Kentucky High School Athletic Association

Overall Compiled Results and Totals

In light of seemingly endless discussion about possible alternative formats for the football playoffs, it seems prudent to be sure the public is reminded of the results of a 2011-2012 survey of the membership regarding this issue. Clearly the consensus is that there is not consensus. Unfortunately, each respondent tends to look at the issue from the lens of their own situation. This data will continue to be reviewed, and alternatives will always be on the table for discussion. In the same way that what was right in 1985 is not likely right today, today’s system may not be the best for tomorrow.

The results are as follows:

Detailed School by School Responses

Responses by School and District

08/02/12- Reminder about Schedule for 2012 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl

At its April, 2012 meeting, the Board of Control confirmed the schedule for the six 2012 football championship games.

On Friday, November 30, the championships for Classes 1A, 3A and 4A will take place, at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively.

Classes 2A, 5A and 6A will determine its champions on Saturday, December 1 , at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively.

All games will take place at Houchens-L.T. Smith Stadium on the campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.

10/31/12 – Ky. Fish and Wildlife offering gift certificates

Looking for a gift for a friend or family member who likes to hunt or fish? The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has an idea. See http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Ky-Fish-and-Wildlife-offering-gift-certificates-176595441.html and https://fw.ky.gov/app/voucher/ for details.

10/29/12 – 2012 KHSAA Licensed Cheer Judges

Cheer Working

Name Email T/I/R/Tec Yrs.Exp. Region Kris Alderman kalderman@tcbanytime.com R/Tech 25 16 Anissa Alred anissa.alred@harlan.kyschools.us R/T 0 13 Holly Alred holly.alred@harlan.kyschools.us R 13 Erika Appelman epatterson05@hotmail.com R 0 10 Kristin Bearden kristinbearden@hotmail.com All 6 2 Lindsey Behrendt lbehrendt@murraystate.edu R/T 5 1 Diane Berry dfberry@bardstowncable.net R/T 23 5 Andre’ Brewer andre@camplincoln.com R/T 18 2,6 Wanda Brown wanda.brown@perry.kyschools.us R/Tech 24 14 Shawn Campbell shawn.campbell@boyle.kyschools.us R/Tech 5 12 Jessica Lynne Carroll jessica_352_5@hotmail.com R 0 16 Sherrie Casey sherriehatcasey@hotmail.com R 16 15 Tammy Combs tbcombsky@yahoo.com R 14 Margalee Conlee mtconlee10@gmail.com R 13 15 Jennifer Cooper jennifer.cooper@rowan.kyschools.us R/Tech 16 16 Devera Murphy Cornette devera.cornette@martin.kyschools.us All 30 15 Terry Cox tcox4444@yahoo.com R/T 20 6 Mandy Creech mandy.creech@mboro.kyschools.us All 9 13 Abby Cunningham cunninghaa3@nku.edu R 10 Krista Curry curry_krista@yahoo.com R 11 15 Carey Davis carey.davis@floyd.kyschools.us R/T 17 15 Andrea Deaton andrea.deaton@perry.kyschools.us R 0 14 Tracy Downs tracydowns@bellsouth.net R/T 4 5 Kayla […]

10/25/12 – Commissioner’s Statement on the Passing of Former Commissioner Billy V. Wise, updated with arrangements

COMMISSIONER’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BILLY V. WISE

Billy V. Wise, who served as the fourth Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association from 1991-1994 and spent twenty-five years with the KHSAA, passed away early Thursday afternoon.

“Billy Wise was one of the finest gentlemen to ever cross the paths of the member school representatives and administrators, coaches, game officials, Board of Control members and our staff. His value at a pioneering time of sports expansion at the KHSAA was of tremendous benefit to all the students in the Commonwealth,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “His leadership during his 25 years of service to the KHSAA was instrumental in guiding the officials through the adoption of the 1971 Federal Court order and was vital in steadying the association during the financial trials surrounding his time as Commissioner as the Association moved into a new headquarters. ‘Coach’ as he was known throughout the state, […]

10/26/12 – KHSAA Tabs Angolia As Its New Communications Director

Football Tournament Results History

KHSAA TABS ANGOLIA AS ITS NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Commissioner Julian Tackett today announced the hiring of Joe Angolia as the organization’s new Communications Director. Angolia brings over 10 years of experience in collegiate athletics at the NCAA Division I level to the position, the last seven of which were spent as the Sports Information Director at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock (UALR). He will begin his duties at the KHSAA on full-time basis on November 12.

