2013
08/14/13 – KHSAA Online System Refinements and Revisions
This is blog post is meant for KHSAA Member School Principals and Athletic Directors and is specifically intended only for Administrators who maintain their School’s Personnel accounts and Rosters online via the KHSAA Member School only system. If you have an assistant that performs these online data functions, please direct them towards this blog post.
This blog entry will (1) describe the “Four Step” process needed to allow coaches to edit rosters, (2) describe how to let trusted assistant coaches edit rosters and schedules with the same privileges as your head coach and (3) describe how to let non-KHSAA Sport/Sport Activity positions at your KHSAA Member school to be able to log in and watch the Sports Safety Course.
The Four Steps to ensuring your head coaches can edit rosters:
08/12/13 – Reminder about Football Running Clock Procedure
This notice effects all football games played in Kentucky involving KHSAA member schools at al levels of play.
The point differential to initiate the running clock has been changed from 45 points to 36 points. Though this was previously noticed to all football coaches, this reminder is necessary as the season is about the begin. As was stated in the earlier notice email, the Commissioner’s Football Advisory Committee, which is made up of coaches and athletic administrators throughout the state, felt strongly that having had ample time to evaluate the previous difference, and with a desire surrounding injury prevention and efficient conduct of the games, that the number should be changed.
For details of the procedure, see http://khsaa.org/running-clock-provisions-khsaa-football-all-high-school-levels-of-play/.
Best of luck to all as the season begins.
08/13/13 – Reminder about 2013 KHSAA Annual Meeting
This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors and the link can be forwarded as needed.
The 2013 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Thursday, September 19 in the Thorobred meeting rooms on the third floor at the Lexington Center (High Street level,adjacent to the concourse of Rupp Arena). A final agenda will be published in the coming weeks, but the meeting is expected to begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET. and conclude not later than 1:30 p.m.
This specific meeting has professional development opportunities in the morning, a discussion period regarding proposals for rules changes, and a meeting where delegates convene to approve or disapprove the proposed KHSAA Constitution and Bylaw changes.
The Hyatt Regency, adjacent to the center, has a small block of rooms available by contacting 859-253-1234 and when transferred to the reservations office, refer to the KHSAA block of […]
08/13/13 – New Softball Required for Postseason
Due to the merger of Rawlings and Worth, the Worth softball is now the official softball for the KHSAA. Worth is the ball that will be required for all post season competition including District and Regional Tournaments as well as the State Tournament beginning with the 2014 season. During the regular season there is no mandated ball other than any ball used must bear the NFHS authenticating mark. The State Championship title will also reflect the change and referenced Worth/KHSAA Fast Pitch Softball State Championship. The model number for the new softball is:
PX2RYL-KY
You can view the flyer for the new ball on the KHSAA website by clicking on the following link:
08/12/13 – HYPE Student Leadership Conferences; Three Fall Sports Begin Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 12, 2013
HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Take Place Next Week
The 13th Annual HYPE KHSAA Student Leadership Conference will be conducted next week in Lexington and Bowling Green. The conference is a free service provided by the Association for student-athletes to learn teamwork exercises and sportsmanship initiatives, and discuss current issues.
The first conference will be held Monday, Aug. 19 at the Lexington Convention Center, followed immediately by the second session on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green. This year’s event marks the third since the HYPE Student Leadership Conference was split into two meetings to better accommodate students across the Commonwealth.
“We are one of about twenty-five states that conduct a similar student conference, but one of only a handful that provide the service free of charge,” said Associate Commissioner Butch Cope. “We try to […]
08/12/13 – Did You Know?
Welcome KHSAA member school personnel! I bet everyone is super busy getting back into school this week (many, like my daughter’s school — in Franklin County — started last week!).
I would like to start out the 2013-2014 school year by starting a weekly “Did You Know?” series of blog posts — highlighting certain functions of our member school login page and its various functions that are important to you, as an Athletic Administrator. I may talk about Roster Editing one week, Personnel the next, and even some general computer tips and tricks that would aid you with our website and its function.
This week, I would like to put you on the fast-path of making certain that your online systems are setup properly and ready to go for your school year.
08/10/13 – NOCSAE Position Statement Revised Again Helmet Attachments, Clarification for Coaches and Officials
NOCSAE, National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment, has again revised its position statement regarding Helmet Attachments. The complete position statement is located on their web site, and available CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LATEST POSITION STATEMENT FROM NOCSAE.
Neither the KHSAA, not the NFHS tests football helmets. As such, we cannot make an evaluation concerning any claim made about a product that is added to the helmet or its usage.
However, the KHSAA does strictly adhere to the NFHS playing rules. NFHS playing rule 1-5-3(9) clearly states that any piece of equipment is illegal if not worn as intended by the manufacturer. It is the obligation of the helmet manufacturer to indicate to the member school IN WRITING that a specific helmet attachment is being worn as intended by the manufacturer if such equipment is worn. If such written verification is received, it should be presented to the officials during […]
08/10/13 – July Board of Control Meeting Review
The following is a review of the items discussed at the July 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=7-1-2013&EndDate=7-31-2013.
BOARD MEETING – July 22, 2013
Following the normal procedural issues convening the meeting, the Board recessed for the committees to meet.
The Individual Sports Committee met and had five items on its agenda that were approved and subsequently approved by the Board;
- The enrollment figures for Thomas Nelson and Nelson County were reported, and rankings were adjusted on the Track and Field/Cross Country Draft Enrollment listing.
