2017
10/06/17 – Girls’ State Golf Day Two To Start One Hour Early, Pairings and Tee Times Posted
Due to the possibility of incoming weather, the start time for day two of the 2017 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Girls’ Golf State Championship that was originally scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time will now begin at 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. The Pairings and Tee Times have been set and can be viewed by clicking on the following link:
Day Two Pairings and Tee Times
Because of additional traffic as a result of the Beechbend Motor Raceway event, coaches, participants, and fans, are encouraged to allow for additional travel time to the golf course.
An alternate route if necessary, would be when you arrive at the stoplight at the end of the 31 W Bypass, turn left at the light onto 68-80 South.
Go .6 miles and then go right at the next light onto Veterans Blvd.
Drive .3 miles and then make a right at the next light onto 185 North.
Drive 1.1 miles and […]
10/06/17 – Board of Control Sets State Soccer Sites, Approves New Member School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 6, 2017
During the course of its regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 28 at the KHSAA Offices, the Board of Control accepted a membership application from Danville Christian Academy and finalized sites for the 2017 State Soccer Tournament. Danville Christian Academy will begin its two-year probationary period with the current 2017-18 school year, and will be ineligible for postseason competition until the 2019-20 academic year.
Based upon a recommendation from the Commissioner and staff, the Board approved Frederick Douglass and Lafayette High Schools as the sites for the 2017 State Soccer Tournament. The quarterfinal matches will be played at Frederick Douglass and Lafayette on Saturday, Oct. 28, with all semifinal (Nov. 1-2) and championship matches (Nov. 4) taking place at Lafayette.
The Board also approved the passage of the Annual Meeting proposal to the Kentucky Board of Education. The proposal, passed by the membership with a vote of 167-22, would amend […]
Justin Thomas’ elite company includes Hornung, Unseld, Cowens
BY MIKE FIELDS (Oct. 6, 2017)
Justin Thomas was the best golfer on the planet this past season. He won 5 times, including his first major title (PGA Championship), led the money list with nearly $10 million (not counting the $10 million bonus that came with winning the Fed Ex Cup), and the St. Xavier graduate was named PGA Tour Player of the Year.
Not many Kentucky high school athletes go on to be crowned the best in their sport on the professional level. Thomas is in pretty exclusive company that includes:
- Paul Hornung, a multi-sport star at Flaget in the early 1950s, won NFL MVP honors in 1961 and led the Green Bay Packers to the NFL championship. (Hornung also won the Heisman Trophy as a college standout at Notre Dame.)
- Wes Unseld, who led Seneca to the Sweet Sixteen title in 1963 and 1964, was named NBA MVP (and Rookie of the […]
10/05/17-Reminder about KHSAA Title IX Workshop
As was previously announced, the KHSAA will be conducting a Title IX Workshop on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. CT in Gilbertsville at the Kentucky Dam Village Green Room.The focus of this meeting will be the elements of Title IX as it relates to the management of the interscholastic athletic program. To register for the workshop, please visit http://khsaa.org/ge67-regional-meeting-registration/. There is no charge for attendees.
The workshop should be extremely beneficial for all member schools, especially as schools prepare for revisits during the coming years. Registration will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Central Time. EILA Credit has been applied for in order to help the appropriate administrators who attend and in addition, this meeting will count three (3) hours toward the Bylaw 25 required hours for Athletic Directors.
This workshop should be extremely beneficial for all member schools, especially as schools prepare for revisits during the coming years. Registration will […]
09/27/18 – Postseason Field Hockey Information
Information and instructions for the 2018 Regional Field Hockey Tournaments have been posted online and can be accessed by going to the Field Hockey page of the KHSAA website (http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/field-hockey/).
All coaches and competing schools should take the time to read these items carefully, even veteran coaches, to ensure that you are aware of all KHSAA rules and regulations regarding these tournaments.
Best of luck to all competitors for the remainder of the season. Check the blog on the Field Hockey page for further updates as we get closer to the Regional Tournaments and the State Field Hockey Championship.
– 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/
10/03/17 – Boys’ State Golf Day Two Pairings and Tee Times
Pairings and Tee Times for day two of the 2017 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Boys’ Golf State Championship have now been set. You can view these by clicking on the following link:
Day Two Pairings and Tee Times
– 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/news-and-information/sports-blogs/
10/03/17 – 2017-2018 Swimming and Diving Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming and Diving is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed officials.
HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES
- The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid.
- For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to http://schools.khsaa.org and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.
- October 2 to January 6 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- January 7 to January 26 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- January 27 to February 9 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed […]
10/02/17 – Leachman/KHSAA State Golf Championships Begin Tuesday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2017
The first state championships of the 2017-18 season will be contested this week at the Bowling Green Country Club with the 2017 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships. The boys’ tournament begins Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7 a.m., with the final 18 holes slated for Wednesday, Oct. 4. The girls’ championship gets underway with first round action on Friday, Oct. 6, followed by the second round on Saturday, Oct. 7.
Tee times and pairings for each event can be found through the tournament homepage links below, which will also be the source for live scoring throughout the championships:
Boys – http://khsaa.org/2017-leachmankhsaa-boys-state-golf-resultstee-timesinfo/
Girls – http://khsaa.org/2017-leachmankhsaa-girls-state-golf-resultstee-timesinfo/
On the boys’ side, Lyon County’s Cullan Brown will look to repeat as individual medalist while St. Xavier will be in search of its fourth-straight team title. Brown claimed the 2016 state title with a five-under par 139 (66-73), while St. Xavier posted a […]
10/02/17 – Nominations Sought for Midway University Female Student-Athlete of the Year – Girls’ Cross Country
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among girls’ Cross Country participants for 2017-18.
The award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one female participant from each 2017 team. Nominations must come from a member school but may be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at http://khsaa.org/ge79-midway-universitykhsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner, if present, will be recognized during the KHSAA Cross Country State Meet (November 4) at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. In case the winner does not qualify for the state meet, representatives from Midway University will present the award at the recipient’s high school at a mutually determined later date.
From the winners selected for each championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the […]
Tee Times for the 2017 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships Posted
Pairings and Tee Times for the first round of the 2017 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships have been posted on the KHSAA website and can be viewed through the links below:
http://khsaa.org/2017-leachmankhsaa-boys-state-golf-resultstee-timesinfo/
http://khsaa.org/2017-leachmankhsaa-girls-state-golf-resultstee-timesinfo/
Please be sure to share this information and contact Darren Bilberry at the KHSAA if you have any additional questions. Thank you.
– 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/news-and-information/sports-blogs/
Cheer Region Date Rotation (2015-16 through 2018-19)
CHEER REGION ROTATION DATES
Competition may be scheduled during the week, but must be held by the Saturday ending the week. Those that combine competitions will pick which week between the two regions.
