Kentucky High School Athletic Association

Announcers Clarification
We have received several questions regarding what is allowed to be spoken by announcers during a live ball. Though this rule and its interpretations are not totally new, it has been reported that some announcers were not following the guidelines set forth by the NFHS. It has also been reported that in some areas, the officials may be taking the references within the rule far too literally, and directing that absolutely nothing can be said via the PA system during live ball play. The following is the case study (situation) from the NFHS Case Book and clearly states what is intended, that “play by play” or other things normally appropriate to media broadcasts, etc. are prohibited, other information can be relayed to the crowd and participants via public address. The safe recommendation is to only announce what is being recorded in the normal scorebook that was not able to be announced during dead […]

12/20/13 – Limitation of Seasons, Rosters, and Regular Season Competition Structure

The KHSAA is excited to announce that we currently have 107 schools participating in high school bowling. With the growth of bowling also come growing pains. We hope that this and future communications is helpful to students, coaches and administrators involved in all aspects of the sport activity.

We know that it is very important to schools to be consistent across all KHSAA sport activities. Upon review of the competition rules of both bowling and other KHSAA activities, and due to questions we have received here at the office, we would like to share the following interpretations. This may be different than what you have done or been told in the past.

First, Bylaw 23, Limitation of Seasons for sport activities is different than in the interpretation that is given to the sports. For instance, a JV bowling team would like to participate in a tournament on February 1, 2014. This is after the postseason begins for the […]

12/19/13 – Purchase State Championship DVDs

Football Working

12/19/13 – State Competition Photos / DVDs / Archived Webcasts

Bass Fishing Blog Updates

Congratulations to all of the teams that participated in the 2013-2014 KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships. Your support of the teams and the event was outstanding. The new venue was also well received. You can relive the event through the KHSAA website (www.khsaa.org).

• Purchase Event Photos
• View Archived Webcasts
• Order Championship Event Merchandise

• You can also order DVD copies of the event using the following link:
http://khsaa.org/cheer/20132014/video.pdf

12/18/13 – Regional Information for Bass Fishing

The dates, sites, locations, Regional Managers and their contact information for the 2014 KHSAA Bass Fishing Regional Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view this information by clicking on the following link:

http://khsaa.org/bassfishing/regionalsites.pdf

12/18/13 – Swimming and Diving Regional Information

Swimming Blog Updates

Sites, Regional Managers, and their contact information for Swimming and Diving has been posted on the KHSAA website. Complete Regional Instructions will be posted soon. You can view this current information by going to the following link:

http://khsaa.org/swimming/regionalmanagers.pdf

2013-2014 State Competitive Cheer Results

Cheer Working

12/12/13 – Reminders for Coaches for State Competitive Cheer Competition

http://khsaa.org/cheer/20132014/orderofappearance.pdf

We are excited about this weekend’s competitive cheer championships in Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. To help coaches prepare, here are a few reminders:

1) Please review the Participant Information Manual, Order of Appearance and Station-by-Station grids located on the KHSAA website:
http://khsaa.org/cheer/stateinstructions.pdf

http://khsaa.org/cheer/20132014/timescheduledetailed.pdf

2) Team check-in will be located on the back side of Alltech Arena in the North Exhibit Hall. It will be marked accordingly. Please check in per the time schedule.

3) There is no coaches meeting. You will be given a one page sheet of any final updates to instructions or information upon your arrival.

4) Score Sheets will be available following the competition in the holding area.

5) Teams are admitted as a group in uniform. You will receive up to 4 armbands for your alternates and 4 armbands for coach/floor level access. These are the only folks admitted to the warm-up […]

12/10/13 – Whitaker Bank Becomes Title Sponsor of KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 9, 2013

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association announced a new corporate partner in a press conference at the Association’s headquarters on Tuesday, revealing Whitaker Bank as the new title sponsor of the KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®. The new three-year agreement will begin this season with the 2014 KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® and continue through the 2016 tournament.

“We have a new member of the family we want to welcome today, and I truly mean it’s a family. When we get people involved, I don’t even like to use the word sponsor, because we view it as a partnership, and that’s going to continue,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We want you to know that our family has expanded today, and for us it involves our highest profile event. This is a huge event that has touched lives for nearly 100 years, and it is […]

12/09/13 – Boys Sweet 16® Press Conference Tuesday; Competitive Cheer Championships Saturday; Football Championship Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 9, 2013

Press Conference Called For Tuesday Regarding Boys’ Sweet 16®

The KHSAA will hold a press conference at the Association’s headquarters on Tuesday afternoon regarding the future of the Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®. The press conference will begin at 12:15 p.m. with remarks from the Association and iHigh.com. The press conference will be streamed live at KHSAA.org.

KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships This Saturday At Alltech Arena

The second annual KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships will take place this Saturday at Alltech Arena in Lexington. Doors open to the fans at 9 a.m., with the competition beginning at 10 a.m. with the All-Girls’ Small and All-Girls’ Medium divisions. The All-Girls’ Large and All-Girls’ Super-Large Divisions will begin at 2 p.m., with the day’s events concluding with the Coed Division at 6 p.m. An awards presentation will immediately follow each competition […]

11/27/13 – Archery Teams & the KHSAA Bylaws

Archery Blog Updates

There seems to be some confusion among a few of our member schools as to whether they must follow the KHSAA Bylaws if they are not planning on participating in the post season tournament. Regardless if your school chooses to participate or not, you by being a member school, must follow the bylaws that are applicable to the Sport Activity of Archery. These include:

Currently, the following KHSAA Bylaws apply to Archery teams and all other sport activities –

Bylaw 1 (Responsibility for Eligibility);Bylaw 2 (Age, per state law);Bylaw 4 (Enrollment Requirements );Bylaw 5 (Minimum Academic Requirement);Bylaw 12 (Physician’s & Parental Consent Form and Insurance requirement);Bylaw 14 (Other eligibility Requirements And Regulations);Bylaw 15 (Practice of Sportsmanship);Bylaw 16 (Recruitment/Undue Influence);Bylaw 17 (Certification of Eligibility);Bylaw 18 (Submission of Reports);Bylaw 21 (Protests);Bylaw 22 (Contests, Sanctions,Rules, Forfeitures, Faculty To Accompany);Bylaw 23 (Limitation of Season);Bylaw 24 (Summer Activities);Bylaw 25 (Coaching Requirements);Bylaw 27 ( Request for Rulings);Bylaw 27 (Penalties)

Last school […]

12/06/13 – 10:30 am – Changes in Schedule, State Football Finals

After reviewing all of the available data/information and the most educated predictions, the KHSAA is making schedule adjustments for the rest of the weekend, and changes to a few of the event instructions to help with this weekend’s weather situation. Though there are dozens of factors that went into the schedule revisions, the first and foremost concerns have been competitor safety, and the travel needs of the entire school communities, especially the evenings when ice is highly anticipated. All 12 schools through their senior administration, have been involved in the lengthy discussions about options and individual situations considered, ranging from those three miles from the facility, to many hours away. In the end, the teams have committed at this time to being able to accommodate the schedule changes. Each person desiring to attend the games must make the most prudent decision for their own circumstances as far as coming to the games, all of which will be streamed live on www.khsaa.org […]

12/05/13 – 9:30 a.m. Current Status – KHSAA Football Finals – Weather Related Announcement

The KHSAA is closely monitoring the weather situation related to the football finals this weekend in Bowling Green, with both local weather information and public information from Kentucky Emergency Management.

