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Tex Hill Parent FAQs

1. What sports are offered at Tex Hill for girls?
Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Soccer are the four main sports offered through the athletic period. Tennis and Golf are also offered after school only.

**Students enrolling in the Athletic period are highly encouraged to participate in three of the four major sports (volleyball, basketball, track, and soccer).

2. What are the eligibility requirements in order to play on a team?

  • 8th graders must not be 15 before September 1st
  • 7th graders must not be 14 before September 1st
  • All participants must meet grade eligibility requirements put in place by Texas UIL guidelines which can be accessed at www.uiltexas.org
  • All participants must turn in and fill out appropriate paperwork (refer to # 7)
 3. Does every person that particiaptes in try-outs make the team?
Yes, for volleyball, basketball and track, everybody makes a team. Tryouts determine which team your daughter makes. There are three teams (A, B, Go Teams). 

In Soccer, each grade level will have one team consisting of 25 or less players. 

 4. How many days per week do middle school sports practice?
A and B teams practice every day. Go teams (developmental team) practice two times a week.

Soccer has practice every day.

5. Is my student expected to attend all practices, games, and tournaments?
Yes. Practice and game schedules can be found on our website.

6. If my student is on a team, are they guaranteed playing time?
Yes, but playing time is NOT equal. More information can be found in our Athletic Handbook.

7. Where can I find a Tex Hill Girls Athletics handbook packet?
An Electronic copy can be found at on our website . You may get a hard copy from the Girls Coaches office.

8. What paperwork do I need in order to tryout and participate on a team? 
Physical form dated within one calendar year (filled out by doctor)
**A current physical signed by a doctor and the online participation form must be complete to be in the Athletic period. Athletes will not be allowed to participate in the class period or the after school practices. Participation form online, medical history, steroid form, and Tex Hill paperwork (all these forms may be accessed through our Girls Athletic webpage)

9. Where can I purchase athletic gear for my daughter?
Access to the online store is available on our website twice a year.