All State Process 2009-2010

2009 – 2010 DRILL TEAM ALL-STATE

FOR THE 2009-2010 SEASON, THE COACHES HAVE VOTED TO SELECT ALL STATE TEAM MEMBERS AND ELIMINATE THE AUDITION PROCESS. AS AN ASSOCIATION IT HAS BEEN DECIDED THAT EACH TEAM WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT ONE MEMBER OF THEIR TEAM TO REPRESENT THEIR SCHOOL ON THE PRESTIGOUS ALL STATE TEAM.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES IN SELECTING YOUR ALL STATE TEAM MEMBER:

ê ONLY SENIORS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD

ê CANDIDATE MUST BE A REGULAR STARTER OR PERFORMER

ê CANDIDATE MUST REFLECT GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING

ê CANDIDATE MUST REFLECT GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

ALL-STATE SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 10^TH TO YOUR UDDA PRESIDENCY.

Please email the UDDA President for the submission form and information needed to mail the forms to the appropriate person listed below:

1A, 2A, 3A –LISA BLACKETT, Vice President

4A – ALISHA STAGGS, Secretary

5A – Chandra Thompson, President

EMAIL: uddapresident@gmail.com

FALL CLINIC MEMO FROM UHSAA

Utah High School Activities Association

199 East 7200 South, Midvale, UT 84047

Phone (801) 566-0681 / Fax (801) 566-0633

TO: Principals, Athletic Directors, Drill Coaches

FROM: Becky Anderson, UHSAA

RE: DATES FOR FALL DRILL CLINICS

DATE: June 26, 2009

2009 UHSAA Drill Team Rules Clinics

The UHSAA requires that all Drill Team Coaches attend a UHSAA Drill Team Clinic every year. Coaches should make arrangements to attend one of the following UHSAA Drill Clinics in order to meet the coaching requirement. The requirement for coaches to take a test at the clinic has been replaced with additional hands-on training. Failure to attend one of the following clinics will result in a $50.00 fine to the school.

Individuals interested in becoming a certified UHSAA Competition Director, Routine Judge and/or Technical (Penalty) Judge are required to attend a clinic and successfully pass a test regarding the NFHS rules.

Coaches, Competition Directors and Drill Judges are responsible for all the information contained in the NFHS Spirit Rule Book. Spirit Rule Books will be mailed to participating high schools on August 12, 2009 or are now available for purchase at the UHSAA office. An abbreviated copy of the NFHS rules cannot be included in the UHSAA Yearbook this year.

CLINIC DATES & LOCATIONS (Choose one of the following to attend)

Saturday, August 29 @ Jordan High School (95 E. Beetdigger Blvd, Sandy)

Saturday, September 12 @ Cedar City High School (703 W. 600 S., Cedar City)

Saturday, September 19 @ Bonneville High (251 E. Laker Way, Washington Terrace)

DRILL CLINIC SCHEDULE (Bring your NFHS Spirit Rule Book)

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Competition Directors

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. GENERAL SESSION FOR EVERYONE

Coaches, Competition Directors, Routine & Technical (Penalty) Judges

Topics: UHSAA & NFHS Updates, Rules & Requirements, UDJA, UDDA,

Competition Info & Forms (Invitationals, Region, State)

10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Practicum Sessions for Coaches and Routine Judges

Routine Judges will be required to complete a test at the conclusion.

12:30 p.m. - TBD Practicum Session for Technical (Penalty) Judges, Coaches Welcome to Stay

Technical Judges will be required to complete a test at the conclusion.

*A more detailed agenda will be sent out the first week of August as a reminder.

KICK PILOT APPROVED FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS!!

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVED KICK PILOT FOR 2009-2010

For 2009-2010, all classifications will participate in a ONE YEAR PILOT for KICK in replace of novelty. At the 2010 State Drill Competition all 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A schools will compete in military, dance and kick.

Please read through the attachment and forward the information to your athletic director and drill team coach.

HERE IS THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM UHSAA (UTAH HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION):

1A-5A KICK PILOT APPROVED
Executive Committee Meeting (3/11/09)


SUMMARY OF UHSAA KICK SURVEY RESULTS
Because of the overwhelming support that kick received from the participating 5A schools, all 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A participating schools were also surveyed to see if they would be willing to pilot kick next year in replace of novelty. Coaches recognized the savings this could
provide during these tough economic times.

100% of all participating 1A-5A schools completed the survey:
5A Survey: Should KICK be retained as a competitive category?
1A,2A,3A,4A: Should KICK replace NOVELTY as the third category
for 2009-2010 as a one year pilot?


RESULT TOTALS:

Yes to Kick
5A - 23 (92%)
4A - 15 (79%)
3A - 14 (78%)
2A - 10 (71%)
1A - 6 (75%)
68 out of 84 (81%)

No to Kick
5A -2
4A - 4
3A - 4
2A - 4
1A - 2
16 out of 84 (19%)

92% of 5A schools voted to retain kick (23/25).
76% of the other classifications voted to pilot kick (45/59)
81% of all participating schools across Utah voted yes to kick for next year (68/84).

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVED KICK PILOT FOR 2009-2010 FOR 1A-5A SCHOOLS
On March 11, 2009 the UHSAA Executive Committee approved a one-year KICK PILOT
for all classifications for the 2009-2010 school year in replace of novelty. At the 2010 State Drill Competition all 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A schools will compete in military, dance and kick.

Over 80% of drill team coaches voted to support KICK for next year with the understanding
that next spring the UHSAA will work with the UDDA Coaches Association in developing a
3-4 year plan regarding the competitive categories and present it to the Executive Committee
for final approval. The “yes” votes reflect an interest by coaches to support the kick pilot and
not necessarily a vote to eliminate prop or novelty at this time.

COMMENTS FROM COACHES
Kick was fun, less stressful and was much more cost effective.
Kick is more about dance then novelty is and drill is a dance competition, not a broadway production
Kick cut down on costs and was more enjoyable and less stressful for coaches and athletes.
Competitions ran quickly, more efficient, less penalties, less expensive, less hassle.
Kick is based more on skill not on the “wow” factor of expensive props.
It was a breath of fresh air to not have to deal with prop equipment.

Great not to worry about damage to the gym floor and not have to store props all year long.
Kick was an amazing and fun dance that helped to increase the technical ability. Save money.

Greatest concern with the kick routine: injuries that occur; requires more conditioning.