Cross Country
11/18/24 – KHSAA Awards 2023-24 NFHS State Coaches of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 18, 2024
As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments, particularly for the season in question, as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sports. These awards are announced following the recognized year.
The complete list of 2023-24 honorees from Kentucky is below.
- Baseball: Brad Burns, Pleasure Ridge Park
- Boys’ Basketball: Ryan Perry, Lyon County
- Boys’ Cross Country: Chris Davis, Bishop Brossart
- Football: Mark Spader, Bowling Green
- Boys’ Golf: Chris Cunningham, South Oldham
- Boys’ Soccer: Chris Grimm, Lafayette
- Boys’ Swimming & Diving: Jamie Palumbo; Bryan Station, Great Crossing, Lexington Catholic, Madison Central, Sayre, Scott County
- Boys’ […]
11/01/24 – Cross Country State Championships to Take Off in Lexington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 1, 2024
The 2024 Kentucky Beef Council Cross Country State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to begin on Saturday morning at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
This year’s competition will start with the Class 3A races at 10 a.m. ET (girls) and 10:45 a.m. (boys), followed by the Class 2A races at 12:30 p.m. (girls) and 1:15 p.m. (boys), and end with the Class 1A races at 3 p.m. (girls) and 3:45 p.m. (boys).
Following a three-year stint away from the Kentucky Horse Park, the event returned to its home venue of more than four decades last season.
Each race will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network, while tickets are available online only at khsaatickets.org.
2024 KHSAA Cross Country State Championships
2024 Kentucky Beef Council State Cross Country Meet Coach Pass Allocation
Complimentary admission for Cross Country coaches will be a wristband provided in the team packet.
Coaches meeting Bylaw 25 KHSAA Coaching Requirements shall receive the following number of complimentary admission passes (these do not have course access as those are handled separately for the allowed number of coaches passes):
- One to two (1-2) qualifier(s) affords a maximum of two (2) complimentary admissions;
- Three to six (3-6) qualifiers afford a maximum of three (3) complimentary admissions;
- Seven to ten (7-10) qualifiers afford a maximum of four (4) complimentary admissions.
- Eleven (11) or more afford a maximum of five (5) complimentary admissions.
The KHSAA rosters and coaches lists were required to be submitted prior to the regional meets and no further additions/corrections can be made. This list has been prepared so member schools can plan accordingly.
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10/29/24 – 2024 Kentucky Beef Council State Cross Country Championships Meet Information
Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2024 Kentucky Beef Council State Cross Country Championships Presented by UK HealthCare. There are several items for your review on the cross country page of the KHSAA website, including the state instructions, course maps, lane assignments, directions to the State Site, and the state meet time schedule (updated with packet pickup details). The qualifiers have also been updated with competitor numbers. To view these items, go to https://khsaa.org/sports-activities-events/fall/cross-country/
LANE ASSIGNMENTS
Lane assignments have also been posted on the KHSAA Cross Country page and can be viewed under “2024-2025 KHSAA State/Region Results/Entries” dropdown menu at the bottom of the Cross Country page or you can view the links below:
- 1A Girls Lane Assignments:
https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2024/1agirlslanes.pdf - 1A Boys Lane Assignments:
https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2024/1aboyslanes.pdf - 2A Girls Lane Assignments:
https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2024/2agirlslanes.pdf - 2A Boys Lane Assignments:
https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2024/2aboyslanes.pdf - 3A Girls Lane Assignments:
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10/27/24 – 2024 State Cross Country Qualfiers
The regional results for Cross Country and the 2024 KHSAA State Qualifiers have been posted on the KHSAA website.
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 final performance lists and lane assignments are available.
Each school should review their student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade, etc.) by emailing us at xc@khsaa.org. It is important that you send corrections to xc@khsaa.org to ensure all parties are aware of the changes.
The deadline for corrections is Monday, October 28 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern).
For new coaches: Once a student-athlete (or team) is entered into the region they are automatically entered into the state meet if they qualify. Even if your team did not qualify, you may have had an individual that […]
10/21/24 – Cross Country Workers Instructions
Thank you for agreeing to work the 2024 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships Presented by UK HealthCare. Below is the list of your duties and explanations of reporting times (all times Eastern Time zone).
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: November 2
- Location: Kentucky Horse Park
- 4809 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington 40511
- Time Schedule: https://khsaa.org/2024-2025-state-cross-country-meet-schedule/
CHECK-IN
- Report to the workers/officials check-in tent. If you have your KHSAA Event Staff badge, please bring it.
- If this is your first event for 2024-25, will have your badges available at the check-in or a general Event Staff badge if needed.
- Ticket redeemers will be finished around 4:00 PM, all others should be finished up by 5:00-5:30 PM.
- Any who can stay and assist load-out will be compensated for the extra time.
WHAT TO WEAR
- Dress comfortably and warm!
PARKING
- If you plan to be there […]
10/01/24 – KHSAA Combined Participation Tops 115,000 for First Time in 2023-24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 1, 2024
More than 115,000 participants occupied roster spots in KHSAA sports and sport-activities in the 2023-24 school year, marking an all-time record and an increase of more than 5% from the previous year.
A total of 115,608 participants were on rosters for Kentucky high school competition in 2023-24, which is up 5,792 from the previous record of 109,816 set in 2022-23. The latest total includes 63,694 boys and 51,914 girls, a record high for both genders and the first time that girls’ participation has exceeded 50,000.
The 115,608 roster spots were comprised of 86,357 individuals, including 46,635 boys and 39,722 girls.
The 2023-24 total marks a third consecutive increase across KHSAA member schools after numbers briefly declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, national participation eclipsed the 8-million mark for the first time last school year.
“We are extremely pleased with our compilation […]
10/01/24 – Cross Country Postseason Updates & Regional Instructions Available
As we are a few weeks away from the postseason, the KHSAA wanted to send out some updates on the Cross Country postseason. Final details for regional meets have been determined by local hosts. All information pertaining to the regional events, including regional instructions for participating teams, can be found here:
REGIONAL MANAGERS & MEET INFORMATION
Other pertinent information for the regional meets has also been posted on the KHSAA website and coaches should review prior to competition. Regionals will take place on October 26.
The 2024 Kentucky Beef Council State Cross Country Championships presented by UK HealthCare will take place back at the Kentucky Horse Park on November 2. Athletes qualifying for state will have an opportunity to come to the Kentucky Horse Park course for practice on Friday, November 1 from 3-5:30 PM (ET). A coach or school representative must attend practice with the athletes.
Be advised that […]
09/26/24 – Board of Control Approves Bass Fishing Site Rotation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 26, 2024
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its second regularly scheduled meeting of the 2024-25 academic year on Thursday in Lexington, approving a four-year site rotation for the Operation UNITE Bass Fishing State Championships presented by UK HealthCare.
