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07/24/23 – Corresponding Calendar Reminders, Updates, References

2023-2024 News Releases

At its most recent meeting, the Board of Control approved recommended changes to the Spring Corresponding Dates Calendar impacting Tennis, Track and Field, Softball and Baseball. Please understand that this communication will be more lengthy than normal to attempt to address any questions and concerns.

These changes were a result of significant membership feedback addressing the various issues around spring sports and the potential issues faced by the nearly 290 member schools and the association. This represents the first phase of an overall calendar review the Board has begun to start this school year with the second phase being discussed at later meetings to include issues around the integration of three additional championships (boys’ and girls’ lacrosse and boys’ volleyball) into the 2024-25 calendar.

Spring has always presented challenges around end-of-year activities including testing, graduations, recognition ceremonies and so many other schedule conflicts. While at some point, choices will have to be made by some […]

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07/18/23 – Board of Control Conducts First Meeting of 2023-24

2023-2024 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 18, 2023

The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its first regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Tuesday in Newport, approving revisions to spring 2024 state championship dates, adopting “playing-up” rule changes for sports classified by size and adopting a new alignment for cross country and track & field.

Tuesday began with an orientation for new and returning Board members before launching into the full Board work session, followed by the full Board of Control meeting. The Board and staff welcomed new members Brandy Carver of Morehead and Mandi Hudson of Georgetown, while KHSAA Office Manager and Assistant to the Commissioner Kara Howard was formally announced as having accepted a newly created events services position on the KHSAA staff. After a favorable annual review by the Board, KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett’s contract was once again renewed for another year.

The 2023-24 baseball and softball state tournaments were approved to […]

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07/11/23- Title IX Schools Being Revisited for 2023-2024

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07/11/23 – NFHS Announces Track & Field Rule Changes

2022-2023 News Releases

New Examples of False Starts Adopted in High School Track and Field Rules

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIANAPOLIS – In an effort to more clearly define false starts in high school track and field events, two new starting violations have been adopted for the 2024 season.

In Rule 5-7-4c, the previous language which required participants to remain motionless after assuming the set position prior to the starting device being fired, has been replaced with the following:

“If a runner leaves their mark with a hand or foot after the ‘set’ command but before the starting device is fired.”

In addition, a new violation in (d) calls for a violation “if a runner leaves their mark with a forward motion without the starting device being fired.”

Further, a new NOTE in Rule 5-7-4 states that “extraneous motion before the device is fired does not necessarily require a false start to be charged unless the criteria […]

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07/11/2023- Fall Sports Tryout Reminders

Athletic Department Blog Updates

Good afternoon to all member schools. This message is intended for all member schools based on multiple inquiries received in the last few days. Please share this with all members of your fall sports coaching staff, and the coaches of Competitive Cheer and Dance. This post is not intended to be comprehensive regarding all aspects of Bylaw 23, but intended to highlight areas around tryouts.

References for this information come from the Bylaws of the Association, online as part of the KHSAA Handbook. There is not (and has never been) a separate tryout period for fall sports prior to the start of practice. Recently, we have been made aware that several schools have posted “tryouts” for fall sports that are being held prior to the first date of practice. This is not permitted.

SPORTS OF CROSS COUNTRY, FIELD HOCKEY, GOLF, SOCCER AND VOLLEYBALL

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07/10/23 – NFHS Announces Softball Playing Rule Changes

2022-2023 News Releases

Changes in Pitching Delivery Requirements Approved in High School Softball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning next year, pitchers in high school softball will be allowed to disengage both feet from the playing surface if the pivot foot is not replanted prior to the delivery of the pitch. Previously, the pivot foot was required to remain in contact with the ground.

This modification to Rule 6-1-2c of the NFHS Softball Rules Book headlined a set of seven rules changes recommended by the NFHS Softball Rules Committee at the committee’s June 11-13 meeting at the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

“When examining the survey responses, the NFHS Softball Rules Committee recognized that a majority of the membership were in favor of this change,” said Sandy Searcy, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Softball Rules Committee. “An additional topic the committee […]

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07/10/23 – NFHS Announces Baseball Playing Rule Changes

2022-2023 News Releases

Electronic Communication Devices from Dugout to Catchers to be Permitted in High School Baseball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIANAPOLIS – The use of a one-way communication device between a coach in the dugout and a team’s catcher for the purposes of calling pitches will be permitted in high school baseball beginning in 2024.

This change to Rules 1-6-2 and 3-2-5 was one of five rules revisions approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Baseball Rules Committee at its June 4-6 meeting in Indianapolis. The recommendations were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

The new rules prohibit coaches from communicating with any other player besides the catcher on defense and with any player while batting. The coach must also be in the dugout when using the communication device.

“This change is consistent with the growth of the game and is indicative of a measured and responsible approach to enable […]

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2023-24 KHSAA Board of Control Members

Board of Control Working 2023-24


  • Darrell Billings
    President, 2023-2024
    Director, 2020-2024
    Clay City
    KDE Appointed Member
    Private Enterprise, Tanner Chrysler Products Inc., Stanton

  • Larry Coldiron
    President-Elect, 2023-2024
    Director, 2021-2024
    Raceland
    Raceland-Worthington Independent Schools
    Superintendent
    Regions 15-16

  • Brandy Carver
    Director, 2013-2027
    Morehead
    Rowan County Schools
    Director of Professional Learning and District Wide Programs
    Regions 9-16

  • Brian Courtney
    Director, 2022-2026
    Cox’s Creek
    Principal
    Bardstown Elementary School
    Regions 1-8

  • James Demler
    Director, 2020-2024
    Covington
    Athletic Director
    St. Henry District
    Regions 9-16

  • Joe Henderson
    Director, 2021-2025
    Mayfield
    Superintendent
    Mayfield Independent Schools
    Regions 1-2

  • Claudette Herald
    Director, 2022-2024
    Dry Ridge
    Assistant Superintendent
    Grant County Public Schools
    Regions 1-8

  • Greg Howard
    Director, 2023-2027
    Russellville
    Athletic Director
    Logan County High School
    Regions 3-4

  • Mandi Hudson
    Director, 2023-2027
    Georgetown
    KDE Appointed Member
    Safety Engineer, TMMK

  • Damon Kelley
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06/30/23- Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry Receives NFHS Citation for Section 2

2022-2023 News Releases

KHSAA Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry was one of eight individuals recognized on June 30, 2023 at the NFHS Annual Summer Meeting in Seattle. The eight 2023 state association Citation recipients are Larry White, Section 1, retired executive director, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA); Darren Bilberry, Section 2, assistant commissioner, Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA); Ernie Yarbrough, Section 3, assistant executive director/coordinator of officials, Georgia High School Association (GHSA); Todd Tharp, Section 4, assistant director, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA); Jennifer Schwartz, Section 5, associate director, Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA); Mike Whaley, Section 6, associate director, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA); Roger Blake, Section 7, retired executive director, California Interscholastic Federation (CIF); and Andy Barnes, Section 8, assistant executive director, Washington Interscholastic […]

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06/30/23 – Officials Supervisor of the Year Announced

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023

Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials, as well as a single supervisor of officials from among those sports. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.

In addition to one official in each sport being named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport, the KHSAA also recognizes the Larry G. Boucher Officials Supervisor of the Year in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.

The Larry G. Boucher Officials Supervisor of the Year for the 2022-23 school year is Mark Shumate of Floyd Knobs, Indiana, for his […]

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06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Baseball

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023

Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.

One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.

The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 baseball season is Scot Allison of Carlisle. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.

With officiating numbers declining at the national level, […]

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06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Softball

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023

Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.

One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.

The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 softball season is Kevin Terry of Corbin. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.

With officiating numbers declining at the national level, […]

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06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Track & Field

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023

Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.

One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.

The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 track & field season is Chris Thomas of Paint Lick. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.

