AAA-Non-Sports Blogs
07/23/13 – New Track/XC Alignment Approved; Football Draft Alignments; Tackett Receives New 4-Year Contract
New Track/XC Alignment Approved; Football Draft Alignments To Begin; Commissioner Receives Extremely Favorable Evaluation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 23, 2013
The Board of Control conducted its July meeting on Monday at the Bank of Kentucky Center on the campus of Northern Kentucky University. Among the various topics addressed was the finalizing of a new alignment for Track and Field/Cross Country for the upcoming 2013-14 season.
Following months of review, a survey of the member schools, and consideration of all of the suggested amendments, the Board of Control adopted a revised alignment for Track & Field/Cross Country to take effect for postseason competition in the fall of 2013. Originally, a draft alignment was developed which would have minimized differences in enrollment between the largest and smallest schools in Class 1A and Class 3A. However, the feedback from the membership was more favorable to the current system […]
2013-2014 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting Dates
2013-2014 BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING DATES
July 20-22, 2013 (Annual Institute and Orientation)
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Monday, January 27, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
07/22/13 – Approved Alignment of Cross Country and Track, 2013-2014 and beyond
APPROVED ALIGNMENT OF TEAMS, 2013-2014 CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK
The Board of Control conducted its July meeting on Monday at the Bank of Kentucky Center on the campus of Northern Kentucky University.
Following months of review, a survey of the member schools, and consideration of all of the suggested amendments, the Board of Control adopted a revised alignment for Track & Field/Cross Country to take effect for postseason competition in the fall of 2013. Originally, a draft alignment was developed which would have minimized differences in enrollment between the largest and smallest schools in Class 1A and Class 3A. However, the feedback from the membership was more favorable to the current system of dividing the schools, as the draft would have resulted in extremely large regions in Class 2A or additional regions.
Following consideration, the Board left the dividing line between Class 1A and 2A at 610 students (as with the old alignment), and raised the line […]
07/22/13 – Reminder about Adding Shoulder Pads to Helmet as allowable gear for Football
Case BL-23-19- When does contact football practice begin?
The first date of contact practice is based on the first full day of classes for the student body in each school. Contact practice begins seven days prior to the first official day (which is the first day prior to students). The following is the calendar for the next two years. The shoulder pad column is the date with shoulder pads can be added to helmet IF the weekend days are not used for any type of practice. Be mindful that if non-contact simulations are held (i.e. 7/24 in 2013), then no practice can be held. As an example, in 2013, if the first full pad practice is July 29, but the school chooses to practice on 7/27 (any type of practice), then the shoulder pads couldn’t be worn until 7/25.
2013
First day of School for the student body
First practice in full pads
Shoulder […]
07/11/13 Track Season Date Changes Pending
Over the past months, staff has spent quite a bit of time reviewing future plans in Track and Field. We were very concerned about the fact that due to natural calendar rollover situations, the track season was going to be shortened in 2014 and 2015. This, coming on the heels of the movement of the region and state competitions a couple of years ago due to testing, forced us to examine the entire season and its parameters.
Regardless of state venue, which has not yet been set, the staff at the KHSAA has identified several issues regarding both the original dates and potential alternative dates for the track and field postseason.
- The University of Kentucky is hosting an SEC meet the weekend currently set for the high school regional weekend. Because so many of our officials are collegiate caliber and beyond officials, this conflict would prohibit the KHSAA from providing the highest quality […]
07/14/13 – Non-KHSAA Member School viewing of Online KHSAA/KMA Sports Safety Course
In this blog edition, I would like to issue a reminder to administrators concerning the KHSAA Member School System in regards to how non-KHSAA member school coaches (i.e. Middle school) are to take the online Sports Safety Course Modules.
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Non-KHSAA Member School viewing of Online KHSAA/KMA Sports Safety Course
We have received phone calls and emails concerning the method in which non-KHSAA Member School coaches are to take the course (primarily in regards to Middle School coaches). In the future, there may be a secure login area where this can maintained, but that will not be developed until final resolution of the regulation regarding middle school governance. Until that time, the following procedure will continue to apply.
The coach simply needs:
07/1/13 – KHSAA Distributes Royalties To Member Schools; KHSAA Participation Numbers Released; KHSAA Staff Appointed To National Committees; Summer Dead Period Ends July 9
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 1, 2013
KHSAA Distributes More Than $33,000 In Royalties To Member Schools
KHSAA member schools benefitted in the third year of a royalty program with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Licensing Resource Group (LRG), a trademark licensing company with nearly 20 years of experience managing trademark licensing programs for more than 150 colleges and universities, athletic conferences and athletic organizations nationwide.
The program was created to help the KHSAA’s 280 member schools collect revenues from royalties collected on merchandise sold at local and national retailers featuring the NFHS logo. The officially licensed hang tags, a creation of LRG similar to hang tags that appear on collegiate merchandise, are individually numbered and track the sale of each apparel item, as well as where it originated. Nationally, the program distributed more than $1 million in profits in the first year. […]
07/1/13 – Update on Middle School Regulation
As the amendments to 702 KAR 7:065 work their way through the administrative review process, I/we have been asked to hold off in any communication that could be considered final as well as development of additional material until the regulation is approved in final form, partly to ensure that we send a consistent message. However, it seems timely to update you on the progress of these changes, particularly with the changes proposed related to Middle School Athletics. As you are aware, the genesis of these changes was a study commissioned by the legislature in 2012, with findings reported to the Kentucky Board of Education for implementation through the Kentucky Department of Education.
Status of Regulation
At its June meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education approved several technical amendments that were suggested by KBE and KHSAA staff to ensure clarity following a significant amount of feedback from Superintendents, Principals and the public at large. Those changes, and […]
06/21/13 – Conversion Chart 2012-2013 Bylaws vs. 2013-2014 Bylaws
CONVERSION CHART – 2012-2013 BYLAWS VS. 2013-2014 BYLAWS
Due to significant changes approved by the membership, it was necessary to reorder many of the bylaws of the KHSAA. Below is a cross reference chart. You can also find this chart in PDF format at http://www.khsaa.org/handbook/conversionofbylawnumbersfor20132014.pdf
BYLAW TITLE (IN ORDER BY OLD NUMBER)
OLD
NEW
Responsibility Of Eligibility
1
1
Physicians Certificate And Parents Consent
2
12
Age
3
2
Enrollment-4 Year Limit
4
3
Enrollment-Requirements
4
4
Minimum Academic Requirement
5
5
Transfer Rule – Domestic Students
6
6
Transfer Rule – Exchange Students
7
7
Transfer Rule – Other Foreign Students
7
8
Contestant On Other Teams, Post Season And All-Star Games
8
9
Other Eligibility Requirements And Regulations
9
14
Recruitment
10
[…]06/19/13 – Boys Basketball Exemption Application
Bylaw 9 prohibits student-athletes who have been enrolled in grade nine who then play for a school from participating in outside organized competition from the first day of school through the end of the postseason. Instructional clinics and classroom sessions, as well as individualized instruction remain permissible as only the competition aspect is restricted by the rule. Keep in mind that student-athletes who have been enrolled in grade nine (9) and THEN have participated representing as school at any level are impacted by this rule, but not those ninth graders that have yet to participate after enrolling in grade nine (9).
This rule, which applies solely to basketball and football, has an exception built-in for girls by the Board of Control, allowing one weekend (Friday through Sunday) where previously affected girls’ basketball players can attend and participate in organized play. For 2013-2014, the weekend that is exempt for the girls’ basketball players who would otherwise be subject […]
06/11/13 – Logan & Magoffin County Schools, Longtime Official Jerry Kimmel To Be Honored At NFHS Summer Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 11, 2013
The 94th annual National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Summer Meeting will take place June 23-27 in Denver, Colo., during which time longtime Kentucky official Jerry Kimmel will be inducted into the NFHS Hall of Fame while Logan County and Magoffin County High Schools will be awarded the 2013 “National High School Spirit of Sport Award.”