The Bass Fishing State Championships will debut at Lake Cumberland in Russell County in 2025 and 2027 and return to Kentucky Lake in Marshall County — where the event has been held for more than a decade since its inception — in 2026 and 2028.
“We have been blessed with tremendous growth since the bass fishing tournament first began in 2013,” said Commissioner Julian Tackett. “The fact that multiple entities are interested in hosting this championship is a testament to the great work of our schools, student-athletes and coaches, as well as our long-time partners at Major League Fishing. We are excited to see that growth continue in the coming years.”
Thursday’s […]
09/18/24 – Fall Media Credential Applications Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 18, 2024
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for fall state championships (golf, soccer, field hockey, cross country, girls’ volleyball, football, esports) is now live and can be accessed via 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 […]
09/10/24 – Cross Country Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete-of the Year
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Cross Country participants for 2024-2025 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2024-2025 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards event at Midway University in early summer 2025. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2024-2025 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year […]
08/19/24 – MileSplit Named Online Registration Provider for KHSAA Cross Country, Track & Field
MileSplit, a division of FloSports, has entered into an agreement with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to be the exclusive provider of online registration and live results for cross country and track & field throughout the regular season and postseason. KHSAA member schools are to exclusively use the MileSplit platform for all events including all pre-season, regular season and postseason, for the indoor, outdoor, and cross-country seasons. Standardizing registration and live scoring for scholastic events streamlines and centralizes the location of all results and performances for Kentucky high school athletes in track and field and cross country. Below are a few additional reminders for coaches or meet managers:
- Any coach who has hosted a meet and has a meet page can upload their results quickly to the platform.
- Results must be in flat HTML format or .txt format in order to upload correctly.
- To download results from Hytek:
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08/09/24 – Tentative Host Sites for 2024 Cross Country Regionals
*As of 08/09/24, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2024 Cross Country Regionals. This link will continue to be updated as KHSAA Staff finalizes details and host sites pass inspection as well as accept all responsibilities/conditions of hosting a regional event.
08/02/24 – Board of Control Conducts First Meeting of 2024-25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUG. 2, 2024
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its first regularly scheduled meeting of the 2024-25 academic year on Friday in Newport, approving a review of proposals to be considered at the 2024 Annual Meeting and approving competition rules information regarding three sports and two sport-activities.
A two-day series of meetings began with an orientation for new and returning Board members and then launched into the full Board work session on Thursday, followed by the conducting of Friday’s full Board meeting. The Board and staff welcomed new Board members Noel Crum of Stambaugh, Chuck Mullins of Hazard and Coy Samons of Murray, as well as new Assistant Commissioner Abby Jackson.
“This meeting offered an opportunity to help the Board members become familiar with both new Board and staff members, as well as lengthy discussions about the future of the important work that they do,” said Commissioner Julian Tackett. “The wide variety […]
07/31/24 – Cross Country Online Rules Clinic for Coaches Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country is available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
For full instructions on how to access your Eligibility Dashboard to complete the Online Rules Clinic and the rest of your Bylaw 25 requirements, see below:
Below is additional information:
- July 31 to September 26 – The clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 27 to October 4 – The clinic may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- October 5 to October 19 – The clinic may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
The presentation can be viewed on most PC or Mac desktops […]
07/31/24 – MileSplit Named Online Registration Provider for KHSAA Cross Country, Track & Field
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 31, 2024
MileSplit, a division of FloSports, has entered into an agreement with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to be the exclusive provider of online registration and live results for cross country and track & field throughout the regular season and postseason.
“MileSplit has been a great partner with our staff in managing the vast amount of data surrounding these two great sports,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “This expanded partnership will streamline so many things for our schools and our event management team led by Assistant Commissioner Sarah Bridenbaugh and our KTCCCA partners. We look forward to the continued technology evolution as we grow these events.”
Since its founding in 2001, MileSplit has been the definitive website for scholastic cross country and track & field registration, results and meet coverage in the United States, partnering with more than 30 different state associations.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership […]
06/04/24 – Thurmond, Germann Named 2023-24 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 6, 2024
The 2023-24 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated Tuesday on the campus of Midway University, as Carlie Thurmond of Bethlehem (Soccer) and Max Germann of Boyle County (Track & Field) 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 KHSAA sport and sport-activity.
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, and the nominees are voted upon by a closed panel consisting of representatives from Midway.
2023-24 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the […]
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05/09/24 – Board of Control Approves Final Football Alignment for 2025, 2026; Sets Tentative Season Parameters for Lacrosse, Boys’ Volleyball for 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 9, 2024
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, adopting a football alignment effective for the 2025 and 2026 playing seasons. A draft was approved at last February’s regularly scheduled meeting with an allowance for six weeks of feedback from the membership that was shared and publicly available.
The Board reviewed each of the concerns and suggestions brought forth by member schools and approved the following logistically and geographically verifiable moves:
- Breckinridge County to move from District 2 to District 3 in Class 4A;
- Taylor County to move from District 7 to District 2 in Class 4A;
- Grant County to move from District 5 to District 4 in Class 4A;
- Bardstown to move from District 3 to District 4 in Class 3A; and
- LaRue County to move from District 4 […]
10/27/23 – Cross Country State Championships Return to Kentucky Horse Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 27, 2023
The 2023 KHSAA Cross Country State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on Saturday, starting with the Class 1A races at 10 a.m. ET (boys) and 10:45 a.m. (girls), followed by the Class 2A races at 12:30 p.m. (boys) and 1:15 p.m. (girls), and ending with the Class 3A races at 3 p.m. (boys) and 3:45 p.m. (girls).
Following a three-year stint away from the Kentucky Horse Park, the event will return to its home of more than four decades this weekend. Each race will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network, while tickets are available online only at khsaatickets.org.
2023 KHSAA Cross Country State Championships
10/25/23 – State Cross Country Meet Information
Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2023 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships Presented by UK HealthCare. There are several items for your review on the cross country page of the KHSAA website, including the state instructions, course maps, lane assignments, directions to the State Site, and the state meet time schedule (updated with packet pickup details). The qualifiers have also been updated with competitor numbers. To view these items, go to https://khsaa.org/sports-activities-events/fall/cross-country/
LANE ASSIGNMENTS
Lane assignments have also been posted on the KHSAA Cross Country page and can be viewed under “2023-2024 KHSAA State/Region Results/Entries” dropdown menu at the bottom of the Cross Country page or you can view the links below:
- 1A Girls Lane Assignments:
https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2023/1agirlslanes.pdf - 1A Boys Lane Assignments:
https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2023/1aboyslanes.pdf - 2A Girls Lane Assignments:
https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2023/2agirlslanes.pdf - 2A Boys Lane Assignments:
https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2023/2aboyslanes.pdf - 3A Girls Lane Assignments:
https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2023/3agirlslanes.pdf […]
10/22/23 – 2023 State Cross Country Qualifiers
The regional results for Cross Country and the 2023 KHSAA State Qualifiers have been posted on the KHSAA website.
