September, 2012
09/28/12 – District Tournament meetings
It’s that time of year again, the heat is gone, the trees are showing their color and we are headed to our Post Season Tournament. The Post Season Instructions for District and Region are found on the Soccer page of our website. You can either print the PDF, or download to your computer or smart phone. http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/soccer/ An added note: For those of you in a regional alignment that have (3) three districts;you need to make sure you look at the “Competition Rules” under Section 3,C,4,b. There you will find a detailed explanation of how to handle your Regional draw. http://khsaa.org/handbook/competitionrules/socompetitionrules.pdf9/25/12 – Girls’ Golf Regional Results
2012 Girls’ Regional Golf Results have been compiled and are available at the following link:
10/22/12 – 6A Bracketing Reminder
6A is the class that has a rotating cross-bracket chart listed in the Competition Rules (numbered page 16 of http://khsaa.org/handbook/competitionrules/fbcompetitionrules.pdf). District 2 was originally assigned only three teams to the district, and lost one of them (Nelson County) through a school split beginning this year.
In addition, be mindful that District 6 was permitted to have its 5th place team automatically become the 4th seed in District 2 for the playoff pairings purposes. This assurance that the 5th place team would always face a 1st place team was key in the approval of the experimental bracketing to prevent a team from District 6 from being sent to a geographically isolated part of the state for playoffs.
Districts 2 and 3 are paired for the playoffs this year. So the fifth place team in District 6 will be the fourth place team in District 2 for playoff purposes. Part of this issue is resolved for […]
09/21/12 – Host Hotel Information for State Golf
Click below to view host hotel information for State Golf
http://khsaa.org/golf/officialhotel.pdf
Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students
The family of former KHSAA Commissioner Louis Stout has established a memorial fund in honor of the former Commissioner’s 31 years of service to the KHSAA. Mrs. Anna Stout has requested that donations be made to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students, c/o KHSAA, 2280 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY 40505. The KHSAA will provide a receipt for any such donation, which is fully tax deductible and 100% of all donations will be used for special projects in his name specifically benefitting students and will not be used in any way by the General Fund of the KHSAA.
9/20/12 – New Free NFHS Coaching Education Course Helps with NCAA Eligibility Center
The NFHS and NCAA have jointly announced a new course through their learning center that helps fully explain the requirements related initial collegiate eligibility. This FREE course should be viewed by Athletic Directors and Guidance Counselors who have the thought that any of their students may eventually be desiring to play sports at an NCAA institution (at any level). The rules of the NCAA continually change, and this course is extremely helpful in explaining these rules.
The NCAA Eligibility Center Coaching Education course has been jointly developed by the Eligibility Center and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The course is designed to educate teachers, coaches, parents, and counselors about the NCAA’s initial eligibility requirements. After completing the course, you will be more prepared to advise your student-athletes about the necessary steps to become certified to compete in NCAA Divisions I and II athletics. Coaches can complete a course immediately and will […]
09/20/12 – NFHS Releases Opposition to Proposed 10-month Soccer Schedule for U.S. Soccer
The NFHS, supported by the member state associations including the KHSAA, has released a position opposing the new 10-month schedule proposed by the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. This proposed schedule is an effort to force kids to choose between school based programs (such as those sponsored by KHSAA) and the Development Academy designed to help with the national teams to represent the US in international competition. To require this choice by a vast majority of participants, when there is a very minimal chance the student would ever be selected for one of those teams, is simply not in the best interest of students who will never again have the opportunity for the high school experience. I feel as Commissioner of the KHSAA, that this is simply unconscionable as an alternative for students to have to make that choice. The full text of the statements by NFHS Executive Director Bob Gardner is contained at http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=7684, and […]
09/16/12 – Details about Louis Stout Memorial Fund
The family of former KHSAA Commissioner Louis Stout has established a memorial fund in lieu of flowers. Mrs. Anna Stout has requested that donations be made to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students, c/o KHSAA, 2280 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY 40505. The KHSAA will provide a receipt for any such donation, which is fully tax deductible and 100% of all donations will be used for special projects in his name specifically benefitting students and will not be used in any way by the General Fund of the KHSAA.
