Track and Field
12/09/24 – Postseason Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor) Dates
We would like to remind schools about the Track & Field postseason dates.
The KHSAA Indoor Track & Field Meets are set for March 4-6, 2025 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, Louisville. Class 2A will compete on March 4,
Class 1A on March 5, Class 3A on March 6. Updates pertaining to indoor track & field that were released earlier this fall can be found here: https://khsaa.org/10-15-24-khsaa-indoor-track-field-state-meet-updates/
As you plan for spring events in 2025, please make sure all parties involved in planning graduation dates, spring activities, etc., are aware of the postseason dates, which should help fans, coaches, and administrators avoid scheduling conflicts.
For 2025, regional track meets can be held from May 5 to May 22. As regions begin preparation, please remember that all scheduling is led by the regional host, but discussions and planning should include all schools involved.
The KHSAA State Track & Field Meet will […]
12/2/24 – Board of Control Adjusts Requirements Surrounding Pole Vault & Diving
At its most recent meeting, the Board of Control adjusted the requirements for athletes surrounding the events of Pole Vault (Track & Field) and Diving (Swimming).
For member schools and coaches, the requirement for coaches to complete the additional NFHSLearn course remains in both events. Athletic Directors can use Arbiter to monitor compliance.
If a school plans to have pole vault or diving, coaches shall complete the following prior to the first practice:
- For Diving, Coaching Diving: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/coaching-diving
- For Pole Vault, Coaching Pole Vault: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/coaching-pole-vault
A revision was made to the pole vault postseason requirements for athletes to eliminate the need for specific regular-season required participation (4-meet minimum).
A revision was also made to the diving postseason requirements for athletes to eliminate the need for specific regular-season required participation (4-meet minimum) but still maintains the requirement for each diver to have successfully completed all optional dives on the entry form prior […]
11/21/24 – Winter Media Credential Applications Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 21, 2024
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for winter state championships (competitive cheer, dance, swimming & diving, bowling, wrestling, indoor track & field) is now live and can be accessed via credentials.khsaa.org.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of their organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. Media outlets are responsible for the actions of all individuals representing their organization, including compliance with KHSAA policies and procedures. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves […]
11/18/24 – KHSAA Awards 2023-24 NFHS State Coaches of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 18, 2024
As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments, particularly for the season in question, as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sports. These awards are announced following the recognized year.
The complete list of 2023-24 honorees from Kentucky is below.
- Baseball: Brad Burns, Pleasure Ridge Park
- Boys’ Basketball: Ryan Perry, Lyon County
- Boys’ Cross Country: Chris Davis, Bishop Brossart
- Football: Mark Spader, Bowling Green
- Boys’ Golf: Chris Cunningham, South Oldham
- Boys’ Soccer: Chris Grimm, Lafayette
- Boys’ Swimming & Diving: Jamie Palumbo; Bryan Station, Great Crossing, Lexington Catholic, Madison Central, Sayre, Scott County
- Boys’ […]
11/15/24 – Board of Control Approves Alignment for Lacrosse, Boys’ Volleyball; Revisions to Alignment for Field Hockey, Regions 6-7 Basketball, Region 1 Soccer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 15, 2024
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its third regularly scheduled meeting of the 2024-25 academic year this week in Lexington, approving alignments for the upcoming inaugural seasons of lacrosse and boys’ volleyball, as well as a handful of alignment revisions across the sport of field hockey, Regions 6-7 of basketball and in Region 1 of soccer.
Lacrosse was approved for an eight-region format and an eight-team postseason state tournament, with the semifinals and finals of both the boys’ and girls’ tournaments culminating at Shelby County and Collins in Shelbyville on May 19-21. Both of these schools have unified lacrosse field markings, which gives the Association tremendous scheduling flexibility to assist with the contests in this first season.
Boys’ volleyball was also approved for an eight-region geographically based alignment with the winner and runner-up of each region advancing to a 16-team state tournament. The semifinals and championship match are scheduled […]
10/15/24 – KHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Meet Updates
As previously announced, the KHSAA Indoor Track & Field Meet is set for March 4-6, 2025 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, Louisville.
- Class 2A will compete on March 4
- Class 1A on March 5
- Class 3A on March 6
A complete time schedule is being developed and will be posted on the KHSAA website once available.
For 2025, the top 24 performances (max 2 per school) in each event will be preliminary state qualifiers (prior to the scratch deadline) with the expressed intent, where possible, of having a full field for each event. The deadline for any qualifying performances will be February 23rd at 9:00 PM.
At the Board of Control meeting in August, the indoor events were approved for the 2025 season. After that release, the KHSAA received additional helpful feedback from its member schools and coaches as well as consulting with a variety of other states about some […]
10/01/24 – KHSAA Combined Participation Tops 115,000 for First Time in 2023-24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 1, 2024
More than 115,000 participants occupied roster spots in KHSAA sports and sport-activities in the 2023-24 school year, marking an all-time record and an increase of more than 5% from the previous year.
A total of 115,608 participants were on rosters for Kentucky high school competition in 2023-24, which is up 5,792 from the previous record of 109,816 set in 2022-23. The latest total includes 63,694 boys and 51,914 girls, a record high for both genders and the first time that girls’ participation has exceeded 50,000.
The 115,608 roster spots were comprised of 86,357 individuals, including 46,635 boys and 39,722 girls.
The 2023-24 total marks a third consecutive increase across KHSAA member schools after numbers briefly declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, national participation eclipsed the 8-million mark for the first time last school year.
“We are extremely pleased with our compilation […]
09/26/24 – Board of Control Approves Bass Fishing Site Rotation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 26, 2024
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its second regularly scheduled meeting of the 2024-25 academic year on Thursday in Lexington, approving a four-year site rotation for the Operation UNITE Bass Fishing State Championships presented by UK HealthCare.
The Bass Fishing State Championships will debut at Lake Cumberland in Russell County in 2025 and 2027 and return to Kentucky Lake in Marshall County — where the event has been held for more than a decade since its inception — in 2026 and 2028.
“We have been blessed with tremendous growth since the bass fishing tournament first began in 2013,” said Commissioner Julian Tackett. “The fact that multiple entities are interested in hosting this championship is a testament to the great work of our schools, student-athletes and coaches, as well as our long-time partners at Major League Fishing. We are excited to see that growth continue in the coming years.”
Thursday’s […]
08/19/24 – MileSplit Named Online Registration Provider for KHSAA Cross Country, Track & Field
MileSplit, a division of FloSports, has entered into an agreement with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to be the exclusive provider of online registration and live results for cross country and track & field throughout the regular season and postseason. KHSAA member schools are to exclusively use the MileSplit platform for all events including all pre-season, regular season and postseason, for the indoor, outdoor, and cross-country seasons. Standardizing registration and live scoring for scholastic events streamlines and centralizes the location of all results and performances for Kentucky high school athletes in track and field and cross country. Below are a few additional reminders for coaches or meet managers:
- Any coach who has hosted a meet and has a meet page can upload their results quickly to the platform.
- Results must be in flat HTML format or .txt format in order to upload correctly.
- To download results from Hytek:
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08/08/24 – Board of Control Adjusts Indoor Track & Field Events
At its most recent meeting, the KHSAA Board of Control approved recommended parameters around the 2025 Indoor Track & Field Championships. The Board approved the change of indoor track competition rules to more closely align event listings with the NFHS Track & Field Rules Book. No conversions from similar events will be accepted for the 2025 season, and all qualification performances must come from the specific event.
