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03/19/19- Reminder about 2018-2019 Title IX and Participation List Submission
With spring sports in full swing and most schools getting ready to take some form of spring break, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30.
- If you have specific questions about Title IX and the law itself, our office should be able to help get you some assistance. Asst. Commissioner Darren Bilberry (dbilberry@khsaa.org) is our primary contact for your questions related to the law and its interpretations.
- Information Technology Director Rob Catron (rcatron@khsaa.org), as well as almost any of our support staff, can help you with electronic issues including login and report preparation using the online system. The online system is currently available for entry.
Roster and Team Requirements
03/19/19- Golf Realignment and Format Status
September, 2018 – Board begins discussions surrounding golf realignment and tournament qualification.
- Realignment was viewed as long overdue and the Board and staff have spent a great deal of time discussing the state golf tournament and the best way to qualify teams and individuals.
- The membership through its Principals and Designated Representatives had expressed a desire through various meetings to have the boys and girls in golf in the same region.
- For several years, golf had twelve regions for boys and eleven for girls.
- In addition, the Kentucky Golf House had worked with staff and participants to emphasis pace of play at the state tournament in a variety of ways. The staff and Board of Control were aware of this concern, but primarily to the extent that the rounds of golf could be completed each day and not require stayovers to finish incomplete rounds.
November, 2018 – Board further discusses issues surrounding golf […]
Final Girls Tournament Worker Information
Good morning! Thanks so much for agreeing to work at the 2019 KHSAA Girls Sweet Sixteen®. We look forward to a great week. Here are some final details!
MATERIAL PICKUP
If you are on this list to pick up either credentials or parking, that is available at the Hyatt Regency (Thorobred 1) from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, or at the Pass Gate in the arena lobby beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the location detailed below.
ARENA ACCESS
Due to ongoing renovation at the Lexington Center, the check-in/passgate will be at a different location in 2019. Media/workers will no longer be able to check-in and enter at the back dock. For 2019, the media check-in/passgate will be located on the main concourse area of Rupp Arena and the Lexington Center, under the wall of televisions located near the section of the old Rupp Arena playing floor. Media members and workers will enter via […]
Final Boys Tournament Worker Information
Good morning! Thanks so much for agreeing to work at the 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys Sweet Sixteen®. We look forward to a great week. Here are some final details!
MATERIAL PICKUP
If you are on this list to pick up either credentials or parking, that is available at the Hyatt Regency (Thorobred 1) from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, or at the Pass Gate in the arena lobby beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the location detailed below.
ARENA ACCESS
Due to ongoing renovation at the Lexington Center, the check-in/passgate will be at a different location in 2019. Media/workers will no longer be able to check-in and enter at the back dock. For 2019, the media check-in/passgate will be located on the main concourse area of Rupp Arena and the Lexington Center, under the wall of televisions located near the section of the old Rupp Arena playing floor. Media members […]
02/26/19- KHSAA Update on June Scholastic Events
In January, in response to findings from the Rice Commission, the NCAA announced changes to its Division I Men’s Basketball Recruiting Calendar. The intent of the changes was manifold:
- First, it was a concerted effort to create events that were solely and completely managed and run by individuals from the interscholastic community, those affiliated with the 51 State Associations and the District of Columbia.
- Secondly, it was an effort to reduce recruiting time in July and re-structure the entire Division I recruiting cycle. The end result was identification and open events in April, highly restricted events in June, and a reduced number of days for open, shoe-company type events in July.
The primary desire of the changes was to create events in one of five types, which center around individual skills camps, traditional team vs. team play, and all-star play. The emphasis of the June events was and remains, traditional school play where possible, […]
Past Esports Staff Blogs/News
Archive of Past Staff Blogs2019 State Meet Honors
2019 PANNELL SWIM SHOP/KHSAA
STATE SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
BOYS’ AWARD WINNERS
Outstanding Meet Competitor
Hunter Tapp, Trinity (Lou.)
Pannell Swim Shop Scholarship
Brendan Conley, Highlands
Tim Cahill Outstanding Coach of the Year Award
David Little, Lexington Catholic
Outstanding Diving Coach
Dustin Schulten, St. Xavier
Boys’ All-State First Team
Logan Smith, Covington Catholic
Will Cole, St. Xavier
Matt Menke, Lexington Catholic
Connor Kang, St. Xavier
Zach Hils, Lexington Catholic
Hunter Tapp, Trinity (Lou.)
