Swine flu fears halt high school sports until May 11

[clhsdad]

UIL cancels all high school games and competetions until May 11.

Reported by Fox news.

[pirate4state]

Link? What?

[BEAST]

Good lord. Some districts havent even finished baseball yet. Playoffs havent even started. It will be well into the summer before all of events are done.




BEAST

[pirate4state]

wow just got a Tweet update from TexasMag that FoxNews is reporting all UIL events cancelled until May 11th!

WTH

Giddings has something to do with this! :D

[pirate4state]

http://www.uil.utexas.edu/db/press_release_detail.lasso?-Search=Action&-Table=table&-Database=press_releases&-KeyValue=312

[pirate4state]

WOW WOW & WOW

[crzyjournalist03]

perhaps we should shut this board down until May 11th or later for the safety of the posters here.

[Lion]

AUSTIN — Texas officials are postponing all high school athletic competition until May 11 because of the swine flu outbreak.

The move suspends the baseball season and eliminates the regional track championships, said University Interscholastic League Executive Director Charles Breithaupt. He said UIL officials acted on the recommendation of public health officials.

The state golf and tennis championships are scheduled to begin May 11.

The state track meet, one of the largest high school track and field competitions in the country, remains scheduled for May 13-14. But it will require shuffling the schedule significantly.

All UIL academic competitions are postponed as well.

[pirate4state]

http://bbs.3adownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=94004

;)

okay, i miss being able to merge threads :D

[catgut]

Everyone needs to just go home and lock themselves in until May 11. Look on the computer then to see if it's safe to come out.

[Reds fan]

:(

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by pirate4state
http://bbs.3adownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=94004

;)

okay, i miss being able to merge threads :D

I'll do it for you!!:D

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by pirate4state
http://bbs.3adownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=94004

;)

okay, i miss being able to merge threads :D

I need to take time for a class in "thread merging 101" :D

don't anyone tell my boss - I still wanna take off Friday :p

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
I need to take time for a class in "thread merging 101" :D

don't anyone tell my boss - I still wanna take off Friday :p

LOL!!!!!


Well....this just adds another level to the Giddings/West Columbia "flip" drama!!!:eek:

[Looking4number8]

Well that sure puts a hitch in my get-a-long

[PutMeInCoach]

Baseball and Softball - No interschool games will take place until May 11 for either softball or baseball. Below is an altered playoff schedule for both sports.


Softball
Bi-District Deadline- May 16 (1 or 2/3 series)
Area Deadline- May 19 (1 game only)
Regional Quarter Final Deadline - May 23 (1 or 2/3 series)
Regional Semifinal Deadline - May 26 (1 game only)
Regional Final Deadline - May 30 (1 or 2/3 series)
State Tournament - June 4-6

Baseball
District Deadline - May 19th
Bi-District Deadline- May 23 (1 or 2/3 series)
Area Deadline- May 26 (1 game only)
Regional Quarter Final Deadline - May 30 (1 or 2/3 series)
Regional Semifinal Deadline - June 2 (1 game only)
Regional Final Deadline - June 6 (1 or 2/3 series)
State Tournament - June 10-13

[Sweetwater Red]

Do health officials think the virus is going to be eradicated
within the next ten days?:confused:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
I need to take time for a class in "thread merging 101" :D

don't anyone tell my boss - I still wanna take off Friday :p :( well guess i better not make plans for next week game in Houston :mad:

[Spaceman_Spiff]

Originally posted by pirate4state
WOW WOW & WOW

...and add a "DANG" to that!

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by Spaceman_Spiff
...and add a "DANG" to that!

Make that a Double Dawg DANG!!

[gtownfan]

Originally posted by pirate4state
wow just got a Tweet update from TexasMag that FoxNews is reporting all UIL events cancelled until May 11th!

WTH

Giddings has something to do with this! :D

You mean the umpires and ref's that do Giddings home games (they arrive in black helicopters!!)!

[PutMeInCoach]

Giddings will come into the same issue even with this change.

Track:
Regional Track Meets
All UIL regional track meets originally scheduled for this weekend, May 1-2, have been cancelled. The state track and field meet will be extended to a three-day format to include semifinal heats. The meet is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 14-16.

