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- 03/13/20 (revised 04/02/20)- Athletic Dead Period Instituted for Athletic Programs in All Sports and Sport-Activities Due to Covid-19
- 03/16/20- Update on KHSAA Office Opening/Closing and Staff Availability
- Spring Football Practice Eliminated for 2020 for High and Middle Schools
- 03/09/20 – Tim Couch Selected To 2020 Class of NFHS National High School Hall of Fame
- 02/06/20 – Additional Timing Changes on Play Clock Approved in High School Football Rules
- 02/03/20- Football Scheduling Moratorium for 2021, Reminder that Contracts for Football for 2021 and Beyond Cannot be Signed at this time
- 01/30/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Football
- 01/16/20 – Board Approves Site and Date for Esports Championship, Approves Extensive Survey of Officials’ Fees, Reviews Ongoing Operations
- 12/09/19- Football Schools Reminded to Submit Spring Practice Date Options
- 12/4/19- Reminder about Pre-Purchased Woodford Club Seats for All 6 Championship Games- Pick-up Instructions
- 12/04/19 – UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Info
- 11/19/19 – Board Reviews Fall Sports Championships and Ongoing Operations
- 2019 KHSAA State Football Tickets Availability
- 2019 Fourth Round Pairings
- 2019 Third Round Football Pairings
- 2019 RPI Running Bracket Helper
- 11/06/19 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Becomes Title Sponsor of KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
- 2019 Football Bracket Builder
- 10/18/19- Information On Ordering Tickets to 2019 KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
- 10/18/19- Final Reminder-Football Nominations Sought For Midway Student Athlete-of-the-Year Award
- Kentucky High School Scoreboard Show
- 09/30/19 – Official KHSAA RPI Rankings Unveiled
- RPI Calculation Steps
- 09/23/19 – KHSAA and Midway University Expand Student-Athlete Awards Program
- 09/16/19- Football Nominations Sought For Male and Female Midway Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards
- 09/05/19 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Football, Soccer, Volleyball and Field Hockey
- 08/13/19 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Now Online for FB, FH, SO & VB Officials
- 08/09/19- Football Contact Practice Reminder
- 08/04/19-2019 Football Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches
- 07/17/19- Heat and Humidity Reminders for Member Schools Representatives
- 07/15/19- Changes in 7-Person Mechanics Minimal for 2019
- 07/11/19 – Board Finalizes Golf Format; Addresses Tennis Championships and Future of Esports
- 07/10/19- Post Dead Period Football Practice Reminders
- 02/19/19 – Board of Control Addresses Future Postseason Formats for Fall Championships
- Basic Explanation and Plan, the New RPI to be used for Football
- 02/12/2019-Commissioner’s Statement on NFHS Football Rule Change Related to Replay
- 01/16/19 – Board of Control Sets Sites for State Softball and State Archery; Reviews Football Playoff Format
- 12/04/18- Football Schools Required to Submit Spring Practice Date Options
- 11/27/18 – KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Info
- 10/15/18 – 2018 KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Tickets Available Online
- 10/15/18- Information On Ordering Tickets to 2018 KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
- 09/26/18 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials
- 09/25/18 – Board of Control Addresses Future Championship Formats and Schedules in Several Sports
- 08/31/18 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Football, Soccer, Field Hockey
- 08/13/18 – Football Part 2 Exam Available for Officials
- 08/06/18-2018 Football Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches
- 08/01/18- Memo and Update to KHSAA Football Assigning Secretaries
- 07/23/18 – Eight Student-Athletes Headed to NSLS; Three Staff Members Appointed to NFHS Committees
- 06/24/18-Dead Period Reminders, Middle and High School
- 06/15/18- Reminders about Off Season Football Practice, Workouts and Equipment