“We had an overwhelming number of qualified applicants for this position, but felt Joe’s experience and background made him an ideal fit for the KHSAA,” said Tackett. “He brings a wealth of experience in collegiate athletics, managing events and fulfilling media needs, a journalism background as well as a familiarity with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, which will be a tremendous asset to this organization and our membership. Joe will be […]

Past Football Playoff Financial Reports

Football Working

Year by Year Football Playoff Financial Reports

2012 Playing Season and Finals Stats/Results

2012 State/Region Results/Entries

Cross Country Tournament Results History

09/01/12 – Schools Reminded of Opportunity to Make Discount Hytek Software Purchase

Cross Country Blog Updates

KHSAA HyTek Group Purchase Opportunity
Through an agreement with Hy-Tek Limited, the KHSAA can offer its schools a chance to buy the Track and Field/ Cross Country meet and team management software at a discounted price.
HyTek is the software package used for the state cross country and track and field championships and is battle tested to handle the biggest and most complex of meets.
You should download and print both of the following links in order, print them out, and submit them to Hy-Tek in order to qualify for the discount.
For further information, go to the General Information Bar under either Cross Country or Track and Field

2012 KHSAA State Results/Stats

Soccer Tournament Results History

10/04/12- Congratulations to All Principals as October is National Principal’s Month

Click Here for the diagram

For more information, watch the video below, or go to http://principalsmonth.org/.

Thanks to all member school Principals for your work!

10/4/12 – Reminder about Basketball Coaching Box

Basketball Blog Updates

From the KHSAA competition rules for all games at all levels,

F) Coaching Box

Per the NFHS Playing rules, KHSAA member schools may utilize a coaching box per the NFHS rules drawn 14 feet from the 28’ mark on the court. If such box is not marked on the court, there is no allowance for a coaching box and the coaches must remain seated. There is no coaching box beyond the 14’ mark toward the baseline.

10/03/12 – Reminder about Football Ticket Sales

Volleyball Tournament Results History

Seems like only yesterday that school began and yet it is time for us to take orders for advance tickets to this year’s Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals. We hope we can count on your continued support. Here are some notes about this year’s finals.

The games will be played on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 at Feix Field, Houchens Industries – L.T. Smith Stadium at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.
Game times will be 11:00 (1A), 3:00 (3A) and 7:00 (4A) on Friday, and will be 11:00 (2A), 3:00 (5A) and 7:00 (6A) on Saturday. All times are Central Time.
Both the club level and VIP chairback will have access to the indoor area between and during the games for those that desire to be in there, but seating is limited. Ticketing in the club level sold out quickly last year.
We will continue to have a limited […]
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2012 KHSAA State Results/Stats

10/2/12 – Spencer County to Host Archery Coach Training

To All Athletic Directors and/or NASP Coaches:

We would like to invite any interested individuals to attend a BAI (Basic Archery Instructors) NASP certification class. We will be holding this class on November 17, 2012 from 8 am until 3:30 pm in the SCMS gymnasium (the address is attached below). Completion of this class will certify individuals as BAI NASP instructors.

The fee to participate is $80 and must be received by SCHS no later than November 1 so that materials can be ordered. Checks should be made out to Ralph Nash. SCHS or the instructor will provide all equipment for use during this training. This class will be conducted by Coach Ralph Nash who is a certified BAIT (Basic Archery Instructor Trainer) NASP coach as well as a level 3 USA Archery coach.

Please feel free to contact the school for any questions and direct emails to rose.nash@spencer.kyschools.us. We look forward to learning more […]

10/1/12 – View the program from the 2012 Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships

Click Here to see the entire program!

