March, 2025
03/19/25 – Tentative Hosts for Regional Outdoor Track & Field Meets
As of 03/19/25, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2025 Track & Field Outdoor Regionals. These sites are tentative and subject to change.
Class 1A
Class 2A
Class 3A
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Calloway County
McCracken County
2
McLean County
Adair County @ Lindsey Wilson College
Bowling Green
3
Holy Cross (Louisville) @ Ballard
Christian Academy-Louisville
St. Xavier
4
Bishop Brossart
Bourbon County
Ballard
5
Whitley County
Notre Dame
6
Somerset
Montgomery County
7
Prestonsburg
Harlan County
East Jessamine
03/19/25 – NFHS Announces Cheer, Dance Rule Changes
Risk Minimization Focus of 2025-26 High School Spirit Rules Changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – Six changes in the cheer section regarding risk minimization were among the revisions recommended by the NFHS Spirit Rules Committee at its meeting last February in Orlando, Florida. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors and take effect with the 2025-26 high school spirit season.
“The committee continues to look at the risk minimization for all participants in cheer and dance activities,” said James Weaver, NFHS director of performing arts and sports and liaison to the NFHS Spirit Rules Committee. “These changes continue our ongoing progression to making this activity safer for every participant who is in cheer or dance.”
The committee also approved a major reorganization to the NFHS Spirit Rules Book. The definitions that comprised Rule 1 have been moved into respective rules for cheer and dance. Going forward, Rule 1 is […]
03/18/25 – NFHS Announces Soccer Playing Rule Changes
Coach Responsibility for Bench Decorum Reinforced in High School Soccer Rules Changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning next school year, soccer head coaches may be warned, cautioned or ejected for misconduct committed by bench personnel in the team area. The increased responsibility of head coaches for team conduct highlights the 2025-26 high school soccer rules changes.
In all, six rules changes were recommended by the NFHS Soccer Rules Committee at its meeting last February in Indianapolis. All rules changes were reviewed and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Rule 12-4-4 was amended to support positive bench decorum and reinforce the head coach’s responsibility for the conduct of their team and bench personnel within the team area. The new language allows officials to take action against the coach in addition to any cautions or ejections issued to the sanctioned offender.
“The 2025-26 rules changes emphasize accountability and sportsmanship, reinforcing the head coach’s […]
03/15/25 – Britt Redman Earns NFHS Section 2 Spirit of Sport Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 15, 2025
Britt Redman, a state champion football player from Christian Academy-Louisville who is battling cancer, has been selected as the 2025 Section 2 recipient of the National High School Spirit of Sport Award by the NFHS.
The National High School Spirit of Sport Award was created by the NFHS to recognize individuals who exemplify the ideals of the spirit of sport that represent the core mission of education-based athletics.
Diagnosed with testicular cancer during the football playoffs of his junior season, Redman battled the disease to return for his senior campaign in 2024. The wide receiver helped lead the Centurions to a Class 3A state championship and helped create a foundation to support kids battling cancer.
The NFHS is divided into eight geographical sections of state high school associations. Section 2 includes Kentucky, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.
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3/14/25 – Bass Fishing Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sports activity of Bass Fishing is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard
The clinic is required of head and assistant coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen) regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
COACHES
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Note: New for the 24-25 school year, you no longer log into the KHSAA School Portal to view your rules clinic or complete your other Bylaw 25 requirements. All Coaching functions have been migrated to the newly developed KHSAA 360 System (in ArbiterSports).
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If you have yet to log into the KHSAA 360 (Arbitersports.com) system, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
- For full instructions on how to access your Eligibility Dashboard to complete the Online Rules Clinic and the rest of your Bylaw 25 requirements, see below:https://scribehow.com/shared/Accessing_and_Completing_Online_Rules_Clinics_and_Other_Bylaw_25_Requirements_on_ArbiterSports__4fugZqZfTxelU4KFQ-zJHg
- If you are having difficulties locating your requirements […]
03/12/25 – Outdoor Track & Field Online Rules Clinic Available for Officials and Coaches
COACHES
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Outdoor Track & Field is available through your KHSAA360/ArbiterSports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
New for the 24-25 school year: You no longer log into the KHSAA Member School Portal to view your rules clinic or complete your other Bylaw 25 requirements. All Coaching functions have been migrated to the newly developed KHSAA360 System (in ArbiterSports).
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
For full instructions on how to access your Eligibility Dashboard to complete the Online Rules Clinic and the rest of your Bylaw 25 requirements, see below:
https://scribehow.com/shared/Accessing_and_Completing_Online_Rules_Clinics_and_Other_Bylaw_25_Requirements_on_ArbiterSports__4fugZqZfTxelU4KFQ-zJHg
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03/11/25 – Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Sweet 16® Set to Tip Off Wednesday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 11, 2025
The 2025 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® will tip off its 64th installment this week inside Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington, beginning with the first of back-to-back days of first-round matchups on Wednesday.
