July, 2013
07/29/13 – Rule 4-1-1c Socks and Things Applied
The season is officially under way with two more weeks of practice before contests can begin! We just completed the Officials Advanced camp in conjunction with the Bluegrass State Games. What a great weekend for Soccer, a touch of rain for the first game Saturday gave way to a beautiful weekend. I saw a lot of good play for this time of preseason and the Referees were on top of their game too. One issue that came up was players adding tape to their socks. As you will read in the rule book and hear me cover in the rules clinic, it must be of SIMILAR color to the sock to which it is applied. A few coaches tried to explain that they felt it was not “tape” and/or was made by “Nike” so the rule did not apply. The KHSAA interpretation of this rule as well as the NFHS is that regardless of the […]7/26/13 – KAPOS Coaches Conference Information
KAPOS will again be conducting a Coaches Conference. This year’s event will be Saturday, Aug. 17 at the KHSAA Office in Lexington. For more details and registration information, use the below link.
Past Volleyball Post Season Financial Reports
Volleyball Past Financial Reports07/23/13 – New Track/XC Alignment Approved; Football Draft Alignments; Tackett Receives New 4-Year Contract
New Track/XC Alignment Approved; Football Draft Alignments To Begin; Commissioner Receives Extremely Favorable Evaluation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 23, 2013
The Board of Control conducted its July meeting on Monday at the Bank of Kentucky Center on the campus of Northern Kentucky University. Among the various topics addressed was the finalizing of a new alignment for Track and Field/Cross Country for the upcoming 2013-14 season.
Following months of review, a survey of the member schools, and consideration of all of the suggested amendments, the Board of Control adopted a revised alignment for Track & Field/Cross Country to take effect for postseason competition in the fall of 2013. Originally, a draft alignment was developed which would have minimized differences in enrollment between the largest and smallest schools in Class 1A and Class 3A. However, the feedback from the membership was more favorable to the current system […]
07/23/13 – Football Playoff Survey Released, Board approves Results
At its July 22nd meeting, the KHSAA Board of Control received results from the latest playoff format survey completed by the membership. The survey was performed as the first step in beginning the process of aligning football for the 2015 through 2018 playing seasons. 210 of the 220 football playing schools responded, with 118 members (56.2%) favoring retaining the current format of bringing 4 teams from each district to the playoffs, 39 favoring bringing only three teams, and 53 favoring bringing only two teams from each district. The Commissioner applauded the membership for the outstanding rate of response.
This data will allow for the initial development of alignment drafts. The efforts will continue with more discussion at the November meeting of the Board of Control regarding an exact combination of enrollment data to be used and further discussion of the options in class 1A, where the schools were nearly evenly divided on a playoff format. […]
2013-2014 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting Dates
2013-2014 BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING DATES
July 20-22, 2013 (Annual Institute and Orientation)
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Monday, January 27, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
07/22/13 – Approved Alignment of Cross Country and Track, 2013-2014 and beyond
APPROVED ALIGNMENT OF TEAMS, 2013-2014 CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK
The Board of Control conducted its July meeting on Monday at the Bank of Kentucky Center on the campus of Northern Kentucky University.
Following months of review, a survey of the member schools, and consideration of all of the suggested amendments, the Board of Control adopted a revised alignment for Track & Field/Cross Country to take effect for postseason competition in the fall of 2013. Originally, a draft alignment was developed which would have minimized differences in enrollment between the largest and smallest schools in Class 1A and Class 3A. However, the feedback from the membership was more favorable to the current system of dividing the schools, as the draft would have resulted in extremely large regions in Class 2A or additional regions.
Following consideration, the Board left the dividing line between Class 1A and 2A at 610 students (as with the old alignment), and raised the line […]
07/22/13 – Reminder about Adding Shoulder Pads to Helmet as allowable gear for Football
Case BL-23-19- When does contact football practice begin?
The first date of contact practice is based on the first full day of classes for the student body in each school. Contact practice begins seven days prior to the first official day (which is the first day prior to students). The following is the calendar for the next two years. The shoulder pad column is the date with shoulder pads can be added to helmet IF the weekend days are not used for any type of practice. Be mindful that if non-contact simulations are held (i.e. 7/24 in 2013), then no practice can be held. As an example, in 2013, if the first full pad practice is July 29, but the school chooses to practice on 7/27 (any type of practice), then the shoulder pads couldn’t be worn until 7/25.
