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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 […]
01/17/24 – Board of Control Looks Ahead to Winter State Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 17, 2024
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving status reports regarding upcoming winter state championships and items for possible action at a later meeting.
Following a data review conducted by KHSAA staff, the inaugural Girls’ Wrestling State Championships in February will be preceded by multi-region meets at Caldwell County (Regions 1-2), Central (Regions 3-4), Bryan Station (Regions 5-6) and Montgomery County (Regions 7-8). Due to the difference in participation numbers of teams and individuals, the pattern of regions and sites will differ between girls’ and boys’ competitions. Girls’ wrestling participation is on the rise in the first year of sanctioning a state championship, however, growing from 378 registered girls’ wrestlers in 2022-23 to 586 participants this season.
The Board also discussed a staff review of member schools’ requirements to submit individual and team roster entries unique […]
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 – Tee Times Published for State Golf Final Round
Tee Times for the 2023 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Golf State Final Round presented by UK HealthCare have been posted to the KHSAA website (https://khsaa.org/sports-activities-events/fall/golf/) and can be found on the golf page under the dropdown menu for State Finals Rounds Golf Information.
Tickets to the events are available for purchase online (https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA), with a discounted $12 advance ticket (including fees) available prior to the day of each round. For those who wait to purchase on the day of the round, only the $14 Game Day ticket will be available. Tickets to the event are only available online. There will be no cash sales at Bowling Green Country Club.
Participants who qualified to compete in Bowling Green and coaches listed on the member school’s directory, and meeting all Bylaw 25 requirements, will not need to purchase a ticket. Student-athletes not participating in the event will be required to purchase a ticket to […]
09/28/23 – State Golf Championships Worker Assignments and Information
Thank you for working next week’s Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac State Golf Championships presented by UK Healthcare. Here are some pertinent details to help you prepare for the event at Bowling Green Country Club. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Monday, Oct. 2 (Girls’ Practice Day at BGCC)
- Address: 251 Beech Bend Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Parking: Free on-site
- Arrival time: 8 a.m. (Butch Cope); 9:30 a.m. (Staff)
- Team Check-in: 12-5 p.m.
- Ticket Gate Staff: None
Tuesday, Oct. 3 (Girls’ 1st Round at BGCC)
- Address: 251 Beech Bend Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Parking: Free on-site
- Arrival time: 7 a.m.
- KHSAA Event Staff: Butch Cope, Sarah Bridenbaugh, Rob Catron, Jenny Elder, Connor Link
- Ticket Gate Staff: John Campbell, Les Broady, Marnie Broady, Donna Bumps
- Post-event: Results/Day 2 Tee Times
Wednesday, Oct. 4 (Girls’ 2nd Round at BGCC)
- Address: 251 Beech Bend […]
09/23/23 – Fall State Championships to Begin On Golf Course
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 23, 2023
The 2023-24 KHSAA state championship season will kick off with the 2023 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac Golf State Championships presented by UK HealthCare. The multi-week event will begin Sept. 25-27 with first-round competition at three separate sites, including Calvert City Country Club (Regions 1-4), the Willows at Kenton County Golf Courses in Independence (Regions 5-8) and Winchester Country Club (Regions 9-12).
For the 18th consecutive season, the event will conclude at Bowling Green Country Club, where the girls’ finals will run Oct. 2-4 and the boys’ finals will take place Oct. 5-7.
Tickets are required for all spectators at each round of competition and are available online only at khsaatickets.org. There will be no on-site cash or credit card sales, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance at a discounted price to expedite the admission process.
The KHSAA will utilize Golf Genius for tournament […]
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 […]
09/22/23 – Tee Times Published for State Golf First Round
Tee Times for the 2023 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Golf State First Round presented by UK HealthCare have been posted to the KHSAA website (https://khsaa.org/sports-activities-events/fall/golf/) and can be found on the golf page under the dropdown menu for First Round Golf Information.