- The recommended changes to the draft […]
08/28/13 – XC and TR Regional Host Form, Changes, and Information
With the new alignment in Track and Cross Country came the opportunity to make adjustments to our postseason (regional) competitions. Managing 21 sites (3 classes and 7 regions) continued to have complications, including but not limited to, collection of identified host sites and the accuracy of those site plans, quality courses, facilities and equipment, supplying official to all sites, inspections of all courses and tracks, and year to year host schools cancellations and coaching (meet management) changes. Though not all of these issues plagued all regions, some of these issues caused problems in most regions. In an earlier post, we displayed a two year plan (draft). We were mostly concerned with this coming year. The 2013-2014 cross country sites only require one change at this time. This change will be made and posted as soon as confirmed. We ask that any other school that may be unable to host this season contact […]8/7/13 – Competitive Cheer Score Sheets/Difficulty Grids/Tech Sheet Posted
Coach and Judge information for the 2013-14 Competitive Cheer season has been updated and posted on the KHSAA website. Please use the link below to view the various documents.
http://khsaa.org/sports/sports-activities/competitive-cheer/
Go to the Cheer Judges Information Link
08/05/13 XC and Track Regional Sites Selected
With the new track and field alignment comes additional changes. As schools know all postseason sites are set by the KHSAA for all sports. The new alignment gave the KHSAA an opportunity to coordinate the post season assignments differently than in the past for both Cross Country and Track and Field.
A concern for all schools has been the facilities and courses. Those concerns range from equipment such as pole vault and discuss venues, to timing equipment and appropriate amount of parking. Another important aspect of hosting is the experience of meet management and the ability to provide an adequate number of workers and volunteers to make a meet successful. Providing the top officials to ensure the absolute best experience possible for the student athletes in our communities is also a goal.
To address these issues, the KHSAA has designated the host schools for both Cross Country and Track and Field for the next two […]
08/05/13 – Reminder about Approved Football Experimental Playing Rule
For the 2013 playing season (and possibly beyond), the KHSAA is conducted an approved experiment with the NFHS playing rules dealing with the formation of the kicking team on a free kick (kick-off).
DESCRIPTION OF MODIFICATION: Add to 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.
The intent of this change is to hopefully slow down the acceleration of the kicking team members and reduce some of the collision involved with the full-speed kicking team member collides with the somewhat stationary receiving team member in an attempt to reduce opportunity for injury and minimize risk. The penalty would remain encroachment (as 6-1-3 is now), and would be a dead ball foul, killing the kick immediately to prevent potentially hazardous contact.
Here are […]
08/05/13 – Reminder about Accurate Football Schedules
Many schools have not yet verified the accuracy of their football schedule. Please be sure your schedule online is accurate and complete. The following table shows game totals for this current season. Double check your school game count and login to http://schools.khsaa.org if you need to make any changes.
School
Games Playing
Adair County
10
Allen Central
10
Allen County-Scottsville
10
Anderson County
10
Apollo
10
Ashland Blazer
10
Atherton
10
Ballard
10
Ballard Memorial
10
Bardstown
10
Barren County
10
Bath County
10
Beechwood
8
Belfry
10
Bell County
10
Bellevue
10
Berea
9
Bethlehem
10
Betsy Layne
10
Bishop Brossart
10
Boone County
10
Bourbon County
10
Bowling Green
10
Boyd County
8
Boyle County
10
Bracken County
10
Breathitt County
10
Breckinridge County
10
Bryan Station
10
Bullitt Central
10
Bullitt East
10
Butler
10
Butler County
10
Caldwell County
10
Calloway County
10
Campbell County
10
Campbellsville
10
Carroll […]
08/02/13 – Regional Series of Meetings Scheduled Again for 2013-2014
This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA.
For the fall of 2013, the KHSAA is again scheduling an Athletic Administrator Workshop in eight areas of the state. The content for this non-mandatory workshop will include instructional sessions on managing the coaching and player data for your school, an update on the operations and projects around the KHSAA and many elements related to Title IX and those required reports and functions. These sessions will begin just after 8 a.m. and continue through 12:30 p.m. Based on evaluative feedback, we will continue through the morning and end around 12:30 to allow for the host school to easily accomodate the end of the school day, and the attendees to get on the road.
A final schedule will be sent to all registered attendees. This session would be invaluable for new ADs as well as those simply wanting to re-familiarize themselves with […]
08/02/13 – Rosters Open for Editing/Required for Competition
Welcome back for the 2013-2014 School Year!
In an effort to ensure that we start the school year with an accurate Overall Athletic Roster, we have implemented again an initial step that an administrator with Athletic Director level access must perform before rosters can be updated and subsequently, statistics entered. Keep in mind that the online roster data forms the basis of both your school’s Title IX report and annual participation lists that are due in April.
Athletic Directors and Principals: DO NOT give someone else access to your login credentials. If you need to create additional users, you may do that through secure system by logging in to schools.khsaa.org.
DO NOT allow individuals within your school or school system to share credentials. As an athletic director level user (just as your Principal, Superintendent and other district level administrators), you have privileges within the system that are unique to your level […]
08/02/13 – KHSAA Student Leadership Conference Information
The KHSAA, for the 13th year, will be sponsoring its HYPE Student Leadership Conference. We will again be conducting two events this year. We realize August is a busy time of the year with the start of school, but hope you are able to take advantage of the conference to help kick off the school year. Conference Dates/Sites Monday, Aug. 19 – Lexington Center (next to Rupp Arena) Tuesday, Aug. 20 – Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green Thanks to our sponsors, there is no registration fee or other costs, other than you are only responsible for transportation and lunch. Each school may select and send up to 18 students. Featured Speaker is Sam Adams from Denver Colorado – “Exercise Your Right to Laugh” Also, Heather Schultz will conduct her “Live, Laugh, Lead!” breakout and Asbury University will be on hand with its teambuilding/ropes course exercises…plus more! Use the link below for more details […]08/01/13 – Correction to NFHS Spirit (Cheer) Rules Book
Please note the following correction we received from the NFHS regarding the 2013-14 NFHS Spirit Rules Book:
Page 18
*2.5.2 SITUATION A: A top person: (a) in a prep performs a back arch to the floor and ends in a handstand. Both bases maintain contact with her upper body; (b) in a cradle performs a back walkover to the floor. Both bases maintain contact with her upper body. RULING: (a) illegal; (b) legal. COMMENT: (a) is illegal because the top person begins at prep level and ends on the performing surface.