Will Tarvestad, North Oldham
Holden Smith, St. Xavier
John Hayes, Elizabethtown
Alex Brehm, Louisville Collegiate
Boys’ All-State Second Team
Finn Murphy, Highlands
Scott Scanlon, Lexington Catholic
Neal Morsi, Bowling Green
Jacob Dray, Trinity (Lou.)
Matthew Street, Henry Clay
Kaleb Brannock, Scott County
Thomas Strother, Lexington Catholic
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01/28/19- Preliminary Information About Calculating the RPI
PRELIMINARY BASICS ABOUT THE RPI (Based on the CHSAA model, final details will be released by KHSAA when the RPI is released)
NOTE: As of September 30, 2019, this information is superseded by the final release by the KHSAA of official information and details.
- RPI will be implemented in all sports as a publicity tool.
- In Football, the RPI will be incorporated into the tournament rules as a means of seeding Rounds 3, 4 and 5
- RPI stands for “Ratings Percentage Index”. In short, it is a way to measure a team’s strength relative to other teams, based largely on the strength of their schedules.
- The RPI formula is used by both the NCAA and NAIA, along with many high school associations and among other organizations, as part of their postseason system.
- Final details will be released with the first RPI calculations in September, 2019.
What percentages are being used in the formula?
[…]02/19/19- Alignment Revisions Approved for Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Effective 2019
Effective July 15, 2019.
REGION 1- Ballard Memorial, Caldwell County, Calloway County, Carlisle County, Christian Fellowship, Community Christian (Paducah), Crittenden County, Fulton County, Graves County, Hickman County, Livingston Central, Lyon County, Marshall County, Mayfield, McCracken County, Murray, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary, Trigg County
REGION 2- Apollo, Breckinridge County, Butler County, Christian County, Daviess County, Dawson Springs, Fort Campbell, Grayson County, Hancock County, Henderson County, Hopkins County Central, Hopkinsville, Madisonville-North Hopkins, Muhlenberg County, Ohio County, Owensboro, Owensboro Catholic, Trinity (Whitesville), Union County, University Heights, Webster County
REGION 3- Allen County-Scottsville, Barren County, Bowling Green, Caverna, Clinton County, Cumberland County, Edmonson County, Franklin-Simpson, Glasgow, Greenwood, Hart County, Logan County, Metcalfe County, Monroe County, Russellville, South Warren, Todd County Central, Warren Central, Warren East
REGION 4- Adair County, Anderson County, Bardstown, Bethlehem, Boyle County, Campbellsville, Casey County, Danville, Danville Christian, East Jessamine, Garrard County, Green County, Lincoln County, Marion County, Mercer County, Nelson County, Russell County, Taylor County, […]
Basic Explanation and Plan, the New RPI to be used for Football
More Details about the Use of the RPI (Football Only)
- The RPI will be published beginning following football week 6. Publishing prior to that date will likely lead to incomplete data.
- Football RPI is frozen after Week 11, the end of the regular season. Hereinafter, the totals will be referred to as “Playoff RPI”
- Future consideration includes using RPI to break three-way ties within districts, but for 2019, the conventional tiebreaker remains in place.
- Third round playoff games, for the purpose of determining the home team, will be based on Playoff RPI in all classes.
- Highest remaining seed in regions 1-4 will host the fourth-highest remaining in regions 1-4;
- 2nd highest remaining seed in regions 1-4 will host the third-highest remaining seed in regions 1-4;
- Highest remaining seed in regions 5-8 host the fourth-highest remaining in regions 5-8;
- 2nd highest remaining seed in regions 5-8 host the third-highest remaining seed in regions 5-8. […]
02/15/19 – 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.
- Balloting is available beginning on 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 in correcting these entries, contact Rob Catron or Marilyn Mitchell at the KHSAA offices, however the change will be for all items related to Bylaw 1 and for the remainder of the school year.
- Those that have multiple system roles (coach, AD, etc.) be sure you select that you are logging in as the […]
2/14/19- Reminder to Schools about Esports Rosters and Information
For the 2018-2019 school year, KHSAA member schools participating in the sport-activity of esports through the KHSAA/PlayVs partnership are required to enter and maintain their teams, coaches and participants in the KHSAA member school database. THIS STEP DOES NOT REPLACE THE NECESSITY OF REGISTERING COACH AND PARTICIPANT SPECIFIC INFORMATION WITH PLAYVS. If you are participating in esports through another entity (not through PlayVS), please disregard this notice and do not enter your school information.