Kimmel, who will be inducted into the NFHS Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2013, recently retired after 56 years as an active official and assigner for the KHSAA. The Beechmont native spent 16 years as a basketball and baseball official (1956-72), during which time he officiated three state baseball tournaments, 15 district, 14 regional and six state basketball tournaments, including four-straight from 1965-68. He was Third Region representative from 1962 through 1972, and Basketball Assigning Secretary from 1972 through […]
06/2/13 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2014 Inductees Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2013
DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2014 INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED
LEXINGTON – The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2014 was announced today in a press conference at the KHSAA Offices. The 11 members in this year’s class will be the 27th inducted into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame, and consists of former high school coaches, athletes, officials, administrators and contributors. The Class of 2014 will be inducted in ceremonies scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2014, at the Lexington Convention Center. The induction of the 11-member Class of 2014 will bring the total number of individuals honored to 423.
Fred Bishop (Pineville, 1973) – A three-sport standout at Pineville High School, Bishop was a four-time All-SEKC selection in basketball, a three-time All-State honoree in football, and a regional track champion in multiple events. On the hardwood, Bishop averaged a […]
6/1/13 REMINDER – 2014 Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Class to be Announced
2014 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference Set For June 2
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will hold a press conference on Sunday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m. to announce the KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2014. The Hall of Fame announcement will take place at the KHSAA Offices in Lexington (2280 Executive Drive), and will be streamed live online at khsaa.tv.
05/24/13 – Financial Aid Survey Information
The Part 2 Financial Aid Survey is now available – http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W3GRQ29 You are receiveing the Part 2 Financial Aid Survey becaue you answered yes to the question “Does your school or school district charge tuition to any student for any reason?” OR Your school failed to complete the Part 1 Financial Aid Survey sent out in April. We remind you that this survey is a requirement for all schools – The link to the Part 1 survey is – http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bylaw13part1. If your answer to the questions above is also yes, please take both the part 1 and part 2 survey. If your school charges tuition, but does not reduce tuition for any reason, the survey will skip to the required pages and should be fairly simple to complete. If your school offers a reduction in tuition by permitting Merit Aid, Financial Aid or both. There are several questions that will require […]05/20/13 Officials Registration is Open for 2013-2014 School Year
Registration for all officials is now available at http://khsaa.org/. Please note that there has been an increase in the administrative fee due to increased cost in criminal records checks. The total registration fee for officials in their first sport will be $65.00 ($40 administrative fee and $25 per sport) for the 2013-2014 school year. The fee for each additional sport will be $25. For example to register in two sports the fee will be $90. The fee for college students remains at $30.00 for one sport.
The deadline to be considered ontime for the 2013-2014 season will be midnight on June 30. After June 30 a $25 late fee will be assessed and this will prohibit your participation in post season assignments. If you choose to send in the information and send a check to the KHSAA there will be […]05/20/13 – 2014 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference; BA/FP District Tournaments; Spring Sport Media Credentials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2013
2014 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference Set For June 2
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will hold a press conference on Sunday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m. to announce the KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2014. The Hall of Fame announcement will take place at the KHSAA Offices in Lexington (2280 Executive Drive), and will be streamed live online at khsaa.tv.
The KHSAA will hold its annual Hall of Fame Golf Scramble on Tuesday, June 18 at the Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Course in Lexington. The event begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m., followed by a luncheon at 1:15 p.m. The golf scramble is open to the public at a cost of $85 per person, or $300 for a foursome. Interested parties should contact Assistant Commissioner Angela Passafiume.
The 2014 Hall of Fame banquet is scheduled for Sunday, April 27 in the […]
2013-2014 KHSAA Board of Control
Bill Beasley
President, 2013-2014
Director, 2012-2016
Henderson/Paducah
KDE Appointed Member
Private Enterprise
Carrell Boyd
President-Elect, 2013-2014
Director, 2013-2017
Princeton
Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
Regions 1-2
John Barnes
Director, 2013-2017
Lexington
Assistant Principal
Bryan Station High School
Regions 9-16
Kimberly Parker-Brown
Director, 2013-2017
Lexington
KDE Appointed Member
Faculty, Midway College
Donna Bumps
Director, 2013-2016
Bowling Green
Principal
Muhlenberg County High School
Regions 1-8
Art Davis
Director, 2010-2014
Metropolis
Principal
Paducah Tilghman High School
Regions 1-8
Ron Dawn
Director, 2012-2016
Newport
Basketball Coach
Newport Central Catholic High […]
05/16/13 – May Board of Control Meeting Review
I want to issue a review of items discussed at each of the Board of Control meetings and status of issues. With the Board meeting six times per year, it is critical that the membership be updated on a consistent manner as far as actions by the Board. I realize and applaud the fact that many of them personally update you with regard to undertakings, but I want to be sure all schools are informed. Agenda material and documents can be found online at http://portal.ksba.org/public/Agency.aspx?PublicAgencyID=4374&AgencyTypeID=1
BOARD MEETING – May 7, 2013
The Board met in Lexington on May 7 for the final time this year. The meeting was separated into two sections, committee meetings and a full board meeting. The following discussions and actions were taken:
FULL BOARD MEETING
The Board heard a comprehensive review of current legal matters as well as prospective legal matters during a short closed session.
The Board as part […]
05/14/13 – Basketball Officials Camp Requirement Postponed
Beginning in 2014, the KHSAA will re-institute a requirement for officials to attend an instructional camp once every four years in order to officiate various levels of postseason play, with a four-year phase-in period. Though we had talked about the requirement beginning in 2013, we are going to postpone the start until 2014. The decision was made with several reasons in mind. With the forming of new officials advisory committee, a directive that came from the KHSAA Strategic Plan adopted this spring, the KHSAA staff realized the it was premature to approve something for this summer without an active review by this group to help standardize officials camps across the sports, and to allow for time to develop training methods and materials.We want to make it clear that we encourage officials to find, and go to, […]
2012-2013 KHSAA Board of Control
Boyd Randolph
President, 2012-2013
Director, 2009-2013
Superintendent
Somerset Independent Schools
Regions 11-12
Bill Beasley
President-Elect, 2012-2013
Director, 2012-2016
KDE Appointed Member
Private Enterprise
Henderson/Paducah
John Barnes
Director, 2009-2013
Assistant Principal
Bryan Station High School
Regions 9-16
Carrell Boyd
Director, 2009-2013
Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
Regions 1-2
Art Davis
Director, 2010-2014
Principal
Paducah Tilghman High School
Regions 1-8
Ron Dawn
Director, 2012-2016
Basketball Coach
Newport Central Catholic High School
Regions 9-16
Donna Bumps
Director, 2013-2016
Principal
Muhlenberg County High School
Regions 1-8More
05/09/13 – NFHS Basketball Rules Changes for 2013-2014
Head coaches in high school basketball will be allowed to come onto the court in an effort to break up a fight or keep a situation from escalating. Previously, the head coach could only enter the court if beckoned by an official.
This revision to Rule 10-4-5 was one of five rules changes approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee at its April 15-17 meeting in Indianapolis. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
While the head coach and his/her assistants must continue to ensure that players remain on the bench during a fight, the committee agreed that the presence of the head coach on the court could be instrumental in preventing the situation from escalating, and the coach also could assist game officials in controlling the situation.
In other changes, the rules committee approved the use of electronic devices during the game […]
05/7/13 – Track Realignment and Bowling Championship Site Selection Highlight May Board of Control Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2013
The Board of Control conducted its final meeting of the 2012-13 academic year at the KHSAA Offices in Lexington on Tuesday. Among the items discussed, the Board of Control approved a draft for new alignment in Track and Field, selected a new site for the Ebonite/KHSAA Bowling State Championship, and approved a recommendation to elevate Assistant Commissioner Butch Cope to Associate Commissioner.