2015
2016
2017
2018
Week #1
A-Regions 4, 8, 12, 16
Oct. 25-31
Saturday, Oct. 31
B-Regions 2, 6, 10, 14
Oct. 23-29
Saturday, Oct. 29
C-Regions 3, 7, 11, 15
Oct. 22-28
Saturday, Oct. 28
D-Regions 1, 5, 9, 13
TBA
Week #2
B-Regions 2, 6, 10, 14
Nov. 1-7
Saturday, Nov. 7
C-Regions 3, 7, 11, 15
Oct. 30-Nov. 5
Saturday, Nov. 5
D-Regions 1, 5, 9, 13
Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Saturday, Nov. 4
A-Regions 4, 8, 12, 16
TBA
UCA BLUEGRASS
(OPEN NO REGIONS)
Nov. 14, 2015
Nov. 12, 2016
Nov. 11, 2017
TBA
Week #3
C-Regions 3, 7, 11, 15
Nov. 15-21
Saturday, Nov. 21
D-Regions 1, 5, 9, 13
Nov. 13-19
Saturday, Nov. 19
A-Regions 4, […]
Bob White: A good guy gets a lift through a bad time
BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 28, 2017)
LOUISVILLE – Bob White, like any newspaper reporter worth his salt, loved covering events that had dramatic twists or heartwarming endings. He delighted in being surprised by what he was chronicling during his half-century career as a sportswriter for the Courier-Journal.
In the past year, White has experienced that emotional ebb-and-flow storyline himself.
The dramatic twist came when he was victimized by identity theft and left in financial ruin. “I lost everything. I had zero in the bank,” he said. “I didn’t know what I was going to do.”
But family, colleagues and friends came together to write a heartwarming ending to White’s story that left him overwhelmed with appreciation.
“It’s been unbelievable how people have helped me out,” White said.
Last winter, John Osborne, White’s brother-in-law, helped set up a GoFundMe account for him on the Internet. Contributions, ranging from a few bucks to hundreds of dollars, came in from across the state and totaled nearly […]
9/22/17 – State Tournament Instructions for Golf
Postseason Instructions for the 2017 Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Tournament including dates, times, and lodging information are posted on the KHSAA website.
This information can be viewed by going to the following link:
Please be sure to share this information and contact Darren Bilberry at the KHSAA if you have any additional questions. Thank you.
– 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/news-and-information/sports-blogs/
09/21/17- Cross Country Four-Meet Minimum Clarification
With the cross country season well underway, we have received several inquiries from Athletic Directors and Cross Country coaches about the four-meet (4-meet) minimum requirement that is required for entry into postseason competition. Below is the criteria to enter the postseason regional meet:
“To be eligible to compete in the region or state meet, a contestant shall have competed in at least four meets while eligible to represent the school in varsity competition on a team that is representing a member school during a regular season meet. These meets shall involve a minimum of two schools. The meet shall be allowed to count toward that minimum for varsity-eligible students regardless of the meet level (freshman, junior varsity, varsity). Coaches should maintain and have available copies of all results for the region manager to verify in case of a challenge to the required participation minimums by any athlete. A meet shall not count toward the four-meet minimum for […]
09/21/17 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Fall Sports Championships is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media that regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system (credentials.khsaa.org).
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of his/her organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the quantity of credentials issued to media outlets when space is at a premium.
Failure to adhere to the KHSAA policies and guidelines, as well as unauthorized use of the media […]
09/22/17-UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year
UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria:
- The nominee must have overcome illness or injury that affected their ability to participate in KHSAA sanctioned sports.
- The nominee must have returned to their sport(s) and demonstrated excellence and achievement beyond expectations.
- The nominee must consistently demonstrate good sportsmanship and ethical behavior on and off the playing field.
- The nominee must be in verified good academic standing with their school.
- The nominee must have participated and been a member of an athletic team during the 2016-2017 academic year.
- Nominations shall be submitted by December 30, 2017, to the KHSAA through the link at http://khsaa.org/ge36-uk-healthcare-comeback-athlete-of-the-year/.
Nominees will be automatically forwarded to UK HealthCare and the Sports Medicine Staff for review and selection.
- The selection committee, consisting of athletic trainers from each region across the state, will […]
Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year Nominations Girls’ Soccer
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Soccer participants for 2017-2018.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one female participant from each 2017-2018 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but may be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at http://khsaa.org/ge79-midway-universitykhsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner, if present, will be recognized at the 2017 KHSAA Soccer State Championship in Lexington, Kentucky on November 4th. In case the winner does not qualify for the state tournament, representatives from Midway University will present the award at the recipient’s high school at a mutually determined later date.
From the winners selected for each championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2017-2018 Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of […]
09/18/17 – Annual Meeting of Delegates This Wednesday At Lexington Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2017
The KHSAA Annual Meeting of Delegates will be held Wednesday, September 20th at the Lexington Center, starting at 8 a.m. with three information and continuous improvement sessions for athletic administrators. The day’s agenda begins with a workshop on Title IX education, followed by presentations on services for member schools (Arbiter Sports, NFHS Network School Broadcast Program, and Huddle/GoFan Ticketing), and a segment on Emergency Action Plans by UK Sports Medicine.
The business meeting is slated to begin at 11:45 a.m. in Bluegrass Ballroom 2, with only one proposal up for consideration at this year’s meeting. The proposal put forth would amend Bylaw 23 to remove the second scrimmage restriction from football teams that have their first regular season game during week 0 (NFHS Week 7), and allow those teams that play during Week 0 to play a second scrimmage, with said scrimmage to be limited to allowable contact per […]
09/18/17 – Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year Nomination
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Field Hockey participants for 2017-2018.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one female participant from each 2017-2018 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but may be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at http://khsaa.org/ge79-midway-universitykhsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner, if present, will be recognized at the 2017 KHSAA Field Hockey State Championship at Christian Academy of Lousiville on October 25th. In case the winner does not qualify for the state tournament, representatives from Midway University will present the award at the recipient’s high school at a mutually determined later date.
From the winners selected for each championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2017-2018 […]
9/14/2017 – Nominations Sought For Midway University Female Student-Athlete of the Year – Girls’ Golf
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among girls’ golf participants for 2017-2018.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one female participant from each 2017-2018 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but may be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at http://khsaa.org/ge79-midway-universitykhsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner, if present, will be recognized at the 2017 KHSAA Golf State Championship at the Bowling Green Country Club on October 7. In case the winner does not qualify for the state tournament, representatives from Midway University will present the award at the recipient’s high school at a mutually determined later date.
From the winners selected for each championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2017-2018 Midway […]
Recalling the most remarkable comeback story in KHSAA history
BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 14, 2017)
Justin Thomas, a St. Xavier graduate and former KHSAA state titlist, has written quite a story on the PGA Tour this season. He’s won five tournaments, including the PGA Championship, earned nearly $9 million, and has a shot at the $10 million Fed Ex Cup this weekend.