Standard Indoor Track Events:
- 4x800m Relay
- 55m High Hurdles
- 55m Dash
- 4x200m Relay
- 1600m Run
- 400m Dash
- 800m Run
- *200m Dash
- 3200m Run
- 4x400m relay
- *due to facility
Standard Indoor Field Events:
- High Jump
- Long jump
- Pole vault
- Shot put
- Triple Jump
To assist coaches and schools in planning for the upcoming season, the State Indoor Track & Field Meet will take place March 4-6, 2025 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, Louisville. The originally planned dates were unavailable […]
08/02/24 – Board of Control Conducts First Meeting of 2024-25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUG. 2, 2024
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its first regularly scheduled meeting of the 2024-25 academic year on Friday in Newport, approving a review of proposals to be considered at the 2024 Annual Meeting and approving competition rules information regarding three sports and two sport-activities.
A two-day series of meetings began with an orientation for new and returning Board members and then launched into the full Board work session on Thursday, followed by the conducting of Friday’s full Board meeting. The Board and staff welcomed new Board members Noel Crum of Stambaugh, Chuck Mullins of Hazard and Coy Samons of Murray, as well as new Assistant Commissioner Abby Jackson.
“This meeting offered an opportunity to help the Board members become familiar with both new Board and staff members, as well as lengthy discussions about the future of the important work that they do,” said Commissioner Julian Tackett. “The wide variety […]
07/31/24 – MileSplit Named Online Registration Provider for KHSAA Cross Country, Track & Field
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 31, 2024
MileSplit, a division of FloSports, has entered into an agreement with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to be the exclusive provider of online registration and live results for cross country and track & field throughout the regular season and postseason.
“MileSplit has been a great partner with our staff in managing the vast amount of data surrounding these two great sports,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “This expanded partnership will streamline so many things for our schools and our event management team led by Assistant Commissioner Sarah Bridenbaugh and our KTCCCA partners. We look forward to the continued technology evolution as we grow these events.”
Since its founding in 2001, MileSplit has been the definitive website for scholastic cross country and track & field registration, results and meet coverage in the United States, partnering with more than 30 different state associations.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership […]
07/10/24 – NFHS Announces Track & Field Rule Changes
Races to be Recalled in First 50 Meters in High School Track and Field When Contact Occurs Between Competitors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – Effective with the 2025 season, races in high school track and field will be recalled in the first 50 meters when a competitor falls due to contact with another competitor. This change, which was one of eight revisions recommended by the NFHS Track and Field and Cross Country Rules Committee at its June 10-12 meeting in Indianapolis, relates to races not run in lanes, or when two or more competitors are assigned to a single lane.
All the committee’s recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Julie Cochran, NFHS director of sports and editor of the NFHS Track and Field Rules, said the committee determined that 50 meters is sufficient in calling a fair start, which previously was listed at 100 […]
07/08/24 – Track & Field Official of the Year Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 8, 2024
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2023-24 track & field season is Rich Bryar of Louisville. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national […]
06/04/24 – Thurmond, Germann Named 2023-24 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 6, 2024
The 2023-24 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated Tuesday on the campus of Midway University, as Carlie Thurmond of Bethlehem (Soccer) and Max Germann of Boyle County (Track & Field) were recognized as the overall Student-Athletes of the Year.
Beginning in May 2016, Midway has presented a Female Student-Athlete of the Year award at each KHSAA girls’ state championship event. The awards program was expanded in 2019-20 to include male student-athletes, with Midway honoring a deserving student-athlete in each KHSAA sport and sport-activity.
The awards are based on athletic and academic achievement, as well as community service and leadership, with Midway choosing one overall Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year each academic year. School administrators, coaches and athletic directors nominate student-athletes, and the nominees are voted upon by a closed panel consisting of representatives from Midway.
2023-24 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the […]
05/29/24 – State Track & Field Traffic/Parking Updates
The KHSAA wanted to advise its member schools about construction projects that may affect traffic flow into Lexington. In an effort to assist those with transportation plans, a link has been provided to monitor current traffic patterns and delays, which shows live updates of the entire state as reported: https://goky.ky.gov/
- Parking maps are also available on the KHSAA website: PARKING MAPS
- Shuttles will run from the Green Lot to the Track & Field Complex throughout the day.
Good luck to all participants and teams!
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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 290 member schools, both public and non-public. The KHSAA awards 229 state championships to […]
05/29/24 – Track & Field State Championships to Run Thursday, Friday, Saturday in Lexington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 29, 2024
The 2024 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Track & Field State Championships presented by UK HealthCare will return to the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington on Thursday for the first of three meets in as many days.
Class 1A competition will commence Thursday at 9 a.m. ET and run throughout the morning and afternoon. The Class 2A meet will start at 9 a.m. on Friday, while the three-day event will come to a close with Class 3A competition on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.
Tickets are available online only at khsaatickets.org. All three meets will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network.
2024 CLARK’S PUMP-N-SHOP TRACK & FIELD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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About the […]
05/27/24 – State Outdoor Track & Field Lane Assignments, Starting Heights, & Final Details
The field is set for the 2024 Clark’s Pump-n-Shop State Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare! The meets will be held May 30-31, June 1 at the University of Kentucky Track & Field Complex. Coaches need to be sure to double-check the performance list and roster by school as several changes have been made.
The KHSAA website has been updated to reflect lane assignments, competitor numbers, etc. Please be sure to check under the 2024 State/Region Meet Entries/Results tab at the very bottom of the track webpage (links also below). Additional important information for each respective class is posted.
Starting heights for High Jump and Pole Vault for each respective class have also been set for the State Meet. They are as follows:
Class 1A 2A 3A Girls High Jump 4’6″ 4’8″ 4’8″ Boys High Jump 5’8″ 5’8″ 5’10” Girls Pole Vault 6’6″ 8’0″ 8’6″ Boys Pole Vault 9’6″ 10’0″ 11’6″Lane Assignments
[…]05/23/24 – Class 1A State Track & Field Performance Listing and Roster by School Available
The performance list and the roster by school for all events, including unified/adapted for Class 1A are posted on the website at the links below.
Changes may occur as coaches and officials have an opportunity to double-check both the performance list and the roster by school for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance lists are finalized.
As a reminder to coaches, each region automatically qualifies the first and second-place finishers in each event (a total of 14 automatic qualifiers, if at least 2 entered in the event). The next 10 best performances (plus any unbreakable ties) in each event, per class, from the state-at-large shall qualify for the state meet. It is very possible to have a situation where the performances in a regional meet among the two automatic advancers are less than the performance of someone who did not finish first or second in his/her respective region, […]
05/22/24 – Class 2A State Track & Field Performance Listing and Roster by School Available
The performance list and the roster by school for all events, including unified/adapted for Class 2A are posted on the website at the links below.
Changes may occur as coaches and officials have an opportunity to double-check both the performance list and the roster by school for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance lists are finalized.