The opening rounds will be played at Calvert City CC, Kenton County GC (Willows Course) and Winchester CC. All three sites have scheduled the girls’ tournament for Monday, Sept. 25 and the boys’ event for Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Tickets to the events are available for purchase online (https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA), with a discounted $10 advance ticket (including fees) available prior to the day of each event. For those who wait to purchase on the day of the event, only the $12 Game Day ticket will be available. Tickets to the event are only available online. There will be no cash sales at the events.
Participants in the first round events and coaches […]
2023-2024 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Results/Entries
Media Info-Tee Times/Leaderboards/Results09/06/23 – Golf 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 Golf 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 […]
08/28/23 – Golf Regional Instructions Available and Postseason Reminders
Instructions for participating in the upcoming regional golf championships have been published online at KHSAA.org (https://ly.khsaa.org/mymw). All coaches and competing schools should take the time to review the instructions carefully, even veteran coaches, to ensure familiarity with all KHSAA rules and regulations regarding these events.
As a reminder, any coach listed on the school directory who has met the KHSAA Coaching requirements (Rules Clinic, CPR, Sports Safety, Coaching Education, etc.) will be eligible to coach during the postseason. However, only one coach may give advice to a student-athlete at a time.
Entries must be submitted using the GF101 form contained within the instructions and referenced below. Regional managers are copied on the entry submissions to assist with the preparation of pairings.
REGIONAL INSTRUCTIONS/POSTSEASON UPDATES
- Region Tournaments are scheduled for September 18-20.
- A list of host/region managers can be found through the link below:
2023-2024 State Golf Championships Awards and Honors
2023 LEACHMAN BUICK•GMC•CADILLAC GOLF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
PRESENTED BY UK HEALTHCARE
LEACHMAN BUICK•GMC•CADILLAC SCHOLARSHIP
$500 one-time scholarship given to a student-athlete who exhibits high academic achievement, leadership and good citizenship.
- Girls’ Winner: Maddi Jo Benton, Estill County
- Boys’ Winner: Will Warms, DuPont Manual
2023-2024 KHSAA Golf Hard Card
2023-2024 KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Local Rules and Conditions of Competition for KHSAA Events
Play is governed by the Rules of Golf effective January 2019, and where applicable, by the following Local Rules and Terms of the Competition. Committee Procedures refers to the Committee Procedures section in the current Official Guide to the Rules of Golf. The Committee refers to the Tournament Committee assigned to each event. The Committee is the KHSAA staff through the manager at all KHSAA postseason competitions. Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule is the general penalty (2-strokes in Stroke Play / Loss of Hole in Match Play)
Abnormal Course Conditions
Ground Under Repair is any area encircled by a white line, including gallery crosswalks (except dropping zones or out of bounds), newly trenched areas, including grass-covered cables, and french drains, which are trenches filled with rocks or […]
07/25/23 – Golf Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Golf is available through the KHSAA School Log-in Page. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
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“.
Below is additional information:
- July 24 to August 17 – the Golf Clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- August 18 to September 1 – the Golf Clinic may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- September 2 to September 16 – the Golf 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 […]
07/11/2023- Fall Sports Tryout Reminders
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
- Required activity (including tryouts) can begin for Cross Country, Field Hockey, […]
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.
05/11/23 – Board Approves Future Golf State First Round Sites
The KHSAA Board of Control, at its annual May meeting, approved additional Golf State First Round Sites. The Board’s goal is to establish at minimum a three-year advance rotation to assist coaches in future planning for course access leading up to the events.
State Site #1 State Site #2 State Site #3 2023 Calvert City Country Club* Kenton County Golf Courses (Willows Course), Independence* Winchester Country Club* 2024 Hopkinsville Golf Club* Shelbyville Country Club Eagles Nest Country Club, Somerset 2025 Drake Creek Golf Club, Ledbetter TBD Juniper Hill Golf Course, Frankfort*-previously announced host sites
It is the desire of the Board to approve a State Site #2 course for 2025 at its upcoming July Meeting. Site specifications are available and any course/member school can submit an application below.
State First-Round Site Specifications
https://khsaa.org/golf-state-first-round-site-specifications/
State First-Round Host Site Application
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05/10/23 – Board of Control Accepts Reports of Member Survey Results, State Legislation, Officials Licensing
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 […]
03/22/23 – Future Golf State First Round Sites Solicitation
The KHSAA is seeking Golf Courses and schools to serve as sites and hosts for future Golf State First Rounds.