Services will be held for Commissioner Stout at 12 noon Saturday, Sept. 15, at Consolidated Baptist Church, 1625 Russell Cave Rd., Lexington, KY 40505. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513.
9/19/12-Volleyball 2013 Important Dates
With the shift in calendar and moving of the championship a week later, I wanted to be sure that Coaches and Administrators are aware of important dates for volleyball for the 2013-14 school year. Following are the dates as published in this year’s KHSAA Handbook in the Corresponding Dates Section:
2013 Playing Season
First Date of Practice: July 15
First Contest Date: Aug. 19
Last Date for Seeded District Contest: Oct. 16
District Tournaments: Oct. 21-26
Region Tournaments: Oct. 28-Nov. 2
State Tournament: Nov. 8-9
9/18/12 – Annual Meeting Voting Results Announced
Voting Results for the 2012 Annual Meeting have been announced based on voting conducted September 18, 2012. Complete results can be found at http://khsaa.org/annualmeeting/20122013/finalvotingtallysheet2012.pdf
RESULTS OF VOTING – SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting
(148 required for passage, 221 present)
PROPOSAL
YES
NO
ABS
PRE
Proposal 2012 – 1
A proposal to amend Bylaw 5 to clarify and reinforce provisions – Issues have arisen this school year that point to the need to modernize Bylaw 5 and its wording
207
0
0
14
Proposal 2012 – 2
A proposal to amend Bylaw 7 to complete the separation of Bylaw 7 from its original position as Section 2 of Bylaw 6
205
2
0
9/18/12 – Commissioner’s Remarks to 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting
Commissioner’s Remarks
General Session, 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting
When I sat down a few weeks ago and discussed the board’s evaluation from last year and plans for the coming year, I was again told to take those thoughts to the membership this morning, including plans for some operational changes and potential regulation changes.
As most of you know, my philosophy is perhaps a little different than some of my predecessors. I don’t want to study something to death, or be comfortable “the way it’s always been done”. I think for too long, as an association, we stood at the fork in the road and spent far too much time trying to decide which way to go. We will take those forks we choose, and then another if that doesn’t work out.
Last year was a smooth year operationally, although a down year financially. Our staff […]
09/17/12 – Disqualifications Down in 2011-2012 School Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
DISQUALIFICATIONS DOWN IN 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR
More student-athletes and coaches were able to see the conclusion of their teams’ contests during the 2011-2012 school year.
A total of 481 student-athletes and coaches were disqualified from contests in the sports of baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball and wrestling last year, down from 545 during the 2010-2011 school year. The information was released during the KHSAA Board of Control Meeting on Monday in Lexington.
Before the 2011-2012 school year the KHSAA Board of Control approved measures stiffening the disqualification to two contests for student-athletes and three for coaches.
“I don’t think there’s any question the stiffer penalties had something to do with the fewer number of disqualifications we have seen,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “Especially in sports such as football, where three games can mean nearly a third of the season, more coaches and student-athletes […]
9/14/12 – Proposal by Proposal Analysis of 2012 Annual Meeting Proposals
This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting.
There are nine proposals on the agenda this year. All but one are part of the Board’s required Annual Review and the vast majority are attempts to modernize the regulations. In some cases, they are provisions that combine pieces from several parts into one rule. Others call for removal of provisions that haven’t been utilized in many many years. As we continue to see turnover in athletic administrators, it is vitally important that the rules be as clear and concise as possible.
