November, 2014
11/24/14 – Baseball Umpires Advanced Camp Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2015 KHSAA Baseball Umpires Advance Camp is now open. This camp must be attended once every four years to be eligible for assignment to umpire region or state tournaments.
Camp Date
Saturday, February 14 – West Jessamine High School, Nicholasville
Camp Fee
$50 early registration before Feb. 2.
$75 late registration after Feb. 2 until Feb. 12.
Camp Staff
Clarence Coleman – 36 year veteran; KHSAA Assigning Secretary, Kentuckiana Baseball Umpires Association
Keith Morgan – 37 year veteran; Umpire, Central Kentucky Umpires Association
Keith Shartzer – 40 year veteran; Umpire, Kentuckiana Umpires Association
Andy Strain – 37 year veteran; Umpire, Tri-State Officials Association
Kyle McNeely – Former Chair NFHS Baseball Rules Committee and OHSAA Director of Officials’ Development for baseball.
Tentative Topics & Agenda (Times are ET)
8-8:30 a.m. – Registration
8:30-9 a.m. – Welcome, Introductions, Review Agenda
9-9:15 a.m. – KHSAA Associate Commissioner Butch Cope
9:15-11:30 a.m. – Split into groups for plate work, base work, […]
11/21/2014-Required Wrestling Mat Area
As a part of the Wrestling rules clinic each year, the NFHS lists certain rules that have not changed but should be reviewed and made a “Point of Emphasis” (POE). One such POE this year has resulted in some dialogue among our member school representatives regarding the requirements for our member schools.
Required Safety Mat Area Surrounding Wrestling Mats During Competition (NFHS Rule 2-1-2) states, “The wrestling area of the mat shall be a circular area a minimum of 28 feet in diameter. Surrounding and secured to the wrestling area of the mat shall be a safety mat area of approximately 5 feet wide.”
This means there shall be approximately 5 feet of safety mat area from the out of bounds circle to the nearest obstacle of any kind, i.e., gym floor, tables, chairs, clocks, etc.
The wording “approximately 5 feet” is used because as mats age they may shrink, which could minimally […]
GE64-Request for Team Reimbursement
Loading…FB124-State Finals Participating Team Information
This is a duplicate of form GE63 and does not need to be completed
To complete GE63, click here – http://khsaa.org/ge63-team-sport-team-information-form/
11/18/14 – KHSAA Extends Football Championship Agreement With Russell Athletic, Western Kentucky University Through 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2014
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association officially extended its agreements with Russell Athletic and Western Kentucky University to partner and host the state football finals through 2018 in a press conference in Bowling Green on Tuesday. The KHSAA Board of Control previously approved an extension for WKU and Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium as the host site of the Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl, dependent at the time upon retaining Russell Athletic as the event’s title sponsor.
“We are very excited to continue our outstanding partnership with Western Kentucky University, which has only improved through the emergence of Russell Athletic as the event’s title sponsor,” said Julian Tackett, KHSAA Commissioner. “In feedback from our membership, WKU has an ideally-sized stadium for our event. We look forward to continuing a strong, long term relationship with both WKU and Russell Athletic, partners who have a strong relationship with our membership both in […]
11/17/14-Swimming Draft Alignment Information and Opportunity for Feedback
For several meetings, the Board of Control has been conducting discussions and working with staff on finalizing a draft alignment of schools to being with the 2015-16 School year for the sport of swimming. The Board has authorized the Commissioner to release a tentative draft of schools divided into regions.
The draft alignment is listed at http://khsaa.org/111714-draft-swimming-alignment-for-2015-16/. You may submit your comments concerning the alignment through the link listed in the notification email to schools. More information will be added to the website (www.khsaa.org) about the realignment on the Swimming page.