The KHSAA Staff and Board, working with Golf House of Kentucky staff, is seeking a three-year advance selection for playing seasons 2024, 2025, and 2026.
The third and final site for the 2023 season was finalized during the Board’s February meeting with Winchester Country Club slated to host Site #3. Previously announced were Calvert City Country Club (Site #1) and Kenton County Courses (Willows Course – Site #2). Hopkinsville Country Club was previously approved to serve as Host Site #1 for 2024.
2023 (Sept. 25-27)
Site #1 – Calvert City Country Club
Site #2 – Kenton County Golf Courses (Willows Course), Independence
Site #3 – Winchester Country Club
2024 (Sept. 25-27)
Site #1 – Hopkinsville Country Club
Site #2 – TBD
Site #3 – TBD
2025 (Sept. 30-Oct. 2)
Site #1 – TBD
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02/22/23 – Board of Control Approves Adoption of Girls’ Wrestling
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 […]
02/07/23 – Board Finalizes Golf State First Round Sites for 2023
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)
State […]
01/18/23 – Board of Control Approves Football Realignment, RPI Revision, Jenkins Placement in Region 14
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 18, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving football realignment and revisions to the RPI calculations, as well as the placement of Jenkins in Region 14 for basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.
The Board’s approved football realignment will be effective during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The current enrollment data used for the 2023 and 2024 classifications are from the 2019-20 and 2022-23 school years. Following significant discussion, the Board elected to adopt a two-year alignment so that the realignment process could begin anew next year (in conjunction with the receipt of fall 2023 enrollment numbers) to allow completion by February 2024, giving schools more than one year to resolve scheduling issues for 2025 and beyond.
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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11/16/22 – Board of Control Approves Items Passed at Annual Meeting, Distribution of Enrollment Information, Wrestling State First Round Site
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 16, 2022
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its third regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving items passed at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Schools and the authorization to distribute enrollment information to be used in classification upon receipt from Kentucky Department of Education, as well as the recommendation for Atherton to host the 2023 Wrestling State First Round for Regions 1-4.
On Sept. 22, the KHSAA conducted its Annual Meeting at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Delegates in attendance voted on proposals submitted by the Board for consideration, as required by 702 KAR 7:065 and the annual review of Association rules. The passing of Proposal 2022-01 to amend Bylaw 9 to remove basketball pre-practice restrictions on students in grade 9 and above who have already represented a school was officially approved for 2023-24 adoption by the Board at Wednesday’s meeting. The change […]
10/02/22 – Leachman/KHSAA Golf State Finals Head to Bowling Green
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 2, 2022
The state championship slate for the 2022-23 academic year will crown its first champions with the finals of the 2022 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac Golf State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare this week at the Bowling Green Country Club. This is the 17th consecutive season the KHSAA has brought its championships to the club. The boys’ tournament is up first with the opening round at 8 a.m. CT on Tuesday, Oct. 4, followed by the final round starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Girls’ action begins on Friday, Oct. 7, with championship play wrapping up on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Tickets are required for all spectators at this year’s tournaments and are available online only at khsaatickets.org. There will be no on-site cash or credit card sales, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance to expedite the admission process.
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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 […]
2022-2023 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Results/Entries
Media Info-Tee Times/Leaderboards/Results09/02/22 – Golf Nominations Sought for Male & 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 golf 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 the […]
07/27/22 – Golf Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Golf is now available. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) and 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“.
COACHES
- July 27 to August 18 – the Golf Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- August 19 to September 2 – the Golf Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- September 3 to September 17 – the Golf Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw […]
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 […]
05/11/22 – Board Approves Golf State First Round Sites
The KHSAA Board of Control approved site rotations for 2022 and future years for hosts of the First Round of the Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac Girls’ and Boys’ State Golf Tournaments.
