February, 2024
02/29/24 – State Indoor Track & Field Final Details
The competition field is set for the 2024 KHSAA Inaugural State Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare! The KHSAA website has been updated to reflect lane assignments, competitor numbers, etc. Each school should review their student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade, etc.) by emailing us at trresults@khsaa.org. You must send corrections to this email address to ensure all parties are aware of the changes.
We are still missing relay names for some schools. If you need to submit relay names, please use this form: RELAY NAME FORM
CLASS 1A
CLASS 2A
CLASS 3A
SI119 NFHS Network Report Form
Loading…2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls and 2024 UK HealthCare Boys Sweet Sixteen Workers Instructions
We want to thank each of you for your long-time dedication to the two weeks of basketball tournaments. We often talk about our devoted staff of workers and volunteers and how they truly make this the greatest show in hoops! We know most of you have all of this information in various forms but want to be sure we have it in one concise place.
Like every year, there are always a few changes, so we want to be sure you are aware of those as well as the logistics for this year. We have talked personally communicated via phone or text with almost all of you as we have tried to formulate final plans.
The detailed information below should answer any questions you have, but as always, feel free to reach out for anything else. Below is a complete list of workers for this week’s tournaments, housing information, and other details just in case […]
2024 All-Tournament Team and Awards, Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16®
2024 MINGUA BEEF JERKY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SWEET 16® AWARDS
SWEET SIXTEEN® ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 one-time scholarship, sponsored by Bob Roberts Insurance, given to a tournament participant based solely on academic achievement to be used at a Kentucky college or university.
- Carly Smith, Owsley County
J.B. MANSFIELD AWARD
Sponsored by the Courier-Journal, given to a tournament participant based on citizenship, basketball ability, academic achievement and sportsmanship. Also, this award includes a $1000 one-time scholarship from Ted Cook Tire Company to be used at a Kentucky college or university.
- Carlie Thurmond, Bethlehem
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
- Chloe Potter, Bowling Green
- Rachel Shropshire, Franklin County
- Leah Macy, Bethlehem
- A’Tylia Green, Henderson County
- Mariah Knight, Butler
- Ramiya White, Butler
- Liz Freihofer, Cooper
- Logan Luebbers-Palmer, Cooper
- Claire Johnson, McCracken County
- Reagan Hill, McCracken County
- Mikee Buchanan, McCracken County
- Reagan Bender, Sacred Heart
- Angelina Pelayo, Sacred Heart
- Most Valuable Player: […]
02/24/24 – State Indoor Track & Field Worker Instructions
Thank you for agreeing to work the 2024 Inaugural State Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare. Below is the list of your duties and explanations of reporting times (all times Eastern Time zone).
EVENT DETAILS
- Dates: March 2-3
- Location: Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center
- 3029 W Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville
- Time Schedule: https://khsaa.org/2024-indoor-state-track-meet-time-schedule/
CHECK-IN
Worker check-in is at the side entrance where the athletes/coaches enter (map attached). Please be sure to dress warm if you are at a check-in gate. Staff at check-in will have an event staff badge for you to wear if you don’t already have one.
PARKING
- Parking – https://khsaa.org/track/2024/indoor/parkingmap.pdf
- Workers will be on a parking pass list to park in Lot B. You will enter through the security door for check-in.
MEALS
- A box lunch will be provided on Saturday only between […]
02/25/24 – Inaugural State Indoor Track & Field Meet Qualifiers
The initial release of state qualifiers for the KHSAA Inaugural State Track & Field Indoor Championships is now available. Changes could occur as coaches MUST double-check for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance lists are finalized.
PLEASE READ ALL THE DETAILS BELOW AS THERE ARE SEVERAL ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN TO ENSURE YOUR ATHLETES/TEAMS ARE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE.
ATHLETIC DIRECTORS
- On the school subdomain (schools.khsaa.org) be sure your school has checked “Indoor Track – Boys” and/or “Indoor Track – Girls”.
- Be sure all athletes are listed on the Postseason Roster.
- Ensure all coach’s contact information is updated.
PERFORMANCE LIST
- To see the performance lists, select the State Track Entries and Results pull-down menus, and select the link for each class.
- The Class 1A Performance lists are located at https://ly.khsaa.org/qzng.
