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Region 14

Posted by Slow Turtle on 9/12/2025, 12:40 pm

Do you happen to know when Region 14 is going to put up the Area Schedule for the marching bands? This is always a slow process when it can be updated in 10 minutes. Same person taking their sweet time as usual.

Re: Region 14

Posted by WayDownSouth on 9/20/2025, 10:01 pm, in reply to "Region 14"

This isn’t the first time I’ve heard this complaint about region 14 and as someone who is from the area it’s disappointing seeing it brought up again. I would look into submitting a complaint and following up on it. The slow action of adults is hindering the overall area experience for students. Several areas have already done draws so there’s no reason why this can’t be done already to allow for logistical planning.

Re: Region 14

Posted by Snerk on 9/15/2025, 7:39 am, in reply to "Region 14"

Given that Region hasn't happened yet, why are you worrying about Area?

Re: Region 14

Posted by Me on 9/15/2025, 10:43 am, in reply to "Re: Region 14"

A lot of schools have to travel a large distance to get to Area marching contest (3-5 hours). Knowing the draw order as early as possible allows for time to start looking into reserving busses and or hotel rooms. Wouldn't be as much of a problem if UIL would go to more areas for 4a and lower like they have for 5a and 6a. We can't all be lucky enough to be an hour away from a contest site, but it could be better than having to drive 4+.

That's why people worry. And the secretaries in charge of draw order and schedule have no real reason to wait late. It could be done over the summer.

Re: Region 14

Posted by Yep... on 9/16/2025, 12:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Region 14"

...ours was done a month ago. They did the draw under the assumption that all 50 bands in our class would qualify...then after region they pull the bands that don't qualify, and remove that time slot...making a later start time.

Doesn't give you an exact prelim time until after region...but you get a general idea when you perform so you can plan.

Re: Region 14

Posted by Me on 9/17/2025, 9:00 am, in reply to "Re: Region 14"

Time after time I see complaints about this region and how slowly things are updated. Why hasn't anyone approached the state board to make a change? If the ExecSec isn't doing their job, why do you just let them keep their job?

Re: Region 14

Posted by Yes on 9/15/2025, 8:24 pm, in reply to "Re: Region 14"

Like the rest of us, we have to do our paperwork early and prepare early, whether we make it or not. So stop with the garbage of "shouldn't you be worried about the region". Emailing that person in that region and expecting a reply is like waiting for the Dallas Cowboys to win a Super Bowl.

These other guys with the snarky replies, you obviously don't get it.

Re: Region 14

Posted by Ha on 9/17/2025, 9:14 am, in reply to "Re: Region 14"

I'm not in region 14, and even I know about region 14's "issues"
Good luck.

Re: Region 14

Posted by Respectfully on 9/16/2025, 10:53 am, in reply to "Re: Region 14"

Is R14 the only region in the area? Just check the other region websites.

Re: Region 14

Posted by anon on 9/17/2025, 9:01 am, in reply to "Re: Region 14"

You do realize we just said Area, the person in charge of area E posts or lack there of on the Region 14 website (facepalm).

Re: Region 14

Posted by Hmmmm..... on 9/17/2025, 7:51 am, in reply to "Re: Region 14"

True...but not the point. Directors should expect their *own* Exec. Secs. to provide them with information in a timely fashion. If this Exec. Sec. is also the Area Coordinator, and they haven't done the draw yet, there isn't anyone else they can get the information from.

Re: Region 14

Posted by Respectfully on 9/17/2025, 12:32 pm, in reply to "Re: Region 14"

Then - again - this is a problem for the UIL executive committee. And someone should bring it up at some point, because it happens year after year here.

Re: Region 14

Posted by Doesn't Help on 9/16/2025, 7:24 pm, in reply to "Re: Region 14"

Region 14 runs the area. If it's not there, it's not available anywhere else either.

Re: Region 14

Posted by HCBD on 9/14/2025, 5:31 pm, in reply to "Region 14"

It's September 14th, we don't have a schedule either - relax

You know who the Region Person is, why don't you email them and ask.

Re: Region 14

Posted by Guess on 9/14/2025, 9:09 am, in reply to "Region 14"

If we’re lucky, one week before.

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