Please be advised that 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 have been made and final performance lists and lane assignments are available.
Each school should review their student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade, etc.) by emailing us at xc@khsaa.org. It is important that you send corrections to xc@khsaa.org to ensure all parties are aware of the changes.
The deadline for corrections is Monday, October 23 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern).
For new coaches: Once a student-athlete (or team) is entered into the region they are automatically entered into the state meet if they qualify. Even if your team did not qualify, you may […]
10/16/23 – State Cross Country Championships Worker Assignments & Information
Thank you for agreeing to work the 2023 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships Presented by UK HealthCare. Below is the list of your duties and explanations of reporting times (all times Eastern Time zone).
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: October 28
- Location: Kentucky Horse Park
- 4809 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington 40511
- Time Schedule: https://khsaa.org/2023-2024-state-cross-country-meet-schedule/
CHECK-IN
- Report to the workers/officials check-in tent. If you have your KHSAA Event Staff badge, please bring it.
- If this is your first event for 2023-24, Jenny will have your badges available at the check-in or a general Event Staff badge if needed.
- Ticket redeemers will be finished around 4:00 PM, all others should be finished up by 5:00 PM.
- Any who can stay and assist load-out will be compensated for the extra time.
WHAT TO WEAR
- Dress comfortably and warm!
PARKING
- If you plan to be there […]
10/06/23 – KHSAA Announces 2022-23 NFHS State Coaches of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 6, 2023
As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments, particularly for the season in question, as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sports. These awards are announced following the recognized year.
The complete list of 2022-23 honorees from Kentucky is below.
- Baseball: Jeremy Shope, Whitley County
- Boys’ Basketball: Josh Cook, George Rogers Clark
- Boys’ Cross Country: Brian Ruggles, North Oldham
- Football: Keegan Kendrick, Bullitt East
- Boys’ Golf: Kyle Congleton, Madison Central
- Boys’ Soccer: Stephen Collins, Ryle
- Boys’ Swimming & Diving: Mike Essig, Trinity (Louisville)
- Boys’ Tennis: Al Hertsenberg, Covington Catholic
- Boys’ Track & […]
09/27/23 – Clarifications about Participation in Individual Sports
The KHSAA has received several inquiries pertaining to the participation in individual sports against home school students, club teams, students from other non-member schools or unattached/unaffiliated athletes from its member schools. It is the member school’s responsibility to understand the Bylaw 23 restrictions (Limitation of Seasons) and who the athletes are competing against;
IF EVENT IS HOSTED BY A KHSAA MEMBER SCHOOL OR IS A SCHOOL COMPETITION
- KHSAA Member schools cannot compete against schools or teams located in Kentucky who are eligible to join the KHSAA but have decided not to do so at this time.
- A list of current KHSAA member schools can be found here: SCHOOL DIRECTORY
- Member schools may, during the regular season, permit entries from homeschool units or homeschool students enrolled in Kentucky per state statute, provided they are on the approved list provided by the KHSAA: APPROVED HOME SCHOOL/GROUP
- Meets where all athletes are entered under the […]
09/29/23 – Cross Country Postseason Updates
As we are a few weeks away from the postseason, the KHSAA wanted to send out some updates on the Cross Country postseason. While regional sites have been set for some time, final details have been determined by local hosts. All information pertaining to the regional events, including regional instructions for participating teams, can be found here:
REGIONAL MANAGERS & MEET INFORMATION
Other pertinent information for the regional meets has also been posted on the KHSAA website and coaches should review prior to competition. Regionals will take place on October 21.
The 2023 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships presented by UK HealthCare will take place back at the Kentucky Horse Park on October 28th. Athletes qualifying for state will have an opportunity to come to the Kentucky Horse Park course for practice on Friday, October 27 from 3-5:30 PM (ET). A coach or school representative must attend practice with the […]
09/22/23 – Media Credentials Now Available for Fall Championships
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for fall state championships (golf, field hockey, soccer, cross country, volleyball, football) 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 credentials issued […]
09/12/23 – Cross Country Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete-of the Year
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Cross Country participants for 2023-2024 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2023-2024 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards event at Midway University in early summer 2024. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2023-2024 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year in […]
08/15/23 – Tentative Host Sites for 2023 Regionals in Cross Country
*As of 08/15/23, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2023 Cross Country Regionals. This link will continue to be updated as KHSAA Staff finalizes details and host sites pass inspection as well as accept all responsibilities/conditions of hosting a regional event.
07/31/23 – Cross Country Online Rules Clinic for Coaches Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country is now available today, July 31. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay.
COACHES
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“.
- July 31 to Sept. 14 (Coaches) – the Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 15 to September 29 (Coaches) – the Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- September 30 to Oct. 14 (Coaches) – the Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) during this period. After this time, […]
07/27/23 – Cross Country State Championships to Return to Kentucky Horse Park in 2023-24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 27, 2023
After a three-year stint at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course in Paris, the KHSAA Cross Country State Championships will return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington starting in 2023-24.
“We would like to thank those who made the last three years a special experience at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “In 2020, we were fortunate to help our cross country manager and several other individuals design a viable course for our state championships in a time of uncertainty around the global pandemic when our former course was not hosting events. What started as a brand-new course at the time has since evolved into a site that has consistently offered a great experience for our student-athletes. We look forward to the continued improvements the Bourbon County course has discussed for long-term growth, and we will undoubtedly revisit our site selection again in […]
07/19/23 – Board Gives Final Approval to 2023-24 and 2024-25 Track & Field and Cross Country Alignment
As scheduled, the Board of Control yesterday gave final approval to the alignment of schools for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons for the sports of Track & Field and Cross Country. All schools are placed in the alignment, regardless of current participation levels to account for varying levels of participation. Following the sharing of the draft alignment in May, the Board shared that it would consider any geographic appeals and adopt the alignment in final form at its July meeting.
Also at that meeting, the Board approved a recommendation that the alignment duration is to be for two seasons, consistent with the football alignment discussion, and that the enrollments for 2022-23 and 2023-24 be used to realign the schools again during 2023-24 for the purpose of alignment for 2024-2025 through 2027-28. The enrollment for 2023-24 will be used twice in determining an average, as all indications are that enrollment numbers will stabilize post-pandemic to be […]
07/18/23 – Board of Control Conducts First Meeting of 2023-24
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 […]
07/11/23 – NFHS Announces Track & Field Rule Changes
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 […]
06/06/23 – Johnson, Ferree Named 2022-23 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year
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.
04/11/23 – Two KHSAA Coaches Earn NFHS Section II Coach of the Year Honors
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 […]
12/19/22 – KHSAA Announces NFHS State Coach of the Year Honorees for 2021-22 Seasons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 19, 2022
As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments, as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sports. These awards are announced following the recognized year.
