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09-01-2005, 07:22 AM
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Louisiana HS stars may play in Texas
UIL will allow students to compete where they temporarily enroll
03:58 AM CDT on Thursday, September 1, 2005
Associated Press
For some families displaced by Hurricane Katrina, resuming a sense of normalcy includes making sure their sons can still play high school football.
With Texas high school coaches already being approached by Louisiana residents about joining their teams, the University Interscholastic League said it would allow displaced students to compete at the schools where they temporarily enroll.
Thousands of storm refugees will likely enter the Texas school system, Texas Education Commissioner Shirley J. Neeley said.
At West Orange-Stark High School, which sits along the Louisiana border, football coach Dan Hooks said five players have contacted him about joining his team.
Athletes whose entire families move to Texas will follow the same procedure as in-state transfers. Students wanting to play subvarsity sports can participate almost immediately. Varsity players must sit out for 15 days after completing paperwork and getting approval from the district executive committee.
The process is more involved for students who enroll with guardians remaining in Louisiana. They must also apply for a waiver from the UIL, which has traditionally been a safeguard against recruiting or players seeking a move for strictly athletic gains.
Submitting the waiver usually requires a $100 fee, but UIL spokeswoman Kim Rogers said the cost has been waived because of the hardships families have already endured.
Beaumont ISD athletic director Rodney Saveat said he expects to start receiving transfer requests soon. In Dallas, where large shelters were being set up Wednesday, district athletic director Troy Mathieu thinks the UIL will be accommodating with almost all transfers.
"Given the circumstances, I would think they would be very considerate," Mathieu said.
Mathieu, who oversaw operations for the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans before coming to Dallas, said the damage he's seen on television suggests that New Orleans schools would be pressed to resume athletics this year.
Bobby Burton of Rivals.com said as many 150 players with Division I potential live in areas that sustained extensive damage.
Burton said transferring could diminish an athlete's playing time and exposure, lessening their chances at getting noticed by college coaches.
"It's significant," Burton said. "A lot of players are going to be affected by this."
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Louisiana HS stars may play in Texas
UIL will allow students to compete where they temporarily enroll
03:58 AM CDT on Thursday, September 1, 2005
Associated Press
For some families displaced by Hurricane Katrina, resuming a sense of normalcy includes making sure their sons can still play high school football.
With Texas high school coaches already being approached by Louisiana residents about joining their teams, the University Interscholastic League said it would allow displaced students to compete at the schools where they temporarily enroll.
Thousands of storm refugees will likely enter the Texas school system, Texas Education Commissioner Shirley J. Neeley said.
At West Orange-Stark High School, which sits along the Louisiana border, football coach Dan Hooks said five players have contacted him about joining his team.
Athletes whose entire families move to Texas will follow the same procedure as in-state transfers. Students wanting to play subvarsity sports can participate almost immediately. Varsity players must sit out for 15 days after completing paperwork and getting approval from the district executive committee.
The process is more involved for students who enroll with guardians remaining in Louisiana. They must also apply for a waiver from the UIL, which has traditionally been a safeguard against recruiting or players seeking a move for strictly athletic gains.
Submitting the waiver usually requires a $100 fee, but UIL spokeswoman Kim Rogers said the cost has been waived because of the hardships families have already endured.
Beaumont ISD athletic director Rodney Saveat said he expects to start receiving transfer requests soon. In Dallas, where large shelters were being set up Wednesday, district athletic director Troy Mathieu thinks the UIL will be accommodating with almost all transfers.
"Given the circumstances, I would think they would be very considerate," Mathieu said.
Mathieu, who oversaw operations for the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans before coming to Dallas, said the damage he's seen on television suggests that New Orleans schools would be pressed to resume athletics this year.
Bobby Burton of Rivals.com said as many 150 players with Division I potential live in areas that sustained extensive damage.
Burton said transferring could diminish an athlete's playing time and exposure, lessening their chances at getting noticed by college coaches.
"It's significant," Burton said. "A lot of players are going to be affected by this."