Swimming Blog Updates
01/21/21 – Board of Control Reviews Status of Winter and Spring Sports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2021
The Board of Control held its fourth regularly-scheduled meeting of the 2020-21 academic year on Thursday at the KHSAA Office, conducting a thorough status review of ongoing operations and championship plans. Staff provided an overview of all winter and spring sports and sport-activities, while outlining considerations and options for the winter events that will be presented for final review at the Board’s next meeting on Feb. 17.
“Today’s meeting provided an opportunity to update the Board of Control and our constituency on the various issues and COVID-19 mitigations facing each of our sports and sport-activities,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “Circumstances change rapidly during the pandemic but we hope to have a clearer picture for how we can proceed with our winter championships when the Board next meets in February.”
Included in the staff’s report on basketball, was a preliminary discussion on ticketing to the 2021 Boys’ and Girls’ […]
12/10/20- Board of Control Confirms Decision to Start Winter Sports Practice December 14
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2020
The Board of Control conducted a special meeting on Thursday morning, upholding its earlier decision by a 12-5 vote to begin practice for winter sports on Dec. 14th and regular-season competition on Jan. 4th. Prior to confirming the start of the winter sports season, the Board voted 12-5 to push back the dates for the boys’ and girls’ Sweet 16® to March 29-April 8 after narrowly defeating other alternative dates, with the event schedule and format to be finalized at a later date in consultation with Rupp Arena.
“These are extremely complex issues. Our Board has spent an extraordinary amount of time examining every aspect surrounding the resumption of sports, particularly those that are indoors and have extreme concerns from public health officials,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “At the same time, there is significant data being shared about the need for students to be engaged with one another […]
11/23/20 – NFHS Officials Part 2 Exam Now Online for BK, SW, WR
We hope our officials continue to be safe and healthy as we look forward to a return to winter sports.
Please note that the NFHS Part 2 exams for licensed officials in the sports of Basketball, Swimming, and Wrestling are now available online. The Part 2 exams will be open until Monday, December 7 at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
The tests will automatically close on December 7 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Login at https://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be considered for assignment to officiate postseason play. The exam is also used for advancements in levels of classification.
First-year officials are not required to take the exam, however, if any first-year official has completed licensing requirements, the test may be taken.
Any official determined to have been involved in the improper administration of the exam, including taking it for another official or having it […]
11/2/20 – Swimming Rules Clinic for Coaches and Officials Now Online
Now that the Healthy at Sports for Swimming has been published, the mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as 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“.
For officials, login to the officials’ subdomain at https://officials.khsaa.org/
OFFICIALS
November 2 to December 28 (Officials) – the Swimming & Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
December 29 to January 17 (Officials) – the Swimming & Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
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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 […]
07/27/20 – Student-Athlete Participation Rises for the 3rd Straight Year to New Record Totals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2020
Student-athlete participation increased for the third-straight year in Kentucky High School Athletic Association sports and sport-activities to reach record levels in 2019-20. A total of 107,166 rostered participants competed across the KHSAA’s 13 sports and six sport-activities according to information submitted by the membership, surpassing last year’s then-record total of 106,931. Football was one of 12 offerings to show an increase from the previous year, breaking a trend of declining participation for the last three years by adding 202 new student-athletes [freshmen, JV, varsity] during the 2019-20 season to remain the state’s most popular sport with 13,277 rostered participants.
“The continued rise in student-athlete participation the last three years emphasizes the importance of school-based athletics in the fabric of the educational experience for these young adults,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “The importance of these coach-to-student and student-to-student relationships is only amplified in these uncertain times, as we strive […]
05/04/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Swimming
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2020
Following the completion of the 2020 KHSAA Swimming & Diving season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport’s Official of the Year Award. Of the 204 licensed officials in swimming, Ruth Ann Bode (Fisherville) and Terri Tonges (Versailles) were chosen as finalists with Bode selected as the 2020 KHSAA Swimming Official of the Year.
The KHSAA will honor the top licensed officials for the 2019-20 season during the course of the year, with the honorees for each sport chosen in the weeks immediately following each respective sport’s championship. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field/court performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport will be named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for his/her sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners […]
04/29/20- Revised Covid-19 Policies and Guidance Issued, May 1 to May 31
THESE REVISIONS ARE IN PLACE FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 to MAY 31.
THESE POLICIES WILL BE REVIEWED REGULARLY FOR EXTENSION AFTER THAT PERIOD OR REVISION DURING THAT PERIOD AS NECESSARY AS STATE, FEDERAL AND CDC POLICIES AND DIRECTIVES CHANGE
RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF THE CAMPUS OF ANY KHSAA MEMBER SCHOOL OR ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ANY MEMBER SCHOOL, OR ITEMS RELATED TO SPORT OR SPORT-ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION DURING THIS PERIOD-
04/14/20 – High School Swimming/Diving Rules Changes Clarify Proper Race Finish, Official Timing Procedures
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 14, 2020) — Providing more clarity on a proper race finish and official timing procedures are among the noteworthy high school swimming and diving rules changes for the 2020-21 school year.
These topics were among those discussed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Swimming and Diving Rules Committee at its annual meeting March 22-23, where a total of six rules changes were recommended for approval. The rules meeting was held in an online format to comply with current health safety guidelines. All recommendations were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Rule 1-1-1 was edited to profile the end wall in more detail. Previously described as “the walls perpendicular to the race course,” the new definition broadens the term to include “the vertical portion of the pool, contiguous surface of the deck and overflow gutter, the front of the starting block or platform, or the touchpad at […]
03/13/20- (revised 04/02/20 and 4/17/20)- Athletic Dead Period Instituted for Athletic Programs in All Sports and Sport-Activities Due to Covid-19
This information is in effect, as stated below, through April 30, 2020. Prior to that time, revised guidance and policy will be issued to be effective May 1 as we all collectively work to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus on our campuses and among our athletes and coaches. Updated 4/2/20 and 4/17/20 based on inquiries from member schools and revised orders from the Governor and CDC Guidance.
This impacts all KHSAA constituents and includes guidance from the Governor, Public Health Officials, the Kentucky Department of Education, and additional guidance from federal authorities. This original directive will continue to be updated regularly. This will be the sole site for information regarding interscholastic athletics in Kentucky involving rostered athletes or those that have participated in practices this year and coaches from KHSAA member schools, as well as the use of interscholastic facilities.
Effective Friday, March 13, all sports and sport-activities, regardless of season, are declared to […]
03/16/20- Update on KHSAA Office Opening/Closing and Staff Availability
In partnership with our State Department of Education, the Governor’s office, our member schools, the NFHS and similar to many other state associations, KHSAA staff has been directed to work remotely from home until at least April 10 (revised 4/2/20). Administrators will available via email. Our hope is to return to the office for regular hours later in April, however, this is a very fluid situation and could change at any time. Updates will be posted online.
As of now and through at least May 1, all activity by rostered participants, coaches and those who have participated in at least one practice session for a middle or high school remain shut down as do all athletic facilities in control of our membership. As we all work together, everyone is hopeful to contain the spread of this virus. Staff will communicate any changes to future events through social media and the KHSAA website.
Closer to May […]
02/19/20 – Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Head to UK Thursday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2020
The Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships will have a different look this year, with the event moving to the Lancaster Aquatic Center on the University of Kentucky campus. The state swim meet was last held at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in 2006 and spent the last 13 years at the University of Louisville’s Ralph Wright Natatorium.
Fans attending this week’s Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships should be advised that backpacks may not be brought into the Lancaster Aquatics Center by the general public per campus policy (http://bit.ly/38IVMou).
On Thursday, parking will only be available in the Purple Lots located on Wildcat Court next to the Softball and Soccer Complex. After 2 p.m. ET, parking will also be available in the Green Lot next to Kroger Field off Cooper Drive.