- The Class 2A Performance lists are located at https://ly.khsaa.org/yznq.
- The Class […]
2024 Class 3A Indoor Track Preliminary Performance Listing
As of Tuesday, February 27 (6:00 PM)
2024 Class 2A Indoor Track Preliminary Performance Listing
As of Tuesday, February 27 (6:00 PM)
2024 Class 1A Indoor Track Preliminary Performance Listing
As of Tuesday, February 27 (6:00 PM)
02/23/24 – Updated Details for State Indoor Track & Field
Prior to the final release of the Top 50 performances, the KHSAA wanted to try to answer questions that coaches have submitted this week as we head into the final day of the regular season.
REMINDERS/UPDATES
- The State Meet event-by-event schedule has been posted: https://ly.khsaa.org/dgmg
- Only Indoor performances will be accepted for the purpose of qualification.
- Deadlines for indoor performances to be submitted to the MileSplit website for possible qualification to the KHSAA Indoor Championships will be Saturday, February 24th at 9:00 PM ET.
- There is a limit of 2 athletes per school per event and 1 relay team per school, and excess qualifiers for a school will be noted on the performance list each week, and removed for the final listing.
*NEW THIS WEEK
- The KHSAA will release an initial list of the top 24 performances on Sunday, February 25th.
- Coaches will have time to […]
02/22/24- Football Draft Realignment for 2025 through 2026 seasons Released
Football Alignment Update and Opportunity to Play Into a Higher Class and Withdraw from District
TO: Superintendents, Principals, Athletic Directors and Designated Representatives of Football Playing Schools
FR: Commissioner Julian Tackett
RE: Update on the Drafting of 2025 and 2026 Football Alignment, Opportunity to Withdraw From District Play or Make Other Notes for Consideration
At its meeting in January, the KHSAA Board of Control discussed and confirmed the parameters surrounding an alignment of teams in football for the 2025 and 2026 playing seasons. This communication is solely about classification and geographic alignment development. The needed information was received from the KDE around the mid part of January, and has been formatted in accordance with the Board’s approved process. Information about the realignment, including drafting maps, is available online on the khsaa.org/football website, by selecting the “Football Alignment/Realignment Information” pull-down menu.
Your response to the linked form is due on or before APRIL […]
02/21/24 – State Swimming & Diving Final Details
The KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships presented by UK HealthCare are being held February 22-24 at the Lancaster Aquatics Center, University of Kentucky. Coaches should review the final information that is available for the State Finals Meet.
PARKING ON CAMPUS (BY DAY)
- Thursday
- Team buses park in Green Lot
- Patrons park in Green Lot and east end of Blue Lot, nearest Joe Craft Football training facility.
- Patrons are available to park in PS7 and pay appropriate rate to exit. Additional parking available in the Sports Center Drive lot as capacity allows starting at 1:00pm
- Parking is not permitted in Kroger Field Purple Lots or Parking Structure #1.
- Friday
- Team buses park in Green Lot
- Patrons park in Green Lot and east end of Blue Lot, nearest Joe Craft Football training facility.
- Patrons are available to park in PS7 and pay appropriate rate to exit. Additional parking available […]
02/21/24 – Sweet 16® Media Credential Applications Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 21, 2024
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the 2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the 2024 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is now live and can be accessed via credentials.khsaa.org.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of their organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. Media outlets are responsible for the actions of all individuals representing their organization, including compliance with KHSAA policies and procedures. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. […]
02/20/24 – Board of Control Approves Draft of 2025, 2026 Football Alignment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 20, 2024
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fifth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Tuesday in Lexington, approving an initial draft football realignment that would be effective for two years starting with the 2025 season.
With the approval of an initial draft, a survey of all member schools will be conducted to determine postseason participation for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Pending member school feedback upon distribution of the alignment draft, any appeals and potential adjustments will be finalized at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting in May.
Each year, Board members are reminded that the officers for the following year are elected at the fifth meeting of the year. The Board annually elects a president-elect from its membership to serve the following year and then transition to the role of president in the second year following. On Tuesday, the Board selected Warren County Public Schools […]
02/17/24 – State Swimming & Diving Psych Sheet and Meet Information Now Available
First and foremost, the KHSAA would like to thank the State First Round host schools, workers & officials for all of their hard work. The results for all sites of the 2024 KHSAA State First Round Swimming Meets, as well as the Psych Sheet for the 2024 KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Presented by UK HealthCare, are posted on the KHSAA website.
