Downloadable TCAL Forms
08'-09' Information & Membership Packet
Cheerleading Guidelines
Official District Regional Certification Form
Official Incident Reporting Form
Official Transfer Eligibility Statement
Dress Code Policy For TCAL
While individual school administrative discretion applies during normal campus hours, the following policies will apply to all member schools, including faculty, administration, athletic directors, coaches, and all student athletes participating in a Texas Christian Athletic League (TCAL) event. These events include: any games played between TCAL schools, including preseason, in season, and post season, and any academic events. These policies shall be enforced whenever any of the above named personnel are present at any TCAL sanctioned event, whether participating, or in attendance. This includes any events held on your campus, or on a neutral site.
Jewelry
No earrings, or body piercing of any kind, will be worn by any male athlete, coach, administrator, or staff member while participating in a TCAL sanctioned event. Participation includes attendance at the event.
No body piercing of any kind will be worn by any female athlete, coach, administrator, or staff member while participating in a TCAL sanctioned event. Participation includes attendance at the event.
Tattoos
No tattoos of any kind, whether temporary, or permanent, are allowed to be displayed by any athlete, coach, administrator, or staff member while he/she is participating in a TCAL sanctioned event. Participation includes attendance at the event.
Facial Hair
No student/athlete participating in any TCAL sanctioned event will be allowed to display any style of moustache or beard while participating in TCAL
Public Displays of Affection
Kissing, hand holding, prolonged embracing, between two student/athletes during any TCAL event is strictly prohibited. This includes any students who are not athletes, but simply spectators at any TCAL sanctioned event.
Uniform Dress Code for players:
All participants in a TCAL event must be in complete uniform. Every team member must be dressed in uniform top/bottom in order to participate in the event.
Dress Code for Coaches:
All coaches must be properly attired during all TCAL sanctioned events. School coach’s polos are acceptable. No flip flops should be worn during any athletic contests.
Inappropriate Language/Gestures
Profanity, lewd conduct, lewd comments, or lewd gestures are strictly forbidden by any participant (fan, athlete, staff) at any time during any TCAL sanctioned event. This includes taunting, excessive technical fouls, antagonizing opposing fans and/or opposing players.
Time of Prayer/National Anthem
All participants must assume a reverent and respectful stance during opening prayer and/or presentation of the National Anthem during any TCAL sanctioned event.
Failure to comply with the above code of conduct will result in disciplinary action from the State Office.
Homeschool Participation
Any student athlete participating in the Texas Christian Athletic League shall not be a participant in any homeschool athletic group. All homeschool athletes who participate with any TCAL schools MUST be included in your current enrollment numbers, which may change the classification of your school. Homeschool participation shall be limited to an assigned number per sport. The following amendment to the TCAL policy on homeschool participation was agreed upon at the June 5th Mandatory Members meeting.
Number of Homeschool students allowed to participate in :
6 Man Football - 3 students
Basketball - 3 students
Volleyball- 3 Students
Soccer - 4 Students
Baseball/Softball- 4 Students
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TEXAS CHRISTIAN ATHLETIC LEAGUE Official Power Rankings Value System |
VICTORIES:
On the road against a winning opponent: 4A-5A UIL, TCIL, SPC 10 points
4A-5A TAPPS 9pts
3A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 8pts
2A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 7pts
1A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 6pts
At home against winning opponent: 4A-5A UIL, TCIL, SPC 9pts
4A-5A TAPPS 8pts
3A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 7pts
2A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 6pts
1A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 5pts
On the road against losing opponent: 4A-5A UIL, TCIL, SPC 8pts
4A-5A TAPPS 7pts
3A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 6pts
2A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 5pts
1A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 4pts
At home against losing opponent: 4A-5A UIL, TCIL, SPC 7pts
4A-5A TAPPS 6pts
3A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 5pts
2A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 4pts
1A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 3pts
LOSSES:
On the road against a winning opponent: 4A-5A UIL, TCIL, SPC 6pts
4A-5A TAPPS 5pts
3A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 4pts
2A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 3pts
1A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 2pts
At home against winning opponent: 4A-5A UIL, TCIL, SPC 5pts
4A-5A TAPPS 4pts
3A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 3pts
2A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 2pts
1A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 1pts
On the road against losing opponent: 4A-5A UIL, TCIL, SPC 4pts
4A-5A TAPPS 3pts
3A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 2pts
2A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 1pts
1A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 1pts
At home against losing opponent: 4A-5A UIL, TCIL, SPC 3pts
4A-5A TAPPS 2pts
3A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 1pts
2A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 1pts
1A UIL, TCAL, TAPPS 0pts
If any T*CAL recognized ranking service ranks opponents in the top 25 in their division, add one point to power ranking. If they are in the top 10, add two points. If they are in the top 5, add three points. Please use this system when filling out your game-by-game reports.