But his story isn’t the best ever written over the course of a season by a St. Xavier grad/ KHSAA state titlist/PGA champ.
Bobby Nichols takes that honor. He authored perhaps the most remarkable comeback in the history of Kentucky high school sports.
That comeback began 65 years ago this month.
In September, 1952, Nichols, then a junior at St. X, was critically injured in a car accident. He suffered a brain concussion, broken pelvis, collapsed lung, punctured spine, bruised kidney and other internal injuries. The 16-year-old was given last rites. He was unconscious for more than two weeks, and spent 3 ½ months […]
09/12/17 – Dance Online Rule Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport activity of Dance was available beginning September 11. The clinic is required of all all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
COACHES
September 11 to September 23 – the Dance Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
September 24 to October 13 – the Dance Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
October 14 to October 27 – the Dance Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
The presentation can be viewed on most PC or Mac desktops and laptops, along with many HTML5 enabled mobile devices and tablets […]
9/11/17 – Regional Tournament Instructions for Golf
Postseason Instructions for the 2017 KHSAA Regional Golf Tournaments are posted on the KHSAA website. You can access these instructions as well as contact information for Regional Managers by going to the following links:
Please be sure to contact the KHSAA with any questions you may have.
– 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 http://khsaa.org/news-stats-pubs/news-and-information/sports-blogs/
Tom Larkey ready to join football’s 300-victory club
“It’s a story most people couldn’t tell – my football, my family.”
— Tom Larkey
BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 7, 2017)
If Perry County Central beats Clay County Friday night, Tom Larkey will become the 10th high school football coach in Kentucky history to win 300 games.
One reason Larkey is on the cusp of that milestone is that he’s a tough ol’ cuss. He’s proven that time and again in his 37 years as a head coach:
- In 2001, when he had Rockcastle County among the state’s elite, Larkey underwent prostate surgery early in the season. Less than a week later, when the Rockets played at Estill County, he couldn’t be on the sidelines, but he watched the game with his wife from their car on a nearby hill. That didn’t keep him from hollering suggestions to his son (and assistant coach) Chris, who was calling plays. “He’s nuts!” Chris said, laughing as he recalled that night […]
09/04/17-Annual Meeting Reminders
With the KHSAA Annual Meeting of schools two weeks away, this reminder about designating the delegate for your school.
DELEGATE DESIGNATION AND OTHER DETAILS
If you haven’t already done so, please be sure and designate your school’s delegate. The post at http://khsaa.org/082817-2017-khsaa-annual-meeting-registration-reminder/ gives complete instructions.
Please contact the Commissioner’s office if you need further instructions. More information is forthcoming as it is finalized. We look forward to seeing you there!
08/28/17-Role of the Home Team, Officials and Coaches in Practice of Sportsmanship at Soccer Contests
This combination of requirements, recommendations, and best practices supersedes all prior versions of this communication.THE ROLE OF THE HOME TEAM, OFFICIALS AND COACHES IN THE PRACTICE OF SPORTSMANSHIP AT CONTESTS
Background
The practice of good sportsmanship is integral to conducting an interscholastic athletic contest. After reviewing past records of disqualifications and sportsmanship issues involving the KHSAA and its member schools, the KHSAA Board of Control has adopted the following additional recommended procedures for implementation at contests in the sport of soccer.
Home Game Management Responsibilities
- The Principal of the home team shall designate a game manager on site prior to the start of each contest at a time designated by the KHSAA.
- The home game manager will meet with the officials during the pre-game period, making the officials aware of his/her primary location for the entire contest.
- The home game manager is responsible for providing proper security at each event.
- The home game manager […]
09/01/17 – Reminder about Shortened and Interrupted Football Games
In light of the large number of calls and emails this week and with the vast amount of turnover in athletic administrators and coaches, a reminder about the Competition Rules is in order for Football. Interrupted games are not new and this weekend’s weather is not our first dose of weather problems.
Within the playing rules, in an emergency (such as inclement weather where advisories are placed against travel or to seek shelter), teams can mutually agree to shorten any remaining period or terminate the game at any point. If such termination is mutually agreed to, the game shall be recorded as the current score and the game cannot be replaced on the schedule.
Just a couple of reminders and probably the last sentence in the tournament rules is the main point to keep in mind, “All involved shall remember that this situation is caused by elements such as weather that are uncontrollable by anyone, and keep the discussions in that […]
09/01/17 – Game Day State Cheer Competition Information
GAME DAY COMPETITION
The KHSAA has partnered with Varsity (UCA) and will utilize its published score sheets, guidelines and judges for the State Competitive Cheer Championships. Game Day is a separate competition. Varsity guidelines may be adjusted per KHSAA Competition Rules as detailed below. The competition will adhere to all NFHS Rules with regard to safety.
GAME DAY ENTRY DEADLINE AND FEES
• There is no regional qualifying for Game Day. It will be an open competition at State. One squad per school will be permitted to enter the competition.
•. Schools will declare participation by Oct. 1 using the same online link as the competitive cheer declaration of divisions and entry. The online entry link will be emailed to school Athletic Directors to complete/register. After that time, any school that withdraws from competition will be subject to penalty and fine as detailed in Bylaw 27.
• […]
08/31/17- Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Football, Soccer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 31, 2017
The first weekly statistical leader reports of the season for football and boys’ and girls’ soccer have been posted at KHSAA.org. Statistics are compiled weekly throughout the regular season and will be posted to the KHSAA website every Thursday.
As a reminder, member schools are solely responsible for submitting statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not updated, that means the team in question did not update its statistics through the KHSAA’s online system prior to the deadline (12 p.m. each Thursday).
Member schools failing to meet the requirements to enter and maintain rosters, schedules and statistics subject themselves to penalties by the Commissioner, including fines and other actions, within the constraints of Bylaw 27.
The statistical leader reports can be found through the links below:
FOOTBALL
Overall Stats Leaders
http://khsaa.org/football/2017/stats.htm
Class 1A Stats Leaders
http://khsaa.org/football/2017/stats1.htm
Class 2A Stats […]
08/30/17-Rescheduled Football Games Due to Anticipated Weather
This notice is being sent to all KHSAA football schools.
With likely inclement weather, many of our football schools are moving their Friday night games to Thursday or Saturday. Please take a look at the football schedule for this weekend at
https://scoreboard.12dt.com/scoreboard/khsaa/kyfb17/2017-08-31_2017-09-02
If your game has been moved and the date and time have not been changed, please reply and let us know.
There is NOT any type of mandate to move as was erroneously reported earlier in the media, just a desire to keep everyone informed.
Also, remember that for contracted games, no single school can simply say “we aren’t coming”. Changing of contracted games required mutual consent. Let me know if we can help.
Thank you!
Sam Simpson’s long tenure at Henry Clay comes to an end
Sam Simpson is retiring as Henry Clay football coach after 27 years at the helm.
