August, 2025
08/29/25 – Golf Regional Instructions and Postseason Reminders
Postseason instructions for participating in the upcoming regional golf championships have been published online at KHSAA.org (https://ly.khsaa.org/twmg). All coaches and competing schools should take the time to review the instructions carefully, even veteran coaches, to ensure familiarity with all KHSAA rules and regulations regarding these events.
As a reminder, any coach listed on the school directory who has met the KHSAA Coaching requirements (Rules Clinic, CPR, Sports Safety, Coaching Education, etc.) will be eligible to coach during the postseason. However, only one coach may give advice to a student-athlete at a time.
Entries must be submitted using the GF101 form contained within the instructions and referenced below. Regional managers are copied on the entry submissions to assist with the preparation of pairings.
REGIONAL INSTRUCTIONS/POSTSEASON UPDATES
- Region Tournaments are scheduled for September 22-24.
- A list of host/region managers can be found through the link below:
08/29/25 – Dance Declaration Form for KHSAA Postseason Now Open
The declaration form (DA101) for the sport-activity of Dance is now open!
The deadline to complete this form is Tuesday, September 30. This is for KHSAA Regional and State Competitions, so please discuss what division(s) your school will be entering, as there will be no adjustments to divisions once the entries are posted. Each member school Athletic Director or Head Coach shall only submit one form to declare. You can find DA101 at the following link: https://ly.khsaa.org/e2mw
SQUAD SIZES/DIVISIONS
- Hip Hop Small (minimum of 5, maximum of 14)
- Hip Hop Large (minimum of 15, maximum of 40)
- Jazz (minimum of 5, maximum of 40)
- Pom (minimum of 5, maximum of 40)
- Game Day (minimum of 5, maximum of 40)
- **This year, the max number of performances each school is allowed to enter is three (3), so long as the third routine is Game Day.
- After the September 30th deadline for […]
08/29/25 – Competitive Cheer Declaration Form for KHSAA Postseason Now Open
The declaration form (CC101) for the sport-activity of Competitive Cheer is now open!
The deadline to complete this form is Tuesday, September 30. This is for KHSAA Regional and State Competitions, so please discuss what division(s) your school will be entering, as there will be no adjustments to divisions once the entries are posted. Each member school’s Athletic Director or Head Coach shall only submit one form to declare. You can find CC101 at the following link: https://ly.khsaa.org/tcmw
SQUAD SIZES/DIVISIONS
- All-Girls Divisions (4 divisions):
- Small (Traditional 2.5 Minute): minimum 5, maximum of 15
- Medium (Traditional 2.5 Minute): minimum 16, maximum of 19
- Large (Traditional 2.5 Minute): minimum 20, maximum of 23,
- Super Large (Traditional 2.5 Minute): minimum 24, maximum of 30
- Coed (1 division):
- Coed (Traditional 2.5 Minute): 1 or more boys; minimum 5, maximum of 30
- Game Day (2 divisions) –
- Game Day Small – minimum […]
08/28/25 – KHSAA Board of Control to Hold Special Meeting September 2, 2025
Pursuant to KRS 61.826(2), Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Board of Control President Greg Howard has called a special meeting of the Board of Control for Tuesday morning, September 2, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
- The agenda for the meeting is a single item, the consideration of the final proposal(s) to be considered by the Annual Meeting of the membership on September 18.
- The agenda is posted online at https://portal.ksba.org/public/Agency.aspx?PublicAgencyID=4374&AgencyTypeID=1&BeginDate=07-01-2025&EndDate=06-30-2026
- Per KRS 61.826(3), the meeting will be conducted by video conference, with all members requested to join via the Zoom platform, and no member will attend the meeting at the KHSAA offices.
- All members of the Board of Control joining the meeting shall remain visible on camera at all times while business is being conducted.
- Any member of the general public or media desiring to view the meeting may do so in the Theatre/Board room of the KHSAA main office at 2280 […]
8/27/25- REMINDER- KHSAA to Again Conduct Title IX Education Meetings for All Schools, Middle Schools Invited
As was mentioned at the recently concluded Regional Meetings, the KHSAA will again conduct two Title IX Webinars for 2025-26 on September 11th and 12th. These will be conducted via Zoom to afford the membership more opportunities to appear.
Thursday morning, September 11
- This session will be at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
- To register for this session, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xhj-2VIOTICTs8d2oDl-7g
- The meeting should conclude no later than 12:00 p.m.
Friday morning, September 12
- This session will be at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
- To register for this session, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j3yKWsEQTKyVEiO0C-otKQ
- The meeting should conclude no later than 12:00 p.m.
THESE SEMINARS ARE NOT SOLELY FOR THOSE SCHOOLS WITH A FIELD AUDIT SCHEDULED IN 2025-2026.
