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10/20/25 – Wrestling Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The required KHSAA Wrestling Online Rules Clinic for coaches and officials is now available through Arbitersports.
COACHES
The required KHSAA Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard. The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
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:
Accessing_and_Completing_Online_Rules_Clinics_and_Other_Bylaw_25_Requirements_on_ArbiterSports
If you are having difficulties finding your requirements dashboard following the instructions above, it can be found at the following link: https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
- Deadlines for Coaches:
- October 20 – November 9 – the clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- November 10 – […]
10/20/25 – KHSAA Fall League of Legends Final In-person Match Information
Following a review of enrollment data, we did not have enough participation this season to offer one of the inaugural Esports Titles – League of Legends in the KHSAA/PlayVS State Championship League. Therefore, there will no longer be an in-person State Championship where we bring the semifinalists to Lexington to face off.
Particpation in this title as been steadily declining year over year nationally.
Rather than just dropping an in-person opportunity this fall, we plan to invite the two furthest-advancing Kentucky League of Legends Teams from the PlayVS Central Regional League to face off in a final match at our in-person Championship scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, at the Cornerstone on the campus of the University of Kentucky. In the event that one of those two teeams cannot come to Lexington, the offer will be extended to the next furthest advancing […]
10/16/25 – Bowling Online Rules Clinic for Coaches Now Available
The required KHSAA Bowling Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
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:
If you are having difficulties finding your requirements dashboard following the instructions above, it can be found at the following link:
https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
Deadlines for Coaches:
- October 13 – November 2 – the clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- November 3 – January 10 – the […]
10/16/25 – Swim and Dive Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available
The required KHSAA Swim and Dive Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
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:
If you are having difficulties finding your requirements dashboard following the instructions above, it can be found at the following link:
https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
Deadlines for Coaches:
- October 13 – November 2 – the clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- November 3 – January 21 […]
09/27/25 – KHSAA360 Tournament Entry Reminders and Updated Videos
As we both go into the fall postseason tournament events, and as schools begin entering Basketball Christmas Tournaments, we wanted to provide some important reminders concerning tournament entry in the KHSAA360 (Arbiter) Tournament Manager.
We will highlight the pitfalls that we have been experiencing this fall season with schools using the tournament manager. Be mindful that for fall postseason events this school year, managers are still required to send regular brackets to brackets@khsaa.org, in addition to entering the events in the KHSAA360 Tournament manager to facilitate officials’ assignments and a variety of other objectives..
Also, you will find two recently updated videos on how to create a regional soccer tournament and a Christmas basketball tournament.
Tournament Manager Important Reminders
- All tournaments, whether they be regular season, district or regional, must be built using the Tournament Manager in 360.
- Before creating your tournament, ensure that the sport’s default assignor group is set correctly on […]
10/11/25 – Final Round Recap of Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac Boys’ State Golf Tournament
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2025
The Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac boys’ golf state tournament presented by UK HealthCare has come to a close with St. Xavier winning the team title and McCracken County senior Landon Hunt claiming the individual championship.
Hunt was at 3-under entering Saturday and did even better in the final round, finishing with a tournament-best 8-under 136.
St. Xavier wraps up their unprecedented 22nd boys’ golf championship with a two-day total of 578 (+2), holding off the 3-time defending state champion Madison Central (585, +9). The Tigers were led by Brody Alexander, Luc Kelty, and Will Stuart finished individually 2-3-4 behind Landon Hunt.
INDIVIDUAL TOP-5 FINISHERS
1. Landon Hunt – McCracken Co. -8 (136)
2. Luc Kelty – St. Xavier -5 (139)
3. Will Stuart – St. Xavier -1 (143)
T5. Brody Alexander – St. Xavier 272 (E)
T5. Seth Barker – Madison Central 272 (E) […]
10/10/25 – Boys’ Golf Day 2 Pairings
Pairings for day two of the 2025 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac Boys’ Golf State Championships presented by UK HealthCare have been published to the KHSAA website and GolfGenius.