As a reminder to coaches, each region automatically qualifies the first and second-place finishers in each event (a total of 14 automatic qualifiers, if at least 2 entered in the event). The next 10 best performances (plus any unbreakable ties) in each event, per class, from the state-at-large shall qualify for the state meet. It is very possible to have a situation where the performances in a regional meet among the two automatic advancers are less than the performance of someone who did not finish first or second in his/her respective region, […]
05/22/24 – Class 3A State Track & Field Performance Listing and Roster by School Available
The performance list and the roster by school for all events, including unified/adapted for Class 3A are posted on the website at the links below.
Changes may occur as coaches and officials have an opportunity to double-check both the performance list and the roster by school for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance lists are finalized.
As a reminder to coaches, each region automatically qualifies the first and second-place finishers in each event (a total of 14 automatic qualifiers, if at least 2 entered in the event). The next 10 best performances (plus any unbreakable ties) in each event, per class, from the state-at-large shall qualify for the state meet. It is very possible to have a situation where the performances in a regional meet among the two automatic advancers are less than the performance of someone who did not finish first or second in his/her respective region, […]
05/17/24 – State Outdoor Track & Field Instructions Available
State Championship Instructions and other pertinent information for the 2024 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop State Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare have been posted on the KHSAA website. The Championships will take place on May 30-31, June 1 at the University of Kentucky’s Track & Field complex. You can view the state championship time schedule and instructions by clicking on the links below.
State Instructions for Participating Teams & Fans
There are also several other items for your review on the Track & Field page of the KHSAA website, including maps for parking and hotel contacts.
Final Performance listings and State qualifiers will be distributed on Wednesday, May 22 provided that all regional meets are completed and results received. Coaches and Athletic Directors with state qualifiers should plan to attend a web conference via Zoom at 3:00 p.m. ET on May 24. Additional instructions regarding the call will be […]
05/17/24 – State Outdoor Track & Field Workers Instructions
Thank you for agreeing to work the 2024 Clark’s Pump-n-Shop State Track & Field Meet presented by UK HealthCare. Below is the list of your duties and explanations of reporting times (all times Eastern Time zone).
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: May 30-31, June 1
Location: University of Kentucky Track & Field Complex
698 Sports Center Drive, Lexington 40506
A detailed schedule can be found here: TIME SCHEDULE
CHECK-IN
Report to the team check-in tent (same as prior years) and check-in. There you will sign in. Please just wear something summer casual and the staff at check-in will have an event staff badge for you to wear.
PARKING
Parking passes are being mailed next week, please be sure to display it in the window of your vehicle. A parking map is available here: PARKING MAP
MEALS
A box lunch will be […]
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05/09/24 – Reminders about Regional Track & Field Meets
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE
- With the regional schedule (which will come from each regional manager), coaches should prepare athletes to communicate with meet personnel and check-in/check-out of each event. Athletes should arrive at the clerk for running events no later than the second call. The games committee has determined that athletes who check out to compete in a running event have 12 minutes from the completion of that event to return to check in.
- Coaches, it is also very important that you speak with your athletes about the schedule prior to the meet, particularly those that are in multiple field events, or a combination of field and running events. Athletes and coaches must know the appropriate rules regarding check-out (and in) and MUST COMMUNICATE continually with meet officials (particularly the head judge of each event) to ensure a smooth transition if necessary to report to another event. The games committee has determined appropriate time limits for […]
05/09/24 – Board of Control Approves Final Football Alignment for 2025, 2026; Sets Tentative Season Parameters for Lacrosse, Boys’ Volleyball for 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 9, 2024
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, adopting a football alignment effective for the 2025 and 2026 playing seasons. A draft was approved at last February’s regularly scheduled meeting with an allowance for six weeks of feedback from the membership that was shared and publicly available.
The Board reviewed each of the concerns and suggestions brought forth by member schools and approved the following logistically and geographically verifiable moves:
- Breckinridge County to move from District 2 to District 3 in Class 4A;
- Taylor County to move from District 7 to District 2 in Class 4A;
- Grant County to move from District 5 to District 4 in Class 4A;
- Bardstown to move from District 3 to District 4 in Class 3A; and
- LaRue County to move from District 4 […]
04/29/24 – Procedure for Unified & Adapted Athlete Entry for Track & Field Postseason
In preparation for the 2024 KHSAA Track & Field postseason, we wanted to remind you of the opportunities available for the student-athletes of Kentucky. The KHSAA will continue to offer Unified events (in partnership with Special Olympics Kentucky) and Adapted events to include regional and state track & field competitions. While most unified and/or adapted athletes have been participating throughout the season, it is important to review the following information prior to the start of the postseason.
ENTRY FORM
- For both unified and adapted competitors, coaches must submit regional entries to the regional manager, via Form TR124 AND through ky.milesplit.com (with varsity entries) by the deadline, which is four (4) days prior to the date of each regional meet.
- TR124 Entry Form can be found here: FORM TR124
UNIFIED ATHLETES
- Unified partner athletes and special athletes must be listed on the Unified roster in the KHSAA database and each school needs […]
04/29/24 – Track & Field Regional Instructions Available
REGIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Region Meets: May 6 – May 22
- All initial entries (including unified and adapted) for the region are due electronically (using Milesplit), no later than 9 p.m. four (4) days prior to the date of the regional meet.
- All 21 region dates and sites are set:
- The region meet instructions are available for review. Coaches should review prior to entering the regional meet (Track & Field begins on page 16):
UNIFIED PAIRS
- The KHSAA and Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) will once again offer exhibition unified events in the postseason. This allows high school students with and without intellectual disabilities the opportunity to represent their high school as partners in an event.
- The events that will be offered include 2x50m Dash Relay, 2x200m Dash Relay, 4x100m Relay, Long Jump, and Shot Put.
- Any participation as a special athlete shall […]
04/17/24 – Track & Field Participation Reminders
A reminder to our member schools, the following requirements are present if a Track & Field meet is hosted by a KHSAA member school or is a school-based competition hosted by an in-state or out-of-state school allows, requires or records entries under a school name:
- KHSAA schools may not compete against Kentucky schools that have chosen not to join the KHSAA or are ineligible to do so. There are no restrictions on out-of-state schools. A list of current KHSAA member schools can be found here: SCHOOL DIRECTORY
- Member schools may, during the regular season, permit entries into meets from an approved list of homeschool teams or from individual homeschool students who are enrolled in Kentucky and may compete against them per state statute: APPROVED HOME SCHOOL/GROUPS
- If athletes are entered under a school name (or team scoring will be calculated), all athletes must be currently eligible and the meet counts against the […]
04/10/24 – Media Credentials Now Available for Spring Championships
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for 2024 spring state championships (archery, esports, bass fishing, tennis, track, softball, baseball) is now live and can be accessed via credentials.khsaa.org.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of their organization needing […]
03/26/24 – Outdoor Track & Field Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete-of-the-Year
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Outdoor Track & Field participants for 2023-2024 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2023-2024 team. Nominations must come from a member school but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards event at Midway University in early summer 2024. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2023-2024 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year in […]
03/07/24 – Track & Field Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The 2024 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Track & Field is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity, and freshman, and whether or not the coach receives pay.