Softball - Everything will have to be reflipped! I don't believe a school can be forced to play before Wednesday, so it will conflict with...
Bi-District Deadline- May 16 (1 or 2/3 series)

[GrTigers6]

why is May 11th the magical day will it be a dead virus by then or what :D :vrycnfsd:

[celinaorange]

Is this correct? If you won your district in baseball and therefore get a bye.....according to the revised schedule, you would not play until May 26, and then you would have to play a single game (No option to play 2 out of 3).....???

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by celinaorange
Is this correct? If you won your district in baseball and therefore get a bye.....according to the revised schedule, you would not play until May 26, and then you would have to play a single game (No option to play 2 out of 3).....???

Tha't the way I would read it.:eek:

[PutMeInCoach]

You still play a warm-up game...just after May 11th.

[BaseballUmp]

Yea just got an email from the Secretary of our Chapter and no interschool games until May 11th.

This will definately put a twist on the playoffs

[garciap77]

Originally posted by pirate4state
wow just got a Tweet update from TexasMag that FoxNews is reporting all UIL events cancelled until May 11th!

WTH

Giddings has something to do with this! :D

:stirpot: :1popcorn:

[Looking4number8]

So I have a question.. Does this affect the teams ability to practice or are they going to restrict that also?

[SintonFan_inAustin]

The games might have to be played through X Box Live MLB 2009

[garciap77]

Originally posted by Reds fan
Tha't the way I would read it.:eek:

That would be great for Brownwood! :D


:clap:

[coach]

this is very stupid...the kids in track who worked there but off all year are going to get screwed just bc of the damn flu....

[BaseballUmp]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
So I have a question.. Does this affect the teams ability to practice or are they going to restrict that also?

No I'm pretty sure its just no participating with any other schools. Anything within the school district would be allowed.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by BaseballUmp
No I'm pretty sure its just no participating with any other schools. Anything within the school district would be allowed. yea keep the flu to within your own school district.

[BaseballUmp]

yea other schools dont want it spread to their schools. just keep it in your own school haha

[PutMeInCoach]

I wonder if they will end up closing all schools next week as a precaution?

[BaseballUmp]

From the CDC

U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection

(As of April 29, 2009, 11:00 AM ET)

States # of laboratory confirmed cases Deaths
Arizona 1
California 14
Indiana 1
Kansas 2
Massachusetts 2
Michigan 2
Nevada 1
New York City 51
Ohio 1
Texas 16 1
TOTAL COUNTS 91 cases 1 death

[scrub c]

Originally posted by coach
this is very stupid...the kids in track who worked there but off all year are going to get screwed just bc of the damn flu....

the way i read it, a lot of kids are gonna get HOSED!!!

[BaseballUmp]

This has even made it onto ESPN!!!

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by BaseballUmp
This has even made it onto ESPN!!!

Thsi is pretty big time. I don't remember anything like this in the decades I have been following high school sports

[icu812]

No sports events yet the kids are currently crammed into a classroom taking the all important TAKS tests.

I expect once the test are over they will shut down the schools to.

[Super_R]

Imagine some of the milage that some of the matchups in region !will have to make...on a Tuesday...WOW

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by icu812
No sports events yet the kids are currently crammed into a classroom taking the all important TAKS tests.

I expect once the test are over they will shut down the schools to.

Then it messes with graduations, planned vacations and senior trips... ni end on site

[Black_Magic]

They are going to take the best 4 times to State. Some of the District bests are hand held times. they said they are converting hand held to FAT . Anyone know right off hand what the conversion is?

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by PutMeInCoach
I wonder if they will end up closing all schools next week as a precaution? Just what we need, kids running around OUTSIDE of school. LOL


Originally posted by Scrub C
the way i read it, a lot of kids are gonna get HOSED!!!

Yep, already hearing some rumblings about schools that maybe didn't run full strength at district and now no chance to run at regionals. CRAZY!!!

[Black_Magic]

I found that conversion is adding .24 seconds to all hand held time

[I. B. Watching]

So technically, a district track champion who won the event easily and was not pushed, could miss the state meet? Hmmm.
Oh well, at least the "virus" doesn't affect the TAKS.:rolleyes:

[crabman]

Almost. Round up the hand held time to the next slowest tenth of a second and then add 0.14 for races 300 meters and over and add 0.24 for races under 300 meters.

15.56 100 meter hurdles rounds up to 15.6+0.24=15.84

42.11 4x100 rounds up to 42.2+0.14=42.34

I don't know of any 3A district meets that were automatically timed. Even if their results were published in hundredths of a second I would be the races were hand held.