The second round will begin at 8 a.m. (CDT) with tee times starting off No. 1 and No. 10.
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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 291 member schools, both public and non-public. The KHSAA awards 229 state championships to 72 teams and 270 individuals in 21 sports and six sport-activities, funds catastrophic insurance coverage for its more than 109,000 rostered member school student-athletes, provides coaching education and sports safety programs for more than 12,000 coaches and licenses and facilitates the distribution […]
10/10/25 – Opening Round Results: Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac boys’ golf state tournament presented by UK HealthCare
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2025
The opening round of the Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac boys’ golf state tournament presented by UK HealthCare is complete with Landon Hunt (McCracken Co.) atop the leaderboard. The senior carded a 68 (-4) on Friday afternoon at the Bowling Green Country Club.
Colton Woosley of South Oldham is one shot back after shooting a 71 (-3).
We have a 3-way tie for third place with Will Judd (Christian Academy, Louisville), Luc Kelty (St. X), and Carson Nicholas (Henry Clay) each securing a 70 (-2).
Eli Wade (Greenwood) and Will Stuart (St. X) are in the hunt, just three shots back of the leader.
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (Under par scores only)
1. Landon Hunt – McCracken Co. (68) -4
2. Colton Woosley – South Oldham (69) -3
T3. Will Judd – Christian Academy of Louisville (70) -2
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10/10/2025 – Competitive Cheer Regional Information Available
Information regarding the KHSAA Competitive Cheer Regional competitions for the 2025-26 season has been posted on the KHSAA website. Several items for participating schools to review are available on the Competitive Cheer page of the KHSAA website prior to the competition. This includes regional instructions for managers, participating teams, and fans, as well as a detailed time schedule for each region.
INSTRUCTIONS/DECLARATIONS
- A link to the regional instructions is provided here: REGIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Declaration numbers have been compiled for 2025-26:
REGIONAL TIME SCHEDULES
- Detailed time schedules for each region have also been posted, changes may occur as schools double-check for accuracy.
- A final email will be sent once the schedule is set.
10/08/25 – Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac Girls’ Golf State Finals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2025
The Madison Central girls’ golf team has captured its third state crown with a new state record of 604 in the 2025 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac golf state tournament presented by UK HealthCare.
Sacred Heart’s Keira Yun rallied on to win the individual championship with a two-day total of 138.
Here are the top five in both individual and team competition.
Individual
1. Keira Yun – Sacred Heart (-6) *138
2. Trinity Beth – Marshall Co. (-2) *142
3. Madison Glisson – Ballard Memorial (E) *144
4. Athena Singh – Rowan Co. (+1) *145
5. Kenzie Willen – Cumberland Co. (+2) *146
Team
1. Madison Central – 604 (+28)
2. Lexington Christian – 616 (+40)
3. Sacred Heart – 621 (+45)
4. Daviess Co. – 655 (+79)
5. Marshall Co. – 657 (+81)
10/07/25 – Girls’ Golf Day 2 Pairings
Pairings for day two of the 2025 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac Girls’ Golf State Championships presented by UK HealthCare have been published to the KHSAA website and GolfGenius.
The second round will begin at 8 a.m. (CDT) with tee times starting off No. 1 and No. 10.
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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 291 member schools, both public and non-public. The KHSAA awards 229 state championships to 72 teams and 270 individuals in 21 sports and six sport-activities, funds catastrophic insurance coverage for its more than 109,000 rostered member school student-athletes, provides coaching education and sports safety programs for more than 12,000 coaches and licenses and facilitates the distribution […]
10/07/25 – Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac Girls’ Golf State Tournament First Round Scores
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2025
The opening round of the 2025 Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac girls’ golf state tournament presented by UK HealthCare concludes with Marshall County’s Trinity Beth as the clubhouse leader for the individual championship.
Madison Central rallied late and holds a 5-shot lead after day one.