DECLARING THAT YOU PARTICIPATED IN KHSAA ESPORTS SEASON ZERO OR SEASON ONE DURING 2018-19
- As with any other sport/sport-activity, the first step the AD (or other designated administrator) will need to do is update the school’s Sport Participation Information grid to add the team(s) to the database, which will then allow entry of participants and coaches. (Direct link: https://schools.khsaa.org/schools_update/)
- On this grid, you will now see both of the newly added esports seasons (Esports – Fall and Esports – […]
BK154-Basketball Ticket Request Form
Loading…02/12/2019-Commissioner’s Statement on NFHS Football Rule Change Related to Replay
KHSAA staff is aware of the rule change and thankfully, we were part of the discussion. At this point, there are no plans to implement replay for our state football championship games, which is likely the only round in which we would consider it at this time. There is also no current plans to implement replay in other sports as well. It would take considerable research into costs, facility equipment, and needed manpower before stepping into this area. We applaud our peer states for their experimentation in this area and are equally proud that they were able during an experimental period to try the rule at minimal cost. We are also aware that for the future, that “minimal cost” will be changing to market pricing and again, have to ask the question of practicality.
While we all desire the best possible outcomes and all officials strive to “get it right”, this is truly a case where […]
02/04/2019 – 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Applications Now Open
For the sixth year Whitaker Bank, as part of its continuing title sponsorship of the Boys’ Sweet 16®, and the KHSAA will be presenting four one-time $1,500 scholarships. The scholarships are open to high school seniors that participate in KHSAA sanctioned sports and sport-activities.
Deadline for the information to be received by the KHSAA is Feb. 28. There is no limit to the number of applicants from a school.
Winners will be recognized during the 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ State Basketball Tournament, March 6-10 in Lexington.
Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Application Forms are only available online and may be completed using the link below:
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION AND APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP
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The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various […]
1/24/19- Dear Mom and Dad, and in some cases, School Personnel: Cool it (Op-Ed Column)
By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete here in Kentucky or one of the key school administrators in a member school or member school district, this message is primarily for you.
When you attend an athletic event that involves your son or daughter, or the members of your student body, cheer to your heart’s content, enjoy the camaraderie that high school sports offer and have fun. But when it comes to verbally criticizing game officials or coaches, it’s time for everyone to cool it. “The time has come for everyone involved in the game to “pump the brakes” as it relates to conduct at games, particularly, the parents who attend,” noted NFHS Executive Director Karissa Niehoff.
Make no mistake about it. Your passion is admired, […]
1/22/2019 – Nominations sought for Midway Female Student-Athlete of the Year – Girls’ Basketball
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among girls’ basketball participants for 2018-2019.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one female participant from each 2018-2019 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but may be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at http://khsaa.org/ge79-midway-universitykhsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards banquet at Midway University on June 3. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2018-2019 Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year at the banquet.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year in the sport of Basketball is Friday, February 1, 2019. […]
BW110 – Regional Bowling Entry Form
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12/20/18- Girls Basketball Advance Ticket Sales
It is again time for us to take orders for advance tickets to the 2019 KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16®. Here are some notes about this year’s event:
These tickets for the entire event may be ordered online through the KHSAA website through Friday, February 22, 2019 at https://www.khsaa.org/payments/khsaa-girls-sweet-16-tickets-2019/;
Tickets ordered through the KHSAA will be filled in the rows A-M of Sections 13, 14, 15, 30, 31 and 32.
Tickets ordered through the KHSAA are priced at $140 in these sections for the entire tournament, and the price includes $1.50 in facility and bond fees, per session, that will be paid to Rupp Arena.
Tickets ordered through the KHSAA DO NOT include Ticketmaster Facility fees.
Seats in other areas and other price levels are now available through TicketMaster at https://www.ticketmaster.com/khsaa-sweet-16-girls-basketball-tournament-tickets/artist/2593233?venueId=180350, and the cost will include both Ticketmaster Convenience and Rupp Arena Facility Fees.
Tournament […]
12/20/18- 2019 Boys’ Ticket Sales Notes
Tickets are now in a renewal period for those that ordered through the KHSAA in the past. All have been mailed a ticket order form and directions to renew. Jeanie Molloy of the KHSAA staff processes those orders (although she has no control over seat assignment)
Tickets purchased through the KHSAA are priced WITHOUT Tickermaster Convenience fees but do include the new Rupp Arena Facility and Increased Bond Fees (a total of $1.50 per session which will be remitted to Rupp.