- 05/10/18- Football Contract Moratorium, Final Alignment for 2019 to 2022, Scheduling Grid, Cross-Bracketing
- 05/09/18 – Board of Control Addresses Football Alignment, Scheduling Grid, Cross Bracketing
- 04/25/18- Reminder about Football Scrimmages and Contact Restrictions
- 04/09/18- Implementation of HB290, Play Against Home School Individuals
- 04/09/18- Reminder About Corresponding Date Rollover – 2018-19 through 2021-22 And Changes in Basketball, Tennis and Track & Field Schedules
- 02/23/18-Football Schedule Moratorium, Draft 2019 Alignment Procedures
- 02/21/18 – Board of Control Addresses Postseason Formats, Future Sites and Alignment For Several Sports
- 2019-2020 Through 2022-2023 Draft Football Alignment
- 02/14/18 – NFHS Announces KHSAA Coach of the Year Honorees for 2016-17
- 01/18/18-Football Alignment Update and Opportunity to Play Into a Higher Class and Withdraw from District
- 12/06/17- Football Schools Required to Submit Spring Practice Date Options
- 11/29/17 – 2017 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Info
- 11/08/17- High School Playoff Games Again Asked to Honor Veterans at Week 2 Games
- 09/01/17 – Reminder about Shortened and Interrupted Football Games
- 08/30/17-Rescheduled Football Games Due to Anticipated Weather
- 08/08/17-Football Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches
- 08/08/17 – NFHS Announces Football Publication Corrections and Interpretations
- 08/01/17-Football Officiating Crew Communication Devices Guidelines and Restrictions
- 03/30/17 – KHSAA Revising Office Hours Effective April 3, 2017
- 12/12/16- Officiate Kentucky Day Information
- 12/06/16- Schools Required to Submit Spring Practice Dates
- 12/01/16 – 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Information
- 11/26/16 – Revised and Updated Schedule, 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl State Football Finals
- 11/18/16- Single Game Tickets for Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl State Football Championships
- 11/10/16- High School Playoff Games Again Asked to Honor Veterans at Week 2 Games
- 11/07/16 – Information On Ordering Tickets to 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals
- WORKING DRAFT- Football Brackets 2016 (UNOFFICIAL)
- 09/20/16 – KHSAA Issues Rulings on Unsporting Acts and Shortened Games in Football
- 09/09/16 – KHSAA to Participate in “Team Up, Speak Up to Fight Concussions” on September 13
- 08/25/16 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Football, Soccer
- 08/15/16 – Part 2 Football Test Reminder
- 08/01/16 – 2016 Football Rules Clinic Now Available Online
- 07/28/16 – Board of Control Finalizes Championship Dates for Football, Field Hockey
- 07/25/16 – Reminder about Heat Index Procedures – FB & FH
- 07/11/16 – Important Reminders About the Start of Football Practice
- KHSAA Sports Contacts, 2016-2017 and beyond
- 06/22/16 – Reminder about Equipment Issuance During Dead Period (USA Football)
- 2016-2017 Official Ball Adoptions
- 05/12/16 – Board of Control Names Spalding Official Ball Sponsor
- 04/22/16 – Reminder Bylaw 23 Limitation of Seasons
- 04/04/16 – Reminders About Spring Football Practice and Rest of School Year
- 03/24/16 – Board of Control Approves Football Playoff Structure in 5A, 6A; Issuance of RFP for Official Ball
- Board Approves Cross-Bracket Pairings for 2016-18 in Class 5A, 6A; Moratorium Lifted on Contracts
- Bylaw 23 Provisions – Football Practice Regulations
- 01/29/16 – Board Approves Final Football Alignment Moves, Resolves Cross-Bracketing Review for 2016 through 2018
- 01/28/16 – Board of Control Addresses Football Alignment, Bracketing; Baseball Pitch Count; Swimming and Diving State Qualifiers
- 01/26/16 – Reminder About Moratorium on Signing 2017 Football Contracts (and beyond)
- 12/03/15 – Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Schedule
- 11/27/15 – Schedule Set For 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
- 11/19/15 – Board Approves Revised Schedule For State Baseball, Tennis Tournaments
