Officiating Information
Links to License as a New or Re-licensing Official
Information and Resources for Officials
- KHSAA Part 1 and 2 Online Testing Instructions
- Click to fill out a new officials application (or add a new sport)
- 2017-2018 KHSAA Officiating Fees
- Officiating Uniform Requirement
- NFOA Insurance Policy Provisions
- Officials Championship Ring Information
- OF102-Official Incident Report
- OF107-Out of State Ejection
Specific Functions for Currently Licensed Officials (requires login)
Officials Division Edit Update Information
Officials Division Take Online Rules Clinic
Officials Division Ejections and Reports
Officials Division Part 1 and Part 2 Testing
Officials Division Reports and Detailed Listings
2017-2018 Officials Division Guidebook
KHSAA Sportsmanship Statements
KHSAA Sportsmanship Statement PA Announcement
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Requires Officials To Enforce Sportsmanship Rules. High School Athletics Emphasize Positive Values.
All Parties Have Worked Hard To Create A Sense Of Teamwork, Response, Responsibility, And Perspective.
We Remind You That Officials Expect Good Behavior And Will Quickly Penalize Misconduct.
We Encourage And Appreciate Your Help.
Let This Competition Reflect Mutual Respect Among All Participants And Officials.
Good luck and have a great contest!
KHSAA Sportsmanship Statement for Officials
The National High School Federation And The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Require Officials To Enforce Sportsmanship Rules.
High School Athletics Emphasize Positive Values. All Of Us Have Worked Hard To Create A Sense Of Teamwork, Respect, Responsibility, And Perspective.
We Remind You That We Expect Good Behavior And Will Quickly Penalize Misconduct. We Encourage And Appreciate Your Help.
Let This Competition Reflect Mutual Respect Among All Participants And Officials.
Good Luck And Have A Great Contest!
Lightning and Severe Weather Information
Listings of Licensed Officials
Current Year Officials Listings (licensed)
- Listing of All Current Officials
- Current Licensed Baseball Umpires
- Current Licensed Basketball Officials
- Current Licensed Competitive Cheer Judges
- Current Licensed Field Hockey Officials
- Current Licensed Football Officials
- Current Licensed Soccer Officials
- Current Licensed Softball (Fastpitch) Umpires
- Current Licensed Swimming Officials
- Current Licensed Track & Field/Cross Country Officials
- Current Licensed Volleyball Officials
- Current Licensed Wrestling Officials
Current Year Prospective Officials Listings
- Current Baseball Prospective Umpires
- Current Basketball Prospective Officials
- Current Competitive Cheer Prospective Judges
- Current Field Hockey Prospective Officials
- Current Football Prospective Officials
- Current Soccer Prospective Officials
- Current Softball (Fastpitch) Prospective Umpires
- Current Swimming Prospective Officials
- Current Track & FIeld/Cross Country Prospective Officials
- Current Volleyball Prospective Officials
- Current Wrestling Prospective Officials
Prior Year Officials Listings (licensed)
- Listing of All Prior Year Officials
- Prior Year Licensed Baseball Umpires
- Prior Year Licensed Basketball Officials
- Prior Year Licensed Competitive Cheer Judges
- Prior Year Licensed Field Hockey Officials
- Prior Year Licensed Football Officials
- Prior Year Licensed Soccer Officials
- Prior Year Licensed Softball (Fastpitch) Umpires
- Prior Year Licensed Swimming Officials
- Prior Year Licensed Track Officials
- Prior Year Licensed Volleyball Officials
- Prior Year Licensed Wrestling Officials
Prior Year Prospective Officials Listings