He led the Blue Devils to a Class 4A state runner-up finish in 1995, and with 193 victories he is the school’s all-time winningest football coach.
“I guess everybody knows when it’s time,” Simpson said. “It’s been heavy on my mind the last week or so, and when you think about something this much, it must be time.”
Henry Clay’s 0-11 record this season didn’t make his decision any easier.
“I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a tough year because it was,” Simpson said. “There was part of me that wanted to come back and right this ship. Then part of me realized I’ve had a great experience and have a lot of wonderful memories.
“I’ve coached with a lot of great people, coached a lot of great kids, and I was proud to be at a school […]
8/29/17 – 2017 KHSAA Competitive Cheer Rules Clinic Now Online
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport activity of competitive cheer was available beginning August 28. The clinic is required of all all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
COACHES
August 1 to September 23 – the Competitive Cheer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
September 24 to October 13 – the Competitive Cheer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
October 14 to October 27 – the Competitive Cheer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
The presentation can be viewed on most PC or Mac desktops and laptops, along with many HTML5 enabled […]
Haywood, Hilton faced off in their football coaching debuts
BY MIKE FIELDS (Aug. 29, 2017)
Philip Haywood and Dudley Hilton, the two winningest high school football coaches in Kentucky history, have 780 victories between them.
And to think that 42 years ago today, they squared off against each other in their head coaching debuts.
On August 29, 1975, Prestonsburg and its 24-year-old rookie coach, Philip Haywood, played host to Breathitt County and its 27-year-old rookie coach, Dudley Hilton, in the season opener.
Prestonsburg won the game 20-6, giving Haywood his first victory. He’s gone on to pile up 416 more wins, most of them at Belfry. He’s also led the Pirates to six state titles, including the last four years in a row.
“I just vaguely remember that first game,” Haywood said. “I don’t know if Dudley and I even knew each other back then. I doubt if either of us had a clue what we were doing. We probably were just glad to get a team out on the field […]
08/28/17 – 2017 KHSAA Annual Meeting Registration Reminder
This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors and the links can be forwarded as needed.
ANNUAL MEETING
This reminder that the 2017 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Wednesday, September 20 in the Bluegrass Ballroom on the third floor at the Lexington Center (High Street level, adjacent to the concourse of Rupp Arena). Final agenda is being published as it becomes final in the coming days, but the meeting is expected to begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET. and conclude not later than 12:30 p.m. Details and requirements for the Annual Meeting Delegate are summarized below. To submit the name of your delegate, go to https://schools.khsaa.org/ge38-annual-meeting-delegate-designation/
ANNUAL MEETING DELEGATE DESIGNATION
The Annual Meeting has continuous improvement/leadership training opportunities throughout the morning as members work to carve out the best plan of action for the future and then the meeting concludes as delegates convene to […]
08/28/17 – Reminders about Required Title IX Student Interest Survey During 2017-18, KHSAA Assistance Available
For all KHSAA member schools, 2017-2018 is the year for the biennial student interest survey related to Title IX. None of the basic survey requirements have changed, as you are to survey your students in grades 9 through 11, as well as the identified 8th graders within the feeder pattern of your school system. Only minimal changes have been made to the survey instrument, KHSAA Form T61.
T61 Student Interest Survey Assistance is now available as a membership benefit from the KHSAA. If you have specific questions about the survey requirement or other Title IX specific information, contact Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry at the KHSAA at 859-299-5472 or via email at dbilberry@khsaa.org. If you desire the KHSAA to setup and tabulate your survey for you via our electronic system and need assistance, contact Information Technology Director Rob Catron via email at rcatron@khsaa.org to request your survey.
The required target response rate for survey validity remains […]
08/25/17- Reminders on Schedules/Rosters/Statistics Entry Requirement
Please take a moment to review the following reminders on requirements for member schools involving schedules, rosters and statistics.
SCOREBOARD/ROSTER/SCHEDULE
The KHSAA/Riherds.com Scoreboard is provided as a service to schools, student-athletes, media members and the general public. Scoreboard data is copyrighted through a joint partnership with the KHSAA, Frank Riherd and Riherds.com, and the Association thanks them for their efforts in support of this project.
One of the most frequent complaints we hear from the media, general public and our own membership is that the scoreboard contains inaccurate schedules and rosters. As this is often the tool the media uses to cover your programs, this information provides tremendous promotional benefit to your students and school community. It is the responsibility of each school to maintain its schedules and rosters with current and accurate information, including jersey numbers and positions for all listed student-athletes.
At your earliest convenience, please take a moment […]
08/24/17 – KHSAA To Host Annual HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 24, 2017
The 17th Annual KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences will take place next week in Lexington and Louisville. The conferences are 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. 28 at the Lexington Convention Center, followed by the second seminar on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at the Ramada Plaza Louisville Hotel & Conference Center.
Assisting with this year’s conference will be a group of five student-athletes that represented the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit in July: Olivia Graber (Muhlenberg County), Maggie Metzger (Assumption), Austin Wetherington (St. Mary), Amanda McConnell (DuPont Manual) and Peyton Lipe (Muhlenberg County). In addition to helping facilitate this year’s conference, the group will help plan the 2018 HYPE Student Leadership Conference.
Topics for this year’s […]
05/23/17- Forde Named Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year For 2016-17
Forde Named Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year For 2016-17
May 23, 2017The inaugural yearlong Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year program culminated on the campus of Midway University on Monday as Sacred Heart’s Brooke Forde was named the first overall winner. Beginning in May of 2016 with the Bass Fishing State Championship, Midway University presented a Female Student-Athlete of the Year award at each of the KHSAA’s 14 girls’ state championship events, with an overall winner selected following the final championship of the timeframe (2017 State Archery).
The Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year award is based upon overall athletic performance (60%), academic achievement (20%), and community service (20%). Students must possess an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better to qualify, and must be academically eligible during the season in which they are nominated. School administrators, coaches, and athletic directors nominate student-athletes online at KHSAA.org, and the nominees […]
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(as of 8/18/17)
REGION
DATE
SITE
MANAGER
1
Sat., Nov. 4
10:30 a.m.
Webster County High School
Matt Bell
matt.bell@webster.kyschools.us
2
Sat., Nov. 4
10:30 a.m.
Webster County High School
Matt Bell
matt.bell@webster.kyschools.us
3
Sat., Oct. 28
4 p.m.
Owensboro High School
Todd Harper
Heather Cavitt
todd.harper@owensboro.kyschools.us
heather.cavitt@owensboro.kyschools.us
4
Sat., Nov. 18
2 p.m.
Bowling Green High School
Mark Spader
Steve Dotson
mark.spader@bgreen.kyschools.us
stephan.dotson@bgreen.kyschools.us
5
Sat., Nov. 4
11 a.m.
Elizabethtown High School
Joella Nall
joella.nall@etown.kyschools.us
6
Sat., Dec. 2
1 p.m.