The new proposed alignment for Track and Field, which was last aligned in 2008-09, places approximately 35% of schools in Class 1A, 40% of schools in Class 2A, and the top 25% of schools in Class 3A based on enrollment figures. The new alignment was created with the aim that larger schools have an inherently higher probability of having multiple athletes in different events and should compete more among themselves (as in football), but also recognizes that many of […]
05/06/13 – Tennis, Track & Field Championships; Sweet 16® Programs For Sale Online; Spring Sport Media Credentials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2013
KHSAA Tennis, Track and Field State Championships Approaching
Tennis regional tournaments got underway over the weekend, and will continue through Friday, May 10th leading up to the 2013 KHSAA Tennis State Championships (May 15-18). Four singles players and four teams of doubles will advance from each of the 16 regions to make up the 64-person state bracket in boys’ singles, girls’ singles, boys’ doubles and girls’ doubles.
The winning team from each region will advance to team sectional play, which will be held the Saturday prior to the State Tournament (May 11). The winning sectional teams (four boys’ teams and four girls’ teams) will advance to the semifinals at UK’s Boone/Downing Tennis Complex on Wednesday, May 15. The boys’ team finals will be held Thursday, May 16th at the Boone/Downing Tennis Complex at 6 p.m., with the girls’ team […]
04/30/13 – Statewide Winners Announced For Forcht Bank/KHSAA Sportsmanship Recognition Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2013
Beechwood’s Alexis Hunter and Monroe County’s Chad Wilson were honored as the statewide winners of the 2013 Forcht Bank/KHSAA Sportsmanship Recognition program at the 17th annual awards banquet on Sunday in Lexington. Hunter and Wilson were each awarded a $3,000 scholarship, and were chosen from a pool of 32 regional winners. Each regional winner received a $350 scholarship, along with an award from Forcht Bank and the KSHAA.
This marks the 17th year for the Sportsmanship Recognition program, which is open to all seniors that have participated in athletics and/or sport activities (cheerleading, bowling, archery and bass fishing). One male and one female are recognized from each school, with the local school honorees narrowed down to 32 regional winners, one male and one female from each of the 16 regions. To qualify for consideration in the program, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, […]
Current Members – Athletic Director Advisory Committee
Current Membership Listing – 2017-2018
Kris Garrett, McCracken County – Region 1 -2017
Vivian Tomblin, Henderson County – Region 2 -2018
TBA, – Region 3 -2020
Jonathan Vincent, Warren East – Region 4 -2019
Tim Davis, Campbellsville – Region 5 -2017
Troy Johnson , Fern Creek – Region 6 -2018
Dave Zuberer, DuPont Manual – Region 7 -2020
TBA, – Region 8 -2019
Tony Bacigalupo, Covington Catholic – Region 9 -2021
Rebecca Arnold, Augusta – Region 10 -2018
Tracy Spickard, Franklin County – Region 11 -2020
Barry Noble, Rockcastle County – Region 12 -2019
Jimmy Durham, North Laurel – Region 13 -2017
Arthur Ballard, Estill County – Region 14 -2018
Larry Maynard, Allen Central – Region 15 -2016
TBA, – Region 16 -2019
Hugh McReynolds, Logan County – Ex-Officio (Past President) -2017
04/23/13 – OBSOLETE-SUPERSEDED-Changes Approved by KBE to Codify KHSAA Authority Over Middle School Athletics
From the Commissioner:
In this document, I am going to try and summarize, in as concise a means as possible, the changes made to 702 KAR 7:065 which specify regulations for athletics at the middle school level. This first part will be about the regulation itself, and the changes
that will be made due to its passage. An additional document, which will be able to be revised and edited as more questions arise, will explain many of the changes in layman’s terms.
Pursuant to KRS 156.070 (2), the Kentucky Board of Education is responsible for all levels of interscholastic athletics in all grades and has delegated such authority to the KHSAA for many years. For most of that time, the regulations have focused on play
at the high school interscholastic level (grades 9-12). The Kentucky Board of Education has, for a couple of years, been reviewing issues related to participation in middle school interscholastic athletics. […]
04/21/13 – Changes to KHSAA High School Rules Approved by KBE
Each year, the KHSAA must submit through KDE, any requested changes to 702 KAR 7:065 effecting governance of high school athletics. Pursuant to KRS 156.070 (2), the Kentucky Board of Education is responsible for all levels of interscholastic athletics in all grades, and has delegated such authority to the KHSAA for many years. Annually, requests for changes to regulations for interscholastic athletic competition at the high school level are submitted from a variety of sources through the KHSAA Board of Control. Normally, this involves a proposed set of changes that are voted on in the fall by the membership, then approved by the Board of Control, and subsequently reviewed as part of 702 KAR 7:065 by the Kentucky Board of Education. After these steps, the proposed changes are taken to the legislature through the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee, for final approval.
This year was unusual in that in the midst of the regular review of […]
04/22/13 – KHSAA Bass Fishing Championship This Week; Top Officials Honored By KHSAA; Baseball-Softball Draw Show Tomorrow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2013
First KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship This Weekend At KenLake Marina
The first-ever KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship will take place this weekend (April 26-27) at the KenLake Marina in Hardin. Forty-five teams advanced from the four regional tournaments to the state championship, which begins Friday morning with the opening day boat launch at 7 a.m. (CT). Each two-person team is allotted eight hours on the lake, with the weigh-in beginning at approximately 3 p.m.
The tournament format will be repeated on Saturday, with the boats launching in reverse order from day one. Each team can turn in a maximum of five fish each round, with each day’s catch counting towards the team’s total for the competition. All fish will be kept in a live well once caught and released immediately following the weigh-in. Trophies and medals will be given to the top three team finishers, in addition […]
04/19/13 – Limitation of Seasons Discussion – Possible Reduction of Contests to be Proposed
The following is an excerpt from the Board meeting summary of the April, 2013 Board of Control meeting.
At its April meeting, the Board continued its discussion regarding game limits for the sports of the KHSAA. The Board had asked staff to research surrounding state limits for comparison (results are posted as attachments at http://portal.ksba.org/public/Meeting.aspx?PublicAgencyID=4374&PublicMeetingID=8983&AgencyTypeID=1). In addition, at this discussion, the Board asked for further reports about the actual number of games being played, using the scoreboard data as a resource (that data is also posted in the committee material). The review of game limits originally began with a request from the State Superintendents and Principals Associations following open dialogue at their meetings and has continued for many months through discussion at the state AD conference and many other meetings such as the different sport advisory committees and state coaches’ conferences. Among the issues of concern originally expressed by school administrators were missed school […]
04/15/13 – Board of Control Approves Moving KHSAA Sweet 16® Finals To Sunday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2013
After reviewing the 2013 KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16®, the Board of Control voted today in favor of a proposal to move the championship games of the boys’ and girls’ Sweet 16® to Sunday starting in 2014. The format change allows for the semifinals to be conducted as a standalone event on Saturday, and gives the participants more time to prepare and recuperate leading up to the championship game.