STATE SWIMMING & DIVING QUALIFIERS
- State Boys Swimming Psych Sheet
- State Girls Swimming Psych Sheet
- State Boys Diving Psych Sheet
- State Girls Diving Psych Sheet
- Changes may occur as coaches and officials have an opportunity to double-check spelling and results. An email will be sent once all changes are made and lane assignments are finalized.
- Each school should review their student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade, etc.) by emailing us at swresults@khsaa.org.
- It is important that […]
02/16/24 – Swimming State First Round to Start Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 16, 2024
The KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championships presented by UK HealthCare will open with state swimming first round competition across three different sites on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Participants from Regions 1-3 will compete at Russell County High School in Russell Springs, while participants from Regions 4-6 will head to the University of Louisville, and swimmers from Regions 7-9 will go to Scott High School in Taylor Mill.
Following the swimming first round, the Swimming & Diving State Championships will conclude at the Lancaster Aquatic Center on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington on Feb. 22-24.
Due to space limitations and in the interest of equity, tickets will be available on-site only and not sold in advance. The final event in Lexington will be broadcast in its entirety live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network.
2024 KHSAA SWIMMING & DIVING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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02/16/24 – Updated Top Performances for Indoor Track & Field
As we head into the final two weekends of competition, we wanted to update coaches on some details for the KHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships.
REMINDERS/UPDATES
- The event-by-event schedule has been posted: https://ly.khsaa.org/dgmg
- Only Indoor performances will be accepted for the purpose of qualification.
- Deadlines for indoor performances to be submitted to the MileSplit website for possible qualification to the KHSAA Indoor Championships will be Saturday, February 24th at 9:00 PM ET.
- There is a limit of 2 athletes per school per event and 1 relay team per school, and excess qualifiers for a school will be noted on the performance list each week, and removed for the final listing.
- Once the qualifiers list is released, coaches will have time to review and withdraw any athletes from events by completing the appropriate online form.
- Deadlines will be announced for withdrawal.
- There will be no substitutions by coaches for withdrawn […]
02/15/24 – State First Round Swimming Final Details
The 2024 KHSAA State First Round Swimming Championships presented by UK HealthCare will be held Feb. 17 at various sites across the state. Final details are available for coaches, athletes and fans. The state instructions are available for review on the Swimming homepage at https://ly.khsaa.org/mjmq. Time Schedules for each site are also available at https://ly.khsaa.org/yzna.
STATE FIRST ROUND SITES
- Site #1 (Russell County High School, Russell Springs) *Central Time
- Site #2 (University of Louisville, Louisville) *Eastern Time
- Site #3 (Scott High School, Taylor Mill) *Eastern Time
SWIMMING HEAT SHEETS/LANE ASSIGNMENTS
SWIMMING WARM-UP LANE ASSIGNMENTS
TICKETS FOR SWIMMING FANS
- Everyone must enter and exit through the admission gate.
- Due to space limitations and […]
02/14/24 – Boys’/Coed, Inaugural Girls’ Wrestling State Championships to Begin in Lexington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 14, 2024
The KHSAA Wrestling State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to return to Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, taking place in full over three days from Thursday, Feb. 15, to Saturday, Feb. 17.
In addition to Boys’/Coed competition scheduled for Thursday and Friday, the 2024 rendition of the Wrestling State Championships will feature the inaugural Girls’ Wrestling State Championships on Saturday.
Tickets to all three days of the event are available online only at khsaatickets.org. The event will be broadcast in its entirety live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network.
2024 KHSAA WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
02/09/24 – State Swimming & Diving Finals Workers Instructions
Thank you for agreeing to work the 2024 State Swimming & Diving Championships presented by UK HealthCare. Below is the list of your duties and explanations of reporting times (all times Eastern Time zone).
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: February 22-23-24
Location: University of Kentucky Lancaster Aquatics Center
416 Complex Drive Lexington, KY 40502
Time Schedule: https://khsaa.org/2024-state-swimming-and-diving-schedule/
CHECK-IN
Worker check-in is at the side entrance where the athletes/coaches enter (map attached). Please be sure to dress warm if you are at the ticket gate. Staff at check-in will have an event staff badge for you to wear if you don’t already have one.