Click Here to order a copy!

2012 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Results/Entries

Golf Tournament Results History

10/22/12 – 6A Bracketing Reminder

6A is the class that has a rotating cross-bracket chart listed in the Competition Rules (numbered page 16 of http://khsaa.org/handbook/competitionrules/fbcompetitionrules.pdf). District 2 was originally assigned only three teams to the district, and lost one of them (Nelson County) through a school split beginning this year.

In addition, be mindful that District 6 was permitted to have its 5th place team automatically become the 4th seed in District 2 for the playoff pairings purposes. This assurance that the 5th place team would always face a 1st place team was key in the approval of the experimental bracketing to prevent a team from District 6 from being sent to a geographically isolated part of the state for playoffs.

Districts 2 and 3 are paired for the playoffs this year. So the fifth place team in District 6 will be the fourth place team in District 2 for playoff purposes. Part of this issue is resolved for […]

Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students

General

The family of former KHSAA Commissioner Louis Stout has established a memorial fund in honor of the former Commissioner’s 31 years of service to the KHSAA. Mrs. Anna Stout has requested that donations be made to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students, c/o KHSAA, 2280 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY 40505. The KHSAA will provide a receipt for any such donation, which is fully tax deductible and 100% of all donations will be used for special projects in his name specifically benefitting students and will not be used in any way by the General Fund of the KHSAA.

9/20/12 – New Free NFHS Coaching Education Course Helps with NCAA Eligibility Center

The NFHS and NCAA have jointly announced a new course through their learning center that helps fully explain the requirements related initial collegiate eligibility. This FREE course should be viewed by Athletic Directors and Guidance Counselors who have the thought that any of their students may eventually be desiring to play sports at an NCAA institution (at any level). The rules of the NCAA continually change, and this course is extremely helpful in explaining these rules.

The NCAA Eligibility Center Coaching Education course has been jointly developed by the Eligibility Center and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The course is designed to educate teachers, coaches, parents, and counselors about the NCAA’s initial eligibility requirements. After completing the course, you will be more prepared to advise your student-athletes about the necessary steps to become certified to compete in NCAA Divisions I and II athletics. Coaches can complete a course immediately and will […]

09/20/12 – NFHS Releases Opposition to Proposed 10-month Soccer Schedule for U.S. Soccer

The NFHS, supported by the member state associations including the KHSAA, has released a position opposing the new 10-month schedule proposed by the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. This proposed schedule is an effort to force kids to choose between school based programs (such as those sponsored by KHSAA) and the Development Academy designed to help with the national teams to represent the US in international competition. To require this choice by a vast majority of participants, when there is a very minimal chance the student would ever be selected for one of those teams, is simply not in the best interest of students who will never again have the opportunity for the high school experience. I feel as Commissioner of the KHSAA, that this is simply unconscionable as an alternative for students to have to make that choice. The full text of the statements by NFHS Executive Director Bob Gardner is contained at http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=7684, and […]

9/18/12 – Annual Meeting Voting Results Announced

Voting Results for the 2012 Annual Meeting have been announced based on voting conducted September 18, 2012. Complete results can be found at http://khsaa.org/annualmeeting/20122013/finalvotingtallysheet2012.pdf

RESULTS OF VOTING – SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting

(148 required for passage, 221 present)

PROPOSAL

YES

ABS

PRE

Proposal 2012 – 1

A proposal to amend Bylaw 5 to clarify and reinforce provisions – Issues have arisen this school year that point to the need to modernize Bylaw 5 and its wording

207

Proposal 2012 – 2

A proposal to amend Bylaw 7 to complete the separation of Bylaw 7 from its original position as Section 2 of Bylaw 6

205

9/18/12 – Commissioner’s Remarks to 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting

Commissioner’s Remarks
General Session, 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting

When I sat down a few weeks ago and discussed the board’s evaluation from last year and plans for the coming year, I was again told to take those thoughts to the membership this morning, including plans for some operational changes and potential regulation changes.

