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03/18/24- KHSAA Seeks Fifth Assistant Commissioner (new position)

Assistant Commissioner – Job description and application process. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA), a private, non-profit entity designated by the Kentucky Board of Education to manage high school sports and sport-activities in ...
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03/11/2024- Expansion Announced of KHSAA Partnership with ArbiterSports To Include School/Coach Data Management

At its regular meeting in February, the Board heard a report from the Commissioner regarding the KHSAA online data system. The Association has long offered a first-in-class system for its Athletic Directors to manage the vast amount of data related t...
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03/09/24 – Spring Esports Enrollment Update + Splatoon 3 and NBA 2K 24 Make it to State

New Spring State League Game Offerings We are happy to announce that we had enough participation to move Splatoon 3 (Nintendo Switch) and NBA2K24 (Playstation 4) from our two regional leagues to the KHSAA State League.  This means that these tw...
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03/08/24 – Competitive Cheer & Dance Tryout Window and Spring Allowances Reminders

As a reminder to KHSAA member schools, there is a specific allowance in Bylaw 23 for Competitive Cheer and Dance teams to have a tryout period in the spring. During April, schools are permitted to designate a single two-week tryout period following w...
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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 f...
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3/7/24 – Bass Fishing Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sports activity of Bass Fishing is available beginning February 28 - March 21. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, and whether or not the...
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3/7/24 – Softball Online Rules Clinic Now Available for Coaches & Umpires

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Softball is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen) regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. OFFICIALS...
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03/07/24 – 2024 KHSAA & UTR Sports Tennis Information

The KHSAA will once again be requiring all tennis schools to be activated on UTR Sports, add full rosters, and report scores this 2024 Spring season.  All tennis schools should do the following ASAP: If your team is already activated from last s...
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03/07/24 – Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available for Coaches & Umpires

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Baseball is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen) regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. OFFICIALS...
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03/07/24 – Tennis Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Tennis is now available. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen) regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. COACHES For member schools, the cli...
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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 stude...
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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 performa...
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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 schedu...
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02/21/24 – State Swimming & Diving Final Details

The KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships presented by UK HealthCare are being held February 22-24 at the Lancaster Aquatics Center, University of Kentucky. Coaches should review the final information that is available for the State Finals ...
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02/17/24 – State Swimming & Diving Psych Sheet and Meet Information Now Available

First and foremost, the KHSAA would like to thank the State First Round host schools, workers & officials for all of their hard work. The results for all sites of the 2024 KHSAA State First Round Swimming Meets, as well as the Psych Sheet for the...
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02/15/24 – State First Round Swimming Final Details

The 2024 KHSAA State First Round Swimming Championships presented by UK HealthCare will be held Feb. 17 at various sites across the state. Final details are available for coaches, athletes and fans. The state instructions are available for review on ...
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02/12/24 – Board of Control Election Procedures

BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT: Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions. All schools from Basketball Regions 1 to 8, as well as regions 13 to 16 have at least one election in which t...
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2/12/24 – Archery Regional Instructions Available

Instructions/information for KHSAA Regional Archery Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. Manager information is also posted on the KHSAA website and can be found here: https://khsaa.org/archery/2024/archeryregionalmanagers.pdf Regional ...
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02/12/24 – Brackets Now Available for Boys’/Coed Wrestling Championship

Brackets for the boys'/coed championship have been published to KHSAA.org and TrackWrestling. The brackets were developed based on the random draw table, which can be viewed on the KHSAA website. Qualifiers for the boys’/coed wrestling championship ...
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02/11/24 – State Wrestling Championships Update

First and foremost, the KHSAA would like to thank the region tournament hosts, as well as the coaches and officials for their continued contributions this season. Congratulations to those who have qualified for the 2024 KHSAA State Wrestling Champion...
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02/11/24 – State First Round Swimming Psych Sheets & Information Available

All 2024 Regional Swimming & Diving Meets have concluded and results are now posted to the KHSAA website. The KHSAA Swimming State Qualifiers have been determined for the State First Round. State Finals Diving Qualifiers were released earlier thi...
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2/9/24 – Esports Spring Enrollment Update & Additional Information

I want to keep the line of communication open as our enrollment deadline for the Spring Season is now one week from today, Friday, February 16. I hope you all are having fun and taking advantage of preseason play (which continues through next week)....
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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 ava...
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02/02/24 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group-NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Being Accepted

The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group for 2024-2025. One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen are required to attend the NF...
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2/2/24 – KHSAA / PlayVS Spring 24 Esports Dashboard and Other Updates

I hope your preparations are going well for this season. I'd like to use this opportunity to share a few updates since enrollment closes two weeks from today (2/16). PlayVS is FREE: Beginning this Spring 2024 season, PlayVS will no longer charge co...
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01/31/24 – Diving Postseason Reminders

Diving coaches are reminded that in addition to entering athletes through Hytek, each contestant shall submit a description of dives on www.divemeets.com which includes the number, the position, the degree of difficulty, and the order in which dives ...
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1/30/24 – State Bowling Lane Assignments and Roster By School Posted

The roster by school for the 2024 KHSAA State Bowling Tournament is now available for review on the KHSAA website. The roster listing includes unified & adapted participants and can be found through the links below.  Each school should review it...
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01/26/24 – Bowling State Information

State Instructions, a Time Schedule, and other pertinent information for the 2024 KHSAA State Bowling Tournament are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view the State Championship Instructions, Time Schedule, ticket information, oil patterns, a...
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01/24/24 – Basketball Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among boys' and girls' basketball participants for 2023-2024 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service...
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1/24/24 Archery Nominations Sought for 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 Archery participants for 2023-2024 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leader...
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01/24/24 – Archery Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Archery is now available today, January 24.  The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. The clinics are locat...
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01/24/24- Spring Esports Online Rules Clinic for Coaches Now Available

The online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the spring sport activity of Esports is now available.  This clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman, paid or unpaid). FOR ATHLETIC DIRECTORS I cannot stress this enough: ...
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01/23/24 – Wrestling Postseason Updates

The KHSAA wanted to update member schools about Wrestling postseason dates and sites. As we approach the first postseason for girls' wrestling as a sanctioned sport, it is imperative that member schools continue to be diligent in maintaining accurat...
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01/22/24 – Postseason Diving Entry Requirements Adjusted Due to Weather

The KHSAA competition rules state that for risk minimization reasons, to be eligible to participate in the KHSAA Regional and State Diving meets, a contestant must have competed in at least four (4) diving meets on a team representing a member school...
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01/18/24 – PlayVS Nintendo Switch System Spring ‘24 Promotion

On the heels of the announcement that PlayVS is now 100% free to play for all KHSAA Member High Schools, we want to make certain that you are aware of an exciting promotional offer.   Offer: High schools enrolling in a Nintendo Game ...
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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 sc...
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01/11/24 – Swimming & Diving Regional Instructions and Additional Postseason Information

The KHSAA wanted to update member schools about the details available for the postseason in the sport of Swimming & Diving.  REGION SWIM & DIVE All information pertaining to the regional events, including regional instructions for partic...
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01/09/24 – Regional Bowling Entries for Unified & Adapted Athletes

The KHSAA will continue to offer Unified (in partnership with Special Olympics Kentucky) and Adapted events to include regional and state bowling competitions. While most unified and/or adapted athletes have been participating throughout the season, ...
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01/09/24 – Regional Bowling Entries

In preparation for the 2024 Regional Bowling tournaments, the KHSAA wanted to remind member schools of the entry process. The bowling head coach or Athletic Director for each participating member school should designate student-athletes to its postse...
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01/09/24 – REMINDER: KHSAA/PlayVS Spring 2024 Esports Interest Survey with Special Offer

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a great holiday season.  The fall Championships at the University of Kentucky were super exciting, and I know everyone is looking forward to this upcoming Spring season. As a reminder, starting S...
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01/08/24 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 2023-2024

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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01/05/24 – Bowling Regional Instructions Available

Instructions/information for KHSAA Regional Bowling Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. Manager information is also posted on the KHSAA website and can be found here: https://khsaa.org/bowling/region/2024/bowlingregionalmanagers.pdf Re...
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01/02/24 – Bowling Postseason Updates

The KHSAA wanted to update member schools about Bowling postseason dates and sites as well as initial information about the upcoming Regional Tournaments: REGIONAL BOWLING Regional Bowling will take place from January 15 – January 30. All 8 ...
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01/01/24 – Wrestling Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among wrestling participants for 2023-2024 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and lead...
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12/18/23 – Swimming & Diving Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete-Of the Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Swimming & Diving participants for 2023-2024 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community serv...
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12/15/23 – List of Items Needed for Annual Required Financial Aid Report

ALL KHSAA member schools are required to complete the annual financial aid report in compliance with Bylaw 11 for the 2022-2023 academic year. To assist Principals and Athletic Directors in preparing for this report, this checklist of information is ...
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12/15/23 – Nominations Sought For Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete-of-the-Year among Bowling participants for 2023-2024 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leader...
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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 d...
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12/14/23 – Wrestling Mat Offer & Scholarship Opportunity

Member schools interested in purchasing a new mat for their wrestling program are encouraged to take advantage of the discount offer from EZ Flex detailed below. Information is also included in this message regarding a new scholarship opportunity cre...
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12/5/23 – Esports Winter Championship Update

The schedule for the 2023 KHSAA Winter Esports Championships Presented by UK HealthCare has been released at khsaa.org. The semifinalists and finalists in each sanctioned offering will compete in person on Tuesday, December 12 at the UKFCU Esports Lo...
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12/4/2023 – KHSAA/PlayVS Spring 2024 Esports Interest Survey With Special Offer

With Fall championships already upon us, we are excited to gear up and plan for the upcoming Spring, 2024 season. As a reminder, our official esports partner, PlayVS, will now offer competition on the platform for an unlimited number of teams and pl...
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11/30/23 – State Archery to be Held at Central Bank Center in Lexington

The Board of Control has approved the location for the Archery State Championships at the Central Bank Center Exhibit Halls in Lexington beginning in 2024. The date of this year's state championship for the sports activity of Archery is Tuesday, Apri...
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11/28/23 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year Award

For the eighth year, UK Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria: The nominee must have overcome illness or injury th...
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11/21/2023 – KHSAA Winter Esports State Championship Presented by UK HealthCare Field Is Set

The field is set for the 2023 KHSAA Esports Winter Championships Presented by UK HealthCare following the conclusion of the regular season last week.  This week is a break week for teams to allow them to ready themselves for the upcoming State C...
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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 other...
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11/16/23 – Swimming Postseason Updates

At its most recent meeting, the KHSAA Board of Control approved changes to the Swimming State Championship format. First and perhaps most importantly, they approved an increase of the total number of qualifiers advancing from the swimming region mee...
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11/15/23 – Girls’ Wrestling Weight Classes and Season Implementation

Today, the Board of Control took action on a recommendation from staff regarding weight classes for girls' wrestling. Our office received considerable feedback following the results of the survey conducted earlier this fall, which was directed to th...
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11/15/2023 – Esports Spring 2024 Enrollment Is Now Open

On the heels of yesterday's exciting announcement that beginning with the Spring, 2024 season PlayVS has removed their competition fees, Spring 2024 Esports enrollment is now open! For detailed enrollment steps, please refer to the link below: http...
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11/13/2023 – Starting Spring 24, PlayVS and KHSAA Announce That Esports Will be Free To Participate

At both PlayVS and the KHSAA, our goal is to continue to make esports even more accessible, equitable, and inclusive. We want as many students as interested to be able to experience the benefits of esports. With this school year being a mandatory Tit...
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11/14/23 – Basketball Roster/Schedule Entry/Prime Date Reminder

This reminder to Athletic Directors and Basketball Coaches to have your rosters and schedules entered through the school login page of the KHSAA website. With regard to girls' schedules, schools are reminded of the KHSAA Prime Date Board Policy that...
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10/17/23- Wrestling Schools Reminded about Needed Information, Girls’ Wrestling; Wrestling Survey Results

ROSTER UPDATE Member schools are reminded that if you are going to compete in Girls' Wrestling in competition against other girls' wrestling teams, it is imperative that the School Control Panel be updated to indicate that you will be doing such. Mu...
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10/16/23 – KHSAA member school students invited to apply for 2024 Kentucky Ag Athletes-of-the-Year

KDA-KHSAA partnership to award six scholarships to Kentucky student-athletes Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2024 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. The p...
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10/16/23- REMINDER- KHSAA to Again Conduct Title IX Meetings, See Registration for 2023-2024

The KHSAA will be conducting two Title IX Webinars for 2023-24 via Zoom. Due to the geographic disparity of those schools being audited this year, it is a positive membership service to conduct these remotely this year. The first will be on Tuesd...
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10/12/23 – KHSAA School Subdomain Control Panel/Sports Offerings Update

The KHSAA School Subdomain has been updated for the 2023-2024 school year to include all new and upcoming sanctioned sports and sport-activities.  You will notice this updated "School Control Panel/Sports Offerings" panel once logged into https:...
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10/11/23 – Bowling Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sports activity of Bowling is now available. The clinic is required of head and assistant coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen) regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. COACHES F...
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10/11/23 – Wrestling Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Wrestling is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen) regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. OFFICIAL...
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10/03/23 – KHSAA Hires Longtime Official Scott Bottoms as Supervisor of Officials Licensing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 3, 2023 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association introduced the newest addition to its staff on Tuesday with the hiring of Supervisor of Officials Licensing Scott Bottoms. "Scott Bottoms brings an abundance of exper...
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10/02/23- Board of Control Referendum to the Membership – Bylaw 9

Proposed by the KHSAA Board of Control. Ballot Deadline - October 16, 2023. Amend Bylaw 9, Basketball/Football Contestant On Other Teams, Postseason And All-Star Games, to remove restrictions on organized play in basketball during the school year an...
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9/28/23- Wrestling Class Survey Issued for Member Schools

As authorized by the Board of Control through the Commissioner's office, member schools are requested to respond to two surveys regarding wrestling weight classes for girls' competitions. Bylaw 22, Sec. 5 of the KHSAA Bylaws requires the Association ...
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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 memb...
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09/29/23 – Tee Times Published for State Golf Final Round

Tee Times for the 2023 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Golf State Final Round presented by UK HealthCare have been posted to the KHSAA website (https://khsaa.org/sports-activities-events/fall/golf/) and can be found on the golf pag...
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09/22/23 – Tee Times Published for State Golf First Round

Tee Times for the 2023 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Boys' and Girls' Golf State First Round presented by UK HealthCare have been posted to the KHSAA website (https://khsaa.org/sports-activities-events/fall/golf/) and can be found on the golf pag...
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9/21/23 – Kentucky Esports – The Status of League of Legends and Other Titles

League of Legends With a registration deadline of tomorrow, September 22, and the fall/winter season set to start next Monday -- I want to share the status of one of our two longest-standing Esports titles in the state of Kentucky. League of Legend...
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9/19/23- Winter Esports Online Rules Clinic for Coaches Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the winter sport activity of Esports is now available.  I continue to appreciate the support that you've given me thus far this school year after I assumed the lead manager role for Esports in our offi...
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9/18/2023 – Disabling the Hidden Browser on District-Owned Nintendo Switch Consoles

In a continued effort to communicate eSports best practices for games being played on the Nintendo Switch, and continue the discussion with the Kentucky Department of Education regarding what is and is not permissible on the KY K-12 Internet Service,...
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09/12/23 – Volleyball Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Volleyball participants for 2023-2024 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. ...
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9/12/23 Soccer Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Soccer participants for 2023-2024 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leaders...
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9/11/2023 – Esports in Public Schools on the KY K-12 Internet Service – An Update on the Nintendo Switch Titles

The KHSAA has received feedback from a number of member schools regarding games being played on the Nintendo Switch from their campus. KDE understands and is for KY K-12 students being part of all the different types of KHSAA teams and competitio...
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09/06/23 – Field Hockey Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Field Hockey participants for 2023-2024 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership...
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09/06/23 – Golf Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among Golf participants for 2023-2024 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadershi...
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08/28/23 – PlayVS Fall Intro to Esports Webinar Recording Is Now Available

This email is being sent to all KHSAA member high school Athletic Directors and current Esports Coaches Good afternoon, everyone.  I hope your school year and your Esports program are both off to a great start!  I have had quite a fe...
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08/28/23 – Golf Regional Instructions Available and Postseason Reminders

Instructions for participating in the upcoming regional golf championships have been published online at KHSAA.org (https://ly.khsaa.org/mymw). All coaches and competing schools should take the time to review the instructions carefully, even veteran ...
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08/18/23 – 2023 Fall Esports Enrollment Information

Good afternoon, everyone.  I hope your school year is getting off to a great start! Many of you have already done so, but member schools interested in participating in the 2023 Fall Esports season are encouraged to sign up and begin registering...
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08/18/23- Offer EXTENDED for AED Pricing from CPR of Indiana

ORIGINALLY POSTED JUNE 8, 2023 OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2023 A few years ago, CPR Institute of Indiana partnered with the NFHS and subsequently with the KHSAA to offer a huge discount on AED purchases to our schools. After months of worki...
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08/17/23 – Additional Reminder for Schools – Bylaw 9 Basketball Organized Play Prior to Practice

We have had several inquiries about multiple events in the fall for boys' and girls' basketball players who have both been enrolled in grade nine and subsequently represented the school at any level, therefore being subject to Bylaw 9. A student is ...
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08/15/23- Roster/Schedule/Score/Photo, Etc. Reminder for Fall Sports