As a reminder, here are some important dates for the upcoming season:
First Practice: December 1
First Contest: January 8
Maximum Number of Scrimmages: 2
Maximum Number of Meets: 19
Region Window: May 6 – May 22
State Dates: May 30-31, June 1
OFFICIALS
- TO TAKE THE CLINIC, LOG IN TO YOUR ARBITERSPORTS ACCOUNT
- Go to https://officials.khsaa.org
- Login using your arbiter username and password
OFFICIALS INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING CLINICS
- As they are a condition of postseason eligibility, in the top black bar on the main page for https://officials.khsaa.org, select […]
02/05/24 – Tentative Host Sites 2024 Regional Outdoor Track & Field Meets
As of 3/18/24, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2024 Track & Field Outdoor Regionals. These sites are tentative and subject to change.
Region
Host/Site
Class 1A
1
Murray – May 18
2
Green County – May 21
3
Louisville Collegiate @ Ballard HS – May 22
4
Bishop Brossart – May 20
5
Lexington Christian – May 18
6
Williamsburg @ University of Cumberlands – May 21
7
Prestonsburg (PV/Shot/Disc @ Magoffin Co) – May 18
Class 2A
1
Paducah Tilghman – May 18
2
Elizabethtown – May 16
3
Shelby County – May 21
4
Franklin County @ Henry Clay HS – May 18
5
Lincoln County – May 21
6
Mason County – May 18
7
Bath County – May 21
Class 3A
1
Marshall County – May 21
2
Meade Co – May 20 (PV on May 16th at Grayson Co HS)
3
St. Xavier – […]
03/01/24 – Inaugural Indoor Track & Field State Championships to Debut in Louisville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 1, 2024
The inaugural KHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to debut at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville this weekend.
Both the Class 3A and Class 2A meets will take place on Saturday, March 2, starting with the former at 9 a.m. ET before the latter begins at 3 p.m. The Class 1A meet will commence at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 3.
Tickets to both days of the landmark event are available online only at khsaatickets.org. The competition will be broadcast in its entirety live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network.
2024 KHSAA INDOOR TRACK & FIELD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
02/29/24 – State Indoor Track & Field Final Details
The competition field is set for the 2024 KHSAA Inaugural State Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare! The KHSAA website has been updated to reflect lane assignments, competitor numbers, etc. Each school should review their student-athletes and let us know immediately of any necessary changes (i.e. misspelling of names, incorrect grade, etc.) by emailing us at trresults@khsaa.org. You must send corrections to this email address to ensure all parties are aware of the changes.
We are still missing relay names for some schools. If you need to submit relay names, please use this form: RELAY NAME FORM
CLASS 1A
CLASS 2A
CLASS 3A
02/24/24 – State Indoor Track & Field Worker Instructions
Thank you for agreeing to work the 2024 Inaugural State Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare. Below is the list of your duties and explanations of reporting times (all times Eastern Time zone).
EVENT DETAILS
- Dates: March 2-3
- Location: Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center
- 3029 W Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville
- Time Schedule: https://khsaa.org/2024-indoor-state-track-meet-time-schedule/
CHECK-IN
Worker check-in is at the side entrance where the athletes/coaches enter (map attached). Please be sure to dress warm if you are at a check-in gate. Staff at check-in will have an event staff badge for you to wear if you don’t already have one.
PARKING
- Parking – https://khsaa.org/track/2024/indoor/parkingmap.pdf
- Workers will be on a parking pass list to park in Lot B. You will enter through the security door for check-in.
MEALS
- A box lunch will be provided on Saturday only between […]
02/25/24 – Inaugural State Indoor Track & Field Meet Qualifiers
The initial release of state qualifiers for the KHSAA Inaugural State Track & Field Indoor Championships is now available. Changes could occur as coaches MUST double-check for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance lists are finalized.
PLEASE READ ALL THE DETAILS BELOW AS THERE ARE SEVERAL ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN TO ENSURE YOUR ATHLETES/TEAMS ARE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE.
ATHLETIC DIRECTORS
- On the school subdomain (schools.khsaa.org) be sure your school has checked “Indoor Track – Boys” and/or “Indoor Track – Girls”.
- Be sure all athletes are listed on the Postseason Roster.
- Ensure all coach’s contact information is updated.
PERFORMANCE LIST
- To see the performance lists, select the State Track Entries and Results pull-down menus, and select the link for each class.
- The Class 1A Performance lists are located at https://ly.khsaa.org/qzng.
- The Class 2A Performance lists are located at https://ly.khsaa.org/yznq.
- The Class […]
2024 Class 3A Indoor Track Preliminary Performance Listing
As of Tuesday, February 27 (6:00 PM)
2024 Class 2A Indoor Track Preliminary Performance Listing
As of Tuesday, February 27 (6:00 PM)
2024 Class 1A Indoor Track Preliminary Performance Listing
As of Tuesday, February 27 (6:00 PM)
02/23/24 – Updated Details for State Indoor Track & Field
Prior to the final release of the Top 50 performances, the KHSAA wanted to try to answer questions that coaches have submitted this week as we head into the final day of the regular season.
REMINDERS/UPDATES
- The State Meet event-by-event schedule has been posted: https://ly.khsaa.org/dgmg
- Only Indoor performances will be accepted for the purpose of qualification.
- Deadlines for indoor performances to be submitted to the MileSplit website for possible qualification to the KHSAA Indoor Championships will be Saturday, February 24th at 9:00 PM ET.
- There is a limit of 2 athletes per school per event and 1 relay team per school, and excess qualifiers for a school will be noted on the performance list each week, and removed for the final listing.
*NEW THIS WEEK
- The KHSAA will release an initial list of the top 24 performances on Sunday, February 25th.
- Coaches will have time to […]
02/16/24 – Updated Top Performances for Indoor Track & Field
As we head into the final two weekends of competition, we wanted to update coaches on some details for the KHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships.
REMINDERS/UPDATES
- The event-by-event schedule has been posted: https://ly.khsaa.org/dgmg
- Only Indoor performances will be accepted for the purpose of qualification.
- Deadlines for indoor performances to be submitted to the MileSplit website for possible qualification to the KHSAA Indoor Championships will be Saturday, February 24th at 9:00 PM ET.
- There is a limit of 2 athletes per school per event and 1 relay team per school, and excess qualifiers for a school will be noted on the performance list each week, and removed for the final listing.
- Once the qualifiers list is released, coaches will have time to review and withdraw any athletes from events by completing the appropriate online form.
- Deadlines will be announced for withdrawal.
- There will be no substitutions by coaches for withdrawn […]
02/09/24 – Updated Top Performances for Indoor Track & Field
To assist coaches and athletes in tracking each event’s top 24, the KHSAA has worked with our partners at MileSplit and compiled performances in all 14 events that will be updated each week. If an athlete is missing from the list, here are a few tips to check before contacting the KHSAA.
- Are the meet results posted on MileSplit?
- If no, then contact the meet administration to submit the results to kymilesplit@gmail.com.
- Did the athlete perform under the KHSAA member school name?
- If not, then the athlete would not qualify while representing any other entity or while running unattached.
*NEW THIS WEEK
- Performance List includes the Top 50 performances in each event.
- Performance List includes conversions of the 1600m/1-mile times to 1500m times and conversions of the 3200m/2-mile times to 3000m times and then ranked accordingly.
- In addition, this list now reflects the removal (in […]
Current Top 50 1A, 2A and 3A Indoor Track & Field Performances for 2024
All classes by gender can be viewed in separate tabs across the bottom of the post by scrolling to the bottom of the post.