- 11/12/15 – Information On Ordering Tickets to 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals
- 11/10/15 – High School Playoff Contests Asked to Honor Veterans
- 11/03/15 – NFL Releases New Study on Helmets
- 10/31/15 – Final End of Season FB Tiebreaker Results
- 10/30/15 – Update On Schedule For 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
- 10/29/15 – Reminders about Football Playoffs and Final Regular Season Week
- 10/26/15 – 2016 State Bass Fishing Site Announced, Upcoming KHSAA.tv Webcast and Audio Schedule, Lincoln County Sanctioned
- 10/11/15 – Reminder – Fall Postseason Eligibility Limited To Those On Postseason Roster
- 10/01/15 – Riherds.com to Sponsor Above and Beyond Awards at All State Championship Events
- 09/30/15 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials
- 09/04/15 – Reminder about Heat Index/Drones at Competition
- 09/02/15 – KHSAA Sanctions Bell County, Taylor County For Bylaw 23 Violations
- 08/29/15- Reminder about 8 Quarter Participation Limit for Football
- 08/26/15 – Board of Control Reviews Classification and Triennial Survey Results; Approves Several Championship Sites
- 08/25/15 – Initial Football, Soccer Statistical Leader Reports Available
- 08/21/15 – Reminder about Statistics Entry – Soccer and Football
- 08/14//15 – Reminder about Football Scrimmage Limitations
- 08/11/15 – Football Rules Clinic Now Available Online
- 07/31/15 – Reminder about Heat Index as Full Gear FB Practice Begins
- 07/23/15 – Football Officials Mechanics Change/Clarification; FBZ Clarification
- 07/10/15 – Reminders as Football Allowable Helmet Period Begins
- 05/18/15 – Board of Control Approves Compliance Forms for Football Revisions
- 05/13/15 – Board of Control Adopts New Football Compliance Forms, Competitive Cheer Regional Rotation
- 04/22/15 – Board of Control Approves Recommended Safety Revisions and Future Championship Schedule for Football, Swimming Alignment
- 04/22/15-Final Changes Adopted for Football in Response to NFHS Task Force Recommendations
- 04/22/15-Football Equipment Timelines
- 04/22/15-Final Bylaw 23 Changes Necessary Due to Emergency Adoption of NFHS Task Force Recommendations
- 04/25/15-Order of Championship Football Games 2015-2018
- 03/30/15 – DRAFT Bylaw 23 Changes Necessary Due to Emergency Adoption of NFHS Task Force Recommendations (NOT FINAL, DRAFT ONLY)
- 03/30/15-DRAFT Information Regarding Emergency Policy Changes, Football Practice Limitation Changes Due to Concussion Recommendations from NFHS DRAFT NOT FINAL ADOPTED LANGUAGE
- 01/28/15 – Board of Control Approves Revised Archery Competition Rules and Alignment for 2015
- 01/14/15 – First Basketball Statistical Leader Reports Released; NFHS Names Mueller, Bender National Coaches of the Year
- 12/08/14 – KHSAA Sanctions Football Officials, Officials’ Association for Rule Misapplication
- 11/18/14 – KHSAA Extends Football Championship Agreement With Russell Athletic, Western Kentucky University Through 2018
- 11/03/14 – High School Playoff Contests Asked to Honor Veterans
- 11/01/14 – Final End of Season FB TieBreaker Results
- 10/31/14 – Reminders about Football Playoffs and Final Regular Season Week
- 10/29/14 – Tentative Football Tiebreaker Calculations Available
- 10/27/14 – Fall Sports Postseason In Full Swing; Hopkinsville Penalized for Bylaw Violations
- 10/25/14-Interim Football TieBreaker Calculations Posted
- 10/22/14 – Information On Ordering Tickets to Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals
- 09/03/14 – First Football, Soccer Statistical Leader Reports Released
- 09/02/14 – NFHS Football Rules Interpretations/Clarification/Corrections 2014
- 08/29/14 – Part 2 Exam Ends Sunday; Free Clinic Ends Monday
- 08/23/14 – Reminder about Interrupted Football Games
- 08/22/14 – Heat Index Reminder, All Sports but Particularly Football Contests Played 8/22 and 8/23
- 08/16/14 – Reminder about Carryover Ejections from 2013-2014
- 08/05/14 – Football Rules Clinic Now Online
- 08/06/14 – Football Equipment Restrictions and Reminders