With officiating numbers declining at […]

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Title IX Annual Reports- 2022-2023

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KHSAA Coaches Rules Clinic and Officials Rules Clinic and Testing Schedule for 2023-2024

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2022-2023 KHSAA Participation Report

Annual Participation Reports-Compiled

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Middle School Season Limit Chart 23-24

Middle School Blog Updates and Information

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06/08/23 – How to Watch Baseball, Softball State Tournaments on KHSAA.tv

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 8, 2023

The 2022-23 athletic season will officially come to a close this weekend as the semifinal and final rounds of the 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball and Softball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare wrap up on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

All six remaining games across both tournaments will be webcast live on KHSAA.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network. Live audio from each webcast will be streamed for free on KHSAA.net.

A monthly pass to the NFHS Network costs $11.99 per month, billed immediately once per calendar month from the sign-up date, while an annual pass costs $79.99 per year. All passes include full access to live regular-season and postseason events, as well as immediate access to events when available On Demand, and can be canceled at any time. For more information on how to subscribe to the NFHS […]

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06/06/23 – Johnson, Ferree Named 2022-23 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 6, 2023

The 2022-23 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated this week on the campus of Midway University, as Rafaella Johnson of Elizabethtown (Cross Country) and George Ferree of Trinity (Louisville) (Wrestling) were recognized as the overall Student-Athletes of the Year.

Beginning in May 2016, Midway has presented a Female Student-Athlete of the Year award at each KHSAA girls’ state championship event. The awards program was expanded in 2019-20 to include male student-athletes, with Midway honoring a deserving student-athlete in each of the 19 officially recognized KHSAA sports and sport-activities.

The awards are based on athletic and academic achievement, as well as community service and leadership, with Midway choosing one overall Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year each academic year. School administrators, coaches and athletic directors nominate student-athletes online at khsaa.org, and the nominees are voted upon by a closed panel consisting of representatives from Midway.

 

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05/31/23 – Parking Details for State Track & Field, State Softball

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The KHSAA has received the final details for parking on the campus of the University of Kentucky at this year’s State Track & Field and State Softball Championships. Coaches and teams are reminded to allow extra time, especially in the Lexington area, for travel due to so many events in and around Lexington June 1-2-3. 

State Track & Field Teams are reminded that the State Meet is conducted with a specific time schedule and events will not be delayed if a competitor does not check in on time. Teams can arrive early and remain in buses until the Team Gate opens or athletes/coaches can always arrive earlier than their event to check-in and head to Tent City. 

State Softball Teams are reminded they can arrive earlier than their indicated warm-up time and UK Parking/KHSAA Staff will accommodate you on-site. Parking maps are available below!

 

UPDATED PARKING MAPS

05/31/23 – Track & Field, Baseball, Softball to Wrap Up 2022-23 Championship Season

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 31, 2023

The final state championship events of the 2022-23 school year are set to kick off in Lexington this week.

The 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Track & Field State Championships, 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament and 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Softball State Tournament, each presented by UK HealthCare, will run throughout Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The Track & Field State Championships and Softball State Tournament will be played entirely on the University of Kentucky campus, while the Baseball State Tournament will begin at Counter Clocks Field before finishing at UK’s Kentucky Proud Park the following weekend.

The Track & Field State Championships will start with 1A competition on Thursday and 2A competition on Friday before concluding with its 3A championships on Saturday. Baseball will play its first round over Thursday and Friday and its quarterfinals on Saturday at Counter Clocks Field, concluding with the final two rounds next weekend. Softball will […]

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05/30/23 – State Track & Field Lane Assignments, Starting Heights, Final Details!

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The field is set for the 2023 Clark’s Pump-n-Shop State Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare! The meets will be held June 1 – June 3 at the University of Kentucky Track & Field Complex. The KHSAA website has been updated to reflect lane assignments, competitor numbers, etc. Please be sure to check under the 2023 State/Region Meet Entries/Results tab at the very bottom of the track webpage (links also below). Additional important information for each respective class is posted.

Starting heights for High Jump and Pole Vault for each respective class have also been set for the State Meet. They are as follows:

Class 1A 2A 3A Girls High Jump 4’6″ 4’6″ 4’8″ Boys High Jump 5’8″ 5’8″ 5’10” Girls Pole Vault 6’6″ 7’6″ 8’6″ Boys Pole Vault 9’6″ 10’0″ 11’0″

Lane Assignments 

Class Link  1A https://khsaa.org/track/2023/class1alaneassignments.pdf 2A https://khsaa.org/track/2023/class2alaneassignments.pdf 3A https://khsaa.org/track/2023/class3alaneassignments.pdf

The following links have important information for teams, […]

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05/29/23 – Tennis State Championships Start Tuesday

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 29, 2023

The 2023 KHSAA Tennis State Championships presented by UK HealthCare return to the Lexington area on Tuesday, with first serve scheduled for 8 a.m. ET and competition running throughout the morning, afternoon and evening.

The first and second rounds of the girls’ competition will take place at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, while the boys’ competition will take place solely at Top Seed Tennis Club in Nicholasville.

Following the first day of play, all remaining matches over the next two days will be played at Top Seed Tennis Club. Boys’ and girls’ singles semifinals will start Thursday at 8 a.m., followed by doubles semifinals at 10 a.m. Championship matches will be decided at 1 p.m.

Team champions will be determined through an accumulation of points throughout the tournaments, with each singles player and doubles team receiving one point […]

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05/26/23- 2023 Advanced Athletic Administrators Workshop-August 29

Advanced Workshop 2023-2024

This workshop will be held in Lexington at the Lexington Hilton Downtown and will offer a deep dive into current Constitution and Bylaws provisions, use of forms and operational notes. This meeting will be held on August 29, 2023. This meeting will count for six hours of the hours required for the Athletic Director’s continual improvement in Bylaw 25.

REGISTRATION
Registration is open and online at https://schools.khsaa.org/ge47-advanced-athletic-administrators-institute-form/. There is no charge for the registration.

MEETING FORMAT AND MATERIAL
The meeting will only be offered this year as an in-person option only.

Meeting material will be posted on the KHSAA website and all registered attendees will be provided any update.

GPS ADDRESS
The GPS address is 369 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507. To get directions, CLICK THIS LINK

HOUSING
For those who may need housing (or who may stay for the regional meeting the next day at the same site with […]

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05/26/23- 2023 Annual Meeting Set for September

Athletic Department Blog Updates

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

ANNUAL MEETING

The 2023 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on September 14 at the Central Bank Center (FKA Lexington Center). Final agenda documents are being published as they become final in the coming months, but the meeting is expected to begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET. and conclude not later than 1:00 p.m. ET. Details and requirements for the Annual Meeting Delegate are summarized below. To submit the name of your delegate, go to https://schools.khsaa.org/ge38-annual-meeting-delegate-designation/

This meeting, which is not mandatory for membership, will not have a virtual option.

ANNUAL MEETING DELEGATE DESIGNATION

The Annual Meeting has continuous improvement/leadership training opportunities throughout the morning as members work to carve out the best plan of action for the future and then the meeting concludes as […]

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OF105- Form For Reporting An Ejection Of A KHSAA Player Or Coach

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05/26/23 – Class 3A State Track & Field Performance Listing and Roster by School Available

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The performance list and the roster by school for all events, including unified/adapted for Class 3A are posted on the website at the links below. 

Changes may occur as coaches and officials have an opportunity to double-check both the performance list and the roster by school for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance lists are finalized.

As a reminder to coaches, each region automatically qualifies the first and second-place finishers in each event (a total of 14 automatic qualifiers, if at least 2 entered in the event). The next 10 best performances (plus any unbreakable ties) in each event, per class, from the state-at-large shall qualify for the state meet. It is very possible to have a situation where the performances in a regional meet among the two automatic advancers are less than the performance of someone who did not finish first or second in his/her respective region, […]

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05/24/23 – Class 2A State Track & Field Performance Listing and Roster by School Available

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The performance list and the roster by school for all events, including unified/adapted for Class 2A are posted on the website at the links below. 

Changes may occur as coaches and officials have an opportunity to double-check both the performance list and the roster by school for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance lists are finalized.