Here are the Top 5 for the individual and team titles heading into Wednesday.
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION
1. Trinity Beth (Marshall Co.) -2 (70)
T2. Keira Yun (Sacred Heart) -1 (71)
T2. Kenzie Wallen (Cumberland Co. ) -1 (71)
T2. Madison Glisson (Ballard Memorial) -1 (71)
T5. Mollie Neeley (Madison Central) E (72)
T5. Athena Singh (Rowan Co.) E (72)
T5. Heidi Mitchell (Collegiate) E (72)
TEAM COMPETITION
1. Madison Central +12 (300)
2. Lexington Christian +17 (305)
3. Sacred Heart +18 (306)
4. Marshall […]
10/07/25 – Girls’ Golf First Round Start Time Pushed Back to 12 PM
Due to the forecast of inclement weather in the area this morning, including lightning and thunderstorms, the start time for round one of the girls’ golf championship has been pushed back to 12 p.m. (CDT). Tee sheets for the shotgun start will be revised and updated in GolfGenius as soon as possible.
The range will open at 10:30 a.m., weather permitting.
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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 291 member schools, both public and non-public. The KHSAA awards 229 state championships to 72 teams and 270 individuals in 21 sports and six sport-activities, funds catastrophic insurance coverage for its more than 109,000 rostered member school student-athletes, provides coaching education and sports […]
10/07/25 – WEATHER UPDATE: Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac Girls’ Golf State Tournament
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2025
Due to the inclement weather conditions in Bowling Green for the opening round of the Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac Girls’ Golf State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare, the start time has been pushed back until 12 p.m. (CDT).
The range will open at 10:30 A.M. (CST) weather permitting.
Tee sheets will be revised and updated in GolfGenius as soon as possible.
Any decisions regarding the second round (format, schedule, etc.) will depend on the progress made in the first round. It is the intention of all involved, at this time, to complete the tournament on Wednesday, following two complete rounds of play.
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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 […]
10/06/25 – Girls’ Golf Day 1 Practice Range Allotments
Practice range access for day one of the girls’ golf state championship is outlined below for each player.
6:00 AM – 6:35 AM Owen County Baumann Andie Owen County Chappell Lexie Owen County Klips Ava Owen County Hardesty Lucy Owen County Dunavent Lucy Mercy Academy DeFazio Sophia Mercy Academy Craig Ella Mercy Academy Shaw Kelton Mercy Academy Jarvi Allison Mercy Academy McCarron Lillian Montgomery County Easterling Madison Montgomery County Lykins Hannah Montgomery County Terry Addison Montgomery County Patrick Peyton Montgomery County Whaley Macy Barren County Lucy Zalla Dixie Heights Tatjana Andracenko DuPont Manual Luna Wang Lexington Catholic Parker Haddix Ohio County Briar Vender Russell County Carleen Meyers Wayne County Abby Reagan North Oldham Lilly Muschinski Ohio County Molly Amos Ryle Anika Okuda West Jessamine Cassidy Reams St. Henry […]
10/06/25 – KHSAA Leachman Buick GMC Golf State Tournament Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2025:In light of the imminent, inclement weather conditions in the forecast for Tuesday, the first round of the KHSAA Leachman Buick GMC girls’ state golf tournament will be adjusted to begin with an 8 a.m. (CDT) shotgun start at Bowling Green CC.
Tee sheets will be revised and updated in GolfGenius as soon as possible. Time allotments for range times will follow for all players. Please note, players will be limited to 7-8 minutes of warm-up time on the range. As a reminder, 90 players will be warming up, so please be mindful and courteous to all players.
Announcements will begin on the back lawn at 7:50 a.m. CDT sharp. PLEASE ensure that all players and coaches are present. Please plan to pick up your player information packet (scorecards & notices) at the KHSAA tent in the outside pavilion area. […]
10/06/25 – Format Adjusted for Opening Round of Girls’ Golf State Tournament
In light of the imminent, inclement weather conditions in the forecast for Tuesday, the first round of the girls’ state golf tournament will be adjusted to begin with an 8 a.m. (CDT) shotgun start at Bowling Green CC.