Coaches and Judges please update accordingly.
08/01/13 – Early Planning Notes
With school under way in some of our districts, I realize some of you are trying to finalize your schedules. Two items to keep in mind as you go forward. I know some of you are wanting to get into the NWCA Weight Management website and begin entering your schedules and other data. When the NWCA emails the temporary login information for each of you, I will send it on to you that day. Until then, the site is not open and you will just have to wait on that task. Some of you are new to coaching and the pre-season scrimmages can get tricky if your not careful. Each school is allowed two scrimmages against other schools. Keep in mind they can only be three hours in total length from the first match until the last match is over. Along with that, you must adhere to the recovery time rule between matches. If too […]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.
2013
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.
_____________________________________________________________________
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 – 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 – 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 […]
06/21/13 – Conversion Chart 2012-2013 Bylaws vs. 2013-2014 Bylaws
CONVERSION CHART – 2012-2013 BYLAWS VS. 2013-2014 BYLAWS
Due to significant changes approved by the membership, it was necessary to reorder many of the bylaws of the KHSAA. Below is a cross reference chart. You can also find this chart in PDF format at http://www.khsaa.org/handbook/conversionofbylawnumbersfor20132014.pdf
BYLAW TITLE (IN ORDER BY OLD NUMBER)
OLD
NEW
Responsibility Of Eligibility
1
1
Physicians Certificate And Parents Consent
2
12
Age
3
2
Enrollment-4 Year Limit
4
3
Enrollment-Requirements
4
4
Minimum Academic Requirement
5
5
Transfer Rule – Domestic Students
6
6
Transfer Rule – Exchange Students
7
7
Transfer Rule – Other Foreign Students
7
8
Contestant On Other Teams, Post Season And All-Star Games
8
9
Other Eligibility Requirements And Regulations
9
14
Recruitment
10
[…]06/19/13 – Boys Basketball Exemption Application
Bylaw 9 prohibits student-athletes who have been enrolled in grade nine who then play for a school from participating in outside organized competition from the first day of school through the end of the postseason. Instructional clinics and classroom sessions, as well as individualized instruction remain permissible as only the competition aspect is restricted by the rule. Keep in mind that student-athletes who have been enrolled in grade nine (9) and THEN have participated representing as school at any level are impacted by this rule, but not those ninth graders that have yet to participate after enrolling in grade nine (9).
This rule, which applies solely to basketball and football, has an exception built-in for girls by the Board of Control, allowing one weekend (Friday through Sunday) where previously affected girls’ basketball players can attend and participate in organized play. For 2013-2014, the weekend that is exempt for the girls’ basketball players who would otherwise be subject […]
06/11/13 – Logan & Magoffin County Schools, Longtime Official Jerry Kimmel To Be Honored At NFHS Summer Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 11, 2013
The 94th annual National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Summer Meeting will take place June 23-27 in Denver, Colo., during which time longtime Kentucky official Jerry Kimmel will be inducted into the NFHS Hall of Fame while Logan County and Magoffin County High Schools will be awarded the 2013 “National High School Spirit of Sport Award.”
Kimmel, who will be inducted into the NFHS Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2013, recently retired after 56 years as an active official and assigner for the KHSAA. The Beechmont native spent 16 years as a basketball and baseball official (1956-72), during which time he officiated three state baseball tournaments, 15 district, 14 regional and six state basketball tournaments, including four-straight from 1965-68. He was Third Region representative from 1962 through 1972, and Basketball Assigning Secretary from 1972 through […]
06/2/13 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2014 Inductees Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2013
DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2014 INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED
LEXINGTON – The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2014 was announced today in a press conference at the KHSAA Offices. The 11 members in this year’s class will be the 27th inducted into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame, and consists of former high school coaches, athletes, officials, administrators and contributors. The Class of 2014 will be inducted in ceremonies scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2014, at the Lexington Convention Center. The induction of the 11-member Class of 2014 will bring the total number of individuals honored to 423.
Fred Bishop (Pineville, 1973) – A three-sport standout at Pineville High School, Bishop was a four-time All-SEKC selection in basketball, a three-time All-State honoree in football, and a regional track champion in multiple events. On the hardwood, Bishop averaged a […]
6/1/13 REMINDER – 2014 Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Class to be Announced
2014 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference Set For June 2
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will hold a press conference on Sunday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m. to announce the KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2014. The Hall of Fame announcement will take place at the KHSAA Offices in Lexington (2280 Executive Drive), and will be streamed live online at khsaa.tv.
05/31/13 – Referee’s Advanced Camp
Today’s Blog is geared towards our officials. Please take time to mark your calendars for this year’s Referee’s camp! The Advanced Camp for Soccer referees will again be held in conjunction with the Bluegrass State Games. We will be taking applications for this camp beginning today. Camp is scheduled for July 26 & 27 and will cost $65 (officials will be compensated for each match officiated by the BGSG). As in the past, participants will be housed in a dorm on the UK campus (at no cost) through the BGSG organization. For information on the camp visit our Soccer page on the KHSAA web site: http://www.khsaa.org/soccer/campbrochure.pdf There you will find the information and application for the KHSAA Referee camp. You must also work a few of the bluegrass games as a part of this camp. To do that you will need to register with them. On our Soccer page you will find a link (http://khsaa.org/soccer/bgsg_referee_application.pdf) to information […]05/24/13 – Financial Aid Survey Information
The Part 2 Financial Aid Survey is now available – http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W3GRQ29 You are receiveing the Part 2 Financial Aid Survey becaue you answered yes to the question “Does your school or school district charge tuition to any student for any reason?” OR Your school failed to complete the Part 1 Financial Aid Survey sent out in April. We remind you that this survey is a requirement for all schools – The link to the Part 1 survey is – http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bylaw13part1. If your answer to the questions above is also yes, please take both the part 1 and part 2 survey. If your school charges tuition, but does not reduce tuition for any reason, the survey will skip to the required pages and should be fairly simple to complete. If your school offers a reduction in tuition by permitting Merit Aid, Financial Aid or both. There are several questions that will require […]05/24/13 – Reminder Volleyball Important Dates for 2013-2014
This is a reminder of important dates for Volleyball for the 2013-2014 school year.
