November, 2022
11/29/22 – Esports Winter Championship Update & Spring Calendar
Teams participating in esports should mark their calendar for Friday, Dec. 16th, as the semifinals and finals in each state-sanctioned offering will be contested that day at the UKFCU Esports Lounge at The Cornerstone on UK’s campus.
A detailed time schedule for the event can be found at https://khsaa.org/2022-fall-esports-championship-schedule-of-events/
Teams that qualify for the in-person event will be sent instructions to join a conference call on Monday, December 12 at 2 PM (ET). Event details including parking, check-in procedures, ticketing, and other pertinent information related to the event will be discussed during the call. Details about joining the call will be sent to participating coaches at a later date.
In addition, a tentative schedule for the 2023 spring season is included below to assist with planning purposes for the next season. The spring championship event will be held the week of April 24 with an exact date to be determined in the coming weeks.
[…]11/23/22 – State Dance Time Schedules & Instructions Now Available
Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2022-23 KHSAA State Dance Championships presented by UK HealthCare. First and foremost, we would like to thank the regional host schools for all of their hard work and the success of the regional competitions. There are several items for your review on the Dance page of the KHSAA website, including the state instructions, time schedules, order of appearance, maps, and more.
TIME SCHEDULES
PARTICIPATING TEAMS CONFERENCE CALL
Participating Teams are also invited to join the KHSAA in a conference call that will take place on Monday, December 5 at 3:00 PM (ET). Details about joining the call will be sent to participating coaches. State Championship details including parking, check-in procedures, ticketing, and other pertinent details related to attending the event will be discussed.
STATE INSTRUCTIONS
State Championship […]
11/23/22 – State Competitive Cheer Time Schedules & Instructions Now Available
Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2022-23 KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships presented by UK HealthCare. First and foremost, we would like to thank the regional host schools for all of their hard work and the success of the regional competitions. There are several items for your review on the Competitive Cheer page of the KHSAA website, including the state instructions, time schedules, order of appearance, maps, and more.
TIME SCHEDULES
PARTICIPATING TEAMS CONFERENCE CALL
Participating Teams are also invited to join the KHSAA in a conference call that will take place on Monday, December 5 at 1:30 PM (ET). Details about joining the call will be sent to participating coaches. State Championship details including parking, check-in procedures, ticketing, and other pertinent details related to attending the event will be discussed.
STATE INSTRUCTIONS
State Championship […]
2022 UK Orthopaedics State Football Finals Worker Assignments and Information
PLEASE CONTACT JENNY BY TUESDAY MORNING IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO WORK ONE OR MORE GAMES OF THE STATE FOOTBALL FINALS.
If you have issues contact Jenny Elder (jelder@khsaa.org) at 859-221-1203, Julian Tackett (jtackett@khsaa.org) at 859-229-3916 or Butch Cope (bcope@khsaa.org) at 859-351-1833. We should be back to full strength for staffing this year but need as much time as possible to move things around if someone is unavailable. If you would, you can simply send a text to Jenny confirming that you are working if that works quicker for you. It is important if at all possible that you be available for all games to ensure the best experience for the participants.
As you likely know, Jenny Elder is now our Event Services Director and your primary pre-event contact, while Mr. Tackett and Mr. Cope will be your primary on-site contacts for this event. The preliminary worker’s list for the finals workers is online at […]
11/21/22 – NFHS Part 2 Exam for Officials in BK, SW & WR Now Online
NFHS Part 2 Exams for licensed officials in the sports of Basketball, Swimming, and Wrestling are now available online.
The Part 2 Exams will be open until 11:59 p.m. (ET) based on the following schedules:
- Swimming & Diving: Monday, Jan. 23
- Wrestling: Monday, Jan. 30
- Basketball: Monday, Feb. 13
Login at https://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 35 questions correct out of 50 is required for a passing score.
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.
Please keep in […]
2022-2023 KHSAA Region/State Entries/Results
KHSAA State Swimming and Diving Presented by UK HealthCare
11/17/22- Rupp Arena Signs Multi-Year deal to Continue Partnership with KHSAA
Lexington, KY (November 17, 2022) – The OVG360 managed Rupp Arena is proud to partner with KHSAA to extend the contract to host KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 Tournament and KHSAA Girls Sweet 16 Tournament, keeping the tournament in Central KY for at least 3 more years. Tickets, including entire tournament season tickets, will be available for purchase in December during the holiday season. With this announcement, the nationally recognized and award nominated Rupp Arena keeps its commitment to showcase the greatest athletes in the state along with the great entertainers that visit Lexington on an annual basis.