With fall sports back in full swing, this is a reminder to all coaches and athletic administrators concerning your varsity team schedules, scores, statistics and team photos in the team sports of Field Hockey, Football, Soccer and Volleyball, as well...
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08/14/23 – Competitive Cheer Declaration Form Now Open

The declaration form (CC101) for the sport-activity of Competitive Cheer is now open. Each member school shall only submit one form and you must be signed into the KHSAA School Subdomain to submit. The deadline to complete this form is Friday, Septe...
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08/14/23 – Dance Declaration Form Now Open

The declaration form (DA101) for the sport-activity of Dance is now open. Each member school shall only submit one form and you must be signed into the KHSAA School Subdomain to submit.  The deadline to complete this form is Friday, September 29 Thi...
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08/11/23 – KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open

For the 23rd year, the KHSAA will host its HYPE Student Leadership Conference.  Mark your calendars to plan to attend one of the two events scheduled for September 7 or September 8 as both will be held at the Central Bank Center in Lexington WHAT IS...
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08/11/23- Reminders about Approved Amendments to Bylaw 9 for 2023-24 (Basketball Organized Play Prior to Practice)

At the September 22, 2022, Annual Meeting of the membership, the delegates approved an amendment to Bylaw 9 of the KHSAA related to the play of basketball players in competition prior to the start of the season. This change is now in effect. The enti...
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08/07/23- Football Online Rules Clinic for Officials Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. TO TAKE THE CLINIC, LOG...
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8/7/23- Football Online Rules Clinic for Coaches Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is now available.  We appreciate your patience while clarifications were compiled regarding one of the rule changes for 2023. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junio...
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08/03/23- Important Changes in the KHSAA Online School Subdomain for 2023-24

Good morning. On behalf of the entire staff, it is our hope that many of you as building and athletic administrators are back and ready to go after the dead period and getting into these first few days of practice. Our golf teams have already begun p...
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07/31/23 – Soccer Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is now available today, July 31.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. TO TAKE T...
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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 nor...
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07/11/2023- Fall Sports Tryout Reminders

Good afternoon to all member schools. This message is intended for all member schools based on multiple inquiries received in the last few days. Please share this with all members of your fall sports coaching staff, and the coaches of Competitive Che...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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05/26/23- 2023 Advanced Athletic Administrators Workshop-August 29

This workshop will be held in Lexington at the Lexington Hilton Downtown and will offer a deep dive into current Constitution and Bylaws provisions, use of forms and operational notes. This meeting will be held on August 29, 2023. This meeting will c...
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05/26/23- 2023 Annual Meeting Set for September

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors and the links can be forwarded as needed. ANNUAL MEETING The 2023 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on September 14 at the Ce...
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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 l...
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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 l...
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05/24/23- 2023-2024 Regional Meetings for Athletic Administrators

The following is the schedule of meetings for this fall as we rotate into places it may have been a year or two since we have been able to host. Aug 16, 2023, Mayfield High School, Mayfield Aug 17, 2023, Hopkins County Central High School, Madisonv...
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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.  C...
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05/22/23- Guidance Related to 2023 SB145, with revisions to 2021 HB563 (KRS156.070)

Introduction This summarizes interpretive guidance for the member schools of the KHSAA related to SB145, passed in the 2023 General Assembly Regular Session. Inquiries should be directed to Commissioner Julian Tackett (jtackett@khsas.org) or Gener...
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05/16/23- Revised GE04 and Optional PPE01 Released

GENERAL After final clearance and review from the KHSAA / KMA Sports Medicine Committee last Thursday, the revised required GE04 and optional PPE01 have been published on the KHSAA website.  There are notable changes on the forms this ye...
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05/15/23- Reminder about Postseason Rosters, Triple Threat and Academic All-State Awards

POSTSEASON ROSTER With the postseason championships underway, this is a reminder that all eligible participants should have been moved to the postseason roster.  While the postseason roster has no impact on your Title IX report or A...
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05/10/23 – Baseball & Softball End of Season/Beginning of Postseason Updates

Staff managing Baseball and Softball have continued to receive inquiries regarding the ending of the regular season and the beginning of the postseason. A variety of situations were shared with the KHSAA Board of Control at today's meeting. After di...
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05/02/23 – State Bass Fishing Region Results and State Registration

For all teams/boats qualifying for the 2023 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championships, the registration link has been updated to allow teams to register. The registration deadline is Monday, May 8, 2023. Teams/boats can register by clicking on the State...
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05/02/23 – Tennis Regional Instructions Available and Postseason Reminders

REGIONAL INSTRUCTIONS/POSTSEASON UPDATES Region Tournaments are scheduled for May 12-25. A list of host/region managers can be found through the links below: Boys’ Tennis Managers Girls’ Tennis Managers The region tournament instr...
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04/29/2023 – Bass Fishing State Instructions Available

State Championship Instructions and other pertinent information for the 2023 KHSAA State Bass Fishing Tournament are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view the State Championship Time Schedule, instructions, and other information by clicking o...
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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. ...
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Swimming State Schedule Format Survey Questionnaire Distributed to Athletic Directors and Principals

Throughout this year and at meetings held throughout the state, staff has reviewed the logistical issues surrounding the State Swim Meet. Simply put, despite years of adjusting time schedules, there is not a facility in the Commonwealth that can ...
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Important Follow-up Survey – Triennial Survey – Boys/Coed Volleyball, Lacrosse, Team Tennis

Throughout this year, the members of the Board of Control and staff have discussed the Triennial Survey that was completed by the membership at the end of last school year as we have charted the course for the next few years. We have reviewed those f...
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04/17/23 – Suncoast Model SBFPB-10 Bat placed on Non-Approved Bat List

The KHSAA has received official notification from the NFHS announcing that USA Softball, the national governing body utilized by NFHS Softball to certify bats, has placed the Suncoast Model SBFPB-10 bat on the Non-Approved Bat List with Certification...
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04/14/23 – Softball Mid-Season Updates & Interpretations

The KHSAA wanted to update member schools on different topics and questions that have been submitted to the office thus far this softball season.  FACE PROTECTION Since 2018, Kentucky has required the use of face protection for pitchers, first base...
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4/14/23- Basketball Shot Clock Surveys

Two seasons ago, the NFHS gave states discretion in the adoption of the shot clock for competition in Kentucky. For the 2022-23 season, the KHSAA did a survey of its Designated Representatives about the shot clock and there was not a majority desirin...
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04/13/23 – Bass Fishing Regional Instructions Available

Instructions for KHSAA Regional Bass Fishing Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. Manager information is posted on the KHSAA website and can be found here:   https://khsaa.org/bassfishing/2023/regionalmanagers.pdf The KHSAA will also be...
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04/10/23- Reminder about Academic All-State and Triple Threat Awards

REMINDER ABOUT PARTICIPATION AND TITLE IX REPORTS Last week, each member school was sent a notice from Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry about the opening of the data entry for the Title IX and Participation Report processes. These annual repor...
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4/6/23 – 2022-2023 Title IX Annual Report and Participation List Submission

Schools are now able to access all of the required online forms to submit their 2022-2023 Title IX Annual Reports. The information in this post presents a summary for each school as you work to complete the required Annual Participation Report as wel...
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04/04/23 – KHSAA State Archery Championships Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2023 Boys/Coed and Girls State Archery Championships is now open. Registration shall remain open through Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  Use the links below to register for this event: Boys/Coed Division Girls Division The top tw...
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03/22/23- Off Season Football Activity and Practice Reminders

Based on a series of inquiries in the last day or so, a couple of reminders are necessary for our football schools in an effort to prevent inadvertent violations of the bylaws surrounding football practice and off-season activity. NONE OF THESE PROVI...
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02/27/23 – Recipients Announced for Eighth Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 27, 2023 Cody Ell of South Warren and Laura Neal of Powell County have been selected as recipients of the eighth annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. When former KHSAA Commissioner Lo...
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02/24/23 – Softball 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 Softball is now available. The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid. As a reminde...
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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 ...
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02/13/23 – Board of Control Election Procedures

BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT: Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions. All schools from Basketball Regions 3 and 4, as well as regions 9 to 16 have at least one election in which t...
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03/2/23 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group-NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Being Accepted

The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group (2023-24). One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen are required to attend the NFHS N...
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02/07/23 – Board Finalizes Golf State First Round Sites for 2023

As was released following the KHSAA Board of Control meeting in January, the Board finalized the third of three State First Round Golf Sites for 2023.  Winchester Country Club, which was Site #3 host in 2022, will again be State First Round Site...
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02/05/23 – Swimming & Diving State Meet Psych Sheet & Information Now Available

First and foremost, the KHSAA wants to thank the regional host schools & officials for all of their hard work and success of the regionals this past week. The results for the 2023 KHSAA Regional Swimming & Diving Meets, as well as the Psych S...
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02/01/23 – Wrestling Postseason Updates

The KHSAA wanted to update member schools about Wrestling postseason dates and sites. REGION WRESTLING: Region Wrestling Tournaments can be held Feb. 10-11. The following reflects hosts/sites for the upcoming events: Region Host Scho...
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01/31/23 – Region Diving Update

Due to today's weather, the regional diving events schedules have been adjusted. After confirming with competing schools, Region 7 (boys and girls), Region 2 (girls), and Region 4 (boys) will still compete tonight, January 31, at the University of Lo...
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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 s...
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01/18/23 – Spring Esports Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Esports is available through the KHSAA School Log-in Page. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receive...
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1/11/23 – First Phase (T-35 Report) Open For Title IX Reporting Entry FOR 2022-2023

The initial phase of entry for the 2022-2023 Title IX Reports, the ability to enter the financial information from 2021-2022 to be entered on the 2022-2023 form T-35, is available and online at schools.khsaa.org.  T35 EMPHASIS POINTS There has been...
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01/04/22 – Basketball Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Boy/Girl Student Athlete-of-the-Year Award

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year among boys' and girls' basketball participants for 2022-2023 is now open.  This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and l...
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12/27/22 – Wrestling Nominations Sought For Male And Female Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete Of The Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among wrestling participants for 2022-2023 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and lead...
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12/18/22 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 2022-2023

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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11/29/22 – Esports Winter Championship Update & Spring Calendar

Teams participating in esports should mark their calendar for Friday, Dec. 16th, as the semifinals and finals in each state-sanctioned offering will be contested that day at the UKFCU Esports Lounge at The Cornerstone on UK's campus. A detailed time...
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11/14/22- Information to Order Football Finals Tickets

It is again time for us to turn on orders for the 2022 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals. Here are some notes about this year’s finals and ticket sales: The games will again be played at Kroger Field at the University of Kentuc...
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11/15/22 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year Award

For the seventh year, UK Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria: The nominee must have overcome illness or injury t...
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10/18/22- Enough is Enough: Bad Behavior by Coaches, Parents and Fans Must Stop

Enough is Enough: Bad Behavior by Coaches, Parents and Fans Must Stop By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School A...
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10/17/22- KHSAA member school students encouraged to apply for 2023 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year

KDA-KHSAA partnership to award six scholarships to Kentucky student-athletes Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2023 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. The p...
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10/11/22 – Fall Draw Show to Air Wednesday on KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 11, 2022 On Wednesday, Oct. 12, the pairings for the 2022 KHSAA Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments Presented by UK HealthCare will be revealed during the annual Fall Championship Draw Show at 2 p.m. E...
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10/05/22 – Wrestling Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Wrestling is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. For memb...
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10/05/22 – Esports Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Esports is available through the KHSAA School Log-in Page. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman), regardless of whether or not the coach receive...
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2022 Title IX Workshops

As discussed during the Regional Meetings, the KHSAA will be conducting two Title IX Workshops during the month of October for 2022-23. All member schools are encouraged to attend to gain valuable information in regard to opportunities and benefits, ...
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09/21/22 – Dance Rules Clinic Now Open

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Dance is available beginning today, September 21. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) and whether or not the coach receives pay. Below is add...
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09/19/22 – Competitive Cheer Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Award

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year among Competitive Cheer participants for 2022-2023 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. ...
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09/06/22 – Dance Declaration Form Now Open

The declaration form (DA101) for the sport-activity of Dance is now open. Each member school shall only submit one form and you must be signed into the KHSAA School Subdomain to submit.  The deadline to complete this form is Saturday, October 1. Thi...
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09/06/22 – Competitive Cheer Declaration Form Now Open

The declaration form (CC101) for the sport-activity of Competitive Cheer is now open. Each member school shall only submit one form and you must be signed into the KHSAA School Subdomain to submit. The deadline to complete this form is Saturday, Oct...
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08/19/22 – HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open

Mark your calendars to plan to attend one of the two KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences scheduled for September 15 (Bowling Green) and September 16 (Lexington). WHAT IS HYPE? HYPE is a one-day student leadership conference where students wil...
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08/15/22- 2022 KHSAA Annual Meeting Reminder

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors and the links can be forwarded as needed. ANNUAL MEETING This reminder that the 2022 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Sep...
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2022 Advanced Athletic Administrators Workshop

This workshop will be held in Lexington at our offices and will offer a deep dive into current Constitution and Bylaws provisions, use of forms and operational notes. This meeting will be held on September 21. This meeting will count for six hours ...
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07/29/22 – 2022 Fall Esports Enrollment Information

Member schools interested in participating in the 2022 Fall esports season are encouraged to sign up at playvs.com and begin registering for the upcoming season. The registration deadline for the fall season is September 16. Available titles for the ...
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07/29/22 – Dance Postseason Update & Semi-State Hosts Sought

The KHSAA office is accepting applications to host the semi-state rounds of the Dance postseason. Two hosts are needed for the semi-state round and regions can alternate host sites (Region 1 one year and Region 2 site the next) or choose to have a pe...
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07/29/22 – Competitive Cheer Postseason Update & Regional Hosts Sought

The KHSAA office is accepting applications to host the regionals of the Competitive Cheer postseason. Four hosts are needed, and regions can alternate host sites (Region 1 one year and Region 2 site the next) or choose a permanent location based upon...
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07/10/22- Rosters Open for Entry for 2022-23

Good morning. On behalf of the entire staff, it is our hope that many of you as building and athletic administrators are back and ready to go after taking advantage of the only two "down" weeks of the athletics year with the dead period! This year, ...
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07/13/22- 2022-2023 Regional Meetings for Athletic Administrators

This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA.  The following is the schedule of meetings for this fall as we rotate into places it may have been a year or two since we have been able...
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06/23/22 – Board of Control Approves Agreed Order Involving Bowling Green High School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 23, 2022 Compiler's Note: The agreed order was amended at the June 23 Board of Control  meeting and required approval and signatures following; The final document is located on the KHSAA website at https://khsaa.org/...
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06/10/22- Additional Revisions Announced in COVID Return to Play Protocol

Additional changes in guidance from the CDC as well as the conclusion of the 2021-22 competitive year have resulted in additional review by the Association and its sports medicine advisors. The KHSAA KMA Sports Medicine Committee met in late May to c...
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06/13/22- Guidance Related to 2021 HB563 (KRS156.070)

THIS GUIDANCE DOCUMENT NOW SUNSET  AND SUPERSEDED BY 2023 SB145 EFFECTIVE JUNE 29, 2023 Background The Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 563 (HB 563) during the 2021 Regular Session, and it became law on June 29, 2021, with full impl...
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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 overa...
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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 ...
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05/19/22 – State Track & Field Instructions Available

State Championship Instructions and other pertinent information for the 2022 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 June 2-4 at ...
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05/18/22 – Title IX Webinar

As was previously announced at the Athletic Director's Conference, the KHSAA will be conducting a brief Title IX Webinar on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. EST.  As a result of Covid 19, on-site visits in the Title IX Education Program have b...
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05/11/22 – Board Approves Golf State First Round Sites

The KHSAA Board of Control approved site rotations for 2022 and future years for hosts of the First Round of the Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac Girls' and Boys' State Golf Tournaments. 2022 State Site#1-Owensboro Country Club (Owensboro) State Site #...
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05/10/22 – Baseball & Softball Season Clarification and Reminders

This communication is published to assist Athletic Directors, Baseball/Softball Coaches, and others in the member schools with regard to the end-of-season questions office staff has been receiving as we are approaching the end of the regular season d...
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05/03/22- Hair Adornment Use Clarified; Shot Clock Guidelines Adjusted in Basketball Rules

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 3, 2022) — The allowance of hair adornments made of hard material has been clarified in high school basketball. Adornments made of hard material are permitted provided they are securely fastened close to the head and do not pres...
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05/02/22 – State Bass Fishing Registration, Ticketing, and Region Results

For all teams/boats qualifying for the 2022 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship, the registration link has been updated to allow teams to register. The registration deadline is Monday, May 9, 2022. Teams/boats can register by clicking on the follow...
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04/29/2022 – Bass Fishing State Instructions Available

State Championship Instructions and other pertinent information for the 2022 KHSAA State Bass Fishing Tournament are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view the State Championship Time Schedule, instructions, and other information by clicking o...
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04/26/22 – Spalding Softball for Postseason

In collaboration with Spalding, and for 2022 ONLY, the requirement of the use of a Dudley softball is suspended due to continued issues in the supply chain of getting balls delivered in time for spring championships. Participating teams shall use any...
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04/29/22- Eased Restrictions on Facial Hair Among 2022-23 High School Wrestling Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 29, 2022) — High school wrestlers may now have facial hair on the entire face and chin, provided a skin check can still be conducted. Previously, wrestlers were required to be clean shaven with the exception of sideburns and a...
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04/20/22- Reminder about Academic All-State and Triple Threat Awards

