E.L. Wright Middle School
2740 Alpine Road
Columbia, SC 29223

PARENTS/COACHES: 
Palmetto Region has a NO-TOLERANCE policy on screaming, yelling, or making any derogatory remarks to ANY official ( Up ref, down ref, or line judges). Keep in mind.. they are human.. and most of the time they are kids. Penalty is immediate dismissal from gym, no warning. Region teams may face sanction to participate in future tournaments.  

Officials/ Players (NEW FOR 2008): 
Palmetto Region requires that while on officiating duty, no one is to have in possession a cell phone, I-pod or song listening device, or food. This includes R1 Up Ref, R2 Down Ref, Line Judges and especially, scorekeepers.  First offense will be a warning, 2nd offense will be loss of official certification, 3rd may include sanction from tournament play.   

All region tournaments will begin at 8:30am, unless otherwise posted. Gyms open at 8am, All teams must report to captains meeting at 8:15 in the event of schedule change.

From Greenville

  • Take I-385 South to I-26 East towards Charleston. 

  • When you get to Columbia take I-20 East towards Florence.

  • Follow I-20 towards Florence until you come to exit 76B Alpine Road. 

  • Take the 76B Exit for Alpine Road. 

  • At the light at the end of the exit ramp take a left onto Alpine Road. 

  • Travel a little over 1 mile and the school will be on your right.

From Florence

  • Take I-20 West towards Columbia.

  • Take exit 76B Alpine Road off of I-20.

  • Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Alpine Road.

  • Follow Alpine Road about 1 mile and school will be on your right.

From Charleston

  • Take I-26 West towards Columbia.

  • Take I-77 North towards Charlotte.

  • Follow I-77 North for about 15 miles until intersection with I-20

  • Take I-20 towards Florence.

  • Follow I-20 towards Florence until you come to exit 76B Alpine Road. 

  • Take the 76B Exit for Alpine Road. 

  • At the light at the end of the exit ramp take a left onto Alpine Road. 

  • Travel a little over 1 mile and the school will be on your right.