This workshop should be extremely beneficial for all member schools as it will review the Title IX Education program that is conducted by the KHSAA as required by State Regulations. Since these meetings are being […]
08/27/25 – LSC stadium to host KHSAA Soccer State Finals
The KHSAA will hold its 2025 boys’ and girls’ soccer finals at the Lexington Sporting Club’s (LSC) recently completed stadium at 200 Shives Drive, Lexington, KY 40509 in Lexington on Nov. 1. Working with Mayor Linda Gorton, the Urban County Council and the Lexington-Fayette County government, along with VisitLex and Bryan Brooks and the staff at the LSC, the Association has been negotiating to hold its championships at that location for more than a year.
“We try, where possible, feasible and affordable, to place our final events in our state’s prime facilities. That is especially difficult in the fall when almost all of our colleges and universities are using their facilities nearly full-time for events and activities by their own students, especially with soccer and volleyball, and with the tremendous limitations on needed space, such as parking, while school is in session,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We are fortunate to […]
08/25/25 – KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open
For the 25th year, the KHSAA will host its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Make plans to attend one of the two events scheduled for Monday, September 29, or Tuesday, September 30. Both events will be held at the Central Bank Center in Lexington
WHAT IS HYPE?
HYPE is a one-day student leadership conference where students will enjoy educational interaction with each other to discuss issues and garner information to take back and share/implement with their teams and student body. The event is staged and presented by the KHSAA Student-Athlete Group.
DATES/LOCATIONS
Monday, September 29 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St. Lexington, next to Rupp Arena)
OR
Tuesday, September 30 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St. Lexington, next to Rupp Arena).
COST
There is no charge to attend. Schools are responsible for transportation and meals.
REGISTER
Register here. The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 23. A […]
08/22/25- 2025 KHSAA Annual Meeting Reminder
This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors, and the links can be forwarded as needed.
ANNUAL MEETING
This reminder that the 2025 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on September 18 at the Central Bank Center (FKA Lexington Center). Final agenda documents are being published as they become final in the coming days, but the meeting is expected to begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET. and conclude not later than 1:00 p.m. Details and requirements for the Annual Meeting Delegate are summarized below. To submit the name of your delegate, go to https://khsaa.org/ge38-annual-meeting-delegate-designation/
PLEASE BE MINDFUL THAT ELECTRONIC VOTING VIA SMARTPHONE IS PLANNED FOR THIS MEETING AND ENSURE THE DELEGATE IS PREPARED. MORE DETAILS FORTHCOMING
This meeting, which is not mandatory for membership, will not have a virtual option.
ANNUAL MEETING DELEGATE DESIGNATION
The Annual Meeting has continuous improvement/leadership training […]
08/22/25 -KHSAA Fall 2025 Esports Season & Title Change: Street Fighter 6 Has Arrived
We wanted to kick off the KHSAA Fall esports season with some general information, reminders, and an update on NBA 2K.
We appreciate everyone who has been interested and involved with NBA 2K. However, PlayVS is still in active discussions with the game publisher to align on future plans for the title within the scholastic esports leagues. While KHSAA and PlayVS don’t have final details to share just yet, this news impacts our Fall ‘25 season, and we will not be able to offer NBA 2K for the time being. With that being said, we are excited to announce we will be offering Street Fighter 6 as a new KHSAA championship title!
KHSAA Fall ‘25 Championship Titles
- League of Legends
- Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate
- Mario Kart™ Deluxe
- Rocket League
- Splatoon 3
- Madden NFL
- Street Fighter 6 NEW! (Rulebook)
KHSAA Fall ‘25 Important Dates & Schedule
- Enrollment is open NOW!
- Registration Deadline: […]
08/21/25 – Volleyball Season Updates and Reminders
Now that the first week of the 2025 girls’ volleyball season is coming to an end, we wanted to provide these updates based on early questions that have come to the office, as well as a clarification from the NFHS. These reminders will also apply to the boys’ 2026 season.
BALL SHAGGING BY OPPONENTS
This was a Point of Emphasis last year from the NFHS that dealt with sportsmanship. Opposing teams were asked not to shag balls during warm-ups. After a year review and consultation from the NFHS, our office has been advised that this practice is recommended should there be sportsmanship issues.
We had and still have, during the first week of the 2025 season, regions where it had been adhered to and where it was ignored. From here forward, it will be a local issue. Should it be deemed a sportsmanship issue, then it should be recognized; otherwise, the Association has no […]
08/21/25 – State Golf First Round Site Change (Regions 1-4)
After consultation and review with Golf House Kentucky, we feel the need to relocate the State First Round Tournament for Regions 1-4 to Calvert City Country Club for 2025.
We realize some teams may have already made efforts to play at Drake Creek Golf Club this season, but we believe this decision will result in the best experience for all participants. Hopefully, making this announcement now allows teams time to make logistical adjustments as they prepare for the state tournament. We appreciate Drake Creek’s understanding and willingness to be a part of the KHSAA State Championship, and hope to include them in the near future as the site rotation plan is expanded for future years.
Calvert City previously hosted the first round state event in 2023, and we are confident Adam Webb and his staff will do another great job with this year’s tournament, even on short notice.
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08/18/25 Football Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available
The required KHSAA Football Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard on KHSAA360.