Those prior ticket holders wishing to change quantities or make other requests can do so by using the link at https://khsaa.org/bk139-request-related-to-basketball-state-tournament-tickets/
2019 State Wrestling Day 1 Results – 1st Rd, 2nd Rd Champ, 3rd Rd Champ, 1st Rd Consol, 2nd Rd Consol (bouts 1-616)
Championship Round 1 (32 Man)
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Champ. Round 1 – David Griffith (Meade County) 38-5 won by fall over Malachia Harris (Moore) 11-10 (Fall 1:44)
Champ. Round 1 – Luke Oliveros (South Oldham) 20-6 won by fall over Cole Cecil (Bullitt East) 19-13 (Fall 2:51)
Champ. Round 1 – Riley Johnson (Caldwell County) 30-7 won by major decision over Chris Begley (Madison Southern) 31-6 (MD 11-1)
Champ. Round 1 – Cole Thomas (Ryle) 45-1 won by fall over Alex Sledd (Harrison County) 6-10 (Fall 1:26)
Champ. Round 1 – Matthew Meyer (St. Xavier) 19-12 won by fall over Hunter Sproles (Cooper) 27-15 (Fall 5:52)
Champ. Round 1 – Luke Chapman (Lafayette) 34-2 won by fall over Nathan Hale (Christian County) 15-12 (Fall 2:40)
Champ. Round 1 – Cory Joos (North Oldham) 21-11 won by major decision over Caleb Jarvis (Fairdale) 24-13 (MD 15-5)
Champ. Round 1 […]
2019 State Wrestling Day 2 Results – 3rd Rd Cons, 4th Rd Con, 4th Rd, 5th Rd Cons, 6th Rd Cons, Medal bouts, (bouts 617-878)
Round 3 Consolation
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Cons. Round 3 – Trayce Eckman (Union County) 45-6 won by fall over Maximus Beltran (Central Hardin) 32-13 (Fall 3:31)
Cons. Round 3 – Nolan Banfield (Montgomery County) 9-2 won by fall over Gabe Fortier (LaRue County) 43-9 (Fall 0:46)
Cons. Round 3 – Matthew Meyer (St. Xavier) 21-13 won by fall over Aiden Roe (Central) 29-15 (Fall 2:14)
Cons. Round 3 – Riley Johnson (Caldwell County) 32-7 won by fall over Luke Oliveros (South Oldham) 21-8 (Fall 2:58)
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Cons. Round 3 – Tyler Armstead (Oldham County) 43-11 won by decision over Logan Wells (Bullitt East) 37-13 (Dec 11-8)
Cons. Round 3 – Trevor Vilums (Male) 22-8 won by fall over Mason Polston (Central Hardin) 31-10 (Fall 3:58)
Cons. Round 3 – Ashur Jones (McCracken County) 5-2 won by decision over Joseph Morgan (Apollo) 38-10 (Dec 7-4)
Cons. Round 3 […]
12/10/18- Early Season Basketball/Wrestling Interpretations
This is being posted on the KHSAA basketball and wrestling web pages, as well as being distributed to all schools, basketball officials, and basketball assigners via email.
As we begin the basketball and wrestling seasons, three issues have been consistently discussed with communication to and from the KHSAA offices and various association representatives.
EJECTIONS AND BYLAW 21
All receiving this communication are reminded that there is no appeal of a judgment call by an official, including ejection of a player or coach. Bylaw 21 is explicit in that not only may protests not be granted, but they may not even be considered. This is not to say that coaches and school representatives should not give feedback to the local assigning secretaries.
As independent contractors, it is important that the assigners receive feedback as such not only helps the development of the officiating staff in that association but also helps the assigner determine future assignments. But this review […]
SB133-NFHS Requested Data-Face Masks
Loading…12/04/18- Football Schools Required to Submit Spring Practice Date Options
Per KHSAA Bylaw 23, each school must submit its spring practice dates on or before December 15, 2018, for the spring, 2019 spring practice period. Failure to submit these dates by December 15 will result in the school not being permitted to conduct spring practice. This deadline is to be rigidly enforced for 2018-19 so do not delay in submitting.
