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Informational Videos

Athletic Directors,   As fall practices commence for our member schools, we want to emphasize the critical importance of managing compliance and eligibility for your coaches and athletes within TMS. The TAPPS Administrative Team has produced videos to guide you...

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Baseball and Softball Scores

Baseball and Softball Scores Athletic Director and Coach, With the baseball and softball seasons winding down and certification of district playoff representatives coming up, it is imperative that all game scores are complete and standings are up to date. Please look...

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District Certification for Basketball

District Certification for Basketball Athletic Directors: If you are the District President for Basketball, please make sure you have the ability to certify the standings. You will see District Standing Editor in your Quick Links Box on your RankOne homepage once you...

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2024-25 Tentative Fall Dates

Athletic Directors and Fine Art Directors:   As we quickly move towards the conclusion of 2023, TAPPS continues to work through the initial calendars for the 2024-25 school year.  The following early season activity dates are presented as you prepare for the...

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FIELD HOCKEY

FOOTBALL

GOLF

SOCCER

Health and Safety – Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Administrators and Athletic Directors, Good morning In light of Monday night’s NFL cardiac incident, the TAPPS Office felt that this was a good time to remind our membership of the importance of ensuring the safety of the athletes participating in your programs....

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Six Quarter Rule – Football

Athletic Directors and Coaches: As we move into the third week of the football season, we want to remind you that the health and safety of our athletes is always paramount. In that regard, please be mindful of the 6 quarter rule in football. Section 158 states:...

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2024 Match Play Golf Interest Survey

Athletic Directors and Coaches: It is hard to believe we are already into September and that the Match Play Golf Tournaments are only 4 weeks away.  Thank you to all who have already signed up and we look forward to seeing you in Waco or Glen Rose.  The tournament...

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Removal from Contest and Storming the Court/Field

Athletic Directors: Removal from Contest and Storming the Court/Field As we continue to progress through our winter athletic contests and towards district play, Sportsmanship and Competition with Honor will remain important factors in all of our member schools'...

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SOFTBALL

SWIMMING

TENNIS

Baseball and Softball Scores

Baseball and Softball Scores Athletic Director and Coach, With the baseball and softball seasons winding down and certification of district playoff representatives coming up, it is imperative that all game scores are complete and standings are up to date. Please look...

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Eat Dairy Confidently

Lactose intolerance doesn’t have to mean dairy avoidance. Dairy is a great way to get essential nutrients like calcium and protein that your body needs. Learn more about the many solutions in the dairy case –from lactose-free milk to low-lactose cheeses and yogurt...

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2024 Tennis Draws

Athletic Directors and Coaches: The tennis brackets are posted on the Championship Landing page as linked below. The Mixed Doubles brackets will be released once we confirm the last few schools. LINK TO CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS LANDING PAGE Please take a few moments to...

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TRACK & FIELD

VOLLEYBALL

WRESTLING

2024 TAPPS Regional Track Reminder

Athletic Directors and Track Coaches: As our District Track Meets conclude and all of our regional qualifiers prepare for next week, please keep the following in mind. Fair Effort Rule If you have athletes that qualified for the regional meet in an individual event,...

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REPORTING GAME SCORES IN TMS

REPORTING GAME SCORES IN TMS Athletic Directors, As our member schools begin competition in interscholastic contests, it is important that results are reported in the new TAPPS Management System. Scores of all games (non district, tournament, district and playoffs)...

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Winter Coaches in Rank One

Winter Coaches Eligibility Athletic Directors: This is a quick reminder to all Athletic Directors to update your school’s winter coaching personnel in Rank One. The entire coaching staff must be listed in each sport. All Coaches (head coach and assistants) will need...

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