As a reminder to coaches, each region automatically qualifies the first and second-place finishers in each event (a total of 14 automatic qualifiers, if at least 2 entered in the event). The next 10 best performances (plus any unbreakable ties) in each event, per class, from the state-at-large shall qualify for the state meet. It is very possible to have a situation where the performances in a regional meet among the two automatic advancers are less than the performance of someone who did not finish first or second in his/her respective region, […]

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05/24/23- 2023-2024 Regional Meetings for Athletic Administrators

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The following is the schedule of meetings for this fall as we rotate into places it may have been a year or two since we have been able to host.

Aug 16, 2023, Mayfield High School, Mayfield
Aug 17, 2023, Hopkins County Central High School, Madisonville
Aug 21, 2023, Scott High School, Taylor Mill
Aug 22, 2023, North Laurel High School, London
Aug 23, 2023, Boyd County High School, Ashland
Aug 24, 2023, Valley High School, Valley Station
Aug 28, 2023, Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg
* Aug 30, 2023, Hilton Downtown, Lexington
Aug 31, 2023, Hart County High School, Munfordville

For the fall of 2023, the KHSAA will again conduct a series of regional meetings to help our athletic administrators meet the membership requirement of attending this type of meeting once per year as well as provide continuous improvement hours for administrators. With the rapid turnover in athletic administrators and changes initiated by the General […]

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05/24/23 – Class 1A State Track & Field Performance Listing and Roster by School Available

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The performance list and the roster by school for all events, including unified/adapted for Class 1A are posted on the website at the links below. Class 2A should be released later tonight and Class 3A tomorrow, after all Class 3A regions finish. 

Changes may occur as coaches and officials have an opportunity to double-check both the performance list and the roster by school for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance lists are finalized.

As a reminder to coaches, each region automatically qualifies the first and second-place finishers in each event (a total of 14 automatic qualifiers, if at least 2 entered in the event). The next 10 best performances (plus any unbreakable ties) in each event, per class, from the state-at-large shall qualify for the state meet. It is very possible to have a situation where the performances in a regional meet among the two automatic advancers are […]

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05/22/23- Guidance Related to 2023 SB145, with revisions to 2021 HB563 (KRS156.070)

Athletic Department Blog Updates

Introduction

This summarizes interpretive guidance for the member schools of the KHSAA related to SB145, passed in the 2023 General Assembly Regular Session. Inquiries should be directed to Commissioner Julian Tackett (jtackett@khsas.org) or General Counsel Chad Collins (ccollins@khsaa.org). The provisions of Acts Chapter 93 2023 (SB145) go into effect on June 29, 2023 and will be further codified as KHSAA Bylaw 8. This information is archived at https://khsaa.org/05-22-23-guidance-related-to-2023-sb145-with-revisions-to-2021-hb563-krs156-070/, or https://khsaa.org/resources/2023%20SB145%20HB563%20Revision.pdf.

Background of Legislative Change

In its regular session in 2023, the Kentucky General Assembly passed amendments to Acts Chapter 93 2023 (SB145), which become law on June 29, 2023. This legislation amended the prior provisions known colloquially as HB563, Acts Chapter 167 2021 (HB563).

SB145, now codified into Kentucky Revised Statutes further refined restrictions on non-resident, out-of-district students and their participation in interscholastic athletics after changing schools.

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05/22/23- Update on Site for State Baseball First and Second Rounds

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 22, 2023

The first and second rounds of the 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare will now be played at the recently renovated home of the Lexington Counter Clocks on June 1, 2 and 3. Games will be played at 10 a.m. ET, 1:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. each day. 

“We began discussions in late February with the University of Kentucky, the staff of the Lexington Counter Clocks and representatives of VisitLex about alternative options in the event that UK was selected to host the NCAA First Round,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett.

“We discussed several schedule alternatives that could have even included trying to blend the two events, but in light of the high school pitching restrictions, the other needs of our member schools and the needs of the University of Kentucky and its baseball program, to ensure they’re optimally prepared, it simply wasn’t […]

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OF128 – College or KHSAA Junior Officials Program Request for Rebate

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05/16/23- Revised GE04 and Optional PPE01 Released

Athletic Department Blog Updates

GENERAL
  • After final clearance and review from the KHSAA / KMA Sports Medicine Committee last Thursday, the revised required GE04 and optional PPE01 have been published on the KHSAA website. 
  • There are notable changes on the forms this year, not only in content but in handling procedure.
  • Physicals already administered may be honored, but a revised GE04 form should (recommended but not required) be provided to parents and students to ensure the proper separation of medical records as detailed below.
  • The links to the forms are located on the KHSAA website at https://khsaa.org/general/resources/khsaa-forms/
GE04
  • Keep in mind that the GE04 form is required to be used as the parental permission and authorization for medical treatment form. This three-page form contains the information form signed by the parent and student, as well as the consent to treat. The third page of this form is the required medical clearance, which by statute, […]

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05/15/23 – NFHS Announces Basketball Playing Rule Changes

2022-2023 News Releases

Free Throw Procedures and Foul Administration Amended in 2023-24 High School Basketball Rules Changes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning next year, high school basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bonus.” This change to Rule 4-8-1 eliminates the one-and-one scenario and sets new foul limits each quarter for awarding the bonus free throw.

Rules changes were approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee at its annual meeting April 24-26 in Indianapolis. The recommendations were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

In addition to awarding two foul shots for all common fouls, teams will reach the bonus when their opponent commits five fouls in each quarter and team fouls will reset at the end of each quarter. Previously, teams were awarded the one-and-one bonus when their opponents committed seven fouls in a half and two foul shots when […]

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2023-24 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting Dates

Board of Control Working 2023-24

2023-2024 BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 18 and Wednesday July 19, 2023 (if necessary), Newport
Wednesday September 13, 2023, KHSAA
Wednesday November 15, 2023, KHSAA
Wednesday January 17, 2024, KHSAA
Tuesday February 20, 2024, KHSAA
Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8, 2024, KHSAA

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05/15/23- Reminder about Postseason Rosters, Triple Threat and Academic All-State Awards

Athletic Department Blog Updates

POSTSEASON ROSTER
  • With the postseason championships underway, this is a reminder that all eligible participants should have been moved to the postseason roster. 
  • While the postseason roster has no impact on your Title IX report or Annual Participation List, it does serve as the eligibility listing for all sports. 
  • If you need assistance, please see the video at https://schools.khsaa.org/help-the-postseason-roster/ or contact Rob Catron, IT Director and School Subsystem liaison, rcatron@khsaa.org.
TRIPLE THREAT AWARDS
  • With nearly all schools having submitted their Annual Participation List (only one school remains!), this reminder about creating your Triple Threat Award Certificates. 
  • We have more than 2100 eligible for this award based on the roster data, but thus far, only 880 have been recognized by the school. 
  • The routines can be found on the school login page, in the third group of options on the left “Maintain/View/Print Rosters”, and after clicking that, select “Maintain Overall Athletic […]

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2023-24 KHSAA Board of Control Committees Assignments

Board of Control Working 2023-24

President Darrell Billins, President-Elect Larry Coldiron

Executive Committee-Evaluation/Leadership/Audit/Finance Team
Billings, Darrell (President)
Coldiron, Larry (President-Elect)
Henderson, Joe
Herald, Claudette
Howard, Greg
McCallon, Randy
Passafiume, Angela
Thompson, Russell
Wilhoite, Matt (President-Elect)

Hall of Fame Selection Committee
BOARD- 2nd-year members (2026) and 4th-year members (2024)
STAFF
Cope, Butch (Permanent)
Tackett, Julian (Permanent)
Angolia, Joe
Bridenbaugh, Sarah
Collins, Chad
MEDIA (A minimum of 5 media representatives)

Hall-of Fame Screening Committee
BOARD-1st-year members (2027) and 3rd-year members (2025)
DESIGNATED EXECUTIVE STAFF MEMBERS
Cope, Butch (Permanent)
Tackett, Julian (Permanent)
Bilberry, Darren
Elder, Jenny
Link, Connor
MEDIA (A minimum of 5 media representatives)

Whistle Blower Committee (4th-year members)
Billings, Darrell
Demler, James *
Coldiron, Larry *
Herald, Claudette *
Thompson, Russell *

NFHS Summer Meeting (2nd-year members entering the third year, plus President, President-Elect, and any serving former President)
Billings, Darrell
Coldiron, Larry
Wilhoite, Matt
Courtney, Brian *
McCallon, Randy *
Passafiume, Angela
Phillips, Michael *
Zuberer, David *
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05/10/23 – Board of Control Accepts Reports of Member Survey Results, State Legislation, Officials Licensing

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 10, 2023

The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, accepting reports of several member surveys and ballots regarding both new and existing championship sports and sport-activities, as well as reports of Kentucky state legislation and officials licensing. 

