Swim Championship Coaches Video
As we prepare for the swim championships, please review the information presented in the video linked below. LINK TO SWIM VIDEO
U of H – Regional Meet Update
UPDATE – JANUARY 24 – 6:00 am A sincere THANK YOU to the city of Houston water departmen for getting the water turned back on and flowing to the natatorium. Entry and meet will go on as planned and as in past. We can’t do much about the storms moving in – so stay […]
SWIM WEATHER UPDATE
Athletic Directors and Coaches: Thank you to all who have reached out to the TAPPS office for an update on the regional meets. Our staff, just like you, are looking at weather forecasts from multiple sources to try and plan for the regional meets. To say the least the forecasts are not consistent and many […]
TAPPS ESPORTS – Play VS / Vanta UPDATE
As many of you have heard, PlayVS announced their acquisition of Vanta effective immediately. Our preparations were underway for the Spring season with Vanta and were not made aware of the move until yesterday morning. Our immediate plan is to utilize the PlayVS platform for the spring season and to negotiate a partnership to return […]
Weather and U of H Swim Meet
Athletic Directors and Coaches: With the regional swim meet this week in Houston, we, just like you, continue to monitor the weather forecasts. As we monitor the forecasts on Perry Weather and other sources, the conditions continue to evolve and change. At this time we are working with the University of Houston to confirm their […]
Winter Weather Concerns and Governance
Athletic Directors: With the winter weather potential coming up this week, travel and games may be impacted. Please take a minute to review the TAPPS weather policies as outlined in Section 138 of the TAPPS By-Laws. Section 138.V Temperature In the event the outside temperature or heat index reaches 100 degrees as determined by the […]
REGIONAL SWIM INFORMATION
Athletic Directors and Coaches: 2026 is in full swing and the regional swim meets begin next week. Please review the following as time allows in preparation for the contests. LINK TO SWIM LANDING PAGE LINK TO REGIONAL SWIM VIDEO REGIONAL MEET ENTRY DEADLINE IS SUNDAY JANUARY 18 – 5pm We look forward to seeing you […]
Wrestling Championship Update
TAPPS STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2026 TAPPS State Wrestling Championships are officially set to take place on February 14. Bay Area Christian School in League City will host this year’s event. All member schools participating in this year’s competition must complete the following important tasks: COACHES – To be eligible to coach at the event, all […]
2026 Regional Swim Entry Deadline
Athletic Directors and Swim Coaches With the winter break is behind us, we are moving quickly into the Spring of 2026. The regional swim meets will be here before we know as will the regional meet entry deadline. The deadline for all three regionals is 5 pm on January 18th. Please read each meet invitation […]
Section 179 – Swimming
The By-Law has been updated to reflect current admission practices for all meets. Timers and Team volunteers are not exempt from the general admission fee. The By-Law has been updated to reflect the longstanding photography and videography polices at each TAPPS meet.
Rebel Athletic Webinar
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2026 Football Playoff Possibilities
2026-2028 Football Playoffs Athletic DIrectors and Football Coaches: As we head to the winter break, our office has prepared the video linked below with a first look at the football playoff brackets. The plan is based on the alignment as presently presented. The information may change as schools determine participation for the fall […]
BBQ and TAPPS
TAPPS will host our first BBQ Championship in conjunction with the National High School BBQ Association on April 11. Get you team together and join the fun in Waco. INTRODUCTORY VIDEO
DANCE REGISTRATION REMINDER
Fine Art Directors and Dance Directors: Thank you to those who have already registered for our TAPPS State Dance Competition. As the year comes to a close we are looking forward to this great event. Use the link below to enter your team’s two dances for the event. The official entry deadline is close of […]
2026-27 Calendar Adjustment (1A District Track Meet)
The 1A District Track meet date has been amended to April 24, 2027.