First Official Start of Practice – July 15
First Contest Date – Aug. 19
District Tournaments – Oct. 21-26
Region Tournaments – Oct. 28-Nov. 2
State Tournament – Nov. 8-10 – Valley HS, Louisville
5/24/13 – Reminder 2013-14 Cheer Dates / Region Date/Site Listing
A reminder of important dates for the 2013-2014 school year with regard to Competitive Cheer:
July 15 – First Official Practice for Fall
Oct. 1 – Deadline to declare Squad Division
Oct. 26-Dec. 7 – Region Competition Window
Dec. 14 – KHSAA State Competition – AllTech Arena, Ky. Horse Park
Below is a link to the listing of Regional Competition Dates, Sites, Managers. Please refer to this document throughout the summer and fall as we update it with information as we receive it regarding regional competitions.
http://khsaa.org/cheer/regionsites.pdf
05/20/13 Officials Registration is Open for 2013-2014 School Year
Registration for all officials is now available at http://khsaa.org/. Please note that there has been an increase in the administrative fee due to increased cost in criminal records checks. The total registration fee for officials in their first sport will be $65.00 ($40 administrative fee and $25 per sport) for the 2013-2014 school year. The fee for each additional sport will be $25. For example to register in two sports the fee will be $90. The fee for college students remains at $30.00 for one sport.
The deadline to be considered ontime for the 2013-2014 season will be midnight on June 30. After June 30 a $25 late fee will be assessed and this will prohibit your participation in post season assignments. If you choose to send in the information and send a check to the KHSAA there will be […]05/20/13 – 2014 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference; BA/FP District Tournaments; Spring Sport Media Credentials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2013
2014 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference Set For June 2
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will hold a press conference on Sunday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m. to announce the KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2014. The Hall of Fame announcement will take place at the KHSAA Offices in Lexington (2280 Executive Drive), and will be streamed live online at khsaa.tv.
The KHSAA will hold its annual Hall of Fame Golf Scramble on Tuesday, June 18 at the Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Course in Lexington. The event begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m., followed by a luncheon at 1:15 p.m. The golf scramble is open to the public at a cost of $85 per person, or $300 for a foursome. Interested parties should contact Assistant Commissioner Angela Passafiume.
The 2014 Hall of Fame banquet is scheduled for Sunday, April 27 in the […]
2013-2014 KHSAA Board of Control
Bill Beasley
President, 2013-2014
Director, 2012-2016
Henderson/Paducah
KDE Appointed Member
Private Enterprise
Carrell Boyd
President-Elect, 2013-2014
Director, 2013-2017
Princeton
Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
Regions 1-2
John Barnes
Director, 2013-2017
Lexington
Assistant Principal
Bryan Station High School
Regions 9-16
Kimberly Parker-Brown
Director, 2013-2017
Lexington
KDE Appointed Member
Faculty, Midway College
Donna Bumps
Director, 2013-2016
Bowling Green
Principal
Muhlenberg County High School
Regions 1-8
Art Davis
Director, 2010-2014
Metropolis
Principal
Paducah Tilghman High School
Regions 1-8
Ron Dawn
Director, 2012-2016
Newport
Basketball Coach
Newport Central Catholic High […]
05/16/13 – May Board of Control Meeting Review
I want to issue a review of items discussed at each of the Board of Control meetings and status of issues. With the Board meeting six times per year, it is critical that the membership be updated on a consistent manner as far as actions by the Board. I realize and applaud the fact that many of them personally update you with regard to undertakings, but I want to be sure all schools are informed. Agenda material and documents can be found online at http://portal.ksba.org/public/Agency.aspx?PublicAgencyID=4374&AgencyTypeID=1
BOARD MEETING – May 7, 2013
The Board met in Lexington on May 7 for the final time this year. The meeting was separated into two sections, committee meetings and a full board meeting. The following discussions and actions were taken:
FULL BOARD MEETING
The Board heard a comprehensive review of current legal matters as well as prospective legal matters during a short closed session.
The Board as part […]
5/28/13 – Golf Distance Measure Devices and Voice Communication Devices
Distance-Measuring Devices:
For all KHSAA postseason competition, a player may obtain distance information by using a distance-measuring device that shall be capable of measuring distance only. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect play (e.g., gradient/slope, wind-speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification. This penalty is to be imposed whether or not any such additional function is actually used. NOTE: The restriction on the use of distance-measuring devices that are capable of measuring anything but distance will be reiterated in the published instructions and KHSAA hard card, and golfers directed to not use any of the restricted devices while they are on the course. Helpful information concerning the use of these devices can be found on the KHSAA web site at http://khsaa.org/golf/, and then click General Information.
For […]
05/14/13 – What if it Rains?
With the long range forecast of possible showers on Thursday, it might be a good time to remind you of how we plan to communicate any changes as to location and or time schedules for the Boys and Girls Tennis Tournaments. First, we will use the Tennis page of the KHSAA website to post any “TENNIS HOT NEWS”. So please check here first. http://khsaa.org/sports/spring/tennis/ Second, here is a link to the Driving Directions and GPS address for our two indoor centers that might be used in case of inclement weather. http://khsaa.org/tennis/2013/rain.pdf05/14/13 – Tuesdays State Track Update
With the University of Louisville hosting regional softball again there have been some changes to bus parking that I was not aware of yesterday. Buses should now park across the street from the Papa Johns Cardnial Stadium in the S lot. This will actually be a shorter walk to the bus shuttle for the drivers.