The complete list of 2021-22 honorees from Kentucky is below.
Baseball: David Rexroat, Russell County
Boys’ Basketball: William Unseld, Warren Central
Girls’ Basketball: Kristy Orem, Pikeville
Boys’ Cross Country: Ian Johnstone, Conner
Girls’ Cross Country: Tom Stickel, Lexington Christian
Field Hockey: Jody Schaefer, Assumption
Football: Noel Rash, Beechwood
Boys’ Golf: Greg Zimmerer, Christian Academy-Louisville
Girls’ Golf: Sam Westfall, Madisonville-North Hopkins
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10/27/22 – Cross Country State Championships to Be Held at Bourbon County XC Course
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 27, 2022
For the third year in a row, the KHSAA Cross Country State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare will be held at the Bourbon County XC Course in Paris. Fans can purchase digital tickets for each class of races at khsaatickets.org, while live streaming through KYtrackXC and the NFHS Network will also be available on a subscription basis.
The two-day format returns with the 2A meet kicking things off at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 28. Racing continues on Saturday with the 1A meet at 10 a.m., followed by the 3A meet at 3 p.m.
A full meet schedule is available on the KHSAA website at https://khsaa.org/2022-state-cross-country-meet-schedule/
This is the third year of live streaming every race on KYtrackXC and the NFHS Network. The partnership of the KHSAA, Milesplit and the NFHS Network has been […]
10/25/22 – State Cross Country Meet Information
Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2022 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships Presented by UK HealthCare. First and foremost, we would like to thank the regional hosts for all of their hard work and the success of the regionals this past weekend. There are several items for your review on the cross country page of the KHSAA website, including the state instructions, course maps, lane assignments, directions to the State Site, and the state meet time schedule. The qualifiers have also been updated. To view these items, go to http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/cross-country/ and choose the “State Meet Information and Instructions” dropdown menu.
LANE ASSIGNMENTS
Lane assignments have also been posted on the KHSAA Cross Country page and can be viewed under “2022-2023 KHSAA State/Region Results/Entries” at the bottom of the Cross Country page or you can view the links below:
- 1A Girls Lane Assignments:
https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2022/1agirlslanes.pdf - 1A Boys Lane […]
10/23/22 – 2022 State Cross Country Qualifiers
The regional results for Cross Country and the 2022 KHSAA State Qualifiers have been posted on the KHSAA website.
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 final performance lists and lane assignments are available.
Each school should review their student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade, etc.) by emailing us at xc@khsaa.org. It is important that you send corrections to xc@khsaa.org to ensure all parties are aware of the changes.
The deadline for corrections is Monday, October 24 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern).
For new coaches: Once a student-athlete (or team) is entered into the region they are automatically entered into the state meet if they qualify. Even if your team did not qualify, you may have had an individual that […]
09/26/22 – Cross Country Postseason Updates
As we are a few weeks away from the postseason, the KHSAA wanted to send out some updates on the Cross Country postseason. While regional sites have been set for some time, final details have been determined by local hosts. All information pertaining to the regional events, including regional instructions for participating teams, can be found here:
Cross Country Regional Managers & Meet Information
Cross Country Regional Meet Instructions
Other pertinent information for the regional meets has been posted on the KHSAA website and coaches should review prior to competition. Regionals will take place on October 21-22. The KHSAA Cross Country State Championships will take place once again at the Bourbon Country Cross Country Course in Paris, KY on October 28-29. Class 2A will kick things off on Friday afternoon with Classes 1A and 3A to compete on Saturday. The tentative time schedule has been posted: https://khsaa.org/2022-state-cross-country-meet-schedule/
The staff is working on […]
09/23/22 – Media Credentials Now Available for Fall Championships
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for fall sports championships (golf, soccer, field hockey, cross country, volleyball, football) 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 credentials issued […]
09/06/22 – Cross Country Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Cross Country participants for 2022-2023 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2022-2023 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards event at Midway University in early summer 2023. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2022-2023 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of […]
08/09/22 – Tentative Host Sites for 2022 Regionals in Cross Country
*As of 08/26/22, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2022 Cross Country Regionals. This link will continue to be updated as host sites are confirmed.
08/03/22 – Cross Country Online Rules Clinic for Coaches Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country is available beginning today, August 3. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
COACHES
- August 3 to September 15 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 16 to September 30 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- October 1 to October 15 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period.
- After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
- The presentation can be viewed on most PC or Mac desktops and laptops, along with many […]
07/25/22- Reminders About Realignment/Reclassification Processes for 2023-24 and beyond (FB, TR, XC)
As discussed at the 7/22/22 Board of Control meeting, the process for realignment in the classified sports remains unchanged from various updates since 2021. The new alignments will be completed during the 2022-23 school year, to be implemented for 2023-24 and beyond.
Enrollment
The KHSAA receives from KDE electronically, the by-grade membership numbers of all common schools. These numbers are submitted as part of the “second-month” report, and these numbers are subject to audit for accuracy. These numbers are usually received in the last part of October or the first part of November.
During the pandemic, there has been no collection of this data by KDE for 2020-21 or 2021-22 as the districts were permitted to use 2018-19 or 2019-20 numbers for that key report which forms part of the ADA equation and is considered by KDE to be the most accurate. The same data (second month) is collected from all other schools.
The Board […]
06/11/22- Kopser, Gloyd Named 2021-22 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 11, 2022
The 2021-22 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated this week on the campus of Midway University, as Renae Kopser (Ryle) and Ben Gloyd (Mayfield) were recognized as the overall Student-Athletes of the Year.
Beginning in May of 2016, Midway University started presenting 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 University.
2021-22 Midway University/KHSAA […]
03/07/22- UK HealthCare Expands Partnership with KHSAA, Continues Long-Term Commitment to State Championship Events
UK HealthCare and the KHSAA announced Monday that they have expanded their long-time partnership. UK HealthCare, the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky, will serve as the official health care provider for the KHSAA. This move will see UK HealthCare take its title sponsorship of the KHSAA State Football Championship and extend the term of that arrangement, become the title sponsor for the Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® Basketball tournament and serve as presenting sponsor for other KHSAA sports and sport-activity championships.
“We’re honored to be the official health care provider for KHSAA,” said Mark F. Newman, M.D., UK executive vice president for health affairs. “At UK HealthCare, we are always looking to partner with organizations across the state to provide top-tier health care to every Kentuckian who needs it. We appreciate the opportunity to extend this care to the young athletes of Kentucky.”
UK HealthCare has […]
12/08/21- KHSAA Announces NFHS State Coach of the Year Honorees for 2020-21 Seasons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2021
As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sport. These awards are announced during the late fall following the recognized year.