On Friday and Saturday, fans will be able to park in the Green […]
01/20/20 – Regional Diving Dates/Sites Announced – REVISED
Following action by the KHSAA Board of Control to combine regional diving meets, dates and sites were announced and have since been revised. Below is the current schedule for the events.
Regions 1, 2 & 3
Region 2 Host
Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. (CT)
Owensboro Health Park, Owensboro
Regions 4, 5 & 7
Regions 4/5 Host
Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 4:30 p.m. (ET)
Wright Natatorium, University of Louisville, Louisville
Regions 6, 8 & 9
Region 8 Host
Thursday, Feb. 6 Boys at 8:45 a.m.; Girls at 4:30 p.m. (ET)
Lancaster Aquatics Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington
All divers within a region will be scored separately, with points scored awarded accordingly. There is no change to state qualifications for advancement.
Coaches should contact the host region manager for additional details […]
12/23/19 – Swimming & Diving Nominations Sought For Male and Female Midway 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 Swimming & Diving participants for 2019-2020. Midway University has expanded its partnership to include both male and female nominations for 2019-2020.
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 2019-2020 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but may be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards banquet at Midway University in early June 2020. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2019-2020 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year and announced at the banquet. All winners […]
11/25/19 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Now Online for BK, SW/D & WR Officials
NFHS Part 2 Tests for licensed officials in the sports of Basketball, Swimming & Diving and Wrestling are now available online. The Part 2 exams, required for postseason eligibility, will be open until Monday, December 9 at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
The tests will automatically close at that exact time. Login at https://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be considered for assignment to officiate postseason play.
First-year officials are not required to take the exam, however, if any first-year official has completed licensing requirements, the test may be taken.
Any official determined to have been involved in the improper administration of the exam, including taking it for another official or having it taken by another official, will have the score disregarded for the year and be subject to other penalties in compliance with the jurisdiction of the office through the Federal Court Decree.
Please keep […]
11/19/19 – Board Reviews Fall Sports Championships and Ongoing Operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2019
The Board of Control conducted a lengthy review of the recently completed fall sports and each respective championship, while also discussing ongoing operations and issues during the course of its meeting at the KHSAA Offices on Tuesday. Among the actionable items in the meeting, the Board addressed the format of the Swimming & Diving postseason meets and the future placement for Sayre football.
Over the last few years, staff received multiple requests to restructure region diving competitions due in part to facility issues and a shortage of qualified judges without a connection to a specific school. The situation was exacerbated by the expansion to 40 qualifiers in the state diving competition, with 22 at-large participants potentially leading to competitive issues if there is a perception that the judges are not consistent and objective at each meet.
Following a survey of the membership, 75% of respondents voted in favor of […]
10/5/19 – Swimming & Diving Rules Clinic for Coaches and Officials Online
The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming & Diving is currently available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as 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“.
For officials, login to the officials’ subdomain at https://officials.khsaa.org/
OFFICIALS
October 5 to January 2 (Officials) – the Swimming & Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
January 3 to January 22 (Officials) – the Swimming & Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
January 23 to January 29 (Officials) – the Swimming & […]
09/23/19- KHSAA and Midway University Expand Student-Athlete Awards Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2019
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association and Midway University are expanding their partnership in the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year Awards program to include recognition for males beginning in the fall of 2019. The program originally began in the spring of 2016 as a way for Midway University to honor female student-athletes, and will now include male and female student-athletes for all KHSAA-sanctioned sports and sport-activities.
“We value our partnership with the KHSAA as we expand our on-campus offerings to include male students and male sports and look forward to continuing to get our message out across the Commonwealth to even more student-athletes and potential students,” said Midway University President John P. Marsden, Ph.D.
“It is exciting to expand our relationship with Midway University to coincide with its own expansion of sports offerings,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “This was already a tremendous partnership through its effort to […]
05/08/19 – Board Approves BA/FP Semi-State Sites, Adopts Spectator Conduct Policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2019
The Board of Control conducted its final meeting of the 2018-19 academic year on Tuesday and Wednesday at the KHSAA Offices, approving sites for the upcoming baseball and softball semi-state games while also addressing a number of policy revisions.
Acting on a prior directive from the Board of Control, KHSAA staff has worked throughout the year to secure neutral venues for the baseball and softball semi-state rounds – with a preference given to collegiate sites if possible. The semi-state games will take place Saturday, June 1st, with the Board approving the following sites:
SOFTBALL
Semi-State 1 & 2 (Regions 2 vs. 1 and 4 vs. 3) – Western Kentucky University
Semi-State 3 & 4 (Regions 6 vs. 5 and 8 vs. 7) – University of Louisville
Semi-State 5 (Region 10 vs. 9) – Northern Kentucky University
Semi-State 6 & 7 (Regions 12 vs. 11 and 14 […]
04/22/19 – Six Rules Changes Approved in High School Swimming, Diving
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 22, 2019) — Effective with the 2019-20 high school season, a legal finish now requires the competitor to contact either the touchpad or the finish end coinciding with the individual stroke of the race. With this change, swimmers can legally complete a race by touching the finish end (end wall), regardless of whether the touchpad is activated.
This rules revision, which affects the finish of all strokes used in swimming, was one of two swimming and four diving changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Swimming and Diving Rules Committee at its March 24-26 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommendations were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Rule 8-1-7 now will require swimmers to contact the finish end in the manner prescribed by the individual strokes. Descriptions of the backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle finishes in Rule 8-2 state that a legal finish requires contact with […]
02/20/19 – Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Begin Thursday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2018
The 2019 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 21-23) begin Thursday with the boys’ and girls’ diving preliminaries at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on the University of Louisville campus. Boys’ diving prelims are slated for 12:30-3 p.m. followed by the girls’ diving prelims from 6:30-9 p.m.
This year’s event features a new format, as the entirety of the boys’ swimming and diving championship will be completed on Friday, with the girls’ swimming prelims and & finals contested on Saturday. Boys’ swimming prelims begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, with the diving competition opening the championship finals at 5:30 p.m. and the first swimming events at 7 p.m. Saturday’s schedule of events will follow the same timeline, with the girls’ swimming prelims starting at 10:30 a.m. The girls’ championship begins with the diving finals at 5:30 p.m., followed by the girls’ swimming finals at 7 p.m.
Tickets […]
01/16/19 – Board of Control Sets Sites for State Softball and State Archery; Reviews Football Playoff Format
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2019
In its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Offices, the Board of Control finalized locations for two spring championships while addressing the future playoff structure for football and continuing its research for future revisions to state golf.
Following last year’s action by the Board to transition the state softball tournament from a double-elimination format to single elimination, create an eight-team state tournament and a semi-state round, KHSAA staff sent out information to prospective cities interested in hosting the event. After reviewing information and options from both Lexington and Louisville, the Board approved a recommendation to award the 2019 and 2020 State Softball Championships to the University of Kentucky’s John Cropp Stadium.
“The young ladies in the Commonwealth are so blessed to have great facilities interested in hosting the revised state tournament format,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “It will change many of the dynamics […]
12/14/18 – Swimming & Diving Updates & Reminders
There are a variety of reminders and updates included below for Swimming & Diving Coaches and participants. The information below supersedes any previous communication/interpretation issued.