“We examined the format of our basketball tournaments from a number of different perspectives, and in the end, felt like it was time to move the championship game to Sunday. Separating the championship game from the semifinals, really makes an event out of the Saturday games for those final four teams,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We think the added rest leading up to the championship game will not only benefit the health and safety of the students, it […]
2011-2012 KHSAA Board of Control
Alan Donhoff
President, 2011-2012
Director, 2010-2014
St. Xavier High School
Athletic Director
Regions 1-8
Boyd Randolph
Vice-President, 2011-2012
Director, 2009-2013
Superintendent
Somerset Independent Schools
Regions 11-12
John Barnes
Director, 2009-2013
Assistant Principal
Bryan Station High School
Regions 9-16
Bill Beasley
Director, 2008-2012
KDE Appointed Member
Private Enterprise
Henderson/Paducah
Carrell Boyd
Director, 2009-2013
Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
Regions 1-2
Anita Burnette
Director, 2008-2012
Principal
Owensboro High School
Regions 1-8
Art Davis
Director, 2010-2014
Principal
Paducah Tilghman High School
Regions 1-8- More
4/12/13 – Remarks for KHSAA Hall of Fame
As I come here to night to bring you these brief greetings, I cannot help but believe that the founders, sponsors, staffs and visionaries of this great Hall of Fame are smiling. Those that are still with us, and those that have gone before us, would look upon this class as the very core of what we should be doing in recognizing our high school athletic heritage. If you don’t believe it, take a random ordered look around at the fantastic range of talent in tonight’s class:
We have:
- The outstanding All round athlete from Western Kentucky who was all-state in three sports and who has been far too long getting his due from this Hall;
- A young track phenom who was second fastest among his own siblings when he started running and later became America’s fastest human
- A man who dedicated his entire career to students as a middle school coach, […]
04/9/13 – 2013 KHSAA Hall of Fame Class Honored This Saturday; Regional Sportsmanship Winners Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2013
2013 KHSAA Hall of Fame Class To Be Honored Saturday
The KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2013 will be honored at the Association’s annual banquet on Saturday, April 13th at the Lexington Center’s Bluegrass Ballroom. The nine-member Class of 2013 features Pascal Benson (football, baseball and basketball), Julie Ditty (tennis), Tyson Gay (track and field), Burney Jenkins (officiating), Roger Klein (tennis), Frank Miklavcic (track and field, and cross country), Ron Myers (baseball), Jaime Walz Richey (basketball) and John Dee Wilson (basketball).
The Hall of Fame banquet will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction and social hour, followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to the banquet are $60 each and can be purchased by contacting the KHSAA by phone at (859) 299-5472. Full 10-person tables are also available for purchase at a discounted rate of $500.
Regional Winners Announced […]
04/02/13 – Reminders about Title IX and Participation List Submission Due April 30
As basketball season is now complete and spring may finally arrive in the coming days, 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, any of our Assistant Commissioners should be able to help get you some assistance. Asst. Commissioner Darren Bilberry is our primary contact for your questions related to the law and its interpretations. Information Technology Director Rob Catron 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 will have entry available beginning on Monday, April 8.
Again this year, based on feedback from the membership and members of our Athletic Directors Advisory Committee, there have been several system changes to make this task easier. Here are […]
04/01/13 – Huddle Tickets Provides Free Event Tickets For Use by Member Schools
In connection with the KHSAA, Huddle Inc. is offering its complimentary ticket program to every member school in Kentucky for the 2013-2014 school year. Huddle is the only ticket provider endorsed by the KHSAA.
It is likely you have already been contacted by someone on Huddle’s staff. If not, we encourage each school to contact Huddle at (678) 672-1668 or order online at www.huddleinc.com/ticket.html.
Over the past decade, Huddle Inc. has provided over 1 billion complimentary tickets to high schools across the country. If you are unfamiliar with their program, please see the following features:
- Unlimited ticket quantities for all extracurricular events through regional and national corporate partners
- Unique coupon on the ticket-back
- Customized text to each individual school
- Seven different colors
- Perforated ticket tab with sequential numbering
- Rolls of 500 or 1,000
- Student/Adult ticket designation
Current Members – Baseball Focus Group
TBD – Region 1 2020
Mark Spainhoward, Webster County – Region 2 (Coach) 2020
Bob Mantooth, Apollo – Region 3 (Coach) 2019
Jonathan Vincent, Warren East – Region 4 (AD) 2020
David Dawson, Larue County – Region 5 (AD) 2017
David Burns, Southern – Region 6 (AD) 2018
Brad Morgan, Christian Academy-Louisville – Region 7 (AD) 2018
Troy Roberts, Simon Kenton – Region 8 (Coach) 2020
Jeff Schulkens, Newport Central Catholic – Region 9 (Coach) 2017
Jamie Keene, George Rogers Clark – Region 10 (Asst. Principal) 2019
Kevin Clary, Sayre – Region 11 (Coach) 2019
Kyle Wynn, Boyle County – Region 12 (Coach) 2020
Ryan Nolan, South Laurel – Region 13 (AD) 2017
Arthur Ballard, Estill County – Region 14 (ADM) 2019
Shane Simpkins, Prestonsburg – Region 15 (Coach) 2018
Jerry Allen, Greenup County – Region 16 (AD) 2018
Randy Ross (Assigner) 2020
Andy Strain (Umpires) 2021
Current Members – Basketball Focus Group
Boys Coach Terry Birdsong, Marshall County, Reg.1 2016Athletic Director Matt Bell, Webster County, Reg. 2 2018 Boys Coach Neil Hayden, Daviess County, Reg. 3 2019
Boys Coach Todd Messer, Clinton County, Reg. 4 2020 Girls Coach Tim Mudd, Elizabethtown, Reg. 5 2017
Athletic Director Troy Barr, Bullitt East, Reg. 6 2017
Girls Coach Jeff Sparks, DuPont Manual, Reg. 7 2017
Athletic Director Sally Zimmerman, Shelby County, Reg. 8 2016 Athletic Director T J Wesselman, Owen County, Reg. 8, 2020
Girls Coach Jaime Walz Richey, Highlands, Reg. 9, 2019
Girls Coach Robbie Graham, George Rogers Clark, Reg. 10 2020
Girls Coach Joey Thacker, Franklin County, Reg. 11 2019
Athletic Director/Boys Coach Rodney Woods, Wayne County, Reg. 12 2018
Boys Coach Tony Pietrowski, Corbin High School, Reg. 13 2019
Girls Coach Dickie Adams, Letcher County Central, Reg. 14 2019
Girls Coach Kristy Orem, Pikeville, Reg. 15 2017 Athletic Director Bill Farley, Raceland, Reg. 16 2020 […]
Current Members – Football Focus Group
Athletic Director Tony Bacigalupo, Covington Catholic, 5A, 2021-2022Athletic Director Craig Cassady, Glasgow, 3A, 2020-2021
Athletic Director Alan Donhoff, St. Xavier, 6A, 2019-2020
Athletic Director/Coach Craig Foley, Frankfort, 1A, 2020-2021
Athletic Director Tim Green, Kentucky Country Day, 1A, 2018-2019
Athletic Director/Coach Philip Haywood, Belfry, 3A, 2018-2019
Coach Robbie Lucas, Somerset, 2A, 2019-2020
Coach Jim McKee, Scott County, 5A, 2021-2022
Coach Mark Peach, Anderson County, 4A, 2020-2021
Coach Chuck Smith, Boyle County, 4A, 2018-2019
Athletic Director Mark Swift, Ashland Blazer, 3A, 2019-2020