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First day of School for the student body
First practice in full pads
Shoulder […]
07/17/2013 – NOCSAE Releases Additional Statement on Helmet Shell Attachments
7-16-2013 – NOCSAE STATEMENT DETERMINES THAT HELMETS MAY NOT HAVE AFTER MARKET ATTACHMENTS
(THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY COMMUNICATION FROM NOCSAE, AUGUST 2013, see http://khsaa.org/082713-nocsae-position-revised-again-helmet-attachments-clarification-for-coaches-and-officials/)
Based on a statement issued July 16, 2013 by NOCSAE, helmets with after market attachments may not be worn by KHSAA football competitors. This is not a KHSAA prohibition, but rather the result of information received from NOCSAE. Based on this information, the helmets do not meet the requirements under NFHS playing rules that the helmets be current with NOCSAE certification, and therefore, by playing rule, the helmet with such attachments is not legal per NFHS rule 1-5-3c9.
The full statement from NOCSAE stated – “NOCSAE helmet standards are specific to models which are identical in all aspects, except as to size. The testing required to support the certification is also specific to the model being certified. NOCSAE standards require that any change in […]
07/11/13 Track Season Date Changes Pending
Over the past months, staff has spent quite a bit of time reviewing future plans in Track and Field. We were very concerned about the fact that due to natural calendar rollover situations, the track season was going to be shortened in 2014 and 2015. This, coming on the heels of the movement of the region and state competitions a couple of years ago due to testing, forced us to examine the entire season and its parameters.
Regardless of state venue, which has not yet been set, the staff at the KHSAA has identified several issues regarding both the original dates and potential alternative dates for the track and field postseason.
- The University of Kentucky is hosting an SEC meet the weekend currently set for the high school regional weekend. Because so many of our officials are collegiate caliber and beyond officials, this conflict would prohibit the KHSAA from providing the highest quality […]
07/14/13 – Non-KHSAA Member School viewing of Online KHSAA/KMA Sports Safety Course
In this blog edition, I would like to issue a reminder to administrators concerning the KHSAA Member School System in regards to how non-KHSAA member school coaches (i.e. Middle school) are to take the online Sports Safety Course Modules.
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Non-KHSAA Member School viewing of Online KHSAA/KMA Sports Safety Course
We have received phone calls and emails concerning the method in which non-KHSAA Member School coaches are to take the course (primarily in regards to Middle School coaches). In the future, there may be a secure login area where this can maintained, but that will not be developed until final resolution of the regulation regarding middle school governance. Until that time, the following procedure will continue to apply.
The coach simply needs:
7/2/13 – Competitive Cheer Judge Licensing & Training Information
Information on licensing as a Competitive Cheer Judge for 2013-14 has been posted on the KHSAA website as well as training information. Please review the link below for more information.
07/1/13 – KHSAA Distributes Royalties To Member Schools; KHSAA Participation Numbers Released; KHSAA Staff Appointed To National Committees; Summer Dead Period Ends July 9
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 1, 2013
KHSAA Distributes More Than $33,000 In Royalties To Member Schools
KHSAA member schools benefitted in the third year of a royalty program with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Licensing Resource Group (LRG), a trademark licensing company with nearly 20 years of experience managing trademark licensing programs for more than 150 colleges and universities, athletic conferences and athletic organizations nationwide.
The program was created to help the KHSAA’s 280 member schools collect revenues from royalties collected on merchandise sold at local and national retailers featuring the NFHS logo. The officially licensed hang tags, a creation of LRG similar to hang tags that appear on collegiate merchandise, are individually numbered and track the sale of each apparel item, as well as where it originated. Nationally, the program distributed more than $1 million in profits in the first year. […]
07/1/13 – Update on Middle School Regulation
As the amendments to 702 KAR 7:065 work their way through the administrative review process, I/we have been asked to hold off in any communication that could be considered final as well as development of additional material until the regulation is approved in final form, partly to ensure that we send a consistent message. However, it seems timely to update you on the progress of these changes, particularly with the changes proposed related to Middle School Athletics. As you are aware, the genesis of these changes was a study commissioned by the legislature in 2012, with findings reported to the Kentucky Board of Education for implementation through the Kentucky Department of Education.
Status of Regulation
At its June meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education approved several technical amendments that were suggested by KBE and KHSAA staff to ensure clarity following a significant amount of feedback from Superintendents, Principals and the public at large. Those changes, and […]
Current Alignment – Competitive Cheer
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in cheer (for all girls and coed), provided that ten (10) percent of the member schools declare intentions to participate in said competition. Member schools desiring to participate in KHSAA sponsored postseason competition shall be considered entered unless otherwise noted prior to December 1. The school shall designate to the Association, the division of competition by the November 15. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control. In the interim, newly added or deleted programs will be handled on a case by case basis by the Commissioner’s office
As of August 1, 2013, the alignment in cheer is as follows —
REGION 1 – Ballard Memorial, Calloway County, Carlisle County, Christian Fellowship, Community Christian (Paducah), Fulton City, Fulton County, Graves County, Hickman County, Marshall County, Mayfield, McCracken County, Murray, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary
REGION 2 […]
Current Alignment – Bowling
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in bowling for boys and girls, provided that ten (10) percent of the member schools declare intentions to participate in said competition. Member schools desiring to participate in KHSAA sponsored postseason competition shall notify the Association office prior to March 1. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control. Newly added or deleted programs will be handled on a case by case basis by the Commissioner’s office.