Regular Season Schedule for Both Swimming and Diving
The Association has been communicating with Invitational meet hosts in an attempt to update the KHSAA website listing. Please review and email Kara Howard (khoward@khsaa.org) with any details if you are hosting any type of swim meet, including a diving invitational. Please include details such as the use of electronic relay equipment, use of wedges and if diving is part of the meet. To report your meet, go to https://khsaa.org/invitational-regular-season-swimming-and-diving-meets/
Diving Coach Designation
Administrators, please make sure the information on your diving coach (name and email address) has been entered in the school personnel area through the KHSAA website to assist these coaches in getting proper communications from the office. Even if your swimming coach is also the diving coach, […]
11/14/18 – Board of Control Adjusts 2019 Fall Seasons, Sets State Championship Sites
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 14, 2018
During the course of its meeting at the KHSAA Offices on Wednesday, the Board of Control made adjustments to the 2019 fall sports seasons and finalized sites for this year’s State Baseball and Swimming & Diving Championships.
For the last several years prior to 2018, the soccer, volleyball and cross country seasons all culminated on the same weekend. With volleyball moving a week earlier in 2018 to avoid a conflict in Louisville with the Breeders’ Cup, the Association had the opportunity to reevaluate the structure of its seasons while also looking to alleviate concerns with competitions on ACT test dates.
With those factors in mind, the Board approved a recommendation to set the start of the 2019 Soccer regular season to begin in NFHS Week 6 (8/11-8/17) and end with the final regular season week in NFHS Week 13 (9/29-10/5). […]
10/01/18 – Swimming & Diving Rules Clinic Now Online
The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming & Diving is available beginning today, October 1. The clinic is required of all officials as well as 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“.
For officials, login to the officials’ subdomain at https://officials.khsaa.org/.
COACHES
October 1 to December 31 (Coaches) – the Swimming & Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
January 1 to January 20 (Coaches) – the Swimming & Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
January 21 to February 3 […]
09/25/18 – Board of Control Addresses Future Championship Formats and Schedules in Several Sports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 25, 2018
The Board of Control conducted its first meeting of the 2018-19 academic year on Thursday, September 20 at the Association offices. Much of the day’s agenda involved ongoing discussion of the future format of several KHSAA championships. Among the action taken, the Board gave tentative approval to transitioning the State Softball and Baseball Tournaments to 8-team single elimination events, with the key provision of re-establishing semi-state play, preferably at non-high school sites. This builds upon last year’s decision to move away from the double-elimination format in Softball, in the interest of player safety and gender participation experience equity.
The tentative plan would transition these championships to 8-team events with first round, semi-state games, rotated in geographic pods and played at a neutral site. The Commissioner and staff were directed to develop site criteria for semi-state games for review at October’s Board meeting, with the goal to […]
09/10/18- KHSAA Member High School Swim & Dive Team Promotion
Pannell Swim Shop, the title sponsor of the KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships and Swimming Scholar-Athlete Scholarship, is excited to offer the following promotion!
Special Discounts on Team Suits & Apparel
- FREE Team Logo Specially Designed for Competitive Swimwear*
- FREE Coaches Apparel – Polo or Dry Fit Shirt**
- 20% Coach Discount on all products purchased by the coach
- 20% Discount on all Championship Tech Suits for Athletes (Individual or Team orders)
- In addition to the promotion specials, we supply caps, awards, apparel, gear, pool equipment, and any other supplies you will need for a successful season.
- We are happy to create a team-specific website for families to place suit orders, minimizing the burden on team coaches and administrators for collecting payments.
* Free team logo is a white heat transfer logo, additional color options/embroidery can be selected for an additional fee.
** Free coaches apparel is limited to 2 shirts per team. Additional […]
07/23/18 – Eight Student-Athletes Headed to NSLS; Three Staff Members Appointed to NFHS Committees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2018
Eight student-athletes from across the state will represent the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit, July 23-25, at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, Ind. The eight student-athletes will form the KHSAA’s Student Advisory Committee for the 2018-19 school year and will assist in the planning and execution of the Hype Student Leadership Conferences in August.
The KHSAA delegates for 2018 are:
Ethan Barnett (St. Mary)
Hannah Heile (Assumption)
Connor (CJ) Johnson (Marshall County)
James Kalso (Muhlenberg County)
Rhiona Marshall (Bryan Station)
Misty Thompson (Fort Campbell)
Brooklyn Willis (Muhlenberg County)
Seth Wright (Lewis County)
This year’s National Student Leadership Summit is the fourth national conference since the program was revived in 2015 (it had been discontinued in 2010). The student-athletes selected to represent their states will split into groups and work through topical discussions on relevant and contemporary issues. The […]
05/14/18 – Hieneman Named Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year for 2017-18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2018
The second annual Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year program culminated on the campus of Midway University on Monday as Russell High School’s Sara Hieneman (softball) was named the overall winner for 2017-18. Beginning in May of 2017 with the State Bass Fishing Championship, Midway University presented a Female Student-Athlete of the Year award at each of the KHSAA’s 15 girls’ state championship events, with an overall winner selected following the final championship of the timeframe (2018 State Archery).
The Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year award is based upon overall athletic performance (60%), academic achievement (20%) and community service (20%). Students must possess an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better to qualify, and must be academically eligible during the season in which they are nominated. School administrators, coaches and athletic directors nominate student-athletes online at KHSAA.org, and the nominees are voted upon by a […]
02/20/18 – Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Start Thursday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2018
The 2018 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 22-24) begin Thursday afternoon with the boys’ and girls’ diving preliminaries at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on the University of Louisville campus. Boys’ diving prelims are slated for 12:30-3 p.m. followed by the girls’ diving prelims from 6:30-9 p.m.
Competition resumes Friday morning with the boys’ swimming prelims starting at 10 a.m., followed by the girls’ swimming prelims at 4:30 p.m. Saturday’s championship finals get started at 11 a.m. with the boys’ competition, and conclude with the girls’ championship finals, which are slated to start at 5:15 p.m.
Tickets go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on Friday for the morning session, and 3:30 p.m. for the afternoon session. On Saturday, ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. for the boys’ finals and 4:15 p.m. for the girls’ championship.
A complete schedule of events, the official championship […]
2/11/2018 Swimming and Diving Regional Results and State Psych Sheet
Results for the 2018 KHSAA Regional Swimming and Diving Meets as well as the Psych Sheet for the 2018 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championship are posted on the KHSAA website. You can view Regional Results by going to the following link and clicking on 2018 KHSAA Region/State Entries/Results:
http://khsaa.org/sports/winter/swimming/
The Psych Sheet can be viewed by going to the following link:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/2018/18psychesheetswimming.pdf
Please be sure to contact the KHSAA if you have any additional questions.
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The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various constituencies and the public. For a list of those blogs, go to http://khsaa.org/news-stats-pubs/news-and-information/sports-blogs/
01/16/18 – Regional Instructions for Swimming and Diving
Instructions and Regional Managers for the 2018 KHSAA Regional Swimming and Diving Meets are posted on the KHSAA website. Included with the list of Regional Managers is the location for each Regional Meet.
You can access this information by going to the following link and clicking on the Region Tournament Information and Instructions tab:
http://khsaa.org/sports/winter/swimming/
Please be sure to contact the KHSAA if you have any additional questions.
– KHSAA –
The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various constituencies and the public. For a list of those blogs, go to http://khsaa.org/news-stats-pubs/news-and-information/sports-blogs/
11/27/17 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Online for Basketball, Wrestling and Swimming Diving Officials
NFHS Part 2 Tests for licensed officials in the sports of Basketball, Wrestling and Swimming & Diving are now available online. The Part 2 exams, required for postseason eligibility, will be open until Monday, Dec. 11 at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
The tests will automatically close at that exact time. Login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be considered for assignment to officiate postseason play.
First-year officials are not required to take the exam, however, if any first-year official has completed licensing requirements, the test may be taken.
Any official determined to have been involved in the improper administration of the exam, including taking it for another official or having it taken by another official, will have the score disregarded for the year and be subject to other penalties in compliance with the jurisdiction of the office through the Federal Court Decree.