Assigning Secretary Mike Black, 13th Region, 2021-2022 (ex-officio)
President Clay Clevenger, KFCA (ex-officio)
Exec. Director Jimmie Reed, KFCA (ex-officio)
Rob Sayre, Fayette County AD (ex-officio)
Jerry Wyman, Jefferson County AD (ex-officio)
Current Members – Golf Focus Group
TBD, KGA/PGAGlenn Spalding, Athletic Director, Elizabethtown, Region 3
Casey Stephens, Coach, South Warren, Region 4
David Dawson, Athletic Director, LaRue County, Region 5
Marcus Camacho, Coach, Grant County, Region 6
Kevin Mims, Coach, Henry Clay, Region 7
Chris O’Hearn, Principal, Mason County, Region 8
Mike Neal, Coach, Madison Central, Region 9
Ed Morgan, Coach, Jackson County, Region 10
Larry Slone, Coach, Rowan County, Regions 11/12
03/25/13 – Clarification on Cold Weather Participation
The office has received several calls from people asking about a “Cold Weather Index” to parallel the existing Heat Index rules and regulations. At the present time, such an index does not exist in terms of a policy to eliminate participation at certain temperature combinations. However, the NFHS Sports Medicine Committee, as part of its 4th edition Sports Medicine Handbook provided to the member schools, has set up best practices documentation and suggestions to dealing with extreme cold. The recommendations are posted on the KHSAA web site at /sportsmedicine/nfhs/coldweatherrecommendations.pdf Please feel free to use this valuable resource document. If you need additional copies of the Sports Medicine Handbook, contact Marilyn Mitchell (mmitchell@khsaa.org) at the KHSAA offices.Current Members – Soccer Focus Group
Jim Baurer, Murray, Athletic Director. 2017
David Sandifer, Daviess County, Coach, 2017
Steve Phillips, Pleasure Ridge Park, Coach, 2018
Jamie Dumstorf, Waggener, Athletic Director, 2017
Steve Lorenz, St Henry, Coach, 2019
Keith Smith, Pendleton County, Athletic Director, 2019
Robbie Sayre, FCPS,District Athletic Director, 2020
Kevin Wright, West Jessamine, Coach, 2016
Kevin Whitman, Perry County Central, Coach, 2016
Mark Swift, Ashland Blazer, Athletic Director, 2019
Jerry Wyman, Louisville, Board of Control
George Huffman, Official, 2019
Jeff Hall, Official, 2019
Current Members – Softball Focus Group
Trent Lovett, Superintendent, Marshall County, Region 1Vivian Tomblin, Athletic Director, Henderson County, Region 2
John Smart, Official, Region 3 Lisa Correa, Head Coach Bowling Green, Region 4 Jamie Goodman, Head Coach, Central Hardin, Region 5
Megan Miller, Head Coach, Pleasure Ridge Park, Region 6
David Zuberer, Athletic Director, DuPont Manual, Region 7
Steve Leanhart, Head Coach, Oldham County, Region 8
Flora Fields, Head Coach, Beechwood, Region 9
JT Taylor, Assigner, Region Region 10
Tracy Spickard, Athletic Director/Head Coach, Franklin County, Region 11 Kalem Grasham, Principal, Garrard County, Region 12 Jimmy Durham, Athletic Director, North Laurel, Region 13 Michael Melton, Assigner/Athletic Director, Letcher County Central, Region 14 Jason Hurt, Head Coach, Johnson Central, Region 15 Bill Farley, Athletic Director, Raceland, Region 16 Paul Lewis, Assignor
Current Members – Swimming and Diving Focus Group
Region 1 – Coach Kent Waide, Madisonville-North Hopkins
Region 2 – Coach Brad Schmied, Owensboro
Region 3 – Athletic Director Glenn Spalding, Elizabethtown
Region 4 – Athletic Director Ryan Bringhurst, Central
Region 5 – Coach/Manager Wayne Kraus, Trinity (Louisville)
Region 6 – Manager Susan Carey, Woodford County
Region 7 – Coach Amanda Johnson, Highlands
Region 8 – Coach/Manager Daniel Porter, Henry Clay
Region 9 – Manager Dee Dole
Diving – Jamie Palumbo
Ex-Officio Official – Bill Tingley
Ex-Officio Official – Bucky Stoess
Current Members – Tennis Focus Group
Larry Heflin, McCracken County, Coach, 2019Chad Young, South Warren, Coach, 2018
Tim Smith, DuPont Manual, Coach, 2018
Glenn Zell, Moore, Teacher, 2019
Tony Bacigalupo, Covington Catholic, Athletic Director, 2019
Steve Hensley, Campbell County,Athletic Director, 2019
Cavanaugh Trent, Knott County Central, Athletic Director, 2018
Michael Kinney, Lafayette, Athletic Director , 2019
Kathy Johnston, Tournament Manager, ex-officio
Debbie Beichler, Board of Control, ex-officio
Jason Miller, USTAKY, ex-officio Mike Eden, KHSTCA, ex-officio
Current Members – Track & Field/Cross Country Focus Group
Athletic Director Bryan Brown, West Carter, 1A Region 7, 2022Coach Tara Henshaw, Warren East, 2A Region 2, 2020
Athletic Director Andrew Roark, Corbin, 2A Region 5, 2023
Athletic Director John Harris, Williamsburg HS, 1A Region 6 2019
Coach Ryan Vitatoe, Harlan County, 2A Region 7 2018
Athletic Director Angela Passafiume, Assumption, 3A Region 4, 2020
Coach Mark Boggess, Murray, 1A Region 1, 2020
Athletic Director Steve Hensley, Campbell County, 3A Region 5, 2023
Athletic Director, Terry Yeast, Mercer, 2A Region 5, 2019
Athletic Director Greg Howard, Logan County, 3A Region 2, 2022
Coach Barry Haworth, Assumption HS/KTCCCA President
James Webb, Unified Representative
Bob Stacey, Field Events Meet Management
Gordon Bocock, Official/Meet Management
Frank Miklavcic, KTCCCA/Meet Management
Tim King, Official/Meet Management
Current Members – Volleyball Focus Group
TBD (AD) – Region 1 (2019)Matt Bell, Webster County (AD) – Region 2 (2017)
Tabby Davenport, Muhlenberg County (Coach) – Region 3 (2020)
Justin Griffin, South Warren (Coach) – Region 4 (2019)
Jerry Taylor, Hart County (AD) – Region 5 (2016)
Matt Thomerson, Mercy (Coach) – Region 6 (2020)
Patty Ernst, Christian Academy (Louisville) (Coach) – Region 7 (2018)
TBD (Coach) – Region 8 (2019)
Myanna Webster, Notre Dame (AD) – Region 9 (2019)
Jamie Keene, George Rogers Clark (AD) – Region 10 (2016)
Chris Langston, Lafayette (Coach) – Region 11 (2016) TBD – Region 12 Jimmy Durham, North Laurel (AD) – Region 13 (2018)
Arthur Ballard, Estill County (ADM) – Region 14 (2020) Jack Ousley, Paintsville (AD) – Region 15 (2018) Tammy Hensley, Morgan County (Coach) – Region 16 (2019)
Janet Ball – Assigner (2020)
Mitzy Donhoff, KVCA (Coaches Association)
Current Members – Wrestling Focus Group
Christopher King, Calloway County, Assistant Principal, 2019
Bob Davis, Meade County, Coach, 2020
James Kraeszig, St. Xavier, Coach, 2019
Che Founder, Central, Administrator, 2020
Tim Ruschell, Ryle, Coach, 2017
Troy Johnson, Fern Creek, Athletic Director, 2019
Philip Dettwiller, Montgomery County, Coach, 2020
Chris McCoy, Male, Coach 2018
Scott Hawkins, Woodford County Superintendent, Board of Control Representative
Mark Schumate, Louisville, KWOA, (ex-officio)
Scott Greenwald, Tournament Staff (ex-officio)
Current Members – Archery Focus Group
2016-17 Membership
REGION SCHOOL
1 Tom Patterson Trigg County 2019
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3 Mike Moritz John Hardin 2021
4 Mark Evans Mercy Academy
5 Dave Frederick Anderson County 2019
6 Brenda Klass Ryle 2019
7 Betty White Tates Creek 2021
8 Brian Miller Pulaski County 2020
9 Mike Melton Letcher County Central 2020
10 Sherman Holliday Prestonsburg 2021
BOC Mark Evans Mercy Academy
Ex Officio Patrick O’Connell KYNASP
Ex […]
03/18/13 – Part II Exam for Spring Officials is Now Open
For all baseball, softball, and track and field officials, the Part 2 Exam is now available online through midnight Eastern Time on Sunday, March 31.
Login to http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be assigned to officiate postseason play. If you have forgotten your password, click on the blue “click here” in the first line on the login page. This will take you through the steps to reset your password.
Good Luck!