12/5/2013 – 10:00 a.m.
At this point, the schedule remains the same, and the Class 1A (11 a.m.) and 3A (3 p.m.) games, scheduled for Friday, December 6 will be played as planned.
No later than 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 6, a final determination will be made for the Class 6A (7 p.m.) and subsequent games and announced through all available means. As of 9:30 a.m. on 12/5, the games WILL BE PLAYED AS SCHEDULED, but this is subject to change based on changing conditions.

The KHSAA and its member institutions as well as everyone involved in the hosting of these games urge all involved to make carefully considered decisions regarding attendance at the games and to exercise caution. Leaving earlier than […]

12/04/13 – Scorer’s Table Reference Available

khsaa.org/basketball/basketballtimerandscorersinstructions.pdf

Our hope is that your basketball season is off to a good start. We have updated and added a resource for Athletic Directors and Coaches on the general information tab of the basketball page to help with clock keeper guidelines and the nearly new point differential rule. Please take the time to print this document and place it on the scorer’s table to be utilized by your scorer’s table crew.

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12/02/13 – Basketball Part 2 Exam Available

Officials Division Blog Updates

The Basketball part 2 exam is available beginning today until Sunday, December 15th at midnight eastern standard time. There will be no way for anyone to take the test after the deadline. It is highly recommended that all registered officials take the part 2 exam, which is one of the requirements to be able to officiate in any postseason contest. The part 2 also allows for officials to obtain a level 2 or level 3 rating with the KHSAA (for details see the KHSAA Officials Guidebook page 8 – khsaa.org/Publications/officialsguidebook/20132014/officialsguidebook.pdf).

Please remember that you must login to the officials page of the KHSAA website. If you cannot remember your password, please choose the reset your password (in blue).

Good luck on the test and this season!

12/03/13 – KHSAA Partners With First String Media, PrepSpin.com For Enhanced Web Streaming Network

KHSAA Partners With First String Media, PrepSpin.com For Enhanced Web Streaming Network

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 3, 2013

Through a new venture launched prior to the start of the 2013-14 season, the KHSAA has transitioned its online video broadcast network (KHSAA.tv) to an internal operation through a new partnership with First String Media and PrepSpin.com. After outsourcing its championship webcasts in previous seasons, this year’s championship events will feature live video streaming and highlight packages produced internally through the new partnership. Live video streaming, archived broadcasts and highlight packages will remain free of charge through the Association’s website.

KHSAA.org will remain the exclusive home for live video streaming of KHSAA Championship events, with live championship coverage of 11 events, and post-event highlight packages provided for six other sports and sport-activities. Live video streaming will be available for a total of 41 games during the 2013-14 season through […]

12/03/13 – Middle School Advisory Committee – Organizational Meeting

Middle School Working

Middle School Committee Background Information – 12/3/13

11/27/13 – Part Two Exam Notice

Wrestling Blog Updates

The Part 2 Exam will be available online beginning December 2nd through midnight Eastern Time on Sunday, December 15. Login to http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be assigned to officiate postseason play. If you have forgotten your password, click on the blue “click here” in the first line on the login page. This will take you through the steps to reset your password. Good luck!

11/22/13 – On-Demand Printing For KHSAA Championship Programs

http://www.thebookpatch.com/BookStoreResults.aspx?search=KHSAA&ddl=authors

Updated commemorative copies of each completed KHSAA fall championship event are now available for on-demand printing through TheBookPatch.com. Full color and black-and-white versions of this year’s championship programs (Golf, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball) are all available for purchase.

Commemorative editions of each championship program from the 2012-13 season are also available through TheBookPatch.com, along with the 2013-14 KHSAA Events Calendar and 2013-14 Handbook.

A complete list of KHSAA programs available for sale can be found at:

11/21/13 – Changes to Track Site Selection Plan

Cheer Tournament Results History

After fantastic feedback on the Cross Country Super Regionals and a great crowd and weather at the state Cross Country meet, we feel it is time to catch everyone up on what has been going on behind the scenes in regards to track regional sites.

Schools received a notice from the Commissioner after the last Board of Control meeting explaining possible regional dates and a waiver for possible competition after a regional (in case you missed it choose this link http://khsaa.org/111313-revision-in-track-and-field-season-2014-only/). Additionally the Commissioner and I have spoken with many of you with regard to hosting multiple track regions at a like single site. We recognize that not all of the pieces of the puzzle were fitting as nicely as they did for Cross Country and took a second look at host sites.

As you know, the KHSAA Commissioner is ultimately responsible for choosing all sports postseason sites, but we ask our […]

11/21/13 – Wrestling Rule Interpretation

Wrestling Blog Updates

We have had a request for a ruling on the use of an ‘MMA Style’ headgear. The ‘MMA Style’ headgear is considered ILLEGAL equipment and is not approved to use in Kentucky per the NFHS. If a contestant shows up with this style headgear during competition then it should be handled as any other ILLEGAL Equipment (Start Injury Time, issue a Technical Violation and they have 1.30 to correct).

2013-2014 Cheer Competition Regional/State Results

11/15/13 – State Cross Country Photos

Photos taken by the KHSAA professional photographer and are available for viewing and for purchase at the link below. khsaaphotos.org Thank you to all who were involved for a great day and a great event!

11/14/13 – State Soccer Pictures

The following link will give you access to all of the photos from the 2013 State Tournament Final Four that are available for purchase: khsaaphotos.org http://khsaa.zenfolio.com/f498738267

11/13/13- Revision in Track and Field Season, 2014 ONLY

At the November 11, 2013 meeting, the KHSAA Board of Control approved an allowance for Track and Field teams for the 2014 season only, to allow normal “regular season” meets to be run AFTER the regional meets, provided these regular season meets are held on or prior to May 17 and provided no school competes in more than 19 meets (not including the region and state). This allowance is further explained below, and is a situation specific to 2014 due to the likely involvement of more than fifty percent of the licensed Track and Field officials as the University of Kentucky hosts the SEC Outdoor championships on May 15-17, 2014.