“We are delighted to extend our formal hosting agreement with Rupp Arena and the Central Bank Center through the 2025 season. I know our Board of Control, staff and our member schools are delighted with the chance to continue showcasing our girls’ basketball tournament in the venue that has hosted our boys’ event for the better part of […]
11/16/22 – Board of Control Approves Items Passed at Annual Meeting, Distribution of Enrollment Information, Wrestling State First Round Site
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 16, 2022
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its third regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving items passed at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Schools and the authorization to distribute enrollment information to be used in classification upon receipt from Kentucky Department of Education, as well as the recommendation for Atherton to host the 2023 Wrestling State First Round for Regions 1-4.
On Sept. 22, the KHSAA conducted its Annual Meeting at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Delegates in attendance voted on proposals submitted by the Board for consideration, as required by 702 KAR 7:065 and the annual review of Association rules. The passing of Proposal 2022-01 to amend Bylaw 9 to remove basketball pre-practice restrictions on students in grade 9 and above who have already represented a school was officially approved for 2023-24 adoption by the Board at Wednesday’s meeting. The change […]
11/16/22 – Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Expands Partnership as Official Fuel of KHSAA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 16, 2022
Clark’s Pump-N-Shop and the KHSAA announced Wednesday that they have expanded their existing partnership to make Clark’s Pump-N-Shop the Official Fuel of the KHSAA through 2025.
“The partnership with Clark’s Pump-N-Shop has been an exciting addition to the KHSAA’s central mission of providing a rewarding interscholastic experience for student-athletes across the Commonwealth,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We look forward to expanding our relationship with an organization so deeply rooted in Kentucky.”
After its first year as a KHSAA partner in 2021-22, Clark’s Pump-N-Shop recognized the value of taking its support to the next level by becoming a category leader. The Kentucky-based family business, owned by Brent and Rick Clark, will occupy a presence at all KHSAA State Championship events and continue its title sponsorships of the Baseball, Softball and Track & Field State Championships.
With 36 of its 62 total locations operated across Northeast and Central Kentucky, Clark’s Pump-N-Shop […]
11/16/22- Football Schools Reminded to Submit Spring Practice Date Options
Per KHSAA Bylaw 23, each school must submit its spring practice dates on or before December 15, 2022, for the spring, 2023 spring practice period. Failure to submit these dates by December 15, per the Bylaw, results in the school not being permitted to conduct spring practice.
Once submitted, these dates cannot be changed without the request of the member school Principal, and only then, to a period starting with the Monday following the last date of the originally adopted Spring Break for the school. There will be NO extensions due to coaching vacancies, etc. THE SETTING OF THESE DATES IS A FUNCTION OF SCHOOL CALENDAR AND NOT PERSONNEL IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE SPRING SPORTS CONFLICTS.
Go to this link —
http://khsaa.org/fb103-spring-practice-dates-designation/ and submit your dates for 2023 on or before December 15, 2022.
The Spring Practice regulations are reprinted below–
Each football school may conduct ten (10) spring practice periods of not more […]
11/14/22- Information to Order Football Finals Tickets
It is again time for us to turn on orders for the 2022 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals.
Here are some notes about this year’s finals and ticket sales:
- The games will again be played at Kroger Field at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
- Advance ticket purchases INCLUDE parking charges. There will be no additional parking charge for those holding a pre-purchased ticket as any price is included in the ticket fee.
- All ticketing is digital-only through GoFan, the official ticket system for the KHSAA.
- There will be no walk-up cash option for purchasing tickets, the event is digital only!
- The schedule for this year’s event has games scheduled as follows (All times Eastern):
Friday, December 2nd – 1A – 12 PM, 2A – 4 PM, 4A – 8 PM
Saturday, December 3rd – 3A – 12 PM, 6A – 4 PM, 5A – 8 PM
For ticketing details, see […]
11/15/22 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year Award
For the seventh year, UK Orthopaedics 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 student-athlete 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 student must have participated and been a member of an athletic team during the 2021-22 academic year.