2022
State Site#1-Owensboro Country Club (Owensboro)
State Site #2-Heritage Hill Golf Course (Shepherdsville)
State Site #3-Winchester Country Club (Winchester)
2023
State Site #1-Calvert City Country Club (Calvert City)
State Site #2-Kenton County Golf Courses (Independence)
State Site #3-TBD
2024
State Site #1-Hopkinsville Country Club (Hopkinsville)
State Site #2-TBD
State Site #3-TBD
Previous Board action approved added after Regional play, an additional round of golf, deemed the State First Round, to be conducted across three locations. Each State First Round will include four defined Regions with each Region advancing 20 golfers to the State First Round for a total of 80 golfers at each site (Site #1 will include Regions 1-4, Site #2 will include Regions 5-8, and Site #3 will include Regions 9-12).
In […]
05/12/22 – Board of Control approves girls’ basketball hosting extension, volleyball schedule adjustment, state first-round golf format
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 12, 2022
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year this week at the KHSAA Office, approving a variety of items that affect 2022-23 and beyond.
The Board agreed in principle to extend the Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® host site agreement with Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center through 2028, matching the venue’s current agreement to host the Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® through the same season.
Rather than directly author any proposed Bylaw changes for this fall, the Board directed the Commissioner to assist member schools in such authorship if so desired by the membership.
The Board adjusted the schedule of dates for the 2022 Volleyball State Championship to assist schools with travel costs in light of weekend housing costs surrounding the 2022 Breeders’ Cup, with the quarterfinal through finals rounds being played on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 3-4.
The Board approved the […]
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 […]
01/21/22 – Board Adopts Revisions to Golf Postseason for 2022-2023
The Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Office, approving changes to the golf playoff format, effective fall 2022. The changes will significantly increase the number of golfers advancing beyond the Regional Tournament, and create a State First Round of play to expand postseason opportunities.
After Regional play, an additional round of golf, deemed the State First Round, will be conducted across three locations. Each State First Round will include four defined Regions with each Region advancing 20 golfers to the State First Round for a total of 80 golfers at each site (Site #1 will include Regions 1-4, Site #2 will include Regions 5-8, and Site #3 will include Regions 9-12).
In contrast to the previous format that advanced the winning team and top seven individuals not on the qualifying team, the newly adopted format will advance the top […]
01/19/22- Board of Control approves expansion of State Qualifiers and Teams, Realignment of Basketball Region 4, Declines to adopt Basketball Shot Clock and Expands Baseball and Softball Seasons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 19, 2022
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Office, approving changes to the golf playoff format, effective fall 2022. The changes will increase the number of golfers advancing beyond the Regional tournament, and create a State First Round of play to expand postseason opportunities.
After Regional play, an additional round of golf, deemed the State First Round, will be conducted across three locations. Each State First Round will include four defined Regions with each Region advancing advance 20 golfers to the State First Round for a total of 80 golfers at each site.
In contrast to the previous format that advanced the winning team and seven at-large qualifiers, the newly adopted format will advance the top two teams and the top 10 individuals from non-advancing teams.
Thirty golfers from each State First Round site will advance […]
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 […]
10/08/21- 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 […]
10/01/21 – Leachman/KHSAA State Golf to Kick Off the 2021-22 State Championships Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2021
The state championship slate for the 2021-22 academic year gets started next week with the 2021 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships (Oct. 4-9) at the Bowling Green Country Club. This is the 16th-consecutive season the KHSAA has brought its championships to the club. The girls’ tournament is up first with the opening round at 7 a.m. CT on Tuesday, Oct. 5, followed by the final 18 holes starting at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Boys’ action begins on Friday, Oct. 8, with championship play wrapping up on Saturday, Oct. 9.
