July, 2023
2023-2024 KHSAA Golf Hard Card
2023-2024 KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Local Rules and Conditions of Competition for KHSAA Events
Play is governed by the Rules of Golf effective January 2019, and where applicable, by the following Local Rules and Terms of the Competition. Committee Procedures refers to the Committee Procedures section in the current Official Guide to the Rules of Golf. The Committee refers to the Tournament Committee assigned to each event. The Committee is the KHSAA staff through the manager at all KHSAA postseason competitions. Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule is the general penalty (2-strokes in Stroke Play / Loss of Hole in Match Play)
Abnormal Course Conditions
Ground Under Repair is any area encircled by a white line, including gallery crosswalks (except dropping zones or out of bounds), newly trenched areas, including grass-covered cables, and french drains, which are trenches filled with rocks or […]
07/31/23 – Cross Country Online Rules Clinic for Coaches Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country is now available today, July 31. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay.
COACHES
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“.
- July 31 to Sept. 14 (Coaches) – the Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 15 to September 29 (Coaches) – the Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- September 30 to Oct. 14 (Coaches) – the Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) during this period. After this time, […]
07/31/23 – Volleyball Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball 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.
OFFICIALS
TO TAKE THE CLINIC, LOG IN TO YOUR ARBITERSPORTS.COM ACCOUNT-NOT THE KHSAA WEBSITE
Go to https://khsaaofficials.org
Login using your arbiter name and password
OFFICIALS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLINICS
- As they are a condition of postseason eligibility, in the top black bar on the main page for https://khsaaofficials.org, select ELIGIBILITY
- Select that you want the 2023-24 Volleyball Postseason Eligibility by clicking on 23-24 Postseason
- You will see a Blue Hyperlink that says Take Online Clinic
- Go through the clinic following the instructions including any require
- Please note it may be as much as 24-hours before your score is posted
DEADLINE FOR OFFICIALS
- July 31 to Sept. 7 (Officials) – the Volleyball Clinic will […]
07/31/23 – Soccer Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is now available today, July 31. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay.
TO TAKE THE CLINIC, LOG IN TO YOUR ARBITERSPORTS.COM ACCOUNT-NOT THE KHSAA WEBSITE
Go to https://khsaaofficials.org
Login using your arbiter name and password
OFFICIALS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLINICS
- As they are a condition of postseason eligibility, in the top black bar on the main page for https://khsaaofficials.org, select ELIGIBILITY
- Select that you want the 2023-24 Soccer Postseason Eligibility by clicking on 23-24 Postseason
- You will see a Blue Hyperlink that says Take Online Clinic
Go through the clinic following the instructions including any require - Please note it may be as much as 24-hours before your score is posted
DEADLINE FOR OFFICIALS
- July 31 to August 31 (Officials) – the Soccer Clinic […]
07/27/23 – Cross Country State Championships to Return to Kentucky Horse Park in 2023-24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 27, 2023
After a three-year stint at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course in Paris, the KHSAA Cross Country State Championships will return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington starting in 2023-24.
“We would like to thank those who made the last three years a special experience at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “In 2020, we were fortunate to help our cross country manager and several other individuals design a viable course for our state championships in a time of uncertainty around the global pandemic when our former course was not hosting events. What started as a brand-new course at the time has since evolved into a site that has consistently offered a great experience for our student-athletes. We look forward to the continued improvements the Bourbon County course has discussed for long-term growth, and we will undoubtedly revisit our site selection again in […]
07/25/23 – Golf Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Golf is available through the KHSAA School Log-in Page. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
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“.
Below is additional information:
- July 24 to August 17 – the Golf Clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- August 18 to September 1 – the Golf Clinic may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- September 2 to September 16 – the Golf Clinic 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 […]
07/24/23- Vacancy Announcement for Supervisor of Officials Licensing (Regular, Part-time)
The KHSAA, a private, non-profit entity designated by the Kentucky Board of Education to manage high school sports and sport-activities in the Commonwealth, has an immediate need to fill the part-time position of Supervisor of Officials Licensing. This opening is being created to facilitate enhanced work and focus on the need to recruit and train the next generation of officials to help ensure as the current licensees move on or retire, games are not canceled for the student-athletes.