Please keep […]
10/03/17 – 2017-2018 Swimming and Diving Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming and Diving is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed officials.
HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES
- The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid.
- For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to http://schools.khsaa.org and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.
- October 2 to January 6 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- January 7 to January 26 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- January 27 to February 9 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed […]
08/03/17 – Pannell Swim Shop Returns as Title Sponsor of State Swim Meet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 3, 2017
The State Swimming and Diving Championships will have a title sponsor once again, as Pannell Swim Shop and the KHSAA have reached an agreement on a three-year deal beginning with the upcoming 2018 championships. Pannell Swim Shop, which previously served as title sponsor of the State Swim Meet from 2009-13, has 30 years of experience serving the swimming community as a premier one-stop shop for all swimming and swim-related needs.
“Pannell Swim Shop is synonymous with high school swimming in the Commonwealth and we are absolutely delighted to have them continuing as a partner in support of our state meet,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “Tom [Viney] has a longtime involvement in the swimming and triathlon community, and his familiarity with both our schools and this event are the ideal combination. Nothing could be more appropriate than for Pannell Swim Shop to rise to the occasion […]
03/30/17 – KHSAA Revising Office Hours Effective April 3, 2017
Effective April 3, 2017, the KHSAA will have new office hours. The office will open each day at 7:30 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Logistical and traffic issues (both current and anticipated) in the surrounding area near the office, in particular, the opening of the new Frederick Douglass High School have created this necessity.
We appreciate the understanding of our membership and various constituencies.
02/22/17 – Swimming & Diving Championships Begin Thursday in Louisville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2017
The 2017 KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championships (Feb. 23-25) begin Thursday with the boys’ and girls’ diving preliminaries at the Ralph Wright Natatorium in Louisville. Boys’ diving prelims are set for 12:30-3 p.m. followed by the girls’ diving prelims from 6:30-9 p.m.
Competition resumes Friday morning with the boys’ swimming prelims starting at 10 a.m., followed by the girls’ swimming prelims at 4:30 p.m. Saturday’s championship finals get started at 11 a.m. with the boys’ competition, and conclude with the girls’ championship finals, which are slated to start at 5:15 p.m.
Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday for the morning session, and 3:30 p.m. for the afternoon session. On Saturday, ticket sales begin at 9 a.m. for the boys’ finals and 4:15 p.m. for the girls’ championship.
A complete schedule of events, the official championship program, heat sheets and live scoring can […]
2/21/17 – Dive List Entry Form and Taping for All-American Consideration
This is a reminder that the deadline for Diving Coaches to submit their diving entries to Mike Zehnder at the University of Louisville is Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. EST.
The electronic entry form is located on the last page of the State Meet Instructions:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/2017/stateinfo.pdf
Credentials will again be required for those wishing to be on deck to videotape the diving sessions. Anyone wishing to access the deck during these sessions will be required to go to the team check-in/media entrance on Thursday and Saturday to request their credentials after purchasing their ticket. There will be a different color credential each day and this credential will allow these individuals on deck only during the diving sessions of the meet. Coaches please share this information with anyone who plans on filming and email that person’s name to Darren Bilberry at your earliest convenience. Filming will occur next to the judges. Due to […]
2/20/17 – Heat Sheets and Lane Assignments
Heat Sheets and Lane Assignments for the 2017 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Meet are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view this information by going to the following link:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/2017/insert2017.pdf
Please do not hesitate to contact the KHSAA if you have any additional questions. Thank you.
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The KHSAA staff routinely publishes blog posts to better communicate with its various constituencies and the public. For a list of those blogs, go to http://khsaa.org/news-stats-pubs/news-and-information/sports-blogs/
2017 Swimming and Diving Psych Sheet
The Psych Sheet for the 2017 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championship is available on the KHSAA website. You can view the Psych Sheet by clicking on the following link:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/2017/17psychesheetswimming.pdf
Coaches please review this sheet for accuracy in regards to the proper spelling of your athlete’s names as well as their proper grade level. Thank you.
02/09/17 – State Instructions for Swimming and Diving
Information for the 2017 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championship including, Participant Instructions, Hotel Information, the State Meet Time Schedule, and a Parking Map are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can access this information by going to the following link and clicking on State Swim Meet Information and Instructions:
http://khsaa.org/sports/winter/swimming/
Please do not hesitate to contact the KHSAA if you have any additional questions. Thank you.
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01/27/17 – Winter Sports Championship Credentials
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Winter Sports Championships (Bowling, Wrestling and Swimming) is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media that regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system (credentials.khsaa.org).
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of his/her 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. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the quantity of credentials issued to media outlets when space is at a premium.
Failure to adhere to the KHSAA policies and guidelines, as well as unauthorized […]
01/20/17 – Swimming and Diving Regional Instructions
Instructions for the 2017 KHSAA Swimming and Diving Regional Meets are now available online on the KHSAA website. Regional Swimming and Diving Meets will take place the week of February 5th through February 11th. These instructions can be viewed by going to the following link:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/2017/regionalcompetitioninstructions.pdf
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01/16/2017 – Nominations Sought for MIdway University Female Student-Athlete of the Year – Girls’ Swimming and Diving
The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among girls’ Swimming and Diving participants for 2016-2017.
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 female participant from each 2016-2017 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but may be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at http://khsaa.org/ge79-midway-universitykhsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/
The winner, if present, will be recognized at the 2017 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championship at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on February 23-25. In case the winner does not qualify for the state tournament, representatives from Midway University will present the award at the recipient’s high school at a mutually determined later date.
From the winners selected for each championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2016-2017 […]
01/16/17 – Swimming and Diving Regional Sites and Managers
Sites and Managers for the 2017 KHSAA Regional Swimming and Diving Championships have been posted on the KHSAA Website. You can view this information by clicking on the following link:
12/12/16- Officiate Kentucky Day Information
OFFICIATE KENTUCKY DAY
Saturday, July 29
Marriott Downtown – Louisville
You are invited to the first-ever, Officiate Kentucky Day!
What is Officiate Kentucky Day?
Officiate Kentucky Day (OKD) is a one-day gathering of sports and sport activity officials from throughout the Commonwealth to celebrate the officiating industry. This event allows the KHSAA to partner with the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) as part of their “state day” program and will showcase nationally known collegiate and professional officials as well as high schools officials to share their knowledge, skills and expertise in officiating.
OKD will be a lead-in to the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) Summit that will follow July 30-Aug. 1, also at Marriott Downtown in Louisville.
Legendary sports officials and industry leaders including Jerry Markbriet, Billy Kennedy, Steve Shaw, Joe Crawford, Dean Blandino, Bill Carollo, Scott Green, Marcy Weston, Sandra Serafini, Steve Javie, Tom Lopes, […]
10/03/16 – 2016-2017 Swimming and Diving Rules Clinic Online Now
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming and Diving is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed officials.
HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES
- The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid.
- For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, go to http://schools.khsaa.org and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link that says “View Online Rules Clinics“.
- October 3 to December 26 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- December 27 to January 22 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- January 23 to February 5 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($200) per the […]
09/22/16 – Board of Control Approves Unified/Adapted Opportunities in Bowling; Alters State Tennis Format
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2016
During its regularly scheduled meeting at the KHSAA Offices on Wednesday, the Board of Control approved a proposal to add Unified and Adapted opportunities in the sport-activity of Bowling, beginning with the 2017 state championship. Bowling will be the second KHSAA offering to include Unified and Adapted opportunities, joining Track & Field which began including Unified events in 2015 following a joint partnership between KHSAA and Special Olympics Kentucky. The Unified Bowling events will be added to the singles competition on Feb. 9, with a final schedule to be announced at a later date. Unified sport allows for combined competition involving intellectually disabled students and non-intellectually disabled counterparts, while adapted sport allows for participation by those with physical disability.