PROPOSAL 1 – Amend Bylaw 5 to clarify and reinforce provisions – Issues have arisen this school year that point to the need to modernize Bylaw 5 and its wording to ensure that any existing misinterpretation is clarified within the requirements for Bylaw 5. No special test or recitation may be given to restore eligibility for […]
9/14/12 – Reminder Volleyball Match Scoring Options
It has been reported to the office that there is some level of confusion and/or possible miscommunication among coaches and administrators regarding volleyball match length. For that reason, I think it is worth reiterating a few things about volleyball matches and scoring.
Though the NFHS playing rules call for volleyball matches to be best 3 of 5 sets to 25 (with the 5th game to 15), which is the format to be used in postseason play, the Board of Control approved provisions that would allow for schools, by mutual agreement, to continue playing 2 of 3 sets to 25 during the regular season.
In addition, the Board of Control approved MANDATORY warm-up time parameters (shortening previous practices with regard to warm-up) and required formats for non-varsity matches. All of these changes were designed to constrain the overall match time, particularly if schools played the NFHS 3 of 5 scoring and a triple header was scheduled.
[…]9/14/12 – KHSAA Annual Meeting – Your Chance to be Involved!
This is a great time of year. In all areas of the state, school has started. The Friday night lights are lit, the fields and courts are in use every night (and seems like 24 hours in some areas and schools). And this year, we have just completed a circuit around the state holding regional meetings about KHSAA operations, online data management and Title IX.
But then reality sets in, and its time to deal with some of the “business issues” surrounding the KHSAA. And a lot of that business is accomplished through the Annual Meeting. Truth be told, other than the championship final events and recognition ceremonies, this event continues to be one of my favorites. Our staff gets to sit down and meet with those people in the trenches at the local schools, and talk about issues facing both groups. Our philosophies and perspectives are different, so too naturally are our opinions.
I […]
9/14/12 – Sport Activity Survey Input Needed
In order for plans to be made, regions to be drawn and competition rules to be developed, it is important that we know whether or not your school intends to compete in the four sport-activities championships for 2012-2013. Please complete the questions at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013SportActivitySurvey on or before Friday, September 28, 2012. If you have questions about any sport-activity, please feel free to contact the office. Thank you very much for your support!9/13/12 – Southern HS Regional Meeting Cancelled
The final regional meeting, originally scheduled for September 22 at Southern HS has been cancelled due to a lack of advance registered attendees. Based on input from the membership, this meeting may be rescheduled for later in the school year. We apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause.
9/13/12 – Squad Competition Requirements for Out-Of-State Travel
We have received questions regarding the requirement of participation in the KHSAA Region/State Competitions in order to have out-of-state travel sanctioned and approved by our office. Below is a Q/A that should help address the situation. However, always feel free to contact our office on any competitive cheer question.
Q – Both our Junior Varsity and Varsity squads seek out-of-state travel sanction/approval by KHSAA. Do both squads have to compete in the KHSAA postseason (Region and State) to meet the requirement?
A – The Varsity squad is required to participate in the KHSAA Region/State for any travel (Varsity or Junior Varsity) to be approved/sanctioned by the KHSAA Office.
For Example: Varsity School A participates in both KHSAA Region and State, then both Junior Varsity and Varsity would be meet the requirement and be eligible for out-of-state travel to be sanction/approved by the KHSAA.
09/09/12 – Commissioner’s Statement, Including Funeral Arrangements and Donation Designation, on the Passing of Louis Stout
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
COMMISSIONER’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF LOUIS STOUT
Louis Stout, who served as the fifth Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association from 1994-2002, passed away early Sunday morning following a brief illness.
“Words cannot begin to express what Louis meant to this organization or the impact he made on those he came in contact with during his 30 plus years of service to the KHSAA,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “Not only was he a pioneer but he had a unique vision that continued the KHSAA on the course to the organization we are today. He possessed two characteristics of a great leader – he wasn’t afraid to take chances and he fought tirelessly for increased opportunities for students, sometimes in the face of overwhelming opposition. I had the pleasure of working with him for nearly 20 years and today not only have I lost a dear friend, colleague and […]
09/07/12 – Reminder about Weather Interrupted Football Games
Based on the number of inquiries in the last few hours, it seems prudent to remind schools and officials about the required procedures involving interrupted football games.