The complete list of honorees from Kentucky for 2020-21 is:
Boys Baseball- Richard Arnold, Trinity (Louisville)
Boys Basketball- Kevin Listerman, Highlands
Girls Basketball- Aaron Beth, Marshall County
Boys Cross Country- Joe Buechler, Holy Cross (Louisville)
Girls Cross Country- Brian Allesandro, Highlands
Girls Field Hockey- Amy Elliott, Kentucky Country Day
Boys Football (11-Player)- Justin Haddix, Boyle County
Boys Golf- James Chaney, Trinity (Louisville)
Girls Golf- Aaron […]
10/28/21 – KHSAA State Cross Country Championships Return to Bourbon County XC Course
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2021
For the second straight year, the KHSAA State Cross Country Championships will be held at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course in Paris. Fans can purchase digital tickets for each class of races at khsaatickets.org, while live streaming through KYtrackXC and the NFHS Network will also be available on a subscription basis.
The two-day format that debuted last year returns as well with the 2A meet kicking things off at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 29. Racing continues on Saturday with the 1A meet at 10 a.m., followed by the 3A meet at 3 p.m.
A full meet schedule is available on the KHSAA website at https://khsaa.org/2021-state-cross-country-meet-schedule/
This is the second year for live streaming of every race on KYtrackXC and the NFHS Network. The partnership of the KHSAA, Milesplit and the NFHS Network has been an integral part of […]
10/26/21 – State Cross Country Meet Information
Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2021 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships. First and foremost, we would like to thank the regional hosts for all of their hard work and the success of the regionals this past weekend. There are several items for your review on the cross country page of the KHSAA website, including the state instructions, course maps, lane assignments, directions to the State Site, and the state meet time schedule. To view these items, go to http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/cross-country/ and choose the “State Meet Information and Instructions” dropdown menu.
LANE ASSIGNMENTS
Lane assignments have also been posted on the KHSAA Cross Country page and can be viewed under “2021-2022 KHSAA State/Region Results/Entries” at the bottom of the Cross Country page or you can view the links below:
- 1A Girls Lane Assignments: https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2021/1agirlslanes.pdf
- 1A Boys Lane Assignments: https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2021/1aboyslanes.pdf
- 2A Girls Lane Assignments: https://khsaa.org/cross_country/2021/2agirlslanes.pdf
- 2A Boys […]
10/24/21 – 2021 State Cross Country Qualifiers
The regional results for Cross Country and the 2021 KHSAA State Qualifiers have been posted on the KHSAA website.
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 final performance lists and lane assignments are available.
Each school should review their student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade, etc.) by emailing us at xcresults@khsaa.org. It is important that you send corrections to xcresults@khsaa.org to ensure all parties are aware of the changes.
The deadline for corrections is Monday, October 25 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern).
For new coaches: Once a student-athlete (or team) is entered into the region they are automatically entered into the state meet if they qualify. Even if your team did not qualify, you may have had […]
10/08/21- Changes in COVID-19 RTA/RTP Implemented Per SMAC Guidance
As they have done since the start of the pandemic, the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) composed of Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) member doctors has held multiple special meetings to continually review the Return to Play Guidance and Recommendations (RTA/RTP). As a result of those continued meetings and review of current and evolving literature, changes have been made to the RTA/RTP and RTA/RTP form and those changes are located at https://khsaa.org/resources/Covid19/CovidResumptionofSports/ApprovedVersion/kma-covid-rtp-algorithm.pdf. For districts that have summarily adopted the “KHSAA” recommendations, these changes should be considered immediate.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, this group has been passionate advocates for the students being involved in sport due to the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual benefits, but also for safety in mitigating the spread of the virus. They are also keenly aware of the first priority of nearly everyone in the education community, that being a full year […]
10/07/21 – Cross Country Postseason Updates
As we are a few weeks away from the postseason, the KHSAA wanted to send out some updates on the Cross Country postseason. While regional sites have been set for some time, final details have been determined by local hosts. All information pertaining to the regional events, including regional instructions for participating teams, can be found here:
Cross Country Regional Managers & Meet Information
Cross Country Regional Meet Instructions
Regionals will take place on October 22-23. The KHSAA Cross Country State Championships will take place once again at the Bourbon Country Cross Country Course in Paris, KY on October 29-30. Class 2A will kick things off on Friday afternoon with Classes 1A and 3A to compete on Saturday. The tentative time schedule has been posted: https://khsaa.org/2021-state-cross-country-meet-schedule/
The staff is working on details for the postseason and any updates/changes will be communicated accordingly. State meet qualifiers will be determined on Sunday, October 31, […]
09/22/21 – Board of Control Approves Changes to Wrestling Alignment for 2021-22
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2021
The Board of Control held its second meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA offices, during which it approved a draft wrestling alignment that will go into effect for the 2021-22 season.
After considering multiple options and reviewing past participation information, the Board approved a Final Alignment Map of Teams to be implemented for 2021-22. The KHSAA website will be updated in the coming days to reflect the adopted alignment.
“We have had the good fortune of great communication with the current leadership of our wrestling coaches association and know that not only were they ready for realignment, but they also wanted it implemented for this school year,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “Their excellent communication and gathering of information helped aid the process of realignment. Clearly important to the coaches and match managers was a balancing of sorts in […]
09/20/21 – Minimum Time Between Contests at Fall District/Region Postseason Events
Per the KHSAA’s “Healthy at Sports” guidance document, a recommended minimum time between the start of contests at the district and regional postseason events has been established. These guidelines will also be utilized in planning KHSAA State Championship Events.
At events where more than two schools are involved, it is recommended for there to be time between contests for egress of fans and participants, potential cleaning of common facilities and restrooms, as well as ingress of the teams for the next contest.
When developing brackets for field hockey and volleyball, there should be a minimum of two hours between the start of contests being held on the same day. For example, if the first match of a district tournament doubleheader is scheduled for 5 p.m., the second match should not be scheduled to begin until at least 7 p.m.
For soccer brackets, there should be a minimum of two and a half hours between […]
09/07/21 – Cross Country Nominations Sought for Male and Female Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Cross Country participants for 2021-2022 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2021-2022 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards event at Midway University in early summer 2022. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2021-2022 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of […]
08/09/22 – Tentative Host Sites for 2022 Regionals in Cross Country
*As of 08/09/22, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2022 Cross Country Regionals.
08/09/21 – Cross Country Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country is available beginning today, August 9. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
COACHES
- August 9 to September 20 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 21 to October 10 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- October 11 to October 18 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period.
- After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
The presentation can be viewed on most PC or Mac desktops and laptops, along with […]
07/13/21 – Field Event Safety, Uniform Changes Highlight High School Track and Field/Cross Country Rules Revisions
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Two rules revisions involving the competitor’s uniform, along with procedural changes in several field events designed to reduce the risk of injury, highlight rules changes in high school track and field and cross country for the 2022 season.