PARKING
Parking – https://khsaa.org/swimming/kentucky/parkingmap.pdf
MEALS
A box lunch will be provided each day.
WORKERS ASSIGNMENTS
- KHSAA Staff
- Arrival time, Thursday (Feb 22) – 7:30 AM
- Navy polo
- Arrival time, Friday & […]
- Arrival time, Thursday (Feb 22) – 7:30 AM
02/12/24 – Board of Control Election Procedures
BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS – INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT:
- Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions.
- All schools from Basketball Regions 1 to 8, as well as regions 13 to 16 have at least one election in which to ballot. Other schools may disregard this notice if received.
- All non-public schools in Regions 9-16 may vote in the election for the non-public school representative, per state law.
- Balloting was available per the Constitution on or before February 15.
- Only the Principal or Designated Representative may vote. The names on file as verified by the KHSAA website at the time of this ballot distribution are listed on the school directory page at http://khsaa.org/general/resources/member-school-directory/.
- If the wrong individual is listed as the Designated Representative, the correction may be made by anyone with Athletic Director system rights (Principal, AD) prior to the ballot being submitted. For support […]
02/12/24 – State Wrestling Worker Assignments and Information
Thank you for working the 2024 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships presented by UK HealthCare. Here are some pertinent details to help you prepare for the event at Alltech Arena. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
EVENT DETAILS
- Dates: Feb. 15-17 (Thurs.-Sat.)
- Site: Alltech Arena
- Address: 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511
- Parking: Free on-site
- Schedule of Events
SCHEDULE
Thursday, Feb. 15 (Boys’/Coed Championship)
- KHSAA Staff arrive at the venue at 6 a.m. (Navy shirt)
- Event Staff arrival: 6:30 a.m.
- Ticket Staff arrival: 7:30 a.m.
- Table Workers: 7:45 a.m.
- Gates Open at 7 a.m. for teams; 8:30 a.m. for fans.
Friday, Feb. 16 (Boys’/Coed Championship)
- KHSAA Staff arrive at the venue at 6:30 a.m. (Black shirt)
- Event Staff arrival: 7 a.m.
- Ticket Staff arrival: 7:15 a.m.
- Table Workers: 7:45 a.m.
- Gates Open at 7:30 a.m. […]
2/12/24 – Archery Regional Instructions Available
Instructions/information for KHSAA Regional Archery Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. Manager information is also posted on the KHSAA website and can be found here:
https://khsaa.org/archery/2024/archeryregionalmanagers.pdf
Regional Archery will be from March 4 – March 23 with the KHSAA State Archery Tournament to take place April 16 at Central Bank Center in Lexington. You can view the regional tournament instructions by clicking on the following link:
Please contact Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry (dbilberry@khsaa.org) should you have any questions.
– KHSAA –
About the Kentucky High School Athletic Association
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association was organized in 1917 and is the agency designated by the Kentucky Department of Education to manage high school athletics in the Commonwealth. The Association is a voluntary nonprofit 501(c)3 organization made up of 285 member schools both public and non-public. The KHSAA awards 215 state championships to 51 teams and 164 individuals […]
02/12/24 – Brackets Now Available for Boys’/Coed Wrestling Championship
Brackets for the boys’/coed championship have been published to KHSAA.org and TrackWrestling. The brackets were developed based on the random draw table, which can be viewed on the KHSAA website.
Qualifiers for the boys’/coed wrestling championship are available for review at https://khsaa.org/2023-2024-wrestling-boys-coed-entries-by-school/. Rosters were pulled directly from TrackWrestling data, but staff should be alerted of any spelling corrections by 12 p.m. ET today so corrected information can be shared with TeamIP for event merchandise.
The 2024 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships presented by UK HealthCare will be held Feb. 15-17 at Alltech Arena inside the Kentucky Horse Park. The boys’/coed championship will take place Feb. 15-16 followed by the girls’ championship on Feb. 17. The competition schedule is available at https://khsaa.org/2024-state-wrestling-schedule/.