In July, 2013 the Board approved a staff request to adjust the date of the 2014 regional and state track meets. This was done due to major scheduling conflicts with one weekend in May (originally reported as May 8-10, later confirmed as May 15-17), and also […]

11/13/13- Assignment of Postseason Basketball Officials, 2014-2016

The Commissioner has announced the assignment designation for officials for postseason basketball tournaments for the 2013-2014 through 2015-2016 playing seasons. This announcement continues the recent practice of advising both local associations and the member schools as to which local association will service postseason play in specific regions, and the information was provided to the Board of Control at its September meeting. The Association in the top row will provide game officials for the region listed below that association number during the designated year. For example, in 2014, the local officials association in Region 1 will service the 2nd region tournament, the Region 16 association will service the 11th region, etc. Assoc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2016 3 4 1 2 10 8 5 6 11 9 12 7 14 13 16 15 2015 4 3 2 1 6 5 11 7 16 13 […]

11/12/13- November Board of Control Meeting Review

The following is a review of the items discussed at the November KHSAA Board of Control Meeting and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as far as actions by the Board. While many of them attempt to communicate with you on a regular basis, I also want the schools informed of a consistent summary. All documents related to this meeting can be found online at http://portal.ksba.org/public/Agency.aspx?PublicAgencyID=4374&AgencyTypeID=1&BeginDate=11-1-2013&EndDate=11-30-2013

BOARD MEETING – November 11, 2013

Following the normal procedural issues convening the meeting, the Board recessed for the Emerging Sports and Sport Activities, Individual Sports, and Team Sports Committees to meet.

The Emerging Sports and Sport Activities Committee discussed further revisions to the KHSAA Sports and Sport Activity Policy. This policy sets the minimum criteria for a new sport/sport activity to be added, or for the continuation of a sport/sport activity (the current version […]

11/12/13 – Ejections Down Following Emphasis on Sportsmanship; Board Approves Realignment of 15th Region For 2014-15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 12, 2013

The Board of Control conducted its November meeting at the KHSAA offices on Monday. Among the various items addressed during the meeting was a discussion on the emphasis placed on sportsmanship across the state and the significant reduction in ejections in football and soccer.

During the period between October 8th and the end of the regular season, compared to the same time period one year earlier, ejections in football declined from 39 in 2012 to 17 in 2013 – a 56.41 percent decrease. In soccer, there were 42 ejections from October 8th to the end of the 2012 regular season, compared to 34 during the same time period this season – a reduction of 19.65 percent. Cumulative totals for the fall including all play dates, show that football ejections dropped from 108 in 2012 to 71 in 2013, for a 34.26 percent decrease.

11/11/13 – KHSAA Wraps Up Successful Fall Championship Weekend

KHSAA Wraps Up Successful Fall Championship Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 11, 2013

A total of nine team and six individual state champions were crowned on Saturday and Sunday as part of the KHSAA’s first-ever three-sport Fall Championship weekend. Big turnouts at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, the Kentucky Horse Park and Valley High School made the weekend an overwhelming success as fans showed up in droves to watch the soccer, volleyball and cross country state championships.

Saturday’s festivities began with the 2013 KHSAA Cross Country State Meet at the Kentucky Horse Park. Bishop Brossart opened the day by claiming the 1A Boys’ title, edging St. Henry District by 15 points (85 to 100). Louisville Collegiate junior Matthew Bode won the Boys’ 1A Race with a time of 16:15.46. On the 1A Girls’ side, St. Henry District won its third-straight team title with 51 total points. Danville’s […]

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11/11/13- Movement of Schools in Alignment, Basketball 15th Region

At its regular meeting on Monday, October 11, the Board of Control voted to approve the unanimous request of the seven public school superintendents in the Basketball 15th region to make two alignment changes in an effort to balance the number of teams in each district within the region. The move is effective with the 2014-2015 playing seasons and will impact baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball.

The changes will be:

In Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball and Softball, Lawrence County will move from District 57 to District 60, to be in the district with Belfry, Phelps, and Pike County Central.
In the sports in which they participate, Piarist Academy would move into District 59 to join East Ridge, Pikeville and Shelby Valley and create a four team district thereby reducing the 58th district to four teams.
In SOCCER ONLY, Lawrence County will move from District 57 to District 58 to be paired with its natural […]
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11/05/14 – Cross Country State Final Update

The officials and KHSAA staff will be on the course tomorrow and Friday preparing for Saturdays Championship. A final reminder today –

Walk throughs are not allowed until Friday at 3:30pm. Remember buses are allowed in the Alltech Arena paved lot only. Teamip apparel vendor will be set up and ready to sell on Friday as well.

On Saturday there is an event at the Alltech Arena which requires a horse crossing across the road that leads to Walt Robinson. Therefore, we will be entering the parking area through the Alltech Arena lot.

We have an experienced group to guide all cars and buses through the lot, but as you know the turnover between classes can cause the entering cars to become backed up. We ask schools to allow extra time to park AND to follow the direction of the parking attendants so that the parking line can flow smoothly.

We do have handicap […]

11/06/13 – KHSAA Statement On Whitley County Runner

On Sunday, November 3, the KHSAA office was made aware of an incident regarding a number assignment at the Class 3A, Region 7 Cross Country meet on Saturday, Nov. 2. The KHSAA office was not aware of the situation at the time it occurred at the competition site. Once made aware of the situation, KHSAA Assistant Commissioner Angela Passafiume, who is the primary contact for Cross Country, contacted the meet official who was responsible for managing the meet to begin investigating the report.

According to the cross country meet official on site, the student-athlete in question and her coach made a request immediately prior to her race for a number change stating only that she “didn’t like” the bib number she had been assigned due to it being 666. The student-athlete and her coach were then reportedly informed by the official that it was too close to the start of her race to […]

11/05/13 – Cross Country State Information

Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2013 State Cross Country Championship.

First, I would like to thank the eight regional host for all of their hard work and the success of the “super regional” this past Saturday.

There are several items for your review on the cross country page of the KHSAA website. The state instructions have been updated, lane assignments are now posted, course maps and directions to the Kentucky Horse Park are available, and the state meet time schedule is posted. Cross Country | Kentucky High School Athletic Association

Practice time is once again available on Friday. This is the only day that this is allowed. The times available are from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. SafetyTek will be available for medical needs.

Saturday the team packets will be available beginning at 7:30 am. Please do not arrive earlier than 7:30 am.