2026-28 Provisional Bracket Plan
In association with the 2026 alignment posting, TAPPS developed the 2026-28 Team Sport Bracket Proposal providing a review of the brackets for the coming cycle in accordance with Section 141 of the TAPPS By-Laws as currently published. This is a provisional plan which in most instances places approximately 50% of the listed schools into the […]
2A SCHOOL ADDITION
Killeen Memorial Christian Academy was aligned from the 1A alignment to the 2A alignment to correct a error.
SOCCER NFHS POINTS OF EMPHASIS
Soccer Points of Emphasis – 2025-26 BY NFHS ON June 3, 2025 | SOCCER, RULES EDUCATION BASED HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS High school athletics play a vital role in the overall growth of student-athletes, providing opportunities to develop physically, mentally, and emotionally. Soccer serves as a platform for building essential life skills such as teamwork, […]
2026-28 Alignment – Final
November 20, 2025 The TAPPS Executive Board reviewed and considered all appeals presented after the initial release of information. In addition, new school applications were approved for membership beginning with the 2026-28 alignment cycle. Those amendments are reflected in the final alignment presented on the TAPPS website. With the districts affirmed, schools may begin […]
2026-27 Provisional Calendar
November 19, 2025 Administrators: As TAPPS prepares to enter its second 50 years, our leadership continues to review all aspects of the organization including alignment of schools, playoff considerations, and the TAPPS calendar. The athletic executive committee and executive board represent schools from across Texas at varying levels of enrollment, participation, and student makeup. After […]
2025 VOLLEYBALL HONORS
The 2025 All State Teams, All Tournament Teams, and All District Teams for VOLLEYBALL have been selected and posted on the TAPPS website. The information can be found at the link below. LINK TO VOLLEYBALL HONORS Click on the desired honors for the document download.
TAPPS ALL STATE HONORS – FALL SOCCER
November 18, 2025 The 2025 All State Teams, All Tournament Teams, All District Teams and ACADEMIC ALL STATE TEAMS for FALL SOCCER have been selected and posted on the TAPPS website. The information can be found at the link below. LINK TO FALL SOCCER HONORS Click on the desired honors for the document download.
2025 OAP Division II Recap
2025 One Act Play Division II Championship KERRVILLE, Texas — Veritas Academy triumphed in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Division II One Act Play Championship, clinching first place in the contest held on November 8, 2025, at Cailloux Theater in Kerrville, Texas. The competition showcased excellent performances from eight schools including […]
2025 Cheer Championship Registration
The CHEER CHAMPIONSHIPS are almost here. Thank you to those who have already filled out their registration for entry into the 2025 State Cheer Competition. If you have not yet done your entry, please use the following link to complete your registration for this year’s competition to be held at the Extraco Events Coliseum […]
2026 Dance Championship Registration
Fine Art Directors and Dance Directors: As 2025 comes to a close we are planning for the 2026 Dance Championships. Use the link below to enter your team’s two dances for the event. The official entry deadline is close of business Wednesday, December 17, 2025. DANCE TEAM REGISTRATION Please use the link below to […]
2025 Drumline Championships
TAPPS Drumline Championships 2025 In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, Grace Community School seized first place in the Tier 1 competition of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Drumline event. Held on November 19, 2025, at the Waco ISD Athletic Complex, the competition drew schools from across the state, each […]
2025 Field Band Championships
2025 Field Band Championships The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) witnessed a spectacular display of skill and coordination at the Field Band Championships held on November 20, 2025, at the Waco ISD Athletic Complex. Concordia Lutheran High School clinched the first place in Tier 1, showcasing a performance that set them apart […]
2025 TAPPS Marching Band Competition
TAPPS Marching Band Championship in Waco At the annual Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Marching Band Championship held on November 20, 2025, at the Waco ISD Athletic Complex, Fort Worth Christian School and Midland Christian School emerged as the leaders in their respective tiers, showcasing precision and spirit that set them apart […]