02/02/24 – Indoor Track & Field Updates
As plans continue to be finalized for the Inaugural KHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships, the KHSAA has received several inquiries from member schools. In an effort to address the expressed concerns for travel, school transportation availability on Friday, and to minimize the financial impact of the trip, the KHSAA has worked with the venue to secure March 2-3 as the dates for competition.
Class 2A & 3A will compete on March 2, while Class 1A will compete on March 3. The schedule has also been adjusted to reduce the need for overnight stays by member schools and to eliminate, at least for 2024, the need for busses to be used on Friday during peak school travel periods. A draft of the schedule is being finalized and will be released next week.
In addition, other common questions that the KHSAA office has received:
- Events to be conducted (as approved by the Board of […]
01/17/24 – Board of Control Looks Ahead to Winter State Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 17, 2024
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving status reports regarding upcoming winter state championships and items for possible action at a later meeting.
Following a data review conducted by KHSAA staff, the inaugural Girls’ Wrestling State Championships in February will be preceded by multi-region meets at Caldwell County (Regions 1-2), Central (Regions 3-4), Bryan Station (Regions 5-6) and Montgomery County (Regions 7-8). Due to the difference in participation numbers of teams and individuals, the pattern of regions and sites will differ between girls’ and boys’ competitions. Girls’ wrestling participation is on the rise in the first year of sanctioning a state championship, however, growing from 378 registered girls’ wrestlers in 2022-23 to 586 participants this season.
The Board also discussed a staff review of member schools’ requirements to submit individual and team roster entries unique […]
01/16/24 – Indoor Track & Field State Meet Updates
The inaugural KHSAA indoor Track and Field state championships will take place the first weekend in March at the Norton Healthcare Indoor Track Complex in Louisville. It is important that we get you qualifying details while the final logistics and scheduling are being completed in the next couple of weeks. Details that have been determined are below, additional details will be distributed once finalized. A finalized schedule should be released in the next ten days.
YOUR SCHOOL’S NEXT STEP IS CRITICAL AS WE NEED YOU TO BE SURE THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR HAS DESIGNATED THAT YOU WILL HAVE A TEAM, HAS LISTED COACHES, AND HAS LISTED ATHLETES ON THE KHSAA ROSTER.
STATE ENTRIES AND QUALIFYING
- Due to the lack of indoor facilities across the state of Kentucky to conduct regional qualifying meets, the KHSAA will utilize documented regular-season indoor performances to be considered for state qualifiers as follows:
- The best 24 times/performances (while representing a […]
01/11/24 – Indoor Track & Field Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete-of-the-Year
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Indoor Track & Field participants for 2023-2024 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2023-2024 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards event at Midway University in early summer 2024. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2023-2024 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year in […]
12/05/23 – State Outdoor Track & Field Postseason Dates & Reminders
As you plan for spring events in 2024, we would like to remind schools about the postseason dates for outdoor Track & Field. Please make sure all parties involved in planning graduation dates, spring activities, etc. are aware of the postseason dates which should help fans, coaches and administrators avoid scheduling conflicts.
- First Date of Practice: December 1
- First Allowable Contest Date: January 8
- Region Meets: May 6 – May 22
- As regions begin preparation, please remember that all scheduling is led by the regional host, but discussions and planning should include all schools involved.
- The KHSAA State Track & Field Meet will return to the University of Kentucky on May 30-31, June 1, 2024.
- Class 1A will compete on May 30, followed by Class 2A on May 31, and Class 3A on June 1.
In addition, the KHSAA wanted to make schools aware that the city of Lexington will be hosting the […]
11/16/23 – KHSAA Inaugural Indoor Track & Field Meet
As previously approved, the inaugural KHSAA indoor Track and Field state championships will take place on March 2-3 at the Norton Healthcare Indoor Track Complex in Louisville. Norton’s facility has 8 lanes for the 60M races and 6 lanes for all others.
STATE ENTRIES AND QUALIFYING
- Due to the lack of indoor facilities across the state of Kentucky to conduct regional qualifying meets, the KHSAA will utilize documented regular-season indoor performances to be considered for state qualifiers as follows:
- The best 24 times/performances (while representing a KHSAA member school) including ties per class to be considered qualifiers for the dashes and runs, and
- The best 24 times/performances (while representing a KHSAA member school) plus ties to be considered qualifiers for the field events.
- To accomplish this task, the following steps were approved:
- The KHSAA will continue to utilize Milesplit as the exclusive, official source of entry/qualifying.
- Coaches and designated representatives […]
11/15/23 – Board of Control Adopts Changes to State Formats For Swimming, Indoor Track & Field, Girls’ Wrestling; Sets State Archery Site, Accepts Results of Bylaw 9 Amendment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 15, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its third regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving changes to the Swimming State Championship format and event implementation plans for the inaugural Indoor Track & Field and Girls’ Wrestling State Championships.
The Board approved the selection of Russell County High School (Regions 1-3), the University of Louisville (Regions 4-6) and Scott High School (Regions 7-9) as 2024 State First Round sites for Swimming and approved revisions to relay card procedures for the regional and state meet rounds to help address facility deck and crowd capacity concerns.
The Board also approved the increase of the total number of qualifiers advancing from the swimming & diving region meets to the State First Round to 48 per event statewide, including approval of the format structure for those three first-round events. This will result in a total of a total […]
10/06/23 – KHSAA Announces 2022-23 NFHS State Coaches of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 6, 2023
As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments, particularly for the season in question, as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sports. These awards are announced following the recognized year.
The complete list of 2022-23 honorees from Kentucky is below.
- Baseball: Jeremy Shope, Whitley County
- Boys’ Basketball: Josh Cook, George Rogers Clark
- Boys’ Cross Country: Brian Ruggles, North Oldham
- Football: Keegan Kendrick, Bullitt East
- Boys’ Golf: Kyle Congleton, Madison Central
- Boys’ Soccer: Stephen Collins, Ryle
- Boys’ Swimming & Diving: Mike Essig, Trinity (Louisville)
- Boys’ Tennis: Al Hertsenberg, Covington Catholic
- Boys’ Track & […]
09/27/23 – Clarifications about Participation in Individual Sports
The KHSAA has received several inquiries pertaining to the participation in individual sports against home school students, club teams, students from other non-member schools or unattached/unaffiliated athletes from its member schools. It is the member school’s responsibility to understand the Bylaw 23 restrictions (Limitation of Seasons) and who the athletes are competing against;
IF EVENT IS HOSTED BY A KHSAA MEMBER SCHOOL OR IS A SCHOOL COMPETITION
- KHSAA Member schools cannot compete against schools or teams located in Kentucky who are eligible to join the KHSAA but have decided not to do so at this time.
- A list of current KHSAA member schools can be found here: SCHOOL DIRECTORY
- Member schools may, during the regular season, permit entries from homeschool units or homeschool students enrolled in Kentucky per state statute, provided they are on the approved list provided by the KHSAA: APPROVED HOME SCHOOL/GROUP
- Meets where all athletes are entered under the […]
2024 KHSAA Indoor State/Region Meet Entries/Results
2023-2024 State Indoor 1A Entries and Results 2023-2024 State Indoor 2A Entries and Results 2023-2024 State Indoor 3A Entries and Results09/13/23 – Board of Control Approves Distribution of Bylaw 9 Referendum, Adjusts Swimming & Diving Starting Date
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 13, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its second regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving the distribution of a member school referendum regarding Bylaw 9, an adjustment of the starting date for the swimming & diving season and an implementation plan for the KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championship First Rounds, as well as the distribution of a member school survey regarding girls’ wrestling weight classes and a timetable for implementing the details of the inaugural KHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships.