Tee sheets will be revised and updated in GolfGenius as soon as possible. Time allotments for range times will follow for all players. Please note, players will be limited to 7-8 minutes of warm-up time on the range. As a reminder, 90 players will be warming up, so please be mindful and courteous to all players.
Announcements will begin on the back lawn at 7:50 a.m. CDT sharp. PLEASE ensure that all players and coaches are present. Please plan to pick up your player information packet (scorecards & notices) at the KHSAA tent in the outside pavilion area. Coaches, officials and any ADA carts will be permitted to take players to their starting holes AFTER announcements.
Any […]
10/6/25 – Archery Start Date – December 1st
Just a quick reminder about the change to Bylaw 23 regarding Archery, approved at last year’s annual meeting.Starting with the 2025-26 school year, the first contest date for archery has been moved from October 1st to December 1st. Schools are allowed to schedule a two-week tryout window between the first day of school and December 1st.
With school approval, students may participate in NASP tournaments prior to December 1, provided that:
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The event is listed on the NASP website, and
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It follows all NASP rules and regulations.
See below for all the details regarding Bylaw 23 and Archery. Please reach out if you have any further questions.
Bylaw 23. Limitation of Seasons
SEC. 15) SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS- OTHER SPORT-ACTIVITIES- ARCHERY- BOYS/COED AND GIRLS
a) The first organized practice shall not take place before December 1.
b) The opportunity to participate in regular season contests shall end at […]
10/03/25 – Tee Times Published for State Golf Final Round
Tee Times for the 2025 Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac State Golf Final Round presented by UK HealthCare have been published to the KHSAA website and GolfGenius.
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 competition, only the $15 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.
Coaches meeting Bylaw 25 KHSAA Coaching Requirements shall receive a Course Pass (Coaches’ Lanyard) based upon the number of team qualifiers.
- One-Two (1-2) qualifier(s) affords a maximum of two (2) course passes;
- Three (3) to five (5) qualifiers afford a maximum of three (3) course passes.
Any additional coaches in attendance will be required to purchase a ticket […]
10/6/2025 – List of Items Needed for Annual Required Financial Aid Report
ALL KHSAA member schools are required to complete the annual financial aid report in compliance with Bylaw 11 for the 2024-2025 academic year. To assist Principals and Athletic Directors in preparing for this report, this checklist of information is provided so that you can spend a few days gathering the required data and information before the deadline to complete the report.
Member schools will have until October 31 to submit this year’s survey. Gathering this information before clicking the link to submit should allow you to quickly complete the report in an expedited fashion. Assistant Commissioner Sarah Bridenbaugh (sbridenbaugh@khsaa.org) will be the primary contact for sending out the request for submissions and should be able to address any questions you may have. The link to submit the report will be sent to the Designated Representative on October 13.
The following is a list of information you should have available when submitting the 2024-2025 Financial Aid Report:
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Loading…2025 State: Field Hockey Draw and Pairings
2025 Fall Brackets for Draw Show : FH Pairings 2025 KHSAA State Field Hockey Tournament Christian Academy, Louisville (Semifinals: October 27 / Finals: October 29) State Quarterfinal Round (Team in Top Bracket/First Listed will be Home Team) RW-B draws RRU-A RW-D draws RRU-C RW-A draws RRU-B RW-C draws RRU-D09/30/25 – Cross Country Postseason Updates
As the Cross Country postseason approaches, additional details for the KHSAA regional meets are now available to member schools.
