Athletic Directors and Coaches:
As we approach the end of the week, winter weather has made its appearance in north and west texas. As you make your plans for games this week and weekend, please work with your opponents to schedule contests that adhere to the weather policies as stated in Section138 of the TAPPS By-Laws.
- Temperature
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- In the event the outside temperature or heat index reaches 100 degrees as determined by the home team or event host, inter school contests shall not be played without the mutual consent of all teams involved in the contest.
- In the event the outside temperature or chill factor reaches 32 degrees as determined by the home team or event host, inter school contests shall not be played without the mutual consent of all teams involved in the contest.
- A school that is following the above guidelines shall not be required to forfeit contests.
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- Travel
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- In the event of snow, ice or other weather conditions affecting travel, consideration should be given to the travel involved before and after a contest.
- A school that determines travel conditions to be unsafe shall not be required to forfeit contests.
If contests must be postponed, please reschedule in a timely manner as soon as possible once weather permits. At the present time, the dates for the final four for basketball and championships for winter soccer remain as posted based on facility availability.
Bryan Bunselmeyer
Executive Director