Valley High School
Robert Vinegar
robert.vinegar@jefferson.kyschools.us
7
Sat., Dec. 2
10 a.m.
Valley High School
Robert Vinegar
robert.vinegar@jefferson.kyschools.us
8
Sat., Nov. 18
12 p.m.
Collins High School
Heather Fallen
heather.fallen@shelby.kyschools.us
9
Sat., Nov. 4
12 p.m.
Ryle High School
Gay Trame
10
Sat., Dec. […]
08/16/17 – High School Activities Bring Communities Together!
By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is here! And that’s exciting news for student-athletes and high school sports fans alike.
Research shows that being a student-athlete is about a lot more than fun and games. It teaches important life lessons, too. In fact, high school athletes not only have higher grade point averages and fewer school absences than non-athletes, they also develop the kind of work habits and self-discipline skills that help them become more responsible and productive community members.
Attending high school sporting events teaches important life lessons, too.
Among them, it teaches that we can live in different communities, come from different backgrounds, faiths, and cultures, cheer for different teams, and still have a common bond.
That’s why attending the activities hosted by your […]
08/10/17 – 2017-2018 Regional Athletic Administrators Meetings of Membership
This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA.
For the fall of 2017, the KHSAA has revised the manner in which it conducts its regional workshops and meetings. The old “region meeting, data and Title IX workshops” and the former required Principal meetings have been combined into a single series of meetings.
Attendance is required of each school but is no longer specific to the principal or principal certification. The Principal or the Designated Representative listed on the KHSAA website will count toward each requirement. In addition, this workshop is on the list of those items that satisfy the requirements for the continuing improvement hours for each Athletic Director per Bylaw 25. There is no registration fee.
The content for the segments will include sessions on managing the coach and player data for your school, a review of the KHSAA Bylaws, an update on the operations and projects around […]
08/14/17 – Football Part 2 Exam Available for Officials
The NFHS Football Part 2 Test is available to be taken online between midnight Eastern Time on August 14 and midnight Eastern Time on August 28. The test will automatically close exactly at that time even if tests are in progress. Login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be considered for assignment to officiate postseason play.
First-year officials are NOT required to take the exam, however, if any first-year official has completed licensing requirements, the test may be taken.
Any official determined to have been involved in the improper administration of the exam, including taking it for another official or having it taken by another official, will have the score disregarded for the year and be subject to other penalties in compliance with the jurisdiction of the office through the Federal Court Decree.
There will be no late administration of the Part 2 exam.
Soccer Part 2 Test Available for Officials
This is a reminder to all licensed Soccer Officials that the NFHS Soccer Part 2 Test is available online from Monday, August 14 until Monday, August 28 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The test will automatically close exactly at that time. Login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be considered for assignment to officiate postseason play.
Any official determined to have been involved in the improper administration of the exam, including taking it for another official or having it taken by another official, will have the score disregarded for the year and be subject to other penalties in compliance with the jurisdiction of the office through the Federal Court Decree.
Please also be mindful that the rules clinic for officials remains free online until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sept. 4. You will need to login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to view the clinic. After September 4, the clinic will […]
08/14/17 – Volleyball Part 2 Test Available for Officials
This is a reminder to all licensed Volleyball Officials that the NFHS Volleyball Part 2 Test is available online from Monday, August 14 until Monday, August 28 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The test will automatically close exactly at that time. Login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be considered for assignment to officiate postseason play.
Any official determined to have been involved in the improper administration of the exam, including taking it for another official or having it taken by another official, will have the score disregarded for the year and be subject to other penalties in compliance with the jurisdiction of the office through the Federal Court Decree.
Please also be mindful that the rules clinic for officials remains free online until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sept. 11. You will need to login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to view the clinic. After September […]
08/14/17 – 2017 Field Hockey Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Field Hockey is available beginning August 14. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels, regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
OFFICIALS
- August 14 to September 11 (Officials) – the Field Hockey Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 12 to October 1 (Officials) – the Field Hockey Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
- October 2 to October 8 (Officials) – the Field Hockey Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($60) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
COACHES
- August 14 to September 12 (Coaches) – the Field Hockey […]
8/08/17 Soccer Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is available beginning August 8. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
OFFICIALS
August 8 to September 4 (Officials) – the Soccer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
September 5 to September 24 (Officials) – the Soccer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
September 25 to October 1 (Officials) – the Soccer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($60) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
COACHES
August 8 to September 5 (Coaches) – the Soccer Clinic will be online only and […]
08/08/17 – Volleyball Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball is available beginning August 8. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
OFFICIALS
August 8 to September 11 (Officials) – the Volleyball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
September 12 to October 1 (Officials) – the Volleyball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
October 2 to October 8 (Officials) – the Volleyball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($60) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
COACHES
August 8 to September 12 (Coaches) – the Volleyball Clinic will be online only and […]
08/08/17-Football Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches
The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is now available following a minimal delay for system maintenance. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
OFFICIALS
August 8 to September 28 (Officials) – the Football Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
September 29 to October 18 (Officials) – the Football Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
October 19 to October 25 (Officials) – the Football Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($60) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
COACHES
August 8 to September 29 (Coaches) – the Football Clinic […]
08/08/17 – 2017 Cross Country Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country is available beginning today, August 8. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
COACHES
- August 8 to September 23 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 24 to October 13 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- October 14 to October 27 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period.
- After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
The presentation can be viewed on most PC or Mac desktops and laptops, along […]
08/08/17 – NFHS Announces Football Publication Corrections and Interpretations
Each licensed official and each head coach have received the NFHS Rules and Case Books by now. Several of you have also purchased the Rules By Topic and other publications from Referee Enterprises.
You will find the minimal amount of corrections to those publications for 2017 that have been distributed by the NFHS at /football/2017/2017 nfhs football rules interpretations -clarifications – final.pdf.
Continued luck this season.
08/07/17 – 2017 Golf Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Golf is available beginning August 7. The clinic is required for all head and assistant coaches.
- August 7 to August 22 – the Golf Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- August 23 to September 11 – the Golf Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- September 12 to September 25 – the Golf Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
The presentation can be viewed on most PC or Mac desktops and laptops, along with many HTML5 enabled mobile devices and tablets (to view system requirements click on the Resources tab from within the clinic once the clinic has […]
08/07/17 – HYPE Student Leadership Conference Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2017 KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences.
DATES
Monday, August 28 – Lexington Convention Center (430 W. Vine St., Lexington, next to Rupp Arena)
Tuesday, August 29 – Ramada Hotel and Conference Center (9700 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, off of Hurstbourne Pkwy.)
COST
There is no charge to attend. Schools are responsible for transportation and any meals.
REGISTER
To register, use the following link: https://goo.gl/ZoY7eH
LUNCH
Lunch will be “on your own”.
ATTENDEES
Each school may select up to 18 individuals to attend. Registration is first-come first-served and the Lexington Conference traditionally is at capacity. Those that have attended a conference previously are not eligible to attend.
