2025 Match Play Update
Athletic Directors and Coaches: The TEAM TENNIS tournaments will be here before we know it and we are putting the finishing touches on our plans. Please take a few minutes to review the following information in preparation for TEAM TENNIS 2025. Registered teams are listed on the landing page. Please check to make sure […]
CHEER REGISTRATION – 2025
As this year flies by, our TAPPS Cheer Competition gets closer and closer. Please use the following link to complete your registration for this year’s competition to be held at the Extraco Events Coliseum in Waco on December 8-9. Your registration needs to be completed by Wednesday, November 12. 2025 Cheer Championship Registration Please ensure […]
Blue Ribbon Award – Contest Officials
In the ever changing landscape of high school interscholastic competition, one group stands tall maintaining consistency. The games are not possible without our officials helping guide the way on the field, pitch, court or track. Simply put, without the officials the contests would be nearly impossible to organize and play across all sports we offer. […]
2025 Robotics Information
With the new school year comes the new FIRST in Texas FTC challenge, “FIRST AGE”. We know you are working hard developing your strategies, robots and team roles. Keep up the good work. At TAPPS, we are preparing for the TAPPS Robotics Championship. This year’s championships will return to Waco and the BASE at Extraco on Saturday, […]
Fall Band Information
Fall Band Information The new year is in full swing and moving quickly through September. We hope the year has started well for all of you. While you are working hard in rehearsals and performances, the TAPPS staff is preparing for the Fall Band and Drumline competitions for 2025. Please take a moment to review […]
2025 Match Play Golf Update
2025 Match Play Golf Update The tournaments will be here before we know it and we are putting the finishing touches on our plans. Please take a few minutes to review the following information in preparation for Match Play Golf 25. Coaches’ Webinar TAPPS will be hosting a coaches meeting webinar next week in preparation […]
TABC
TABC As we move further into the 2025-26 school year, basketball season is just around the corner. This past weekend the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches met to plan for the upcoming year. This organization proudly supports TAPPS schools, our coaches and student athletes with educational opportunities, clinics, the summer showcases and individual recognition. If […]
Bands and Performing Groups at Football Games
Bands and Performing Groups at Football Games The NCAA Football Rules manual outlines the groups subject to the playing rules during contests. TAPPS observes the NCAA playing rules for football with no exception in regards to the actions of performing groups. Persons subject to the rules are defined in the NCAA rules as “…cheerleaders, band […]
Fall Photo Contest 2025
Fall Photo Contest 2025 The deadline for this year’s Fall Contest is Friday, October 31. Judging will take place in November and results will be published by mid December. Categories are unchanged. Entry fees for students and teachers are $3 each. Submission this year will be through the Association of Texas Photography Instructor’s Online Contest […]
Outdoor Sports and Weather
This past weekend storms moving through the DFW area impacted the ability of several teams to conclude their football games in the normal course as outlined in the NCAA and TAPPS governing rules. As a result, the TAPPS Executive Board reviewed the current governance for situations requiring games to be suspended or concluded early. Please […]
uReport Announces Partnership with TAPPS
September 2, 2025 Cleveland, OH – uReport has signed on as the official content partner for the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS). uReport allows athletics departments and organizations to tell stories, cover events, and provide content about important topics through a human-powered, AI-assisted web platform. This includes writing AP-style articles that […]
Team Tennis Tournament 2025
The school year has started across the state and TAPPS has hosted the SpikeDown Volleyball Tournament and the Fall Soccer Showcase. We have a few weeks in the office before we hit the road again with opportunities for your student athletes. Our team tennis tournaments are just around the corner. All of the 5A and […]
Match Play Golf – Reminder
The school year has started across the state and TAPPS has hosted the SpikeDown Volleyball Tournament and the Fall Soccer Showcase. We have a few weeks in the office before we hit the road again with opportunities for your student athletes. TAPPS will be hosting match play golf tournaments on September 29 and 30. The […]
Fall Soccer Showcase
A quick note of thanks for all the teams who travelled to Round Rock for this year’s showcase. We enjoy the opportunity to visit and watch a lot of soccer over the two days of play. We are gathering the stats and the names to release the overall team awards, the All Tournament Team, the […]
Our Preferred Cheer Music Provider
View this email in your browser Official Music Provider of the TAPPS Cheerleading Championship The new season is here! Get a head start on your music so that you and your team are set up for success! CheerSounds offers a variety of products to accommodate the needs of every team and every budget, including premade […]
TAPPS Match Play Golf
Golf Coaches: TAPPS is in the process of finalizing details for our annual Match Play Golf Tournament (September 29-30). Each year, the number of entries (Boys Large School, Boys Small School, and Girls) help us determine course needs, and this where we need your help. You are receiving this email because your school submitted an entry form. […]
Shop the Kendra Scott Color Bar at the 2025 SpikeDown Volleyball Tournament!
Kendra Scott has teamed up with TAPPS to bring a Kendra Scott pop up shop to the SpikeDown Indoor Volleyball Tournament. Make sure you stop by their booth located in the lobby to Shop for Good with 20% of all purchases going back to TAPPS! Can’t make it in person? Shop online with code GIVEBACK-JSKLC. You can also customize […]
10% Off at Academy Sports + Outdoors for TAPPS Teachers and School Staff July 27 – August 31!!
Don’t forget to pass along and share with other teachers and school staff so they can enjoy 10% off as well!
Tax-Exempt Market Bulletin
Dear TAPPS Members, We are excited to invite you to our Enhancing Safety Webinar, featuring insights from NFL experts on player protection.
20% Off at Academy Sports + Outdoors for TAPPS Shopping Days on July 25 – July 27!
Dear TAPPS Members, We are excited to invite you to our Enhancing Safety Webinar, featuring insights from NFL experts on player protection.
Share These Nutrition and Recovery Tips for Peak Performance
Dear Administrators and Coaches, We wanted to share some great information you might want to pass along to your contacts who work directly with students. As athletes gear up for the upcoming season, it’s crucial to ensure your body is in top shape and ready to hit the ground running. Here are a few reminders […]
Insights from NFL Experts Across the Field
Dear TAPPS Members, We are excited to invite you to our Enhancing Safety Webinar, featuring insights from NFL experts on player protection.
Help Us Share This Exciting Opportunity for…
Dear Administrators and Coaches, We wanted to share a great opportunity you might want to pass along to your contacts who work directly with…
Gipper’s new product: GipperDisplay
TAPPS Members, Our partners at Gipper have introduced a brand-new product for this upcoming school year: GipperDisplay. Why are we so excited…
Looking to Upgrade Your Team Transportation?
Attention TAPPS Coaches and ADs! In case we missed you last week at TAPPSCON, help share this great opportunity with your network! Ultra Coachliner offers luxury coaches with all the amenities at nearly half the cost, and National Bus Sales provides unbeatable prices on new and pre-owned buses with low-interest financing and nationwide delivery.