2026-2027 Cross Country Manual

Table of Contents

• Cross Country Calendar

• 2025 Cross Country State Champions

• Cross Country Coaches' Checklist

• Cross Country Rules & Guidelines​

  • ​Cross Country Plan (Constitution & Contest Rules)

  • UIL Rule Changes & Amendments

  • UIL Resources for Game Adminstrators 

  • Ineligible Player & Unattached Participation

  • Limits on Awards (Subchapter O)

  • Charitable Cause Guidelines

• Pre-Season Regulations  

  • ​Employment of Coaches

  • Texas Education Code Requirements (State Law)

  • Coaches Certification Program

  • UIL Eligibility for Athletic Contests

  • Student Participation Required Forms

• Regular Season

  • ​Practice Regulations

  • Contest Scheduling Rules

  • Cross Country Regulations

  • Rules

  • Divisions

  • Classifications

  • Distance

  • Number of Participants 

  • Determining Team Scores

• Post Season Information

  • ​UIL Championship Structure

  • State Meet

• Off-Season Regulations

  • School Sponsored Camps

  • Non-school Leagues, Camps & Clinics