SCHEDULE
8:30-8:55 a.m. – Registration
9-9:20 a.m. – Opening Session
9:30-10:20 a.m. – Breakout Session #1
10:30-11:20 a.m. – […]
Hall of Fame Selection Balloting
Good afternoon.
Thank you in advance for your participation as a voting member of the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame for the 2018 induction class. Balloting is now open for the class of 2018. Balloting will remain open through Friday, August 25, 2017 (midnight ET)
Below are the detailed instructions and points to note for this year’s selection:
The final list of people for whom you may vote is listed on the attachment to the reminder email.
You will need to login to the Hall of Fame system to see the base detail, but it all should be there, and very convenient for your review.
To login, go to http://khsaa.org/hall-of-fame/?go=login.php, use the case sensitive user name and password from the email.
Once you have logged in, you should see a screen that looks like this–
Click in the left column on the line that says […]
08/03/17 – Pannell Swim Shop Returns as Title Sponsor of State Swim Meet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 3, 2017
The State Swimming and Diving Championships will have a title sponsor once again, as Pannell Swim Shop and the KHSAA have reached an agreement on a three-year deal beginning with the upcoming 2018 championships. Pannell Swim Shop, which previously served as title sponsor of the State Swim Meet from 2009-13, has 30 years of experience serving the swimming community as a premier one-stop shop for all swimming and swim-related needs.
“Pannell Swim Shop is synonymous with high school swimming in the Commonwealth and we are absolutely delighted to have them continuing as a partner in support of our state meet,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “Tom [Viney] has a longtime involvement in the swimming and triathlon community, and his familiarity with both our schools and this event are the ideal combination. Nothing could be more appropriate than for Pannell Swim Shop to rise to the occasion […]
08/01/17-Football Officiating Crew Communication Devices Guidelines and Restrictions
KHSAA VARSITY FOOTBALL OFFICIALS
WIRELESS CREW COMMUNICATION DEVICES – GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
With continued changes in technology, communication devices worn by officials are becoming more and more common place. While most understand that these devices can benefit the communication between members of an officiating crew, officials must be prepared to deal with the responsibility for using such device.
DEFINITIONS
- For KHSAA varsity football contests, a Wireless Communication Device is defined as a two-way radio with an attached earpiece and push to talk microphone.
- Other types of communication devices are prohibited and may not be carried by an official during competition.
GENERAL USE
- Crew communication devices MAY be used during all games if used in accordance with these guidelines.
- Officials should be ever mindful that the vast majority of radio systems are NOT secure from the public.
- Careful attention must be paid to what is said when speaking use the headsets and the […]
07/29/17 – KHSAA Recognizes Top Officials During Officiate Kentucky Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2017
With nearly 700 officials in attendance for the first-ever Officiate Kentucky Day, the KHSAA honored its top officials of the 2016-17 season during the day’s festivities at the Marriott Louisville Downtown. The top officials for each sport or sport-activity the Association licenses officials were honored as part of the annual officials recognition program during a luncheon on Saturday.
This year’s nominees and winners (in bold) for the 2016-17 season are:
Baseball — Randy Ross (Morehead), Bryan Hockman (Russellville), Kyle Maggard (Hazard),
Basketball — Molly Caldwell (Lexington), Kristie Combs (Hazard), Tim Trent (Pikeville), Barry Vincent (Bowling Green)
Competitive Cheer — Ruth Sorace (Elizabethtown), Judy Lowry (Lexington)
Field Hockey — Mary Brainard (Lexington), Craig Kalbfleisch (Louisville)
Football — Brian Taylor (Russell), Joe Ammerman (Cynthiana), Tyrone Fields (Whitesburg)
Soccer — Keith Green (Wingo), Eric Morwessel (Ft. Wright)
Softball — Chuck Standiford (Hopkinsville), Mike Carby (Bowling […]
07/26/17 – KHSAA To Host Officiate Kentucky Day This Saturday In Louisville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2017
The KHSAA will host the first-ever Officiate Kentucky Day on Saturday, July 29 at the Marriott Louisville Downtown in conjunction with the 2017 National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) Annual Summit (July 30-August 1). More than 650 attendees will convene in Louisville for this one-day gathering designed to educate officials, exchange valuable information and celebrate their involvement in the industry.
Saturday’s festivities begin with an opening session at 8:30 a.m. with topical breakout sessions scheduled throughout the day, culminating with a closing session at 4:30 p.m. featuring Fox Sports Rules Analyst Mike Pereira as the keynote speaker. A full schedule of events can be found at http://khsaa.org/officiate-kentucky-day-july-29-2017-schedule-of-events/; with a list of speakers and presenters available at http://khsaa.org/officiate-kentucky-day-speakers/.
As part of the day’s activities, the KHSAA will conduct its annual Outstanding Official of the Year Awards program for the […]
07/21/17 – KY High School Basketball Hall of Fame Opens – Celebrating the Essence of the Game
In celebration of the great work by so many individuals through the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches and their allied partners, the KHSAA wishes them the very best of luck as the induct the remainder of their Centennial Class this weekend. In celebration, we gladly present a piece written by Hall of Fame journalist Billy Reed as KABC finishes this step in their long journey to celebrate the essence of the game that led to the KHSAA founding, high school basketball.
“Well, one of my dreams has always been, on a Sunday morning, to be coming home on a fire truck, riding through Shelbyville and holding the state championship trophy with my finger up in the air: ‘We’re number one!’”
— Arnold Thurman, 1966 Shelby County state champs
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — If basketball has more to do with dreams than any other sport, and a convincing argument can be made that it […]
07/20/17 – Heat and Humidity Reminders
With temperatures rising across the state, now is a good time to remind all of our school administrators and coaches of the requirements of the Heat Index program. No game, or plan for a game, is worth short-cutting this required procedure that is now nearly fifteen years old. Nothing about the program has changed, but with the turnover in coaches (and administrators) perhaps a few heat index reminders are helpful:
- Heat index requirements and restrictions apply (and have always applied) to outdoor and indoor sports. In many cases during the summer, indoor practice areas (including gymnasiums) are set to be electronically controlled in terms of temperature and coaches must monitor conditions to ensure compliance.
- While the gold standard for heat index measurement is the wet bulb globe, the KHSAA has adopted the use of the digital sling psychrometer as the measurement instrument for heat index as the next best available and most cost effective […]
07/20/17 – Football Practice and Acclimation/Acclimatization Reminders
As the helmet-only period continues and more activity is available, it is necessary to issue a few reminders about football practice. None of these procedures have changed, but with the massive turnover in coaches and the plethora of inquiries and perhaps spreading of misinformation, these reminders are essential.
- July 10-31 is a period to participate in non-contact simulations (7 on 7) wearing only a helmet. Only level “0-air”, “1-bags” and “2-control” activity can occur. By definition, level “2” activity stops at the moment of contact. Period. During this time period, there are both practice (number) and practice time limitations contained in Bylaw 23.