REGIONAL DATES/SITES/TIMES
Class 1A Host School Manager Email Date Race Times Region 1 Logan County Josh Frick josh.frick@logan.kyschools.us 25-Oct 9:00 AM Boys 9:45 Girls *CT Region 2 Thomas Nelson Matt Hoyes matt.hoyes@nelson.kyschools.us 25-Oct 3:00 PM Boys 3:45 PM Girls *ET Region 3 Trinity (Louisville) @ Seneca Park Sean Duggins duggins@trinityrocks.com 25-Oct 1:30 PM Boys 2:15 PM Girls *ET Region 4 Notre Dame @ Idlewild Park Janet Carl carlj@ndapandas.org 25-Oct 1:00 PM Boys 1:45 PM Girls *ET Region 5 Shelby County Lee Harris les.harris@shelby.kyschools.us 25-Oct 1:30 PM Boys 2:15 PM Girls *ET Region 6 Morgan County Jamie Brunk kybrunk@mrtc.com 25-Oct 1:30 PM Boys 2:15 PM Girls *ET Region 7 Ashland Blazer @ Central Park Jim Conway james.conway@ashland.kyschools.us 25-Oct 12:00 PM Boys 1:00 PM Girls *ET Class 2A Host School Manager Email Date Race Times Region 1 […]09/30/25 – Fall Draw Show to Air October 1 on NFHS Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
Pairings for the 2025 KHSAA Field Hockey, Soccer and Girls’ Volleyball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare will be unveiled on Wednesday, October 1st at 1:30 p.m. ET during the KHSAA’s annual Fall Championship Draw Show.
The 2025 Fall Championship Draw Show will air on khsaa.tv via the NFHS Network at no cost to viewers, live from the KHSAA offices in Lexington.
The 2025 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament will begin on Saturday, October 25, with quarterfinal games being played on campus sites. Play continues with the semifinals and championship on Monday, October 27, and Wednesday, October 29, at Christian Academy-Louisville.
The KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer State Tournaments will open with first-round matches on October 21-22, followed by the quarterfinals on October 25. Both initial rounds will be played on campus sites. The semifinals (October 28-29) will be hosted at Paul Laurence Dunbar, and the finals […]
09/29/25 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Football, Volleyball, and Field Hockey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 29, 2025
The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index rankings for the 2025 football, girls’ volleyball, and field hockey seasons have been posted.
Initial RPI rankings can be found through the links below:
RPI is a tool developed for all team sports using the official KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard data, modeled after, but not identical to, similar measurement tools. It is provided for a variety of reasons, including district tiebreaking and football bracketing, and as a means to increase publicity, interest and promotion of interscholastic athletics. RPI is also used as a tiebreaking/contest-result mechanism to decide seeded district games that are not played by the deadline. RPI rankings are updated on an hourly basis but are not calculated for teams with missing scores from the previous day. Therefore, it is essential for results to remain comprehensive for […]
09/26/25 – Girls’ Volleyball Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Girls’ Volleyball participants for 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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 2026. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2025-2026 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 […]
09/26/25 – KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Begins Monday
WHAT IS HYPE?
HYPE is a one-day student leadership conference where students will enjoy educational interaction with each other to discuss issues and garner information to take back and share/implement with their teams and student body. The event is staged and presented by the KHSAA Student-Athlete Group. This year, more than 500 students will be attending over the course of two days.
DATES/LOCATIONS
Monday, September 29 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St. Lexington, next to Rupp Arena)
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Tuesday, September 30 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St. Lexington, next to Rupp Arena).
COST
There is no charge to attend. Schools are responsible for transportation and meals.
SCHEDULE
8:15-8:40 a.m. – Registration
8:45-9:00 a.m. – Opening Session
9:05-9:55 a.m. – Breakout Session #1
10:05-10:55 a.m. – Breakout Session #2
11:05 a.m.-11:55 p.m. – Breakout Session #3
12:05-12:45 p.m. – Featured Speaker – […]
09/26/25 – State Golf First Round Pairings
Pairings for the first round of the Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac Golf State Championships presented by UK HealthCare have been published to GolfGenius and are available through the KHSAA website.
