The Texas Student Athlete Test — Statewide Standard

TXSAT events are conducted only in venues that meet the full Texas Standard for certified athletic testing.

Campuses and districts have no operational responsibilities unless they choose to serve as the venue.

TXSAT provides all staffing, equipment, supervision, safety, and logistics.

Only venues that meet the requirements below are eligible to host a TXSAT event.

1. Approved Venue Types

TXSAT events may only be hosted in:

✔ Full‑size indoor gyms

or

✔ Outdoor athletic fields (turf or grass)

No other venue types meet TXSAT’s safety, accuracy, or certification standards.

2. Testing Lane Requirements

All TXSAT venues must support a full straight‑line sprint lane suitable for certified timing.

Outdoor Standard (Preferred)

• 100‑yard straight‑line lane

• Safe, level turf or grass

• No obstacles, equipment, or cross‑traffic

• Clear sideline space for staging and parent viewing

Indoor Standard (Alternative)

• Full‑court gym (main or auxiliary)

• 40‑yard straight‑line lane

• Clean, dry, unobstructed surface

• Sideline or bleacher space for staging

If a venue cannot support these distances, it is not a TXSAT venue.

3. Staging & Flow Requirements

All venues must provide:

Staging Area

• Space for 50–100 athletes

• Adjacent to the testing lane

• Clear visibility for TXSAT staff

Check‑In Area

• Small footprint for roster verification

• Near staging

• Away from parent traffic

Parent Viewing Area

• Separated from the testing lane

• Does not interfere with timing equipment

• Allows clear boundaries for safety

4. Surface & Safety Requirements

All testing surfaces must be:

• Level

• Dry

• Free of hazards

• Free of loose equipment

• Free of cross‑traffic

• Suitable for full‑speed sprinting

TXSAT reserves the right to reject any venue that does not meet safety standards.

5. Environmental Requirements

Outdoor Venues

• No lightning within 10 miles

• Heat index within safe limits

• Wind conditions safe for equipment stability

Indoor Venues

• Adequate lighting

• Clean, unobstructed floor

• Controlled access

6. Facility Access Requirements

The venue must provide:

• Restroom access

• Emergency exit access

• AED location

• Facility contact for emergencies

Campuses/districts are not required to provide:

• Staff

• Supervision

• Volunteers

• Equipment

• Logistics support

TXSAT handles all operations.

7. Equipment Zone Requirements

TXSAT requires a small protected area for:

• Equipment cases

• Calibration

• Video systems

• Timing systems

This area must be:

• 10’ x 10’ minimum

• Out of student traffic

• Reserved for TXSAT staff only

8. Spaces That Cannot Be Used

TXSAT does not operate in:

• Hallways

• Cafeterias

• Parking lots

• Classrooms

• Blacktops

• Courtyards

• Multi‑purpose rooms

• Any space with cross‑traffic

• Any space that cannot support a straight‑line sprint lane

This protects student safety and ensures certified accuracy.

⭐ Summary

TXSAT uses only venues that meet the full Texas Standard:

• Gyms (40‑yard standard)

• Fields (100‑yard standard)

If a venue cannot meet the standard, it is not used.

This ensures every athlete receives:

• certified timing

• safe conditions

• accurate data

• statewide comparability