As of August 15, 2012, the alignment is as follows —
REGION 1 – (WESTERN KENTUCKY) – Apollo, Barren County, Bowling Green, Caverna, Daviess County, Glasgow, Graves County, Greenwood, McCracken County, Ohio County, Owensboro, Owensboro Catholic, Paducah Tilghman, South Warren, Warren Central, Warren East
REGION 2 – (MID KENTUCKY) –Campbellsville, Central Hardin, Green County, John Hardin, Meade County, Nelson County, North Hardin, Taylor County, Thomas Nelson, […]
Current Alignment – Bass Fishing
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in bass fishing, provided that there is sufficient interest of the membership and such is approved by the Board of Control. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control.
As of November 15, 2012, the alignment in bass fishing is as follows —
REGION 1 will be comprised of all KHSAA member schools located in the counties of Ballard, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Fulton, Graves, Hancock, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren and Webster
REGION 2 will be comprised of all KHSAA member schools located in the counties of Anderson, Boone, Bourbon, Bracken, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Campbell, Carroll, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Garrard, Grant, Grayson, Hardin, Harrison, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Kenton, Larue, Madison, Meade, Mercer, Nelson, Nicholas, Oldham, Owen, Pendleton, Robertson, Scott, […]
Current Alignment – Archery
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in archery, provided that there is sufficient interest of the membership and such is approved by the Board of Control. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control.
As of November 15, 2012, the alignment in archery is as follows —
Region 1- Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, McCracken, Trigg
Region 2- Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Henderson, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Union, Webster
Region 3- Breckinridge, Butler, Daviess, Edmonson, Grayson, Hancock, McLean, Meade, Muhlenberg, Ohio
Region 4- Allen, Barren, Clinton, Cumberland, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Simpson, Todd, Warren
Region 5- Adair, Bullitt, Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Marion, Nelson, Taylor, Washington
Region 6- Carroll, Jefferson, Oldham, Trimble
Region 7- Anderson, Franklin, Henry, Jessamine, Owen, Shelby, Spencer, Woodford
Region 8- Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Mason, Nicholas, Pendleton, Robertson, Scott
Region 9- Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Madison, Montgomery,
Region 10- Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, McCreary, […]
Current Alignment – Wrestling
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in wrestling for boys (and those girls that desire to participate), provided that ten (10) percent of the member schools declare intentions to participate in said competition. Member schools desiring to participate in KHSAA sponsored postseason competition shall notify the Association office prior to November 1. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control. Newly added or deleted programs will be handled on a case by case basis by the Commissioner’s office.
As of September 11, 2014, the alignment is as follows —
REGION 1 – Caldwell County, Calloway County, Christian County, Fort Campbell, Graves County, Hopkinsville, McCracken County, Ohio County, Paducah Tilghman, Todd County,Trigg County, Union County, University Heights
REGION 2 – Apollo, Central Hardin, Daviess County, Fort Knox, John Hardin, LaRue County,Meade County, Nelson County, North Hardin, Owensboro,Taylor County, Thomas Nelson,Trinity (Whitesville)
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Current Alignment – Tennis
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in tennis for boys and girls, provided that ten (10) percent of the member schools declare intentions to participate in said competition. Member schools desiring to participate in KHSAA sponsored postseason competition shall notify the Association office prior to March 1. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control. Newly added or deleted programs will be handled on a case by case basis by the Commissioner’s office.
As of May 12, 2014, the alignment in tennis is as follows –
REGION 1: Ballard Memorial, Calloway County, Community Christian (Paducah), Fulton City, Graves County, Marshall County, Mayfield, McCracken County, Murray, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary
REGION 2: Caldwell County, Christian County, Fort Campbell, Henderson County, Hopkins County Central, Hopkinsville, Lyon County, Madisonville-North Hopkins, Trigg County, Union County, University Heights, Webster County
REGION 3: Apollo, […]
Current Alignment – Swimming
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in swimming and diving for boys and girls, provided that ten (10) percent of the member schools declare intentions to participate in said competition. Member schools desiring to participate in KHSAA sponsored postseason competition shall notify the Association office prior to November 1. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control. Newly added or deleted programs will be handled on a case by case basis by the Commissioner’s office.