03/18/13 – Inaugural KHSAA Archery Championships; KY HS Volleyball Teams Raise Money Through Dig Pink®; KHSAA To Host 2017 NASO Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 18, 2013
First-Ever KHSAA Archery Championships Begin Today In Louisville
The inaugural KHSAA Archery State Championships begin this week (March 18-19) at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville (221 Fourth Street). In its first year as a KHSAA-sponsored sport activity, the Association has partnered with the KY National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) to manage the KHSAA State Championship in conjunction with the National Field Archery Association Championships in Louisville.
The competition begins at 3 p.m. on Monday, with Tuesday’s action scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Over 1,000 student-athletes are expected to participate in the event, as qualifiers for the tournament include the regional team champions and all squads that scored over 3,000 points at the regional competition. Male and female individuals placing 1st through 5th also qualified for the KHSAA State Championship.
Tickets to the event are $5 per day as set by the NASP, […]
03/18/13 – NFHS Baseball Part 2 Test Now Online
This is a reminder to all umpires that the NFHS Part 2 Exam is now open and available online. A reminder, you must score at least 80 on the Part 2 Exam to be eligible for the postseason. The window to take the test will close at midnight on Sunday, March 31, so make plans prior to that time to complete the exam. Log on to the KHSAA website through the officials division to take the test.
Current Members – Bass Fishing Focus Group
Athletic Director Victor Black, Casey County, 2015Associate Principal Chuck Cash, Madison County, 2015
Athletic Director Jimmy Durham, North Laurel, 2015
R.B. Mays, District Finance Director, Graves County, 2015
Athletic Director Jeff Stokes, Marshall County, 2015
Dave Washburn, FLW
Wayne Winters, Transportation Department, Crittenden County, 2015
Current Members – Bowling Focus Group
Athletic Director Kris Garrett, McCracken County, Reg. 1 2021
Coach Stacy Ellis, Meade County, Reg. 2 2020
Athletic Director Nick Waddell, Pleasure Ridge Park, Reg. 3 2022
Athletic Director Matt Girardin, Eastern, Reg. 4, 2022
Coach Glenn Schmidt, Highlands, Reg. 5 2022
Athletic Director Tony Bacigalupo, Covington Catholic, Reg. 6 2020
Athletic Director Brad Allison, Harrison County, Reg. 7 2019
Coach Allison Whaley, Montgomery County, Reg. 8 2022
Jason Uchwal, Center Manager 2021
Jack McCarthy, Tournament Manager 2020
Michele Colangelo, Official/Center Manager 2019
Scott Thompson, Bowling Advocate 2022
Current Members – Competitive Cheer Focus Group
Coaches DevelopmentSection 1 – Lindsey Behrendent
Section 2 – Carrie DeBold
Section 3 – Kim Ritchie
Section 4 – Jeff Huffman
Event Management
Virginia Murphy
Maurie Bedwell
Gayle Mills
Carole Mullins
Donna Tackett
Regional Site Selection
Section 1 – Cindy Thompson
Section 2 – Phyllis Jenkins
Section 3 – Gay Trame
Section 4 – Gwen Gibbs
Rules & Judges Training
Section 1 – Jennifer Luttrell
Section 2 – Ruth Sorace
Section 3 – David Moore
Section 4 – Lucy Moore
3/11/13 – Championship Program Posted for Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen®
Fans wanting to peruse and review the 2013 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® program can download the complete program at no charge from the KHSAA web site. Go to www.khsaa.org/basketball and select Girls State Tournament Information for the link. In addition, you can scan the QR code on the KHSAA web site panel and download to your portable device.
03/11/2013 – Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16®; Inaugural KHSAA Archery Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 11, 2013
2013 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® This Week In Bowling Green
The Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournament returns to E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green this week (March 13-16). DuPont Manual heads to the campus of Western Kentucky University hoping to defend its 2012 state title, while Marion County enters the tournament with a perfect 35-0 record.
First round action will take place Wednesday and Thursday, with sessions beginning at 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (CT). Quarterfinal action on Friday starts at 12 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., followed by two Semifinal games on Saturday at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tip-off for Saturday night’s championship game is slated for 8 p.m.
Free live video from all 15 games will be available at khsaa.tv, with an audio feed of the KU/KHSAA Radio Network broadcast available at khsaa.ezstream.com. For more information, including pre-tournament stats, rosters […]
03/06/13 – Tennis Post Season
Good morning, several people have inquired as to which Ball will be used at this years state championships, we just finished the bid process and we have chosen the “Wilson Championship Balls”. As a reminder, the BOC stopped providing Balls for the regional tournament two years ago, so each region will get together and decide how to provide for their regional. The sites and hosts for this years regions and sectionals have been set, you can find these for reference on our tennis page. Here is the link to that particular PDF; http://khsaa.org/httpdocs/tennis/regionalsites.pdf03/05/13 – Game Program Posted for KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®
Fans wanting to peruse and review the 2013 Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® program can download the complete program at no charge from the KHSAA web site. Go to www.khsaa.org/basketball and select Boys State Tournament Information for the link. In addition, you can scan the QR code on the KHSAA web site panel and download to your portable device.
03/05/13 – Statement Regarding Boys’ Sweet 16® Weather
The KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® will go on as scheduled with no plans for delay or rescheduling. If there is any change in plans we will post this information on our website.
Certainly, the KHSAA expects and encourages patrons to exercise an abundance of caution regardless of the weather conditions.
Thank you.
02/27/13 – Sweet 16® Single-Session Tickets on Sale; Logan & Magoffin Receive Spirit of Sport Award; Kimmel Headed to National HS Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Sweet 16® Single-Session Tickets Available For Purchase
Single-session tickets for the KHSAA Boys’ and Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® are available for purchase through khsaa.org. The KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® will take place March 6-10 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Single-session tickets are $17 for lower arena seats, and $12 for upper arena.
The Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® will be held March 13-16 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. Single-session tickets are available for $11 for reserved seating.
Complete results from the regional tournaments and brackets for the Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet 16® are available at khsaa.org. Media members can apply for credentials online at credentials.khsaa.org.
NFHS Honors Logan County and Magoffin County With “National High School Spirit of Sport Award”
Logan County and Magoffin County High Schools have been selected to receive the 2013 “National High School Spirit of Sport Award”, as announced […]
Commissioners Citation, John “Hop” Brown
KHSAA COMMISSIONER’S CITATION
PRESENTED TO
COACH JOHN “HOP” BROWN
FOR TIRELESS EFFORT IN THE PROMOTION OF GIRLS’ BASKETBALL IN THE COMMONWEALTH, AND IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN COACHING AS EVIDENCED BY AN OVERALL RECORD OF 514 WINS, 201 LOSSES, 17 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS, 8 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND THE STATE TITLE IN 2000. COACH BROWN’S EFFORTS LEFT LIMITLESS FOND MEMORIES IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF A GENERATION OFKENTUCKYHIGH SCHOOLGIRLS BASKETBALL PARTICIPANTS. COACHES AND FANS AND COACH BROWN IS MISSED BY ALL INVOLVED INKENTUCKYHIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS.
02/26/13 – Houchens Industries/Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® Media Information
The Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Tournament will take place March 13-16 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green.
PARKING – GIRLS’ SWEET 16®
Parking passes for the Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Tournament will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no charge for media parking (with a hang tag) at the Girls’ Tournament and these passes will be provided upon the first check in at the media entrance to the arena. Authorized and approved media outlets will be admitted by the parking attendants for the first session based on an approved credentials list from the credentials.khsaa.org system.