- Prior Year Baseball Prospective Umpires
- Prior Year Basketball Prospective Officials
- Prior Year Competitive Cheer Prospective Judges
- Prior Year Field Hockey Prospective Officials
- Prior Year Football Prospective Officials
- Prior Year Soccer Prospective Officials
- Prior Year Softball (Fastpitch) Prospective Umpires
- Prior Year Swimming Prospective Officials
- Prior Year Track Prospective Officials
- Prior Year Volleyball Prospective Officials
- Prior Year Wrestling Prospective Officials
Officials Division Forms
- OF102-Official Incident Report
- OF121-Local Association Information Form
- OF119-Application for Vendor Sub-license for Supplies (PDF)
- OF112-Out of State Records Information Request Form (DOCX)
- OF112-Out of State Records Information Request Form (PDF)
- OF115-Officials Banquet Nominee Biography Form
- OF119-Application for Vendor Sub-license for Supplies (DOCX)
- OF107-Out of State Ejection
Sports Specific Notes for Officials (click to reveal sport)
Baseball Specific Information for Umpires
- Link to NFHS Baseball Information
- Baseball Umpire Camp Registration
- Instructions for Baseball Part II Exam
- Baseball Assigning secretaries (PDF)
- List of Current Baseball Officials
- List of First Year Baseball Applicants
- NFHS Softball and Baseball Rules Differences
- Pitch Count Regulation FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Pitch Count Regulation
- OF102-Official Incident Report
- OF107-Out of State Ejection
- Current Year Rules Clinics and Officials Testing (Part 1 and Part 2) Schedules
Basketball Specific Information for Officials
- List of Current Basketball Officials
- List of Prospective Basketball Officials
- Link to NFHS Basketball Information
- NFHS Instructions for Scorers and Timers
- Basketball Assigning secretaries (PDF)
- KHSAA Supplemental Instructions for Timer and Scorers
- NFHS Basketball Court Diagram
- NCAA and NFHS Major Rules Differences, 2014-15
- NFHS Basketball Uniform Rules and Restrictions
- NFHS Basketball Officials Signals
- OF102-Official Incident Report
- OF107-Out of State Ejection
- Current Year Rules Clinics and Officials Testing (Part 1 and Part 2) Schedules
Field Hockey Specific Information for Officials
- List of Current Field Hockey Officials
- Link to NFHS Field Hockey Information
- FIeld Hockey Field Diagram
- Field Hockey Officials Signals
- Video: 3rd Party Obstruction
- Video: Body Obstruction
- Video: Stick Obstruction
- Field Hockey Assigning Secretaries (PDF)
- OF107-Out of State Ejection
- OF102-Official Incident Report
- Current Year Rules Clinics and Officials Testing (Part 1 and Part 2) Schedules
Football Specific Information for Officials
- Football Officials Equipment Requirements
- Football Assigning secretaries (PDF)
- Football Overtime Procedure (Regular and Postseason)
- Football Officiating Crew Communication Devices Guidelines and Restrictions
- Football Running Clock Memo and Notes
- Major NFHS/NCAA Rules Differences
- Link to NFHS Football Rules Information
- Preseason Rules Clinic Plays, Targeting and Defenseless Players (6 clips)
- OF102-Official Incident Report
- OF107-Out of State Ejection
- Current Year Rules Clinics and Officials Testing (Part 1 and Part 2) Schedules
Soccer Specific Information for Officials
- Link to NFHS Soccer Information
- Officials Camp Information and Application
- BGSG Referee Application
- Soccer Assigning Secretaries (PDF)
- List of Current Soccer Officials
- List of First Year Soccer Officials
- No. Ky. Soccer Officials Association
- OF102-Official Incident Report
- OF107-Out of State Ejection
- Current Year Rules Clinics and Officials Testing (Part 1 and Part 2) Schedules