“One of the most gratifying things we have been able to do in the past few years is the addition of adapted and unified track and field events,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian […]
KHSAA Sports Contacts, 2016-2017 and beyond
Primary Event Contact Secondary Event Contact Primary Playing Rules Interpreter Secondary Playing Rules Interpreter Golf DB SB DB SB Field Hockey SB DB SB DB Volleyball BC DB BC DB Soccer MB CC CC MB Cross Country SB MB SB MB Football JT BC JT BC Competitive Cheer BC SB BC SB Bowling SB MB SB MB Swimming and Diving DB BC DB BC Wrestling MB SB MB SB Basketball JT BC JT BC Archery MB DB MB DB Bass Fishing DB SB DB SB Tennis MB BC MB BC Track and Field SB DB SB DB Softball DB MB DB MB Baseball BC SB BC SB Lacrosse MB DB N/A N/A Rifle Marksmanship DB MB N/A N/A Trap Shooting Study MB DB N/A N/A Dance BC SB BC SB2/25/16 – Updated Parking Information for 2016 State Swim Meet
Please go to the following link to review updated parking information:
2/24/16 – Swimming and Diving Starting Block wedges
The KHSAA administered a survey to participating member school designated representatives (normally the school AD) regarding the use of starting block wedges at the state swimming and diving meet for 2016. The purpose of this survey was to receive feedback from schools participating in the state meet to determine whether or not their athletes had had the opportunity to utilize these wedges during the season and whether or not they would be in favor of allowing their use at the state meet.
Only 25 of the schools with a swimming program had utilized these wedges in the past with only 34 total schools in favor of utilizing them at the state meet. Especially critical in the information gathering process was the fact that several coaches expressed concern about their athletes lack of familiarity with the blocks and the potential competitive disadvantage their athletes would be placed in by trying to familiarize themselves with these wedges. In […]
2/24/16 – State Swimming and Diving Weather Information
The 2016 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State meet is currently set to proceed on schedule. However, if due to the severe weather on Thursday there is a need to delay or adjust the schedule, changes will be posted online on the KHSAA website and via the @khsaa and @khsaaevents twitter accounts.
Based on the actual weather that occurs, we will decide between leaving the meet on schedule or one of several contingency plans that could include diving preliminaries later into Thursday or even after the swimming sessions on Friday, or several other alternatives. Nothing will be determined until we actually determine accurate weather conditions.
We understand the need for each local school and school district to make safety the number one priority in regards to transporting their student-athletes and that there is the remote possibility that some will choose not to travel even if the meet continues as scheduled. We encourage you to always make those safety-based decisions. […]
02/23/16 – Swimming & Diving Championships Begin Thursday; Hall of Fame Tickets on Sale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2016
The 2016 KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 25-27) get underway Thursday afternoon at Ralph Wright Natatorium in Louisville with boys’ diving preliminaries at 1 p.m., followed by the girls’ diving prelims at 6:30 p.m. Competition resumes Friday morning at 10 a.m. with the boys’ swimming prelims. Girls’ swimming prelims are scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. start time on Friday.
Saturday’s championship finals begin with the boys’ competition at 10 a.m. The state meet concludes with the girls’ championship finals, which are slated to start at 4:15 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on Friday for the morning session, and 2:30 p.m. for the afternoon session. On Saturday, ticket sales begin at 9 a.m. for the boys’ finals and 3:15 p.m. for the girls’ championship.
Live event-by-event results for all rounds of the 2016 state meet can be viewed at:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/2016/state/index.htm
The heat sheet and entries are […]
2/23/16 – Updated Parking Information for State Meet
Due to construction at Papa John’s Stadium the normal lot used for free spectator parking has been changed. Please refer to the link below to view updated parking information as well a University of Louisville Parking Map. There will be a shuttle bus running from the free parking area to the Natatorium throughout the meet. This lot is for spectator vehicles and for team buses to park after dropping teams off at the Natatorium. Bus drivers can park their buses in this lot and then ride the shuttle back to the Natatorium where they can receive a complimentary pass by going to Team Check-in. Please be sure to share this updated information with parents and fans.
2/23/16 – Heat Sheets and Lane Assignments
Heat Sheets and Lane Assignments for the 2016 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Meet are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view this information by going to the following link:
2/19/16 – On Deck Access for Coaches
In order to continue to address the concerns of the University Fire Marshal for the 2016 Swimming and Diving State Championships, teams with ten or more swimmers (boys and girls combined) will be allowed to have three coaches on the deck of the pool. Any team with less than ten swimmers (boys and girls combined) will be allowed to have two. The required credential to be on the deck will be a wristband. There will be a different color wristband for each day and they will be in the team packets for coaches to pick up during team check-in. This wristband must be worn at all times and visible by coaches who are on the deck. If the number of certified coaches that accompanies any team exceeds the number of coaches allowed on deck these additional coaches can gain admission at team check-in with a different color wristband but will be required to sit in […]
02/17/16 – Dive List Entry Form and Taping for All-American Consideration
Diving Coaches may submit their diving entries to Mike Zehnder at the University of Louisville via email or by going to the following link:
For your team name make sure you use your school code which can be found here:
If you wish to send your entries directly to Mike Zehnder via email, send them to him at mikez@GoCards.com.
Please be sure to include, the name of your diver, your school, and the list of eleven dives by number in meet order with the voluntary dives designated. .
The Deadline to submit these entries is Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 12:00 p.m. EST.
Credentials will again be required for those wishing to be on deck to videotape the diving sessions. Anyone wishing to access the deck during these sessions will be required to go to the team check-in/media entrance on Thursday and Saturday to request their credentials after purchasing their ticket. There will be a […]
02/16/16 – Swimming and Diving State Participant Information and Updated Time Schedule
The State Participant Information and an updated Time Schedule with warm-up times has been posted on the KHSAA website. You can view this information by clicking on the following link and clicking on the State Meet Information and Instructions tab:
02/14/16 – 2016 Swimming and Diving Psych Sheet Now Posted
The 2016 Psych Sheet for the KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Meet is now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view this information by going to the following link:
02/14/16 – State Swimming and Diving Hotel Information
This is a reminder that the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Hotel will serve as the Host Hotel for the 2016 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Meet. Coaches should call by February 18, 2016 to get the team rate. You can make reservations by going to the following link:
02/12/16 – Updated Schedule for Swimming and Diving Regions
The updated meet schedule for regions one, two, and three have been posted on the KHSAA website. You can view this information by clicking on the following link:
02/11/16 – Swimming and Diving State Time Schedule and Hotel Information
Time schedules as well as host hotel information for the 2016 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Meet have been posted on the KHSAA website. You can view this information by going to the following links:
Please note that the diving preliminaries for both boys and girls will take place on Thursday February 25, 2016. Swimming warm-up schedules will be finalized after the seeding meeting.
02/03/16 – Swimming and Diving Regional Instructions
This is a reminder that Regional Instructions for the 2016 KHSAA Swimming and Diving Regional Meets are posted on the KHSAA website. You can view these instructions by clicking on the following link:
01/28/16 – Board of Control Addresses Football Alignment, Bracketing; Baseball Pitch Count; Swimming and Diving State Qualifiers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2016
The Board of Control addressed a lengthy agenda during its regularly scheduled meeting at the KHSAA Offices on Thursday, approving a slight “midcourse” adjustment to the football alignment as required by the competition rules and future football playoff bracket formats, finalizing a baseball pitch count, and settling on the number of regional qualifiers for the state swimming and diving meet for 2016.