- July 22-31 is a period when shells (helmets, shoulder pads, shorts) can be worn. but only for those individuals who have had five days with the rest of the team members in helmets only after July 10. During this time period, there are both practice (number) and practice time limitations contained in Bylaw 23. […]
Officiate Kentucky Day – Session Summaries
Welcome
(Julian Tackett, Barry Mano, Butch Cope)
7/29/17 – 08:30 – 08:50, Session 1, Opening Session (Entire Group)
Representatives of the KHSAA and NASO will get the meeting started with a great welcome to the Derby City and begin this celebration of high school officials and officiating
Current Issues in Football
(John McGrath, Scott Green)
7/29/17 – 09:05 – 09:45-1, Session 2 (Breakout)
Superb panelists with outstanding rules knowledge and “been there, done that” experience will tell attendees the current do’s ad don’ts and pitfalls to avoid
Current Issues in Volleyball
(Joan Powell and Julie Voeck)
7/29/17 – 09:05 – 09:45-2, Session 2 (Breakout)
Superb panelists with outstanding rules knowledge and “been there, done that” experience will tell attendees the current do’s ad don’ts and pitfalls to avoid
Arbiter and other pay and tax issues, organizational structure, game reports, concussions
(Don Collins)
7/29/17 – […]
Officiate Kentucky Day – Speakers
Keith Alexander
LHSAA Assistant Executive Director
Assistant Executive Director of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. Director of officials responsible for cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, powerlifting and sports medicine. Officiated 10 years of high school football including Arkansas 4A state finals in 2004, six years of NCAA Division II football, 18 years of high school basketball with several state championship appearances
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Charles Breithaupt
University Interscholastic League, Executive Director
Executive Director of the University Interscholastic League (UIL); oversees 1500 high schools and 30,000 coaches. Previously coached high school football, basketball, baseball and cross-country; named coach of the year nine times; inducted into Texas high school basketball hall of fame in 2003 and the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in 2014
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Don Collins
Commissioner of the San Francisco Section of the CIF
California Interscholastic Federation, San Francisco Section commissioner, […]
07/18/17 – Required Face Protection Approved in the Sport of Softball
At its July 15 meeting, the Board of Control approved a recommendation from the Commissioner and staff to mandate the use of face protection in softball for pitchers, first basemen and third basemen. The new requirement will go into effect at all levels of play for KHSAA member schools with the upcoming 2018 season. No specific brand was selected or endorsed, but all schools are reminded that all face protection equipment must be worn as intended by the manufacturer. It will also be recommended for immediate implementation to the Middle School Advisory Committee when that body meets during the 2017-2018 school year.
You can view the full press release as well as the Commissioner’s statement by clicking on the following link:
http://khsaa.org/071817-board-of-control-mandates-face-protection-in-softball/
Please be sure to contact Darren Bilberry at the KHSAA if you have any additional questions.
– KHSAA –
The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its […]
07/18/17 – Cross Country and Track & Field Alignment Approved
At its regular meeting on July 15, the KHSAA Board of Control gave final approval to the alignment of teams for the 2017-2018 through 2020-2021 period for both Cross Country and Track & Field. The alignment will go into effect immediately, starting with the 2017 fall Cross Country and 2018 spring Track and Field seasons.
The distributed draft received feedback from the membership over the last two months. Following a review of the suggestions from that feedback, the Board approved a change recommended by the Commissioner to revise the qualifying for State Cross Country which will likely result in a few additional teams being added to the state field.
“In several cases, school feedback favored the movement of teams away from optimal geographic locations solely to ensure a particular region didn’t have its number of state qualifying teams reduced. Rather than see team travel increased solely for state qualifying, the Board approved a recommendation to change the […]
07/18/17 – Board of Control Mandates Face Protection in Softball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2017
The Board of Control conducted its first organizational meeting of the 2017-18 academic year July 14-15 at the Hotel Covington in Northern Kentucky. Over the course of its two-day meeting, the Board took a progressive step in the area of student-athlete safety by approving a recommendation from staff to mandate the use of face protection in softball for pitchers, first basemen and third basemen. The Board’s action, which follows the recommended use of protective headgear in July of 2014, makes Kentucky the first state to require face protection in high school softball, and continues the KHSAA’s willingness to be at the forefront in regards to player safety, as the Association implemented a pitch count in baseball one year before it was approved at the national level.
The KHSAA submitted a proposal to amend the NFHS playing rules at the 2017 NFHS Summer Meeting (June 28-July 2), […]
07/17/17 – Approved Cross Country and Track & Field Alignment, 2017-2018 to 2020-21
APPROVED DRAFT TRACK AND FIELD ALIGNMENT – 2017-18 to 2020-21 – APPROVED JULY 15, 2017
For a graphical review of the draft alignment, use the web link at https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1QckxqoDqFXset6PlM8B–bk0qVQ&ll=37.803153988960545%2C-85.8404611328125&z=8, and select the appropriate class.
CLASS 1A (0-595)
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, Edmonson County, Fort Knox, Frederick Fraize, Green County, Hancock County, McLean County, Metcalfe County, Monroe County, Owensboro Catholic, Russellville, Todd County Central, Trinity (Whitesville), Washington County
Region 3 – Beth Haven, Brown, Evangel Christian, Holy Cross (Louisville), Kentucky Country Day, Louisville Collegiate, Portland Christian, Presentation, Shawnee, St. Francis, Valor Traditional, Walden, Whitefield Academy
Region 4 – Beechwood, Bellevue, Bishop Brossart, Calvary Christian, Covington Latin, Dayton, Heritage, Holy Cross (Covington), Lloyd Memorial, Ludlow, Newport, Newport Central Catholic, Silver Grove, St. Henry District, Villa Madonna, Walton-Verona, Williamstown
Region 5 – Augusta, Berea, Bracken County, Burgin, […]
07/14/17 – Rosters Open for Entry for 2017-18
Hope many of you as athletic administrators are back after taking advantage of the only two “down” weeks of the year with dead period. Again this year, there have been additional enhancements to the roster and school system including several that are currently in final development, and schools will be notified later in the summer of those options and through demonstrations at the regional meetings.
The KHSAA system (which is the ONLY system for roster and schedule entry that meets KHSAA rules and requirements), is now back online after our summer roster rollover process.
Here are the recommended steps for getting started for 2017-2018:
07/13/17 – Start of Softball Season Change Approved
Upon recommendation of the Commissioner’s Softball Advisory Committee, Staff and the KHSAA Board of Control, the change for the first playing date of the 2018 softball season has been approved.
Beginning with the 2017-18 school year (2018 playing season), the first date for a softball contest will be the first Monday following the second State Basketball Tournament – March 19. This change was made to assist with the crossover of basketball and softball, while also taking into consideration feedback from the coaches requesting more time to train and the ability to avoid weather issues related to the previous start date.