The Board’s approval to distribute a referendum regarding Bylaw 9 paves the way for distribution to member schools following the 2023-24 KHSAA Annual Meeting in Lexington on Sept. 14. The referendum will include the yes/no option of removing Section 1(a) from the Bylaw, which restricts basketball players who have been in grade nine(9) and then played a contest for the […]
07/24/23 – Corresponding Calendar Reminders, Updates, References
At its most recent meeting, the Board of Control approved recommended changes to the Spring Corresponding Dates Calendar impacting Tennis, Track and Field, Softball and Baseball. Please understand that this communication will be more lengthy than normal to attempt to address any questions and concerns.
These changes were a result of significant membership feedback addressing the various issues around spring sports and the potential issues faced by the nearly 290 member schools and the association. This represents the first phase of an overall calendar review the Board has begun to start this school year with the second phase being discussed at later meetings to include issues around the integration of three additional championships (boys’ and girls’ lacrosse and boys’ volleyball) into the 2024-25 calendar.
Spring has always presented challenges around end-of-year activities including testing, graduations, recognition ceremonies and so many other schedule conflicts. While at some point, choices will have to be made by some […]
07/19/23 – Board Gives Final Approval to 2023-24 and 2024-25 Track & Field and Cross Country Alignment
As scheduled, the Board of Control yesterday gave final approval to the alignment of schools for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons for the sports of Track & Field and Cross Country. All schools are placed in the alignment, regardless of current participation levels to account for varying levels of participation. Following the sharing of the draft alignment in May, the Board shared that it would consider any geographic appeals and adopt the alignment in final form at its July meeting.
Also at that meeting, the Board approved a recommendation that the alignment duration is to be for two seasons, consistent with the football alignment discussion, and that the enrollments for 2022-23 and 2023-24 be used to realign the schools again during 2023-24 for the purpose of alignment for 2024-2025 through 2027-28. The enrollment for 2023-24 will be used twice in determining an average, as all indications are that enrollment numbers will stabilize post-pandemic to be […]
07/18/23 – Board of Control Conducts First Meeting of 2023-24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 18, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its first regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Tuesday in Newport, approving revisions to spring 2024 state championship dates, adopting “playing-up” rule changes for sports classified by size and adopting a new alignment for cross country and track & field.
Tuesday began with an orientation for new and returning Board members before launching into the full Board work session, followed by the full Board of Control meeting. The Board and staff welcomed new members Brandy Carver of Morehead and Mandi Hudson of Georgetown, while KHSAA Office Manager and Assistant to the Commissioner Kara Howard was formally announced as having accepted a newly created events services position on the KHSAA staff. After a favorable annual review by the Board, KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett’s contract was once again renewed for another year.
The 2023-24 baseball and softball state tournaments were approved to […]
07/11/23 – NFHS Announces Track & Field Rule Changes
New Examples of False Starts Adopted in High School Track and Field Rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – In an effort to more clearly define false starts in high school track and field events, two new starting violations have been adopted for the 2024 season.
In Rule 5-7-4c, the previous language which required participants to remain motionless after assuming the set position prior to the starting device being fired, has been replaced with the following:
“If a runner leaves their mark with a hand or foot after the ‘set’ command but before the starting device is fired.”
In addition, a new violation in (d) calls for a violation “if a runner leaves their mark with a forward motion without the starting device being fired.”
Further, a new NOTE in Rule 5-7-4 states that “extraneous motion before the device is fired does not necessarily require a false start to be charged unless the criteria […]
06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Track & Field
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 30, 2023
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 track & field season is Chris Thomas of Paint Lick. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at […]
06/06/23 – Johnson, Ferree Named 2022-23 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 6, 2023
The 2022-23 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated this week on the campus of Midway University, as Rafaella Johnson of Elizabethtown (Cross Country) and George Ferree of Trinity (Louisville) (Wrestling) were recognized as the overall Student-Athletes of the Year.
Beginning in May 2016, Midway has presented a Female Student-Athlete of the Year award at each KHSAA girls’ state championship event. The awards program was expanded in 2019-20 to include male student-athletes, with Midway honoring a deserving student-athlete in each of the 19 officially recognized KHSAA sports and sport-activities.
The awards are based on athletic and academic achievement, as well as community service and leadership, with Midway choosing one overall Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year each academic year. School administrators, coaches and athletic directors nominate student-athletes online at khsaa.org, and the nominees are voted upon by a closed panel consisting of representatives from Midway.
05/31/23 – Parking Details for State Track & Field, State Softball
The KHSAA has received the final details for parking on the campus of the University of Kentucky at this year’s State Track & Field and State Softball Championships. Coaches and teams are reminded to allow extra time, especially in the Lexington area, for travel due to so many events in and around Lexington June 1-2-3.
State Track & Field Teams are reminded that the State Meet is conducted with a specific time schedule and events will not be delayed if a competitor does not check in on time. Teams can arrive early and remain in buses until the Team Gate opens or athletes/coaches can always arrive earlier than their event to check-in and head to Tent City.
State Softball Teams are reminded they can arrive earlier than their indicated warm-up time and UK Parking/KHSAA Staff will accommodate you on-site. Parking maps are available below!
UPDATED PARKING MAPS
05/31/23 – Track & Field, Baseball, Softball to Wrap Up 2022-23 Championship Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 31, 2023
The final state championship events of the 2022-23 school year are set to kick off in Lexington this week.
The 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Track & Field State Championships, 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament and 2023 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Softball State Tournament, each presented by UK HealthCare, will run throughout Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Track & Field State Championships and Softball State Tournament will be played entirely on the University of Kentucky campus, while the Baseball State Tournament will begin at Counter Clocks Field before finishing at UK’s Kentucky Proud Park the following weekend.
The Track & Field State Championships will start with 1A competition on Thursday and 2A competition on Friday before concluding with its 3A championships on Saturday. Baseball will play its first round over Thursday and Friday and its quarterfinals on Saturday at Counter Clocks Field, concluding with the final two rounds next weekend. Softball will […]
05/30/23 – State Track & Field Lane Assignments, Starting Heights, Final Details!
The field is set for the 2023 Clark’s Pump-n-Shop State Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare! The meets will be held June 1 – June 3 at the University of Kentucky Track & Field Complex. The KHSAA website has been updated to reflect lane assignments, competitor numbers, etc. Please be sure to check under the 2023 State/Region Meet Entries/Results tab at the very bottom of the track webpage (links also below). Additional important information for each respective class is posted.
Starting heights for High Jump and Pole Vault for each respective class have also been set for the State Meet. They are as follows:
Class 1A 2A 3A Girls High Jump 4’6″ 4’6″ 4’8″ Boys High Jump 5’8″ 5’8″ 5’10” Girls Pole Vault 6’6″ 7’6″ 8’6″ Boys Pole Vault 9’6″ 10’0″ 11’0″Lane Assignments
Class Link 1A https://khsaa.org/track/2023/class1alaneassignments.pdf 2A https://khsaa.org/track/2023/class2alaneassignments.pdf 3A https://khsaa.org/track/2023/class3alaneassignments.pdfThe following links have important information for teams, […]
05/26/23 – Class 3A State Track & Field Performance Listing and Roster by School Available
The performance list and the roster by school for all events, including unified/adapted for Class 3A are posted on the website at the links below.