Let me give you a brief summary of the Board’s discussions and where things stand as of now:
11/17/14-Draft Swimming Alignment for 2015-16
REGION 1 – Caldwell County, Calloway County, Christian County, Christian Fellowship, Community Christian (Paducah), Crittenden County, Fort Campbell, Graves County, Henderson County, Hickman County, Hopkins County Central, Hopkinsville, Livingston Central, Madisonville-North Hopkins, Marshall County, Mayfield, McCracken County, Murray, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary, Trigg County, University Heights
REGION 2 – Allen County-Scottsville, Apollo, Barren County, Bowling Green, Butler County, Daviess County, Franklin-Simpson, Glasgow, Greenwood, Logan County, Muhlenberg County, Ohio County, Owensboro, Owensboro Catholic, Russellville, South Warren, Warren Central
REGION 3 – Adair County, Bethlehem, Campbellsville, Casey County, Central Hardin, Elizabethtown, Fort Knox, Green County, John Hardin, LaRue County, Marion County, Meade County, Nelson County, North Hardin, Pulaski County, Russell County, Somerset, Southwestern, Taylor County, Thomas Nelson
REGION 4 – Bullitt Central, Bullitt East, Butler, Central, Doss, Dupont Manual, Evangel Christian, Fairdale, Holy Cross (Louisville), Male, North Bullitt, Pleasure Ridge Park, Presentation, Shawnee, St. Francis, St. Xavier
REGION 5 – Assumption, Atherton, Ballard, Brown, Christian Academy-Louisville, Eastern, […]
11/13/14 – USBC Youth Membership Information Update
The USBC made additional changes to their Youth Membership Policy. We wanted to make sure that coaches and bowlers have the more up to date information they need to obtain proper membership. This is optional and not a requirement.
*Note – all questions should be directed to Brian at the USBC office.
USBC Youth Membership
High school bowlers are eligible for a USBC Youth membership during their interscholastic season. For interscholastic athletes, it is not mandatory that all members of the team be USBC members; only those who wish to hold membership must purchase the membership.
The USBC Youth Membership costs $4 and provides the following benefits:
? USBC Youth Membership card
? USBC official average (minimum of 12 games)
? Eligible to bowl in USBC certified tournaments
? Eligible to apply for all USBC scholarships
? Eligible to be nominated for the Dexter/USBC High School All-American Team
? Eligible to purchase USBC Youth Honor […]
11/13/14 – NFHS Officials Publications Information
The NFHS has a new look and this new look which includes an updated and user friendly webpage for officials. We wanted to share this information with you as this is a good way to stay up to date on information that the NFHS publishes in the way of news article and rules updates.
To access the link go to nfhs.org, hover over the NFHS for you at the top of the page, then choose officials.
The direct link is NFHS Officials link
– KHSAA –
The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various constituencies and the public. For a list of those blogs, go to http://khsaa.org/news-stats-pubs/sports-blogs/
11/12/14 – Board of Control Upholds Penalties Against Cordia High School; Reduces 2014-15 Suspension to 15 Games
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2014
The Board of Control completed a special meeting on Wednesday morning at the KHSAA Offices to conclude the appeals hearing for sanctions levied against Cordia High School, which recessed on Oct. 22nd. Following its deliberation, the Board upheld 18 of the KHSAA’s original 25 findings of fact from the yearlong investigation.
Upon completion of its review, the Board voted to uphold four of the seven original penalties. In its action, the Board reduced the suspension of Cordia’s 2014-15 boys’ basketball team from a full season (30 games) to a 15-game suspension. The 2014-15 Cordia boys’ basketball team will be limited to a 15-game regular season schedule, with no postseason play. The postseason ban will also apply to the 2015-16 boys’ basketball team.
As part of the original four upheld penalties, Cordia was placed on probation through the 2018-19 season and required to forfeit all games from the 2013-14 boys’ basketball […]
11/05/14 – Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball Champions All Crowned This Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2014
Nine state championships will be decided this weekend as the KHSAA Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments, and the KHSAA Cross Country State Meet are conducted in Lexington and Louisville. Saturday morning will see six state champions crowned in Cross Country at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, followed by the boys’ and girls’ soccer state championships that evening at Henry Clay High School. The 2014 KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament begins Friday morning with first round matches at Valley High School in Louisville, and concludes with the championship match on Sunday at 2 p.m.