DISTRIBUTION POLICY
The distribution of credentials is conducted using the following priorities:
1. Daily Newspapers and Wire Services;
2. Statewide Media (TV, etc.);
3. Media Covering Specific Teams on a Regular Basis;
4. Regional Media;
5. All Other Outlets (Non-Broadcast Radio, weekly media, etc.).
Credentials may be issued on a limited basis to valid websites that […]
02/26/13 – KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® Media Information
The KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® is scheduled for March 6-10 at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FRIDAY-SATURDAY SESSIONS OF THE BOYS’ SWEET 16®
With the University of Kentucky playing Florida on Saturday afternoon, the KHSAA will be required to completely break down its setup for the Boys’ Sweet 16® following the last game on Friday evening. Media members in attendance at the 8 p.m. game on Friday, March 8 will need to clear the arena floor as soon as possible, and relocate to the Media Workroom. The remodeled work area has plenty of power and dedicated internet connections and will allow for reporters to take as long as necessary to compile information and submit to your outlets. No equipment can be left on the arena floor or tables following the last game on Friday night as even the press tables will be almost immediately removed by the Rupp Arena staff to allow for […]
Scanned PDF Copies of Past Athlete Magazines, 1954 to 1994
Prior Issues of the Athlete Magazine (courtesy KHSAA Archives at EKU)02/18/13 – KHSAA Competitive Cheer & Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships This Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 18, 2013
PANNELL SWIM SHOP/KHSAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEK IN LOUISVILLE
The 2013 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championships will be held this week (Feb. 21-23) at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on the campus of the University of Louisville.
Tickets to the event are $10 per person for each session, with the exception of the opening session on Thursday night ($5 per person). Ralph Wright Natatorium has a seating capacity of 500 people for each session of the meet. Due to the limited seating capacity, fans are encouraged to arrive early to purchase tickets. Each customer will only be allowed to purchase a ticket for those persons in line, with kids 10-and-under admitted for free. At the conclusion of each session, spectators will be required to vacate the seating area.
Tickets will go sale Thursday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. for Session One (Girls’ Diving […]
02/11/13 – KHSAA State Wrestling Championships This Week At Alltech Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 11, 2013
The 50th annual KHSAA Wrestling State Championships will take place this week (Feb. 15-16) at Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The two-day event begins Friday, Feb. 15 with first- and second-round matches. Doors open to the public at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, with first round matches beginning at 10 a.m.
Saturday’s competition begins with the Third Round Championship Bracket at 9:30 a.m., followed by fourth-, fifth- and sixth-round matches. The Consolation Bracket Finals will begin no earlier than 4:00 p.m., with the State Championship Opening Ceremonies starting at 6:15 p.m. (at the earliest). Saturday’s weight class championships will be broadcast live at khsaa.tv beginning at 7 p.m.
Admission to the event is $15 per day, or $25 for a two-day pass, with kids 10-and-under admitted free. For more information, including full brackets for each weight class, visit the Wrestling home page at khsaa.org.
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02/4/13 – Ebonite/KHSAA Bowling Championships This Week; Holy Cross (Louisville) Penalized For Bylaw 10 Violation; Regionals Approaching For Wrestling, Swimming & Diving
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 4, 2013
2013 Ebonite/KHSAA Bowling Championships This Week
The 2013 Ebonite/KHSAA Bowling State Championships will take place this week (Feb 7-8) at Executive Strike and Spare in Louisville. The two-day event begins Thursday, Feb. 7 with the Singles Championship. Doors open to the public at 9:15 a.m., with player introductions starting at 9:45 a.m. The field will be narrowed to the top eight individuals (boys and girls) at 12:10 p.m., with an awards ceremony scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
Friday’s Team Championship begins with team introductions at 7:30 a.m. The girls’ team qualifying games will commence at 7:50 a.m., with the final team match slated for 12:15 p.m. The boys’ team competition is scheduled to begin at 1:35 p.m., with the championship match set for 5:15 p.m.
Admission to the event is $10 per day, or $15 for a two-day pass. For more information visit the Bowling home page at khsaa.org.
02/04/13 – Board of Control approves change in 3-team district regulations for BA, BK, FP, SO and VB effective 2013-2014
At its meeting last week, the KHSAA Board of Control approved a staff recommendation to give teams in three-team districts options as to the scheduling of required games. Three-team districts in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball will continue to be seeded by rule. However, the districts will decide (by majority vote) if they play each other twice, or once during regular season.
As districts conduct meetings to decide scheduling and site selection plan options for next year and beyond, discussion should include these decisions as well for all […]
02/01/13 Online Rules Clinics Now Available for Track, Baseball, and Softball
The window for the free online clinic ends Feb. 28
Rules Clinics
2/1 to 2/28, for 2013, the Clinic will be online only and may be viewed by coaches and officials at no charge during this period.
3/1 to 3/31 for 2013, the Clinic will be online only and may be viewed by coaches and officials for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
4/1 to 4/30 for 2013, the Clinic will be online only and may be viewed by coaches and officials for the makeup fee ($300) per the Bylaw 33 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 33 will apply.
The presentation can be viewed from any computer, and is a web-based flash video product where you can view through any web browser. Once you advanced to the last slide of the presentation, correspondence is automatically generated to the KHSAA so that you […]01/30/13 Exos Braces Worn on The Forearm or Wrist Ruled are Illegal for Basketball
Our office has been contacted several time regarding the Exos Brace being worn on the forearm or wrist. NFHS Basketball Rule 3-5 article 2a states: A guard, cast or brace made of hard or unyielding substance, such as, but not limited to, leather, plaster, plastic, or metal shall not be worn on the elbow, hand, finger/thumb, wrist or forearm; even though covered in soft padding. Because the dial is plastic this brace cannot be worn during competition. We were able to confirm this ruling in a phone conversation today with the NFHS office.01/28/13 – Board of Control Approves Basketball Region I, Statewide Wrestling Realignments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2013
The KHSAA Board of Control approved new alignments for Basketball Region I and all eight Wrestling regions during its January meeting at the KHSAA office on Monday.
Following the consolidation of schools in McCracken County, KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett and area Board of Control members met with representatives from the first region in Mayfield. With all Region I schools in attendance, the feedback from the meeting was to realign within the region, and not bring additional teams into the region. Three options for realignment were presented following the meeting in Mayfield. On Monday, the Board voted to approve Option A for the 20013-14 season (detailed below), which will also be applied to baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball:
District 1 – Carlisle County, Fulton City, Fulton County, Hickman County
District 2 – Ballard Memorial, Graves County, Mayfield
District 3 – Community Christian, McCracken County, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary
[…]01/25/13 – Pairings Unveiled For 2013 KHSAA Boys’ and Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Basketball Tournaments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2013
The pairings for the 2013 KHSAA Boys’ and Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Basketball Tournaments were unveiled today during the annual Draw Show on CWKYT. Brackets with official times and pairings are available on the Riherd’s/KHSAA Scoreboard and the KHSAA website on the basketball home page.
The 2013 Boys’ Sweet 16® will be held March 6-10 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, with the Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls Sweet 16® taking place March 13-16 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green.
Tickets for the Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet 16® are on sale now, and can be purchased at the KHSAA Office on Winchester Rd. Tickets are $120 each for a lower arena, full-tournament package; and $70 each for upper arena.
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About the Kentucky High School Athletic Association
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association was organized in 1917 and is the agency designated […]
01/25/13 – State Cheer Postponed/Rescheduled Due to Weather and Safety Concerns
10 a.m. ET, Friday, 1/25/13
In the interest of everyone’s safety and out of an abundance of caution, the State Competitive Cheer Championships have been postponed and will NOT be held on Saturday, January 26. The competition is being rescheduled for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 at Bowling Green. More details will be forthcoming.
01/22/13 – Competitive Cheer Championships & Basketball Draw Show Coming Up This Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 22, 2013
INAUGURAL KHSAA COMPETITIVE CHEER CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS SATURDAY IN BOWLING GREEN
The inaugural KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships will take place Saturday, Jan. 26 at E.A. Diddle Arena on the campus of Western Kentucky University. Divisions have been created for all-girls and coed competition, with the winning school in each division at the regional level advancing to the State competition.
Doors open to the fans at 7 a.m., with the competition beginning at 8 a.m. with the Class 1A Small/Class 2A Medium Divisions. The Class 2A Large/Class 2A Super-Large Divisions will compete at 11 a.m., followed by the Class 2A Small/Class 1A Medium Divisions at 2 p.m., the Class 1A Large/Class 2A Coed Divisions at 5 p.m., and the Class 1A Coed/Class 1A Super-Large Divisions at 7:30 p.m. An awards presentation will follow each competition block.