- Nominations should be submitted by January 31, 2023, to the KHSAA via form GE36 at http://khsaa.org/ge36-uk-healthcare-comeback-athlete-of-the-year/.
- Nominees will then be sent to UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for review and selection.
Nominees will be automatically forwarded to UK HealthCare and the Sports Medicine Staff for […]
11/10/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Volleyball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 10, 2022
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 volleyball season is Bill Renzi of Russell. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national level, […]
11/07/22 – Dance State Advancers Numbers Released
The number of state qualifiers from each region and each division of Dance is released in this notice. Statewide declarations supported advancers to be pro-rated by region so as not to penalize larger regions. After reviewing the declarations/withdrawals, this chart illustrates the updated number of squads per division and per region that will qualify for state competition.
Jazz
Hip Hop
Pom
Game Day
Region
Teams Entered
Total Advancing to State
Teams Entered
Total Advancing to State
Teams Entered
Total Advancing to State
Teams Entered
Total Advancing to State
1
6
4
8
4
11
6
7
4
2
4
2
14
8
10
5
6
3
3
4
2
15
8
13
7
5
3
4
4
2
8
4
4
2
4
2
Totals
18
10
45
24
38
20
22
12
The 2022-2023 KHSAA State Dance Championships will be held on December 11 at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester. After […]
2022 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Award Winners
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 1A Final
- Mingua Beef Jerky Most Valuable Player – Blake Birchfield (Pikeville)
- Runner-up – Raceland
- Champion – Pikeville
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 2A Final
- Mingua Beef Jerky Most Valuable Player – Austin Waddell (Beechwood)
- Runner-up – Mayfield
- Champion – Beechwood
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 4A Final
- Mingua Beef Jerky Most Valuable Player – Avery Bodner (Boyle County)
- Runner-up – Corbin
- Champion – Boyle County
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 3A Final
- Mingua Beef Jerky Most Valuable Player – Gavin Copenhaver (Christian Academy-Louisville)
- Runner-up – Bardstown
- Champion – Christian Academy-Louisville
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 6A Final
- Mingua Beef Jerky Most Valuable Player – Travis Egan (Bullitt East)
- Runner-up – Male
- Champion – Bullitt East
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Class 5A Final
- Mingua Beef Jerky Most Valuable Player – Ty Bryant (Frederick Douglass)
- Runner-up – Bowling Green
- Champion […]
11/03/22 – Competitive Cheer State Advancers Numbers Released
The number of qualifiers for each region and each division of Competitive Cheer is released in this notice. Statewide declarations supported the divisions with more than 16 participating schools entered to be pro-rated by region so as not to penalize larger regions. Any division with less than 16 entries will advance to the KHSAA State Championships provided each squad competes at the region event. After reviewing the declarations/withdrawals, this chart illustrates the updated number of squads per division and per region that will qualify for state competition.
All-Girls Small – minimum 5, maximum of 15
All-Girls Medium – minimum 16, maximum of 19
All-Girls Large – minimum 20, maximum of 23
All-Girls Super – minimum 24, maximum of 30
Coed Division – 1 or more boys, minimum 5, maximum of 30
Game Day, Small (minimum 5, maximum 17)
Game Day, Large (minimum 18, maximum 30)
Region
Teams Entered
Total Advancing to State
[…]11/02/22 – Volleyball State Tournament to Continue at George Rogers Clark
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 2, 2022
For the third consecutive year, the final rounds of the KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament Presented by UK HealthCare will wrap up at George Rogers Clark in Winchester. Cardinal Arena will host four quarterfinal matches on Thursday, Nov. 3, followed by the semifinals and final on Friday, Nov. 4.
Tickets for each match are available online only and can be purchased in advance at khsaatickets.org.
Play begins Thurdsay at noon ET when McCracken County and Bowling Green take the court, followed by Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Boyd County at 2 p.m., Whitley County vs. Notre Dame at 5 p.m. and Mercy vs. Assumption bringing the night to a close at 7 p.m.
Friday’s semifinals will be played at noon and 2 p.m., with the championship match scheduled for 7 p.m. that night.
All seven […]
11/01/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Soccer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 1, 2022
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 soccer season is Don Galito of Russell Springs. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national […]
11/01/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Field Hockey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 1, 2022
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 field hockey season is Rick Moir of Louisville. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national […]
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