drummerdad Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I am curious to find out if anyone knows what UIL rules are for conducting contests in the rain. Could an Area contest be "rained out" and if so how would it be rescheduled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Precedent (2002 State) is to push through prelims (any band can pull out if they want) and then the directors of the Finalist bands (without knowing what their rankings are) get to vote on whether or not to hold Finals or just use the Prelims rankings. That was just rain, though. I don't know what they'd do about lightning. Edit: Since it is easier to travel to most Area's than State, I could see it possibly being rescheduled for like a Tuesday or something. But I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioan Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Wait under the stands until it stops raining and hope the field is turf instead of a muddy natural grass one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdnblue142 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thunderstorms and rain are predicted, at this time, for tomorrow at about 7pm for Area D. Just in time for Finals!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwood69 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thunderstorms and rain are predicted, at this time, for tomorrow at about 7pm for Area D. Just in time for Finals!!! Only 20%, though. Hopefully it doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Only 20%, though. Hopefully it doesn't. 60% for areas B and C.... <_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRaider13 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 60% for areas B and C.... Yeah that 60% comes when finals start. Untill then prelims is looking like 30%. But hey it's Texas it snows when it's 70 out and doesn't rain even when the sky is black at noon. Atleast at Area C the field has been upgraded with a better drain system than before and its the same style field as the Alamo Dome. Why doesn't Mr. Jerry Jones just let all the Areas play at Cowboys Stadium. You could have B on Saturday, C on Sunday, than Cowgirls on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Why doesn't Mr. Jerry Jones just let all the Areas play at Cowboys Stadium. You could have B on Saturday, C on Sunday, than Cowgirls on Monday That would sound terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRaider13 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 That would sound terrible. Why is that? Couldn't be any worse than the Alamo Dome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Why is that? Couldn't be any worse than the Alamo Dome It actually is. I've heard a few bands in there (including Marcus and Coppell) and nothing carries properly at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRaider13 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 It actually is. I've heard a few bands in there (including Marcus and Coppell) and nothing carries properly at all. Okay, I believe you...But still.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_leonides Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) It actually is. I've heard a few bands in there (including Marcus and Coppell) and nothing carries properly at all. For God's sake, don't hold any marching band contests here: AKA Cowboys Stadium. It is bad enough that we have to hold the state finals and BOA super regional in the Alamodome. Do we have to hold more shows indoors? No. There is no way that the accoustics in an indoor stadium will ever be as good as an outdoor one. No way. Sorry, I have seen shows at indoor venues, and it will never be as good as outdoors. Never. Besides, the owner of the Cowboys, this guy: He already has enough money. What do they charge just to park at tha place? Forget it. Edited October 23, 2010 by king_leonides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salas Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Precedent (2002 State) is to push through prelims (any band can pull out if they want) and then the directors of the Finalist bands (without knowing what their rankings are) get to vote on whether or not to hold Finals or just use the Prelims rankings. Tuba Taco. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellopwn1 Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) *Taco Tuba. I always wondered if those kids (were they from the Woodlands...?) had to pay for the tubas....haha. I had almost forgotten about this one...2002 was a long time ago! Tuba Taco. That is all. Edited October 23, 2010 by mellopwn1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellophone77 Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) Found this on Richland's website regarding the weather: Ladies and Gentlemen, All the weather web sites I have checked indicate there is a 60% chance of rain and/or thunderstorms in the forecast for tomorrow at Denton and Carrollton. Due to the fact that the State Contest is on for next week, we have judges coming in from all over, and we have no “wiggle room” in case of bad weather, we MUST go forward with the Area contest. If the rain and/or lightning becomes a problem, we will try to do whatever we can for the safety and well-being of the students and audience. If we need to have a brief delay, we will, but the contest must go on. Your directors, administrators, and parents need to be informed of all this and with the possibility of a rather late night ending. Will you please notify all the schools from your region that are coming to the Area B contests that the contest WILL go on regardless of weather. PRAY FOR GOOD WEATHER! Bob Copeland Executive Secretary Region 5 UIL Music Contests/Area B Marching Contests This could be a long contest... Edited October 23, 2010 by Mellophone77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdnblue142 Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 They are predicting 40% chance of rain, winds, thunderstorms and maybe even hail. It is currently raining here in San Antonio and there is some thunder rumbling too. According to the Weather Channel on-line, this will continue through the morning and 'should' clear out this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 They are predicting 40% chance of rain, winds, thunderstorms and maybe even hail. It is currently raining here in San Antonio and there is some thunder rumbling too. According to the Weather Channel on-line, this will continue through the morning and 'should' clear out this afternoon. And that's when that storm system will move into the DFW area. =-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdnblue142 Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 And that's when that storm system will move into the DFW area. =-( Watching the weather right now...the storm front here is definitely heading your way and there is another one currently in Abilene and is also heading north. Double your fun Try to stay dry and don't go too high up in the stands when it's thundering....don't want to end up as a human lightning rod!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioan Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Isn't there a full moon too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace69044 Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Why doesn't Mr. Jerry Jones just let all the Areas play at Cowboys Stadium. You could have B on Saturday, C on Sunday, than Cowgirls on Monday Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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