These changes were among the rules revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High school Associations (NFHS) Track and Field and Cross Country Rules Committee and subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Similar to a number of other NFHS rules committees, the Track and Field and Cross Country Rules Committee altered its rules regarding head coverings worn for religious reasons.
Rule 4-3-1b(8) now states that ”head coverings worn for religious reasons are not considered hair devices; must not be made of abrasive, hard or unyielding materials; and must be secured to the body and/or uniform.” The change clarifies that there is no need for prior authorization from the state association for […]
05/10/21- Senate Bill 128: Supplemental School Year Program Additional Guidance Related to NCAA
Information specific to this topic is now included in the compiled SB128 SSYP Informational post at https://bit.ly/3dUJ9us
04/12/21- Senate Bill 128: Supplemental School Year Program Guidance for Sports and Sport-Activities
For a complete list of the provisions and information related to the implementation of SB128 and the SSYP, please see the following document-
01/27/21 – Three KHSAA Coaches Receive Section II Coach of the Year Honors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2021
Three KHSAA coaches were chosen as Section II Coach of the Year winners for 2019-20 by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association as part of its annual recognition program. Oldham County’s Kirk Thomas was the Section II honoree in girls’ cross country, while Elizabethtown’s Karen Henson was selected for girls’ tennis. Sacred Heart’s Donna Moir was the Section II award winner in girls’ basketball, where she was also the recipient of the National Coach of the Year award from the NFHS Coaches Association.
The NFHS, which has been recognizing coaches through an 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 […]
10/29/20 – State Cross Country Championships To Debut at Bourbon County XC Course
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 29, 2020
History will be made at the 2020 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships, as the meet makes its debut at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course in Paris. This will mark the first time since 1978 that a state cross country championship was not contested at the Kentucky Horse Park. For the 1978 and 1979 seasons, the A and AA Meets were held at the Kentucky Horse Park, while the AAA Meet took place in Louisville. All classes moved to the Kentucky Horse Park in 1980, which served as the home of the state cross country meet ever since.
This year’s event will be contested over two days, with the 2A Meet starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, October 30. The 1A Meet will take place Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m., followed by the 3A Championship at 3:30 p.m. Attendance is restricted at the event to an allotment of two […]
10/27/20 – Cross Country State Meet Information Available
Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2020 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships. First and foremost, we would like to thank all of the regional hosts for all of their hard work and the success of the regionals this past Saturday.
CROSS COUNTRY ITEMS FOR REVIEW
There are several items for your review on the cross country page of the KHSAA website, including the state instructions, course maps, directions to the Bourbon County Cross Country Course, and the state meet time schedule. To view these items, go to http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/cross-country/ and choose the “State Meet Information and Instructions” dropdown menu.
LANE/WAVE ASSIGNMENTS
Lane/wave assignments have also been posted on the KHSAA Cross Country page and can be viewed under “2020-2021 KHSAA State/Region Results/Entries” at the bottom of the Cross Country page.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS CONFERENCE CALL
Participating Teams are also invited to join the KHSAA in a conference call that will take […]
10/25/20 – 2020 State Cross Country Qualifiers
The regional results for Cross Country and the 2020 KHSAA State Qualifiers have been posted on the KHSAA website.
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 final performance lists and lane assignments are available.
Each school should review their student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade, etc.) by emailing us xcresults@khsaa.org. It is important that you send corrections to xcresults@khsaa.org to ensure all parties are aware of the changes.
The deadline for corrections is Monday, October 26 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern).
For new coaches: Once a student-athlete (or team) is entered into the region they are automatically entered into the state meet if they qualify. Even if your team did not qualify, you may have had an individual that […]
10/22/20 – Cross Country Regional Reminders
Coaches and athletes are reminded of the following for the 2020 regional meets:
STARTING LINE
- All regional meet managers have adjusted schedules to limit the amount of time on the starting line.
- Each region will have athletes report to the starting line 5 minutes prior to the official start time of the race.
- Athletes must report to the line wearing a mask and remain wearing it until instructed to remove it by the KHSAA official. The mask shall not be discarded or handed to any individuals.
- There are to be no further run-outs once athletes have reported to the line 5 minutes prior to the start of the race. All warm-ups are finished when an athlete reports.
- Clerking will take place at the starting line for all regionals.
FINISH LINE
- Athletes are strongly encouraged to quickly exit the finish line area as soon as feasible.
- If spectators are allowed, there must be […]
10/15/20 – KHSAA Cross Country State Meet Details & Location
As we approach the Cross Country postseason, the KHSAA wanted to update the membership regarding postseason meets for the sport of Cross Country.
STATE MEET SITE
The 2020 KHSAA State Cross Country Meet will be held at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course at 1054 Millersburg Rd in Paris, Ky. on October 30-31. Maps of the course will be available on the Cross Country website. The time schedule for 2020 will be posted with Class 2A to compete on Friday afternoon, October 30. Class 1A and 3A will compete on Saturday, October 31.
“We appreciate the great work of our longtime prior hosts at the Kentucky Horse Park and recognize their need for continual adjustments during the pandemic,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We have a longstanding relationship with the park and their absolutely wonderful staff. But with their current focus on equestrian events combined with our need to finalize arrangements in a timely manner, […]
09/30/20 – Cross Country Season Updates & Clarifications
As we are a few weeks into the season, the KHSAA wanted to send out some updates and clarifications on the Cross Country season. We have heard positive feedback from the first few weeks and wanted to be sure to communicate with schools on the progress of the season.
We have a list of tentative REGIONAL SITES posted. Please note, due to the current pandemic and the fluidity of the virus, schools should be flexible with any changes to sites/dates as we get closer to the postseason. Currently, the regions are scheduled the week of October 19. Host schools should begin planning with consideration of the time schedule to ensure each class has its own time slot and an ample amount of time between classes to assist with sanitation efforts.
Coaches, it is also important to note that multiple ACT dates are available in October. The ACT released information about adding additional testing dates […]
09/30/20 – Tentative Host Sites for 2020 Cross Country Regions
*As of 09/30/20, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2020 Cross Country Regionals.
Class 1A Host School Region 1 Calloway County Region 2 Thomas Nelson Region 3 North Oldham Region 4 Dixie Heights Region 5 Mason County Region 6 Wayne County Region 7 George Rogers Clark Class 2A Host School Region 1 Calloway County Region 2 Thomas Nelson Region 3 North Oldham Region 4 Mason County Region 5 Wayne County Region 6 Mason County Region 7 George Rogers Clark Class 3A Host School Region 1 Muhlenberg Region 2 Greenwood Region 3 Eastern Region 4 Eastern Region 5 Dixie Heights Region 6 George Rogers Clark Region 7 Wayne County
09/16/20- Board of Control Approves Dates for Winter Sports to Begin Practice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2020
The KHSAA Board of Control held its second regularly-scheduled meeting of the 2020-21 academic year Wednesday morning, approving practice and competition dates for the winter sports and sport-activities of basketball, bowling, competitive cheer, dance, swimming & diving, and wrestling.