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11/05/13 – High School Playoff Contests Asked to Honor Veterans

KHSAA State High School Events Honoring Veterans At Events Closest To Veterans Day

Through the efforts of a veteran and concerned individual by the name of Robert Williams of Menlo Park, California, there is now a national movement to have every high school and college in the United States honor all veterans and active duty military at events near Veteran’s Day. This is a great way to recognize our veterans and active duty military and hopefully reinforce to all the importance of their sacrifices and the meaning of Veteran’s Day. The KHSAA is grateful to be able to participate.

For the first round of the football playoffs at home sites this weekend, each home school will be asked to request all veterans and active duty military in attendance to stand and be recognized for their contributions.

For the KHSAA State Cross Country meet on Saturday morning, November 9, there will be an announcement prior to […]

11/04/13 – Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball Champions Crowned This Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Soccer Championships Resume Wednesday, Thursday Night

The 2013 KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Championships continue Wednesday and Thursday night at Paul Laurence Dunbar, leading up to Saturday’s championship matches. Wednesday’s Boys’ Semifinal action begins with Henderson County vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar at 6 p.m., followed by Trinity (Louisville) vs. Bowling Green at 8 p.m. The Girls’ Championship picks up Thursday night with semifinal action pitting Sacred Heart against Oldham County at 6 p.m., and the defending champion Tates Creek Lady Commodores against Notre Dame at 8 p.m.

Both championship bouts will be played on Saturday, Nov. 9, with the boys’ game at 5 p.m. and the girls’ title match at 7 p.m. Live webcasts of the Semifinals and Championship games will be available at KHSAA.tv.

Brackets for the boys’ and girls’ soccer championships are available at the links below:

11/02/14 – State Cross Country Qualifiers

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The Regional results from Cross Country have been posted on the KHSAA website. It is important that coaches review the school by school rosters immediately. Please contact the KHSAA at xcentry@khsaa.org with any corrections (name spellings, grade levels, etc).

For new coaches: Once a student athlete (team) is entered into the region they are automatically entered into the state meet if they qualify. Even if your team did not qualify, you may have had an individual that did qualify. Please check the link provided to see if this might be the case. It is the school by school roster that tells you if your student athletes qualified for the state meet.

To see the school by school roster and performance listing, click on this link http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/cross-country/, then scroll down to the headings Cross Country Tournament Results and choose 2014 State/Region Results/Entries, then choose 2014 State Entries and Information, then choose 2014 […]

11/01/13 – Soccer Fan Challenge

Coaches, have your Fans join in on the fun of a State Championship! Vote for your school in the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety STATE SOCCER FAN CHALLENGE!

11/01/13 – Fairview High School Receives Sanctions From KHSAA; Football Team Removed From Postseason Play

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 1, 2013

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has handed down sanctions to Fairview High School for violation of Bylaw 3 (Maximum Number of Years) and Bylaw 4 (Enrollment Requirements), penalties which include the forfeiture of 19 football games over the last two seasons, including having its 2012 Class 1A State Runner-Up finish vacated, and the suspension and removal of the Fairview HS football team from the 2013 state playoffs.

“For 55 years, Fairview Schools have had an outstanding relationship with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Today’s ruling will not change that relationship as this incident with the ineligible player was handled with the utmost professionalism by the Commissioner and his staff,” said Fairview Independent Schools Superintendent Bill Musick. “We as a staff at Fairview Schools accept the responsibility for what has transpired. Neither the Fairview Schools nor Fairview High School has […]

10/29/13 – Reminders about Football Playoffs and Final Regular Season Week

This is going to ALL KHSAA football playing schools. If it doesn’t apply to you, please disregard. As we prepare for potentially 95 games to be played during week 1 of the playoffs, we ask for your cooperation as we try and pull final brackets together over the weekend. We have published what we have as of now, but need game times and sites confirmed so that officials assignments can be made.
A few reminders– 1) BRACKETS AND TIE BREAKERS – All information as we have it now, is posted on the KHSAA web site. You can find it at http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/football/ under the pull down for playoff Rounds 1-4,
2) PLEASE REMEMBER TO CALL […]

10/28/13 – Soccer Championships Begin Tonight; VB and XC Regionals This Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 28, 2013

2013 KHSAA Soccer Championships Begin Monday and Tuesday

The 2013 KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Championships begin tonight and tomorrow with the Semi-State Round on campus sites. Teams advancing from the Semi-State Round will travel to Lexington on Saturday, Nov. 2nd for the quarterfinals, with the boys’ games taking place at Henry Clay and the girls’ matches slated for Lafayette.

The semifinals and finals will be played at Paul Laurence Dunbar, with the boys competing on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and the girls playing on Thursday, Nov. 7. Both championship bouts will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, with the boys’ game at 5 p.m. and the girls’ title match at 7 p.m. Live webcasts of the Semifinals and Championship games will be available at KHSAA.tv.

Brackets for the boys’ and girls’ soccer championships are available at the […]

10/25/13 – Regional Cross Country Preparations and Reminders

Football Tournament Results History

As we approach the postseason we would like to remind coaches and regular season meet host, that all results should have been and continue to be sent to the kymilesplit.com website to be uploaded for qualifying meet verification.

If you will remember, information was sent out at the beginning of the season with instructions to “how to claim your team”, etc on the milesplit site. The link to that blogs is http://khsaa.org/092113-where-to-send-xc-and-track-results/. Also a quick reminder that all participants in regional competition must be 7th grade or above.

By this time you should have gotten information on your regional from the host school. A list of contacts for your regional can be found at http://khsaa.org/cross_country/2013/managers.pdf.

A list of regional officials assignments have been posted for your information as well. This can be found at http://khsaa.org/cross_country/regionalofficialsassignments.pdf. All other regional information can be found on the Cross Country page of the KHSAA website.

Good luck in […]

2013 Playing Season and Finals Stats/Results

10/22/13 – Information On Ordering Tickets to State Football Finals

Seems like the years continue to go faster, as it is again time for us to take orders for advance tickets to this year’s Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals. We hope we can count on your continued support for the twelve teams that make it to the finals. Here are some notes about this year’s finals.

The games will be played on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 at Feix Field, Houchens Industries – L.T. Smith Stadium at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green;
Game times will be 11:00 (1A), 3:00 (3A) and 7:00 (6A) on Friday, and will be 11:00 (2A), 3:00 (4A) and 7:00 (5A) on Saturday. All times are Central Time;
The KFCA will be conducting an important continuous improvement session in conjunction with the finals. Contact Jimmie Reed with the KFCA for details;
Both the club level and VIP […]
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10/17/13 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Fall Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials online. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media that regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials grant the bearer, and only the bearer, access to KHSAA championship events, and are non-transferable. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system (credentials.khsaa.org). Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of his/her organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the quantity of […]

10/17/13 – State Cheer Schedule Posted/Other Reminders

http://khsaa.org/cheer/20132014/statetimetable.pdf

The 2013 KHSAA Competitive Cheer State Championships competition schedule has been posted on the Association website. To view the schedule, use the link below. A detailed order of appearance by regions will be done by random draw and posted at a later date.