Per the football competition rules, a “midcourse” adjustment is to be made in the second year of a four-year alignment. In order to be considered for adjustment, the four-year average enrollment (including 2015-16 data) would have to be within the boundaries of another class, and the school shall have had at least a 10 percent change in four-year average enrollment during the two-year period.
Upon review of the data, only two schools fit the criteria to be placed into a different class, and the Board unanimously approved the movement of […]
01/28/16 – Swimming and Diving Region 8 Meet Location Change
Due to the expansion of regions from five to nine for the 2015-2016 Swimming and Diving season, plans were made for the Region 8 Swim Meet to be held at the Falling Springs Arts and Recreation Center in Versailles to decrease the amount of travel for schools in this region.
Several schools in this region had expressed a strong interest in returning to the Stivers Wellness and Aquatic Center in Barbourville, KY for the swimming portion of the Region 8 meet. The KHSAA sent a survey to the Designated Representatives from each school in this region asking them to consult their head coaches in regards to which facility they wanted to serve as the host for the swimming portion of the Region 8 meet.
The overwhelming majority of administrators (19-4) voted for the swimming portion of the Region 8 meet to return to the Stivers Aquatic and Wellness Center. As a result, the swimming portion of the Region […]
01/20/16 – Winter Sports Championship Media Credentials
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Winter Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials for the bowling, wrestling and swimming and diving state championships.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media that regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system (credentials.khsaa.org).
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of his/her 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. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the quantity of credentials issued to media outlets when space is at a premium.
Failure to adhere to the KHSAA policies and guidelines, […]
01/15/16 – Number of State Qualifiers Increased for Swimmers at State Meet
When the realignment of swimming schools was revised last summer, one of the discussion points was about state qualifiers. At that time, with 9 regions, the Board of Control approved bringing two automatic qualifiers from each region, and an additional 14 statewide at-large qualifiers for a competition field of 32 in each event.
Since the adoption of the alignment, staff and tournament management has worked diligently with the time schedule to try and address issues where the Board wanted to see if it was possible to not reduce the number of at-large qualifiers from prior years (when 22 at-large made the field plus two automatic from each region).
At this point, the schedule has been adjusted to the point that the Swimming and Diving Advisory Committee recommended, and the Board of Control has approved, bringing in the 18 automatic qualifiers (two per region) and 22 at large for each swimming event. Therefore, the number of state qualifiers in […]
12/23/15 – Swimming and Diving Regional Sites and Managers
Managers and sites for the 2015-2016 Swimming and Diving Regional Meets have now been posted on the KHSAA website. You can view this information by clicking on the following link:
10/6/15 – Swimming and Diving Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming and Diving is available beginning today, October 6, 2015. Below is additional information:
OFFICIALS
October 6 to November 30 (Officials) – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
December 1 to January 25 (Officials) – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
January 26 to February 6 (Officials) – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($60) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
COACHES
October 6 to December 14 (Coaches) – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
December 15 to January 18 (Coaches) – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will […]
10/01/15 – Riherds.com to Sponsor Above and Beyond Awards at All State Championship Events
Riherds.com, a Kentucky-based company headquartered in Smiths Grove specializing in trophies, awards, name tags and signs, will provide the “Above and Beyond” award at each KHSAA state championship event for 2015-16. Riherds.com is proud to be the Official Supplier of Trophies and Awards to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
The award is given to a participant at each KHSAA championship event and will be awarded from the pool of candidates nominated by participating school representatives. The award is based on five attributes: Citizenship, Leadership, Athletics, Sportsmanship and Scholarship.
Nominated students should exemplify these five attributes by:
- Playing the game/competition by the rules.
- Treating game officials, coaches and competitors with due respect as fellow human beings.
- Taking victory and defeat without undue emotionalism.
- Controlling of tempers at all times on and off the playing field.
- Being positive with officials, coaches and competitors, without criticism for things that occur during the contest.
- Cooperating with the coaches, officials and fellow players in trying to promote good sportsmanship.
- Being […]
04/22/15 – Board of Control Approves Recommended Safety Revisions and Future Championship Schedule for Football, Swimming Alignment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2015
The KHSAA Board of Control addressed the NFHS Task Force recommendations on contact restrictions in football during a meeting at the Association’s headquarters on Tuesday, while approving the future order of football championship games and a new swimming alignment beginning in 2015-16.
The Board approved the revised football contact restrictions to be implemented immediately due to health and safety concerns in response to the NFHS Task Force recommendations released in November. The detailed summary of the revisions is located at http://goo.gl/O0nchB. At its meeting Tuesday, the Board approved the draft restrictions that had been sent to the membership in March with one staff recommended revision permitting schools, with local school and school system approval, to utilize helmets from June 1 through June 24, provided all activity is on campus, does not involve other schools, is non-contact, and complies with the heat index restrictions.
The order of football championship games for […]
04/22/15-Approved Alignment of Swimming and Diving Teams for 2015-16 through 2018-19
REGION 1 – Caldwell County, Calloway County, Christian County, Christian Fellowship, Community Christian (Paducah), Crittenden County, Fort Campbell, Graves County, Henderson County, Hickman County, Hopkins County Central, Hopkinsville, Livingston Central, Madisonville-North Hopkins, Marshall County, Mayfield, McCracken County, Murray, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary, Trigg County, University Heights
REGION 2 – Allen County-Scottsville, Apollo, Barren County, Bowling Green, Butler County, Daviess County, Franklin-Simpson, Glasgow, Greenwood, Logan County, Muhlenberg County, Ohio County, Owensboro, Owensboro Catholic, Russellville, South Warren, Warren Central
REGION 3 – Adair County, Bethlehem, Campbellsville, Casey County, Central Hardin, Elizabethtown, Fort Knox, Green County, John Hardin, LaRue County, Marion County, Meade County, Nelson County, North Hardin, Pulaski County, Russell County, Somerset, Southwestern, Taylor County, Thomas Nelson
REGION 4 – Bullitt Central, Bullitt East, Butler, Central, Doss, Dupont Manual, Evangel Christian, Fairdale, Holy Cross (Louisville), Male, North Bullitt, Pleasure Ridge Park, Presentation, Shawnee, St. Francis, St. Xavier
REGION 5 – Assumption, Atherton, Ballard, Brown, Christian Academy-Louisville, Eastern, […]
04/03/15 – KHSAA Championship Photos, Videos and Programs Available For Purchase
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2015
Fans can relieve all of the excitement from each KHSAA Championship event by visiting KHSAA.org to view and purchase official championship photos, commemorative programs, and complete game DVDs and highlight videos.
State championship videos for recent events are available for purchase through the KHSAA’s online store at: http://www.khsaa.org/payments/state-championship-videos/. Fans can also re-watch all available games for free through KHSAA.tv.
Commemorative programs, updated with 2015 championship results, are available for on-demand printing through The Book Patch, and can be accessed by clicking on the “Order Bound Printed Copies” link at: http://khsaa.org/news-stats-pubs/publications/khsaanfhs-publications/. Commemorative programs are available for order in full color, or a more inexpensive black-and-white version.
Official championship photos are available for purchase through the KHSAA’s online photo store at www.khsaaphotos.org. Direct links to the online photo galleries for each winter sport are listed below:
Boys’ Basketball photos – http://khsaa.zenfolio.com/f366715787
Girls’ Basketball photos – http://khsaa.zenfolio.com/f494572770
[…]02/26/15 – KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships Begin Tonight; Hall of Fame Tickets on Sale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 10, 2015
The 2015 KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 26-28) begin tonight at the Ralph Wright Natatorium in Louisville with the boys’ diving preliminaries at 6 p.m. Competition resumes Friday morning with the boys’ swimming prelims at 10 a.m., followed by the girls’ swimming prelims at 3:30 p.m. and the girls’ diving prelims at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday’s championship finals begin with the boys’ competition at 10 a.m. The girls’ finals are scheduled for a 4:15 p.m. start time. Tickets go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on Friday for the morning session, and 2:30 p.m. for the afternoon session. On Saturday, ticket sales begin at 9 a.m. for the boys’ finals and 3:15 p.m. for the girls’ championship.