The KHSAA Soccer State Tournament resumes Wednesday and Thursday night at Henry Clay HS with the girls’ and boys’ semifinals starting at 6 p.m. Sacred Heart and Owensboro Catholic will square off in Wednesday’s first semifinal match, followed by South Oldham and Notre Dame at 8 p.m. On Thursday, South Oldham will take on Scott at […]
11/05/14 – State Volleyball Tournament Tickets On Sale / Tourney Info
Tickets to the 2014 KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament are now on sale through the KHSAA website. The event is scheduled for Nov. 7-9 at J.C. Cantrell Gymnasium on the campus of Valley High School in Louisville. Single session tickets are $10 or an all-session pass (good for all four sessions) can be purchased for $30. Tickets will also be avaialble at the door. Gates open one hour prior to first serve each session.
Action begins at 9:30 a.m. on Friday and concludes with the championship match at 2 p.m. on Sunday. In addition, the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association will recognize regional player and coach of the year honorees between the semifinal matches Saturday evening. Members in attendance of the 25th Anniversary State Volleyball Tournament champions from Notre Dame will be recognized at Sunday’s final.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-khsaa-state-volleyball-championship-tickets-13823782305
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/volleyball/
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The KHSAA staff routinely publishes […]
11/03/14 – State Cross Country Information
Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2014 State Cross Country Championship.
First, I would like to thank the eight regional host for all of their hard work and the success of the “super regional” this past Saturday.
There are several items for your review on the cross country page of the KHSAA website. The state instructions have been updated, lane assignments will be posted on Tuesday, course maps and directions to the Kentucky Horse Park are available, and the state meet time schedule is posted. http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/cross-country/ choose “State Meet Information and Instructions”
Practice time is once again available on Friday. This is the only day that this is allowed. The times available are from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. SafetyTec will be available for medical needs. Buses shall parking in the lower lot of the Alltech Arena during the practice times as course officials, many student […]
11/03/14 – High School Playoff Contests Asked to Honor Veterans
KHSAA State High School Events Honoring Veterans At Events Closest To Veterans Day
Through the efforts of a veteran and concerned individual by the name of Robert Williams of Menlo Park, California, there is now a national movement to have every high school and college in the United States honor all veterans and active duty military at events near Veteran’s Day. This is a great way to recognize our veterans and active duty military and hopefully reinforce to all the importance of their sacrifices and the meaning of Veteran’s Day. The KHSAA is grateful to be able to participate.
Again this year, for the first round of the football playoffs at home sites November 7 and 8, each home school is asked to request all veterans and active duty military in attendance to stand and be recognized for their contributions.
For the KHSAA State Cross Country meet on Saturday morning, November 8, there will be an […]
11/01/14 – Final End of Season FB TieBreaker Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2014
The calculations for the three-way tie-breaker in football have been posted online at http://www.khsaa.org/football/2014/threewaytiebreakertodate.pdf.
Playoff pairings as well as the instructions and details about the games, are available at http://www.khsaa.org/football and the final district standings are posted at http://khsaa.org/2014-football-district-standings/
There were four relevant out of state records for teams-
- South Point, OH (2-8, counted 2 wins)
- Providence, IN (7-4, counted the 7 wins, only counted first 10 played games)
- Hurley, VA (6-3, counted 6 wins)
- Grundy, VA (0-9, counted 9 wins)
There were nine specific ties this season with the final calculations at http://www.khsaa.org/football/2014/threewaytiebreakertodate.pdf:
- Class 1A, District 2- tie for 1st broken based on points through top four defeated opponents including Providence, IN
- Class 2A, District 2- tie for 4th broken based on points through top four defeated opponents
- Class 2A, District 8- tie for 1st broken based on points through top four defeated opponents including Hurley, VA […]
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