After officially approving the adoption of girls’ wrestling for the 2023-24 academic year during last February’s Board meeting, on Wednesday the Board approved the return of the KHSAA Wrestling State Championships to Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington through 2024-25 to be held as a three-day event each year.

The Board approved the adoption of boys’ and girls’ tennis team state championships in the spring, along with the existing individually bracketed tennis tournament, beginning with the 2023-24 academic year. The Board also approved sponsoring a boys’ volleyball, boys’ lacrosse and girls’ lacrosse state championships beginning in 2024-25, following […]

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05/10/23 – Baseball & Softball End of Season/Beginning of Postseason Updates

Athletic Department Blog Updates

Staff managing Baseball and Softball have continued to receive inquiries regarding the ending of the regular season and the beginning of the postseason.

A variety of situations were shared with the KHSAA Board of Control at today’s meeting. After discussion and on behalf of the staff, the Commissioner proposed an interpretation allowing regular season games to be played up until the day before the district tournament begins in both sports. The Board unanimously concurred with that recommendation which will be the policy in all team sports going forward. This is in alignment with the end of the regular season in the individual sports that can play contests up until the day before the postseason begins.

For example:
1) The District Tournament is set to begin on Monday, teams could play on Sunday, the day before the postseason begins.
2) The District Tournament is set to begin on Saturday, teams could play on […]

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05/09/23 – Catch the Bass Fishing State Championships This Weekend on Kentucky Lake

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 9, 2023

The 2023 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championships presented by UK HealthCare will cast on Kentucky Lake on May 12-13 in Calvert City.

The two-day event will crown an inaugural girls’ state champion in addition to a boys’/coed state champion on the sport-activity’s 10-year anniversary.

Admission to the event is free to the public. Following each day’s competition, the weigh-in ceremonies will be streamed live on khsaa.tv for free.

 

2023 Bass Fishing State Championships

 

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2022-23 Triple Threat Awards

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05/04/23 – Spring Draw Show Tabbed for May 9 on NFHS Network

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 4, 2023

The pairings for the 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball and Softball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare will be decided during the KHSAA’s annual Spring Championship Draw Show on Tuesday, May 9, at 1:30 p.m. ET from the KHSAA office in Lexington.

The Draw Show will be streamed live on the NFHS Network at no cost to viewers via khsaa.tv, determining which regions will be paired for first-round matchups.

Both tournaments are currently scheduled to begin Thursday, June 1, on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Kentucky Proud Park will host three consecutive days of first-round and quarterfinal baseball action, while John Cropp Stadium will facilitate softball competition across the opening three-day span.

The semifinal rounds of each tournament will continue on Friday, June 9, followed by both championship games on Saturday, June 10.

The NFHS Network will produce a live webcast of all 30 games […]

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05/02/23 – State Bass Fishing Region Results and State Registration

Athletic Department Blog Updates

For all teams/boats qualifying for the 2023 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championships, the registration link has been updated to allow teams to register. The registration deadline is Monday, May 8, 2023. Teams/boats can register by clicking on the State Championship Registration link below. From the Choose Type menu select Invitational, and then from the Choose Tournament menu select 2023 KHSAA State Finals, All Female Division, or 2023 KHSAA State Finals which is the Coed Division:    

State Championship Registration

The results for the teams/boats qualifying for the KHSAA State Championships are posted below by region. We are asking coaches to please review the names of your anglers for misspellings and any other corrections that may be necessary. Please email these corrections directly to Darren Bilberry by 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, May 3, 2023.  

Region 1 Coed Results

Region 1 Girl’s Results

Region 2 Coed Results

Region 2 Girl’s Results

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05/02/23 – NFHS Announces Wrestling Rule Changes

2022-2023 News Releases

Changes in High School Wrestling Rules Include Allowance of Six Matches in One Day of Competition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIANAPOLIS – High school wrestlers will be able to wrestle in six matches in any one day of competition beginning with the 2023-24 season. The six-match limit includes championship and consolation matches and excludes forfeits.

This change to Rule 1-4-3 was one of 12 revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Wrestling Rules Committee at its April 2-4 meeting in Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

The increase from five to six matches for regular-season competition follows the change two years ago which permitted six matches in any one day of tournament competition. With experiments conducted last year by state associations with no reported injuries, the committee thought the increase to six for regular-season competition was a natural progression.

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05/02/23 – Tennis Regional Instructions Available and Postseason Reminders

Athletic Department Blog Updates

REGIONAL INSTRUCTIONS/POSTSEASON UPDATES

  • Region Tournaments are scheduled for May 12-25.
  • A list of host/region managers can be found through the links below:
  • The region tournament instructions are available on the Tennis homepage at khsaa.org. All coaches and competing schools should take the time to read these items carefully, even veteran coaches, to ensure familiarity with all KHSAA rules and regulations regarding these events.
  • All entries should be submitted to the regional managers using the TN103 form through the following links:

UNIVERSAL TENNIS RATING (UTR)

  • UTR information shall be used to gather necessary initial information for seeding consideration.
  • Seeding shall be based on the All-Factors Method, considering each […]

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05/01/23 – KHSAA Student Advisory Group Selected for National Student Leadership Summit

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 1, 2023

Sixteen student-athletes from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been named members of the 2023-24 KHSAA Student Advisory Group. The leaders will represent the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit on July 29-31 in Indianapolis.

The group will also assist in the planning and execution of the KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences scheduled for Sept. 7-8 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Members of the Student Advisory are as follows:

  • Tedi Henderson, Atherton
  • Tyson Hergott, Beechwood
  • Ryan Clines, Bishop Brossart
  • Thomas Rudd, Bracken County
  • Leo Tobbe, DuPont Manual
  • Carter Moberly, Elizabethtown
  • Sawyer Thompson, Pineville
  • Jacob Eads, Scott County
  • Danica Gorlewski, Beechwood
  • Lydia Van Metre, Henry Clay
  • Catherine Shelton, Marshall County
  • Nadine Johnson, Pineville
  • Kaitlyn Slone, Rowan County
  • Madeline Spencer, Scott
  • Bradyn Barnett, St. Mary
  • Reagan Anderson, Pendleton County

The group attending the NSLS will split into groups and work through topical discussions on relevant […]

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04/29/2023 – Bass Fishing State Instructions Available

Athletic Department Blog Updates

State Championship Instructions and other pertinent information for the 2023 KHSAA State Bass Fishing Tournament are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view the State Championship Time Schedule, instructions, and other information by clicking on the links below:

2023 State Bass Fishing Time Schedule

Instructions for Participants and Fans

For teams that qualify for the State Championship registration will be open from Tuesday, May 2nd until Monday, May 8th, at 5:00 p.m. The KHSAA will send out the registration link once it has been updated.

Qualifying teams can make reservations at the host hotel Kentucky Dam Village by Wednesday, May 3rd. Hotel contact information is included in the State Instructions.    

Please contact Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry (dbilberry@khsaa.org) should you have any questions.