Reminders:

• The Divisions of Teams listing may viewed:

http://khsaa.org/cheer/squadparticipationbydivisons.pdf

• Your roster should have already been entered online through the KHSAA website. This reminder that rosters will be closed and locked Oct. 26. Please include all names of your squad (including alternates in the event of injury or other situation).

10/16/13 – Regional Cross Country Information Now Posted

Volleyball Tournament Results History

The regional Cross Country information has been updated on the website. Please go to the Cross Country page on the KHSAA website (www.khsaa.org) to find this information for the 2013 regional competitions.

Once on the KHSAA website, choose Sport/Activities from the blue bar, then Cross Country. Once on the Cross Country page, choose the regional information and instructions tab to view all the instructions, regional managers listing, and forms.

We have provided direct links to below for your convenience.

Included in these links are the state meet time schedule for your planning purposes. Also, for planning, we would like to share that the Clarion Hotel on Newtown Pike, in Lexington, will be the host hotel for the State Cross Country Championship. Room rates are $89 a night, which includes breakfast. Please call 859-233-0512 and ask for the KHSAA CROSS COUNTRY BLOCK.

For instructions – khsaa.org/cross_country/crosscountryregionalinstructionsforparticipatingteams.pdf

To verify […]

10/14/13 – VB/SO Draw Show Results; West Jessamine, Sacred Heart Claim Golf State Titles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 14, 2013

Pairings Set For Volleyball, Soccer Championships

The KHSAA conducted its annual draw shows for volleyball and boys’ and girls’ soccer at its headquarters on Monday afternoon. An archived copy of the show, which was streamed live online, is available at KHSAA.org.

The KHSAA Soccer State Championships begin with the Boys’ Semi-State round on Monday, Oct. 28, followed by the Girls’ Semi-State games on Tuesday, Oct. 29 – all of which will be played on campus sites. The tournaments move to Lexington following the Semi-State round. Quarterfinal action takes place on Saturday, Nov. 2, with Lafayette hosting the girls’ games and Henry Clay hosting the boys’ contests. The Semifinals and Finals will be played at Paul Laurence Dunbar, with the boys’ games on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and the girls’ matches on Thursday, Nov. 7. Both championship bouts will be played on Saturday, Nov. 9, […]

2013 KHSAA State Results/Stats

10/11/13 – 2nd Day Tee Times for Girl’s Golf

http://khsaa.org/leachmankhsaa-girls-state-golf-results-2013-2014/

The Tee Times for the 2nd Round of the Girls’s 2013 Leachman-Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championship on Saturday October 12, 2013 can be found by clicking on the following link:

10/11/13 – KHSAA Competitive Cheer Squad Divisions

http://khsaa.org/cheer/squadparticipationbydivisons.pdf

Squad Divisions for the upcoming KHSAA Competitive Cheer Region and State Championships have been posted on the website. To view, please click the link below.

Region Competitions are Oct. 26-Dec. 8

http://khsaa.org/cheer/regionsites.pdf

State Competition is Dec. 14, Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington

10/09/13 – Commissioner Issues Clarification about Postgame Activity, Corrections to Erroneous Media and Social Media Reports

http://khsaa.org/leachmankhsaa-boys-state-golf-results-2013-2014/

First, for those who may choose to read no further, there has never been a ban or prohibition on postgame handshakes or other types of good sporting behavior by the KHSAA, its Commissioner or its Board of Control. Nor has such a ban been proposed. There is no ban or prohibition on such activity today or contemplated for the future.

This message has been composed entirely by the Commissioner of the KHSAA. I do not want any room for misinterpretation or anyone else being accused of being involved. As the Commissioner, I take very seriously my role to ensure clear, concise and accurate communication regarding the expectations for our membership, participants, coaches, officials and all involved.

However, yesterday (10/8), at best a poorly worded and at worst, an incomplete, notice was sent from me to the member schools regarding postgame activity. Regardless of the number of people who had written […]

10/08/13 – 2nd Day Tee Times for Boy’s Golf

The Tee Times for the 2nd Round of the Boy’s 2013 Leachman-Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championship on October 9, 2013 can be found by clicking on the following link:

2013 State/Region Results/Entries

Cross Country Tournament Results History

10/08/13 – Commissioner’s Directive on Postgame Activity

For those that may choose to read only the first few lines, it is worth reiteration. THERE IS NO BAN OR PROHIBITION ON POSTGAME HANDSHAKES. Has not been considered, contemplated or reviewed as an option.

Several sports have “traditions” regarding postgame handshakes, etc. by team members (both en masse and as individuals), but none of them have such action dictated by playing rules. While it is an obvious sign of sportsmanship and civility, many incidents have occurred both in Kentucky (more than two dozen in the last three years in Kentucky alone) and throughout the country, where fights and physical conflicts have broken out during these postgame handshakes. And this is not restricted to specific sports. In our state alone, incidents in soccer, football and volleyball have occurred this fall.

Unfortunately, the adrenaline and effort required to participate in the sport sometimes seems to deplete the supply of judgement available to participants. And this can […]

10/07/13 – 2013 Leachman/KHSAA Golf Championships; Frankfort High To Celebrate Soccer History

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 7, 2013

2013 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSA Golf State Championships This Week

The KHSAA will award its first state championship trophies of the 2013-14 season this week when the 2013 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Golf State Championships visit the Bowling Green Country Club. The boys’ championship (Oct. 7-9) will start off the week with a practice round on Monday. First Round play will begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, with the final round beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Live scoring for both tournaments will be available through GolfStat.com, with the boys’ results available at:
http://khsaa.org/leachmankhsaa-boys-state-golf-results-2013-2014/

The practice round for the girls’ championship (Oct. 10-12) will take place on Thursday, followed by first round play at 7 a.m. on Friday. Saturday’s championship round will begin at 8 a.m. Live scoring for the girls’ tournament can be found at:
http://khsaa.org/leachmankhsaa-girls-state-golf-results-2013-2014/