This opening will be filled as soon as possible and is a regular, part-time position with a work week of less than 25 hours per week with duties solely focused on this area. This position does not offer regular remote work options due to the nature of the business and operational needs.
The KHSAA operates regular business hours at its offices in Lexington from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and this position will normally operate […]
07/24/23- Vacancy Announcement for Office Manager (Regular, Full-time)
The KHSAA, a private, non-profit entity designated by the Kentucky Board of Education to manage high school sports and sport-activities in the Commonwealth, has an immediate need to fill the position of Office Manager and Administrative Assistant to the Commissioner. This opening is created by the promotion of a current employee to another position within the organization and the prior search has been extended.
This opening will be filled as soon as possible and is a regular, full-time position with a work week of at least 37.5 hours, twelve months a year. This position does not offer regular remote work options due to the nature of the business and operational needs.
The KHSAA operates regular business hours at its offices in Lexington from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and this position will normally operate within that schedule. Current employees at the KHSAA operate on a memorandum of agreement with employment benefits administered by […]
07/24/23 – Corresponding Calendar Reminders, Updates, References
At its most recent meeting, the Board of Control approved recommended changes to the Spring Corresponding Dates Calendar impacting Tennis, Track and Field, Softball and Baseball. Please understand that this communication will be more lengthy than normal to attempt to address any questions and concerns.
These changes were a result of significant membership feedback addressing the various issues around spring sports and the potential issues faced by the nearly 290 member schools and the association. This represents the first phase of an overall calendar review the Board has begun to start this school year with the second phase being discussed at later meetings to include issues around the integration of three additional championships (boys’ and girls’ lacrosse and boys’ volleyball) into the 2024-25 calendar.
Spring has always presented challenges around end-of-year activities including testing, graduations, recognition ceremonies and so many other schedule conflicts. While at some point, choices will have to be made by some […]
07/19/23 – Board Gives Final Approval to 2023-24 and 2024-25 Track & Field and Cross Country Alignment
As scheduled, the Board of Control yesterday gave final approval to the alignment of schools for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons for the sports of Track & Field and Cross Country. All schools are placed in the alignment, regardless of current participation levels to account for varying levels of participation. Following the sharing of the draft alignment in May, the Board shared that it would consider any geographic appeals and adopt the alignment in final form at its July meeting.
Also at that meeting, the Board approved a recommendation that the alignment duration is to be for two seasons, consistent with the football alignment discussion, and that the enrollments for 2022-23 and 2023-24 be used to realign the schools again during 2023-24 for the purpose of alignment for 2024-2025 through 2027-28. The enrollment for 2023-24 will be used twice in determining an average, as all indications are that enrollment numbers will stabilize post-pandemic to be […]
07/18/23 – Board of Control Conducts First Meeting of 2023-24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 18, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its first regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Tuesday in Newport, approving revisions to spring 2024 state championship dates, adopting “playing-up” rule changes for sports classified by size and adopting a new alignment for cross country and track & field.
Tuesday began with an orientation for new and returning Board members before launching into the full Board work session, followed by the full Board of Control meeting. The Board and staff welcomed new members Brandy Carver of Morehead and Mandi Hudson of Georgetown, while KHSAA Office Manager and Assistant to the Commissioner Kara Howard was formally announced as having accepted a newly created events services position on the KHSAA staff. After a favorable annual review by the Board, KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett’s contract was once again renewed for another year.
The 2023-24 baseball and softball state tournaments were approved to […]
07/11/23 – NFHS Announces Track & Field Rule Changes
New Examples of False Starts Adopted in High School Track and Field Rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – In an effort to more clearly define false starts in high school track and field events, two new starting violations have been adopted for the 2024 season.