As most of you know, my philosophy is perhaps a little different than some of my predecessors. I don’t want to study something to death, or be comfortable “the way it’s always been done”. I think for too long, as an association, we stood at the fork in the road and spent far too much time trying to decide which way to go. We will take those forks we choose, and then another if that doesn’t work out.

Last year was a smooth year operationally, although a down year financially. Our staff […]

9/14/12 – Proposal by Proposal Analysis of 2012 Annual Meeting Proposals

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting.

There are nine proposals on the agenda this year. All but one are part of the Board’s required Annual Review and the vast majority are attempts to modernize the regulations. In some cases, they are provisions that combine pieces from several parts into one rule. Others call for removal of provisions that haven’t been utilized in many many years. As we continue to see turnover in athletic administrators, it is vitally important that the rules be as clear and concise as possible.

PROPOSAL 1 – Amend Bylaw 5 to clarify and reinforce provisions – Issues have arisen this school year that point to the need to modernize Bylaw 5 and its wording to ensure that any existing misinterpretation is clarified within the requirements for Bylaw 5. No special test or recitation may be given to restore eligibility for […]

9/14/12 – KHSAA Annual Meeting – Your Chance to be Involved!

This is a great time of year. In all areas of the state, school has started. The Friday night lights are lit, the fields and courts are in use every night (and seems like 24 hours in some areas and schools). And this year, we have just completed a circuit around the state holding regional meetings about KHSAA operations, online data management and Title IX.

But then reality sets in, and its time to deal with some of the “business issues” surrounding the KHSAA. And a lot of that business is accomplished through the Annual Meeting. Truth be told, other than the championship final events and recognition ceremonies, this event continues to be one of my favorites. Our staff gets to sit down and meet with those people in the trenches at the local schools, and talk about issues facing both groups. Our philosophies and perspectives are different, so too naturally are our opinions.

I […]

9/14/12 – Sport Activity Survey Input Needed

In order for plans to be made, regions to be drawn and competition rules to be developed, it is important that we know whether or not your school intends to compete in the four sport-activities championships for 2012-2013. Please complete the questions at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013SportActivitySurvey on or before Friday, September 28, 2012. If you have questions about any sport-activity, please feel free to contact the office. Thank you very much for your support!

9/13/12 – Southern HS Regional Meeting Cancelled

The final regional meeting, originally scheduled for September 22 at Southern HS has been cancelled due to a lack of advance registered attendees. Based on input from the membership, this meeting may be rescheduled for later in the school year. We apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause.

Leachman/KHSAA Girls Golf Results 2012-2013

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09/07/12 – Reminder about Weather Interrupted Football Games

Based on the number of inquiries in the last few hours, it seems prudent to remind schools and officials about the required procedures involving interrupted football games.

Basically, there is no such thing as a no contest. Regardless of how long or short games go due to inclement weather, it cannot be treated as though it never happened. Once it starts, it starts.
Two valuable resources are laid out in the KHSAA policies. First, if you look at the Officials Guidebook, it clearly talks about the officials authority NOT being absolute on whether or not we resume. It says:

SEVERE WEATHER / HEAT ILLNESS POLICY FOR ACTIONS BY OFFICIALS AT OUTDOOR SPORTS
The Referee (Lead Official / Crew Chief) shall stop play in a contest or scrimmage at the first sound of lightning or thunder at the site. The playing site shall be cleared immediately of all persons. The contest or scrimmage may be resumed […]

9/5/12 – Proposals Online for Annual Meeting

The Proposals for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the membership have been posted again online at the Annual Meeting link. They had been taken down for a few days while the file format was repaired to make sure they appeared in the correct order. Find them at http://khsaa.org/general/annual-meeting-information/

The Commissioner will prepare a blog early next week describing each one of the proposals.

9/4/12 – Reminder about KHSAA Annual Meeting

This is the second reminder about this year’s KHSAA Annual meeting. It’s each school’s opportunity to have a say in the rules of the Association for the future. In addition, there will be professional development opportunities in the morning as usual, with this year’s session focusing on the cleaning and long-term preservation of indoor playing surfaces such as gym floors; a vital session on intellectual property and the need to protect your school logo and other items; and an update with suggested implementation of the development of an Emergency Action Plan. Be sure and go to http://khsaa.org/general/annual-meeting-information/ and see details, including registration for the meeting.