10/07/13 – Post Season Officials Reminders

The Post Season is a week away! Congratulations to those of you selected to work the post season. There are a few key things to keep in mind that you should make note of…. Tie games…..No game ends in a tie, please print the tie break protocol from our web site: http://khsaa.org/soccer/overtimeprocedure.pdf and go over this with your AR’s before the match, so that everyone is on the same page. Inclement weather…..In accordance with the playing rules, 15 minutes prior to the contest beginning, and during the contest, the officials shall make determinations as to stoppage of play. It is the duty of the tournament manager in consultation with the officials, participating teams and the KHSAA, to make decisions with regards to re-start or re-scheduling in the event of stoppage or postponement and ensure that all teams, media outlets and schools are properly notified. Officials you are to make note of time in match, possession […]

10/04/13 – Pairings and Tee Times for Girl’s Golf State Championship

Soccer Tournament Results History

The Pairings and Tee Times for the opening round of the Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA Girl’s State Championship can be found at the following link: http://khsaa.org/leachmankhsaa-girls-state-golf-results-2013-2014/

2013 KHSAA State Results/Stats

10/02/13 – Pairings and Tee Times for Boy’s Golf State Championship

The Pairings and Tee Times for the opening round of the Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA Boy’s Golf State Championship can be found at the following link: http://khsaa.org/leachmankhsaa-boys-state-golf-results-2013-2014/

10/01/13 – Bowling Clinic Available Online

Bowling Blog Updates

The Online Bowling Clinic is available online beginning today. Please read through thoroughly as a few things have changed. First, you have a two hour time limit to complete the course. The entire course is only about 50 minutes, but if you need to pause and return this must be within the two hour limit. Second, you must advance the slides by choosing next, the slides will not advance for you as they have in the past. Lastly, we have expanded the free period for viewing the clinic, so there will be no exceptions during the late period regarding late fees. Clinic Instructions: Remember you must be logged in to http://schools.khsaa.org and log in with your name and your password in order to view the clinic and receive credit. Once logged in choose “view online clinics”, then choose bowling. *NOTE – it will NOT work on an IOS device (apple, etc.) due to its use of […]

10/01/13 – September Board of Control Meeting Review

The following is a review of the items discussed at the September KHSAA Board of Control Meeting and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as far as actions by the Board. While many of them attempt to communicate with you on a regular basis, I also want the schools informed of a consistent summary. All documents related to this meeting can be found online at http://portal.ksba.org/public/Agency.aspx?PublicAgencyID=4374&AgencyTypeID=1&BeginDate=9-1-2013&EndDate=9-30-2013.

BOARD MEETING – September 18, 2013

Following the normal procedural issues convening the meeting, the Board recessed for the Emerging Sports and Sport Activities Committee to meet.

The Emerging Sports and Sport Activities Committee met and had only one item on its agenda, the Triennial Survey of 2013. Chairman Alan Donhoff led a discussion regarding the sports and sport activities that had received enough votes to merit discussion by the Board. The Board policy […]

09/30/13 – Golf Regionals Underway; KHSAA To Honor Past Championship Teams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Golf Regionals Monday and Tuesday; Leachman/KHSAA State Golf Championship Next Week

Golfers from around the state will vie for a spot in the first state championship event of the 2013-14 season as regionals are held Monday (boys) and Tuesday (girls) throughout the Commonwealth. The 2013 Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships will take place next week at the Bowling Green Country Club. The boys’ championship will be held Oct. 7-9, followed by the girls’ event Oct. 10-12.

Results from the regionals will be posted to the golf home page at KHSAA.org as soon as they become available. Pairings and tee times will also be available online, with live scoring for the events available through GolfStat.com.

KHSAA To Honor Silver, Golden Anniversary Teams At Fall Championships

09/22/13 – State Golf Information

http://khsaa.org/golf/stategolfinstructions.pdf

Instructions and information for the 2013 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can access these instructions by clicking on the following link:

09/21/13 – Where to send XC and Track Results

Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, both Cross Country and Track and Field results will be tracked and accessed through the http://ky.milesplit.com/ website. The website is free for all schools and is a great way to track your student athletes’ results throughout the season.

All results are mandatory to be submitted to Jonathan Grooms via email at jonathan@kytrackxc.com or kytrackxc@gmail.com in flat html format from Hytek. If not in Hytek, an Excel Spreadsheet would be the preferred method. Only those results submitted will be considered for eligibility for the postseason by the KHSAA. Please get results to Jonathan in a timely manner (within a few days of your event) and in the format that he has requested above.

The website has many other free features. Coaches can claim their team and athletes. This feature will allow coaches to easily track their athletes progress throughout the season(s). Again, there is no charge for this portion of the […]

09/20/13 – Bowling Changes Regarding Start Date and Singles Entry

Changes to the 2013-2014 bowling season:

The start to the season, for the purposes of Bylaw 23 (Limitation of Seasons), is now October 1st, which is a change from the past two years October 15th date. This was brought to the bowling advisory committee and discussed. We found that this would be very helpful with scheduling in many participating communities. This is not a mandate to start earlier if the school has no need to do so, but is an option.

After discussion and Board of Control approval, we now have the option for schools to enter singles bowlers into postseason competition. The Board feels that this will allow additional participation by students as schools work to build a team for future team participation.

Just as in swimming and golf, schools are now allowed to enter a singles bowler into the regional singles competition. At this time there are no minimum regular season […]

09/19/13 – Commissioners Remarks to the 2013 Annual Meeting

At the request of the membership, the capsule of the remarks made by the Commissioner to the 2013 Annual Meeting are contained below.

As we start this session, I would like to do something different this year. Instead of talking to you about our strategic direction, paths and the state of the association, let’s use this session for a current events update and to recognize some of our member schools, as well as catching you up on current operations.

The first thing i would like to do is to ask two of our breakout speakers to come forward.

For those unable to attend this morning’s sessions, let me call to the table Dan Schuster Assistant Director of the NFHS Coaching Education program to tell you a little about the NFHS coaching ed program (REMARKS BY SCHUSTER)
Also this morning, we were especially happy to have Kobie Baker, Associate Director, Amateurism Certification for the NCAA. (REMARKS […]
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09/13/13 – Proposal by Proposal Analysis of 2013 Annual Meeting Proposals

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2013 KHSAA Annual Meeting.

During the morning sessions, there are three great workshops. Veteran maintenance and grass/grounds experts Bucky Trotter and Dr. A.J. Powell will conduct a seminar entitled: “Proven Specifications & Maintenance Practices for Kentucky Sports Fields”; Kobie Baker of the NCAA Initial Eligibility Staff will conduct an in depth seminar on the changes coming by the NCAA with his sessions, “NCAA Eligibility 101, 2point3”; and Dan Schuester of the NFHS Coaching Education Department will conduct a great session called “Your Coaches, Your Community” and talk about options available for continued training.