2025 Division I One Act Play Championship
Nolan Catholic High School Captures First Place in TAPPS One Act Play Championship KERRVILLE, TX — Nolan Catholic High School triumphed in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Division One OAP Championship held on November 5 & 6, 2025, at the Cailloux Theater in Kerrville, Texas. The competition saw an impressive display […]
Fall Soccer Championship 2025
Soccer Championship Showdown: Dallas International School Secures Victory in TAPPS Fall Soccer In a nail-biting championship match, the Dallas International School Tigres overcame the Chinquapin Preparatory School Burrs with a final score of 2-1 to clinch the TAPPS Fall Soccer title on November 4, 2025. Hosted at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex on a breezy […]
Fall Soccer Semifinal #2 2025
Soccer: Dallas International School Secures Victory in Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Fall Semifinal In a thrilling fall soccer semifinal on November 3, 2025, at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, Dallas International School edged a victory over Bethesda Christian School with a final score of 2-1. The contest, decided in a golden goal […]
Fall Soccer Semifinal 2025
Soccer Victory: Chinquapin School Dominates at TAPPS Fall Championship In a display of skill and strategy, the Chinquapin Preparatory School secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Presbyterian Pan American in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Men’s Fall Soccer Semifinal game held on November 3, 2025, at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. The […]
2026-28 Alignment Appeal Deadline
Administrators: This is a reminder that all appeals for 2026-28 district alignments are due this Friday, November 7th. Appeals must be submitted through TMS on the 2025 Alignment Appeal Form. This includes any decisions for a team to be unaligned or to request that currently unaligned team be added to a district. More information about […]
2026-28 Alignment Information
October 31, 2025 The TAPPS staff and Executive Board present the 2026-28 alignment as posted on the TAPPS website in accordance with SubChapter G of the TAPPS By-Laws. With input from the Athletic Executive Committee, the base information and districts were developed and finalized for presentation. Member schools wishing to make an appeal of their […]
TAPPS International Student Governance
October 31, 2025 Administrators, Earlier this week, the University Interscholastic League (UIL met for their Fall meetings. At that meeting, a proposal was made to restrict Foreign Exchange students from participating in extracurricular activities at the varsity level. The legislative council approved that recommendation to be submitted to the commissioner of education for final review […]
FALL SOCCER FAN INFORMATION
DATES: November 3, 2025 12:00 pm Semifinal #1 South 2:30 pm Semifinal #2 North November 4, 2025 10 am Championship LOCATION: Round Rock Multipurpose Complex 2001 North Kenney Fort Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665 Map to Facility ADMISSION: General Admission $15 TAPPS utilizes TAPPS TICKETS for online ticketing to all […]
2026 Dance Registration
Fine Art Directors and Dance Directors: As 2025 comes to a close we are planning for the 2026 Dance Championships. Use the link below to enter your team’s two dances for the event. The official entry deadline is close of business Wednesday, December 17, 2025. DANCE TEAM REGISTRATION Please use the link below to send […]
FULL TIME DAY STUDENT REMINDER (10/28/2025)
Head Administrators, Athletic Directors and Fine Art Directors: As our school year continues to move quickly from fall to winter, please take a moment to review the following information regarding student participation in activities sanctioned by TAPPS. A student’s eligibility to participate in TAPPS and for a TAPPS member school are established annually. […]
Cross Country Entries
Athletic Directors and Coaches: Thank you to all who entered your runners for the Cross Country Championships. We are looking forward to a great day of competition and fellowship in Waco. The course and registration will be open on Sunday beginning at 3 pm. The course and registration will close at 6 pm. The course […]
2025 Cross Country Update
Athletic Directors and Coaches: As we look forward to the 2025 Cross Country Championships next week, please review the information posted on the Cross Country Landing page and the video linked below. LINK TO CROSS COUNTRY LANDING PAGE LINK TO CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP VIDEO Please reach out to the TAPPS office as […]