For housing information, please see details from the prior blog entry from August 13 at http://khsaa.org/annual-meeting-reminders/

We will continue to update you with more information as the meeting gets closer!

Leachman/KHSAA Girls State Golf Results 2012-2013

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Leachman/KHSAA Boys State Golf Results 2012-2013

Golf Working

Regional Site Selection Plan Recommendations

Soccer Working

8/21/12 – Agenda for Optional AD Workshop Posted

Below is the agenda.

2012-13 OPTIONAL KHSAA ADMINISTRATORS WORKSHOP

Check in: 7:30 a.m., Workshop: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lunch will be from 12:00 to 12:45 for those that have indicated they will stay

Session I – Welcome, Introductions and Part I: Roster and School Management

Introduction of Presenters
Evaluation Form and EILA Information
The need for Security on the web site
Establishing a Secure Account
Indicating Sports and Levels
Roster Management

Section II – KHSAA Equity Policies and Title IX Overview

Introduction of Presenters
Evaluation Form and EILA Information
The need for Security on the web site
Establishing a Secure Account
Indicating Sports and Levels
Roster Management
Coach Management
Title IX Online Reporting System
Sports Safety Course
Disqualifications
Primer on KHSAA Bylaws
KHSAA and its role with KDE and KBE
KHSAA Prime Date Requirement
Cheerleading and its role within the School

08/21/12 – Reminder about Press Conference at KHSAA 8/23/12

PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 23
A press conference has been scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. at the KHSAA office in Lexington. Representatives from the KHSAA, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) and the KY chapter of NASP will be in attendance to discuss the latest KHSAA sanctioned sport-activity offering. The press conference will be broadcast live on www.KHSAA.tv.

— KHSAA —

For more information contact Elden May at 859-299-5472.

2012 District Football Standings

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8/16/12 – Courage in Munich Seminar to Georgetown College

Rarely do high school students have the opportunity to hear about an important chapter in world history straight from the people who made it, but such an opportunity will present itself to Kentucky youngsters on Friday, Aug. 24, at Georgetown College.

The 12 members of the 1972 United States Olympic basketball team – the one that was literally cheated out of the gold medal in the most controversial game ever – will appear with distinguished journalists and scholars at a series of four seminars beginning at 9 a.m. in the college’s conference center. All four of the seminars will be free and open to the public.

The seminars will discuss the historical, political, and sociological implications of the team’s decision to not accept the silver medal – the first and only time that has happened in Olympic history. One of the seminars also will be devoted to the invasion of the Olympic Village that resulted […]

8/16/12 – KHSAA Seeks Applicants for Communications Director (fka Sports Information Director)

Kentucky High School Athletic Association

Vacancy Announcement for the position of

Communications Director (fka Sports Information Director)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESUMES AND COVER LETTER FOR CONSIDERATION: SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

POSTING REVISED: AUGUST 25, 2012 TO REFLECT STATUTORY COMPLIANCE WITH RETIREMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association is accepting applications for the position of Communications Director (fka Sports Information Director)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Work directly for the Commissioner of the Association as spokesperson and media relations coordinator.
Page layout for all KHSAA publications, magazines and game programs including all aspects of design and mechanical production.
Regularly scheduled release of information to all statewide media regarding KHSAA events, meetings, etc., including special announcements as directed by the Commissioner.
Oversee development and implementation of expanded strategies for the use of social media to promote the KHSAA and its activities and events.
Assistance with maintenance of information on KHSAA website […]
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08/16/12 – NFHS Responds to 2nd Circuit Court Affirmation in Quinnipiac Case

Cheer Blog Updates

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the District Court’s decision in Biediger vs. Quinnipiac University. In significant part, the appellate court accepted the lower court’s finding that cheerleading, as it was conducted at Quinnipiac University, was not a sport for purposes of meeting Title IX requirements. Click here for more information.