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04/27/23 – Track & Field Regional Instructions Available and Postseason Reminders

Athletic Department Blog Updates

REGIONAL INSTRUCTIONS/POSTSEASON UPDATES

  • Region Meets: May 12 – May 25
  • All 21 region dates and sites are set: REGIONAL MANAGERS
  • The region meet instructions are available for review. Coaches should review prior to entering the regional meet. REGION INSTRUCTIONS (Track & Field begins on page 32). 
  • The Clark’s Pump-n-Shop State Track & Field Championships will return to the University of Kentucky on June 1-3, 2023.
  • Class 1A will compete on June 1, followed by Class 2A on June 2, and Class 3A on June 3, a tentative time schedule has been posted: TIME SCHEDULE

UNIFIED 

  • The KHSAA and Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) will once again offer exhibition unified events in the postseason. This allows high school students with and without intellectual disabilities the opportunity to represent their high school as partners in an event.
  • The events that will be offered include: 2x50m Dash Relay, 2x200m Dash Relay, 4x100m Relay, […]

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Swimming State Schedule Format Survey Questionnaire Distributed to Athletic Directors and Principals

Athletic Department Blog Updates

Throughout this year and at meetings held throughout the state, staff has reviewed the logistical issues surrounding the State Swim Meet. Simply put, despite years of adjusting time schedules, there is not a facility in the Commonwealth that can handle the capacity of the friends, families and supporters of our current state meet. The Commissioner and staff have discussed at length with various constituent groups including our Board of Control, the membership, veteran meet managers and even other states, to see formats that might help alleviate the issues. Even a new facility set to come online in a couple of years at one of our colleges and universities will not be built with the capacity to totally eliminate the problem, and only time will tell if the projected size of that facility remains the same following construction. This is not a problem unique to our state. It has also been made worse by significant capacity […]

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Important Follow-up Survey – Triennial Survey – Boys/Coed Volleyball, Lacrosse, Team Tennis

Athletic Department Blog Updates

Throughout this year, the members of the Board of Control and staff have discussed the Triennial Survey that was completed by the membership at the end of last school year as we have charted the course for the next few years. We have reviewed those findings in a variety of ways and discussed it with constituent groups at regional meetings, the Annual Meeting, and small group meetings throughout the school year. Those results are listed in compiled form on the website at https://khsaa.org/common_documents/Triennial%20Survey%20Results%2020212022/TotalsForTriennialTotalsOnly.pdf and in detail with school-by-school responses at https://khsaa.org/common_documents/Triennial%20Survey%20Results%2020212022/FinalCompiledTriennialSurveyResults202223.pdf.

As the discussion has continued, the Board has adopted a championship in 2022-23 for Girls’ Bass Fishing as well as a championship in 2023-24 in Indoor Track and Field. While many of the sports and sport-activities had a level of interest that merits considering it “emerging” but not yet “championship”, the Board discussion focus has been on four additional […]

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04/24/23 – Esports Spring State Championships to Be Held Wednesday at UK

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 24, 2023

After kicking off 2022-23 state competition with last December’s winter event, five more state champions will be crowned at the 2022-23 KHSAA Esports Spring State Championships presented by UK HealthCare inside the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union Esports Lounge at The Cornerstone in Lexington on Wednesday.

Teams will compete for state titles in Rocket League (PC), League of Legends (PC), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch) and Madden NFL 23 (PlayStation 4), with an award ceremony following the completion of every semifinal and final.

Tickets to the event are only available for purchase online and can be found at khsaatickets.org. The final rounds of each tournament will be streamed live on khsaa.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network, as well as on the UK Twitch channels.

Play will start with the Madden NFL 23, Rocket League and League of […]

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04/17/23 – Archery State Championships Take Aim Tuesday in Bowling Green

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 17, 2023

The 2023 KHSAA Archery State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to take off Tuesday, April 18, at Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green.

Gates will open for participants at 7 a.m. CT and for spectators at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday’s action will start with the first boys’/coed flight at 8:30 a.m., followed by the first girls’ flight at 9:45 a.m. A total of six flights are scheduled throughout the day, with an awards presentation set to follow the conclusion of competition. 

Tickets to the 2023 KHSAA Archery State Championships can be purchased at khsaatickets.org. Full results will be updated Tuesday at khsaa.org.

 

2023 KHSAA Archery State Championships

 

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04/17/23 – Suncoast Model SBFPB-10 Bat placed on Non-Approved Bat List

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The KHSAA has received official notification from the NFHS announcing that USA Softball, the national governing body utilized by NFHS Softball to certify bats, has placed the Suncoast Model SBFPB-10 bat on the Non-Approved Bat List with Certification Marks. This bat is not compliant for use under NFHS softball rules, effective immediately (4/17/2023). A picture of the bat is shown below.

These bats were approved when originally manufactured and were legal for play at that time, but due to some unforeseen issues no longer pass the approval requirements. You can find the entire list of USA Softball Non-Approved Bats with Certification Marks here: https://usa.asasoftball.com/e/BB1P2000.asp

 

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04/14/23- NFHS Announces Swimming & Diving Rule Changes

2022-2023 News Releases

Risk Minimization Focus of 2023-24 High School Swimming and Diving Rules Changes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIANAPOLIS (April 14, 2023) – Swimming stroke changes and a new penalty for close diving board proximity stand out among the high school swimming and diving rules changes approved for the 2023-24 school year.

Risk minimization was a top priority, leading to eight rules changes brought forth by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Swimming and Diving Rules Committee, which held its annual meeting March 19-21 at the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. The NFHS Board of Directors approved all eight rule change submissions.

Several technical rules changes were made to breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. “We removed rules that do not present a competitive advantage, are rarely seen today, and make sense for high school swimmers,” said Sandy Searcy, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Swimming and Diving […]

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04/14/23 – Softball Mid-Season Updates & Interpretations

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The KHSAA wanted to update member schools on different topics and questions that have been submitted to the office thus far this softball season. 

FACE PROTECTION

Since 2018, Kentucky has required the use of face protection for pitchers, first basemen, and third basemen. The office has received several questions about interpretations of this rule which is understandable given the regular turnover of coaches and umpires. Below are a few examples with case situations included for umpires and coaches. None of these are revisions from the past years of implementation and most are simple clarifications.

  • The face protection for pitchers, first basemen, and third basemen is required in all contests for KHSAA member schools, regular and postseason, whether the contest is played in Kentucky or out of state.
  • Out-of-state teams who travel to the state of Kentucky to compete are not required by Kentucky rules to wear face protection but are expected to comply with any […]

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4/14/23- Basketball Shot Clock Surveys

Athletic Department Blog Updates

Two seasons ago, the NFHS gave states discretion in the adoption of the shot clock for competition in Kentucky. For the 2022-23 season, the KHSAA did a survey of its Designated Representatives about the shot clock and there was not a majority desiring to see it implemented. The Board approved those results and directed the survey to be conducted again prior to the 2023-24 season. It is felt this decision needs to be driven by the membership.
 
We are again using our Board election system which is in the school subdomain to conduct this member school survey, which will actually be in two parts, one survey asking about BOYS’ competition and one about GIRLS’ competition, to ensure that if there are differences in thoughts, those differences are considered by the Board. We are asking for each school to submit its choice using this system using the directions below. This will require that only the […]

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04/13/23 – Media Credentials Now Available for Spring Championships

2022-2023 News Releases

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for spring state championships (archery, esports, bass fishing, tennis, track & field, baseball, softball) is now live and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org

Credentials to each KHSAA State Championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.

Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of their organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. Media outlets are responsible for the actions of all individuals representing their organization, including compliance with KHSAA policies and procedures. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the number of […]

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04/13/23 – Bass Fishing Regional Instructions Available

Athletic Department Blog Updates

Instructions for KHSAA Regional Bass Fishing Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. Manager information is posted on the KHSAA website and can be found here:  

https://khsaa.org/bassfishing/2023/regionalmanagers.pdf

The KHSAA will also be conducting a female-division-only Regional and State Championship in 2023. 