As we begin to close out the 2021-2022 school year, I wanted to be sure and remind you of two award options for your students that are in their final phases. ACADEMIC ALL-STATE PROGRAM Again this year, the process for the presentation of the Academ...
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04/18/22- KHSAA Triennial Sports Offering Survey-2021-2022

DUE BY FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022. You will receive weekly reminders about submission. Every three years, per adopted policy (and state regulation), the KHSAA surveys the membership as to the desire to expand sports offerings. In this manner, the staff and...
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04/18/22 – Pool Markings Focal Point of 2022-23 High School Swimming and Diving Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 18, 2022) — A collection of new markings for pool facilities constructed or renovated after January 1, 2023, stands out among the high school swimming and diving rules changes approved for the 2022-23 school year. The marking...
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04/15/22- NCAA Issues Additional COVID Eligibility Guidance for 2023-24

The NCAA today issued the following guidance document to the state associations to reflect changes, updates and allowances for students who will initially enroll in NCAA institutions in the fall of 2023. Please carefully review this material and cont...
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04/13/22 – Bass Fishing Regional Instructions Available

Instructions for KHSAA Regional Bass Fishing Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. Manager information is posted on the KHSAA website and can be found here:   https://khsaa.org/bassfishing/2022/regionalmanagers.pdf Registration Informati...
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04/08/22- Information Relative to Bylaw 7 and CSIET

From the Desk of Chris Page, Executive Director, CSIET The past few years have challenged us to think about how we educate our students in new and different ways. As you look to the 2022-2023 school year, we hope you will continue your important par...
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04/06/22 – Esports Spring Championship Update

In an effort to extend the in-person championship experience to more student-athletes, the KHSAA is finalizing plans with PlayVS and the University of Kentucky to conduct the semifinals and finals on Saturday, April 30th at the UKFCU Esports Lounge a...
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04/05/22 – KHSAA State Archery Championships Registration Now Open

The 2022 KHSAA State Archery Tournament has been added to the NASP site, with links provided below for reference. The event is scheduled for April 19 at Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green, Ky. Coaches must access the created events and register...
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03/28/22 – 2021-2022 Title IX Annual Report and Participation List Submission

Schools are now able to access all of the required online forms to submit their 2021-2022 Title IX Annual Reports. The information in this post presents a summary for each school as you work to complete the required Annual Participation Report as wel...
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03/24/22 – Esports Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year Award among esports participants for 2021-2022 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and ...
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03/21/22 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group/NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Now Being Accepted

The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group. One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen attend the NFHS National Student Leadership...
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03/07/22 – Recipients Announced for Seventh Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2022 Ella Abney of Frankfort High School and Butler's James Howell have been selected as the recipients of the seventh annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. When former KHSAA Commi...
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02/20/22 – State Wrestling Final Round Update

First and foremost, the KHSAA would like to thank Union County and Great Crossing for hosting the First Round events yesterday, as well as the coaches and officials for their continued contributions this season. The 2022 KHSAA State Wrestling Tournam...
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02/18/22- Football First 2 Rounds of Playoffs, Glove Reminder, Rules Changes

At its regular meeting this week, the Board of Control approved a recommended change in first and second-round playoff bracketing. This change will revise the originally planned start date for adjacent district pairings in those rounds from 2023 to...
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02/17/22- Revised Intentional Grounding, Chop Block Rules Headline 2022 High School Football Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 17, 2022) – A new rules exception that allows a passer to intentionally throw an incomplete forward pass for the purpose of conserving yardage, and the redefining of the term “chop block” – both of which are intended to min...
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02/17/22 – Board of Control approves football bracketing adjustments, new President-elect; Reviews potential amendments to Bylaws

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 17, 2022 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fifth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year this week at the KHSAA Office, approving adjustments to football bracketing and selecting its 2022-23 Presid...
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02/15/22 – Board of Control Election Procedures

BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT: Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions. All schools from Basketball Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 have at least one election in which to ballot. ...
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02/13/22 – KHSAA State Wrestling First Round Update

First and foremost, the KHSAA would like to thank the regional host schools and officials for all of their hard work and success at the regionals this past weekend. The results for the 2022 KHSAA Regional Wrestling Championships are available on the ...
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02/12/22- Hair Adornment Adjustments, Addition of Team Time-Out Highlight 2022 High School Field Hockey Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 11, 2022) — High school field hockey players may now wear adornments in the hair that do not present a risk to themselves, teammates or opponents beginning with the 2022 season. Previously, hair adornments were limited to t...
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02/04/22 – Region Swim Events Update

Due to weather conditions, multiple regions are reporting that it is unlikely they will be able to hold competitions on Saturday. As we said in our call with managers yesterday, it was important to make a determination about the next steps after seei...
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02/03/22 – Region Swim Events Scheduled for 02/04 Postponed

Swimming Regional Managers continue to make changes as they evaluate local conditions and space availability for rescheduling. As changes are made throughout the state, the KHSAA swimming website will be updated. Any changes that regional managers ha...
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02/02/22 – Region Swim & Dive Events Scheduled for 02/03 Postponed

Due to the governor's State of Emergency and out of an abundance of concern for our member schools and student-athletes traveling to KHSAA regional events, the swimming & diving events planned for February 3rd have been postponed across the state...
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02/02/22 – Bowling State Instructions & Oil Patterns Available

State Championship Instructions and other pertinent information for the 2022 KHSAA State Bowling Tournament are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view the State Championship Time Schedule, instructions, and ticket information by clicking on th...
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01/26/22 – Archery Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Archery is now available. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. For member schools, the cl...
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01/26/22 – Archery Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among archery participants for 2021-2022 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leader...
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01/25/22 – Postseason Track & Field Dates

As you plan for spring events in 2022, we would like to remind schools about the Track & Field postseason dates. Please make sure all parties involved in planning graduation dates, spring activities, etc. are aware of the postseason dates which s...
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01/25/22 – Softball Season Clarifications

The KHSAA has received several inquiries and questions surrounding the recent Board of Control action for Softball. The action taken requires no changes or allowances in dates with the postseason. This action gives softball coaches the same flexibili...
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01/21/22 – Revision to Start of FP Softball Season Coincides with Baseball Change (Revised 01/25/22)

The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Office and made some modifications to the playing and postseason schedule for baseball. This change on dates for regula...
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01/21/22 – Board Adopts Mandatory use of UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) for Tennis

The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Office and adopted the required use of UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) for Tennis beginning with the 2022 season. What i...
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01/21/22- Jenny Elder, Connor Link join KHSAA Executive Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 21, 2022 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association introduced two additions to its Executive Staff this week with the hiring of Event Services and Social Media Director Jenny Elder and Media Relations and Publications...
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01/21/22- Board Adopts Change to Baseball Season for 2022

The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Office and made some modifications to the playing and postseason schedule for Baseball. The Board previously approved ...
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01/21/22 – Board of Control Sets State First Round Sites; Regional Postseason Instructions Available

The Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Office, approving staff recommendations for the State Wrestling First Round sites. For the upcoming 2022 postseason, Regions ...
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01/20/22- Revisions Announced in COVID Return to Play Protocol

As a result of multiple recent changes and interpretations by the CDC, the KHSAA KMA Sports Medicine Committee met on September 18 to consider revisions to the return to play protocol. Please keep in mind that only the six-day gradual return to play ...
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01/19/22- Board of Control approves expansion of State Qualifiers and Teams, Realignment of Basketball Region 4, Declines to adopt Basketball Shot Clock and Expands Baseball and Softball Seasons

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 19, 2022 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Office, approving changes to the golf playoff format, effective fall 2022. The ch...
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01/14/22 – Regional Bowling Entries for Unified & Adapted Athletes

The KHSAA will continue to offer Unified (in partnership with Special Olympics Kentucky) and Adapted events to include regional and state bowling competitions. While most unified and/or adapted athletes have been participating throughout the season, ...
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01/14/22 – Regional Bowling Entries

In preparation for the 2022 Regional Bowling tournaments, the KHSAA wanted to remind member schools of the entry process. The bowling head coach or Athletic Director for each participating member school should designate student-athletes to its postse...
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01/13/22 – Bowling Regional Instructions Available

Instructions for KHSAA Regional Bowling Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. Manager information is posted on the KHSAA website and can be found here: https://khsaa.org/bowling/region/2022/bowlingregionalmanagers.pdf Oil patterns for th...
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01/12/22 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 2021-2022

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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01/06/22- KHSAA member school students encouraged to apply for 2022 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year

KDA-KHSAA partnership to award six scholarships to Kentucky student-athletes Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2022 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. The p...
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01/05/22 – Bowling Postseason Updates

The KHSAA wanted to update member schools about Bowling postseason dates and sites. REGIONAL BOWLING Regional bowling will take place from January 22 - February 3. All 8 regional bowling sites have been finalized and are listed below for refer...
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01/05/22 – Swimming & Diving Postseason Updates

The KHSAA wanted to update member schools about Swimming & Diving postseason dates and sites. FOR DIVING COMPETITION: Regional Diving will take place on February 2-3 with Regions 1-6 competing on February 2nd and Regions 7-9 competing on Feb...
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01/04/22 – Wrestling Postseason Update, Semi-State Hosts Sought

With the wrestling season in full swing, the Association is looking to solidify postseason plans. With that in mind, our office is accepting applications to host the semi-state rounds of the wrestling postseason. Two hosts are needed for the semi-sta...
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01/04/22 – Tentative Host Sites for Region Swimming & Diving

As of 1/14/22, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2022 Swimming and Diving Regionals. These sites are tentative and subject to change:  Swimming Host School/Site Dates and Times Region 1 Hopkinsville/Hopkin...
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12/28/21 – Wrestling Nominations Sought for Male and Female Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among wrestling participants for 2021-2022 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and lead...
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12/21/21 – Basketball Schedule Maintenance Updates

As of this morning, access and permissions have been restored for team schedules so that Athletic Directors and Coaches can modify, add and remove games at any time. Any removed game by either Athletic DIrectors or Coaches must include the reason for...
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12/08/21 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year Award

For the sixth year, UK Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria: The nominee must have overcome illness or injury tha...
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12/10/22 – List of Items for Annual Required Financial Aid Report

It is now time for ALL KHSAA member schools to complete the required annual financial aid report in compliance with Bylaw 11 for the 2021-2022 academic year. In an effort to assist Principals and Athletic Directors in preparing for this report, this ...
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10/27/21- Immediate Vacancy Announcement for the Position of Communications Director

THE POSITION IS OPEN IMMEDIATELY AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND WILL NOT BE FILLED BEFORE NOVEMBER 14, 2021 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association is accepting applications for the position of Communications Director QUALIFICATIONS (...
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10/15/21 – Esports in Public Schools on the KY K-12 Internet Service

The KHSAA has received feedback from a number of member schools regarding connection issues they are encountering when trying to play games on the Nintendo Switch from their campus. The following information is being provided from discussion with the...
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10/11/21 – Fall Draw Show Airing Wednesday on KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2021 On Wednesday, Oct. 13 the pairings for the 2021 KHSAA Field Hockey, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments will be revealed during the annual Fall Championship Draw Show at 10 a.m. ET. The ...
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10/08/21- Changes in COVID-19 RTA/RTP Implemented Per SMAC Guidance

As they have done since the start of the pandemic, the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) composed of Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) member doctors has held multiple special meetings to continually review the Return to Play Guidance and Re...
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10/07/21 – Wrestling Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Wrestling is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. For memb...
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10/04/21-Vacancy Announcement for Entry-Level Event Staff Position(s) (Regular, Full-time)

Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Vacancy Announcement for the position of Event Management Specialist DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESUMES AND COVER LETTER FOR CONSIDERATION: OCTOBER 31, 2021 The Kentucky High School Athletic Associat...
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10/07/21- Changes in COVID-19 RTA/RTP Implemented

As they have done since the start of the pandemic, the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) composed of Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) member doctors has held multiple special meetings to continually review the Return to Play Guidance and Re...
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10/06/21 – Dance Postseason Championships Dates Adjusted

The KHSAA has spent the last few weeks gathering data from the Dance participating schools about the schedule for 2021-22 Dance championships. It was also critical that the current conditions and concerns around indoor events related to the pandemic ...
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09/01/21 – UPDATED Dance Declaration Form Now Open

The declaration form (DA101) for the sport-activity of Dance is now open. The new deadline to complete this form is Friday, October 29th. Each member school shall only submit one form and you must be signed into the KHSAA School Subdomain to submit. ...
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10/05/21 – Esports Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Esports is available through the KHSAA School Log-in Page. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman), regardless of whether or not the coach receive...
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09/20/21 – Minimum Time Between Contests at Fall District/Region Postseason Events

Per the KHSAA’s “Healthy at Sports” guidance document, a recommended minimum time between the start of contests at the district and regional postseason events has been established. These guidelines will also be utilized in planning KHSAA State Champi...
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09/20/21 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Football

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2021 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings for the 2021 football season have been posted at KHSAA.org for all classes. Due to the limited number of contests for football compared to t...
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09/17/21 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2021 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings for the 2021 field hockey, boys’ and girls’ soccer and volleyball seasons have been posted at KHSAA.org. Football’s RPI rankings will be rel...
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09/15/21 – Reminders About Required Title IX Student Interest Survey During 2021-2022, KHSAA Assistance Available

For all KHSAA member schools, 2021-2022 is the year for the biennial student interest survey related to Title IX. None of the basic survey requirements have changed, as you are to survey your students in grades 9 through 11, as well as the identified...
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09/04/21- Reminder about KHSAA Annual Meeting on 9/21

Registration for the KHSAA Annual Meeting on September 21 at the Central Bank Center (fka Lexington Center) remains open at the link below. ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION The complete memo with links to register etc. for the Annual Meeting (Delegate As...
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09/01/21 – Competitive Cheer Declaration Form Now Open

The declaration form (CC101) for the sport-activity of Competitive Cheer is now open. The deadline to complete this form is Friday, October 1. This is for KHSAA Regional and State Competitions, so please discuss what division(s) your school will be e...
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08/31/21 – 2021 Bylaw 9 Reminder

While there will be an Annual Meeting proposal from the Board regarding Bylaw 9, the provisions remain in place for 2021-22. Please forward as necessary. It is imperative that there be good communication within each school and school s...
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08/09/22 – Tentative Host Sites for 2022 Regionals in Cross Country

*As of 08/09/22, the following schools are tentative sites for the 2022 Cross Country Regionals. ...
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08/24/21 – HYPE Student Leadership Conference Registration Now Open

After the cancellation of last year's conference due to the pandemic, the KHSAA is planning to conduct its HYPE Student Leadership Conference in person on Sept. 24 at Central Bank Center in Lexington.  WHAT IS HYPE? HYPE is a one-day student leader...
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08/24/21 – Social Media Accounts and Websites Impersonating the NFHS Network

We are aware of the issues with scam social media accounts and websites impersonating the NFHS Network to distribute false links to game broadcasts. This is hardly a new problem, but it is continuing to get worse and seems to amplify in advance of Fr...
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08/23/21- Reminder about COVID-19 Return to Play Following Isolation

Recently, there has been misinformation shared among the membership about the Return to Play policy following a positive COVID-19 test. Whether this is a result of misinterpretation or deliberate on the part of some individuals is open for debate. Mo...
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08/18/21- Updates and Reminders on Schedule Change and Score Reporting

First off, thank you to our member schools for your help last year in adjusting to a revised method to report scores and schedule updates to the Riherds / KHSAA Scoreboard. GENERAL NOTES FOR ALL SPORTS Some of the methods will necessarily change in...
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08/13/21- 2021 KHSAA Annual Meeting Reminder

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors and the links can be forwarded as needed. ANNUAL MEETING This reminder that the 2021 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Wed...
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08/10/21- Initial Return to Play Additional Guidance Issued for Fall Sports

Additional guidance for a return to play has been published on the KHSAA website under the COVID-19 Information tab (click Healthy at Sports Documentation-Grades 6-12 link) and can be shared with school administrators. The document has already underg...
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07/27/21- Update and Information Relative to NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) for Kentucky High School Students

At its July 23, 2021 meeting, the KHSAA Board of Control heard an update on recent activity at the intercollegiate level regarding NCAA changes with Name, Image, and Likeness. On June 24, 2021, An Executive Order was entered by Governor Andy Beshear'...
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KHSAA NIL Reference Information Presented to Board of Control 7/23/21

Selected and Specific References to Recent Changes in NIL at NCAA Level ...
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07/27/21- Bylaw and Policy Reminders During 2021-22 School Year

With the start of the 2021-22 school year, several of the pandemic adjustments approved last year have been allowed to sunset. As such, the following areas and reminders are issued to the membership for clarity. Bylaw 2 - Age No student wil...
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07/27/21 – Fall 2021 Esports Enrollment is Open

Esports requires critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity from players to achieve and sustain success. The development of these types of skills benefits students for life. Thousands of schools across the country are already com...
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07/13/21 – Field Event Safety, Uniform Changes Highlight High School Track and Field/Cross Country Rules Revisions

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Two rules revisions involving the competitor’s uniform, along with procedural changes in several field events designed to reduce the risk of injury, highlight rules changes in high school track and field and cross country for the 2...
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07/12/21 – Player Equipment Changes Highlight Rules Revisions in High School Softball

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Two significant player equipment changes involving the wearing of head coverings and beads were among the rules revisions approved in high school softball for the upcoming 2022 season. These changes along with six other rules revi...
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07/09/21 – Adjustment Made to Pre-Pitch Sequence in High School Baseball