As of August 15, 2012, the alignment is as follows —
REGION 1 – Allen County-Scottsville, Apollo, Barren County, Bowling Green, Butler County, Caldwell County, Calloway County, Community Christian Academy, Christian County, Christian Fellowship, Crittenden County, Daviess County, Fort Campbell,Franklin Simpson, Glasgow, Graves County, Green County, Greenwood, Henderson County, Hickman County, Hopkins County Central, Hopkinsville, Livingston Central, Logan County, Madisonville-North Hopkins, Marshall County, Mayfield, McCracken […]
Current Alignment – Softball
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in fastpitch softball for girls, provided that there is sufficient interest of the membership and such is approved by the Board of Control. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control. The entire alignment shall be reviewed when the Board of Control conducts a realignment related to basketball. In the interim, newly added or deleted programs will be handled on a case by case basis by the Commissioner’s office.
As of August 15, 2012, the alignment for girls’ fast pitch softball is as follows:
REGION 1
District 1 – Carlisle County, Fulton City, Fulton County, Hickman County
District 2 – McCracken County, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary
District 3 – Ballard Memorial, Graves County, Mayfield
District 4 – Calloway County, Marshall County, Murray
REGION 2
District 5 – Crittenden County, Livingston Central, Lyon County, Trigg County
District […]
Current Alignment – Soccer
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in soccer for boys and for girls, provided that there is sufficient interest of the membership and such is approved by the Board of Control. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control. The entire alignment shall be reviewed when the Board of Control conducts a realignment related to basketball. In the interim, newly added or deleted programs will be handled on a case by case basis by the Commissioner’s office.
REGION 1
District 1 – Ballard Memorial, Community Christian (Paducah), McCraken County, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary
District 2 – Calloway County, Graves County, Marshall County, Mayfield, Murray
REGION 2
District 5 – Crittenden County, Lyon County, Trigg County
District 6 – Henderson County, Union County, Webster County
District 7 – Caldwell County, Dawson Springs, Hopkins County Central, Madisonville-North Hopkins
District 8 – Christian County, […]
Current Alignment – Golf
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in golf for boys and girls, provided that ten (10) percent of the member schools declare intentions to participate in said competition. Member schools desiring to participate in KHSAA sponsored postseason competition shall notify the Association office prior to September 1. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control. Newly added or deleted programs will be handled on a case by case basis by the Commissioner’s office.
As of August 15, 2013, the alignment for boys’ golf is as follows —
REGION 1 – Ballard Memorial, Caldwell County, Calloway County, Carlisle County, Christian Fellowship, Community Christian, Crittenden County, Fulton City, Fulton County, Graves County, Hickman County, Livingston Central, Lyon County, Marshall County, Mayfield, McCracken County, Murray, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary, Trigg County
REGION 2 – Apollo, Breckinridge County, Butler County, Christian County, Daviess County, Dawson Springs, […]
Current Alignment – Track/Cross Country
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in cross country and track for boys and girls, provided that ten (10) percent of the member schools declare intentions to participate in said competition. Member schools desiring to participate in KHSAA sponsored postseason competition shall notify the Association office prior to September 1. The state shall be initially divided into three classes based on a multiple-year average enrollment, with each class containing seven (7) regions. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control.
As of August 15, 2013, the alignment for boys’ and girls’ cross country and track is as follows —
CLASS 1A (0-610 average students)
REGION 1 – Ballard Memorial, Carlisle County, Christian Fellowship, Community Christian (Paducah), Crittenden County, Dawson Springs, Fulton City, Fulton County, Hickman County, Livingston Central, Lyon County, May?eld, Murray, St. Mary, University Heights
REGION 2 – Butler County, Caverna, […]
Current Alignment – Basketball
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in basketball for boys and for girls, provided that there is sufficient interest of the membership and such is approved by the Board of Control. The Commissioner shall divide the state into geographic sections with the approval of the Board of Control. The alignment shall be reviewed for changes to be effective with the 2013-2014 school year and every four years thereafter. In the interim, newly added or deleted programs will be handled on a case by case basis by the Commissioner’s office.
As of August 15, 2014, the alignment in basketball is —
REGION 1
District 1 – Carlisle County, Fulton City, Fulton County, Hickman County
District 2 – Community Christian, McCracken County, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary
District 3 – Ballard Memorial, Graves County, Mayfield
District 4 – Calloway County, Christian Fellowship, Marshall County, Murray
REGION 2
District 5 – Crittenden County, Livingston […]
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