  • In order for a regional female-only division to occur, there has to be a minimum of one launched female-only division boat on the day of competition.   
  • For female-only division, a school may enter a maximum of four boats.
  • These four shall not count against the limit of six in the coed division.
  • All athletes assigned to boats in the female division, including substitutes, must be female.
  • Entries in the coed division can be all male, all female, or a combination of both genders, including all substitutions.
  •  All boats entered in the female-only division are not eligible for the coed division.
  • Substitutes cannot be assigned to boats in both divisions.
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04/11/23 – Two KHSAA Coaches Earn NFHS Section II Coach of the Year Honors

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 11, 2023

Two KHSAA coaches earned 2021-22 Section II Coach of the Year honors from the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Association. Conner boys’ cross country head coach Ian Johnstone and Ballard softball head coach Alan Jones became the KHSAA’s 37th and 38th NFHS Section II Coach of the Year selections since 2001-02.

The NFHS, which has been recognizing coaches through a comprehensive awards program since 1982, honors coaches in the top 10 girls’ sports and top 10 boys’ sports (by participation numbers) and in two “other” sports – one for boys and one for girls – that are not included in the top 10 listings. The NFHS also recognizes a spirit coach as a separate award category. Winners of NFHS awards must be active coaches during the year for which they receive their award. This year’s awards recognize coaches from the […]

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04/10/23- Reminder about Academic All-State and Triple Threat Awards

Athletic Department Blog Updates

REMINDER ABOUT PARTICIPATION AND TITLE IX REPORTS

Last week, each member school was sent a notice from Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry about the opening of the data entry for the Title IX and Participation Report processes. These annual reports are due by April 30. In case you were on spring break and somehow cannot place that email, the information is located at https://khsaa.org/4-6-23-2022-2023-title-ix-annual-report-and-participation-list-submission/.

In addition, we wanted to remind you about two recognition programs that are widely used by the membership and ensure that you take advantage of those programs.

REMINDER TO SINGLE-GENDER SCHOOLS ABOUT PARTICIPATION LISTING

Our handful of single-gender schools that are exempt from the Title IX reports continue to be required to submit the Annual Participation Report.

  • Once you are ready (and by April 30), you need to do the roster review functions of the annual submission on the schools.khsaa.org login page.
  • You will then click on the bar labeled […]

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4/6/23 – 2022-2023 Title IX Annual Report and Participation List Submission

Athletic Department Blog Updates

Schools are now able to access all of the required online forms to submit their 2022-2023 Title IX Annual Reports. The information in this post presents a summary for each school as you work to complete the required Annual Participation Report as well as the Title IX Report for 2022-2023.

  • The deadline for submission is May 1, 2023.
  • The online system is currently available for entry and is the only acceptable means of submitting the report.
  • If you have specific questions about Title IX and the law itself, our office should be able to help get you some assistance. Asst. Commissioner Darren Bilberry (dbilberry@khsaa.org) is our primary contact for your questions related to the law and its interpretations, and the Commissioner and General Counsel are available should you have other inquiries of that type.
  • As for the reports, Information Technology Director Rob Catron (rcatron@khsaa.org) can assist you with electronic issues, including login […]

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04/04/23 – KHSAA State Archery Championships Registration Now Open

Archery

Registration for the 2023 Boys/Coed and Girls State Archery Championships is now open. Registration shall remain open through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. 

Use the links below to register for this event:

Boys/Coed Division

Girls Division

The top two teams from each Region Tournament advance to qualify for the State Tournament. Additionally, the top three individuals at each Region Tournament, who were not on an advancing team, also advance to the State Tournament. A list of the teams and individuals who qualified in the Boys/Coed Division can be viewed HERE. A list of the teams and teams and individuals who qualified in the Girls Division can be viewed HERE.

Once registration is closed, range/lane assignments will be made and sent out in advance of the Championships. These assignments shall be random and neither the archers nor coaches are authorized to […]

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04/03/23 – Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Available for Baseball, Softball

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 3, 2023

The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) rankings and the initial stat leader reports for the 2023 baseball and softball seasons are now available. All data is based solely upon the statistical information officially submitted to the KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard by member schools.

The RPI is a tool developed for all team sports by using the official KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard data. It is provided for a variety of reasons, including district tiebreaking and football bracketing, and as a means to increase publicity, interest and promotion. The KHSAA Board of Control has approved the RPI to be used as a tiebreaking/contest result mechanism to decide seeded district games not played by the deadline.

The RPI rankings are updated on an hourly basis but are not calculated for teams with missing […]

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03/29/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Basketball

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 29, 2023

Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.

One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.

The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 basketball season is Jason Wilkins of Central City. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.

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03/29/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Wrestling

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 29, 2023

Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.

One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.

The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 wrestling season is Blake Durham of Louisville. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.

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03/29/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Swimming & Diving

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 29, 2023

Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.

One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.

The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 swimming & diving season is Christina Pitt of Paducah. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.

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03/24/23 – NFHS Announces Competitive Cheer, Dance Rule Changes

2022-2023 News Releases

Released Inversions, Tosses to Stunts Highlight High School Spirit Rules Changes for 2023-24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIANAPOLIS (March 24, 2023) – Two major rules changes for the 2023-24 high school spirit season involve released inversions and tosses to stunts to clarify rules for consistency.

Continued efforts to promote skill development and minimize risk led to eight total rule changes recommended by the NFHS Spirit Rules Committee at its February 13-14 meeting in Orlando, Florida. All recommended changes were approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

Several rules regarding released inversions with various twisting limitations were consolidated into Rule 3-3-6a. As a result, every usage of a “half turn” was changed to a “one twist” to allow for consistency. This revision establishes the same twisting allowance for each type of landing. Previously, there were full twist-, half- and quarter-turn landings.

“Consolidating each landing to one twist considers sensible anatomic […]

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03/23/23- Basketball Scheduling and Corresponding Dates Reminders for 2023-24 and 2024-25

2022-2023 News Releases

Nearly two years ago, the Board of Control approved revisions to the corresponding date calendar for basketball necessitated by the annual rollover of calendar dates, the periodic movement of the NCAA championships calendar and the availability of postseason championship facilities. In order to impact as few post-season sites as possible, the association adjusts its calendar periodically to allow for the incongruence of NCAA and NFHS planning calendars but so as not to lessen any competition season. This information was shared in detail during past regional meetings of the membership and the Designated Representatives and Principals in attendance.

Schools are reminded that the periodic  “rollover” of corresponding dates occurs during 2023-24 and will result in an additional week of play for 2023-24 that is not available in 2024-25 and was not available in 2022-23. Whether you view the last week as the “extra week” or the first week (labeled Week 0 below), is a matter for […]

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03/22/23 – NFHS Part 2 Exam for Officials in Baseball, Softball and Track Now Online

Officials Division Blog Updates

NFHS Part 2 Exams for licensed officials in the sports of Baseball, Softball, and Track are now available online.

The Part 2 Exams will be open until 11:59 p.m. (ET) based on the following schedules:

Track: Monday, May 1
Baseball: Monday, May 8
Softball: Monday, May 8

Login at https://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. The exam consists of 50 questions.  A minimum score of 35 questions correct out of 50 is required for a passing score.  

First-year officials are not required to take the exam, however, if any first-year official has completed licensing requirements, the test may be taken.

Any official determined to have been involved in the improper administration of the exam, including taking it for another official or having it taken by another official, will have the score disregarded for the year and be subject to other penalties in compliance with the jurisdiction of the office through […]

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03/22/23- Off Season Football Activity and Practice Reminders

2022-2023 News Releases

Based on a series of inquiries in the last day or so, a couple of reminders are necessary for our football schools in an effort to prevent inadvertent violations of the bylaws surrounding football practice and off-season activity. NONE OF THESE PROVISIONS ARE NEW but with large turnover in many areas, a reminder seems prudent.

HELMETS AND EQUIPMENT

  • Helmets are part of the player equipment spelled out in the NFHS playing rule 1-5. As such, the use of a helmet is restricted by Bylaw 23, just as all other playing equipment is restricted.
  • Helmets may only be issued to players prior to July 10 in the following cases:
    • An activity explicitly approved by school administration that is held on campus and involves only enrolled students at the school between the end of the 2022 playing season and July 10, not including the approved and reported spring practice dates. This activity may not […]

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03/13/23 – UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16® to Tip Off at Rupp Arena

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 13, 2023

The 2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington starting Wednesday, March 15, at 11 a.m. ET.