Bowling is permitted to practice on November 2. Competitive cheer and dance can begin official practice for its seasons this Monday, September 21 with a gradual segmented approach to activity over the next few weeks. Further details will be distributed to the member schools that allow for the resumption. Both competitive cheer and dance have already seen regional championships moved into the new year per the board’s July meeting. In cheer, these segments will further clarify “stunting” which has been restricted during the pandemic and resumption to play.
Additionally, the Board approved clarifications on sideline cheer in that stunting (defined per NFHS rules as “One or more bases support one […]
9/10/20 – Cross Country Nominations Sought for Male and Female Midway Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete-of-the-Year among Cross Country participants for 2020-2021 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2020-2021 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards banquet at Midway University in early summer 2021. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2020-2021 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete-of-the-Year and announced at the banquet. All winners will also receive their recognition at that banquet.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year (male and female) in the […]
08/27/20 – Cross Country Return to Play Guidance
Draft guidance for a return to play was published on the KHSAA website yesterday under the COVID-19 Information tab and shared with school administrators. Keep in mind that this guidance is a draft and the situation remains fluid, as it has been since March and is subject to revision.
Coaches should review rules modifications and protocols to assist with safety, health, and social distancing and should be flexible throughout this entire process and realize the goal is a safe and healthy return to play for everyone.
Cross Country specific guidance: https://khsaa.org/resources/Covid19/CovidResumptionFallSports/crosscountrycombined.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions – All Sports: https://bit.ly/2YDUbNQ
Any Cross Country specific questions shall be sent to Assistant Commissioner Sarah Bridenbaugh (sbridenbaugh@khsaa.org).
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08/20/20- Board of Control Upholds Decision to Begin Fall Sports September 7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2020
The Board of Control held a virtual Zoom meeting Thursday morning, affirming its July position by a 16-2 vote to begin practice for fall sports on August 24th with competition starting the week of September 7th. The Board considered two other motions during the meeting, both of which would have delayed the start of the fall seasons to varying degrees, but neither motion received enough support for adoption.
The fall sports of Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Football can begin official practice August 24, with a restriction of 7.5 hours of practice during the first week (as previously approved by the Board) and full practice starting Monday, August 31.
“We hope to submit practice revisions early Friday following the Board’s approval, which will hopefully be relatively minimal. If approved to expand numbers and activity, it will hopefully bring a more normal look to some practices while still […]
08/18/20 – Cross Country Online Rules Clinic Now Available
As coaches begin to prepare for hopefully the beginning of the season, the mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country was available beginning yesterday, August 17. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
Below is additional information:
COACHES
- August 17 to September 21 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 22 to October 11 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- October 12 to October 19 – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period.
After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
The presentation can […]
07/28/20- Board of Control Approves Fall Sports to Begin Practice August 24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2020
The Board of Control conducted a virtual meeting Tuesday morning via Zoom, during which time it addressed the future of the 2020 fall sports season. With 17 members voting in favor (and one member abstaining), the Board approved a plan to leave fall sports in the fall and begin official fall practice on August 24th in Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, and Football, with the first date of competition set for September 11th for Football and September 7th for the remaining fall sports.
“Our board strongly believes in the tremendous psychological advantages formed through the relationships between our student-athletes and their school coaches and school personnel, as well as the strong community values surrounding interscholastic, education-based athletics,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “College and professional sports are great, but our unique opportunity to build relationships with our neighbors within one state is not one we take for granted.”
[…]07/27/20 – Student-Athlete Participation Rises for the 3rd Straight Year to New Record Totals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2020
Student-athlete participation increased for the third-straight year in Kentucky High School Athletic Association sports and sport-activities to reach record levels in 2019-20. A total of 107,166 rostered participants competed across the KHSAA’s 13 sports and six sport-activities according to information submitted by the membership, surpassing last year’s then-record total of 106,931. Football was one of 12 offerings to show an increase from the previous year, breaking a trend of declining participation for the last three years by adding 202 new student-athletes [freshmen, JV, varsity] during the 2019-20 season to remain the state’s most popular sport with 13,277 rostered participants.
“The continued rise in student-athlete participation the last three years emphasizes the importance of school-based athletics in the fabric of the educational experience for these young adults,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “The importance of these coach-to-student and student-to-student relationships is only amplified in these uncertain times, as we strive […]
07/13/20- Board of Control Extends Segment 3 Restrictions to August 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2020
The Board of Control conducted its first meeting of the 2020-21 academic year on July 10 in Covington, examining various issues concerning the restart of school-based athletics in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the course of its meeting, the Board approved a recommendation to extend the guidance and allowances for Segment 3 of the document issued for summer play in KHSAA sports and sport-activities through Sunday, August 2, except for the sport of golf.
As a result of the Board’s action, the traditional July 15 start of practice for KHSAA fall sports has been pushed back until Aug. 3, however, it should be noted that Kentucky has some of the earliest starts to fall practice (dates when activity could be mandatory) in the continental United States. Mandatory tryouts or practices cannot be held prior to Aug. 3, including for the sport-activities of Dance and Competitive Cheer, which have […]
04/29/20- Revised Covid-19 Policies and Guidance Issued, May 1 to May 31
THESE REVISIONS ARE IN PLACE FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 to MAY 31.
THESE POLICIES WILL BE REVIEWED REGULARLY FOR EXTENSION AFTER THAT PERIOD OR REVISION DURING THAT PERIOD AS NECESSARY AS STATE, FEDERAL AND CDC POLICIES AND DIRECTIVES CHANGE
RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF THE CAMPUS OF ANY KHSAA MEMBER SCHOOL OR ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ANY MEMBER SCHOOL, OR ITEMS RELATED TO SPORT OR SPORT-ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION DURING THIS PERIOD-
03/13/20- (revised 04/02/20 and 4/17/20)- Athletic Dead Period Instituted for Athletic Programs in All Sports and Sport-Activities Due to Covid-19
This information is in effect, as stated below, through April 30, 2020. Prior to that time, revised guidance and policy will be issued to be effective May 1 as we all collectively work to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus on our campuses and among our athletes and coaches. Updated 4/2/20 and 4/17/20 based on inquiries from member schools and revised orders from the Governor and CDC Guidance.
This impacts all KHSAA constituents and includes guidance from the Governor, Public Health Officials, the Kentucky Department of Education, and additional guidance from federal authorities. This original directive will continue to be updated regularly. This will be the sole site for information regarding interscholastic athletics in Kentucky involving rostered athletes or those that have participated in practices this year and coaches from KHSAA member schools, as well as the use of interscholastic facilities.