Tickets are required for all spectators at this year’s tournaments and are available online only at khsaatickets.org. There will be no on-site cash or credit card sales, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance to expedite the admission process. Tickets will be redeemed on patrons’ phones on the path towards holes one […]
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 […]
2021-2022 State Golf Championships Awards and Honors
2021 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championship Scholarship winners
Girls’ Scholarship Winner – Taylor Messer, Clay County
Boys’ Scholarship Winner – Gage Gregory, Wayne County
08/24/21 – Golf Nominations Sought for Male & 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 golf 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 the […]
2021-2022 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Results/Entries
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2022-2023 KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Local Rules and Conditions of Competition for KHSAA Events
Play is governed by the Rules of Golf effective January 2019, and where applicable, by the following Local Rules and Terms of the Competition. Committee Procedures refers to the Committee Procedures section in the current Official Guide to the Rules of Golf. The Committee refers to the Tournament Committee assigned to each event. The Committee is the KHSAA staff through the manager at all KHSAA postseason competitions. Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule is the general penalty (2-strokes in Stroke Play / Loss of Hole in Match Play)
Abnormal Course Conditions
Ground Under Repair is any area encircled by a white line, including gallery crosswalks (except dropping zones or out of bounds), newly trenched areas, including grass-covered cables, and french drains, which are trenches filled with rocks or […]
08/09/21 – Golf Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Golf is now available beginning today, August 9. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) and 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“.
COACHES
August 9 to September 6 – the Golf Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
September 7 to September September 19 – the Golf Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
September 20 to September 27 – the Golf Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the Bylaw […]
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
05/05/21 – Board of Control Approves Football Playoff Format Changes for 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2021
The Board of Control conducted its final meeting of the 2020-21 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Offices, during which time it addressed the football playoff structure after reviewing the results of a recent survey of the membership.
Following a presentation by the Football Coaches Association at its previous meeting regarding its preference for bracketing in the first two rounds of the playoffs, the board directed staff to seek a position from the official spokesperson from each member school (Principal or Designated Representative) per Bylaw 1 via a survey of the football playing schools.
The Board of Control originally changed football bracketing prior to the 2019 season to conduct play intra-district for those rounds, partially due to travel and financial concerns with those contests in prior years. The change, when implemented, was to span the entire four-year alignment period. The alternative was proposed within the membership to pair […]
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-
10/02/20 – Leachman/KHSAA State Golf Championships Set For Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2020
The first state championship of the 2020-21 academic year will take place next week, as the 2020 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships (Oct. 5-10) return to the Bowling Green Country Club for the 15th-consecutive season. The boys’ tournament begins with the opening round at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, followed by the second 18 holes on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The girls’ championship opens with first round action on Friday, Oct. 9, with the final 18 holes slated for Saturday, Oct. 10.
The KHSAA will utilize Golf Genius for its scoring software this year, with one player in each group entering scores from a mobile device following each hole. Live scores entered in this manner will be considered unofficial, as players will be required to finalize their round in the official scoring area following completion of their 18 holes.
The state championship will follow all guidelines outlined in the […]
2020 Leachman/KHSAA Girls State Golf Results/Tee Times/Info
The tee times are currently be reviewed and revised in coordination with the Golf House of Kentucky and its recommendations. The results will be posted by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 1.
2020 Leachman/KHSAA Boys State Golf Results/Tee Times/Info
The tee times are currently be reviewed and revised in coordination with the Golf House of Kentucky and its recommendations. The results will be posted by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 1.
2020 State Golf Championships Awards and Honors
2020 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championship Scholarship winners
Girls’ Scholarship Winner – Claire Whitaker, Murray
Boys’ Scholarship Winner – John Howie III, Spencer County
09/30/20 – State Golf Participant Information
This information is for Athletic Directors and coaches of boys’ and girls’ golf teams and individuals that advanced to next week’s Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships at Bowling Green Country Club.
Congratulations on advancing to the event next week. While golf has started on its normal dates, we all know that this fall has not been normal. Below you will find preliminary state event participation. Please review it carefully as there are several changes due to COVID-19.
Most importantly within the instructions is that there will not be on-site group rules meetings due to social distancing. These meetings will be conducted via Zoom web conference on Friday, Oct. 2 at 9 and 10:30 a.m. (ET) for boys’ coaches and 1:30 and 3 p.m. (ET) for girls’ coaches. It is important that a representative (AD or coach) participate in one of the conferences as you will be responsible for communicating information to your participants. Instructions for […]
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 – Golf Nominations Sought for Male & 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 golf 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 event 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 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 […]
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