Reasons.
12:00 pm

EE.Houston Jersey Village High School: Appeal of District 17-5A Executive Committee Decision Regarding Eligibility of a Student Athlete, Section 443, Changing Schools for Athletic Reasons.
12:45 pm

FF.Lubbock High School: Appeal of District 4-4A Executive Committee Decision Regarding Eligibility of a Student Athlete, Section 443, Changing School for Athletic Reasons
1:30 pm

GG.Amarillo High School: Appeal of District 3-4A Executive Committee Decision Regarding Eligibility of a Student Athlete, Section 443, Changing School for Athletic Reasons
2:15 pm

HH.Denton Ryan High School: Violation of Section 1208 (j), Ejection from a Contest, while on Probation, Coach Bryce Overstreet.

The State Executive Committee meeting is an open meeting and all interested parties are welcome to attend.

 

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UIL State Executive Committee Meeting Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUSTIN, TX— The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League issued penalties to coaches and schools for violations of UIL rules and handed down decisions on the eligibility of student-athletes Wednesday.

The State Executive Committee accepted the findings of Edcouch-Elsa High School’s investigation into allegations of rule violations regarding non-school participation; the findings are being taken under consideration for possible further actions.

The State Executive Committee suspended Coach Jeff Nelson for the first two non-district games of the 2013 football season for violations of rules regarding participation in athletic activities during the school day while on probation. The Committee also added three years to the probationary period for Nelson and issued a second public reprimand.

Coach Bryce Overstreet from Denton Ryan High School was suspended for the next three district games for being ejected from a contest while on probation. Overstreet was also issued a second public reprimand and three additional years probation.

In other action, student athletes from Houston Jersey Village and Amarillo High School were denied their appeals for eligibility. It was determined that the students did change schools for athletic purposes.

An appeal for varsity eligibility from a Lubbock High School student-athlete was granted after it was determined that the student did not change schools for athletic reasons.