Basically, there is no such thing as a no contest. Regardless of how long or short games go due to inclement weather, it cannot be treated as though it never happened. Once it starts, it starts.
Two valuable resources are laid out in the KHSAA policies. First, if you look at the Officials Guidebook, it clearly talks about the officials authority NOT being absolute on whether or not we resume. It says:
SEVERE WEATHER / HEAT ILLNESS POLICY FOR ACTIONS BY OFFICIALS AT OUTDOOR SPORTS
The Referee (Lead Official / Crew Chief) shall stop play in a contest or scrimmage at the first sound of lightning or thunder at the site. The playing site shall be cleared immediately of all persons. The contest or scrimmage may be resumed […]
9/5/12 – Proposals Online for Annual Meeting
The Proposals for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the membership have been posted again online at the Annual Meeting link. They had been taken down for a few days while the file format was repaired to make sure they appeared in the correct order. Find them at http://khsaa.org/general/annual-meeting-information/
The Commissioner will prepare a blog early next week describing each one of the proposals.
09/05/12 – Soccer Post Season Sites
The season is just under way and coaches are already calling and emailing me about “where will my team play for the Region”, or “who am I going to play in the new Semi-State game”. Let me take some time and go over the process so that all of you can make plans for the post season.
- I will be contacting the schools listed as host sites today to verify that they will serve as a district site. You will notice that some districts have failed to send in their site plans, so I will be contacting the first school listed alphabetically and asking if they will serve as a host site.
- Regional Sites for this year are determined by the Standard rule that we have been following: For the boys’ regional tournaments in even numbered years (2012), the host shall be the district winner in the even numbered district. For the girls’ regional tournaments in even numbered years (2012), the host shall be the […]
09/04/12 – Volleyball, Soccer Draw Show to Air on Friday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
Volleyball, Soccer Draw Show to Air on Friday
Volleyball and soccer postseason tournaments may not begin until October 8 but teams will soon find out the region it will face in the first round of the state tournament should it advance.
The draws for the 2012 KHSAA State Volleyball and KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ State Soccer Tournaments will be conducted on Friday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. at the KHSAA Office in Lexington. The draw show will air live on www.khsaa.tv.
Brackets will be posted to the Riherd’s/KHSAA Scoreboard and the KHSAA website at the conclusion of the program.
The KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament moves to the new gymnasium at Valley High School in Louisville this year. The tournament had been contested at Bellarmine University’s Knights Hall the past two years. The tournament will be played on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27.
The tournaments for boys’ and girls’ soccer […]
9/4/12 – Make-Up Judge’s Training Session Scheduled
The KHSAA will conduct its final Competitive Cheer Judge’s Training Session on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. at Thomas Nelson High School in Bardstown. For those who have not yet attended a session, the late fee is $50 will be charged. Anyone that has previously attended a training and wants to retake the course there is no charge, however registration is required. Go to the link below for additional information.
http://khsaa.org/sports/sports-activities/competitive-cheer/
9/4/12 – Reminder about KHSAA Annual Meeting
This is the second reminder about this year’s KHSAA Annual meeting. It’s each school’s opportunity to have a say in the rules of the Association for the future. In addition, there will be professional development opportunities in the morning as usual, with this year’s session focusing on the cleaning and long-term preservation of indoor playing surfaces such as gym floors; a vital session on intellectual property and the need to protect your school logo and other items; and an update with suggested implementation of the development of an Emergency Action Plan. Be sure and go to http://khsaa.org/general/annual-meeting-information/ and see details, including registration for the meeting.
For housing information, please see details from the prior blog entry from August 13 at http://khsaa.org/annual-meeting-reminders/
We will continue to update you with more information as the meeting gets closer!
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