Also a reminder to teams (and coaches if you would remind your fans) that coolers are allowed only in the team tent city area on the field hockey field. Coolers will not be allowed in the stadium stands, nor in the grassy area near the jump pits.
Coaches have asked about the distances for jump boards in the triple jump event. In all three classes, jumpers will have the option of distances. They may use 24, 28, 32, or 36. Please utilize this information as you continue to practice this week in preparations for the state meet.
Also a […]
05/14/13 – Basketball Officials Camp Requirement Postponed
Beginning in 2014, the KHSAA will re-institute a requirement for officials to attend an instructional camp once every four years in order to officiate various levels of postseason play, with a four-year phase-in period. Though we had talked about the requirement beginning in 2013, we are going to postpone the start until 2014. The decision was made with several reasons in mind. With the forming of new officials advisory committee, a directive that came from the KHSAA Strategic Plan adopted this spring, the KHSAA staff realized the it was premature to approve something for this summer without an active review by this group to help standardize officials camps across the sports, and to allow for time to develop training methods and materials.We want to make it clear that we encourage officials to find, and go to, […]
The Value of Football
THE VALUE OF FOOTBALL
Sports are a vital, cultural expression of America. Sports express the American way of life along with the right to vote, the freedom of speech, and the freedom to choose schools and churches. Participation is neither compulsory nor manda – tory and is not a graduation requirement. Sports do mirror the true character of America and they are filled with vitality, ideals and opportunity. Sports at the high school level have the greatest impact. Football alone attracts more than one million participants.
Traditionally, football has played a prominent part in high school athletic programs because it provides many experiences which contribute to better citizenship and to the development of desirable character and personality traits. Participation in practice and games provides players with the opportunity to learn how to cooperate and to sacrifice individual selfish interests for the good of the team. Through football, participants learn to cooperate as members of a […]
05/14/13 – State Notes
The seed meeting went well and I want to thank those Regional representatives who traveled to Lexington yesterday to help with the seeding. The Brackets can be found on the Tennis page of the KHSAAA website. http://khsaa.org/sports/spring/tennis/ Check back later today as we will update these with the TIME for each match. I would like to point out some last minute items for you to keep in mind. First, we no longer require a coaches meeting on the Wednesday night before we begin. But, if you have arrived in town you may want to come out to the UK Tennis center and watch the “Final four” Team competition for boys (5:00) and girls (6:30). Thursday AM, you will need to come to the check in (Big White Tent) and find either Butch Cope (at Shillito) or myself (at UK) to obtain your coaches credentials. You will sign in and be given your wrist band […]05/13/13 – State Track Information
Congratulations to all schools who participated in the Regional Competitions last week. For those schools who have teams advancing to the State Meet, please read all of the following information and utilize the links below for guidence.
A plethora of information can be found on the http://khsaa.org/sports/spring/track/ website under “State Meet Information and Instructions” including maps. All entries and results can be found under “2013 State/Region meet Entries/Results” tab.
All teams must be dropped off at the Warnock Street side of the field hockey field. Buses may stop long enough to unload. Bus parking is at Pap Johns Cardinal Stadium, as is the free parking for cars.
Team Check In will be on the Warnock Street side of the field hockey field. Tent City will be on the field hockey. Coaches will be the only person allowed to pick up team packets. Please check your team instructions http://khsaa.org/track/statetrackinformation.pdf for time that check ins will begin. […]
2012-2013 KHSAA Board of Control
Boyd Randolph
President, 2012-2013
Director, 2009-2013
Superintendent
Somerset Independent Schools
Regions 11-12
Bill Beasley
President-Elect, 2012-2013
Director, 2012-2016
KDE Appointed Member
Private Enterprise
Henderson/Paducah
John Barnes
Director, 2009-2013
Assistant Principal
Bryan Station High School
Regions 9-16
Carrell Boyd
Director, 2009-2013
Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
Regions 1-2
Art Davis
Director, 2010-2014
Principal
Paducah Tilghman High School
Regions 1-8
Ron Dawn
Director, 2012-2016
Basketball Coach
Newport Central Catholic High School
Regions 9-16
Donna Bumps
Director, 2013-2016
Principal
Muhlenberg County High School
Regions 1-8
Alan Donhoff
Director, 2010-2014
Athletic Director
St. Xavier High School
Regions 1-8
Dana Guyer
Director, 2011-2015
KDE Appointed Member
United Parcel Service
Louisville
Jerry Keepers
Director, 2010-2014
Principal
Jefferson County High School
Regions 6 & 7
Gene Norris
Director, 2009-2013
[…]
05/12/13 – State Track Draft Performance List and Volunteer Opportunities
The DRAFT of the performance list and the roster by school for 1A, 2A and 3A are posted on the website at the links below.
Changes may occur as coaches and officials double check both the performance list and the roster by school for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance list are finalized.
Please check for your student athletes. Let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade or incorrect school) by contacting us at trresults@khsaa.org.
The deadline for these changes are 10:00am Monday, May 13.
For schools who have team members who did not qualify, or have teams that will be staying for other classes meets, we are in need of volunteers to assist officials with all events. These team members can check in at the team check in area to receive free admission and their assignment. Please contact Angela Passafiume at apassafiume@khsaa.org if […]
05/09/13 – NFHS Basketball Rules Changes for 2013-2014
Head coaches in high school basketball will be allowed to come onto the court in an effort to break up a fight or keep a situation from escalating. Previously, the head coach could only enter the court if beckoned by an official.
This revision to Rule 10-4-5 was one of five rules changes approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee at its April 15-17 meeting in Indianapolis. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
While the head coach and his/her assistants must continue to ensure that players remain on the bench during a fight, the committee agreed that the presence of the head coach on the court could be instrumental in preventing the situation from escalating, and the coach also could assist game officials in controlling the situation.
