UIL

March 4-6 and 11-13

UIL Basketball Championships Sweep Into Erwin Center

Welcome to the first leg of March Madness: the 2004 high school basketball state championship. High school hot shots from all over Texas will arrive in Austin this month for a chance to strut their stuff and take home the prestigious UIL (University Interscholastic League) title.

Ever been in Austin during state playoff time? Then you know to take advantage of the UIL Tournament shuttle service. Game goers can park for free in the east lot outside the Foley’s department store entrance at Highland Mall at the northwest intersection of Highway 290 and I-35 (exit 238A). Mall pick-up/drop-off is located near the corner of Middle Fiskville Road on Highland Mall Blvd. Shuttle bus drop-off/pick-up is located on the east side of the Erwin Center on the southbound access road. The shuttle will run both weekends on Thursday from 7:30AM until 11:00P, Friday from 8:30AM until 10:00PM, and Saturday from 8:00AM until 10:30PM. Unlimited shuttle passes are $10 and a single roundtrip ticket is $3.

The University Interscholastic League was created by the University of Texas at Austin to provide leadership and guidance to public school debate teachers and athletic coaches. Since its inception, the UIL has grown into the largest interschool organization of its kind. It exists to provide educational extracurricular academic, athletic and music activities.