[TexasHSFootball]

Official Response from TAPPS

The TAPPS office is aware of the UIL announcement regarding suspension of spring sports. The TAPPS executive board is reviewing the situation and will advise as soon as possible the actions TAPPS will take regarding this situation.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

new braunfels - Newspaper this moring

SWINE FLU: All schools closed until May 11
All public and private schools are closed, residents are being asked to avoid public gatherings and local officials are urging caution.

[pirate4state]

This is absolutely ridiculous, IMHO.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by pirate4state
This is absolutely ridiculous, IMHO.

Agreed. The media is blowing it out of context.

There's millions upon millions of people in this country, and ONLY 91 people have "it" and we are going to freak out? :rolleyes:

[Super_R]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Agreed. The media is blowing it out of context.


I'm not a conspiracty theorist...but, there is probably more to this than we are being told.

[I. B. Watching]

I think all district champions should be allowed to compete in the state meet.

[pirate4state]

ben_stiller Yeah I blame Swine Flu for the week going slow too. I also blame it for the economic crisis. And global warming. Damn you Swine Flu

:D :D :D

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by Super_R
I'm not a conspiracty theorist...but, there is probably more to this than we are being told.

Nahh. There's just nothing going on in the news right now, this is perfect, it gives 'em something to always talk about.

If the government knew something we didn't, they would not trust news reporters with the "secrets", the government would be putting into action serious emergency precautions.

[I. B. Watching]

Originally posted by Super_R
I'm not a conspiracty theorist...but, there is probably more to this than we are being told.
I guess they are preparing for the worst case scenario. But still ...

[eagles_victory]

91 is the number of reported cases in America I would be willing to say that there at least double or triple that number that havent been reported yet.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by eagles_victory
91 is the number of reported cases in America I would be willing to say that there at least double or triple that number that havent been reported yet.


Okay, that's still only 270 people out of millions? Thousands die every year in the U.S from the flu, I'm not worried.

[marler1972]

They are causing a panic that is not needed. I one think the UIL totally screwed a bunch of kids shame on them.

[eagles_victory]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Okay, that's still only 270 people out of millions? Thousands die every year in the U.S from the flu, I'm not worried. Im not saying you have to be worried and maybe this reaction is overboard but Im not going to throw a fit because the UIL is putting the safety of the kids first.

[marler1972]

Originally posted by eagles_victory
91 is the number of reported cases in America I would be willing to say that there at least double or triple that number that havent been reported yet.

People get the flu all the time. Thousands of people die from the flu a year but you never hear about this is crazy. Heck I read somewhere yesterday that over 100,000 people die from diarrea ayear and you do not hear about that.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by eagles_victory
Im not saying you have to be worried and maybe this reaction is overboard but Im not going to throw a fit because the UIL is putting the safety of the kids first.

Oh I'm not throwing a fit over high school baseball, softball and track games/meets. My beef is with just the media in general, because they are blowing it up..the UIL feels pressured to make decisions like these. Obviously cancelling these games wont hurt anything, it'll only help. I just think that there is no reason to really even be talking about the swine flu, its just a slightly different strand of the flu that's not affecting large numbers of people in the U.S at all.

[marler1972]

Originally posted by eagles_victory
Im not saying you have to be worried and maybe this reaction is overboard but Im not going to throw a fit because the UIL is putting the safety of the kids first.

Delay the regional track meet till the 16th of may and run state the next week.

[eagles_victory]

Originally posted by marler1972
People get the flu all the time. Thousands of people die from the flu a year but you never hear about this is crazy. Heck I read somewhere yesterday that over 100,000 people die from diarrea ayear and you do not hear about that. You might be right but I believe its better to be safe then sorry with something that has the ability to spread so quickly.


Originally posted by marler1972
Delay the regional track meet till the 16th of may and run state the next week. I agree with that but facility use might be an issue.

[cotulla]

District 8 was FAT timed.

Gov. Goodhair pushed UIL to make this decision. Probably the right one.

[TinyTim]

This is just the beeginning. My guess is that UIL track and baseball are over for the year.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by TinyTim
This is just the beeginning. My guess is that UIL track and baseball are over for the year.

IF it gets to the point where large amounts of schools are cancelling, I agree with you. They'd prolly just cancel all sports and maybe even school for the rest of the year. TAK's is over..there isn't much else to go to school for.