Softball Specific Information for Umpires
Swimming Specific Information for Officials
Track and Field and Cross Country Specific Information for Officials
Volleyball Specific Information for Officials
- Volleyball Assigning Secretaries (PDF)
- List of Current Volleyball Officials
- List of Prospective Volleyball Officials
- NFHS Official Volleyball Signals
- Link to NFHS Volleyball Information
- NFHS/NCAA/USA Volleyball Rules Differences (Courtesy of PAVO)
- OF102-Official Incident Report
- OF107-Out of State Ejection
- Current Year Rules Clinics and Officials Testing (Part 1 and Part 2) Schedules
Wrestling Specific Information for Officials
Cheer Specific Information for Judges
- Link to NFHS Cheer and Spirit Information
- NFHS Information on Interpreting Inversions
- UCA Pyramid Progression
- UCA Stunt Progression
- NFHS Information on Stunt Progressions
- UCA Point Deductions and Penalties
- Register for 2017-18 Varsity Brands Cheer Score Sheet Training
- Register for 2017-18 Varsity Brands Music Score Sheet Training
2017 Officiate Kentucky Day
Register for 2017 NASO Summit
Officiating information
- 05/06/18 – Official of the Year Winners Announced
- 04/06/18 – Official of the Year Candidates Announced
- 02/12/18 – Baseball Rules Clinic Now Available Online
- 01/19/18 – Softball Umpire Advanced Camp Registration Now Open
- 01/19/18 – Baseball Umpire Advanced Camp Registration Now Open
- 01/01/18 – 2018 Softball Umpire Advanced Camp
- 12/22/17 – 2018 Baseball Umpire Advance Camp – Save the Date
- 11/27/17 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Online for Basketball, Wrestling and Swimming Diving Officials
- 10/11/17- 2017-2018 Basketball Rules Clinic Online Now
- 08/14/17 – Football Part 2 Exam Available for Officials
- Soccer Part 2 Test Available for Officials
- 8/08/17 Soccer Online Rules Clinic Now Available
- 08/08/17 – Volleyball Online Rules Clinic Now Available
- 08/08/17-Football Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches
- 08/01/17-Football Officiating Crew Communication Devices Guidelines and Restrictions
- 07/29/17 – KHSAA Recognizes Top Officials During Officiate Kentucky Day
- 07/26/17 – KHSAA To Host Officiate Kentucky Day This Saturday In Louisville
- 05/01/17 – 2017 Officiate Kentucky Day Reminder
- 04/14/17 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Online for Track & Field Officials
- 03/30/17 – KHSAA Revising Office Hours Effective April 3, 2017
- 03/21/17 – Softball Part 2 Test Now Available
- 03/20/17 – Baseball Part 2 Test Now Available
- OF123-Officiate Kentucky Day – Registration Form
- OF122-Officiate Kentucky Day – Sponsorship Application
- Officiate Kentucky Day – July 29, 2017 – Schedule of Events
- 01/30/17 – Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available
- 01/03/17 – ArbiterPay Option for Schools for Payment of Officials
- 12/23/16 – 2017 Soccer Advanced Camp with Officiate Kentucky Day
- 12/12/16- Officiate Kentucky Day Information
- 11/28/16 – Basketball Part 2 Test Reminder
- 12/14/16 – 2017 Baseball Advanced Umpires Camp with Officiate Kentucky Day
- 10/03/16- 2016-2017 Basketball Rules Clinic Online Now
- 08/15/16 – Soccer Part 2 Test Now Available
- 08/15/16 – Volleyball Part 2 Test Now Available
- 08/15/16 – Part 2 Football Test Reminder
- 08/01/16 – 2016 Cross Country Rules Clinic Now Available Online
- 08/01/16 – 2016 Field Hockey Online Rules Clinic Now Available
- 08/01/16 – 2016 Soccer Online Rules Clinic Now Available
- 08/01/16 – 2016 Golf Online Rules Clinic Now Available
- 08/01/16 – 2016 Competitive Cheer Online Rules Clinic Now Available
- 08/01/16 – 2016 Volleyball Online Rules Clinic Now Available