In other changes, the rules committee approved the use of electronic devices during the game […]
05/08/13 – Original Draft Alignment for Track and Cross Country
**NOTE** THIS POST IS LOGGED FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES, BUT THE ALIGNMENT NOTED IN THIS POST WAS NOT ADOPTED.
The new proposed alignment for Track and Field, which was last aligned in 2008-09, places approximately 35% of schools in Class 1A, 40% of schools in Class 2A, and the top 25% of schools in Class 3A based on enrollment figures. The new alignment was created with the aim that larger schools have an inherently higher probability of having multiple athletes in different events and should compete more among themselves (as in football), but also recognizes that many of the smaller schools do not field a full team and would not necessarily need to have as few schools in Class 1A. Documentation on the complete realignment is available on the Track and Field page at KHSAA.org. There was also recognition that trying to control travel was of primary concern, even if regions end […]
5/7/13 – Draft 2013-2014 Track/XC Alignment (effective July 31, 2013 upon approval of Board of Control at the July 2013 meeting)
DRAFT TRACK REALIGNMENT, 2013-2014
CLASS 1A (0-450)
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, Mayfield, Murray, St. Mary, University Heights
Region 2 – Bethlehem, Campbellsville, Caverna, Cumberland County, Fort Knox, Frederick Fraize, McLean County, Russellville, Trinity (Whitesville)
Region 3 – Beth Haven, Brown, Eminence, Evangel Christian, Holy Cross (Louisville), Kentucky Country Day, Kentucky School f/t Blind, Louisville Collegiate, Portland Christian, St. Francis, Trimble County, Valor Traditional, Walden, Whitefield Academy
Region 4 – Beechwood, Bellevue, Bishop Brossart, Calvary Christian, Covington Latin, Dayton, Heritage, Holy Cross (Covington), Ludlow, Newport, Newport Central Catholic, Silver Grove, Villa Madonna, Williamstown
Region 5 – Augusta, Bracken County, Deming, Elliott County, Fairview, Frankfort, Menifee County, Nicholas County, Paris, Raceland, Rose Hill Christian, Sayre, St. Patrick
Region 6 – Barbourville, Berea, Burgin, Harlan, Kentucky School f/t Deaf, Lynn Camp, Model, Middlesboro, Oneida Baptist Institute, […]
05/7/13 – Track Realignment and Bowling Championship Site Selection Highlight May Board of Control Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2013
The Board of Control conducted its final meeting of the 2012-13 academic year at the KHSAA Offices in Lexington on Tuesday. Among the items discussed, the Board of Control approved a draft for new alignment in Track and Field, selected a new site for the Ebonite/KHSAA Bowling State Championship, and approved a recommendation to elevate Assistant Commissioner Butch Cope to Associate Commissioner.
The new proposed alignment for Track and Field, which was last aligned in 2008-09, places approximately 35% of schools in Class 1A, 40% of schools in Class 2A, and the top 25% of schools in Class 3A based on enrollment figures. The new alignment was created with the aim that larger schools have an inherently higher probability of having multiple athletes in different events and should compete more among themselves (as in football), but also recognizes that many of […]
05/06/13 – Tennis, Track & Field Championships; Sweet 16® Programs For Sale Online; Spring Sport Media Credentials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2013
KHSAA Tennis, Track and Field State Championships Approaching
Tennis regional tournaments got underway over the weekend, and will continue through Friday, May 10th leading up to the 2013 KHSAA Tennis State Championships (May 15-18). Four singles players and four teams of doubles will advance from each of the 16 regions to make up the 64-person state bracket in boys’ singles, girls’ singles, boys’ doubles and girls’ doubles.
The winning team from each region will advance to team sectional play, which will be held the Saturday prior to the State Tournament (May 11). The winning sectional teams (four boys’ teams and four girls’ teams) will advance to the semifinals at UK’s Boone/Downing Tennis Complex on Wednesday, May 15. The boys’ team finals will be held Thursday, May 16th at the Boone/Downing Tennis Complex at 6 p.m., with the girls’ team […]
05/3/13 Bowling Update
We would like to share some information with schools as we continue our work on KHSAA bowling rules and interpretations.
The bowling advisory committee met and had some great input and discussion. Here are the updates from that meeting and KHSAA staff discussion:
We are looking at alignment as more schools add bowling teams.
Singles only entries are being considered, if a school is unable to sponsor a team, but can sponsor individuals in the postseason.
Moving the start of the season up to October 1st is not possible at this time without a bylaw proposal change from a school. Nothing prohibits a school’s bowling team from practicing before the October 1 date, but there would be no catastrophic insurance in place and attendance could not be mandatory.
Reminders and Clarifications:
The Ebonite/KHSAA State Championship will be on February 13th & 14th for 2014. The regional window will be January 27th through February 8th.
Numbers on the […]
05/03/13 Track Update and State Meet Information
As schools prepare for regional competition next week, we wanted to share some information.
Regional managers have been sent information with regards to the use of the milesplit website for meet verification and to be used for entry at the regional meets. This office has no issue with using this system to handle entries, so your region may be choosing to utilize this system. Please realize that there is a different method for entry using milesplit. Those directions will be emailed to you by your regional manager. You may also use the milesplit website as a supplemental tool for meet verification of your athletes.
May conflicts often occur during our spring sports championships. Please realize that host schools and their managers are asked to avoid graduations and testing issues, but not all conflicts are avoidable.
We have had several inquiries about track participants participating without a coach present. Just a reminder that Bylaw 20 […]
05/01/13 – State Time Schedule Announced
The complete time schedule for the 2013 Forcht Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament has been finalized and posted online. To view this year’s schedule, follow the link below.