Tickets to the event are $10 per person, with kids 10 & under […]
01/18/13 – Pleasure Ridge Park Granted At-Large Berth to Competitive Cheer Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 18, 2013
During the KHSAA Region 6 Competitive Cheer competition on Jan. 12, a disqualification ruling was made in the Super-Large All-Girl division with regard to a National Federation rule. At the time the ruling was made, and based upon prior information from the NFHS, a stunt performed by Pleasure Ridge Park was ruled illegal by the technical judges as performed, due to safety concerns.
“As the commissioner and I reviewed this situation, it became clear that this was not a judgment call. That distinction is important because judgment calls cannot be appealed per bylaw 16. Our judges correctly observed and administered penalties based on what they saw during the routine,” said Assistant Commissioner and cheer contact Butch Cope. “However, we later found that this specific situation had been interpreted differently as the year moved on and we were not made aware of the change in interpretation until this week.”
After reviewing […]
01/14/13 – Sweet 16 Draw Show, New Sweet 16 Logo, Competitive Cheer Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 14, 2013
SWEET 16® DRAW SHOW TO AIR FRIDAY, JAN. 25
The Draw Show for the 2013 KHSAA Boys’ and Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Basketball Tournaments will air on Friday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. (ET). CWKYT (Ch. 14) in Lexington will broadcast the pairings, with a feed available online at www.khsaa.tv.
Brackets with official times and pairings will be posted to the Riherd’s/KHSAA Scoreboard and the KHSAA website at the conclusion of the program. The 2013 Boys’ Sweet 16® will be held March 6-10 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, with the Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls Sweet 16® taking place March 13-16 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green.
For additional information about the draw show, contact KHSAA Communications Director Joe Angolia.
KHSAA UNVEILS NEW LOGO FOR BOYS’ SWEET 16®
Time changes for the Semifinal round and Championship game of the 2013 Boys’ Sweet 16® won’t be […]
01/10/13 – Times Announced for Boys’ Sweet 16® Semifinals and Championship, First Basketball Stats Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 10, 2013
TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR BOYS’ SWEET 16® SEMIFINALS AND CHAMPIONSHIP
Game times for the Semifinals and Championship of the 2013 Boys’ Sweet 16® at Rupp Arena have been finalized. The Semifinal round will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, followed by the championship game at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 10.
The change in format from previous year’s tournaments was a necessary byproduct of the University of Kentucky hosting Florida at 12 p.m. on March 9. The remainder of the Boys’ Sweet 16® will follow the same format as previous years. The change in format will not be applied to the Girls Sweet 16®, which will take place March 13-16 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green.
Official times and pairings will be posted following the Sweet 16® Draw Show on Friday, Jan. 25.
FIRST BASKETBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS REPORT RELEASED
The initial weekly basketball statistical rankings for […]
01/7/13 – Heflin Named NFHS National Coach of the Year, First Basketball Stats, KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 7, 2013
NFHS NAMES LONE OAK’S LARRY HEFLIN ONE OF 22 NATIONAL COACHES OF THE YEAR
Lone Oak High School girls tennis coach Larry Heflin has been named one of 22 National Coaches of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for the 2011-12 academic year. In 40 years as head coach, Heflin has guided Lone Oak to more state championships (11) than any other girls program in the state, the last of which came in 2012.
In addition to his 11 state titles, Heflin has led Lone Oak to eight runner-up finishes, helping him garner a spot in the USTA Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2006, he was given the Garnis Martin Outstanding Coach of the Year award by the Kentucky High School Athletic Director’s Association and the Kentucky High School Coaches Association. He was previously named the National High […]
12/21/12 – Originially posted 10/25/12 – BK Official Scorekeeper Shirts and Running Clock Clarification
We have received many calls asking about the official scorekeeper shirt. The new rule reads that the official scorekeeper must wear a black and white garment to identify themselves at the table for players and officials benefit. The KHSAA supports the rules of the NFHS and ask that schools make every effort to comply.
This garment may be a black and white sweater, t-shirt, etc. We recommend an officials shirt as it is the most easily identifiable. This also allows for an added element of professionalism to your table crew. It will also be very helpful for players as they report in and for officials as they report to the table. There will be no penalty for the lack of compliance at this time, but officials may report the non compliance to their assigners.
Running Clock questions have also risen. To clarify, once the running clock has started it will continue until the games end. We also […]
12/11/12 – Baseball Umpire Camp Information
Registration information for the 2013 KHSAA Baseball Umpire Camp has been posted on the KHSAA website. Go to this link for more information.
http://khsaa.org/httpdocs/baseball/umpirescamp.pdf
12/07/12 Part 2 Testing Ends Sunday
The Part 2 testing period will end this Sunday, December 9 at midnight eastern time. There will be no make up period for any reason. If you have not logged in to begin the test we suggest you do that today during business hours. Our office will be open until 4:30 p.m. EST to be able to answer your questions or help you with any issues you may be having.
We hope that your season are off to a good start.
Happy Holidays!
11/26/12 – Basketball and Wrestling Officials Part 2 Test Now Available
The Part 2 Exam is now available online through midnight Eastern Time on Sunday, December 9. Login to http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be assigned to officiate postseason play. If you have forgotten your password, click on the blue “click here” in the first line on the login page. This will take you through the steps to reset your password. Good luck!11/04/12 – Results of 2011-2012 Football Playoff Format Survey of Member Schools
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:
Overall Compiled Results and Totals
Detailed School by School Responses
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.
10/25/12 – 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
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 […]
10/22/12 – KHSAA State Volleyball This Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 22, 2012
KHSAA STATE VOLLEYBALL THIS WEEKEND
For the third consecutive year the KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament will be played in Louisville but the action shifts to a different venue.
The 2012 edition of the KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament will be contested at the new Cantrell Gymnasium on the campus of Valley High School on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27. The first match between 13th Region champion Corbin and First Region champion Lone Oak begins at 10 a.m. on Friday. A total of eight first-round matches will be played on Friday. Quarterfinal action begins on Saturday morning at 9 a.m., with the semifinals slated for 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The championship match will begin at 8 o’clock Saturday night. Assumption is the two-time defending champion of the event.
The state bracket with each matchup can be found at http://khsaa.org/httpdocs/volleyball/2012/statebracket.pdf.
Fans may purchase advance tickets for each session or the […]
10/04/12- Congratulations to All Principals as October is National Principal’s Month
For more information, watch the video below, or go to http://principalsmonth.org/.
Thanks to all member school Principals for your work!
10/2/12 – State Volleyball Bracket Times Released
Times have been set for the 2012 KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament to be held at J.C. Cantrell Gymnasium on the campus of Valley High School in Louisville. Region vs. Region match-ups were conducted online back on Sept. 7. For the State Tournament Bracket, go to the link below:
http://khsaa.org/httpdocs/volleyball/2012/statebracket.pdf
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
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10/1/12 – Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships This Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 1, 2012
LEACHMAN BUICK-GMC-CADILLAC/KHSAA STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEK
Bowling Green will be the center of the Commonwealth’s high school golf activity this week as boys’ and girls’ individual and team champions will be crowned. For the seventh consecutive year the Bowling Green Country Club will play host to the Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships.
Following a practice round on Monday, the girls’ tournament begins at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, with an 8 a.m. tee time scheduled for Wednesday. The boys’ practice round will take place on Thursday, followed by a 36-hole tournament on Friday and Saturday. Tee times for the boys be at 7 a.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. on Saturday.
Sacred Heart is the defending girls’ team champion, while a new boys’ champion will be crowned after two-time defending state champion Lexington Christian did not qualify for this year’s event. A new girls’ individual winner will be crowned […]
Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students
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 […]
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