All 15 games of the tournament will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network. Fans can listen to live audio of each game for free on khsaa.net. The games will also be carried statewide through the Kentucky Utilities/KHSAA Sweet 16® Radio Network.

 

2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16®

 

All times Eastern
Wednesday, March 15 (First Round)
11 a.m. Jeffersontown vs. Woodford County
1:30 p.m. Elizabethtown vs. McCracken County
6 p.m. Warren Central vs. Pulaski […]

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03/07/23 – Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16® to Tip Off at Rupp Arena

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 7, 2023

The 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington starting Wednesday, March 8, at 11 a.m. ET.

All 15 games of the tournament will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network. Fans can listen to live audio of each game for free on khsaa.net. The games will also be carried statewide through the Kentucky Utilities/KHSAA Sweet 16® Radio Network.

 

2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16®

 

All times Eastern
Wednesday, March 8 (First Round)
11 a.m. Owensboro Catholic vs. Bowling Green
1:30 p.m. Sacred Heart vs. Lawrence County
6 p.m. Mercer County vs. George Rogers Clark
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03/02/23- NFHS Announces Soccer Playing Rule Changes

2022-2023 News Releases

Fouls and Misconduct Clarifications Headline High School Soccer Rules Changes for 2023-24

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INDIANAPOLIS (March 2, 2023) – High school soccer officials will now have a set of criteria to consider when determining misconduct for a player “denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity” (DOGSO), as well as added definitions for fouls involving physical contact.

These changes are two of 11 revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Soccer Rules Committee at its February 5-7 meeting in Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. 

Rule 12-8-4 was added and includes four criteria to consider when determining if a goal-scoring opportunity was denied: the distance between the offense and the ball, the general direction of the play, the likelihood of keeping or […]

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02/27/23 – Recipients Announced for Eighth Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 27, 2023

Cody Ell of South Warren and Laura Neal of Powell County have been selected as recipients of the eighth annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year.

When former KHSAA Commissioner Louis Stout died in 2012, his late widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for students. Mrs. Stout felt this was an opportunity for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics, academics, school service and community service.

Winners will receive a one-time $2,000 non-renewable scholarship payable directly to an institution of higher learning. Ell and Neal were chosen after careful review, with selection criteria based on athletic activities, non-athletic activities, non-school activities and an essay on the role a student-athlete should play in the community.

Ell is a standout member of the South Warren swimming & diving team, where he has set multiple Region […]

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02/24/23 – Softball Online Rules Clinic Now Available

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The 2023 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Softball is now available. The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid.

As a reminder, here are some important dates for the upcoming season:

  • First Practice: February 13
  • First Contest: March 13
  • Maximum Number of Scrimmages: 2
  • Maximum Number of Games: 36
  • Last Date for Seeded Game – May 10
  • District Tournaments: May 15 – May 22
    • Districts can vote by majority to play as early as May 13
  • Region Tournaments: May 20 – May 29
  • State First Round/Quarterfinals:
    • Blind draw Regions 1-16
    • John Cropp Stadium, UK, Lexington
    • June 1-2-3 (final schedule being determined with UK)
  • State Semifinals/Final:
    • John Cropp Stadium, UK, Lexington
    • June 9-11 (final schedule being determined with UK)
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02/22/23 – Track & Field Online Rules Clinic Now Available

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The 2023 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Track & Field is now available. The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid.

As a reminder, here are some important dates for the upcoming season:

  • First Practice: December 1
  • First Contest: January 9
  • Maximum Number of Scrimmages: 2
  • Maximum Number of Meets: 19
  • Region Window: May 12 – May 25
  • State Dates: June 1 – 3 

CLINIC FOR HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES

For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, log in to http://schools.khsaa.org and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link entitled “View Online Rules Clinics“.

  • February 22 – April 6: the Clinic may be viewed by coaches at no charge during this period.
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02/22/23 – Board of Control Approves Adoption of Girls’ Wrestling

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 22, 2023

The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fifth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving the adoption of girls’ wrestling, the solicitation of a site to hold the boys’ and girls’ wrestling tournaments consecutively, specifications for KHSAA Golf State First Round sites and the election of the 2023-24 Board President-Elect.

The adoption of girls’ wrestling will be effective in the 2023-24 academic year. As a result of the Board’s approval, the KHSAA Commissioner has been tasked with finalizing logistics for a state championship in girls wrestling with two or four state-managed qualifying sites, as well as finalizing negotiations to find, if possible, a potential consolidated site following a survey of the membership on scheduling implications.

“We look forward to gathering data from our school athletic administrators on this important site selection,” said Commissioner Julian […]

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02/22/23 – Baseball Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available

Baseball Blog Updates

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Baseball is now available today, February 22.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay.

For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to https://schools.khsaa.org/ and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.

For officials, login to the officials’ subdomain at https://officials.khsaa.org/.

OFFICIALS

  • February 22 to April 6 (Officials) – the Baseball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
  • April 7 to April 21 (Officials) – the Baseball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
  • April 22 to May 6 (Officials) – the Baseball Clinic will be online […]

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02/20/23 – Sweet 16® Media Credentials Now Available

2022-2023 News Releases

The media credentialing system for the 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the 2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is now available online and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org

This year’s events will be held inside Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, with the Girls’ Sweet 16® taking place March 8-11 and the Boys’ Sweet 16® taking place March 15-18. The deadline to apply for credentials to the Girls’ Sweet 16® is March 7 at 3 p.m. ET. The deadline to apply for credentials to the Boys’ Sweet 16® is March 14 at 3 p.m

Credentials to each KHSAA State Championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics in accordance with adopted policies and procedures. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.

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02/16/23 – Wrestling State Championships to Kick Off at First Round Sites

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 16, 2023

The 2023 KHSAA Wrestling State Championships presented by UK HealthCare will begin with the State First Round on Feb. 18 at both Atherton in Louisville and Ryle in Union.

The event will conclude with the State Finals on Feb. 24-25 at George Rogers Clark in Winchester.

Qualifiers from Regions 1-4 will travel to Atherton for the State First Round, while participants from Regions 5-8 will begin their championship journey at Ryle. Competition at both venues is scheduled to commence on Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.

Tickets to each round of the 2023 Wrestling State Championships are only available for purchase online at khsaatickets.org. The State Finals will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network starting at 4 p.m. on Friday and all day on Saturday.

 

2023 KHSAA Wrestling State First Round

02/14/23 – Swimming & Diving State Championships Ready to Start in Lexington

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 14, 2023

The 2023 KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are scheduled to take off Feb. 16-18 inside the Lancaster Aquatic Center at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

The three-day event’s opening session will feature girls’ diving on Thursday at 10 a.m. ET, followed by the boys’ diving session that evening at 5 p.m. Friday will start with the preliminary rounds of the girls’ swim meet at 10:15 a.m., then head into the girls’ finals at 6:45 p.m. Saturday’s schedule will follow suit, beginning with the boys’ swimming prelims at 10:15 a.m. and ending with the boys’ finals at 6:45 p.m.

Tickets for Thursday’s diving sessions can be purchased on khsaatickets.org. Due to space limitations and in the interest of equity and opportunities for all fans, there are no advance sales for boys’ and girls’ swimming on Friday and Saturday. All six sessions of the […]

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02/13/23 – Board of Control Election Procedures

Athletic Department Blog Updates

BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS – INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT:

  • Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions.
  • All schools from Basketball Regions 3 and 4, as well as regions 9 to 16 have at least one election in which to ballot. Other schools may disregard this notice if received.
  • Balloting was available per the Constitution on or before February 15.
  • Only the Principal or Designated Representative may vote. The names on file as verified by the KHSAA website at the time of this ballot distribution are listed on the school directory page at http://khsaa.org/general/resources/member-school-directory/.
  • If the wrong individual is listed as the Designated Representative, the correction may be made by anyone with Athletic Director system rights (Principal, AD) prior to the ballot being submitted. For support in correcting these entries, contact Rob Catron or Kara Howard at the KHSAA offices, however, the change will be […]

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03/2/23 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group-NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Being Accepted

2022-2023 News Releases

The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group (2023-24). One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen are required to attend the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit in July and then manage the KHSAA HYPE Conferences in September.

