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June, 2023

06/30/23- Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry Receives NFHS Citation for Section 2

2022-2023 News Releases

KHSAA Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry was one of eight individuals recognized on June 30, 2023 at the NFHS Annual Summer Meeting in Seattle. The eight 2023 state association Citation recipients are Larry White, Section 1, retired executive director, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA); Darren Bilberry, Section 2, assistant commissioner, Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA); Ernie Yarbrough, Section 3, assistant executive director/coordinator of officials, Georgia High School Association (GHSA); Todd Tharp, Section 4, assistant director, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA); Jennifer Schwartz, Section 5, associate director, Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA); Mike Whaley, Section 6, associate director, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA); Roger Blake, Section 7, retired executive director, California Interscholastic Federation (CIF); and Andy Barnes, Section 8, assistant executive director, Washington Interscholastic […]

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06/30/23 – Officials Supervisor of the Year Announced

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023

Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials, as well as a single supervisor of officials from among those sports. 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.

In addition to one official in each sport being named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport, the KHSAA also recognizes the Larry G. Boucher Officials Supervisor of the Year 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 Larry G. Boucher Officials Supervisor of the Year for the 2022-23 school year is Mark Shumate of Floyd Knobs, Indiana, for his […]

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06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Baseball

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023

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 baseball season is Scot Allison of Carlisle. 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, […]

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06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Softball

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023

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 softball season is Kevin Terry of Corbin. 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, […]

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06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Track & Field

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023

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 track & field season is Chris Thomas of Paint Lick. 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 […]

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Title IX Annual Reports- 2022-2023

Title IX Annual Reports

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KHSAA Coaches Rules Clinic and Officials Rules Clinic and Testing Schedule for 2023-2024

Working General

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Golf State First Round Site Selection Plans

Golf Working

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Golf Region Site Selection Plans

Golf Working

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2022-2023 KHSAA Participation Report

Annual Participation Reports-Compiled

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Middle School Season Limit Chart 23-24

Middle School Blog Updates and Information

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06/08/23 – How to Watch Baseball, Softball State Tournaments on KHSAA.tv

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 8, 2023

The 2022-23 athletic season will officially come to a close this weekend as the semifinal and final rounds of the 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball and Softball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare wrap up on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

All six remaining games across both tournaments will be webcast live on KHSAA.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network. Live audio from each webcast will be streamed for free on KHSAA.net.

A monthly pass to the NFHS Network costs $11.99 per month, billed immediately once per calendar month from the sign-up date, while an annual pass costs $79.99 per year. All passes include full access to live regular-season and postseason events, as well as immediate access to events when available On Demand, and can be canceled at any time. For more information on how to subscribe to the NFHS […]

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06/06/23 – Johnson, Ferree Named 2022-23 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 6, 2023

The 2022-23 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated this week on the campus of Midway University, as Rafaella Johnson of Elizabethtown (Cross Country) and George Ferree of Trinity (Louisville) (Wrestling) were recognized as the overall Student-Athletes of the Year.

Beginning in May 2016, Midway has presented a Female Student-Athlete of the Year award at each KHSAA girls’ state championship event. The awards program was expanded in 2019-20 to include male student-athletes, with Midway honoring a deserving student-athlete in each of the 19 officially recognized KHSAA sports and sport-activities.

The awards are based on athletic and academic achievement, as well as community service and leadership, with Midway choosing one overall Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year each academic year. School administrators, coaches and athletic directors nominate student-athletes online at khsaa.org, and the nominees are voted upon by a closed panel consisting of representatives from Midway.

 

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06/06/23 – Softball Worker Assignments & Information

Softball Working

Thank you for agreeing to work the final weekend of the 2023 Clark’s Pump-n-Shop Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare. Below is the list of your duties and explanations of reporting times (all times Eastern Time zone).

EVENT DETAILS
Date: June 9-10
Location: University of Kentucky’s John Cropp Stadium
570 Wildcat Ct., Lexington 40502
Tentative Schedule: https://khsaa.org/2023-state-softball-semifinals-finals-schedule-of-events/

TEAM ATTENDANTS

Heather Cavitt, Diane Griffitt

  • Arrive by 8:00 AM Friday, 12:30 PM Saturday. 
  • Greet team at the front gate, escort them to the warm-up area, collect line-up cards from coaches, and coordinate their warm-up times/areas.
  • Assist with getting teams to the proper dugout (the top team in the bracket is home and uses the 3B Dugout). 
  • Review timeline with coaches (infield, anthem protocols per grid)
  • Assist with securing postgame recognitions (All-tourney, MVP, etc.)
    • After each game on Friday, the losing team will get 2 […]

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06/06/23 – Baseball Workers Information Weekend #2 – Kentucky Proud Park

Baseball Working

Thank you for agreeing to work at the 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop State Baseball Tournament, presented by UK HealthCare.  We are excited to finish the event this weekend at Kentucky Proud Park on the UK Campus.  Below are details that should assist you.

Dates: Friday, June 9; Saturday, June 10
Site: Kentucky Proud Park
Address: 510 Wildcat Ct., Lexington
Parking: Upon turning onto Wildcat Court off of College Way, turn to your right to park in the purple lot.  
Check-In: Please check in at the Media/Team Check-Gate which is located to the right of the main entrance.
Arrival Time: 10:30 a.m. (ET) Thursday and Friday; 5:00 p.m. (ET) Saturday
Schedule of Games: https://khsaa.org/baseball/2023/statebaseballbracket.pdf

Staffing Assignments/Responsibilities:
Pass-Gate
Marilyn Mitchell, Les Broady

  • Check-in Staff, Teams, Vendors, Board, Media, Umpires
  • Disseminate Workers/Media Gift
  • Disseminate Media Vests-Log Vest Number for tracking and return.
  • Count Team Party Passes for Teams – […]

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