So you would get an email from TSSAA, but not from your coach? And how is TSSAA supposed to have the email address of every kid participating? Posts were made on this site as well, about the parents having first opportunity. You could always reach out and see if someone might have a ticket or two that they are not using, and buy if from them. I hate that you or anyone might miss out, but seriously blaming this one on TSSAA is reaching way too far. Seems that the rest of the state new the process, heck our coach emailed us several times reminding us of the deadline