The National Federation of State High School Associations offers a student leadership initiative – the National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). The NSLS will focus on relevant and contemporary issues affecting today’s students in education-based athletics and performing arts. Students will sharpen their leadership skills and will realize the privilege and power of their influence in their school, community, and state.

The NFHS in-person Summit is scheduled for July 29-31, 2023 in Indianapolis. If selected, expenses from Lexington to Indianapolis are covered (meals, lodging, transportation). By applying and being selected, the student is acknowledging that he/she will be in […]

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02/07/23 – Board Finalizes Golf State First Round Sites for 2023

Athletic Department Blog Updates

As was released following the KHSAA Board of Control meeting in January, the Board finalized the third of three State First Round Golf Sites for 2023.  Winchester Country Club, which was Site #3 host in 2022, will again be State First Round Site #3 for the upcoming year.   

Calvert City Country Club had previously been announced as Site #1 and Kenton County Golf Courses (Willow Course) in Independence had been announced as Site #2.

The Board, based on feedback from the previous year, will be finalizing specs to host at its February meeting and seeking to confirm sites for a three-year rotation at its May meeting.  Hopkinsville Country Club (Site #1) is the only previously announced site for 2024.

The KHSAA will be working with Golf House of Kentucky in identifying future sites.  Those interested should contact the KHSAA.

2023
State Site #1 (Regions 1-4) – Calvert City Country Club (Calvert City)
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02/07/23- NFHS Announces Field Hockey Playing Rule Changes

2022-2023 News Releases

Loose Equipment in Field of Play Ruled as Foul in High School Field Hockey Rules

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INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 7, 2023) – A change in high school field hockey rules for 2023 defines loose equipment in the field of play as a foul when the loose equipment affects play.

This revision, which affects four rules in the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Book, is one of six revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Field Hockey Committee at its January 9-11 meeting in Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

“The committee took an important step in defining loose equipment in the field of play as a foul and clarified that the throwing of equipment is a misconduct penalty,” said Julie Cochran, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Committee. “This change gives clarification for officials on how […]

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02/05/23 – Swimming & Diving State Meet Psych Sheet & Information Now Available

Athletic Department Blog Updates

First and foremost, the KHSAA wants to thank the regional host schools & officials for all of their hard work and success of the regionals this past week. The results for the 2023 KHSAA Regional Swimming & Diving Meets, as well as the Psych Sheet for the 2023 KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Presented by UK HealthCare, are posted on the KHSAA website. You can view these by going to the following link, https://khsaa.org/sports-activities-events/winter/swimming/ and clicking on “2022-2023 KHSAA Region/State Entries/Results” near the bottom of the page.

Coaches are reminded there are several additional items for review on the swimming page of the KHSAA website, including state meet instructions, time schedules, maps, directions to the state site, and much more! To view these items, go to the KHSAA Swimming website and choose the “State Swim Meet Information and Instructions” dropdown menu. 

PARTICIPATING TEAMS CONFERENCE CALL

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02/03/23- NFHS Announces Volleyball Playing Rule Changes

2022-2023 News Releases

Coaching Protocols and Jewelry Allowances Highlight 2023-24 Volleyball Rules Changes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 3, 2023) – The expansion of the coaching zone beyond the end line of the volleyball court and the allowance of one assistant coach to stand and communicate with players headline the new 2023-24 high school volleyball rules changes.

In all, five rules changes were recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Volleyball Rules Committee at its annual meeting Jan. 8-10. All rules changes were reviewed and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

Rule 2-1-9 was added to define the coaching zone as the area from the libero replacement zone to the area beyond the end line and the sideline extended. In addition to head coaches utilizing the coaching zone, Rule 12-2-6 was changed to allow one assistant coach to stand within the coaching zone during dead-ball situations. The assistant […]

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02/03/23 – Sweet 16® Draw Show Set for Feb. 15 on NFHS Network

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 3, 2023

Pairings for the 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® will be drawn Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. ET on the KHSAA’s annual Sweet 16® Draw Show.

The draw is scheduled for live broadcast on the NFHS Network at no cost to viewers and can be accessed through khsaa.tv. The 2023 Sweet 16® Draw Show will be hosted by Dave “Buzz” Baker and Brian Milam from WKYT in Lexington, where it will originate from the KHSAA office.

Both tournaments will be held inside Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, with the 62nd installment of the Girls’ Sweet 16® taking place March 8-11 and the 105th Boys’ Sweet 16® taking place March 15-18.

As part of its annual anniversary recognitions, the KHSAA will honor the 25th anniversary of the 1998 Sweet 16® titles for both the girls (Elizabethtown) and […]

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02/03/23 – Bowling State Championships Head to Kingpin Lanes in Jeffersontown

2022-2023 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 3, 2023

The 2022-23 KHSAA Bowling State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to take place Feb. 6-8 at Kingpin Lanes in Jeffersontown.

The three-day event will begin with Unified and Adapted competition on Monday at 11 a.m. ET. Boys’ team competition is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:10 a.m., followed by boys’ singles play later that afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Girls’ winners will be crowned on Wednesday, starting with team bouts at 8:10 a.m. and capped off by singles competition at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets to the event are only available for purchase online and can be found on khsaatickets.org. Full results will be posted on khsaa.org.

 

2022-23 KHSAA Bowling State Championships

02/02/23- NFHS Announces Football Playing Rule Changes

2022-2023 News Releases

Changes in Basic Spot for Penalty Enforcement Headline 2023 High School Football Rules Changes

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 2, 2023) – A notable change to Rule 10 of the NFHS Football Rules Book will eliminate the excessive penalty enforcements for offensive fouls that occur behind the line of scrimmage in high school football.

This change in Rule 10-4 (Basic Spots) is one of seven revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee at its January 8-10 meeting in Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors for the 2023 high school football season.

In a move to achieve one of the committee’s fundamental tasks of maintaining a balance between offense and defense, this revision stipulates the basic spot for enforcement of fouls behind the line of scrimmage is the previous spot rather than the spot of the foul. Current penalties for illegal […]

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02/01/23 – Wrestling Postseason Updates

Athletic Department Blog Updates

The KHSAA wanted to update member schools about Wrestling postseason dates and sites.

REGION WRESTLING:

  • Region Wrestling Tournaments can be held Feb. 10-11.
  • The following reflects hosts/sites for the upcoming events:
Region Host School/Site Date(s) 1 Christian County HS Feb. 11 2 Hart County HS Feb. 10-11 3 Doss HS Feb. 11 4 Waggener HS Feb. 11 5 Walton-Verona HS Feb. 11 6 Great Crossing HS Feb. 11 7 Madison Southern HS / at Berea College Feb. 11 8 Paintsville HS / at Martin County HS Feb. 11

STATE TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND:

  • Qualifiers from Regions 1-4 will advance to the First Round event held at Atherton HS, while qualifiers from Regions […]

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01/31/23 – Region Diving Update

Athletic Department Blog Updates

Due to today’s weather, the regional diving events schedules have been adjusted. After confirming with competing schools, Region 7 (boys and girls), Region 2 (girls), and Region 4 (boys) will still compete tonight, January 31, at the University of Louisville. The originally scheduled warm-up time remains from 4:30 – 5:30 PM. The diving competition will begin at 5:30 PM. 

These changes also affect the second day of regional diving. Region 2 (boys), Region 4 (girls), and Region 5 (boys and girls) will be moved to February 1. Warm-up times for those regions will also be from 4:30-5:30 PM with the competition beginning at 5:30 PM. There are currently no changes to the girls’ portion of the meet on the morning of February 1 or to the boys’ portion originally scheduled for Regions 1, 3, 6, 8, 9 on that evening.

Scheduling changes have been updated and can be found here: https://khsaa.org/2023-swimming-and-diving-sites-hosts-and-dates/

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