There are only seven (7) proposals on the agenda to change the bylaws of the KHSAA this year and they are detailed at http://khsaa.org/annualmeeting/20132014/annualmeetingproposals.pdf. Four of these came from the Board of Control’s required Annual Review and those represent the very few issues that have arisen in […]

09/16/13 – Competitive Cheer Squad Division Declaration

Golf Tournament Results History

Attention Cheer Coaches:

An e-mail was sent today (Sept. 16) with instructions for your school principal or athletic director to respond to the KHSAA Competitive Cheer Squad Division Declaration Survey. Please get with your administrators regarding your school’s response with regard to participation in KHSAA Region and State Competitions.

Deadline for response is Oct. 1. No adjustments will be made to squad divisions following the Oct. 1 deadline. Keep in mind that if you have a injury and are not able to replace the injured member, you will still compete in the same division, just with less participants.

Also note that following the Oct. 1 deadline, withdrawal from KHSAA Region or State for any reason will result in no out-of-state travel for squads and include a fine under Bylaw 27.

Following the deadline, the squads by division will be posted on the KHSAA website.

2013 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Results/Entries

Leachman/KHSAA Boys State Golf Results 2013-2014

Golf Working

Leachman/KHSAA Girls State Golf Results 2013-2014

Golf Working

09/11/13 – Reminder about Schools Being Encouraged to Participate in Annual Meeting

This is always a great time of year. School has started, the Friday night lights are on, the fields and courts are in use every night. And again this year, we are privileged to be completing another circuit around the state holding regional meetings about KHSAA operations, online data management and Title IX.

But now 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.

This two-part article will attempt to first lay the groundwork for the meeting, and then secondarily, it […]

09/09/13 – Annual Meeting Of Delegates Approaching; VB/SO Draw Show Set For Oct. 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Annual Meeting Of Delegates Set For Thursday, Sept. 19

The KHSAA Annual Meeting of Delegates will take place Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Lexington Center. Each KHSAA member school is represented by one delegate at the Annual Meeting that can vote on all proposals. A detailed listing of all proposals for change to KHSAA rules will be made available on the KHSAA website in the coming days.

More information about the Annual Meeting can be found at:
http://khsaa.org/general/annual-meeting-information/

Volleyball, Soccer Draw Show Scheduled For Oct. 14

The pairings for the 2013 KHSAA Volleyball and 2013 KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer State Tournaments will be decided Monday, October 14 when the annual Draw Show is conducted at the KHSAA Offices. The Draw Show will be broadcast live online with a link […]

09/04/13 – Reminder about KHSAA members playing Australian Traveling Basketball Teams

Basketball Blog Updates

Recently, the KHSAA has received several inquiries regarding the member schools of the Association being able to play basketball teams from Australia. In the interest of a consistent answer for all member schools, this clarification is being issued regarding play in all team sports (baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball and volleyball).

KHSAA member schools are under the following restrictions for opponents in the team sports. These have not changed, and are reiterated for clarity:

KHSAA schools may only play school teams in Kentucky that are members of the KHSAA.

KHSAA schools may only play out of state teams in all team sports (baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball and volleyball) that are 1) members of another state association or 2) are not members of that state association because they are prohibited from joining that association by the organization structure, but are allowed to play the members of that state association; and all contests must be properly sanctioned […]

Past Competitive Cheer Post Season Financial Reports

Cheer Working

Competitive Cheer Past Financial Reports

09/03/13 – Regional Golf Instructions

http://khsaa.org/golf/regionalmgrinstructions.pdf

Instructions for the 2013 Regional Golf Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can access these instructions by clicking on the following link:

– KHSAA –

The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various constituencies and the public. For a list of those blogs, go to http://khsaa.org/news-stats-pubs/sports-blogs/

09/03/13 – KHSAA Academic All-State Certificates Available

This notice is being sent to all member school Principals and Athletic Directors:

Initiated in 1985, the KHSAA annually awards to students “Academic All-State” recognition. The awards are based on cumulative grade point average from the time of enrollment in the ninth grade; are given only to varsity participants; and given to participants enrolled in grades nine through twelve.

Participants that maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 on a four point scale are eligible to receive “First Team” recognition. Those participants who maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 receive “Honorable Mention”.

The recognition is open to all KHSAA Sports and Sports Activities participants.

To request the free certificates, school administrators may e-mail Marsha Day at mday@khsaa.org and provide her with the number you will need. Certificates will be available throughout the year.

– KHSAA –

The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its […]

08/30/13 – Additional Information Received – Riddell Helmets with Helmet Add-ons

As the coaches are aware, we have sent out several bits of communication regarding helmets and helmet add-ons. Today, we received the information below that was sent out by Riddell regarding the use of add-on devices to their helmets. This notice reiterates the stance we have consistently held, that unless you receive written approval from a helmet company that they consider their helmet to be NOCSAE certified with any add-on (cap, glue on pad, or any other add-on to the shell of the helmet), then these attachments cannot be worn in practice or competition.

August 30, 2013 – Riddell Response to Address Aftermarket Accessories and NOCSAE Certification

Football helmets and face masks worn by professional, collegiate, high school and most youth football players are required to meet National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) performance standards. NOCSAE certification involves rigorous internal product testing, independent laboratory testing and a sound quality assurance program. Each […]

08/30/13 – Quick FB 0 Week Wrap Up

Just about three quick reminders after watching quite a bit of Week 0 video.

FB Experimental Rule

Remember we are experimenting with a rule on kickoffs. This experiment adds to the end of 6-1-3, “After the ball is marked ready for play and until it is kicked, no member of the kicking team with the exception of the kicker may be more than five yards behind the kicking team’s free kick line.” As we apply this experiment, remember it is only a foul if someone is touching beyond the goal line side of the five-yard mark. In other words, with a standard 40-yard line kickoff, if someone were touching the 35-yard line, but not beyond the goal-line side edge of that line, it is legal. Don’t over officiate this new rule. Something has to be touching beyond.

If the foul does occur, it’s a five yard encroachment foul, which kills the play before it begins. Remember, […]

08/30/13 – Heat Timeouts Mandated for Football Week 1, August 30 and 31

Obviously with today’s extreme temperatures and expected to go through the weekend, a quick reminder is in order.

YES, for this entire weekend and in all games regardless of temperature, we will mandate a heat timeout which shall not be charged to either team, during each quarter. The time-outs should be taken at the first change of possession following the six minute mark of each quarter.

Officials and coaches should also remember that the Heat Index Policy is in place for all games. If the heat index is 95 to 99, then a break is mandatory for at least 10 minutes in duration, every 30 minutes. If the heat index is above 99, no activity, including warmups, is permitted due to the requirements for safety equipment.

Best of luck to all involved.