Changes may occur as coaches and officials have an opportunity to double-check both the performance list and the roster by school for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance lists are finalized.
As a reminder to coaches, each region automatically qualifies the first and second-place finishers in each event (a total of 14 automatic qualifiers, if at least 2 entered in the event). The next 10 best performances (plus any unbreakable ties) in each event, per class, from the state-at-large shall qualify for the state meet. It is very possible to have a situation where the performances in a regional meet among the two automatic advancers are less than the performance of someone who did not finish first or second in his/her respective region, […]
05/24/23 – Class 2A State Track & Field Performance Listing and Roster by School Available
The performance list and the roster by school for all events, including unified/adapted for Class 2A are posted on the website at the links below.
Changes may occur as coaches and officials have an opportunity to double-check both the performance list and the roster by school for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance lists are finalized.
As a reminder to coaches, each region automatically qualifies the first and second-place finishers in each event (a total of 14 automatic qualifiers, if at least 2 entered in the event). The next 10 best performances (plus any unbreakable ties) in each event, per class, from the state-at-large shall qualify for the state meet. It is very possible to have a situation where the performances in a regional meet among the two automatic advancers are less than the performance of someone who did not finish first or second in his/her respective region, […]
05/24/23 – Class 1A State Track & Field Performance Listing and Roster by School Available
The performance list and the roster by school for all events, including unified/adapted for Class 1A are posted on the website at the links below. Class 2A should be released later tonight and Class 3A tomorrow, after all Class 3A regions finish.
Changes may occur as coaches and officials have an opportunity to double-check both the performance list and the roster by school for accuracy. An email will be sent once all changes are made and performance lists are finalized.
As a reminder to coaches, each region automatically qualifies the first and second-place finishers in each event (a total of 14 automatic qualifiers, if at least 2 entered in the event). The next 10 best performances (plus any unbreakable ties) in each event, per class, from the state-at-large shall qualify for the state meet. It is very possible to have a situation where the performances in a regional meet among the two automatic advancers are […]
05/24/23 – State Track & Field Championships Worker Assignments & Information
Thank you for agreeing to work the 2023 Clark’s Pump-n-Shop State Track & Field Meet presented by UK HealthCare. Below is the list of your duties and explanations of reporting times (all times Eastern Time zone).
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: June 1-2-3
Location: University of Kentucky Track & Field Complex
698 Sports Center Drive, Lexington 40506
Time Schedule: https://khsaa.org/2023-state-track-meet-time-schedule/
CHECK-IN
Report to the team check-in tent (same as prior years) and check-in. There you will sign in. If you have worked the state meet in the last few years and have your 3 polos, please bring them. If not, please just wear something summer casual and the staff at check-in will have an event staff badge for you to wear.
WHAT TO WEAR
If you do have the polos, the order is as follows:
-Royal Blue Heathered on Thursday, June 1
[…]
05/10/23 – Board of Control Accepts Reports of Member Survey Results, State Legislation, Officials Licensing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 10, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, accepting reports of several member surveys and ballots regarding both new and existing championship sports and sport-activities, as well as reports of Kentucky state legislation and officials licensing.
After officially approving the adoption of girls’ wrestling for the 2023-24 academic year during last February’s Board meeting, on Wednesday the Board approved the return of the KHSAA Wrestling State Championships to Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington through 2024-25 to be held as a three-day event each year.
The Board approved the adoption of boys’ and girls’ tennis team state championships in the spring, along with the existing individually bracketed tennis tournament, beginning with the 2023-24 academic year. The Board also approved sponsoring a boys’ volleyball, boys’ lacrosse and girls’ lacrosse state championships beginning in 2024-25, following […]
05/09/23 – Reminders about Regional Track & Field Meets
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE
We want to remind Athletic Directors and coaches about the strict time schedule at postseason track & field meets. Throughout the regular season, we realize that many athletes are competing in a rolling schedule style meet. However, both the regional and state track meets are structured to be held to a specific time schedule. With the state meet taking at-large qualifiers, it is important that all 21 regions adhere to a strict time schedule to ensure competitive fairness for the at-large qualifiers attempting to advance to the state meet. With the regional schedule, coaches should prepare athletes to communicate with meet personnel and check-in/check-out of each event. Athletes should arrive to the clerk for running events no later than second call. The games committee has determined that athletes who check-out to compete in a running event have 12 minutes from the completion of that event to return to check-in.
Managers are required to […]
04/27/23 – Track & Field Regional Instructions Available and Postseason Reminders
REGIONAL INSTRUCTIONS/POSTSEASON UPDATES
- Region Meets: May 12 – May 25
- All 21 region dates and sites are set: REGIONAL MANAGERS
- The region meet instructions are available for review. Coaches should review prior to entering the regional meet. REGION INSTRUCTIONS (Track & Field begins on page 32).
- The Clark’s Pump-n-Shop State Track & Field Championships will return to the University of Kentucky on June 1-3, 2023.
- Class 1A will compete on June 1, followed by Class 2A on June 2, and Class 3A on June 3, a tentative time schedule has been posted: TIME SCHEDULE
UNIFIED
- The KHSAA and Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) will once again offer exhibition unified events in the postseason. This allows high school students with and without intellectual disabilities the opportunity to represent their high school as partners in an event.
- The events that will be offered include: 2x50m Dash Relay, 2x200m Dash Relay, 4x100m Relay, […]
04/27/23 – Procedure for Unified & Adapted Athlete Entry for Track & Field Postseason
In preparation for the 2023 KHSAA Track & Field postseason, we wanted to remind you of the opportunities available for the student-athletes of Kentucky. The KHSAA will continue to offer Unified (in partnership with Special Olympics Kentucky) and Adapted events to include regional and state track & field competitions. While most unified and/or adapted athletes have been participating throughout the season, it is important to review the following information prior to the start of the postseason.
ENTRY FORM
- For both unified and adapted competitors, coaches must submit regional entries to the regional manager, via Form TR124 AND through ky.milesplit.com (with varsity entries) by the deadline, which is four (4) days prior to the date of each regional meet.
- TR124 Entry Form can be found here: FORM TR124
UNIFIED
- Unified partner athletes and special athletes must be listed on the Unified roster in the KHSAA database and each school needs to check […]
04/13/23 – Media Credentials Now Available for Spring Championships
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for spring state championships (archery, esports, bass fishing, tennis, track & field, baseball, softball) is now live and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org
Credentials to each KHSAA State Championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of their organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. Media outlets are responsible for the actions of all individuals representing their organization, including compliance with KHSAA policies and procedures. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. The KHSAA reserves the right to limit the number of […]
03/27/23 – Track & Field Nominations Sought for Male & Female Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Track & Field participants for 2022-2023 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2022-2023 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards event at Midway University in early summer 2023. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2022-2023 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the […]
03/06/23 – Tentative Host Sites 2023 Regional Track & Field Meets
As of 3/22/23, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2023 Track & Field Regionals. These sites are tentative and subject to change.