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — High school baseball pitchers who do not receive signals from the catcher must now simulate taking a sign with one foot on the pitcher’s plate before proceeding with a pitch. This addendum to Rule 6-1-1 was the lone rule change fo...
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07/06/21 – Introductory Esports Course Launched by NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Boasting an ever-increasing number of participants, esports (or electronic sports) continues to rise as one of the more popular and unique activity programs for high school students. The National Federation of State High School Ass...
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06/28/21 – New “Title IX” Course Added to NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — To educate current and future coaches, administrators, parents and student-athletes on Title IX legislation and its monumental influence on high school activities, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) ha...
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06/07/21- Lehmkuhler, Smallwood Named Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 7, 2021 The 2020-21 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated on the campus of Midway University on Monday, as Claire Lehmkuhler (Woodford County) and Jackson Smallwood (Grant County) w...
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06/01/21- Entry Open for Member Schools to Designate SB128 Students

Instructions on Designating Members of your roster as SSYP Students It is necessary that you go into the member school database to perform these operations: Login to the school subdomain. NOTE: Only the Principal or AD will have the rights and p...
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06/01/21 – NFHS to Hold Second Annual Virtual National Student Leadership Summit in August

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — For the second straight year, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will host world-renowned leadership experts for the NFHS Virtual National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). The 2021 virtual conference ...
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05/19/21- NCAA Additional Flexibility for High School Seniors in 20-21 Utilizing the SSYP Under SB128

Information relative the additional flexibility granted on May 19, 2021, for 2020-21 seniors who return for supplemental education during 2021-22 is listed in the information at https://bit.ly/3dUJ9us    ...
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High School Basketball Shot Clock

The NFHS recently announced its basketball playing rules changes for 2021-22. We like you, did not know what changes were approved until they were announced. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS) Among those changes is the approval of the shot clock, but only if...
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SB128 Decisions Reporting and Relationship to Athletics

As the time has begun for Boards of Education to make final determinations on SB128, we have a form where you can indicate the choice of your board (or school in the case of our non-public schools). By submitting this information to our office i...
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05/10/21- Senate Bill 128: Supplemental School Year Program Additional Guidance Related to NCAA

Information specific to this topic is now included in the compiled SB128 SSYP Informational post at https://bit.ly/3dUJ9us    ...
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04/26/21- Change in Masking Requirements for OUTDOOR Sports and Sport-Activities With Less than 1,000 attendees

Based on today's previously unannounced notice regarding masking from the Governor's Office and the Department for Public Health, immediate changes in all sports and sport-activities conducted outside are being implemented. For all outdoor sports an...
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04/20/21- Change in COVID Guidance for Outdoor Sports and Sport-Activities

ATTENDANCE AT OUTDOOR CONTESTS Following consultation with the Kentucky Department for Public Health and in the review of recent guidance and research, the attendance recommendations for all KHSAA sanctioned play will immediately move to 60% of docu...
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4/20/21 – Separate Weight Classes for Girls, Choice of Weight Classes Established in High School Wrestling

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — States will have a choice of 12, 13 or 14 weight classes for both boys and girls competition in high school wrestling, effective with the 2023-24 season. This will be the first separate weight classes established for girls in high...
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04/15/21 – Standing Forward Takeoffs Approved in High School Swimming and Diving Rules

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — In an effort to increase participation in high school swimming and diving, standing forward takeoffs have been approved, effective with the 2021-22 school year. This significant addition to high school diving was one of several ru...
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04/12/21- Senate Bill 128: Supplemental School Year Program Guidance for Sports and Sport-Activities

For a complete list of the provisions and information related to the implementation of SB128 and the SSYP, please see the following document- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE DOCUMENT...
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04/11/21- Reminders about Off-season Team Sport Allowances and Restrictions

With the conclusion of basketball season, member schools are reminded of the regulations regarding off-season play. There have been no additional adjustments enacted, considered or contemplated at this time by the Commissioner's office or the Board o...
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04/06/21 – Reducing Injury Risk During Inversions, Release Stunts and Tosses Focus of 2021-22 High School Spirit Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Adjusted points of contact that reduce injury risk during inversions and release stunts and tosses are the most notable revisions in the 2021-22 high school spirit rules. At its recent virtual meeting, the National Federation of S...
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04/05/21- Spring Sports Guidance Revision

TEMPERATURE CHECK AT CONTESTS AND PRACTICES Following consultation with the Kentucky Department for Public Health and in the review of recent guidance and research, the requirement for monitoring the temperatures of attendees at athletic practices a...
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03/23/21 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group/NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Now Being Accepted

The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group.  One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences.  Those chosen attend the NFHS National Student Leadersh...
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03/22/21 – Last Call for Complete Sets of Tickets to KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® Presented by UK HealthCare & Orthopaedics

A limited number of sets of tickets (books of seats for the entire tournament) are available for the KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® Tournament presented by UK HealthCare and Orthopaedics. The tournament will be held from March 31 to April 3. Due to current CO...
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03/16/21 – Esports Nominations Sought for Midway Student-Athlete of the Year Awards

This message is being sent to Athletic Directors and Head Coaches in the sport-activity of Esports ... The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year Award among Esports participants for 2020-2021 ...
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03/10/21 – Bass Fishing Nominations Sought for Midway Student-Athlete of the Year Awards

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year Award among Bass Fishing participants for 2020-2021 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service...
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03/09/21- Seeded District Reminders

Over the last couple of days, we have had several questions regarding district seeding and it is best that we summarize a few things before the deadline to play those games tomorrow. Nothing about this information is new, but these do represent the n...
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02/24/21 – Bass Fishing Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Bass Fishing is available beginning today, February 24, 2021. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, regardless of whether...
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02/21/21- District and Region Basketball Scheduling of Games

As we continually review public health data, consult with the Department for Public Health, and refer to our own “Healthy at Sports” guidance document, a standard minimum time between the start of contests at the district and regional postseason even...
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02/20/21- Interim Guidance Regarding Spring Sports Travel

While spring sports guidance is in final production, the office has received several inquiries regarding travel for spring sports. There will effectively be no changes from the winter sports guidance and each guidance document will include enhancemen...
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02/15/21 – Board of Control Election Procedures

BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT: Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions. All schools from Basketball Regions 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 have at least one election in whic...
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02/18/21 – Esports Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Esports is now available online. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, regardless of whether or not the coach receives pa...
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02/08/21 – Face Masks, Religious Headwear Major Topics of 2021 Field Hockey Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Guidance for the use of face masks and the allowance of religious headwear to be worn during play without state association consent are among the most significant rules changes that will take effect with the 2021 high school field ...
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02/05/21 – Blocking Below the Waist in Free-Blocking Zone Addressed in High School Football Rules

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The rule regarding blocking below the waist in the free-blocking zone in high school football has been revised for the upcoming 2021 season. This rule change was recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associat...
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01/28/21 – NFHS Announces Universal Tennis as New Official Partner

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced a new official partnership with Universal Tennis, a global online platform for connecting players, coaches, clubs and federations to grow the sport. Un...
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02/04/21 – Religious Headwear Permitted Without State Association Approval in High School Volleyball

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — High school volleyball players will no longer need to obtain state association approval to wear religious headwear during competition. The rule change highlights three changes approved for the 2021-22 season. The National Federati...
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02/04/21 – 2020-2021 Title IX Annual Report and Participation List Submission

Schools are now able to access all of the required online forms to submit their 2020-2021 Title IX Annual Reports. The information in this post presents a summary for each school as you work to complete the required Annual Participation Report as wel...
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02/03/21 – Archery Nominations Sought for Male and Female Midway Student-Athlete of the Year Awards

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year Award among Archery participants for 2020-2021 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and ...
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02/03/21 – Archery Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Archery is available beginning today, February 3, 2021. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, regardless of whether or no...
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01/29/21 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 20-21

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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01/26/21- Reminders about Sports and Sport-Activity Return to Play

In the past couple of weeks, there have been several questions regarding the COVID-19 Return to Play protocol. There have been no changes to the protocol since it was adopted early part of the fall prior to the start of play, but the questions coming...
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01/26/21- Basketball Nominations Sought for Male and Female Midway Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete-of-the-Year among rostered Basketball participants for 2020-2021 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community servic...
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01/25/21 – List of Items for Annual Required Financial Aid Report

As you may recall, the 2019-20 financial aid report was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now time for ALL KHSAA member schools to complete the required annual financial aid report in compliance with Bylaw 11 for the 2019-2020 academic year...
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1/25/21 – First Phase (T-35 Report) Open for Title IX Reporting Entry for 2020-2021 and Student Survey Administration

The initial phase of entry for the 2020-2021 Title IX Reports, the ability to enter the financial information from 2019-20 to be entered on the 2020-2021 form T-35, is available and online at schools.khsaa.org. There have been only minimal changes ba...
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12/17/20 – New NFHS Learning Center Course – “The Student Experience” – Relays Participation Benefits to Students

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced “The Student Experience” – a free student-centered course focused on the long-term benefits of education-based activities participation – as a new addit...
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12/15/20 – Visual, Technical Revisions Offer Improved User Experience to NFHS Learning Center’s ‘Sudden Cardiac Arrest’ Course

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Revisions recently introduced to “Sudden Cardiac Arrest” aligns one of the NFHS Learning Center’s most significant courses with recent updates to its other offerings. Currently available to take free of charge, the revised “Sudden...
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12/2/20- Reminder about Great Offer from Partner Midway University

Exclusive KHSAA Tuition Discount As a member of the KHSAA network of coaches and administrators, Midway University is proud to offer a 15% tuition reduction of all online undergraduate programs and graduate programs* to all employees, coaches, athle...
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11/20/20- Winter Indoor Sports Delayed, Information for Member Schools

With the Governor's School Closing Order of this past Wednesday (details of which can be seen here) along with the Board of Control decision to delay the start of the indoor winter sports seasons to January 4 (details of which can be seen here), chan...
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11/15/20- Exclusive KHSAA Tuition Discount

As a member of the KHSAA network of coaches and administrators, Midway University is proud to offer a 15% tuition reduction of all online undergraduate programs and graduate programs* to all employees, coaches, athletic directors, and officials and t...
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11/11/20 – Esports Online Rules Clinic For Coaches Now Available

The esports online rules clinic is now available at khsaa.org and required of all member school head and assistant coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshmen), regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. With the esports rules clinic bein...
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10/27/20 – NFHS Learning Center Releases New Content for Parents, Offers NFHS National Parent Credential

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced additional parent-centered content on the NFHS Learning Center, along with the NFHS National Parent Credential certification for those who complete the ...
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10/20/20- Adopted Revisions to Football Alignment for 2021 and 2022, Removal of Scheduling Embargo

At its most recent meeting, the KHSAA Board of Control approved the mid-alignment adjustments to the football alignment for 2021 and 2022. With the school enrollments that were received for 2019-20 (the pre-Covid second-month reports were utilized as...
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2021 and 2022 Approved Alignment of Teams – Football

CURRENT ALIGNMENT OF TEAMS – FOOTBALL – 2019 THROUGH 2022 PLAYING SEASONS The Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall sponsor postseason competition in football provided that there is sufficient interest of the membership to participate in t...
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10/16/20- COVID Basketball Information and Update

As we prepare for the start of official practice on October 26, reminders are in order for all involved. This was previously distributed to all schools earlier this month, but all representatives would be advised to be sure you are familiar. The...
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10/15/20 – KHSAA Cross Country State Meet Details & Location

As we approach the Cross Country postseason, the KHSAA wanted to update the membership regarding postseason meets for the sport of Cross Country.  STATE MEET SITE The 2020 KHSAA State Cross Country Meet will be held at the Bourbon County Cross...
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10/12/20- Postseason Soccer, Volleyball, Field Hockey Situations and Questions

As we head into the postseason, we know our managers and member schools are working extremely hard to protect opportunities for students during this strange time while at the same time, juggling near-daily changing data to help make current decisions...
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10/07/20- Football Updates and Scheduling Information including Tiebreaker for Games Not Played

This is being sent to all member schools through the Principal, Athletic Director, and the Football Coach of record, with a courtesy copy to member school Superintendents.  Please forward as necessary. This notice is related solely to 2020 Footb...
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10/02/20 – NFHS Learning Center Adds New Officiating Courses for Soccer, Track and Field

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — In support of its commitment to high school officials’ education, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced two new free courses have been published to the online NFHS Learning Center – “Officia...
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10/01/20- Celebrating Return to Play During National High School Activities Month (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.       The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly caused...
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10/1/20-2020 Basketball Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball 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. Because of the nat...
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09/24/20 – NFHS, NFL Announce Partnership to Promote High School Football

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the National Football League (NFL) have announced a first-ever partnership aimed at promoting the growth, understanding and support for football at the high schoo...
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09/23/20 – Archery and Bass Fishing Participation Update

Following last week's Board of Control meeting, we continue to receive inquiries regarding the sport-activities of Archery and Bass Fishing. Though both have an initial published practice date of October 1, they are classified as spring sport-activit...
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09/18/20- Urgent Reminder on COVID Cancellations in Football, Soccer and Volleyball

REVISED 10/1/20- Just a quick reminder on the score and schedule entry for COVID related cancellations IN ALL SPORTS on the KHSAA Scoreboard (Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, and Volleyball for the fall, 2020 seasons). As with a lot of things related...
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09/17/20- RPI Impact on Cancelled Contests/Open Dates

UPDATED: 10/1/20 As reviewed at the July Board of Control meeting, the following procedure will apply to canceled games during the COVID-19 pandemic with respect to the calculation of RPI. These provisions are subject to revision during the pandemic...
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09/16/20- Board of Control Approves Dates for Winter Sports to Begin Practice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2020 The KHSAA Board of Control held its second regularly-scheduled meeting of the 2020-21 academic year Wednesday morning, approving practice and competition dates for the winter sports and sport-activities of b...
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09/11/20- COVID-19 RELATED PSA/PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUCEMENTS

The following scripts for announcements can be used without attribution by local public address announcers, member schools and broadcasters. Many are sourced from the CDC in Atlanta as part of their efforts related to the global pandemic. Feel free t...
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09/10/20- CPR of Indiana again offers KHSAA Members Discounted AED program

The KHSAA is proud to again partner Bill Callahan and the CPR Institute of Indiana to offer the chance for KHSAA member schools to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at a deeply discounted price for a limited time. The program has been...
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08/31/20- Clarifications Around Board of Control Approved Waiver of Bylaw 9

REVISED 9/16/20 PER BOARD ACTION REGARDING BASKETBALL PRACTICE STARTING As most school representatives are aware of information already distributed by this office following the meeting, the Board of Control approved a waiver of certain parts of Byla...
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08/29/20- Clarifications, Corrections and Revisions of to Healthy at Sports Stage 3-Fall Sports Return to Competition

For those who have printed copies of the draft and want to preserve that copy with any changes that have been made. “ALL SPORTS GUIDANCE” “ALL SPORTS GUIDANCE” In “INTRODUCTION” Change “collaboration” to “consultation” in fifth paragra...
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08/27/20 – Field Hockey Return to Play Guidance

Draft guidance for a return to play was published on the KHSAA website yesterday under the COVID-19 Information tab and shared with school administrators.  Keep in mind that this guidance is draft as the situation remains fluid as it has been si...
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08/27/20 – Soccer Return To Play Guidance

Draft guidance for a return to play was published on the KHSAA website yesterday under the COVID-19 Information tab and shared with school administrators.  Keep in mind that this guidance is only a draft as the situation remains fluid as it has ...
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08/27/20 – Football Return To Play Guidance

Draft guidance for a return to play has been published on the KHSAA website under the COVID-19 Information tab and shared with school administrators.  Keep in mind that this guidance is draft as the situation remains fluid as it has been since M...
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08/27/20 – Cross Country Return to Play Guidance

Draft guidance for a return to play was published on the KHSAA website yesterday under the COVID-19 Information tab and shared with school administrators. Keep in mind that this guidance is a draft and the situation remains fluid, as it has been sinc...
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08/27/20 – Volleyball Return To Play Guidance

Draft guidance for a return to play was published on the KHSAA website yesterday under the COVID-19 Information tab and shared with school administrators.  Keep in mind that this guidance is draft as the situation remains fluid as it has been si...
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08/27/20 – Volleyball & Field Hockey Scheduling Clarification Contests Per Week

The KHSAA office has received several inquiries on the Healthy at Sports guidance approved by the KHSAA Board with regard to the maximum contests per week in the sports of Volleyball and Field Hockey and tournament participation. Volleyball – The li...
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08/25/20- Covid-19 Resumption Documents (8/20, Revised 8/20, 9/20, 10/20, 11/20, 12/20, 2/21, 3/21)

Complete Guidance for Fall Sports, Documents by Sport and Section, Healthy at Sports Stage 3-Performance, Return to Practice and Competition: Fall Sports, 8/24 and beyond Fall Sports Winter Sports and Sport-Activities Spring Sports an...
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08/25/20- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Resumption of Sport and Sport-Activities (Updated 10/13)

UPDATED 10/13/20 Are there Limitations on Competitors in Various Sports? Yes. In an effort to help ensure appropriate social distancing, the following restrictions and adaptations were approved for the fall sports, in most cases matching existing p...
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08/21/20- Restart of the Opportunity to Practice and Play Sports

This is being sent to all KHSAA member schools through the Principal and Athletic Director. It is also as a courtesy, copied to Superintendents.   Good afternoon. As most of you are aware, the KHSAA Board of Control voted yesterday to stay on ...
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08/20/20- Board of Control Upholds Decision to Begin Fall Sports September 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2020 The Board of Control held a virtual Zoom meeting Thursday morning, affirming its July position by a 16-2 vote to begin practice for fall sports on August 24th with competition starting the week of September 7th...
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8/18/20 – Soccer Online Rules Clinic for Coaches and Officials Now Available