The state instructions are available for review on the Wrestling homepage at https://ly.khsaa.org/tgmq. Tickets to the event are available for purchase online-only at khsaatickets.org, including discounted single-day, two-day or three-day all-session […]
02/11/24 – State Wrestling Championships Update
First and foremost, the KHSAA would like to thank the region tournament hosts, as well as the coaches and officials for their continued contributions this season. Congratulations to those who have qualified for the 2024 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships presented by UK HealthCare. The event will be held Feb. 15-17 at Alltech Arena inside the Kentucky Horse Park, with the boys’/coed championship taking place Feb. 15-16 followed by the girls’ championship on Feb. 17. The competition schedule is available at https://khsaa.org/2024-state-wrestling-schedule/.
The state instructions are available for review on the Wrestling homepage at https://ly.khsaa.org/tgmq. Tickets to the event are available for purchase online-only at khsaatickets.org, including discounted single-day, two-day or three-day all-session passes. The advance discount tickets are available up until the day of the event, at which time only the game day tickets will be available. Tickets can be purchased via credit card at the admission gate but no tickets will […]
02/11/24 – State First Round Swimming Psych Sheets & Information Available
All 2024 Regional Swimming & Diving Meets have concluded and results are now posted to the KHSAA website. The KHSAA Swimming State Qualifiers have been determined for the State First Round. State Finals Diving Qualifiers were released earlier this week: https://ly.khsaa.org/e4nw
STATE FIRST ROUND SWIMMING QUALIFIERS
- All State First Round sites will run a timed final and will not use starting wedges.
- From Regions 1-3:
- The top 2 per region per swimming event advance to the state First Round Site #1 = 6 total
- After the automatic qualifiers from each region (6 total), the next best 10 times from Regions 1-3 will also advance for a total of 16 per event at Site #1.
- From Regions 4-6:
- The top 2 per region per swimming event advance to the state First Round Site #2 = 6 total
- After the automatic qualifiers from each region (6 total), the next […]
02/09/24 – Updated Top Performances for Indoor Track & Field
To assist coaches and athletes in tracking each event’s top 24, the KHSAA has worked with our partners at MileSplit and compiled performances in all 14 events that will be updated each week. If an athlete is missing from the list, here are a few tips to check before contacting the KHSAA.
- Are the meet results posted on MileSplit?
- If no, then contact the meet administration to submit the results to kymilesplit@gmail.com.
- Did the athlete perform under the KHSAA member school name?
- If not, then the athlete would not qualify while representing any other entity or while running unattached.
*NEW THIS WEEK
- Performance List includes the Top 50 performances in each event.
- Performance List includes conversions of the 1600m/1-mile times to 1500m times and conversions of the 3200m/2-mile times to 3000m times and then ranked accordingly.
- In addition, this list now reflects the removal (in […]
Current Top 50 1A, 2A and 3A Indoor Track & Field Performances for 2024
All classes by gender can be viewed in separate tabs across the bottom of the post by scrolling to the bottom of the post.
2/9/24 – Esports Spring Enrollment Update & Additional Information
I want to keep the line of communication open as our enrollment deadline for the Spring Season is now one week from today, Friday, February 16.
I hope you all are having fun and taking advantage of preseason play (which continues through next week). I highly recommend that all teams participate in at least one preseason match for team readiness as technical questions may arise depending on your esport. This affects new coaches & experienced coaches alike.
A few updates for you this week:
Spring Enrollment Update (Team Dashboard)
Our Team Dashboard has been updated from the list posted on 1/26. Please review the link below to see a current snapshot of the number of schools and teams we have enrolled:
https://ly.khsaa.org/dgwa
As you can see by the totals on the sheet, we now have 1,439 players enrolled on 376 teams across 105(!) schools with still one week to go.
If your […]
02/08/24 – State First Round Swimming Instructions Available
The State First Round Instructions, time schedules and the Psych Sheet for Site #3 (at Scott HS) have all been updated and added to the KHSAA Swimming website under the “State First Round Swimming & Diving Meet Information and Instructions” dropdown menu. Sites #1 and #2 will be posted this weekend after all regional competition is complete.
STATE FIRST ROUND PARTICIPATING TEAMS CONFERENCE CALL
- Participating coaches for the State First Round are invited to join the KHSAA in a conference call that will take place on Tuesday, February 13th at 3:00 PM (ET).