Region
Host/Site
Class 1A
1
Mayfield
2
Bethlehem (Throws at Bardstown)
3
Kentucky Country Day @ Assumption
4
Bishop Brossart
5
Bracken County @ Mason County
6
Somerset
7
Morgan County @ Magoffin County
Class 2A
1
Calloway County
2
Bardstown
3
Waggener
4
Holmes @ Scott
5
Boyle County
6
Mason County
7
Magoffin County
Class 3A
1
Marshall County
2
Meade County (PV @ North Hardin)
3
St. Xavier
4
Oldham County @ Eastern
5
Dixie Heights
6
Great Crossing
7
02/22/23 – Track & Field Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The 2023 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Track & Field is now available. The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid.
As a reminder, here are some important dates for the upcoming season:
- First Practice: December 1
- First Contest: January 9
- Maximum Number of Scrimmages: 2
- Maximum Number of Meets: 19
- Region Window: May 12 – May 25
- State Dates: June 1 – 3
CLINIC FOR HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES
For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. To access the clinic, log in to http://schools.khsaa.org and — under the section entitled Rules Clinics — click on the link entitled “View Online Rules Clinics“.
- February 22 – April 6: the Clinic may be viewed by coaches at no charge during this period.
- April 7 – […]
01/23/23 – Spring Sports Postseason Dates
As you plan for spring events in 2023, we would like to remind schools about the postseason dates for spring sports. Please make sure all parties involved in planning graduation dates, spring activities, etc. are aware of the postseason dates which should help fans, coaches and administrators avoid scheduling conflicts.
TRACK & FIELD
- First Date of Practice: December 1
- First Allowable Contest Date: January 9
- Region Meets: May 12 – May 25
- As regions begin preparation, please remember that all scheduling is led by the regional host, but discussions and planning should include all schools involved.
- The KHSAA State Track & Field Meet will return to the University of Kentucky on June 1-3, 2023.
- Class 1A will compete on June 1, followed by Class 2A on June 2, and Class 3A on June 3.
TENNIS
- First Date of Practice: February 13
- First Allowable Contest Date: March […]
12/19/22 – KHSAA Announces NFHS State Coach of the Year Honorees for 2021-22 Seasons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 19, 2022
As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments, as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sports. These awards are announced following the recognized year.
The complete list of 2021-22 honorees from Kentucky is below.
Baseball: David Rexroat, Russell County
Boys’ Basketball: William Unseld, Warren Central
Girls’ Basketball: Kristy Orem, Pikeville
Boys’ Cross Country: Ian Johnstone, Conner
Girls’ Cross Country: Tom Stickel, Lexington Christian
Field Hockey: Jody Schaefer, Assumption
Football: Noel Rash, Beechwood
Boys’ Golf: Greg Zimmerer, Christian Academy-Louisville
Girls’ Golf: Sam Westfall, Madisonville-North Hopkins
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11/16/22 – Board of Control Approves Items Passed at Annual Meeting, Distribution of Enrollment Information, Wrestling State First Round Site
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 16, 2022
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its third regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving items passed at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Schools and the authorization to distribute enrollment information to be used in classification upon receipt from Kentucky Department of Education, as well as the recommendation for Atherton to host the 2023 Wrestling State First Round for Regions 1-4.
On Sept. 22, the KHSAA conducted its Annual Meeting at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Delegates in attendance voted on proposals submitted by the Board for consideration, as required by 702 KAR 7:065 and the annual review of Association rules. The passing of Proposal 2022-01 to amend Bylaw 9 to remove basketball pre-practice restrictions on students in grade 9 and above who have already represented a school was officially approved for 2023-24 adoption by the Board at Wednesday’s meeting. The change […]
07/25/22- Reminders About Realignment/Reclassification Processes for 2023-24 and beyond (FB, TR, XC)
As discussed at the 7/22/22 Board of Control meeting, the process for realignment in the classified sports remains unchanged from various updates since 2021. The new alignments will be completed during the 2022-23 school year, to be implemented for 2023-24 and beyond.
Enrollment
The KHSAA receives from KDE electronically, the by-grade membership numbers of all common schools. These numbers are submitted as part of the “second-month” report, and these numbers are subject to audit for accuracy. These numbers are usually received in the last part of October or the first part of November.
During the pandemic, there has been no collection of this data by KDE for 2020-21 or 2021-22 as the districts were permitted to use 2018-19 or 2019-20 numbers for that key report which forms part of the ADA equation and is considered by KDE to be the most accurate. The same data (second month) is collected from all other schools.
The Board […]
06/28/22 – Official of the Year Winners Announced for Winter, Spring Sports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 28, 2022
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Officials of the Year for the 2021-22 winter and spring seasons are James Johns for basketball, Joseph Phillips for swimming & diving, Eric Friddle for wrestling, Ron Rawe for baseball, Randy Chapman for softball and Sadie Gambrel for track & field, while Paul Lewis was named the Larry G. […]
06/11/22- Kopser, Gloyd Named 2021-22 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 11, 2022
The 2021-22 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated this week on the campus of Midway University, as Renae Kopser (Ryle) and Ben Gloyd (Mayfield) were recognized as the overall Student-Athletes of the Year.
Beginning in May of 2016, Midway University started presenting a Female Student-Athlete of the Year award at each KHSAA girls’ state championship event. The awards program was expanded in 2019-20 to include male student-athletes, with Midway honoring a deserving student-athlete in each of the 19 officially recognized KHSAA sports and sport-activities.
The awards are based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership, with Midway choosing one overall male and female student-athlete of the year each academic year. School administrators, coaches and athletic directors nominate student-athletes online at KHSAA.org, and the nominees are voted upon by a closed panel consisting of representatives from Midway University.
2021-22 Midway University/KHSAA […]
06/02/22 – Track & Field, Baseball, Softball Set to Kick Off in Lexington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 2, 2022
The final state championship events of the 2021-22 school year are set to kick off on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington this week with the 2022 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Track & Field State Championships, Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament and Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Softball State Tournament, each presented by UK HealthCare.
Tickets to all three events are available for purchase online only at khsaatickets.org. Live webcasts will be available on khsaa.tv.
Track & Field will start with 1A competition on Thursday and 2A competition on Friday before concluding with its 3A championships on Saturday. Baseball will play its first round over Thursday and Friday and its quarterfinals on Saturday, concluding with the final two rounds next weekend. Softball will commence Friday and Saturday before completing its final three rounds next weekend.
2022 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Track & Field State Championships
05/31/22 – State Track & Field Lane Assignments, Starting Heights, & Final Details
The field is set for the 2022 Clark’s Pump-n-Shop State Track & Field Championships presented by UK HealthCare! The meets will be held June 2 – June 4 at the University of Kentucky Track & Field Complex. The KHSAA website has been updated to reflect lane assignments, competitor numbers, etc. Please be sure to check under the 2022 State/Region Meet Entries/Results tab at the very bottom of the track webpage. Important information for each respective class is posted.
Starting heights for High Jump and Pole Vault for each respective class have also been set for the State Meet. They are as follows:
Class A
Girls High Jump- 4’6″
Boys High Jump- 5’8″
Girls Pole Vault- 6’6″
Boys Pole Vault- 9’00”
Class 2A
Girls High Jump- 4’6″
Boys High Jump- 5’8″
Girls Pole Vault- 7’0″
Boys Pole Vault- 10’00”
Class 3A
Girls High Jump- 4’8″
Boys High Jump- 5’10”
Girls […]
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