04/30/13 – Statewide Winners Announced For Forcht Bank/KHSAA Sportsmanship Recognition Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2013
Beechwood’s Alexis Hunter and Monroe County’s Chad Wilson were honored as the statewide winners of the 2013 Forcht Bank/KHSAA Sportsmanship Recognition program at the 17th annual awards banquet on Sunday in Lexington. Hunter and Wilson were each awarded a $3,000 scholarship, and were chosen from a pool of 32 regional winners. Each regional winner received a $350 scholarship, along with an award from Forcht Bank and the KSHAA.
This marks the 17th year for the Sportsmanship Recognition program, which is open to all seniors that have participated in athletics and/or sport activities (cheerleading, bowling, archery and bass fishing). One male and one female are recognized from each school, with the local school honorees narrowed down to 32 regional winners, one male and one female from each of the 16 regions. To qualify for consideration in the program, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, […]
04/24/13 – NFHS Offers Free Pole Vault Course and Calendar Reminder for 2014
POLE VAULT COURSE
The NFHS released a free course for coaches, participants, and parents on Pole Vault.
Through the collaborative efforts of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the NCAA and USA Track & Field, an online pole vault skills course has been developed for coaches and athletes and is available for free on the NFHS Coach Education Program Web site at www.nfhslearn.com.
The course, “Pole Vault: Successful Skill Development,” is designed to further advance the knowledge of coaches and pole vaulters at all levels of sport – youth, high school and college — by teaching the introductory skills and safety aspects of the pole vault.
“This course is designed for both the coach and vaulter,” said Becky Oakes, NFHS director of sports and editor of the NFHS Track and Field Rules Book. “It provides a solid foundation of the skills and techniques of the event. Through the collaborative efforts of the […]
Current Members – Athletic Director Advisory Committee
Current Membership Listing – 2017-2018
Kris Garrett, McCracken County – Region 1 -2017
Vivian Tomblin, Henderson County – Region 2 -2018
TBA, – Region 3 -2020
Jonathan Vincent, Warren East – Region 4 -2019
Tim Davis, Campbellsville – Region 5 -2017
Troy Johnson , Fern Creek – Region 6 -2018
Dave Zuberer, DuPont Manual – Region 7 -2020
TBA, – Region 8 -2019
Tony Bacigalupo, Covington Catholic – Region 9 -2021
Rebecca Arnold, Augusta – Region 10 -2018
Tracy Spickard, Franklin County – Region 11 -2020
Barry Noble, Rockcastle County – Region 12 -2019
Jimmy Durham, North Laurel – Region 13 -2017
Arthur Ballard, Estill County – Region 14 -2018
Larry Maynard, Allen Central – Region 15 -2016
TBA, – Region 16 -2019
Hugh McReynolds, Logan County – Ex-Officio (Past President) -2017
04/23/13 – Regional Track Information for Teams
Below is the direct link to the Instruction Packet for teams participating in regional track. http://khsaa.org/track/regionalmeetinstructionsforteams.pdf. All of the forms you need are included in the packets as well as competition rules and Hytek entry instructions.
Please read over the information carefully. Your regional managers have been hard at work preparing for this competition. The listing of regional managers can be found along with other information at www.khsaa.org/track.
Please also be sure to contact Angela Passafiume at apassafiume@khsaa.org if your school has a wheelchair participant. At this time we are only aware of the participant at Wayne County.
Good luck as you continue your season.
04/23/13 – OBSOLETE-SUPERSEDED-Changes Approved by KBE to Codify KHSAA Authority Over Middle School Athletics
From the Commissioner:
In this document, I am going to try and summarize, in as concise a means as possible, the changes made to 702 KAR 7:065 which specify regulations for athletics at the middle school level. This first part will be about the regulation itself, and the changes
that will be made due to its passage. An additional document, which will be able to be revised and edited as more questions arise, will explain many of the changes in layman’s terms.
Pursuant to KRS 156.070 (2), the Kentucky Board of Education is responsible for all levels of interscholastic athletics in all grades and has delegated such authority to the KHSAA for many years. For most of that time, the regulations have focused on play
at the high school interscholastic level (grades 9-12). The Kentucky Board of Education has, for a couple of years, been reviewing issues related to participation in middle school interscholastic athletics. […]
04/22/13 – Corresponding Dates
Hard to believe that the regular season is close to completion. I realize many of you will take advantage of being together at the regional tournaments to work on next years schedules. I want to take a moment and remind you Coaches that as you begin planning for next season please take a close look at the corresponding calendar; http://khsaa.org/httpdocs/handbook/correspondingdates/tenniscorrespondingdates.pdf Every so many years the calendar rolls up a week and next year is one of those. This means you just cant say “we always play on week two”, check the actual dates before you find yourself double booking a date. The regional week will again begin the weekend of the Derby and State will be May 14-17.04/21/13 – Changes to KHSAA High School Rules Approved by KBE
Each year, the KHSAA must submit through KDE, any requested changes to 702 KAR 7:065 effecting governance of high school athletics. Pursuant to KRS 156.070 (2), the Kentucky Board of Education is responsible for all levels of interscholastic athletics in all grades, and has delegated such authority to the KHSAA for many years. Annually, requests for changes to regulations for interscholastic athletic competition at the high school level are submitted from a variety of sources through the KHSAA Board of Control. Normally, this involves a proposed set of changes that are voted on in the fall by the membership, then approved by the Board of Control, and subsequently reviewed as part of 702 KAR 7:065 by the Kentucky Board of Education. After these steps, the proposed changes are taken to the legislature through the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee, for final approval.
This year was unusual in that in the midst of the regular review of […]
04/22/13 – KHSAA Bass Fishing Championship This Week; Top Officials Honored By KHSAA; Baseball-Softball Draw Show Tomorrow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2013
First KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship This Weekend At KenLake Marina
The first-ever KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship will take place this weekend (April 26-27) at the KenLake Marina in Hardin. Forty-five teams advanced from the four regional tournaments to the state championship, which begins Friday morning with the opening day boat launch at 7 a.m. (CT). Each two-person team is allotted eight hours on the lake, with the weigh-in beginning at approximately 3 p.m.