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 event. For those who wait to purchase on the day of the event, only the $15 Game Day ticket will be available. Tickets to the event are only available online. There will be no cash sales at the events.
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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 […]
09/23/25- Nominations Sought For Midway Football Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Football participants for 2025-2026.
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 2025-2026 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-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner will be announced early in the postseason, and current plans call for the winners to be recognized at an awards banquet at Midway University in early summer 2026. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2025-2026 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete-of-the-Year and announced at the banquet. All winners will also receive their recognition at the planned banquet.
The deadline for […]
09/22/25 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Soccer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 22, 2025
The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index rankings for the 2025 soccer season, as well as the initial statistical leader reports for the 2025 football, girls’ volleyball and field hockey seasons, have been posted.
Initial soccer RPI rankings can be found through the links below:
RPI is a tool developed for all team sports using the official KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard data, modeled after, but not identical to, similar measurement tools. It is provided for a variety of reasons, including district tiebreaking and football bracketing, and as a means to increase publicity, interest, and promotion of interscholastic athletics. RPI is also used as a tiebreaking/contest-result mechanism to decide seeded district games that are not played by the deadline. RPI rankings are updated on an hourly basis, but are not calculated for teams with missing scores from the previous day. […]
09/19/2025 – Fall Esports Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The required KHSAA Fall Esports Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
Note – regardless of the season(s) you coach in, you will only need to take this clinic one time.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
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:
09/19/25 – Final Reminder: Fall ’25 Esports Registration ends TONIGHT & Important Update on League of Legends
As mentioned in front of our member schools that were in Lexington yesterday, 9/18, at our Annual Meeting of Schools, Registration for the Fall ’25 Esports Season ends tonight at 11:59 PM League time.
If teams do not make it in today, they will not be able to participate in this Fall Season.(full season details and reminders can be found at the following link:https://khsaa.org/09-15-25-khsaa-playvs-fall-2025-esports-registration-deadline-is-friday-9-19/)
Important Update on the Status of League of Legends for this Fall
At this time, we only have 9 teams statewide enrolled in League of Legends, which is well below the 20-team limit for a balanced season.
This probably isn’t a surprise to many, as it isn’t a Kentucky-specific issue, but part of the broader trend we’ve seen with League of Legends declining in popularity across the country.
To give students a better experience, if we do not get to the minimum of 20 today, we will have […]
09/18/25 – Annual meeting of the KHSAA Delegate Assembly Held in Lexington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 18, 2025
The annual meeting of the KHSAA was held on Thursday afternoon at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. The KHSAA Delegate Assembly voted 168-52 in favor of Bylaw 6 allowing athletes who have participated in 20% or less of games played to transfer to another school with no penalty. The current rule applies the one-year penalty for ineligibility with any varsity participation without a minimum. The Delegate Assembly is composed of one representative of the 291 member schools with 244 of those schools represented at this year’s meeting.
Additionally, the Delegate Assembly voted 204-13 on Bylaw 7 which keeps foreign exchange and other foreign students, to clarify eligibility for F-1 VISA students staying multiple years, effective with those placed initially during the 2026-27 school year
KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett said, “We are always pleased when our membership actively is involved in the management of what they do everyday. This […]
09/17/25 – Board of Control conducts second meeting of 2025-26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 17, 2025
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its second regularly scheduled meeting of the 2025-26 academic year on Wednesday, which will continue on Thursday in Lexington, with the Board of Control voting 13-5 to adopt a shot clock for boys and girls varsity basketball beginning in the 2027-28 high school season.
Thirty-two state associations throughout the country currently use a shot clock in some manner, and Kentucky will implement the use of a 35-second shot clock in two years. KHSAA member schools can continue getting accustomed to a shot clock for the 2025-2026, but it will not be used in postseason until 2028.
The Louisville Invitational Tournament and several other events experimented with a 35-second shot clock last season, and the reps from Louisville said it went off without any problems.