COACHES
- Coaches should look for the 25-26 Eligibility tab labeled 2025-26 Football and clearly labeled Coaching at https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
- The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
OFFICIALS
- Officials should look for the 2025-26 Football Postseason eligibility tab and clearly labeled Officiating at https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/official
- The clinic is required for all officials desiring to officiate post-season play.
FORGOTTEN PASSWORDS
- If you have forgotten your password, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
DEADLINES – COACHES
- August 18 to September 7 – the clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 8 to October 18 – the clinic may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) […]
8/18/25 Soccer Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available
The required KHSAA Soccer Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
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:
- August 18 to September 7 – the clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 8 to September 20 – the clinic may […]
8/18/25 – Field Hockey Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available
The required KHSAA Field Hockey Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
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:
- August 18 – […]
08/18/25 – Volleyball Season Reminders on Rosters, Schedules and Results
This email is being sent to Athletic Directors and Girls’ Volleyball Coaches.
As the season begins today, we wanted to share some important reminders to assist you.
ROSTERS
Rosters with numbers are required to be entered and or updated in the KHSAA360 System (Arbiter). This is important as this serves as your eligibility list with regard to insurance. Check with your Athletic Director if changes/updates need to be made in the event you have not been given access by your athletic staff to make any changes.
Rosters were “rolled over” from last year, with underclassmen promoted to the next year in school accordingly.
SCHEDULE
All games are to be entered in KHSAA360 (Arbiter) by the host school. For those with tournaments, please enter them using the tournament manager/builder. For a refresher and other schedule entry updates, review Mr. Catron’s YouTube video here.
RESULTS/SCORES
Results are also to be entered in […]
08/18/25 – Volleyball Online Rules Clinic Available for Coach and Officials
The required KHSAA Volleyball Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
Note: If you coach/officiate both seasons – Girls and Boys, and complete the clinic in the fall, you will not be required to view a second clinic and will receive credit for the boys’ season.
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 […]
08/18/25 – Cross Country Rules Clinic Now Available
The required KHSAA Cross Country Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
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:
- August 18 to […]
NFHS Learning Center Continues to ‘Protect the Purpose’ of High School Sports, Activities
Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Chief Executive Officer
The difference between high school sports and all other levels of sport in the United States? Education, without a doubt. And with the focus headed in other directions at the college level the past few years, the NFHS is leading the way to ensure that high school sports remain focused on the EDUCATION in education-based sports and other activity programs.
Today, the NFHS is launching its Protect the Purpose campaign. The goal is to help high school students learn valuable lessons through participation in high school athletics and activities that prepare them for successful lives and careers. This special emphasis will help state associations, coaches, administrators and others to keep sports competitively balanced, minimize the risk of injury for students and keep programs focused on education.
While the Protect the Purpose campaign is new, the focus on education has been the […]
08/08/25 – Golf Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The required KHSAA Golf Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
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:
Accessing_and_Completing_Online_Rules_Clinics_and_Other_Bylaw_25_Requirements_on_ArbiterSports
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:
- August 8 – August 21 – the clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- August 22 – September 6 – the clinic may be […]
08/06/25 – KHSAA360: Fall Season Scheduling Updates and Reminders
We hope that your athletic school year is off to a great start! Rob Catron created this 12-minute video that contains reminders, tips and a couple of new tools that schools can use for scheduling.
The video can be viewed at the following link:
Please do not hesitate to reach out to Rob with any questions (rcatron@khsaa.org) and again, thank you for your continued patience throughout the process. We will see you at the upcoming regional meetings!
08/04/25 – Brian Milam joins KHSAA Executive Staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUG. 04, 2025
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association introduces an addition to its Executive Staff today with the hiring of Louisville native Brian Milam from WKYT-TV in Lexington as its Communications and Media Relations Director. Milam joins the Communications team at the Association and fills the vacancy held by Connor Link, who departed this summer.
“We are extremely pleased to add Brian to our communication team. His passion for high school athletics and athletes is well known and has been shown in his decades-long work with two Kentucky CBS affiliate stations,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “Brian has worked with many of our member schools, athletic directors, coaches, athletes, our staff and various media across the state. Taking this step for him and KHSAA comes at a great time, and working with our Publications and Event Services Director, Jenny Elder, will give us a tremendous communications team. […]
08/01/25 – Board of Control conducts first meeting of 2025-26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUG. 1, 2025
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its first regularly scheduled meeting of the 2025-26 academic year on Thursday and Friday in Louisville, approving a review of proposals to be considered at the 2025 Annual Meeting and preparing for discussions that will continue to serve and meet the member schools’ needs.
A two-day series of meetings began with an orientation for new and returning Board members and then launched into the full Board work session on Thursday afternoon, followed by conducting the full Board Meeting on Friday. The Board and staff welcomed new Board members, Jeremy Roach of Princeton and Terry Yeast of Winchester.
“The first meeting each year offers a great opportunity for our new board members to become familiar with the process of these meetings and with our staff members,” said Commissioner Julian Tackett. “The first meeting is always one […]
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