Effective Friday, March 13, all sports and sport-activities, regardless of season, are declared to […]
03/16/20- Update on KHSAA Office Opening/Closing and Staff Availability
In partnership with our State Department of Education, the Governor’s office, our member schools, the NFHS and similar to many other state associations, KHSAA staff has been directed to work remotely from home until at least April 10 (revised 4/2/20). Administrators will available via email. Our hope is to return to the office for regular hours later in April, however, this is a very fluid situation and could change at any time. Updates will be posted online.
As of now and through at least May 1, all activity by rostered participants, coaches and those who have participated in at least one practice session for a middle or high school remain shut down as do all athletic facilities in control of our membership. As we all work together, everyone is hopeful to contain the spread of this virus. Staff will communicate any changes to future events through social media and the KHSAA website.
Closer to May […]
01/16/20 – Board Approves Site and Date for Esports Championship, Approves Extensive Survey of Officials’ Fees, Reviews Ongoing Operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2020
The Board of Control addressed several operational issues at its meeting at the KHSAA offices on Thursday. Among the actionable items on the agenda, the Board approved an offer from the University of Kentucky to host the upcoming esports state championship and approved the movement of five schools in Track & Field, as well as Cross Country, for the 2020-21 school year.
The University of Kentucky has offered to host the upcoming esports state championship on Jan. 30 and the Board accepted that proposal. UK has made a substantial investment into its Gatton Student Center as it expands its involvement in the world of competitive gaming.
“We are grateful to UK for reaching out to us to host a championship event in esports this year, allowing our competition and its participants to continue to receive outstanding support, ” said Commissioner Julian Tackett. “Their new facility is outstanding and will […]
12/31/19 – Track & Cross Country Coaches Association to hold Clinic in Lexington
The Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (KTCCCA) Clinic will be held at the Clarion in Lexington on January 3rd & 4th. The 2020 edition of the KTCCCA Clinic will feature many new sessions, vendors, and representatives. New this year, the KHSAA and USATF awards banquet that has been traditionally held at the KHSAA offices on Saturday will be held at the Clarion.
Get all of the early details and REGISTER at the link below.
https://ky.milesplit.com/articles/269055-learn-from-some-of-the-best-at-the-2020-ktccca-clinic
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11/07/19 – NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships to be Held in Louisville
The NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships will be hosted at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Kentucky. The event will take place on Saturday, November 23 with the women’s race to begin at 10:45 AM followed by the men’s race at 11:45 AM ET. This event is hosted by Spalding University and the Louisville Sports Commission. Any questions concerning this event should be directed to Troy Killian (tkillian@louisvillesports.org), Lousiville Sports Commission.
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About the Kentucky High School Athletic Association
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association was organized in 1917 and is the agency designated by the Kentucky Department of Education to manage high school athletics in the Commonwealth. The Association is a voluntary nonprofit 501(c)3 organization made up of 280 member schools both public and non-public. The KHSAA awards 215 state championships to 51 teams and 164 individuals in 13 sports and 6 sport-activities, funds catastrophic insurance coverage […]
10/30/19 – KHSAA State Cross Country Championships Set For Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 30, 2019
The KHSAA State Cross Country Championships return to the Kentucky Horse Park this Saturday with the first race of the day slated for 9:30 a.m. A full meet schedule is available on the KHSAA website at http://bit.ly/2JA6Tpf, with advance tickets available for purchase at https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA.
The 1A Girls’ race opens the day’s festivities at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 1A Boys at 10:15 a.m. The Class 2A meet will follow with the girls at 11:30 a.m. and the boys at 12:15 p.m. The 3A Girls’ Championship is set for 1:30 p.m., with the 3A Boys closing out the day’s events at 2:15 p.m.
Results will be posted at KHSAA.org following the conclusion of each race. Official championship photos will be available at khsaaphotos.org within 72 hours of the event.
For more information on each championship, visit the links below:
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10/29/19 – Cross Country State Meet Information
Congratulations to all participants and coaches who have qualified for the 2019 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships. First and foremost, we would like to thank the eight regional hosts for all of their hard work and the success of the “super regionals” this past Saturday.
There are several items for your review on the cross country page of the KHSAA website, including the state instructions, course maps, lane assignments, directions to the Kentucky Horse Park, and the state meet time schedule. To view these items, go to http://khsaa.org/sports/fall/cross-country/ and choose “State Meet Information and Instructions”.
Practice time is once again available on Friday, which is the only day that practice is allowed. The times available are from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (ET). SafetyTec will be available for medical needs and TeamIP, the KHSAA official novelty vendor, will be on site. Buses shall park in the lower lot of Alltech Arena during the practice […]
10/27/19 – State Cross Country Qualifiers
The regional results for Cross Country and the KHSAA State Qualifiers have been posted on the KHSAA website.
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 final performance lists and lane assignments are available.
Each school should review their student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade, etc.) by emailing us xcresults@khsaa.org. It is important that you send corrections to xcresults@khsaa.org to ensure all parties are aware of the changes.
The deadline for corrections is Monday, October 28 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern).
For new coaches: Once a student-athlete (or team) is entered into the region they are automatically entered into the state meet if they qualify. Even if your team did not qualify, you may have had an individual […]
10/24/19 – State Cross Country Qualifying Process
As we approach Cross Country regionals this weekend, the KHSAA wanted to remind fans and coaches about the qualifying process for the 2019 KHSAA State Cross Country Meet.
The State qualifying process for Cross Country will be:
- 1 full team enters the Region Meet, 1 team advances.
- 2-3 full teams enter the Region Meet, 2 teams advance.
- 4-5 full teams enter the Region Meet, 3 teams advance.
- 6-7 full teams enter the Region Meet, 4 teams advance.
- 8-10 full teams enter the Region Meet, 5 teams advance.
- 11 or more full teams enter the Region Meet, 6 teams advance.
After the teams qualifying for State are determined, the top five (5) individuals from teams NOT advancing to State will qualify for the State Meet as individuals. Please contact Assistant Commissioner Sarah Bridenbaugh (sbridenbaugh@khsaa.org) should you have any questions.
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10/10/19 – State Cross Country Course Access for Coaches
As Cross Country season winds down, the KHSAA wanted to remind Athletic Directors and coaches about gaining access to the course at the State Cross Country Championships.
- As has been done in previous years, coaches’ certifications will be checked in order to obtain a coaching credential or complimentary access to the meet.
- Coaches need to be Bylaw 25 certified and be sure all requirements are up to date.
- This requirement includes being current on the rules clinic, sports safety course and a valid date entered for the expiration of CPR certification.
- As a reminder, there are separate passes for all 6 races (boys, girls, class, etc) and if your school wishes to have a coach on the course for both the boys and girls race in your respective class and those coaches are the same, Athletic Directors are reminded to list that coach on the KHSAA database under both genders.
As a reminder, […]
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