It has long been an area of discussion throughout the Commonwealth, with the board’s final decision backed by several members […]
09/16/25 – Media Credential Application for remainder of 2025 is now open
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for fall state championships (golf, field hockey, soccer, cross country, volleyball, football, competitive cheer, and dance) 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 […]
09/15/25 – Initial Stats Leaders Report Released for Soccer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
The first official KHSAA statistical leader reports for the 2025 soccer season have been posted. If your team is missing stats for more than two games, those stats WILL NOT be included.
Stat leader reports are updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET
Statistical entry is required of all member schools, and those failing to meet the requirement to enter stats are subject to penalties from the Commissioner’s office, including fines and other actions within the constraints of Bylaw 27.
Member schools are solely responsible for submitting and validating the accuracy of statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not updated, that likely means the team in question did […]
09/15/25 – KHSAA/PlayVS Fall 2025 Esports Registration Deadline is FRIDAY, 9/19
The deadline to register (and therefore, participate) in the Fall ’25 KHSAA/PlayVS Esports Season is this Friday, September 19 @ 11:59 PM League Time.
Please get your teams registered and onboarded as soon as possible so we can make certain that we have enough participation in each of our seven titles to keep them in the KHSAA State Championship League – including our new Fall ’25 3v3 Title, Street Fighter 6.
New schools – you still have time. Contact Kentucky@playvs.com (and CC me) to get scheduled with a PlayVS representative to walk you through the steps.
Note that players from your direct feeder Middle School can play up for their high school team, as long as they are at least 13 years old. For players below 13, PlayVS continues to offer its Middle School League.
As of today, Monday, September 15, our current numbers are as follows:
09/11/25 – Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer participants for 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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 2026. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2025-2026 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 the sport of […]
09/11/25 – Girls’ Volleyball Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Girls’ Volleyball participants for 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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 2026. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2025-2026 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 the sport of Girls’ […]
9/9/25 – Field Hockey 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 Field Hockey participants for 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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 2026. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2025-2026 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 […]
09/08/25 – Dance Rules Clinic Now Available
The required KHSAA Dance Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
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:
If you are having difficulties finding your requirements dashboard following the instructions above, it can be found at the following link:
https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
Deadlines for Coaches:
- September 8 to September 28 – the clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 29 to October 28 – the clinic may be viewed for the makeup […]
09/08/25 – Competitive Cheer Rules Clinic Now Available
The required KHSAA Competitive Cheer Online Rules Clinic is now available through your Arbitersports Eligibility Dashboard.
The clinic is required for all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
If you have yet to log into the KHSAA360 (Arbitersports.com) system prior to receiving this email, you will need to set your password on the arbitersports.com login screen (select “Forgot Password”).
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:
If you are having difficulties finding your requirements dashboard following the instructions above, it can be found at the following link:
https://app.arbitersports.com/eligibility/coach
Deadlines for Coaches:
- September 8 to September 28 – the clinic may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- September 29 to October 28 – the clinic may be viewed for the […]
2025 Girls Soccer Stat Leaders
Stat leader reports are updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET
2025 Boys Soccer Stat Leaders
Stat leader reports are updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET
09/3/25 – Reminder: Fall 2025 Esports Registration Deadline is 9/19/25
Before we get into our fall seasonal reminders, we wanted to let everyone know that, during our summer review meeting with PlayVS, we found out that Kentucky ranked third in the nation last year, behind Georgia and New Mexico, in terms of State Esports Participation!
In addition, Fayette County Public Schools was voted PlayVS’ School District of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year!
As far as reminders, the most pressing is our Registration Deadline
The deadline to register (and therefore, participate) in the Fall ’25 KHSAA/PlayVS Esports Season is Friday, September 19 @ 11:59 PM League Time.
Please get your teams registered and onboarded as soon as possible so we can make certain that we have enough participation in each of our seven titles to keep them in the KHSAA State Championship League – including our new Fall ’25 3v3 Title, Street Fighter 6.