Wednesday will start with Region 16 champion Ashland Blazer (21-10) vs. Region 13 champion North Laurel (31-2) at 11 a.m. ET, followed by Region 14 champion Knott County Central (24-7) vs. Region 5 champion Taylor County (24-8) at 1:30 p.m. Region 10 champion George Rogers Clark (25-7) vs. Region 4 champion Franklin-Simpson (28-2) will begin the evening session at 6 p.m., capped off by Region 11 champion Frederick Douglass (25-7) vs. Region 8 champion Simon Kenton (26-4) at 8:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Region 15 champion Johnson Central (27-3) will face Region 7 champion and four-time reigning state champion Sacred Heart (31-3) at 11 a.m., followed by Region 6 champion Mercy Academy (19-14) […]
03/11/25 – Online Rules Clinic Available for Coaches and Officials in Softball
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Softball is available through your KHSAA360/ArbiterSports Eligibility Dashboard.
Coaches:
The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
New for the 24-25 school year: You no longer log into the KHSAA Member School Portal to view your rules clinic or complete your other Bylaw 25 requirements. All Coaching functions have been migrated to the newly developed KHSAA360 System (in ArbiterSports).
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
For full instructions on how to access your Eligibility Dashboard to complete the Online Rules Clinic and the rest of your Bylaw 25 requirements, see below:
If you are having difficulties finding your requirements dashboard, it can be found at the following link:
[…]2025 All-Tournament Team and Awards, UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16®
2025 UK HEALTHCARE BOYS’ BASKETBALL SWEET 16® AWARDS
SWEET 16® 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
TED SANFORD AWARD
Sponsored by the Courier Journal, given to a tournament participant based on citizenship, basketball ability, academic achievement and sportsmanship; Includes a $1,000 one-time scholarship from Ted Cook Tire Company to be used at a Kentucky college or university
MORGAN & MORGAN ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
- Morgan & Morgan Most Valuable Player:
2025 All-Tournament Team and Awards, Clarks Pump-N-Shop Girls’ Sweet 16®
2025 CLARK’S PUMP-N-SHOP GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SWEET 16® AWARDS
SWEET 16® 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
- Kate Baker, Frederick Douglass
J.B. MANSFIELD AWARD
Sponsored by the Courier Journal, given to a tournament participant based on citizenship, basketball ability, academic achievement and sportsmanship; Includes a $1000 one-time scholarship from Ted Cook Tire Company to be used at a Kentucky college or university
- Skylar Waller, Marshall County
MORGAN & MORGAN ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
- Brooke Nichelson, North Laurel
- Kennedy Deener, Taylor County
- Atylia Green, Henderson County
- Haylee Noel, Cooper
- Tamia Waide, Frederick Douglass
- Jaelee Knowles, Frederick Douglass
- Alaya Quisenberry, Danville Christian
- Grace Mbugua, Danville Christian
- Kennedy Stamper, George Rogers Clark
- Ciara Byars, George Rogers Clark
- Jailenn Green, George Rogers Clark
- Morgan […]
03/07/25 – Required Rules Clinic Available for Coaches & Officials in Baseball
This message is being sent to all Athletic Directors (including assistants), Coaches in the sport of Baseball, and licensed umpires.
COACHES
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Baseball is available through your KHSAA360/ArbiterSports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
New for the 24-25 school year: You no longer log into the KHSAA Member School Portal to view your rules clinic or complete your other Bylaw 25 requirements. All Coaching functions have been migrated to the newly developed KHSAA360 System (in ArbiterSports).