Last year’s state meet saw Sacred Heart establish eight new state records as it racked up a total of 502 points to capture its second-straight state title. On the boys’ […]
02/25/15 – 2015 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Meet Entries Posted
Entries for the 2015 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Meet are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view all of the entries by going to the following link and clicking on 2015 KHSAA Region/State Results, and 2015 Meet Entries/Results, and 2015 State Heat Sheets/Lane Assignments.
2/24/15 – Updated Parking Information For Swimming and Diving State Meet
Due to the accumulation of snow on the University of Louisville campus, there has been a slight change in the parking area for this year’s meet. Stadium parking will still be available, but we will be utilizing different lots. The shuttle bus will once again run all day Friday and Saturday to transport spectators back and from the stadium to the natatorium. Updated information in regards to parking can be found by going to the following links:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/drivingdirections.pdf
http://khsaa.org/swimming/parkingmap.pdf
Please be sure to share this information with parents and fans. Thanks.
02/22/15 – Dive List Entry Form
Swimming and Diving Coaches now have the option of submitting Dive List changes prior to the state meet by going to the following link:
http://www.edive.info/emailentries.aspx
For your team name make sure you use your school code which can be found here:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/hytekswimmingabbreviations.pdf
The Meet Host E-mail is: mfzehn01@louisville.edu
The Name of the Meet is: 2015 KHSAA State Swim and Dive Championships
The Name of the Event is: Boys 1M or Girls 1M
On the next page make sure the diver’s first and last name is entered and voluntary and optional dives are properly designated.
Make sure you click “Add this Diver” after you are finished with each diver and then click “Send My Entries” after all of the divers from a team have been added.
Coaches who wish to utilize this option need to have it submitted by Wednesday, February 25th, by 5:00 p.m. EST. Final changes can still […]
2/21/15 – On Deck Access for Coaches
In order to continue to address the concerns of the University Fire Marshal for the 2015 Swimming and Diving State Championships, teams with ten or more swimmers (boys and girls combined) will be allowed to have three coaches on the deck of the pool. Any team with less than ten swimmers (boys and girls combined) will be allowed to have two. The required credential to be on the deck will be a wristband. There will be a different color wristband for each day and they will be in the team packets for coaches to pick up during team check-in. This wristband must be worn at all times and visible by coaches who are on the deck. If the number of certified coaches that accompanies any team exceeds the number of coaches allowed on deck these additional coaches can gain admission at team check-in with a different color wristband but will be required to sit in […]
2/20/15 – Taping For All-American Dive Consideration
Due to the decrease in the amount of deck space where diving is taped for All-American consideration, credentials will be required for those wishing to be on deck to videotape the diving sessions. Anyone wishing to access the deck during these sessions will be required to go to the team check-in/media check-in entrance each day to request their credentials. There will be a different color credential for each day and this credential will allow these individuals on deck only during the diving sessions of the meet. Coaches who are aware of anyone that plans on videotaping the diving sessions should share this information with those individuals. Filming this year will occur on the opposite side of the deck next to the judges. Due to limited space there will be a waiting area on deck and then an area to film which you will access when your athlete is ready to dive.
Also, as a reminder […]
02/16/15 – State Swim Sponsor – Pannell Swim Shop Discounts
Coaches,
We are excited about the upcoming KHSAA Swimming and Diving Championships and we want to make all coaches and participants aware of a special opportunity.
Pannell Swim Shop in Lexington will again be our on-site vendor and one of the sponsors for the KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships. Pannell Swim Shop has been a long time supporter of high school swimming in the state of Kentucky. Their presence at the State Championships will again allow swimmers the opportunity to purchase some of the best quality technical suits and swim apparel in the industry.
As a special promotion for the upcoming State Championships, Pannell Swim Shop will be offering a 20% discount on all brand tech suits leading up to the State Meet at the University of Louisville. In addition, teams ordering as a group will be afforded an even larger discount. You can visit the Pannell Swim Shop on-line store at www.pannellswimshop.com or give […]
02/15/15 – Swimming and Diving State Meet Information
Information for the 2015 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Meet has been posted on the KHSAA website. Coach and Participant Instructions, Hotel Information, and a Meet Time Schedule can be found by going to the following link:
http://khsaa.org/sports/winter/swimming/
After going to this link, click on the heading State Meet Information and Instructions.
By order of the University and State Fire Marshall we will be taking extra precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, coaches, fans, officials, and workers. Some of these precautions will include the following:
- All Emergency Exits will be marked and unobstructed at all times
- Tickets will not be sold beyond the seating capacity of 500
- After a review of the Time Schedule and the crowds from previous meets it has been determined that the boys’ meet will again take place first
- The pool deck will be monitored throughout the meet to make sure that only […]
02/15/15 – Swimming and Diving Regional Results
Complete results for all Swimming and Diving Regions can be viewed by going to the following link:
http://khsaa.org/sports/winter/swimming/
After going to this link click on the heading 2015 KHSAA Region/State Results.
01/28/15 – Board of Control Approves Revised Archery Competition Rules and Alignment for 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2015
The KHSAA Board of Control finalized competition rules and a new alignment for the sport-activity of Archery in a meeting at the Association’s headquarters on Wednesday morning. After extensive review, the newly approved competition rules for Archery, which include the elimination of charging competitors to compete at tournaments and the desire to conduct an autonomous state championship, will go into effect this season.
Updated competition rules and a revised alignment for Archery can be found at the following link:
http://khsaa.org/handbook/competitionrules/arcompetitionrules.pdf
The 2015 KHSAA Archery State Championship will be held Thursday, April 23rd at the Kentucky Basketball Academy in Lexington.
In other action taken on Wednesday, the Board of Control:
• Accepted a recommendation from staff to modify the field size requirements for hosting regional soccer tournaments. Following the Board’s acceptance, the minimum field width requirement to host a regional soccer tournament will be reduced to a range of […]
1/16/15 – Regional Instructions for Swimming and Diving
Instructions for the 2015 KHSAA Swimming and Diving Regional Meets are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view these instructions by going to the following link and clicking on Region Tournament Information and Instructions: http://khsaa.org/sports/winter/swimming/12/08/14 – Swimming and Diving Regional Sites and Managers
Managers and sites for the 2014-2015 KHSAA Swimming and Diving Regional Meets have now been posted on the KHSAA website. You can view this information by clicking on the following link:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/regionalmanagers.pdf
11/17/14-Swimming Draft Alignment Information and Opportunity for Feedback
For several meetings, the Board of Control has been conducting discussions and working with staff on finalizing a draft alignment of schools to being with the 2015-16 School year for the sport of swimming. The Board has authorized the Commissioner to release a tentative draft of schools divided into regions.
The draft alignment is listed at http://khsaa.org/111714-draft-swimming-alignment-for-2015-16/. You may submit your comments concerning the alignment through the link listed in the notification email to schools. More information will be added to the website (www.khsaa.org) about the realignment on the Swimming page.