– KHSAA –

KHSAA BLOG POSTS

The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various constituencies and […]

08/30/13 – Reminder on “Off Season” during school year limitations

Softball Blog Updates

This is a reminder to all softball coaches and administrators with regard to limitations to “off season” during the school year activities (“Fall Ball”). We have received some reports of schools using school uniforms and other identifying apparel which is prohibited.

Please review and be mindful of the stipulations.

Case BL-23-14- What are the restrictions during the school year outside of the defined Limitation of Seasons (off-season) when the school’s team members are participants or school coaches are involved?

Coaching is defined as any activity by the coach at a time the athletes are participating in skills (either preparatory or specific to that sport) in a setting in which skills are taught, refined, or practiced. Coincidental participation by a coach and an athlete in a sport such as a golf outing, where the coach and athlete(s) are not entered as a entry or group, or in an activity such as distance running with many […]

08/28/13 – KHSAA and KHSADA Partner to Help Provide Title IX Book for Schools

The KHSAA is proud to partner with the Kentucky High School Athletic Directors to make available to our membership a copy of an extraordinary publication related to Title IX. Title IX and Interscholastic Athletics, How it All works – in Plain English is literally a how-to guide for the interscholastic (high and middle school) level.

For complete information about the manual, see the link at http://www.khsaa.org/titleix/flierforgoodsportsbook.pdf. We are proud to offer the $109 manual to the membership for only $40 through October 15 thanks to the cooperation of the KHSAA Board of Control and the Kentucky High School Athletic Directors Association. To order this manual, go to http://www.khsaa.org/payments/publications/.

“Title IX and Interscholastic Athletics: How It All Works – In Plain English,” a self evaluation manual and desk reference for high schools and middle schools, is the one-stop encyclopedia for Title IX’s application to interscholastic athletics programs. This 700 page Manual/Workbook-CD is a […]

08/27/13 – Reminder about Regional Meetings

The regional meeting schedule has been posted online for a number of weeks. Remember that these meetings are optional, provide a specified number of leadership hours and focus on KHSAA bylaws, the school data system, and the Title IX and Participation Reports. If you are coming to a future meeting, the complete agenda (all times local to the specific site) is located at http://khsaa.org/2013-14-optional-khsaa-administrators-workshop/. The schedule of meetings and the links to register for the meetings are located at http://khsaa.org/8213-regional-series-of-meetings-scheduled-again-for-2013-2014/ These meetings are not required, and should not be confused with the Annual Meeting (Delegate Assembly to be held on September 19), or the required online Principal’s meetings which will be available beginning in October.

– KHSAA –

KHSAA BLOG POSTS The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various constituencies and the public. For a list of those blogs, go to http://khsaa.org/news-stats-pubs/sports-blogs/

08/27/13 – Heat Index Reminder

With Temperatures reaching into the nineties for many areas across the Commonwealth this week, I would like to remind all of you of our Heat Index guidelines for Soccer:

In games where the heat index has been determined to be 95 or higher, play will stop at the 20 minute mark of each half of play to allow student-athletes and of?cials to take a mandatory 10-minute heat timeout and water break. Contest of?cials will get heat index information from game management before the start of the contest and will then implement the timeout procedures by notifying the coaches at the required pre-game meeting.

08/27/13 – Member School Menu Page Refinements

As you log into your KHSAA Member School account (effective Tuesday, August 27) you will notice a refinement of the grouping and arrangement of links with the most frequently used links in the left most column of the page.

The flow of the first three groups (Member School Database, Member School Personnel, and Student-Athlete Rosters) follow the training approach that I have explained in person at our workshops, on the phone, and in my typed (and video) instructions.

Additionally, there is a “Printed Publication” section in the right most column of the page where you can purchase a copy of the 2013-2014 Handbook or our 2013-2014 Memo Calendar as of its publication date.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thank you

Rob Catron

IT Director

08/26/13 – Reminder on “Off Season” during school year limitations

Baseball Blog Updates

This is a reminder to all baseball coaches and administrators with regard to limitations to “off season” during the school year activities (“Fall Ball”). We have received some reports of schools using school uniforms and other identifying apparel which is prohibited.

Please review and be mindful of the stipulations.

Coaching is defined as any activity by the coach at a time the athletes are participating in skills (either preparatory or specific to that sport) in a setting in which skills are taught, refined, or practiced. Coincident participation by a coach and an athlete in a sport such as a golf outing, where the coach and athlete(s) are not entered as a entry or group, or in an activity such as distance running with many […]

08/26/13 – Video Replay and Video Board Reminders for Schools

USE AND REVIEW OF VIDEO OF SCRIMMAGES AND CONTESTS, USE OF VIDEO BOARDS

REMINDER ABOUT TAPING WITHOUT PERMISSION (FROM BYLAW 15)
Sec. 2) Illegal Equipment/Videotaping
a) It shall also be considered a violation of this rule if any school or school representative(s) uses or allows the use of illegal equipment which gains a competitive advantage in the contest and which is expressly prohibited by the rules adopted for that sport.
b) This shall also include the on-site recording of past or future opponents in any electronic form without the expressed consent of all involved teams.
c) A violation of this provision may result in penalization by the Commissioner’s office in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw and in accordance with KHSAA Bylaw 27.
Case BL 15-14- Is it a violation for a school to videotape an opponent without permission or use otherwise illegal equipment such as cleats […]

08/27/13 – Did You Know? Head Coach Data Privileges Role

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Do you have a trusted Assistant Coach that you would like to have the same roster and/or schedule entry rights as your head coach? Perhaps your head coach delegates that role to a trusted Assistant coach.

Do you have a Head Varsity Coach that is responsible for maintaining all three roster levels (Varsity, JV and Freshman) – but does not necessarily coach the other two levels on the court or on the field?

Did you know that you can easily take care of both of these requirements in our updated 2013-2014 Member School Database using the new Assistant Coach “Head Coach Data Privileges” Role?

I think that we all realize that the roster and schedule system is restricted to users with AD level (or higher) or Head […]

08/23/13 – Heat Reminders and Time-Out Procedures Reiterated for Football games

With tonight being the first permissible night for football contests, this notice and directive is important to help ensure the health and safety of the competitors. Due to the extremely low temperatures that have existed throughout most of fall practice, it is possible that many athletes are not properly acclimatized to the wearing of gear in hot weather, in spite of meeting the required number of days. Out of an abundance of caution, and respect for the safety of the competitors, coaches and game officials, officials are directed to take the NFHS permissible heat time-outs during each quarter of each game played on August 23 and August 24 if the ambient temperature at the playing site is 80 degrees or higher. In most cases, we will not reach the normal levels of the heat index monitoring regulations, but safe is certainly better than sorry. The time-outs should be taken […]

08/23/13 – Soccer Sportsmanship