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Mascots and Noisemakers
• Local school districts are allowed to make more restrictive policies for their facilities and schools. Also, college/
professional/public entities may have more restrictive policies for their facilities.
• According to section 1208 (n) of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules:
MASCOTS, FIREARMS, PYROTECHNIC DEVICES, Balloons. Live animal mascots, cannons, firearms, fireworks,
etc. are prohibited at League athletic contests. Except in their normal course of business, emergency vehicles shall not
flash lights or sound sirens during the course of a game. Noisemakers are prohibited at League athletic events held
in field houses and/or gymnasiums. Releasing balloons is prohibited at League athletic events held outdoors.
• The UIL does allow “Pep” bands to play at basketball games before the game, at halftime and after the game only
by mutual agreement between the two schools.
• If the two schools agree the following guidelines should be followed to ensure a full appreciation of the group’s
performance. Band directors are reminded that as a courtesy to the teams and cheerleaders of both schools, performances
by the band should be limited to appropriate times.
Guidelines listed below indicate appropriate playing times for the band:
The band may play before the game begins. The director should coordinate the schedule so that the host school may
introduce team members.
The band may play at halftime of the contest.
The band may play at the end of the contest if desired.
Musical instruments may not be used as noisemakers during the contest.
• The director and his/her performing group should display courtesy and respect to players and cheerleaders by
playing at appropriate times.