I don't agree with any of these decisions, but I could see them happening the way people are freaking out.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by eagles_victory
Im not saying you have to be worried and maybe this reaction is overboard but Im not going to throw a fit because the UIL is putting the safety of the kids first.

I would think if the UIL was THAT concerned, they would cancel school altogether.

I saw this on another board.... SUSPEND TAKS not TRACKS!!:D

[eagles_victory]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
I would think if the UIL was THAT concerned, they would cancel school altogether.

I saw this on another board.... SUSPEND TAKS not TRACKS!!:D I dont think the UIL has that authority

[cotulla]

I like the idea of cancelling school when the last TAKS test is turned in tomorrow!

[Daddy D 11]

I just love the last sentence in the article on ESPN about Texas cancelling sports till May 11th.

"With 16 confirmed cases of swine flu in Texas, Gov. Rick Perry announced a disaster declaration Wednesday for the entire state."


That cracks me up.

[BaseballUmp]

But this wasnt truely the UIL's decision. The Gov. himself voiced his "strong" opinion and the UIL went with it along with the opinions of the Texas Department of State Health Services ''Taking every possible precaution to prevent the further spreading of this disease is an important contribution to the welfare of our great state, and altering the schedule of our events is a way to keep our participants safe.''

[pirate4state]

They need to shut the malls & movie theaters down too!

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by eagles_victory
I dont think the UIL has that authority

Yeah...I know they don't. I was just trying to make a point.

I would think a group of athletes has a better chance of "beating" it than a bunch of snot nosed kids.:p

[marler1972]

Originally posted by BaseballUmp
But this wasnt truely the UIL's decision. The Gov. himself voiced his "strong" opinion and the UIL went with it along with the opinions of the Texas Department of State Health Services ''Taking every possible precaution to prevent the further spreading of this disease is an important contribution to the welfare of our great state, and altering the schedule of our events is a way to keep our participants safe.''

Well then we need to lock the houses up put plastic over the windows and doors. Close all the business down.

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by pirate4state
They need to shut the malls & movie theaters down too!

I'd like if all Universities were shut down:D

I think it's useless, but I would like not having to take finals.

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by pirate4state
They need to shut the malls & movie theaters down too!

or just declare martial law?:thinking: :eek:

[marler1972]

I am going to the army surplus store and by a gas mask and safety suit.

[BaseballUmp]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
I'd like if all Universities were shut down:D

I think it's useless, but I would like not having to take finals.

I second this. I dont want to take my tests either.

[Super_R]

Chuck Norris where are you? We need you!

[ronwx5x]

Originally posted by marler1972
I am going to the army surplus store and by a gas mas and safty suit.

Gas mas and safty suit?:thinking:

[BaseballUmp]

Originally posted by marler1972
Well then we need to lock the houses up put plastic over the windows and doors. Close all the business down.

Yea thats why i think they are just making this too big of a deal.
If they are going to shut down schools and hold off sporting events, then what about other things? Are kids more likely to get it than adults at work?

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Super_R
Chuck Norris where are you? We need you! No, we need Tim Tebow! How could he let this happen?!? :D

[Super_R]

I once saw Chuck Norris gargle peanut butter.

[TexasHSFootball]

TAPPS Official Response
Swine Flu Notice

The TAPPS Board of Directors met in Executive session on Wednesday, April 29, to determine the TAPPS response to the Swine Flu Pandemic. After discussion and deliberation, the TAPPS Executive Board unanimously determined the following:

At this time, the TAPPS Spring Athletic Playoffs remain intact with no changes. TAPPS continues to monitor the situation and will advise member schools should changes be deemed necessary.

TAPPS is supportive of our member schools and parents. The welfare of students is best determined by parents and individual member schools. No sanction or penalty will be imposed by TAPPS should a school choose to not participate in the TAPPS playoffs in response to health concerns.

[marler1972]

Originally posted by TexasHSFootball
TAPPS Official Response
Swine Flu Notice

The TAPPS Board of Directors met in Executive session on Wednesday, April 29, to determine the TAPPS response to the Swine Flu Pandemic. After discussion and deliberation, the TAPPS Executive Board unanimously determined the following:

At this time, the TAPPS Spring Athletic Playoffs remain intact with no changes. TAPPS continues to monitor the situation and will advise member schools should changes be deemed necessary.

TAPPS is supportive of our member schools and parents. The welfare of students is best determined by parents and individual member schools. No sanction or penalty will be imposed by TAPPS should a school choose to not participate in the TAPPS playoffs in response to health concerns.


that is what the UIL should have done. do not over react.