08/15/12 – Reminder about Rosters and Stats

Now that contests have been completed and individual statistics can be entered, there are steps to be taken to open and initialize rosters. This step was clearly detailed in the August 7 blog entry available at http://khsaa.org/87-2012-2013-rosters-available-to-be-opened-and-edited/. Your AD will need to follow these steps prior to the entry of new players or editing of the current roster. All of this has to be done before stats can be entered on a game-by-game basis.

The first week of volleyball statistics will be published on Thursday, Aug. 23.
The first week of soccer statistics will be published on Thursday, Aug. 30
The first week of football statistics will be published on Thursday, Sept. 6

08/13/12 – Regional Series of Meetings Scheduled

This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA.

For the fall of 2012, the KHSAA has reinstituted an Athletic Administrator Workshop. The content for this non-mandatory workshop expand this year to not only include the elements related to Title IX and those reports and functions, but instructional sessions on managing the coaching and player data for your school, completion of the Annual participation list, and other helpful topics on the KHSAA web site. These sessions will begin in the early morning and continue through noon. A final schedule will be sent to all registered attendees. After a break for lunch, attendees are invited to attend an additional 90-minute session related to the rules and regulations of the KHSAA. This session would be invaluable for new ADs as well as those simply wanting to re-familiarize themselves with the Constitution, Bylaws and Tournament Rules. We will be offering assistance with […]

08/13/12- Annual Meeting Reminders

Commissioner's Perspective

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors and the link can be forwarded as needed.

The 2012 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Tuesday, September 18 in the Thorobred meeting rooms on the third floor at the Lexington Center (High Street level,adjacent to the concourse of Rupp Arena). A final agenda will be distributed in the coming weeks, but the meeting is expected to begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET. and conclude not later than 1:30 p.m.

This specific meeting has professional development opportunities in the morning, a discussion period regarding proposals for rules changes, and a meeting where delegates convene to approve or disapprove the proposed KHSAA Constitution and Bylaw changes.

The Hyatt Regency, adjacent to the center, has a small block of rooms available by contacting 859-253-1234 and when transferred to the reservations office, refer to the KHSAA block of […]

Wrestling State Results – 2011-2012

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08/07/12 – NCAA Article on Importance of Academic Integrity in Clearinghouse Work

08/07/12 – 2012-2013 Rosters Available to be Opened and Edited

Welcome back for the 2012-2013 School Year!

In an effort to ensure that we start the school year with an accurate Overall Athletic Roster, we have implemented an initial step that an administrator with Athletic Director level access must perform before rosters can be updated and subsequently, statistics entered. Keep in mind that the online roster data forms the basis of both your school’s Title IX report and annual participation lists that are due in April.

Athletic Directors and Principals: DO NOT give someone else access to your login credentials. If you need to create additional users, you may do that through the athletic personnel system (http://schools.khsaa.org/school_personnel/). But DO NOT allow individuals within your school or school system to share credentials. As an athletic director level user, you have privileges within the system that are unique to your level and should not be […]

08/07/12 – Soccer Home Management and Officials Duties

Soccer Blog Updates

THE ROLE OF THE HOME TEAM, OFFICIALS AND COACHES IN THE PRACTICE OF SPORTSMANSHIP AT SOCCER CONTESTS

Background

The practice of good sportsmanship is integral to conducting an interscholastic athletic contest. After reviewing past records of disqualifications and sportsmanship issues involving the KHSAA and its member schools, the KHSAA Board of Control has adopted the following recommended procedures for implementation at contests in the sport of soccer. Home Game Management Responsibilities

The Principal of the home team shall designate a game manager on site prior to the start of each contest at a time designated by the KHSAA.
The home game manager will meet with the officials during the pre-game period, making the officials aware of his/her primary location for the entire contest.
The home game manager assumes responsibility for all aspects of crowd control such as ensuring that only authorized personnel are allowed in the team bench area.
The home […]
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07/31/12 – Reminder about Nelson County, Thomas Nelson Placement