In Rule 5-7-4c, the previous language which required participants to remain motionless after assuming the set position prior to the starting device being fired, has been replaced with the following:
“If a runner leaves their mark with a hand or foot after the ‘set’ command but before the starting device is fired.”
In addition, a new violation in (d) calls for a violation “if a runner leaves their mark with a forward motion without the starting device being fired.”
Further, a new NOTE in Rule 5-7-4 states that “extraneous motion before the device is fired does not necessarily require a false start to be charged unless the criteria […]
07/11/2023- Fall Sports Tryout Reminders
Good afternoon to all member schools. This message is intended for all member schools based on multiple inquiries received in the last few days. Please share this with all members of your fall sports coaching staff, and the coaches of Competitive Cheer and Dance. This post is not intended to be comprehensive regarding all aspects of Bylaw 23, but intended to highlight areas around tryouts.
References for this information come from the Bylaws of the Association, online as part of the KHSAA Handbook. There is not (and has never been) a separate tryout period for fall sports prior to the start of practice. Recently, we have been made aware that several schools have posted “tryouts” for fall sports that are being held prior to the first date of practice. This is not permitted.
SPORTS OF CROSS COUNTRY, FIELD HOCKEY, GOLF, SOCCER AND VOLLEYBALL
- Required activity (including tryouts) can begin for Cross Country, Field Hockey, […]
07/10/23 – NFHS Announces Softball Playing Rule Changes
Changes in Pitching Delivery Requirements Approved in High School Softball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning next year, pitchers in high school softball will be allowed to disengage both feet from the playing surface if the pivot foot is not replanted prior to the delivery of the pitch. Previously, the pivot foot was required to remain in contact with the ground.
This modification to Rule 6-1-2c of the NFHS Softball Rules Book headlined a set of seven rules changes recommended by the NFHS Softball Rules Committee at the committee’s June 11-13 meeting at the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
“When examining the survey responses, the NFHS Softball Rules Committee recognized that a majority of the membership were in favor of this change,” said Sandy Searcy, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Softball Rules Committee. “An additional topic the committee […]
07/10/23 – NFHS Announces Baseball Playing Rule Changes
Electronic Communication Devices from Dugout to Catchers to be Permitted in High School Baseball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – The use of a one-way communication device between a coach in the dugout and a team’s catcher for the purposes of calling pitches will be permitted in high school baseball beginning in 2024.
This change to Rules 1-6-2 and 3-2-5 was one of five rules revisions approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Baseball Rules Committee at its June 4-6 meeting in Indianapolis. The recommendations were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
The new rules prohibit coaches from communicating with any other player besides the catcher on defense and with any player while batting. The coach must also be in the dugout when using the communication device.
“This change is consistent with the growth of the game and is indicative of a measured and responsible approach to enable […]
2023-24 KHSAA Board of Control Members
Darrell Billings
President, 2023-2024
Director, 2020-2024
Clay City
KDE Appointed Member
Private Enterprise, Tanner Chrysler Products Inc., Stanton
Larry Coldiron
President-Elect, 2023-2024
Director, 2021-2024
Raceland
Raceland-Worthington Independent Schools
Superintendent
Regions 15-16
Brandy Carver
Director, 2013-2027
Morehead
Rowan County Schools
Director of Professional Learning and District Wide Programs
Regions 9-16
Brian Courtney
Director, 2022-2026
Cox’s Creek
Principal
Bardstown Elementary School
Regions 1-8
James Demler
Director, 2020-2024
Covington
Athletic Director
St. Henry District
Regions 9-16
Joe Henderson
Director, 2021-2025
Mayfield
Superintendent
Mayfield Independent Schools
Regions 1-2
Claudette Herald
Director, 2022-2024
Dry Ridge
Assistant Superintendent
Grant County Public Schools
Regions 1-8
Greg Howard
Director, 2023-2027
Russellville
Athletic Director
Logan County High School
Regions 3-4
Mandi Hudson
Director, 2023-2027
Georgetown
KDE Appointed Member
Safety Engineer, TMMK
Damon Kelley
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