The tournament format will be repeated on Saturday, with the boats launching in reverse order from day one. Each team can turn in a maximum of five fish each round, with each day’s catch counting towards the team’s total for the competition. All fish will be kept in a live well once caught and released immediately following the weigh-in. Trophies and medals will be given to the top three team finishers, in addition […]
04/18/13 Pole Vault Box Collar Padding Announcment
On April 4, 2013 the National Federation announced a rule change regarding the use of the new ASTM approved standard for padding on pole vaulting box collars. Due to the timing of this rule change, the implementation decision for 2013 post season has been deferred to the state associations until the full rules committee of the NFHS can meet to discuss 2013-2014 rule change. This change is not based on injury data but a desire to allow progressive protective equipment to be added at a point in time when manufacturing supply and availability make it feasible.
After reviewing the situation and looking at both the stock issues of the newer kits and the lack of equitable practice opportunities on the new equipment, the KHSAA will handle this situation as follows:
- For the 2013, the KHSAA will not be implementing the new collar for post season regional competition. It is believed to be imperative that […]
04/22/23 – Draw for Forcht Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament Tuesday
The draw for region vs. region match-ups for the 2013 Forcht Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament will be conducted Tuesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. (ET). The draw will be streamed live on www.khsaa.tv in partnership with iHigh.com. The 2013 event is scheduled for June 3-8 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington.
04/22/2013 – Minimum Number of Meets Increased for Postseason
At the April 15, 2013 Board of Control Meeting the board voted to increase the number of meets required for student-athletes to compete in the postseason. Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, the minimum number of meets a student-athlete must compete in during the regular season to be eligible for the postseason has been increased from two to four.
04/19/13 – Limitation of Seasons Discussion – Possible Reduction of Contests to be Proposed
The following is an excerpt from the Board meeting summary of the April, 2013 Board of Control meeting.
At its April meeting, the Board continued its discussion regarding game limits for the sports of the KHSAA. The Board had asked staff to research surrounding state limits for comparison (results are posted as attachments at http://portal.ksba.org/public/Meeting.aspx?PublicAgencyID=4374&PublicMeetingID=8983&AgencyTypeID=1). In addition, at this discussion, the Board asked for further reports about the actual number of games being played, using the scoreboard data as a resource (that data is also posted in the committee material). The review of game limits originally began with a request from the State Superintendents and Principals Associations following open dialogue at their meetings and has continued for many months through discussion at the state AD conference and many other meetings such as the different sport advisory committees and state coaches’ conferences. Among the issues of concern originally expressed by school administrators were missed school […]
Past Softball Financial Reports
Past Softball Financial reportsPast Baseball Financial Reports
Past Baseball Financial reports04/19/13 – April 2013 Board Meeting Review
Starting with this most recent meeting and going forward, I want to issue a review of items discussed at each of the Board of Control meetings and status of issues. With the Board meeting six times per year, it is critical that the membership be updated on a consistent manner as far as actions by the Board. I realize and applaud the fact that many of them personally update you with regard to undertakings, but I want to be sure all schools are informed. Agenda material and documents can be found online at http://portal.ksba.org/public/Agency.aspx?PublicAgencyID=4374&AgencyTypeID=1
BOARD MEETING – April 15, 2013
The Board met in Lexington on April 15. The meeting was separated into two sections, committee meetings and a full board meeting. The following discussions and actions were taken:
FULL BOARD WORK SESSION
The Board had an extensive work session concerning the KHSAA state events and KHSAA financial position. The Board’s stated long range goal […]
Current Alignment – Football – 2011-2014
APPROVED 2011-14 KHSAA FOOTBALL ALIGNMENT (updated July, 2012)
CLASS 1A
District 1 – Fulton City, Fulton County, Mayfield, Russellville
District 2 – Bethlehem, Caverna, Holy Cross (Louisville), Kentucky Country Day
District 3 – Bracken County, Eminence, Frankfort, Paris
District 4 – Beechwood, Bellevue, Dayton, Ludlow
District 5 – Berea, Campbellsville, Lynn Camp, Williamsburg
District 6 – Harlan, Hazard, Jenkins, Pineville
District 7 – Fairview, Nicholas County, Paintsville, Raceland
District 8 – Allen Central, Phelps, Pikeville, South Floyd
CLASS 2A
District 1 – Ballard Memorial, Caldwell County, Crittenden County, Murray
District 2 – Butler County, Hancock County, McLean County, Owensboro Catholic, Todd County Central, Union County
District 3 – Clinton County, Glasgow, Green County, Metcalfe County
District 4 – Bardstown, Christian Academy-Louisville, DeSales, Fort Knox, Shawnee, Thomas Nelson, Washington County
District 5 – Carroll County, Gallatin County, Owen County, Trimble County, Walton-Verona
District 6 – Bishop Brossart, Holy Cross (Covington), Lloyd Memorial, Newport, Newport Central Catholic
[…]
04/18/13 Bylaw 13 Part 1 Survey Assistance
Several of you have asked questions about determining the answer to question number 3 on the Part 1 Bylaw 13 Survey. Below are some instructions to assist you with finding that answer.
Go to http://applications.education.ky.gov/src/Default.aspx Center panel, where it says “District Report Card”, select the district and click “View Card” Click on the fourth tab that says “Learning Environment” The first yellowed line down says “Spending per student”. The district amount (NOT THE STATE AMOUNT) is the answer to the question. It may vary depending upon which district your school is located, especially if you are in an area that has both independent and regular public districts. It is the specific district (i.e., in the Paducah area, St. Mary would need to know specifically if they are in the Paducah Independent district, or the […]
Current Year Hall of Fame Information
Scores Powered by Riherds.com
Visit Our Official KHSAA Sponsors