- 08/01/16 – 2016 Football Rules Clinic Now Available Online
- 06/17/16 – Soccer Officials Advanced Camp Registration Open
- 05/27/16 – Volleyball Officials Advanced Camp Registration Open
- 3/03/16 – Softball Umpire Clinic
- 02/09/16 – Softball Umpires Camp Registration Now Open
- 02/02/16 – Softball Online Rules Clinic Now Available
- 02/01/16 – Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available
- 01/04/16 – Baseball Umpire Advanced Camp Registration Now Open
- 10/06/15- Basketball Rules Clinic Online for 15-16
- 08/11/15 – Football Rules Clinic Now Available Online
- 08/10/15 Field Hockey Rules Clinic Now Available
- 08/10/15 – Volleyball Rules Clinic Now Online
- 08/10/15 Soccer Rules Clinic Now Available
- 08/10/15 – Cross Country Rules Clinic Now Available
- 06/10/15 – Soccer Referee’s Advanced Camp for 2015
- 06/08/15 – Volleyball Officials Advanced Camp Date Set
- 05/26/2015 – Officials registration is now open
- 3/23/15 Part 2 Test is now available for Softball, Baseball and Track and Field
- 03/06/15 – Advanced Clinic for Softball Umpires Cancelled
- 02/22/15 – Softball Umpires Advanced Camp Early Registration
- 2/5/15 – Softball Umpires Advanced Camp Registration Now Open
- 02/04/15 – Reminder Baseball Online Rules Clinic Available
- 12/01/14 – Officials Part 2 Exam Available for Basketball and Wrestling
- 11/24/14 – Baseball Umpires Advanced Camp Registration Now Open
- 11/13/14 – NFHS Officials Publications Information
- 10/07/14 – Basketball Online Rules Clinic Notice
- 09/16/14 – Wrestling Fall Clinic Information for Officials
- 09/15/14 – Swimming and Diving Rules Clinic Now Online
- 08/29/14 – Part 2 Exam Ends Sunday; Free Clinic Ends Monday
- 08/22/14 – KHSAA Licensed Officials Vendors
- 08/04/14 – Volleyball Rules Clinic Now Online
- 08/04/14 – Competitive Cheer Rules Clinic Now Online
- 06/05/14 – NFHS Basketball Rule Changes for 2014-2015
- 05/21/14 – Officials Licensing for 2014-2015
- 05/23/14 – Volleyball Officials Camp Registration Now Open
- 05/22/14 – 2014 NFHS Kickoff Coverage
- 05/07/14 – Soccer Referee’s Advanced Camp
- 05/07/14 – Volleyball Officials Camp Dates Set
- 04/28/14 – Arbiter Reports Emailing Issue with Assigners who use Yahoo or AOL
- 04/18/14 – Deadline for Free Baseball Clinic Tonight
- 04/10/14 – KHSAA Announces Official of the Year Nominees For 2013-14
- 03/28/14 – Football 8th Region Official Association Interest
- 03/25/14 – Baseball, Softball, and Track and Field Part 2 exam available
- 02/24/14 – Asst. Commissioner’s Comments on Cordia-Perry County Central Incident
- 02/21/14 – KHSAA Officials Division-Local Associations Give Back
- 12/04/13 – Scorer’s Table Reference Available
- 12/02/13 – Basketball Part 2 Exam Available
- 05/20/13 Officials Registration is Open for 2013-2014 School Year
- 05/14/13 – Basketball Officials Camp Requirement Postponed
- 05/09/13 – NFHS Basketball Rules Changes for 2013-2014
- 03/25/13 – Clarification on Cold Weather Participation
- 3/20/13 KHSAA Will Host National Association of Sports Officials Summit in 2017
- 03/18/13 – Part II Exam for Spring Officials is Now Open
- 03/18/13 – NFHS Baseball Part 2 Test Now Online
- 01/30/13 Exos Braces Worn on The Forearm or Wrist Ruled are Illegal for Basketball
- 12/21/12 – Originially posted 10/25/12 – BK Official Scorekeeper Shirts and Running Clock Clarification
- 12/11/12 – Baseball Umpire Camp Information
- 12/07/12 Part 2 Testing Ends Sunday
- 11/26/12 – Basketball and Wrestling Officials Part 2 Test Now Available
- 09/07/12 – Reminder about Weather Interrupted Football Games
- 06/21/12 Registration Deadline and Uniform Update
- 06/11/12 Officials Welcome