As coaches and officials begin to prepare for hopefully the beginning of the season, the mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer was available beginning yesterday, August 17.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all...
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08/18/20-2020 Football Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football 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. Because of the natur...
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08/04/20- The Planned Return of Interscholastic Athletics Challenges Us All

As the start of the school year approaches, there has been a lot of focus on whether students should go back to school and if interscholastic athletics should return. Some think we should just stay inside our homes for months at a time. Others ...
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08/03/20- Middle School Interscholastic Athletics Reminders and Interim Guidance for 2020-21

This document is as of August 3, 2020, and in effect until further altered, revised, or superseded. Senior high school administrators in receipt of this notice should ensure that this information is forwarded to those involved in middle school athlet...
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07/31/20- Bylaw and Policy Revisions/Waivers Due to Covid-19

THIS POST IS OBSOLETE AS OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR AND IS MAINTAINED ONLY FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES The following Bylaw and policy considerations and revisions were reviewed by the Commissioner and approved by the Board of Control d...
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08/03/20- Questions and Answers Regarding NFHS Network Pixellot Program

This document represents questions received from KHSAA member schools and districts since the start of the Pixellot donation program. This program was first announced in a post and email from the KHSAA on July 14, 2020. That post is archived at https...
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07/31/20- Update for Member Schools Regarding Fall Sports and Current Activity

THIS POST IS OBSOLETE AS OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR AND IS MAINTAINED ONLY FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES Greetings to all related constituents and constituent groups. While Joe Angolia from our office previously distributed a summary of ...
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08/03/20 – ACT Releases Additional Test Dates for 2020-21

Recently, the ACT released information about adding additional testing dates for the 2020-21 school year. As you plan for the upcoming year, it is important to note these dates. Administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and parents should record the...
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07/21/20 – ‘First Aid, Health and Safety’ Revisions Provide Updated Content for Learning Center Core Course

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 21, 2020) — Revisions to “First Aid, Health and Safety” – one of two core courses in the NFHS Learning Center – have been completed to provide relevant, up-to-date content to the 10-unit course. The other core course is “Fundam...
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07/14/20- Pixellot Offer-Webcasting/Webinar

As you may have heard last week, the NFHS Network announced the “High School Support Program” that will enable its member schools that currently lack webcast production capabilities to stream athletic contests. We are excited to not only ensure that ...
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07/14/20 – NFHS-AMSSM Guidance for Assessing Cardiac Issues in High School Student-Athletes with COVID-19 Infection

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — An expert medical task force appointed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has issued guidance for assessing potential cardiac issues in h...
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07/13/20- NFHS Network Pixellot Offer/Program/Webinar

Dear Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors, As you may have heard last week, the NFHS Network announced the “High School Support Program” that will enable its member schools that currently lack webcast production capabilities to stre...
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07/07/20 – NFHS Network Offers Schools Two Free Production Units to Stream Events Through “High School Support Program”

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 7, 2020) — As high schools nationwide continue to deal with the fallout from COVID-19 and make plans for the restarting of activities this fall, the NFHS Network – the leader in streaming live and on-demand high school sports –...
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07/06/20 – ‘COVID-19 for Coaches and Administrators’ Course Now Available from NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 6, 2020) — In an effort to address the challenges of returning to high school athletics and activities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Learning Center has collabora...
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07/06/20 – High School Field Hockey Eyewear Rule Altered for 2020 Season

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — In response to longstanding concerns regarding the wearing of goggles in high school field hockey, the NFHS Board of Directors approved a change in the eyewear rule that will take effect with the upcoming 2020 season. Rule 1-6-5 i...
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06/25/20 – NFHS Learning Center’s ‘The Collapsed Athlete’ Explains Development, Implementation of EAPs

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 25, 2020) — “The Collapsed Athlete,” a free online course centered around developing and practicing Emergency Actions Plans (EAP), is the most recently launched course from the National Federation of State High School Associati...
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06/18/20 – NFHS to Halt Printing of Spring Sports Rules Publications; 2020 Rules to be Used in 2021 Season

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Due to the cancellation of spring sports at high schools across the country, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will not be publishing new rules (both print and digital) for 2021 in the sports of baseb...
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06/12/20 – NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Going Virtual for 2020

KHSAA member schools are once again invited to select student-athletes to participate at no cost in the National Federation of High School Associations' National Student Leadership Summit.  This is a great opportunity for students from all backgroun...
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06/10/20 – NFHS Learning Center Unveils School Honor Roll Program

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has created the NFHS School Honor Roll, a national recognition program designed to promote professional development for high school coaches through the completion of ...
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06/05/20 – NFHS to Host First Virtual National Student Leadership Summit

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 4, 2020) — The NFHS hopes to reach thousands of high school students from across the nation July 20-22 with its first virtual National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). This year’s summit marks the 13th national conference for...
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05/12/20 – Financial Aid Report Postponed until Fall

Annually, in compliance with Bylaw 11, a Financial Aid Report is required to be submitted by all KHSAA member schools. The submissions for the 2019-20 school year will not be required until later this summer as school resumes. With the current global...
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05/11/20 – Game Forfeiture Process Clarified in 2020-21 High School Basketball Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 11, 2020) — Beginning next year, high school basketball rules will further clarify when a contest is to be forfeited, including if a qualified individual is not present to coach. A proposal for a national rule mandating a shot ...
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04/30/20- Covid-19 End-of-Year Resources and Guidance

04/30/20- Recommended Guidance issued by the Kentucky Department of Education on end-of-year procedures. Several schools have requested information on best practices for return of school-issued sports equipment, uniforms, and other important materia...
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04/30/20- Reminder about 2019-2020 Title IX and Participation List Submission, Deadline Extended to May 31

This should present a summary for each school to complete the required Participation Report as well as the Title IX report for 2019-20. The deadline has been extended to May 31, 2020. The online system is currently available for entry. If you...
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04/29/20- Revised Covid-19 Policies and Guidance Issued, May 1 to May 31

THESE REVISIONS ARE IN PLACE FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 to MAY 31. THESE POLICIES WILL BE REVIEWED REGULARLY FOR EXTENSION AFTER THAT PERIOD OR REVISION DURING THAT PERIOD AS NECESSARY AS STATE, FEDERAL AND CDC POLICIES AND DIRECTIVES CHANGE RESTRIC...
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04/28/20 – 2020-21 High School Wrestling Rules Changes Address Weigh-In Procedures, Hair-Length Restrictions

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 28, 2020) — As the result of a concerted effort to accommodate the growing number of female wrestlers, the 2020-21 high school wrestling rules changes are headlined by significant adjustments to weigh-in protocol and appropria...
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04/14/20 – High School Swimming/Diving Rules Changes Clarify Proper Race Finish, Official Timing Procedures

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 14, 2020) — Providing more clarity on a proper race finish and official timing procedures are among the noteworthy high school swimming and diving rules changes for the 2020-21 school year. These topics were among those discu...
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04/06/20 – Esports Nominations Sought for Male and Female Midway Student-Athlete of the Year

While spring sports and sport-activities are currently suspended, Midway University is continuing with its recognition of the outstanding talents of student-athletes who participate in these programs. The nomination process for the Midway University/...
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04/06/20 – Bass Fishing Nominations Sought for Male and Female Midway Student-Athlete of the Year

While spring sports and sport-activities are currently suspended, Midway University is continuing with its recognition of the outstanding talents of student-athletes who participate in these programs. The nomination process for the Midway University/...
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03/26/20 – Risk Minimization Remains Theme of 2020-21 High School Spirit Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 26, 2020) — High school spirit rules changes for the 2020-21 school year remain centered on increasing safety for cheerleading and dance teams across the country. This year, minimizing injury risk for stunting personnel and d...
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03/30/20- Status of KHSAA Sponsored Events and Deadlines

Updated: 3/31/20, 8:00 a.m. This information is solely a summary of KHSAA events. Other specific information concerning options including the required Coronavirus Shutdown Period is listed elsewhere on the KHSAA website at https://khsaa.org/athletic...
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03/25/20 – Officiating Courses Available for Free Through July 1 on the NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 25, 2020) — Current high school sports officials, as well as individuals interested in joining the officiating ranks, will be able to access online education courses on the NFHS Learning Center for free through July 1. Since ...
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03/19/20- Spring Sport-Activity Tryout Window Postponed

The KHSAA was made aware of communication sent to member schools from Varsity Spirit (specifically Universal Cheer Association and Universal Dance Association) about "virtual tryouts". This notification was not approved by the KHSAA and as a reminder...
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03/18/20- Refund Options, 2020 Girls’ and Boys’ State Basketball Tournaments

Today (March 18) should have been a day of celebration. Newly crowned Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA girls' state tournament champions and other participants should have been celebrating in their local communities. Downtown Lexington and the entire state sh...
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03/16/20- Update on KHSAA Office Opening/Closing and Staff Availability

In partnership with our State Department of Education, the Governor's office, our member schools, the NFHS and similar to many other state associations, KHSAA staff has been directed to work remotely from home until at least April 10 (revised 4/2/20)...
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02/17/20 – Dropped Ball Procedure Amended in High School Soccer

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 14, 2020) – Beginning next season, changes to the conditions and procedure for restarting play with a dropped ball will take effect in high school soccer. The dropped ball procedure was among 15 rules changes made by the N...
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02/13/20 – Board of Control Election Procedures

BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT: Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions. All schools have at least one election in which to ballot, except for public schools in regions 9, 10, 11, an...
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02/06/20 – Additional Timing Changes on Play Clock Approved in High School Football Rules

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 6, 2020) — In an effort to eliminate a potential timing advantage gained by the defensive team in high school football, the play clock will be set to 40 seconds – effective with the 2020 season – when an official’s time-out...
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02/06/20 – High School Field Hockey Moves from Halves to Quarters in 2020 Season

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 6, 2020) — High school field hockey games will be played in four quarters instead of two halves beginning with the 2020 season. This significant change was one of several rules revisions recommended by the National Federat...
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01/30/20 – Roster Submissions a Focus for 2020-21 High School Volleyball Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 30, 2020) — Revised rules for roster submissions and penalties assessed to the team bench are among the most prominent high school volleyball rules changes for the upcoming 2020-21 season. At its annual meeting January 5-7 ...
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01/23/20 – NFHS Releases “Beyond The Scoreboard,” Second Video Resource for Adult Fan Behavior at Events

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 23, 2020) — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has released “Beyond The Scoreboard,” the second installment of its new video series centered on correcting negative adult fan behavior at high sch...
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11/22/19-Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 19-20

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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11/21/19 – NFHS Announces Plans to Launch “Center for Officials Services”

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (November 21, 2019) — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will be launching an online platform for high school officials, effective with the 2020-21 school year. The NFHS Center for Officials Services, w...
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11/19/19- First Phase (T35 Report) Open for Title IX Reporting Entry for 2019-20

The initial phase of entry for the 2019-2020 Title IX Reports, the ability to enter the financial information from 2018-19 to be entered on the form T-35, is available and online at schools.khsaa.org. There have only minimal changes based on the grea...
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11/01/19- UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athletes of the Year

UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athletes of the Year. This year, winners will be named for both male and female comeback athletes. Athletes should meet the follow...
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11/06/19- High School Football Playoffs—A Community Happening

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Many people would agree that their years in high school were ...
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10/11/19 – NFHS Understanding Copyright and Compliance Course Required for Cheer & Dance Coaches

This is a reminder that all KHSAA Cheer and Dance Coaches (Head and Assistant, paid or unpaid) must complete the NFHS Music Copyright Course "Understanding Copyright and Compliance". This course is free and 100% online and is required whether or...
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Kentucky High School Scoreboard Show

The Kentucky High School Scoreboard Show airs every Friday night starting at 10 p.m. (ET).  The Scoreboard Show recaps all of the night’s action from across the Bluegrass. The show can be heard online at WLAP.com, or via WLAP Radio 630 through t...
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09/23/19- KHSAA and Midway University Expand Student-Athlete Awards Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2019 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association and Midway University are expanding their partnership in the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year Awards program to include recognition for males ...
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09/19/19 – Board Approves Next Steps for Potential Lacrosse Sanctioning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2019 The Board of Control approved a recommendation on Thursday to appoint a sport-specific focus group to study the sanctioning of boys’ and girls’ lacrosse following a survey of the membership. Earlier this mon...
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09/05/19- Interest Survey-Championship-KHSAA Lacrosse

As we have detailed in the regional meetings, the Board of Control desires additional feedback and clarification from schools on a prior triennial survey. This survey deals with LACROSSE and one response will be accepted per school. Duplicate respo...
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09/05/19- State Tennis Team Championship Survey Information

As we have detailed in the regional meetings, the Board of Control desires additional feedback and clarification from schools on a prior survey. This survey deals with TENNIS and one response will be accepted per school. Duplicate responses will be d...
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09/03/19 – Reminders about Required Title IX Student Interest Survey During 2019-20, KHSAA Assistance Available

For all KHSAA member schools, 2019-2020 is the year for the biennial student interest survey related to Title IX. None of the basic survey requirements have changed, as you are to survey your students in grades 9 through 11, as well as the identified...
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08/29/19 – First Time “Coaching Cross Country” Course Now Available in NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 29, 2019) — For the first time, cross country coaches now have a learning resource through “Coaching Cross Country,” an online education course available through the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS...
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08/24/19- Parents and Adult Fans: The Biggest Challenge Facing High School Sports Today

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Inappropriate adult behavior at high school athletic events in ...
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08/21/19- KHSAA to Host Middle School AD Workshop

For the first time, the KHSAA will conduct a workshop specifically designed for Middle School Athletic Administrators (ADs). The workshop will be held at the KHSAA offices in Lexington, 2280 Executive Drive, on Monday, September 16. The workshop will...
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08/21/19- Reminder about KHSAA Annual Meeting, Newer Athletic Administrators Workshop

As was noticed in two July 31 memos to our membership, registration for both the newer Athletic Administrators Workshop on September 17 and the KHSAA Annual Meeting on September 18. For those that desire housing, there is a block of rooms being held ...
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08/21/19- Reminder about Title IX Specific Workshops

As was previously announced at our Regional Meetings, the KHSAA will be conducting two Title IX Workshops for 2019-20. The first will be on Friday morning, September 13 at Caldwell County High School in Princeton at 8:30 a.m. Central Time. The second...
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06/21/19- Ferguson tabbed Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year for 2018-19

Ferguson tabbed Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year for 2018-19 June 21, 2019 The third annual Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year program concluded when the award winners from the past year were invite...
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08/15/19- CPR of Indiana again offers KHSAA Members Rare Discounted AED program

The KHSAA is proud to again partner Bill Callahan and the CPR Institute of Indiana to offer the chance for KHSAA member schools to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at a deeply discounted price for a limited time. The program has been...
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08/09/19- Football Contact Practice Reminder

This notice to all schools that offer football within the Association in response to a variety of inquiries. Per Bylaw 23 (Limitation of Seasons), coaches should note that per the bylaw, once the first interscholastic activity occurs in pads (scrimm...
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08/09/19- Final Reminder, 2019-2020 Regional Meetings of the Membership

As was noticed on the July 17 memo, the regional meetings of the membership begin on Monday, August 12. This meeting is one of the very few requirements for maintaining membership in good standing with the KHSAA. The first meeting will be held at Gl...
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08/08/19 – Reminder about Schedules, Stats Collection Requirement and Renewed Penalties for Noncompliance

Entering the 2019-20 academic year, the Association will have an increased emphasis on the collection of statistical data in its team sports and the requirement of member schools to submit information in a timely manner. During the course of the 2018...
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08/07/19 – HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the 2019 KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences.  DATES Thursday, August 29 and Friday, August 30 (two separate individual one-day conferences) LOCATION Lexington Convention Center (430 W. Vine St., Lexington, next...
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07/30/19- Advanced Athletic Director Training Institute

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors and the links can be forwarded as needed. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR INSTITUTE The 2019 KHSAA Athletic Director Institute will be held at the KHSAA offices in L...
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07/30/19-Reminder about NCAA Recruiting Windows and KHSAA Bylaw 9

We have received several inquiries about upcoming "recruiting" events being held during the month of August. With various start dates for school in Kentucky, Bylaw 9 can impact the eligibility of students and in many cases, without their advance kn...
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07/30/19- 2019 KHSAA Annual Meeting Reminder

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors and the links can be forwarded as needed. ANNUAL MEETING This reminder that the 2019 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Wed...
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07/17/19- 2019-2020 Regional Athletic Administrators Meetings of Membership

This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA.  For the fall of 2019, the KHSAA will again conduct a series of eight regional meetings to help our athletic administrators meet the mem...
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07/17/19- Heat and Humidity Reminders for Member Schools Representatives

With temperatures rising across the state and predictions for record temperatures in the coming days, now is a good time to remind all of our school administrators and coaches of the requirements of the Heat Index and Heat Illness prevention program....
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07/16/19 – “Coaching Field Hockey” Course Added to NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 16, 2019) — Field hockey coaches can now take advantage of a new coaching resource, “Coaching Field Hockey,” an online education course available through the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Learning...
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06/27/19 – New Definition for Damaged Bats Highlights High School Softball Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 27, 2019) —A new definition for a damaged bat is one of three high school softball rules changes for the 2020 season. The three rules changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Soft...
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06/27/19 – Assisting Injured Athletes, Expansion of Exchange Zones Among Rules Changes in Track and Field/Cross Country