In the spring, I reported to you on the action taken relative to the split of Nelson County High School into two different schools (Nelson County and Thomas Nelson) relative to the football alignment.
Nothing has changed since that notice, and neither school was part of the issues related to the required second year review that the Board of Control did at its July meeting. However, even though nothing has changed, I wanted to be sure with all of the turnover in administrators and coaches, that all were aware of the situation.
Nelson County High School – WILL be in District 4 of Class 4A along with Doss, Fairdale, Moore, Valley and Western. For 2012 only, there was a draw done to determine which existing Nelson County games would count as district […]

07/27/12 – Changes to Football Alignment Approved

Previously, football schools were sent information to withhold scheduling until after the Board of Control completed its required review of the current football alignment. Following their meeting on Monday, July 23, the following changes and alignment adjustments were approved:

McCracken County High School was placed in District 1 of Class 6A. This consolidation removes Lone Oak from Class 4A, District 1; removes Heath from Class 3A, District 1 and removes Reidland from Class 2A, District 1.

Muhlenberg County High School will move from District 1 to District 2 of Class 6A, along with Central Hardin and Meade County (following the Nelson County move earlier)

For 2013 and 2014, the 5th place team from District 6 will continue to assume to lowest playoff seed spot from District 2 in Class 6A for playoff pairings

No other changes were approved.

School representatives are […]

07/27/12 – Reminders about Rules Clinics, Apps available, General Practice

Good morning. Hope all of you are doing everything you can to avoid the heat and are 100% complying with the Heat Index monitoring and reporting programs. For many of you, these days begin the new days with shoulder pads and helmets only, so reminders about heat are very important. Just a few general notes.

Practice Before Scrimmage

Many of you have very tight windows of preseason practice with the new revisions to the 5-3-5 requirements. I have had several inquiries about that 13th day and a scrimmage. Some have said they have 5 days helmets only, then 3 days with shoulder pads, then five days in full gear and on that 5th day, have a scrimmage. Keep in mind that because that fifth practice is full gear, you would need the full three hour break after the first practice, before scrimmaging could begin against an outside opponent. So it would likely not be possible […]

07/26/12 – Officials Manual Notes

Greetings to all. Hopefully you are all inside, out of the heat, but excited and getting ready for the 2012 season. Just a few mechanics notes.

Frankly, its been a little disappointing the last couple of years to watch our crews at the finals, not in terms of their judgement, but with mechanics inconsistencies. So, once again this year we have supplied all officials with the NFHS Officials Manual. Other than a VERY FEW deviations, that I will spell out below, there is to be no deviation. No matter how much pressure you get from veteran officials, particularly those that work other levels of football, these mechanics are to be used. You will hear more about it at the Rules Clinics when you watch them online, but until then, here’s a few highlights.

There have been LOTS of changes in the Manual. Many of the things that we were doing when we published our own […]

7/25/12 “Hit By Pitch” Procedure Revised in High School Softball for 2013

Batters in high school softball no longer will have to make an attempt to avoid being hit by a pitch in order to be awarded first base. This revision to Rule 8-1-2 was one of four rules changes approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Softball Rules Committee at its June 11-13 meeting in Indianapolis. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. Click here for more details

07/23/12 – 2012 Football Pre-season Equipment Reminders

THE INFORMATION IN THIS POST HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ACTION OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SCHOOLS AND CLARIFYING INTERPRETATIONS BY THE COMMISSIONER AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED REGULATORY IN NATURE

As summer workouts draw to a close, and practice begins this week (or early next for most schools), a few reminders seem to be in order. First and foremost, if you have questions, contact Mr. Tackett at the office, although if you read this notice COMPLETELY, most of your questions will be addressed. Mr. Tackett’s email is jtackett@khsaa.org.

Secondly, peer coaches are likely the last and least desirable source for information and practicing in violation of the rules places you in a tremendously negative liability situation and it is NOT better to seek forgiveness than permission.