Once submitted, these dates cannot be changed. There will be NO extensions due to coaching vacancies, etc. The selection of spring practice is solely a function of the school calendar and not personnel.
THE SETTING OF THESE DATES IS A FUNCTION OF SCHOOL CALENDAR AND NOT PERSONNEL.
Go to this link —
http://khsaa.org/fb103-spring-practice-dates-designation/ and submit your dates for 2019 on or before December 15, 2018.
The Spring Practice regulations are reprinted below–
Each football school may conduct ten (10) spring practice periods of not more than two (2) hours in length and […]
12/03/18- First Phase (T35 Report) Open for Title IX Reporting Entry for 2018-19
The initial phase of entry for the 2018-2019 Title IX Reports, the ability to enter the financial information from 2017-18 to be entered on the form T-35, is available and online at schools.khsaa.org. There have only minimal changes based on the great cooperation and feedback from the membership.
T35 EMPHASIS POINTS
There has been a continual effort to eliminate inconsistent information that has been entered on that form, and the following points are emphasized:
- Entry for the T35 is now open. Login to http://schools.khsaa.org and begin entry when you are ready.
- The T35 requires you to enter 2017-2018 expense information, as it has been audited within your school and district.
- Your previous Annual Reports can be quickly reviewed in the KHSAA School Subdomain (the login page) by clicking on the tab labeled Past Title IX Annual Reports, in case you want to review past submissions.
- The T35 is to be entered with all KHSAA sanctioned […]
11/20/18- Kentucky Student-Athletes Invited to Apply for 2019 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year
Kentucky senior student-athletes with ties to agriculture may apply for one of six scholarships and the honor of being recognized as a 2019 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year.
The program is a partnership of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA).
“Students who participate in athletics and work in agriculture must juggle work, sports, and studies to achieve their goals,” Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said. “This program is a way we can recognize their hard work and sacrifice while helping them continue their education.”
“Our office is always looking for more ways to honor and recognize the hard work of student-athletes, and we are certainly appreciative of the Department of Agriculture for its sponsorship of this program,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We realize agriculture students have a lot of responsibilities to balance, and we are thrilled to be able to highlight them for their accomplishments.”
To […]
11/20/18-Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 18-19
When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics, academics, school service and community service. The award process for 2018-2019 is now underway.
Applications are being accepted for students to apply for those awards through Friday, January 12, 2019. The award winners will be announced in conjunction with the boys’ state basketball tournament in March. Two grants, each in the amount of a one-time scholarship of $2,000 payable to an institution of higher learning, will be awarded. The scholarship is not renewable and is not endowed for expansion. Minimum criteria is a 3.5 (converted to 4.0 scale) grade point average; involvement in varsity sports or sport-activities; involvement in other school activities, a record of community service/involvement and a member of the […]
11/20/18-Revisions, Clarifications and Reminders about Students Practicing/Playing While Ineligible
At the 2018 KHSAA Annual Meeting, the membership approved several changes to the bylaws regarding eligibility which the staff will begin to work through the promulgation process mandated by the legislature in the coming weeks. We are hopeful that these changes will be adopted and implemented for final inclusion in the 2019-20 Handbook sometime early next summer. This communication relates ONLY to Proposal 2018-03. Any changes contained in 2018-01, 2018-02 and 2018-04 will need final legislative approval in the spring of 2019 before implementation.
One of the approved changes was contained in Proposal 2018-03, which is detailed on page two of the document at https://khsaa.org/annualmeeting/20182019/annualmeetingproposals.pdf. This change would place into the regulation the provision that it is school choice as to whether a student with a pending ruling (original or appeal) could be allowed to practice with the team (including scrimmages). This change was part regulatory and part interpretation, as the provisions restricting such […]
11/18/18- Update on Golf Alignment and Tournament Format Project
It is recommended that this information is shared with all those that are interested, including coaches while realizing that any official response from the member school should come from the Designated Representative per Bylaw 1.
For its last two meetings, and beginning with discussion during the 2017-18 school year, the Board of Control has been reviewing the golf program within the Association. Realignment is long overdue and the Board and staff have spent a great deal of time discussing the state golf tournament and the best way to qualify teams and individuals. The current system has been in place for many years, and certainly merits review.
Following this latest Board meeting, it is evident that the membership needs to be updated on the progress and processes going forward.
First and foremost, it is IMPERATIVE that the membership complete the survey that was submitted to the schools in early November. To complete the survey, go to […]
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