Let me give you a brief summary of the Board’s discussions and where things stand as of now:
11/17/14-Draft Swimming Alignment for 2015-16
REGION 1 – Caldwell County, Calloway County, Christian County, Christian Fellowship, Community Christian (Paducah), Crittenden County, Fort Campbell, Graves County, Henderson County, Hickman County, Hopkins County Central, Hopkinsville, Livingston Central, Madisonville-North Hopkins, Marshall County, Mayfield, McCracken County, Murray, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary, Trigg County, University Heights
REGION 2 – Allen County-Scottsville, Apollo, Barren County, Bowling Green, Butler County, Daviess County, Franklin-Simpson, Glasgow, Greenwood, Logan County, Muhlenberg County, Ohio County, Owensboro, Owensboro Catholic, Russellville, South Warren, Warren Central
REGION 3 – Adair County, Bethlehem, Campbellsville, Casey County, Central Hardin, Elizabethtown, Fort Knox, Green County, John Hardin, LaRue County, Marion County, Meade County, Nelson County, North Hardin, Pulaski County, Russell County, Somerset, Southwestern, Taylor County, Thomas Nelson
REGION 4 – Bullitt Central, Bullitt East, Butler, Central, Doss, Dupont Manual, Evangel Christian, Fairdale, Holy Cross (Louisville), Male, North Bullitt, Pleasure Ridge Park, Presentation, Shawnee, St. Francis, St. Xavier
REGION 5 – Assumption, Atherton, Ballard, Brown, Christian Academy-Louisville, Eastern, […]
09/15/14 – Swimming and Diving Rules Clinic Now Online
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming and Diving is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed officials.
HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES
- September 15 to November 30 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- December 1 to January 18 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($100) during this period.
- January 19 to February 8 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($300) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period.
- After February 8, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 will apply.
LICENSED OFFICIALS
- September 15 to November 23 – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
- November […]
08/16/14 – Reminder about Carryover Ejections from 2013-2014
In several unfortunate situations each year, coaches or athletes with eligibility remaining are ejected near the end of the season, or near the end of the season for violations of Bylaw 15, Sportsmanships. Please note that when that happens, the penalty carries to the next year if the student-athlete remains enrolled, and to the new school if the coach changes jobs/schools.
Please note all rules related to player/coach ejections, including the provisions for varsity and non-varsity ejections, are listed at http://khsaa.org/dq-policy-on-reinstatement-of-disqualified-apolicy-on-reinstatement-of-disqualified-athletes-coaches/, and a complete list from 2013-2014 is listed on the KHSAA website at http://khsaa.org/dq_list_public/. You will need to review this listing to ensure that you properly require athletes and coaches to miss the required contests if in fact they were ejected.
Also note that being ineligible for scrimmages (sitting out) does NOT satisfy any penalty, such must be served at the varsity contest level.
If you have specific questions, please contact Michael Barren (mbarren@khsaa.org) […]
03/31/14 – Important Survey Available Concerning Swimming Facilities
It has been nearly twenty years since a complete facility inventory/assessment has been conducted in our state regarding competitive swimming pools and available resources for high school competitions. As swimming continues to grow, it is important that we have accurately identified the location of all of the competitive swimming facilities available to KHSAA member schools.
With that in mind, we are asking one person from each school to complete the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/20132014swimdive on or before Monday, April 21, 2014. The data will be used for future research into regional site selection, alignment of teams and the maintenance and growth of the sport.
If you have questions regarding the survey, please contact Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry at the KHSAA.
02/26/14 – 2014 KHSAA Swimming and Diving Championships Begin Thursday Night
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 26, 2014The 2014 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championships take place this week (Feb. 27-March 1) at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on the University of Louisville’s campus. The state meet opens Thursday night with the boys’ diving preliminary competition at 6 p.m.
Friday’s competition starts with the boys’ swimming prelims at 10 a.m., with tickets going on sale to the public at 9 a.m. Tickets to the second session will go on sale at 2:30 p.m., with the girls’ swimming prelims starting at 3:30 p.m. The girls’ diving prelims will bring the day’s action to a close at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets for Saturday’s boys’ swimming and diving finals go on sale at 9 a.m. The boys’ swimming finals will start at 10 a.m., with the boys’ diving finals to begin immediately following the conclusion of the 50 Free. Tickets for the final […]
02/25/14 – Changes to Friday’s Warm-up Schedule for State Swimming and Diving
There have been some adjustments made for both the boys and girls warm-up times on Friday, February 28 on the Time Schedule for the 2014 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championships. You can view these changes on the KHSAA website by going to the following link: http://khsaa.org/swimming/2014/statetimeschedule.pdf02/25/14 – Taping for All-American Dive Consideration
Due to the decrease in the amount of deck space where diving is taped for All-American consideration, credentials will be required for those wishing to be on deck to videotape the diving sessions. Anyone wishing to access the deck during these sessions will be required to go to the team check-in/media check-in entrance each day to request their credentials. There will be a different color credential for each day and this credential will allow these individuals on deck only during the diving sessions of the meet. Coaches who are aware of anyone that plans on videotaping the diving sessions should share this information with those individuals.
02/25/14 – Updated Parking Information for State Swimming and Diving
Due to additional facilities that have been added to the University of Louisville’s campus over the past year, the “P” parking lot that is normally used for the KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championships no longer exists. As a result parking lot “A” will now be utilized as the primary lot for free general parking. More specific information in regards to parking for the state meet can be viewed by going to the following link on the KHSAA website:
http://khsaa.org/swimming/parkinginstructions.pdf02/16/14 – KHSAA State Swimming and Diving Seeding Meeting Rescheduled
The KHSAA State Swimming and Diving Seeding Meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, February 17, 2014 6:00 p.m. at the KHSAA office.
02/15/14 – Swimming And Diving Region 4 Update
The Region 4 Swimming and Diving meet has been cancelled for Saturday, Feb. 15. The meet will be held on Sunday, Feb. 16 with the following schedule:
Region 4
Plan C
If events had to be cancelled all day Saturday, the same swimming schedule for Saturday would then be moved to Sunday, February 16.
Diving will begin at 10:00 a.m.
The boys’ timed finals will begin at 2:00 p.m.
The girls’ timed finals will begin at 6:45 p.m.
02/14/14 – Swimming and Diving Updates for Regions 2 and 4
The following are updates from the Regional Managers for Regions 2 and 4 in regards to their Regional Meet Schedules:
Region 2
The meet will be a timed final on Saturday, February 15
The girls’ warm up will be at 11:00 a.m. and the meet will start at 12:00 p.m.
The boys’ warm ups will be at 5:00 p.m. and the meet will start at 6:00 p.m.
Region 4
Plan A
The meet will be a timed final on Saturday, February 15
Diving will begin at 10:00 a.m.
The boys’ timed finals will begin at 2:00 p.m.
The girls’ timed finals will begin at 6:45 p.m.
Plan B
If morning travel is difficult due to inclement weather, diving will be postponed until Sunday. The swimming schedule for Saturday would remain the same.
Plan C
If events had to be cancelled all day Saturday, the same swimming schedule for Saturday would then be moved to Sunday, February 16.
Diving will begin at 10:00 a.m.
The boys’ timed finals will begin at 2:00 p.m.
[…]02/14/14 – Regional Swimming and Diving Update
Due to inclement weather there have been some delays, postponements, and cancellations of some of our Swimming and Diving Regional competitions that were scheduled for today. The following is the current status of each region.
Region 1 – The Regional Meet scheduled to begin today at the Owensboro Health Park will proceed on its regular schedule. The boys’ warm ups will begin at 9:30 a.m. CST and the meet will begin at 11:00 a.m. CST.
Region 2 – The preliminaries scheduled for today at the University of Louisville Natatorium will NOT occur today. Makeup plans are being finalized for Saturday, February 15 and possibly Sunday, February 16.
Region 3 – The Regional Meet scheduled to begin today at the Russell County ANC will proceed on its regular schedule. Warm ups will begin at 10:00 a.m. EST and the meet will begin at 12:30 p.m. EST.
Region 4 – The preliminaries scheduled for today at the Silverlake Recreation Center will NOT occur today. Makeup plans are being […]
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