[I. B. Watching]

I don't see how cancellation of events is going to prevent anything from spreading. It's not like everyone is just going to stay inside until May 11. Kids and families are going to interact with others, travel out of town, go to malls, concerts, etc.

[I. B. Watching]

Originally posted by TexasHSFootball
TAPPS Official Response
Swine Flu Notice

The TAPPS Board of Directors met in Executive session on Wednesday, April 29, to determine the TAPPS response to the Swine Flu Pandemic. After discussion and deliberation, the TAPPS Executive Board unanimously determined the following:

At this time, the TAPPS Spring Athletic Playoffs remain intact with no changes. TAPPS continues to monitor the situation and will advise member schools should changes be deemed necessary.

TAPPS is supportive of our member schools and parents. The welfare of students is best determined by parents and individual member schools. No sanction or penalty will be imposed by TAPPS should a school choose to not participate in the TAPPS playoffs in response to health concerns.

Maybe public schools should petition to be allowed to compete in TAPPS:D

[pirate4state]

WHAT ABOUT PROM!?!?! :eek: :eek:

:D

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by pirate4state
WHAT ABOUT PROM!?!?! :eek: :eek:

:D

All the schools around here have already had their prom!

[jockcity33]

Originally posted by BaseballUmp
From the CDC

U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection

(As of April 29, 2009, 11:00 AM ET)

States # of laboratory confirmed cases Deaths
Arizona 1
California 14
Indiana 1
Kansas 2
Massachusetts 2
Michigan 2
Nevada 1
New York City 51
Ohio 1
Texas 16 1
TOTAL COUNTS 91 cases 1 death


Since when is NYC a state? I say if NYC can be a state then Texas needs to be a country.

[PutMeInCoach]

Originally posted by pirate4state
WHAT ABOUT PROM!?!?! :eek: :eek:

:D

They cancelled the prom at New Braunfels.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by PutMeInCoach
They cancelled the prom at New Braunfels. mass hysteria!

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
All the schools around here have already had their prom! Sinton's isn't until the 9th of May. They may have to cancel if someone sneezes! ;) :D

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Sinton's isn't until the 9th of May. They may have to cancel if someone sneezes! ;) :D

I am starting to feel achey and my throat hurts - I think I am going to put myself in a 10 day quarantine.. just to be safe....;)

j/k

[coxjj]

Keep in mind that this decision solves the problem of the San Antonio-area districts that closed schools until May 11 due to 3 confirmed cases in that area. I think it is no coincidence that the delay to May 11 is to allow those districts not to lose out on the opportunity to compete (which is great for them). I think this is really the primary reason for the delay. It doesn't hurt to say that it is being done for safety's sake. Note that TAPPS did not make the same decision, but, then again, they may not have had the same issues or could deal with it with less trouble.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Sinton's isn't until the 9th of May. They may have to cancel if someone sneezes! ;) :D

That is one good thing I have to say about Greenwood....they always try and schedule prom before any of the playoffs/track finals/etc. start!

[waterboy]

:eek: Oh crap!! I just sneezed and farted!! It was wet, too!! The Mrs. is gonna be plenty mad about this racing stripe!! Do I just throw the undies away?:thinking: :eek:

[BaseballUmp]

Originally posted by waterboy
:eek: Oh crap!! I just sneezed and farted!! It was wet, too!! The Mrs. is gonna be plenty mad about this racing stripe!! Do I just throw the undies away?:thinking: :eek:
haha wow

[WylieBulldog92]

Originally posted by waterboy
:eek: Oh crap!! I just sneezed and farted!! It was wet, too!! The Mrs. is gonna be plenty mad about this racing stripe!! Do I just throw the undies away?:thinking: :eek:
What the.....?

[waterboy]

Originally posted by WylieBulldog92
What the.....?
Just kidding!:D I did sneeze, though! Do I need to go see a doctor now?:(

I think the UIL is overreacting! ............Unless there's more to the story than what they're telling us......:thinking: It's a conspiracy if that's the case......:thinking:

[BaseballUmp]

Well my Zoology teacher doesnt see anything wrong. Picked a fine day to start dissecting pigs...

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
I would think a group of athletes has a better chance of "beating" it than a bunch of snot nosed kids.:p
If they're snot-nosed, chances are they've already got it. :p