- Details about joining these calls will be sent to participating coaches/athletic directors on Sunday once the field is set for all 3 sites.
- Coaches should review the State First Round instructions before the call: https://khsaa.org/swimming/2024/firstroundinstructions.pdf
STATE FINALS MEET DETAILS
- A complete time schedule for the KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Presented by UK HealthCare can be found […]
02/08/24 – NFHS Announces Football Playing Rule Changes
Home Team Uniform Requirements Clarified in High School Football Rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – Language in the 2024 NFHS Football Rules Book will be changed in an effort to ensure consistent interpretation of the rule regarding requirements for home team uniforms in high school football. Next season, all home team jerseys must be the same dark color(s) that clearly contrasts with white.
This uniform change in Rule 1-5-1b(3) was recommended by the NFHS Football Rules Committee at its Jan. 14-16 meeting in Indianapolis and subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. The Football Rules Committee is composed of one member from each NFHS member state association that uses NFHS playing rules, along with representatives from the NFHS Coaches Association and NFHS Officials Association.
Previously, the rule regarding home team jerseys stated that the jerseys of the home team “shall be a dark color that clearly contrasts to […]
02/08/24 – NFHS Announces Volleyball Playing Rule Changes
Line Judge Procedure Modified in High School Volleyball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – Line judges will be required to change sides of the court between sets when teams remain on the same bench. The change in officiating procedure highlights the 2024-25 high school volleyball rules changes.
In all, four rules changes were recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Volleyball Rules Committee at its annual meeting Jan. 7-9. All rules changes were reviewed and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Rule 5-9-2b, which outlines line judge responsibilities, includes the new note requiring that they switch sides of the court when, by state association adoption, teams remain on the same bench throughout the match. The corresponding item on the state association adoption chart was also amended to add the requirement, which was added to promote fair officiating.
“Since the pandemic, many state associations […]
02/08/24 – Diving State Finals Psych Sheet Now Available
STATE MEET DETAILS
- State diving qualifiers can be found here:
- A complete schedule for the KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Presented by UK HealthCare can be found here: https://khsaa.org/2024-state-swimming-and-diving-schedule/
- State Diving will take place on February 22nd at the University of Kentucky’s Lancaster Aquatic Center.
- Points accumulated in the Diving Meets will accrue and carry forward to the Swimming state meet team totals.
- State Swimming will take place on February 23-24 at the University of Kentucky’s Lancaster Aquatic Center.
DIVING STATE ENTRY FOR QUALIFIERS
- The state meet has been posted on divemeets.com and all state diving participants must log in and enter the State Meet.
- This must be completed by 9:00 am (ET) on Wednesday, February 21st or the diver will be scratched.
- Each contestant shall submit a description of dives on divemeets.com.
- Include the number, position, degree […]
02/05/24 – Sweet 16® Draw Show to Air Feb. 12 on NFHS Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 5, 2024
Pairings for the 2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® will be unveiled on Monday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. ET on the KHSAA’s annual Sweet 16® Draw Show.
The 2024 Sweet 16® Draw Show will air on KHSAA.tv via the NFHS Network at no cost to viewers. The broadcast will originate from the KHSAA offices in Lexington, hosted by Dave “Buzz” Baker and Brian Milam of WKYT.
Both basketball tournaments will be held inside Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, with the 63rd installment of the Girls’ Sweet 16® taking place March 13-16 and the 106th Boys’ Sweet 16® scheduled one week later on March 20-23.
Each game of the 2024 Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet 16® will be broadcast live on the NFHS Network to subscribers. A monthly subscription to the NFHS Network entitles users to every broadcast […]
2023-2024 Wrestling Girls Random Draw Pairings
Each class will have a unique random draw to choose who is represented by Regions A-D
2023-2024 Wrestling Boys/Coed Random Draw Pairings
Each class will have a unique random draw to choose who is represented by Regions A-H
Wrestling State Girls Model Draw
Each class will have a unique random draw to choose who is represented by Regions A-D
02/02/24 – NFHS Announces Field Hockey Playing Rule Changes
Standard Procedure Added for Penalty Corners in High School Field Hockey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – A change in high school field hockey rules for 2024 establishes a standardized procedure for the starting of penalty corners.