Nothing about what will be written here hasn’t been shared, in emails, meetings and conferences, but this will perhaps be the first time it has all been consolidated into […]

06/19/12 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame class of 2013 introduced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 19, 2012

DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2013 INTRODUCED

Members of the newest class of the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame were introduced to the public and enjoyed around of golf at the 26th annual Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Golf Scramble on Tuesday at the Marriott GriffinGate Resort Hotel in Lexington.

“It’s amazing to see the support this Hall of Fame enjoys from the people who participate in the scramble every year. We have Hall of Famers who were inducted more than 20 years ago and they still come back and play every year,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “It’s such an honor to see the new Hall of Famers introduced for the first time. It’s a great time but it’s also very humbling when you see just how much this honor means to them.”

Representatives of eight of the nine members of the 2013 Class of the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of […]

7/17/12 – Uniform Rules for 2012

Soccer Blog Updates

I have had several Coaches contact me in regards to an email that was sent to them from a “Soccer” retail store. After reading the email that was forwarded to me, I can understand their questions and concerns. The author of the email has listed rule changes that go into affect this year and a major change that will go into affect next year, as changes for this year. I will be covering these once again in the Rules clinic this fall, but to help clear up the confusion, let me simply say that :

Rule 4-1 EQUIPMENT CHANGES – It is now required that the NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently marked on the front of the shinguard. Goalkeepers are now required to have numbers on the back of their jersey and on the front of their jersey or pants/shorts. Beginning with the 2013 fall season, the home team shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks, […]

07/17/12 – NFHS Offers new free online course to minimize risk of Heat Stroke Death in High School Sports

Track and Field Blog Updates

In its ongoing effort to minimize the risk of participating in high school athletics, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has produced a free online course entitled “A Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention.” Click here for more details

Track and Field Rules Changes include Changes in Relay Zones, Illegal Uniforms

New requirements for passing the baton in the exchange zone, and the penalty for wearing an illegal uniform highlight changes in high school track and field rules for next season. Click here for the full story.

7/17/12 – Baseball Rules Committee Addresses Alteration of Bats with 2013 Rule Changes

New language has been added to the high school baseball rules to re-emphasize that non-wood bats cannot be altered. This additional note in Rule 1-3-2 was one of four rules changes approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Baseball Rules Committee at its June 3-5 meeting in Indianapolis. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. Click Here for More Information

07/15/12 – Reminder about Case BL-25-14 (Open Gym/Field), Out of Season Restrictions

Case BL-25-14- What are the restrictions during the school year outside of the defined Limitation of Seasons (off-season) when the school’s team members are participants or school coaches are involved?
Coaching is defined as any activity by the coach at a time the athletes are participating in skills (either preparatory or specific to that sport) in a setting in which skills are taught, refined, or practiced. Coincident participation by a coach and an athlete in a sport such as a golf outing, where the coach and athlete(s) are not entered as a entry or group, or in an activity such as distance running with many runners but no direct coaching, would not specifically be considered coaching.
The “off-season” is the period during the school year for each sport or sport/activity that is outside the defined start and end dates for the sport or sport/activity as detailed in Bylaw 25. The restrictions begin on the first […]

07/12/12 – Web Site Renovation Continues!

NFHS Libero Uniform Requirements Beginning in 2016 Update

Welcome to the new face of the KHSAA web site. We hope you find it easier to navigate and find items. Look around, you will probably find what you want without having to call or email the office.

It will take a while to get all of the legacy content and prior results posted. You will find at least the last three years of information for most sports and sports activities, and as time permits, the older years will be completed.

If you find problems, hit the Feedback button at the bottom and submit a note. Thanks for checking it out!

NFHS Libero Uniform Requirements Beginning in 2016

Volleyball Blog Updates

07/10/12 – 2012 Volleyball Officials Camp July 27-28

2012 Volleyball Officials Camp – July 27-28 Click Here for More Info

Board Approves 2012-2013 Volleyball Alignment

Volleyball Blog Updates

Board Approves 2012-2013 Volleyball Alignment – Click Here

7/5/12 – Dead Period Final Days Reminder