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 27, 2019) — The expansion of exchange zones in short relay events, which does not require tracks to be repainted/resurfaced, as well as assisting injured athletes, are among the rules changes for high school track and field and...
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06/27/19 – Expanded Designated Hitter Role Coming to High School Baseball

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 27, 2019) — The role of the designated hitter in high school baseball has been expanded to give coaches an additional option for the 2020 season. The revision to Rule 3-1-4 was the only change recommended by the National Feder...
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06/13/19 – Field Hockey Goalkeeping Course Added to NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 13, 2019) — “Coaching Field Hockey: Goalkeeping,” an online education course produced in partnership with USA Field Hockey, has been added to the available courses on the NFHS Learning Center at www.NFHSlearn.com. “Coaching Fi...
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05/29/19 – Triple Threat, Academic All-State Honorees Finalized for 2018-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2019 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association today announced final counts for its “Triple Threat Award” and “Academic All-State” recognition programs for the 2018-19 academic year. In its second year of existence...
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Academic All State Honoree Listing Announced

Initiated in 1985, the KHSAA annually awards to students in the state of Kentucky “Academic All-State” recognition in conjunction with a corporate partner. The awards, in the form of certificates, are presented to students who have maintained a minim...
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05/15/19 – Several Equipment Changes Highlight High School Basketball Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 15, 2019) — Five of the seven rules changes in high school basketball concern player equipment, including new uniform provisions that will be required in the 2024-25 season. All seven rules revisions recommended by the National...
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2019-2020 Approved KHSAA J-1/F-1 Exchange Agencies

Case BL-7-2- What are the approved J-1 VISA programs for Foreign Exchange Students? Students holding a J-1 VISA issued by the U.S. Department of State and placed in KHSAA member schools through a CSIET approved agency may be declared eligible by th...
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04/29/19- Getting Smart but Acting Foolishly: There is a Solution (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. We communicate on smartphones, drive smart cars, make purchases us...
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04/25/19 – Additional Time Given to Evaluate Head, Neck Injuries in High School Wrestling

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 25, 2019) — In an ongoing effort to minimize the risk of injury in high school wrestling, additional time will be given to evaluate head and neck injuries when an appropriate health-care professional is present at a match. In...
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Ball Adoptions for 2019-2020 and Beyond

Reminder to school administrators about the primary points of the KHSAA and its ball adoption agreements. In an effort to offset the services and events provided by the KHSAA and eliminate passing on a great deal of additional cost to the membership...
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04/22/19 – Six Rules Changes Approved in High School Swimming, Diving

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 22, 2019) — Effective with the 2019-20 high school season, a legal finish now requires the competitor to contact either the touchpad or the finish end coinciding with the individual stroke of the race. With this change, swimme...
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04/01/19 – List of Items for Annual Required Financial Aid Report

It is once again that time of year for ALL KHSAA member schools to complete the required annual financial aid report in compliance with Bylaw 11. This report is required of ALL KHSAA member schools. In an effort to assist Principals and Athletic Dire...
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03/19/19- Reminder about 2018-2019 Title IX and Participation List Submission

With spring sports in full swing and most schools getting ready to take some form of spring break, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30. If you have specific question...
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03/19/19- Golf Realignment and Format Status

September, 2018 - Board begins discussions surrounding golf realignment and tournament qualification. Realignment was viewed as long overdue and the Board and staff have spent a great deal of time discussing the state golf tournament and the best...
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01/28/19- Preliminary Information About Calculating the RPI

PRELIMINARY BASICS ABOUT THE RPI (Based on the CHSAA model, final details will be released by KHSAA when the RPI is released) NOTE: As of September 30, 2019, this information is superseded by the final release by the KHSAA of official information an...
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Basic Explanation and Plan, the New RPI to be used for Football

More Details about the Use of the RPI (Football Only) The RPI will be published beginning following football week 6. Publishing prior to that date will likely lead to incomplete data. Football RPI is frozen after Week 11, the end of the regular...
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02/15/19 – Board of Control Election Procedures

BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT: Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions. Balloting is available beginning on February 15. Only the Principal or Designated Representative may vote. ...
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2/14/19- Reminder to Schools about Esports Rosters and Information

For the 2018-2019 school year, KHSAA member schools participating in the sport-activity of esports through the KHSAA/PlayVs partnership are required to enter and maintain their teams, coaches and participants in the KHSAA member school database. THIS...
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02/12/2019-Commissioner’s Statement on NFHS Football Rule Change Related to Replay

KHSAA staff is aware of the rule change and thankfully, we were part of the discussion. At this point, there are no plans to implement replay for our state football championship games, which is likely the only round in which we would consider it at t...
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02/05/19 – Esports Spring Season Participation Deadline February 8

Season Zero ended last week with Boyle County High School taking home the first KHSAA esports state title. Congratulations to Coach Laymon and the BoCo Gold team. The livestream of the state championship match is available at https://www.khsaa.tv Th...
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02/01/19 – 2019-20 High School Volleyball Rules Changes Impact Uniforms, Prematch Protocol

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 1, 2019) — An overhaul of uniform-related rules and an adjustment to team roster submissions were among the most notable rules changes identified for the 2019-20 high school volleyball season. All rules changes were recomm...
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01/31/19 – Criteria for Completing Penalty Corner Among 2019 High School Field Hockey Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 31, 2019) — Rules regarding the completion of a penalty corner were among the changes for the 2019 high school field hockey season. All rules changes were recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associat...
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1/24/19- Dear Mom and Dad, and in some cases, School Personnel: Cool it (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete he...
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01/11/19 – Esports Season Zero Playoff Info, Spring Season Update

The playoffs for Esports Season Zero are underway! Congratulations to Wolves Blue from Wolfe County High School for an undefeated regular season. They will face off against BoCo Black from Boyle County High School in the semifinals next week. A huge...
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12/14/18 – Swimming & Diving Updates & Reminders

There are a variety of reminders and updates included below for Swimming & Diving Coaches and participants. The information below supersedes any previous communication/interpretation issued. Regular Season Schedule for Both Swimming and Diving ...
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12/11/18 – New ACL Injury Prevention Course Available on NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (December 11, 2018) — A new online education course regarding ACL injury prevention is now available on the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Learning Center, thanks to a partnership between the NFHS and Ho...
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12/12/18 – Reminder about Stats Collection REQUIREMENT and Penalties for Noncompliance

Starting next week, the KHSAA will begin compiling daily statewide statistical leader reports for boys’ and girls’ basketball. The reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m., allowing for more current and up-to-date information to be d...
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12/10/18- Early Season Basketball/Wrestling Interpretations

This is being posted on the KHSAA basketball and wrestling web pages, as well as being distributed to all schools, basketball officials, and basketball assigners via email. As we begin the basketball and wrestling seasons, three issues have been con...
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12/04/18- Football Schools Required to Submit Spring Practice Date Options

Per KHSAA Bylaw 23, each school must submit its spring practice dates on or before December 15, 2018, for the spring, 2019 spring practice period. Failure to submit these dates by December 15 will result in the school not being permitted to conduct s...
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12/03/18- First Phase (T35 Report) Open for Title IX Reporting Entry for 2018-19

The initial phase of entry for the 2018-2019 Title IX Reports, the ability to enter the financial information from 2017-18 to be entered on the form T-35, is available and online at schools.khsaa.org. There have only minimal changes based on the grea...
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11/20/18- Kentucky Student-Athletes Invited to Apply for 2019 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year

Kentucky senior student-athletes with ties to agriculture may apply for one of six scholarships and the honor of being recognized as a 2019 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. The program is a partnership of the Kentucky High School Athletic Associatio...
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11/20/18-Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 18-19

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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11/18/18- Update on Golf Alignment and Tournament Format Project

It is recommended that this information is shared with all those that are interested, including coaches while realizing that any official response from the member school should come from the Designated Representative per Bylaw 1. For its last two me...
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11/09/18- Growing Up in the Digital Age (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association From the Greatest Generation to Baby Boomers, Generation X to Mille...
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10/24/18- New Feature in School System to Create Academic All State Certificates

After receiving considerable positive feedback at this year's regional meetings, the feature has been added to the school login system to create the Academic All-State Certificates at your school. This will allow member schools to print these awards ...
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10/08/18- UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year

UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria: The nominee must have overcome illness or injury that affected their abil...
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10/08/18- 2018-2019 Basketball Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball is now available following a minimal delay for system maintenance. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether o...
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10/01/18 – Soccer District/Region Instructions

Instructions for the KHSAA Soccer District/Region Tournaments are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can view these instructions by clicking on the following link: CLICK HERE TO READ DISTRICT/REGION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL You can find additional inf...
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09/28/18 – National High School Activities Month to Spotlight Benefits of High School Activity Programs

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 28, 2018) — The annual celebration of National High School Activities Month begins next week for the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and its 51 state high school associations. The month-long ce...
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09/13/18- Reminder about Annual Meeting

With the KHSAA Annual Meeting of schools next week, this reminder about designating the delegate for your school. DELEGATE DESIGNATION AND OTHER DETAILS If you haven’t already done so, please be sure and designate your school’s delegate.  To submit...
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09/06/18 – “Protecting Students from Abuse” Online Course Available Through NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 6, 2018) — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), in collaboration with the U.S. Center for SafeSport (The Center), has developed an online education course titled “Protecting Students from Abuse...
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08/28/18 – Competitive Cheer Online Rules Clinic Now Available for Coaches

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sports activity of Competitive Cheer was available beginning Monday, Aug. 27. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) and whether or not the coach receives pay. Fo...
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08/28/18- Advanced Athletic Director Training Institute

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors and the links can be forwarded as needed. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR INSTITUTE The 2018 KHSAA Athletic Director Institute will be held at the KHSAA offices in L...
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08/28/18- 2018 KHSAA Annual Meeting Reminder

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors and the links can be forwarded as needed. ANNUAL MEETING This reminder that the 2018 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Wed...
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08/27/18- KHSAA Partners with CPR of Indiana and KMA to Promote Rare Discounted AED program

As has been noted to the attendees at the fall Regional Meetings, the KHSAA is proud to partner with the CPR Institute of Indiana to offer the chance for member schools to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at a deeply discounted price...
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08/27/18 – KHSAA Participation Numbers Reach Record Levels In 2017-18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2018 Student-athlete participation in Kentucky High School Athletic Association sports and sport-activities reached record levels in 2017-18 with 106,214 rostered participants across the KHSAA’s 13 sports and fiv...
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08/24/18- Reminder about Title IX Specific Workshops

As was previously announced at our Regional Meetings, the KHSAA will be conducting a Title IX Workshop on Thursday, September 6, at 8:30 a.m. ET  at Valley High School in Louisville and Tuesday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET at Somerset High School. T...
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08/22/18- Basketball Interpretation Relative to Bylaw 9 Due to Changes in NCAA Women’s Recruiting Calendar

Due to changes in the NCAA recruiting calendar for women, an interpretation is necessary to KHSAA Bylaw 9 and this interpretation supersedes Case Situation BL-9-6 from the 2017-18 KHSAA Handbook. Bylaw 9 states that athletes who have previously BOTH...
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06/06/18 – Three Revised Online Courses, Including “Concussion in Sports,” Available for Free on NFHS Learning Center

NFHS NEWS RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 6, 2018) — In an ongoing effort to educate high school coaches, student-athletesand parents regarding all aspects of concussions, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the Cente...
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08/13/18 – HYPE Student Conference Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the 2018 KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences.  DATES Monday, August 27 - Lexington Convention Center (430 W. Vine St., Lexington, next to Rupp Arena) - Bluegrass Ballroom Tuesday, August 28 - Lexington Conventio...
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08/01/18- Memo and Update to KHSAA Football Assigning Secretaries

7-PERSON MECHANICS I have waited on the NFHS for most of the summer, originally expecting their new 7-person manual back in May only to find last week at our meeting that the publication likely won't be ready until September. It is somewhat of a ...
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07/31/18 – Reminder About Bylaw 9 Restrictions

As the summer comes to a close, the KHSAA wanted to remind Athletic Directors, coaches, student-athletes, and parents about Bylaw 9, which has been in place for many years. Bylaw 9 restricts student-athletes in basketball and football, who after enro...
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07/17/18- Reminder about Bylaw 24 and Organized Boys’ Basketball Play in July

There were several inquiries today concerning boys' basketball events in July. Schools are reminded that due to the provisions of Bylaw 24, there can be no organized play by boys' basketball teams during July. This restriction does NOT apply to girls...
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07/17/18- 2018-2019 Regional Athletic Administrators Meetings of Membership

This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA.  For the fall of 2018, the KHSAA will again conduct a series of eight regional meetings to help our athletic administrators meet the membersh...
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07/10/18- Rosters Open for Entry for 2018-19

Good afternoon. On behalf of our entire staff, we hope many of you as building and athletic administrators are back and ready to go after taking advantage of the only two "down" weeks of the athletics year with dead period! This year, there have bee...
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06/15/18- Reminders about Off Season Football Practice, Workouts and Equipment

Recently, the KHSAA office staff has received several inquiries about football camps and other activities. As the summer vacation period continues, it seems prudent to issue a few reminders to keep everyone informed. None of these procedures have cha...
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06/15/18 – Cheer Competition Clarification/Survey Notes

The staff at the KHSAA has been made aware of a survey that has been distributed to selected cheer coaches regarding a possible new statewide competition to be conducted by the State Coaches Association (KAPOS). It is likely that this survey informat...
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06/06/18- Sport Activity Specific Dead Period Reminders

As the dead period approaches, it is important to remind all coaches about sport-activities (bowling, competitive cheer, dance, archery, bass fishing) during the dead period. The sport-activity specific contacts at the KHSAA are Michael Barren (mbarr...
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06/05/18 – Bylaw 6 (Transfer Rule) Reminders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2018 The KHSAA has received several inquiries from various parts of the state relative to the potential transferring of student-athletes among and between KHSAA member schools. With the end of the school year upon us, ...
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05/20/18- eKnowledge SAT/ACT prep Project

For 14 years, eKnowledge SAT/ACT Prep Project have teamed up to donate over 225,000 programs worth over $55,000,000 to students and families in over 40 countries. The resource is available and they can get it at your landing page: www.eknowledge.com/...
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05/18/18- Background and Criteria for Triple Threat Award

In an effort to continue the national emphasis and the KHSAA’s own efforts to de-emphasize sports specialization in the athletic culture, the Commissioner's office launched the “Triple Threat Award” program in May of 2018 to recognize those students ...
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05/10/18 – Board Approves Changes to Dance Championships

The KHSAA Board of Control, at its May Meeting, approved changes to the Dance postseason as well as approved the date and site for the 2018 State Dance Championships. Following the Oct. 1 declaration by participating schools, there will be four Sect...
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05/10/18 – Board Finalizes Cheer Postseason

The KHSAA Board of Control, at its May meeting, finalized changes to the structure and advancement to the competitive cheer postseason.  To assist in the prevention of automatic qualifiers at Region/State for cheer, the 16 regions will be combined to...
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04/18/18 – Nominations For Midway Female Student-Athlete of the Year – Track & Field

The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Track & Field participants for 2017-18. The award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community ser...
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04/09/18 – NFHS Music Copyright Course Required for Cheer/Dance Coaches

At its July Board of Control meeting, the Board approved a recommendation that would require completion of the new NFHS Music Copyright Course for KHSAA Cheer and Dance Coaches (Head and Assistant). Because of delays in rolling the course out this ye...
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03/27/18- Reminder about 2017-2018 Title IX and Participation List Submission

With spring sports in full swing and most schools ready to take some form of spring break, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30. If you have specific questions about ...
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02/22/18 – 2018-2019 NFHS Soccer Rule Changes

Soccer teams will be reversing their home and visiting uniforms next year. Effective for the 2018-2019 school year, the home team will now wear dark jerseys and socks while the away team will now wear solid white jerseys and socks. The uniform chang...
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02/15/18 – Board of Control Election Procedures

BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT: Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions. Balloting is available beginning on Wednesday, February 15. Only the Principal or Designated Representative...
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01/18/18-Football Alignment Update and Opportunity to Play Into a Higher Class and Withdraw from District

January 22, 2018 TO: Superintendents, Principals, Athletic Directors and Designated Representatives of Football Playing Schools FR: Commissioner Julian Tackett RE: Update on the Drafting of 2019 through 2022 Football Alignment, Opportunity to With...
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01/19/18 – Become an Official – Stay Connected to High School Sports

By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. They don’t normally make the headlines, their names are not in the box...
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Vacancy Announcement for Classified Support Staff Position(s) (Regular, Part-time)

The KHSAA, a private, non-profit entity designated by the Kentucky Board of Education to manage high school sports and sport-activities in the Commonwealth, has an immediate need to fill at least two openings on its support (classified) staff for Adm...
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12/12/17-Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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12/12/17-Schools Requested to Submit Form GE81 for Future Offerings

Every three years, per adopted policy, the KHSAA surveys the membership as to the desire to expand and/or continue sports and sport-activity offerings.  In this manner, the staff and Board of Control can continue to be pro-active in terms of offeri...
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11/09/17- Bylaw 9 Rulings

Recently, the ruling officer for Bylaw 9 handed down sanctions to student-athletes from Lafayette, Frederick Douglass, Scott County, Montgomery County and South Laurel after school administrators proactively self-reported violations to the Associatio...
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11/02/17- First Phase (T35 Report) Open for Title IX Reporting Entry for 2017-18

The initial phase of entry for the 2017-2018 Title IX Reports, the ability to enter the financial information from 2016-17 to be entered on the form T-35, is available and online at schools.khsaa.org. There have only minimal changes based on the grea...
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10/11/17- 2017-2018 Basketball Rules Clinic Online Now

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed officials. HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, p...
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10/05/17-Reminder about KHSAA Title IX Workshop

As was previously announced, the KHSAA will be conducting a Title IX Workshop on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. CT in Gilbertsville at the Kentucky Dam Village Green Room.The focus of this meeting will be the elements of Title IX as it rela...
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09/22/17-UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year

UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria: The nominee must have overcome illness or injury that affected their abil...
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09/04/17-Annual Meeting Reminders

With the KHSAA Annual Meeting of schools two weeks away, this reminder about designating the delegate for your school. DELEGATE DESIGNATION AND OTHER DETAILS If you haven't already done so, please be sure and designate your school's delegate. The p...
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08/28/17-Role of the Home Team, Officials and Coaches in Practice of Sportsmanship at Soccer Contests

This combination of requirements, recommendations, and best practices supersedes all prior versions of this communication.THE ROLE OF THE HOME TEAM, OFFICIALS AND COACHES IN THE PRACTICE OF SPORTSMANSHIP AT CONTESTS Background The practice of good ...
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09/01/17 – Reminder about Shortened and Interrupted Football Games

In light of the large number of calls and emails this week and with the vast amount of turnover in athletic administrators and coaches, a reminder about the Competition Rules is in order for Football. Interrupted games are not new and this weekend's ...
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08/30/17-Rescheduled Football Games Due to Anticipated Weather

This notice is being sent to all KHSAA football schools. With likely inclement weather, many of our football schools are moving their Friday night games to Thursday or Saturday. Please take a look at the football schedule for this weekend at https...
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08/28/17 – 2017 KHSAA Annual Meeting Registration Reminder

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors and the links can be forwarded as needed. ANNUAL MEETING This reminder that the 2017 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Wed...
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08/28/17 – Reminders about Required Title IX Student Interest Survey During 2017-18, KHSAA Assistance Available

For all KHSAA member schools, 2017-2018 is the year for the biennial student interest survey related to Title IX. None of the basic survey requirements have changed, as you are to survey your students in grades 9 through 11, as well as the identified...
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05/23/17- Forde Named Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year For 2016-17

Forde Named Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year For 2016-17 May 23, 2017 The inaugural yearlong Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year program culminated on the campus of Midway University on Monday as Sac...
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08/16/17 – High School Activities Bring Communities Together!