This revision, which affects two rules in the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Book, is one of five changes recommended by the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Committee at its January 8-10 meeting in Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
“The introduction of the new whistle start in penalty corners should ensure that all players are set and ready before the ball is inserted,” said Julie Cochran, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Committee.
Rule 10-2-1 was added to achieve one of the committee’s fundamental tasks of setting guidelines and procedures for the flow of the game. According to the new guidelines, […]
02/02/24 – Indoor Track & Field Updates
As plans continue to be finalized for the Inaugural KHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships, the KHSAA has received several inquiries from member schools. In an effort to address the expressed concerns for travel, school transportation availability on Friday, and to minimize the financial impact of the trip, the KHSAA has worked with the venue to secure March 2-3 as the dates for competition.
Class 2A & 3A will compete on March 2, while Class 1A will compete on March 3. The schedule has also been adjusted to reduce the need for overnight stays by member schools and to eliminate, at least for 2024, the need for busses to be used on Friday during peak school travel periods. A draft of the schedule is being finalized and will be released next week.
In addition, other common questions that the KHSAA office has received:
- Events to be conducted (as approved by the Board of […]
02/02/24 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group-NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Being Accepted
The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group for 2024-2025. One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen are required to attend the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit in July in Indianapolis and then manage the KHSAA HYPE Conferences September 19-20 in Lexington.
The National Federation of State High School Associations offers a student leadership initiative – the National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). The NSLS will focus on relevant and contemporary issues affecting today’s students in education-based athletics and performing arts. Students will sharpen their leadership skills and will realize the privilege and power of their influence in their school, community, and state.
The NFHS Summit is scheduled for July 22-25, 2024 in Indianapolis. If selected, expenses from Lexington to Indianapolis are covered (meals, lodging, transportation). By applying and being selected, the student is acknowledging that […]
02/02/24 – Introducing the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 2, 2024
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will induct its Class of 2024 into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame presented by Roberts Insurance on Sunday, April 28, at the Central Bank Center Ballroom in Lexington. With the introduction of this year’s 12-member class, the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame grows to 517 all-time members since its inception in 1988.
Tickets to the 2024 Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be available for purchase at a later date on khsaatickets.org.
Larry “Cotton” Adams (Coach, Corbin) – Larry “Cotton” Adams was synonymous with Corbin football for more than three decades, appearing in a combined six state championship games as a head coach, assistant coach and player. With an overall head coaching record of 114-46 (.713), Adams led the Redhounds to a Class 2A state title in 1982 and a Class 2A runner-up finish in 1990.
[…]2/2/24 – KHSAA / PlayVS Spring 24 Esports Dashboard and Other Updates
I hope your preparations are going well for this season. I’d like to use this opportunity to share a few updates since enrollment closes two weeks from today (2/16).
PlayVS is FREE:
Beginning this Spring 2024 season, PlayVS will no longer charge competition fees, enabling high schools to play in our state and regional leagues at no cost. All games and all leagues are FREE!
Preseason
The Preseason action kicks off next Monday, February 5!
Spring 2024 Enrollment Update
I get the question quite a bit from coaches and ADs asking if they have enrolled properly in PlayVS for this upcoming season. I have created a post – a team dashboard – alpha by school, that was updated as of 1/26. This list does not update live directly from PlayVS’ online system, but it will be updated when my contact updates the Google Sheet. Here is the link to that dashboard:
https://ly.khsaa.org/dgwa
Enrollment […]
02/01/24 – Bowling State Championships Return to Jeffersontown Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 1, 2024
Championship season will officially kick off this calendar year with the 2024 KHSAA Bowling State Championships presented by UK HealthCare next week in Jeffersontown, taking place Feb. 5-7 at Kingpin Lanes.
The three-day event will start with girls’ team competition during Monday’s opening session at 8 a.m. ET, followed by girls’ singles play in the afternoon session at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday’s schedule will mirror Monday’s, with the boys’ team division beginning at 8 a.m. and boys’ singles slated for 2:30 p.m.
The final trophies will be awarded on Wednesday, as both unified and adapted competition will commence at 11 a.m.
Tickets to the event are available online only at khsaatickets.org.
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