There was no change to any other important dates for softball.
2017-18 Important Softball Dates
First Day of Practice – Feb. 15
First Contest – March 19
District Tournaments – May 21-26
Region Tournaments – May 28-June 2
State Tournament – June 7-9
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[…]07/13/17 – Start of Baseball Season Change Approved
Upon recommendation of the Commissioner’s Baseball Advisory Committee, Staff and the KHSAA Board of Control, the change for the first playing date of the 2018 baseball season has been approved.
Beginning with the 2017-18 school year (2018 playing season), the first date for a baseball contest will be the first Monday following the second State Basketball Tournament – March 19. This change was made to assist with the crossover of basketball and baseball, while also taking into consideration feedback from the coaches requesting more time to train and the ability to avoid weather issues related to the previous start date.
There was no change to any other important dates for baseball.
2017-18 Important Baseball Dates
First Day of Practice – Feb. 15
First Contest – March 19
District Tournaments – May 21-26
Region Tournaments – May 28-June 2
State Tournament – June 7-9 & June 15-16
2017-18 KHSAA Board of Control
Jerry Wyman
President, 2017-2018
Director, 2014-2018
Louisville
Director of Academics, Activities, Athletics
Jefferson County Schools
Regions 6 & 7
Donna Bumps
President-Elect, 2017-2018
Director, 2016-2020
Bowling Green
Principal
Muhlenberg County High School
Regions 1-8
Reed Adkins
Director, 2017-2020
Pikeville
Pike County Schools
Superintendent
Regions 15-16
Bonnie Barnes
Director, 2017-2021
Lexington
Guidance Counselor
Henry Clay High School
Regions 9-16
Debbie Beichler
Director, 2015-2019
Mt. Washington
KDE Appointed Member
Retired Educator
Darrell Billings
Director, 2016-2020
Clay City
KDE Appointed Member
Private Enterprise
Kimberly Parker-Brown
Director, 2013-2017
Lexington
KDE Appointed Member
Faculty, Midway College
Michael Clines
Director, 2016-2020
Covington
Superintendent
Diocese of Covington
Regions 9-16
Mark Evans
Director, 2014-2018
Louisville
Athletic Director
Mercy Academy
Regions 1-8
Pete Galloway
Director, 2014-2018
Sedalia
KDE Appointed Member
Retired EducatorMore
2017-2018 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting Dates
2017-2018 APPROVED BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING SCHEDULE
July 14-15 **
Tuesday, September 19
(to be reconsidered at July 14-15 meeting)
KHSAA Annual Meeting of Schools – September 20)
November 15
January 11
February 21
May 8-9 **
PRP reigns again as king of Kentucky baseball under Bill Miller
BY MIKE FIELDS (June 17, 2017)
Thirty-five years ago Bill Miller coached Pleasure Ridge Park to a runner-up finish in the state baseball tournament. The Panthers lost to unbeaten Madison Central in the finals.
In 1985 PRP made it back to the title game but lost to Owensboro Catholic.
In 1993 the Panthers were one win away from a state championship again before falling to Harrison County.
That may have been three strikes against PRP, but Miller never lost faith that his program would someday break through and hit it big. In fact, he remembers telling people, “Once we win one, we’ll win a bunch.”
Miller’s not only a great coach, he’s a great prophet.
PRP won three consecutive state championships starting in 1994; the Panthers took home the big trophy again in 2008 and 2013; and on Saturday they claimed yet another state title by beating Simon Kenton 6-5 […]
06/15/17 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Championship Game Moved to 11 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2017
The start time for Saturday’s championship game of the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament has been moved to 11 a.m. With the potential for heat index delays on Saturday, the schedule adjustment was discussed during a conference call this afternoon between the KHSAA and the semifinal teams, and was approved by each head coach.
Friday’s semifinal games at Whitaker Bank Ballpark will remain as scheduled, with Simon Kenton taking on Marion County at 11 a.m., followed by McCracken County vs. Pleasure Ridge Park at 1:30 p.m.
The semifinals and championship game will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv through the NFHS Network, which is a subscription based service. Subscription plans for the NFHS Network are available for $9.95 a month. A monthly subscription, priced less than the cost of admission to a state championship event, entitles users to every broadcast by the KHSAA and the more than 40 participating […]
High school baseball has changed a lot in 50 years. Just ask Bobby Lynch
BY MIKE FIELDS (June 15, 2017)
Ashland’s 1967 state baseball champions were recognized during Saturday’s state finals at Whitaker Bank Ballpark to mark the 50th anniversary of their title.
Bobby Lynch, who was a standout pitcher on the Tomcat teams that won three consecutive championships (1966, ’67, ’68), was there with a few of his former teammates.
High school baseball is a whole ‘nother sport now than it was when Ashland beat Fort Knox 7-2 to win the state title at UK’s Shively Field 50 years ago this week.
The bases are still 90 feet apart; the pitching rubber is still 60 feet, 6 inches from home plate; it’s still three strikes and you’re out; but some of the rules and trappings of the high school game have changed considerably.
Well aware that we sounded like a couple of curmudgeons, Lynch and I discussed some of the differences between the game played in the ’60s and […]
06/13/17 – Six KHSAA Student-Athletes Selected For NFHS National Student Leadership Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2017
Six student-athletes from across the state will represent the Association at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit, July 17-19, at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, Ind. The six student-athletes will form the KHSAA’s Student Advisory Committee for the 2017-18 school year and will assist in the planning and execution of the Hype Student Leadership Conferences in August.
The KHSAA delegates for 2017 are:
Olivia Graber, Muhlenberg County
Karlee Mannon, St. Mary
Maggie Metzger, Assumption
Austin Wetherington, St. Mary
Amanda McConnell, DuPont Manual
Peyton Lipe, Muhlenberg County
This year’s National Student Leadership Summit is the third national conference since the program was revived in 2015 (it had been discontinued in 2010). The student-athletes selected to represent their states will split into groups and work through topical discussions on relevant and contemporary issues. The free program is designed to help students hone their leadership abilities […]
Geordon Blanton’s championship senior year
BY MIKE FIELDS (June 9, 2017)
J.C. Blanton remembers last summer when his son Geordon told him he’d like to win three state championships his senior year at Johnson Central.
“I told him if he got one he’d be lucky,” J.C. said.
Geordon must be a lucky guy; it helps that he’s an exceptional athlete, too.
After leading Johnson Central to its first state football title last fall, and after winning his second individual state wrestling title this past winter, Geordon Blanton is playing for the Golden Eagles in the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament this weekend.
Blanton hasn’t taken time yet to relax and reflect on just how special his championship senior year has been.
“I can sit back and think about everything this summer when my high school season is over,” he said. “Right now I want to make sure I live in the moment, enjoy it, and soak it all up.”
Jim Matney, who coached […]
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