By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is he...
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08/10/17 – 2017-2018 Regional Athletic Administrators Meetings of Membership

This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA.  For the fall of 2017, the KHSAA has revised the manner in which it conducts its regional workshops and meetings. The old "region meeting, da...
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8/08/17 Soccer Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is available beginning August 8. 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. Below i...
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08/08/17-Football Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is now available following a minimal delay for system maintenance. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or ...
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08/08/17 – NFHS Announces Football Publication Corrections and Interpretations

Each licensed official and each head coach have received the NFHS Rules and Case Books by now. Several of you have also purchased the Rules By Topic and other publications from Referee Enterprises. You will find the minimal amount of corrections to ...
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05/23/17 – Dance State Competition FAQs

KHSAA DANCE Frequently Asked Questions (as of August 18, 2017) The following is a FAQ for Dance. Refer to the Competition Rules that will be published in the KHSAA Handbook and on the Association website for more information. The Competition Rules ...
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05/10/17-Reminders about Students Practicing/Playing While Ineligible

Recently, the Commissioner's office has been made aware of several questions and concerns regarding various approved changes to the eligibility rules of the KHSAA. A reminder to all involved is that once a proposal receives the requisite vote of the ...
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05/12/17 – State Dance Competition

Following is a link to the news release that was posted following yesterday's KHSAA Board of Control meeting concerning the 2017 KHSAA State Dance Competition. News Release In addition, coaches should be mindful of the following: COMPETITION The...
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03/30/17 – KHSAA Revising Office Hours Effective April 3, 2017

Effective April 3, 2017, the KHSAA will have new office hours. The office will open each day at 7:30 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. ET. Logistical and traffic issues (both current and anticipated) in the surrounding area near the office, in particular,...
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03/30/17 – Reminders about Title IX and Participation List Submission for 16-17

As spring sports are now fully in swing, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30. If you have specific questions about Title IX and the law itself, any of our Assistant ...
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02/09/17 – Important Reminders-Title IX Reports and Rosters

As the winter sports season draws to a close, and we prepare to open up the 2017 Online Title IX reports for entry, we have discovered that a substantial number of member schools have team related issues that must first be corrected. Specifically, th...
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02/02/17 – 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Applications Now Open

For the fourth year Whitaker Bank, as part of its continuing title sponsorship of the Boys’ Sweet 16®, and the KHSAA will be presenting four one-time $1,500 scholarships. The scholarships are open to high school seniors that participate in KHSAA sa...
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01/16/17- Reminder about Religious Uniform Accommodations

Frequently in the NFHS Playing rules, there is a reference to the prohibition on items being worn by participants without documented evidence provided by the state association. For example, in NFHS Basketball Rule 3-5-4e(b), there is a statement all...
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1/13/2017 – Nominations sought for Midway Female Student-Athlete of the Year – Girls’ Basketball

The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among girls' basketball participants for 2016-2017.This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community se...
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01/03/17 – ArbiterPay Option for Schools for Payment of Officials

As was shared with those that were attendance at the Annual Meeting, the KHSAA has now finalized a review and approval giving member schools the option to pay licensed officials online (some schools have already started using this service) through Ar...
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11/18/16 – Important Change in Bylaw 22, Out of State Opponents

At the September annual meeting of the membership. the delegates overwhelmingly approved Proposal 10 which removes the requirements in Bylaw 22 that KHSAA member schools only play out of state teams that are members of that state association or eligi...
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11/18/16 – Important Change in Interpretation, Bylaw 6, 7 and 8 (student activity while ineligible)

At the September annual meeting of the membership. the delegates overwhelmingly approved Proposal 6 which stipulates that the required period of ineligibility of a student-athlete who has been ruled ineligible per Bylaws 6, 7 and 8 is applicable sole...
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11/18/16- Board of Control Referendum to the Membership – Bylaw 23

At its November meeting, the Board of Control gave final approval to the distribution of a referendum of the membership for the purpose of amending Bylaw 23, Limitation of Seasons. At the September annual meeting of the membership, there was a propos...
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09/09/16 – KHSAA to Participate in “Team Up, Speak Up to Fight Concussions” on September 13

 The Concussion Legacy Foundation has created the first ever national concussion education day, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 13. On Team Up Day, millions of athletes will hear a speech from their coach, captain and medical team that encourages t...
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08/31/16 – Annual Meeting Reminders

With the KHSAA Annual Meeting of schools two weeks away, here are some important reminders.HYATT HOUSINGThe Hyatt Regency, adjacent to the center, has a small block of rooms available for September 13, by contacting 859-253-1234 and when transferred ...
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09/01/16 – Athletic Director Approved Continuous Improvement Hours

Bylaw 25, Sec. 5. POST HIRE REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING DUTIES AS AN ATHLETIC DIRECTORAvailable Tract of Leadership and Continuous Improvement HoursKHSAAAnnual Meeting (4 hours)New Athletic Director Institute (6 hours)Region Meeting ...
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08/22/16 – 2016 KHSAA Annual Meeting and First AD Institute

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors and the links can be forwarded as needed.ANNUAL MEETINGThis reminder that the 2016 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Wednesd...
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08/10/16 – 2016-2017 Regional Athletic Administrators Meetings, Including Regs and Current Undertakings, Online School System, Title IX

This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA.For the fall of 2016, the KHSAA is again scheduling an Athletic Administrator Workshop in eight areas of the state. The content for this non-ma...
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08/10/16 – HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open

Registration for the  2016 KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences is now open. This year's conferences will be Tuesday, August 30 at the Lexington Convention Center and Wednesday, August 31 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Loui...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Cross Country Rules Clinic Now Available Online

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country is available beginning today, August 1. Remember, the clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels, and whether or...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Field Hockey Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Field Hockey is available beginning August 1. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach rec...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Soccer Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is available beginning August 1. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives ...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Golf Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Golf is available beginning August 1. The clinic is required for all head and assistant coaches.  August 1 to August 15 – the Golf Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge ...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Football Rules Clinic Now Available Online

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is available beginning August 1. THOUGH THERE ARE MINIMAL RULE CHANGES, one is major to the way the game is coached and officiated and both groups should take the clinic as soon as pos...
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07/25/16 – Important Reminder to Update School Personnel Information

As we approach the start of the sports seasons and school year, it is critical that all schools have coaching lists and information up to date, as well as administrators and non-coaches.All content in the data system is accessible solely through the ...
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07/25/16 – Reminder about Heat Index Procedures – FB & FH

While the media coverage has been great about our schools and their compliance with the mandated heat index monitoring and activity adjustment protocols, it is important that our Football and Field Hockey programs be reminded of important subtleties ...
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07/11/16 – Important Reminders About the Start of Football Practice

These reminders are critically important as we transition to the start of football practice for the 2016 season. This notice and all provisions supersede any and all previous communication regarding practice rules and regulations.The following provis...
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Ruling Officer Assignments – 2016-17

    Primary Secondary 2 Age-For documented waiver due to retention per the state exception, contact the ruling officer. There is no ruling in any other circumstances as the bylaw is state law Barren Bilberry 3 Enrollm...
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KHSAA Sports Contacts, 2016-2017 and beyond

  Primary Event Contact Secondary Event Contact Primary Playing Rules Interpreter Secondary Playing Rules Interpreter Golf DB SB DB SB Field Hockey SB DB SB DB Volleyball BC DB BC DB Soccer ...
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06/27/16 – Rosters Open for Entry for 2016-2017

While many of you as athletic administrators are taking advantage of about the only two "down" weeks of the year with dead period, still others prefer to use this time to begin work on rosters. There will be additional enhancements to the roster and ...
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06/22/16 – Reminder about Equipment Issuance During Dead Period (USA Football)

The KHSAA offices have received several inquiries regarding participation by students in USA Football's National Development Games. According to their verification letter, there are six different options to attend. We had asked at least two member sc...
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2016-2017 Official Ball Adoptions

Reminder to school administrators about the primary points of the KHSAA and its ball adoption agreements.In an effort to offset the services and events provided by the KHSAA and eliminate passing on a great deal of additional cost to the membership, ...
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05/13/16 – Kentucky-Indiana Basketball All Star Information

In conjunction with the Bluegrass Sports Commission, the information below relative to the Kentucky-Indiana All-Star series is listed below. Please consider attending this historic event that is being managed by our partners at the Bluegrass Sports C...
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05/13/16 – Huddle Event Tickets Available to Member Schools

Member schools are reminded that Huddle provides event tickets for you to use throughout the year. Huddle is the only ticket provider endorsed by the KHSAA. As you plan for 2016-17, you should likely include them in your plans and order early!It is l...
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KHSAA Official Ball Products – 2016-2017 (effective May 12, 2016)

SportBrandModelTermBaseballSpaldingTF Pro HS Baseball (41-100HS)2016-2019Basketball-BSpaldingTF1000 Classic (74-7849)2016-2019Basketball-GSpaldingTF1000 Class 28.5 (74-7839)2016-2019FootballSpaldingAlpha -72-67582016-2019SoccerSelect SportRoyale2...
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04/22/2016 – Nominations Sought for Midway Female Student-Athlete of the Year – Bass Fishing

The KHSAA is excited to open the nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year among Bass Fishing participants for 2015-16.The award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service an...
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04/22/16 – Reminder Bylaw 23 Limitation of Seasons

This is a reminder to all administrators and coaches concerning Bylaw 23, Limitation of Seasons. KHSAA staff members have received several inquiries about permitted activity,  specifically concerning fall sports and practice/tryouts for the fall. The...
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04/20/16 – Great Offer From Our Friends at Subway Restaurants

Subway Restaurants has been a proud corporate partner with the KHSAA. In fact, you will notice in most of their stores, a window sticker indicating their support of the great activities of the KHSAA and their partnership.This year, they are offering ...
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04/15/16 – 2015-2016 Financial Aid Survey

All schools, public and nonpublic, are required annually to report detailed financial information to the KHSAA as per Bylaw 11. This report is required of all member schools. It is important to note that if tuition is charged for any reason to any st...
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04/12/16 – Reminders about Title IX and Participation List Submission

As spring sports are now fully in swing, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30.If you have specific questions about Title IX and the law itself, any of our Assistant Commi...
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04/04/16 – Reminder about Revised OAG 15-022 Opinion and 7/8 Grade Students

Most school entities have been notified from a variety of sources about an important ruling that came from the Attorney General (KYAG) recently regarding KHSAA Bylaw 4 as it relates to KRS 156.070 (2)(c) (the complete text of KRS 156.070 is located a...
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12/10/14 – Compiled Uniform Rules and Questions

Due to the fact that there is no single resource from which an athletic administrator can become informed about the rules governing uniforms for each of the OHSAA-sponsored sports, this document will summarize both the OHSAA General Sports Regulation...
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01/29/16 – KHSAA Board Adopts Baseball Pitch Count Restrictions with Mandated Rest

At its January meeting, the KHSAA Board of Control had a second and final reading and adopted a pitch count limitation beginning with the 2016 baseball playing season. The Board adopted the proposal in response to concerns regarding student safety ex...
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01/19/16 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Application Now Open

For the third year Whitaker Bank, as part of its continuing title sponsorship of the Boys’ Sweet 16®, and the KHSAA will be presenting four one-time $1,500 scholarships. The scholarships are open to high school seniors that participate in KHSAA sanct...
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12/28/15 – Board of Control Nominations Sought

Per the provisions of Article IV, Section 2-B, of the KHSAA Constitution, this is to advise you that the term of office for Board of Control members will expire June 30, 2016. The terms of Board members Donna Bumps (at-large, Regions 1-8), Jeff Saylo...
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11/09/15 – Phase I of 2015-16 Title IX Reporting Open for Entry, Changes in System

The initial phase of entry for the 2015-2016 Title IX Reports, the ability to enter the financial information from 2014-15 to be entered on the form T-35, is available and online at schools.khsaa.org. There have been several enhancements this year ba...
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11/3/15 – Final Opportunity to Edit Fall 2015 Sport Coaching Rosters

As part of the Annual Title IX and Participation Reports, the coaching roster is reviewed and totals are placed on the T35 report form. Though these totals are not a conclusive indicator of Title IX compliance (or lack of compliance) in any way, they...
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11/03/15 – NFL Releases New Study on Helmets

The NFHS recently shared with the KHSAA an item from the NFL. The NFL recently released the results from a joint study with the NFLPA that looked at what football helmets best reduced the severity of impact. The performance of the 17 football helmets...
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11/03/15 – Grant Funding Opportunity for Athletic Training – Secondary Schools

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has long recommended and continues to recommend, that medical coverage be present at all athletic practices and contests. Because of the unique skill set of Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainers it is reco...
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09/21/15 – Reminder of Bylaw 15 – Practice of Sportsmanship – Removal of Team

It is the clear obligation of principals, coaches, and all official representatives of member schools to practice the highest principles of sportsmanship and the ethics of competition in all interscholastic relationships with fans, officials, players...
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09/04/15 – Reminder about Heat Index/Drones at Competition

This notice is being sent to all member schools and specific licensed officials.HEAT INDEXWhile we have been blessed with a relatively cool summer, such is likely not to be the case this weekend and early next week. Keep in mind that the Heat Index r...
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09/05/15 – Proposal by Proposal Analysis of 2015 Annual Meeting Proposals

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2015 KHSAA Annual Meeting. Because of another vast turnover in athletic administrators this year, and in order to help you prepare, this information is being sent well in advance of this ...
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09/04/15 – Yearly Reminder about Importance of Annual Meeting

This is a great time of year. The school year has started, the fields and courts are in use every night, and we get to continuously hear about the great things done by our student-athletes, coaches, officials and member schools. And again this year, ...
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08/28/15 – Eligibility Reminder-Foreign Exchange and Non-Exchange Students

With the busy start of school upon us, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of the bylaws ( Bylaw 7 & 8) that govern the use of student/athletes that desire to participate in high school athletics, but are not citizens of the United S...
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08/31/15 – Assistance Needed with School Broadcast Program

Good afternoon. During 2013-14, the KHSAA partnered with the NFHS to become a member of the NFHS Network. This network, powered by PlayOn Sports, is a joint venture of nearly 40 state high school associations to aggregate content from all states and ...
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08/28/15 – SAT/ACT Donation Project

Below you will find a link to information about a special offer you and any of your students may use to receive discounted access to an online (or DVD) ACT and/or SAT study guide to help students prepare for the ACT and/or SAT test. This program is o...
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08/18/15 – Reminder about 2015 Annual Meeting of the Membership of KHSAA

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors and the link can be forwarded as needed.This reminder that the 2015 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Thursday, September 10 ...
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08/14/15 – Association to Sponsor Intense Voluntary Training For Newer Athletic Administrators

The KHSAA will conduct a training session for newer Athletic Directors on Wednesday, September 9, the day prior to the KHSAA Annual Meeting, from 1:00 to 4:45. The New Athletic Directors Institute will be held in Lexington at the KHSAA offices. This ...
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08/14/15 – 2015-2016 Athletic Administrators Meetings, Including Regs, Rosters, Title IX