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
For full instructions on how to access your Eligibility Dashboard to complete the Online Rules Clinic and the rest of your Bylaw 25 requirements, see below:
If […]
2025 Clarks Pump-N-Shop and 2025 UK HealthCare Boys Sweet Sixteen Workers Instructions
We again 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 […]
Clarks Pump-N-Shop Girls Sweet Sixteen(r) Ticket Information and Sales
ORDER SINGLE GAME / SESSION TICKETS FOR GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL (MARCH 12-15, 2025) Sat, March 15, 2025-7:30:00 PM- Girls Session 8 (CLICK LINKS BELOW TO PURCHASE)
Select this option to Manage YOUR existing rupparena.com/account ticket order for boys’ or girls’ basketball (pay your invoice or access your tickets)
UK HealthCare Boys Sweet Sixteen(r) Ticket Information and Sales
ORDER SINGLE GAME / SESSION TICKETS FOR BOYS STATE BASKETBALL (MARCH 26-29, 2025) SINGLE SESSION SEATS (2 GAMES) AVAILABLE AT LINKS BELOW BELOW
SINGLE GAME SEATS FOR PARTICIPATING TEAMS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL FOLLOWING REGIONAL PLAY
Wed, March 26, 2025-11 AM & 1:30 PM- Boys Session 1 (CLICK GAME LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE)
Wed, March 26, 2025-6:00:00 PM & 8:30 PM- Boys Session 2 (CLICK GAME LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE)
Thu, March 27, 2025-11:00:00 AM & 1:30 PM- Boys Session 3 (CLICK GAME LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE)
Thu, March 27, 2025-6:00:00 PM & 8:30 PM- Boys Session 4 (CLICK GAME LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE)
Fri, March 28, 2025-11:00:00 AM & 1:30 PM- Boys Session 5 (CLICK GAME LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE)
Fri, March 28, 2025-6:00:00 PM & 8:30 PM- Boys Session 6 (CLICK GAME LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE)
Sat, March 29, 2025-11:00:00 AM & 1:30 PM- Boys Session 7 (CLICK […]
03/04/25 – Hall of Fame Inductee Updates
Good morning!
We look forward to seeing our 2025 class of inductees and their representatives in just two weeks on March 18 at the KHSAA office in Lexington (2280 Executive Drive) for the videotaping of your segments for the banquet!
To follow up on the email back on Feb. 18 and to assist you in preparation for the upcoming schedule please review the below details. With production timelines, it will be essential that we meet the requests for information. Feel free to reach out to the office with any questions.
VIDEO RECORDING (March 18)
Again, this will be the video that is your acceptance at the banquet so dress accordingly. The response should be no longer than 3-4 minutes as this will be paired with your bio and photos. The two questions you will be asked to respond to are:
- Who would you like to thank on your behalf for the induction honor? […]
03/03/25 – Tennis Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The required KHSAA Online Rules Clinic for the sport of Tennis is available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
New for the 24-25 school year: You no longer log into the KHSAA Member School Portal to view your rules clinic or complete your other Bylaw 25 requirements. All Coaching functions have been migrated to the newly developed KHSAA360 System (in ArbiterSports).
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
For full instructions on how to access your Eligibility Dashboard to complete the Online Rules Clinic and the rest of your Bylaw 25 requirements, see below:
If you are having difficulties finding your requirements dashboard following the instructions above, it can be found at the following link:
https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
Deadlines for Coaches:
03/03/25 – Second Annual Indoor Track & Field State Championships Return to Louisville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 3, 2025
The second annual KHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to return to the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville in the form of a new three-day format this week.
The Class 2A state meet will get things started on Tuesday, followed by the Class 1A meet on Wednesday and the Class 3A meet on Thursday. The first events of each day are scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. ET, while the final event of each day is expected to take place at approximately 3:55 p.m.
Tickets to all three days of the event are available online only at khsaatickets.org. The competition will be broadcast in its entirety live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network.
2025 KHSAA INDOOR TRACK & FIELD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
2025 KHSAA State Indoor Track & Field Meet Coach Pass Allocation
Complimentary admission for Indoor Track & Field coaches will be a wristband provided in the team packet.
Coaches meeting Bylaw 25 KHSAA Coaching Requirements shall receive the following number of complimentary admission passes (these do not allow for track access).
- One to two (1-2) qualifier(s) affords a maximum of two (2) complimentary admissions;
- Three to six (3-6) qualifiers afford a maximum of three (3) complimentary admissions;
- Seven (7) to 12 qualifiers afford a maximum of four (4) complimentary admissions.
- 13-20 qualifers afford a maximum of five (5) complimentary admissions.
- 21 and above afford a maximum of six (6) complimentary admissions.
The KHSAA rosters and coaches lists were required to be submitted to Arbiter prior to the entry deadline and no further additions/corrections can be made. This list has been prepared so member schools can plan accordingly.
As we do in other KHSAA state events, coaches will have the option to purchase additional coach […]
03/02/25 – State Indoor Track & Field Lane Assignments, Starting Heights & Final Details
The field is set for the 2025 KHSAA State Indoor Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare! The championships will return to the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville on March 4-6. Coaches need to be sure to double-check the performance list and roster by school as several changes have been made.
The KHSAA website has been updated to reflect lane assignments, competitor numbers, etc. Please be sure to check the track webpage (links also below). Additional important information for each respective class is posted.
LANE ASSIGNMENTS
STATE QUALIFIERS – ROSTERS BY SCHOOL
Starting heights for the High Jump and Pole Vault for each respective class have also been set for the State Meet. They are as follows:
Class 1A 2A 3A Girls High Jump 4’0″ 4’0″ 4’0″ Boys High […]
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