July, 2024
07/31/24 – MileSplit Named Online Registration Provider for KHSAA Cross Country, Track & Field
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 31, 2024
MileSplit, a division of FloSports, has entered into an agreement with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to be the exclusive provider of online registration and live results for cross country and track & field throughout the regular season and postseason.
“MileSplit has been a great partner with our staff in managing the vast amount of data surrounding these two great sports,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “This expanded partnership will streamline so many things for our schools and our event management team led by Assistant Commissioner Sarah Bridenbaugh and our KTCCCA partners. We look forward to the continued technology evolution as we grow these events.”
Since its founding in 2001, MileSplit has been the definitive website for scholastic cross country and track & field registration, results and meet coverage in the United States, partnering with more than 30 different state associations.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership […]
07/21/24- Coverage Mechanics Emphasis and NFHS Support Documents for 2024 Football Season
Officials and coaches are free to check out this resource for 2024 special rules information.
Officials should note only minimal changes to on-field mechanics as covered in the Seven-person Officials short presentation on this page.
2024 Football Resources
2024-25 KHSAA Board of Control Members
Matt Wilhoite
President, 2024-2025
Director, 2023-2027
Fort Wright
District Athletic Director
Kenton County Schools
Regions 9-10
Greg Howard
President-Elect, 2024-2025
Director, 2023-2027
Russellville
District Athletic Director
Warren County Schools
Regions 3-4
Brandy Carver
Director, 2023-2027
Morehead
Rowan County Schools
Assistant Superintendent
Regions 9-16
Brian Courtney
Director, 2022-2026
Cox’s Creek
Principal
Bardstown Elementary School
Regions 1-8
Noel Crum
Director, 2024-2028
Stambaugh
Johnson County Schools
Assistant Superintendent
Regions 15-16
James Demler
Director, 2024-2028
Covington
Athletic Director
St. Henry District
Regions 9-16
Claudette Herald
Director, 2024-2028
Dry Ridge
Assistant Superintendent
Grant County Public Schools
Regions 1-8
Mandi Hudson
Director, 2023-2027
Georgetown
KDE Appointed Member
Safety Engineer, TMMK
Damon Kelley
Director, 2021-2025
Lexington
Athletic Director
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Regions 11-12 […]
2024-25 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting Dates
Wednesday to Friday, July 31 to August 2 (Newport)
Annual Meeting Delegate Assembly, Tuesday, September 17, Central Bank Center, Convention Center A/B
Thursday, September 26 (Lexington)
Thursday, November 14 (Lexington)
Thursday, January 16 (Lexington)
Wednesday, February 19 (Lexington)
Tuesday, May 6-7 (Lexington)
2024-25 KHSAA Board of Control Committees Assignments
President Matt Wilhoite, President-Elect Greg Howard
Executive Committee-Evaluation/Leadership/Audit/Finance Team
Wilhoite, Matt (President)
Howard, Greg (President-Elect)
Samons, Coy
Herald, Claudette
McCallon, Randy
Mullins, Chuck
Thompson, Russell
Hall of Fame Selection Committee
BOARD- 2nd-year members (2027) and 4th-year members (2025)
STAFF
Cope, Butch (Permanent)
Tackett, Julian (Permanent)
Bridenbaugh, Sarah
MEDIA (A minimum of 5 media representatives)
Hall-of Fame Screening Committee
BOARD-1st-year members (2028) and 3rd-year members (2026)
DESIGNATED EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBERS
Cope, Butch (Permanent)
Tackett, Julian (Permanent)
Angolia, Joe
Collins, Chad
Bilberry, Darren
Jackson, Abby
Elder, Jenny
Howard, Kara
Link, Connor
MEDIA (A minimum of 5 media representatives)
Whistle Blower Committee (4th-year members)
Kelley, Damon *
Mills, Marty *
Samons, Coy
Washington, Gavin *
NFHS Summer Meeting (2nd-year members entering the third year, plus President, […]
GE45-Regional Meeting Registration
Loading…07/15/24 – NFHS Announces Softball Playing Rule Changes
One-Way Electronic Communication Approved for High School Softball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – High school softball coaches will be able to use electronic devices in the dugout for one-way communication to the catcher while the team is on defense beginning in 2025.
This landmark change was the highlight of the NFHS Softball Rules Committee’s two rules recommendations, which were forwarded as a result of the committee’s annual rules meeting held June 9-11 at The Alexander hotel in Indianapolis. The NFHS Board of Directors approved both rules changes to take effect next year.
“This change is the result of analysis of current data, state association experimentation and a positive response from the membership,” said Sandy Searcy, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the Softball Rules Committee. “The committee has made these changes to support the use of emerging technology within the sport of softball. Being a permissive rule, the use of this one-way […]
2024-2025 KHSAA Golf Hard Card
2024-2025 KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Local Rules and Conditions of Competition for KHSAA Events
Play is governed by the Rules of Golf effective January 2023, 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. For postseason events, the competition rules and postseason instructions shall take precedence if any conflict occurs between the information contained in those documents and the Hard Card.
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). GHK Rules Help Line (502-243-8295)
07/10/24 – NFHS Announces Track & Field Rule Changes
Races to be Recalled in First 50 Meters in High School Track and Field When Contact Occurs Between Competitors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – Effective with the 2025 season, races in high school track and field will be recalled in the first 50 meters when a competitor falls due to contact with another competitor. This change, which was one of eight revisions recommended by the NFHS Track and Field and Cross Country Rules Committee at its June 10-12 meeting in Indianapolis, relates to races not run in lanes, or when two or more competitors are assigned to a single lane.
All the committee’s recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Julie Cochran, NFHS director of sports and editor of the NFHS Track and Field Rules, said the committee determined that 50 meters is sufficient in calling a fair start, which previously was listed at 100 […]
07/09/24 – Officials Supervisor of the Year Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 9, 2024
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 2023-24 school year is Erin Maguire-Osting of Louisville for her outstanding efforts […]
07/09/24 – Softball Official of the Year Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 9, 2024
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 2023-24 softball season is Chriss Kirby of Mount Vernon. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national level, […]
07/08/24 – Baseball Official of the Year Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 8, 2024
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 2023-24 baseball season is Matthew Satterwhite of Frankfort. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national level, the […]
07/08/24 – Track & Field Official of the Year Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 8, 2024
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 2023-24 track & field season is Rich Bryar of Louisville. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national […]
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