New schools – you still have plenty of time! […]
09/02/25 – 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 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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 2026. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2025-2026 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 […]
08/29/25 – Golf Regional Instructions and Postseason Reminders
Postseason instructions for participating in the upcoming regional golf championships have been published online at KHSAA.org (https://ly.khsaa.org/twmg). 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 22-24.
- A list of host/region managers can be found through the link below:
08/28/25 – KHSAA Board of Control to Hold Special Meeting September 2, 2025
Pursuant to KRS 61.826(2), Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Board of Control President Greg Howard has called a special meeting of the Board of Control for Tuesday morning, September 2, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
- The agenda for the meeting is a single item, the consideration of the final proposal(s) to be considered by the Annual Meeting of the membership on September 18.
- The agenda is posted online at https://portal.ksba.org/public/Agency.aspx?PublicAgencyID=4374&AgencyTypeID=1&BeginDate=07-01-2025&EndDate=06-30-2026
- Per KRS 61.826(3), the meeting will be conducted by video conference, with all members requested to join via the Zoom platform, and no member will attend the meeting at the KHSAA offices.
- All members of the Board of Control joining the meeting shall remain visible on camera at all times while business is being conducted.
- Any member of the general public or media desiring to view the meeting may do so in the Theatre/Board room of the KHSAA main office at 2280 […]
8/27/25- REMINDER- KHSAA to Again Conduct Title IX Education Meetings for All Schools, Middle Schools Invited
As was mentioned at the recently concluded Regional Meetings, the KHSAA will again conduct two Title IX Webinars for 2025-26 on September 11th and 12th. These will be conducted via Zoom to afford the membership more opportunities to appear.
Thursday morning, September 11
- This session will be at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
- To register for this session, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xhj-2VIOTICTs8d2oDl-7g
- The meeting should conclude no later than 12:00 p.m.
Friday morning, September 12
- This session will be at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
- To register for this session, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j3yKWsEQTKyVEiO0C-otKQ
- The meeting should conclude no later than 12:00 p.m.
THESE SEMINARS ARE NOT SOLELY FOR THOSE SCHOOLS WITH A FIELD AUDIT SCHEDULED IN 2025-2026.
This workshop should be extremely beneficial for all member schools as it will review the Title IX Education program that is conducted by the KHSAA as required by State Regulations. Since these meetings are being […]
08/27/25 – LSC stadium to host KHSAA Soccer State Finals
The KHSAA will hold its 2025 boys’ and girls’ soccer finals at the Lexington Sporting Club’s (LSC) recently completed stadium at 200 Shives Drive, Lexington, KY 40509 in Lexington on Nov. 1. Working with Mayor Linda Gorton, the Urban County Council and the Lexington-Fayette County government, along with VisitLex and Bryan Brooks and the staff at the LSC, the Association has been negotiating to hold its championships at that location for more than a year.
“We try, where possible, feasible and affordable, to place our final events in our state’s prime facilities. That is especially difficult in the fall when almost all of our colleges and universities are using their facilities nearly full-time for events and activities by their own students, especially with soccer and volleyball, and with the tremendous limitations on needed space, such as parking, while school is in session,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We are fortunate to […]
08/25/25 – KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open
For the 25th year, the KHSAA will host its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Make plans to attend one of the two events scheduled for Monday, September 29, or Tuesday, September 30. Both events will be held at the Central Bank Center in Lexington
WHAT IS HYPE?
HYPE is a one-day student leadership conference where students will enjoy educational interaction with each other to discuss issues and garner information to take back and share/implement with their teams and student body. The event is staged and presented by the KHSAA Student-Athlete Group.
DATES/LOCATIONS
Monday, September 29 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St. Lexington, next to Rupp Arena)
OR
Tuesday, September 30 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St. Lexington, next to Rupp Arena).
COST
There is no charge to attend. Schools are responsible for transportation and meals.
REGISTER
Register here. The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 23. A […]
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