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August, 2022

08/29/22 – Competitive Cheer Rules Clinic Now Available

Cheer Blog Updates

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Competitive Cheer is available beginning today, August 29. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) and whether or not the coach receives pay.

For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to https://schools.khsaa.org/ and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.

  • August 29 to October 6– the Competitive Cheer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
  • October 7 to October 21 – the Competitive Cheer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
  • October 22 to November 5 – the Competitive Cheer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw 27 schedule […]

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08/19/22 – HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open

2022-2023 News Releases

Mark your calendars to plan to attend one of the two KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences scheduled for September 15 (Bowling Green) and September 16 (Lexington).

WHAT IS HYPE?
HYPE is a one-day student leadership conference where students will enjoy educational interaction with each other to discuss issues and garner information to take back and share/implement with their teams and student body.  The event is staged and presented by the KHSAA Student-Athlete Group.

DATES/LOCATIONS
Thursday, September 15 – Knicely Conference Center (2355 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green 42101).

Friday, September 16 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St. Lexington, next to Rupp Arena). LEXINGTON CONFERENCE IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 8/24/22.

COST
There is no charge to attend.  Schools are responsible for transportation and any meals.

REGISTER
Register here.  The registration deadline is Thursday, Sept. 8.  A school is limited to a maximum of 18 students.  […]

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PlayVS Detailed Game Information

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08/16/22 – KAPOS Coaches Conference Information

Cheer Blog Updates

On behalf of the Kentucky Association of Pep Organization Sponsors (KAPOS), the KHSAA wanted to send a note to member schools about the upcoming KAPOS Coaches Conference. This year’s event will be Saturday, August 27 at the KHSAA Office in Lexington. For more details and registration information, use the link below. Please contact KAPOS with any questions about this event. Coaches Conference

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08/15/22- 2022 KHSAA Annual Meeting Reminder

Athletic Department Blog Updates

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 2022 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on September 22 at the Central Bank Center (FKA Lexington Center). Final agenda documents are being published as they become final in the coming weeks, but the meeting is expected to begin at approximately 8:00 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/

This meeting, which is not mandatory for membership, will not have a virtual option.

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 […]

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08/09/22 – Tentative Host Sites for 2022 Regionals in Cross Country

Cross Country Blog Updates

*As of 08/26/22, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2022 Cross Country Regionals. This link will continue to be updated as host sites are confirmed.

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08/08/22 – NFHS Part 2 Exams for Licensed Officials in FH, FB, SO & Now Available

Field Hockey Blog Updates

NFHS Part 2 exams for licensed officials in the sports of Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, and Volleyball are now available online.

The Part 2 Exams will be open until 11:59 p.m. (ET) based on the following schedules.
Soccer – Monday, September 26
Field Hockey – Monday, October 3
Volleyball – Monday, October 10
Football – Monday, October 24

There are no extensions or opportunities to pay a late fee and complete the exam outside of the window listed above. 

Login at https://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the exam.  A minimum of 35 correct answers out of 50 is required to be considered passing.  The exam is also used for advancement in levels of officiating.  First-year officials are not required to take the exam, however, if any first-year official has completed the licensing requirements, the test may be taken.

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08/08/22- Scam Social Media Account Response

2022-2023 News Releases

The KHSAA and NFHS are aware of the many phishing attempts made by fake social media accounts. Scammers create these accounts to trick users into sharing posts that contain links to malicious sites and disclosing personal information. The scam accounts will often use the KHSAA logo or brand name to further confuse schools and fans. 

To protect yourself and other users from these fake accounts, please verify you are only sharing information from the KHSAA’s official accounts, @khsaa and @khsaaevents. If you come across a fake account, please report it by following the platform-specific instructions below:

For Twitter:

  • Open the profile you’d like to report.
  • Select the three-dot icon.
  • Select Report, and then select the type of issue you’d like to report.
  • For Facebook:

  • Go to the impersonating profile or Page.
  • Click the three-dot icon below the cover photo.
  • If you’re reporting a Page, select Find Support or Report Page. If […]

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  • 08/03/22 – Field Hockey Rules Clinic Now Available for Coaches and Officials

    Field Hockey Blog Updates

    The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Field Hockey is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay.

    For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to https://schools.khsaa.org/ and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.

    For officials, login to the officials’ subdomain at https://officials.khsaa.org/.

    OFFICIALS

    • August 3 to September 1 – the Field Hockey Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
    • September 2 to September 16 – the Field Hockey Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
    • September 17 to October 1 – the Field Hockey Clinic will be online only and may be viewed […]

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    08/03/22- Football Clinic Availability Reminder for Officials and Coaches

    Football Blog Updates

    Though the clinic has been online for access since July 27, the mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is officially available today, August 3.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. Those that took the clinic before August 3 have already received credit for completion.

    For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to https://schools.khsaa.org/ and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.

    For officials, login to the officials’ subdomain at https://officials.khsaa.org/.

    OFFICIALS (Football)

    • July 27 to September 22 (Officials) – the clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
    • September 23 to October 7 (Officials) – the clinic will be online only and […]

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    08/03/22 – Volleyball Online Rules Clinic For Coaches & Officials Now Available

    Officials Division Blog Updates

    The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball is now available today, August 3.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay.

    For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to https://schools.khsaa.org/ and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.

    For officials, login to the officials’ subdomain at https://officials.khsaa.org/.

    OFFICIALS

    • August 3 to September 8 (Officials) – the Volleyball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
    • September 9 to September 23 (Officials) – the Volleyball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
    • September 24 to October 8 (Officials) – the Volleyball Clinic will be online […]

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    08/03/22 – Soccer Online Rules Clinic For Coaches & Officials Now Available

    Officials Division Blog Updates

    The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is now available today, August 3.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay.

    For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to https://schools.khsaa.org/ and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.

    For officials, login to the officials’ subdomain at https://officials.khsaa.org/.

    OFFICIALS

    • August 3 to August 25 (Officials) – the Soccer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
    • August 26 to September 9 (Officials) – the Soccer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
    • September 10 to September 24 (Officials) – the Soccer Clinic will be online […]

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    08/03/22 – Cross Country Online Rules Clinic for Coaches Now Available

    Cross Country Blog Updates

    The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country is available beginning today, August 3. 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 3 to September 15 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
    • September 16 to September 30 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
    • October 1 to October 15 – 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 with many […]

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    2022 Football District Standings

    Football Working

    FINAL FOR 2022

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    2022 Advanced Athletic Administrators Workshop

    Advanced Workshop 2022-2023

    This workshop will be held in Lexington at our offices and will offer a deep dive into current Constitution and Bylaws provisions, use of forms and operational notes. This meeting will be held on September 21. This meeting will count for six hours of the hours required for Athletic Director continual improvement in Bylaw 25

    REGISTRATION
    Registration is open and online at https://bit.ly/3jyVRTH. There is no charge for the registration.

    MEETING FORMAT AND MATERIAL
    The meeting will only be offered this year as an in-person option due to facility constraints and equipment. Meeting material will be posted on the KHSAA website and all registered attendees will be provided any update.

    GPS ADDRESS
    For those that have not been to our offices, the GPS address is 2280 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY 40505.

    SCHEDULE
    We will begin at 8:30 a.m. Registration will begin around 8:00. We will adjourn not later than 2:30 pm.

    LUNCH
    A box […]

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