- 08/01/14-Football Overtime Procedures
- 08/01/14 – Reminder about Video Standards and Exchange Rules for Football
- 07/21/14 – Football Individual Minimum Practice Reminder
- 07/15/14 – Board of Control Recommends Use of Protective Head Gear in Softball; Makes Football Alignment Adjustment
- 07/10/14 – Reminder about Changes in Football Preseason Practice Rules
- 06/13/14 – Bluegrass State Games 7 on 7 for Football
- 06/03/14 – Important Memo From NOCSAE re:Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings
- 05/22/14 – 2014 NFHS Kickoff Coverage
- 05/13/14 – Board of Control Approves Future Championship Sites, Football Alignment
- 05/13/14 – Board of Control Adopts Football Alignment for 2015-2018
- 05/13/14 – Final Adopted Alignment for 2015 to 2018 Playing Seasons (revised 7/14/2014)
- 04/16/14 – Scheduling Grid for 2015-2018, Week 0
- 04/15/14 – Board of Control Adds Field Hockey For 2014-15; Approves Football Alignment Draft for 2015-18
- 04/15/14 – Football DRAFT Alignment of Teams, 2015-2018
- 04/15/14 – Football Draft Alignment Information and Feedback
- 03/28/14 – Football 8th Region Official Association Interest
- 03/20/14 – Board of Control Adopts Official Soccer and Volleyball, Approves Football Playing-up Report
- 01/28/14 – Football Alignment Update and Opportunity to Play Into a Higher Class
- 01/27/14 – Board of Control Discusses Football Realignment at January Meeting
- 12/09/13 – Boys Sweet 16® Press Conference Tuesday; Competitive Cheer Championships Saturday; Football Championship Review
- 12/06/13 – 10:30 am – Changes in Schedule, State Football Finals
- 12/05/13 – 9:30 a.m. Current Status – KHSAA Football Finals – Weather Related Announcement
- 12/03/13 – KHSAA Partners With First String Media, PrepSpin.com For Enhanced Web Streaming Network
- 11/22/13 – On-Demand Printing For KHSAA Championship Programs
- 11/01/13 – Fairview High School Receives Sanctions From KHSAA; Football Team Removed From Postseason Play
- 10/29/13 – Reminders about Football Playoffs and Final Regular Season Week
- 10/22/13 – Information On Ordering Tickets to State Football Finals
- 10/17/13 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials
- 10/09/13 – Commissioner Issues Clarification about Postgame Activity, Corrections to Erroneous Media and Social Media Reports
- 10/08/13 – Commissioner’s Directive on Postgame Activity
- 09/30/13 – Golf Regionals Underway; KHSAA To Honor Past Championship Teams
- 08/30/13 – Additional Information Received – Riddell Helmets with Helmet Add-ons
- 08/30/13 – Quick FB 0 Week Wrap Up
- 08/30/13 – Heat Timeouts Mandated for Football Week 1, August 30 and 31
- 08/26/13 – Video Replay and Video Board Reminders for Schools
- 08/23/13 – Heat Reminders and Time-Out Procedures Reiterated for Football games
- 08/12/13 – Reminder about Football Running Clock Procedure
- 08/10/13 – NOCSAE Position Statement Revised Again Helmet Attachments, Clarification for Coaches and Officials
- 08/05/13 – Reminder about Approved Football Experimental Playing Rule
- 08/05/13 – Reminder about Accurate Football Schedules
- 07/23/13 – New Track/XC Alignment Approved; Football Draft Alignments; Tackett Receives New 4-Year Contract
- 07/23/13 – Football Playoff Survey Released, Board approves Results
- 07/22/13 – Reminder about Adding Shoulder Pads to Helmet as allowable gear for Football
- 07/17/2013 – NOCSAE Releases Additional Statement on Helmet Shell Attachments
- 03/25/2013 – NAERA Statement on Helmets with After-Market Enhancements
- 02/23/13 – 2013 Spring Football Practice Schedules Released
- 02/01/13 – Long Range Schedule – Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
- 12/21/2012 – Reminders about what football gear/equipment can be worn throughout the year
- 11/26/12 – Fans Invited to Participate in Russell Athletic Football Challenge!
- 11/04/12 – Results of 2011-2012 Football Playoff Format Survey of Member Schools
- 08/02/12- Reminder about Schedule for 2012 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl
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