This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA.For the fall of 2015, the KHSAA is again scheduling an Athletic Administrator Workshop in eight areas of the state. The content for this non-ma...
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08/07/15 – HYPE Student Conferences Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2015 KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences is now open and available online.To register, click here.  Registration is on a first-come first-served basis as the Lexington conference is usually at capacity.DATE/TIME/LOCATIONLEX...
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08/04/15 – An Open Note of Gratitude and Thanks

Good morning. This is being composed for all of our administrative contacts at the member schools as an open note of thanks and gratitude.Over the last week, many of you, and I mean a great many, have taken the time out to call, text, email and send ...
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07/31/15 – Reminder to Update School Coach/Roster Information

As we approach the start of the sports seasons, it is critical that all schools have coaching lists and information up to date, as well as competition rosters. A roster, including coaches names and a valid playing roster, must be entered prior to any...
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06/24/15 – Rosters Reset, Ready for 2015-16, Reminders about Requirements for Eligibility

Welcome back for the 2015-2016 School Year!Before any work begins for the 2015-16 year, a person in the school with Athletic Director level access must initialize rosters as detailed below before rosters can be updated and subsequently, rosters and s...
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06/22/15 – AMLE To Produce Inclusion Webinar

AMLE Webinar: Social Inclusion and Young AdolescentsAugust 5, 20154-5:00 p.m. EDT Join AMLE (Association of Middle Level Educators), Special Olympics Project UNIFY® and middle level practitioners to learn about social inclusion and its importance for...
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06/22/15 – Reminders about Dead Period (Bylaw 24)

This is being sent to all Principals, Athletic Directors, Superintendents and Coaches of Member Schools. This is being sent via an electronic application and it is possible that any direct replies will not be received by the sender.A few reminders as...
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06/08/15 – KHSAA Seeks Applicants for Assistant Commissioner (Female)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESUMES AND COVER LETTER FOR CONSIDERATION: THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015The Kentucky High School Athletic Association is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Commissioner. Due to the provisions of the Federal Cou...
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05/18/15 – Board of Control Approves Compliance Forms for Football Revisions

With the approval of the sweeping changes in football contact rules, the Board of Control has approved three forms which are to be used by schools to monitor practice limitations, participation limitations, etc. These forms are NOT to be submitted to...
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05/15/15 – Hotels for State Track and Field and Call for Volunteers

We have made some adjustments with hotels in the area for state track and track and field championships next weekend.  If you are still needing to book rooms for your teams the Clarion now has additional rooms available as well as the Campbell House....
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04/22/15-Final Changes Adopted for Football in Response to NFHS Task Force Recommendations

At its regular meeting on April 21, the KHSAA Board of Control adopted policy changes including emergency changes to the bylaws and policies of the KHSAA related to football practice. The draft of changes was released to the membership in March for c...
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04/22/15-Football Equipment Timelines

Below is an interpretative listing of the various equipment periods. Any conflict with Bylaw 23, Section 6 (Football) will yield to the Bylaw 23 section for enforcement :PRE-SEASON (POST DEAD PERIOD) ACCLIMATIZATION AND ACCLIMATION THROUGH THE END OF...
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04/22/15-Final Bylaw 23 Changes Necessary Due to Emergency Adoption of NFHS Task Force Recommendations

Below is the revised wording of Bylaw 23, Section 6 (Football), as a results of its emergency adoption due to the recommendations of the NFHS Trask Force: Sec. 6) Sports Specific Limitations- Footballa) Organized practice shall be structured in foot...
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04/20/15 – Updated Physical History and Exam, Permission Forms Posted

Thanks to great work by various groups, we are able to get revised physical and permission forms online a couple of weeks early this year as many of you plan for next year. All old forms that have been completed remain valid for the one year plus one...
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04/14/15 – Reminders about Title IX and Participation List Submission Due April 30

As spring sports are now fully in swing, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30. If you have specific questions about Title IX and the law itself, any of our Assistant C...
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03/10/15 – CLASS Awards Recognition & Scholarship Program Information

Information for the 2015 Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards Recognition & Scholarship Program has been posted on the KHSAA website at the link below. Each school may nominate one boy and one girl as the school winner. School winners are eligible for...
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02/24/15 – FAQs Unified Track and Field

PLAYING UNIFIED A common question from students “Can I play too?”  YES, you can!   UNIFIED TRACK & FIELD 2014-15 For the past several years the KHSAA has offered exhibition events in Track and Field for students in wheelchairs.  Those events ...
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02/20/15-Board Ballot Instructions

BOARD OF CONTROL BALLOT – BOARD OF CONTROL ELECTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BALLOT: Balloting is ONLY done online for these positions. Only the Principal or Designated Representative may vote. The names on file as verified by the KHSAA website...
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01/26/15 – Winter Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Winter Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials online. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA ...
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01/08/15 – Reminder on Bylaw Ineligibility from Last Date of Varsity Participation

With the beginning of the second semester, we wanted to remind you again about the change within Bylaw 6 dealing with the period of ineligibility (for those students subject to the provisions of Bylaw 6) that went into effect on August 1, 2014.   Pr...
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01/06/15 – Reminder about Stats Collection REQUIREMENT and Penalties for Non Compliance

Beginning next week (week of 1/12), we will begin compiling weekly statewide statistical leader reports. With this first compilation, any school that has NOT reported statistics for one or more games will be penalized. The likely first step will be a...
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01/06/15 – Phase I of 2014-15 Title IX Reporting Open for Entry, Changes in System

The initial phase of entry for the 2014-2015 Title IX Reports, the ability to enter the financial information from 2013-14 to be entered on the form T-35, is available and online at schools.khsaa.org. There have been several enhancements this year ba...
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01/05/15 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Application

For the second year, Whitaker Bank, as part of its continuing title sponsorship of the Boys' Sweet 16®, and the KHSAA will be presenting four one-time $1,500 scholarships. The scholarships are open to high school seniors that participate in KHSAA san...
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11/03/14 – High School Playoff Contests Asked to Honor Veterans

KHSAA State High School Events Honoring Veterans At Events Closest To Veterans Day Through the efforts of a veteran and concerned individual by the name of Robert Williams of Menlo Park, California, there is now a national movement to have every hig...
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11/01/14 – Final End of Season FB TieBreaker Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2014 The calculations for the three-way tie-breaker in football have been posted online at  http://www.khsaa.org/football/2014/threewaytiebreakertodate.pdf. Playoff pairings as well as the instructions and details...
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10/31/14 – Reminders about Football Playoffs and Final Regular Season Week

This is going to ALL KHSAA football playing schools. If it doesn't apply to you, please disregard. As we prepare for potentially 95 games to be played during week 1 of the playoffs, we ask for your cooperation as we try and pull final brackets toget...
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10/25/14-Interim Football TieBreaker Calculations Posted

The three-way tiebreaker calculations through play of October 24, 2014 have been posted on the KHSAA website. Viewers should be mindful that: The calculations are tentative and are not final until the final game is played; Most teams likely have...
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10/22/14 – Information On Ordering Tickets to Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals

It is again time for us to take orders for advance tickets to the Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals. We hope we can count on your continued support for the twelve teams that make it to the finals. Here are some notes about this year's fi...
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10/21/14-Information from American Sports Builders, RE: Crumb Rubber

The following information was provided to the KHSAA by representatives of the NFHS in Indianapolis. This is provided for your information.     ASBA Response to NBC National News Story on Health Effects of Crumb Rubber in S...
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09/30/14 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Fall Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials online. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to...
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09/29/14 – Four Measures Receive Approval at Annual Meeting

At the Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA, four proposals received the votes necessary for approval. The membership was represented by 215 of the schools (out of 277 members), a turnout very comparable to the past few years, with 144 votes...
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09/17/2014 – Proposal by Proposal Analysis of 2014 Annual Meeting Proposals

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2014 KHSAA Annual Meeting. Because of the vast turnover in athletic administrators this year, and in order to help you prepare, this information is being sent well in advance of this year...
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09/17/14 – Reminder about Importance of Annual Meeting

Love this time of year. School has started, the fields and courts are in use every night, and we get to continuously hear about the great things done by our student-athletes. And again this year, we are privileged to have just completed another circu...
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09/16/14 – Annual Meeting Registration/Room Reminder

This reminder that the KHSAA Annual Meeting will be Monday, September 29 at the Lexington Center. For those who have not registered, please do so ASAP by going to the link at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/201415AnnualMeeting. The Hyatt Regency (adj...
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08/31/14 – Reminder about 2014 Annual Meeting of KHSAA High Schools

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors and the link can be forwarded as needed. The 2014 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Monday, September 29 in the Thoroughbred...
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09/05/14 – Update on Bylaw 6 Transfer Requests/Rulings/Forms

We wanted to update Athletic Administrators on a couple of recent changes with regard to submission of Bylaw 6 Domestic Student Transfer Request Forms and, with the turnover of administrators, also remind you of some tips that will help in the review...
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09/05/14 – Middle School Athletics and “Who we can play”

We have received several inquiries on the middle school regulation (702 KAR 7:065) and which school(s) that middle school teams can and cannot compete against in contests. To assist schools, the following clarifications are being provided to help add...
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09/05/14 – Reminder about Ruling Officers for 2014-15

The first line of rulings concerning KHSAA Bylaws 2 through 14 is to contact the ruling officer with information. In many cases, that consists of sending in a requisite form, as well as any other information that might be needed. For the 2014-15 sch...
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08/23/14 – Reminder about Interrupted Football Games

In light of the large number of calls and texts on night 1 of high school football and in light of the vast amount of turnover in athletic administrators and coaches, a reminder about the Competition Rules is in order. Interrupted games are not new, ...
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08/22/14 – Heat Index Reminder, All Sports but Particularly Football Contests Played 8/22 and 8/23

With tonight being the first permissible night for football contests, this notice and directive is important to help ensure the health and safety of the competitors. Due to the extremely low temperatures that have existed throughout most of fall prac...
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08/21/14 – Scoreboard/Rosters/Statistics Reminder

With the 2014-15 school year underway, not to mention a large number of administrators and coaches holding new positions across the state, now is a good time to pass along a few reminders for the fall sports season in regards to schedules, statistics...
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08/16/14 – Reminder about Carryover Ejections from 2013-2014

In several unfortunate situations each year, coaches or athletes with eligibility remaining are ejected near the end of the season, or near the end of the season for violations of Bylaw 15, Sportsmanships. Please note that when that happens, the pena...
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08/11/14 – Reminder on “Fall Ball” and Facilities

With the start of a new school year, it's a good time to remind schools about recent changes in KHSAA Bylaws, and we wanted to remind Administrators and Baseball/Softball Coaches about issues around offseason play ("Fall Ball") and school facilities....
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08/11/14 – Handbook Final Revisions in Progress

This notice to all interested parties. The 2014-15 Handbook is in final process with the final adjustments being made to directory listings, records and published interpretations. The Handbook documents in final form should be published by Friday, Au...
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08/08/14 – Reminders Regarding Bylaw 9 and Play Once School Starts

Bylaw 9 has been in place for many years, and restricts players in basketball and football, who have not yet both been in grade nine and played for a high school team at some level,  from playing in outside competition once the school year begins, ...
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08/06/14 – Reminders and Updates – Online roster system

Based on the number of calls that we have received concerning the start of the school year roster initialization and the eligibility and roster requirement, we wanted to send a brief clarification. Please contact IT Director Rob Catron (rcatron@khsaa...
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08/05/14 – 2014-2015 Athletic Administrators Meetings, Including Title IX

This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA. For the fall of 2014, the KHSAA is again scheduling an Athletic Administrator Workshop in eight areas of the state. The content for this non-...
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08/04/14 – HYPE Student Conference Registration Now Available

Registration for the 2014 KHSAA HYPE/Student Leadership Conferences is now open and available online. To register, click here. DATE/TIMELEXINGTON - Monday, August 25 - 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (ET) BOWLING GREEN – Tuesday, Aug. 26 - 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (...
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07/01/2014 – DQ Policy – Policy on Reinstatement of Disqualified Athletes/Coaches

Case BL-15-6- What is the member school obligation in the case of an unreported disqualification? KHSAA member school representatives are obligated to impose the minimum suspension penalty for the ejection per these published guidelines, even in t...
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07/27/14 – Reminder about Changes in Scrimmage Regulations and Playing Teams from Outside the United States

Two changes have been made for the 2014-2015 school year. One affects preseason scrimmages and what teams can be played by the KHSAA member schools, and the second change affects foreign teams coming into Kentucky to play our member schools in any sp...
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07/27/14 – Welcome Back to all Member Schools

Welcome back for the 2014-2015 School Year! We hope you have a great, if not far too short, summer and are ready to get going for 2014-2015. There are a great many changes for 2014-15. In many cases, we will be sending those to you in short snippets...
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07/25/14 – July, 2014 Board of Control Meeting Review

The following is a review of the items discussed at the July, 2014 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as far as actions by the Board. While ...
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07/23/14 – Bylaw 6 Transfer Form Reminder

As part of the recently approved changes to the Bylaws that have been given final legislative approval, Bylaw 6 has been revised to reflect the past action of the Delegate Assembly and these revisions change the period of ineligibility for students w...
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07/22/14 – Reminder about Changes to Bylaw 3, Limit of Four Years Enrollment

By virtue of action taken at the 2013 KHSAA Annual meeting of its high school membership, Bylaw 3 was amended to change the starting date for the four-year period of eligibility to the student's first entry in grade nine. Previously, the rule stated ...
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07/22/14 – “Grandfathered” List Published for Students Below Grade Seven

This reminder to all member schools. Effective with the start of the 2013-2014 school year, 702 KAR 7:065 was amended to prohibit students below seven (7) from playing high school competition (at any level). The implementation date of the prohibition...
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07/22/14 – Rosters Reset, Ready for 2014-15, Reminders about Requirements for Eligibility

Welcome back for the 2014-2015 School Year! Before any work begins for the 2014-15 year, a person in the school with Athletic Director level access  must initialize rosters as detailed below before rosters can be updated and subsequently, rosters an...
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07/21/14 – Football Individual Minimum Practice Reminder

With the change back to August 1 for the first day of practice in pads (anything other than shoulder pads, following the minimum three days of helmets only and minimum of three days of helmets and shoulder pads), several coaches have inquired about t...
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07/17/14 – NFHS Rules News Release and Pole Vault Collar Reminder

The NFHS released the following rules changes for the 2014-2015 season.  We wanted to share this information with you as the lifting of the jewelry restriction will go into effect immediately, including the fall 2014 Cross Country season, as it is a ...
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05/21/14 – May, 2014 Board of Control Meeting Review

The following is a review of the items discussed at the May KHSAA Board of Control Meeting and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as far as actions by the Board. While many of...
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04/30/14 – April 2014 Board of Control Meeting Review

The following is a review of the items discussed at the April KHSAA Board of Control Meeting and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as far as actions by the Board. While many ...
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04/18/14 – Deadline for Free Baseball Clinic Tonight

This is a reminder for Athletic Directors, all baseball coaches and baseball umpires that the deadline to complete the 2014 KHSAA/NFHS online Rules Clinic at no cost is midnight tonight.  If you have already completed the clinic, please disregard thi...
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04/15/14 – Board of Control Approves Addition of Field Hockey

The Board of Control approved the addition of Field Hockey as a KHSAA sanctioned sport for the fall of the 2014-2015 school year. Though the sport has been played in Jefferson County for over 50 years and in Oldham County for most of the past 10 year...
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04/10/14 – Reminders about Title IX and Participation List Submission Due April 30

As spring sports are now fully in swing, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30. If you have specific questions about Title IX and the law itself, any of our Assistant C...
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04/09/14 – Roster Maintenance, 2014 Title IX/Participation Entry

Later this week, the balance of the reporting mechanisms will be released regarding this year's Title IX and participation reports. These reports are required of ALL KHSAA member schools annually. There are two important reminders and items schools m...
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04/07/14 – Positive Changes on the Catastrophic Insurance Front

As most of you who are involved in purchasing athletic insurance for districts or schools are aware, the market remains very tough for this specialized type of coverage. For more than 30 years, the most visible benefit to membership in the KHSAA has ...
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04/07/14 – Reminder on Interrupted Baseball Games

This is a reminder to Athletic Directors and Baseball Coaches regarding interrupted games. 1) If a game is interrupted in tournament play or regular season play, and is subsequently to be completed, it will be reset at the same point once play resum...
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03/31/14 – Important Survey Available Concerning Swimming Facilities

It has been nearly twenty years since a complete facility inventory/assessment has been conducted in our state regarding competitive swimming pools and available resources for high school competitions. As swimming continues to grow, it is important t...
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03/31/14 – Review of March 20, 2014 Special KHSAA Board of Control Meeting

The following is a review of the items discussed at the March Special KHSAA Board of Control Meeting called by President Bill Beasley and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as...
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03-27-14 Cold Weather Statement for Baseball, Softball and Track

Due to the ongoing cold temperatures, we have received several inquiries regarding postponing/canceling contests due to cold weather. Prior to the officials assuming authority (jurisdiction) per the playing rules, it is the decision of home game man...
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03/24/14 – Baden New Official Volleyball of KHSAA

At a special meeting on March 20th, the KHSAA Board of Control approved a five-year contract with Baden Sports to be the official ball for postseason play in Volleyball beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. Those of you planning to make your ball...
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02/18/14 – Phase 1 of Title IX Reports for 2014 include New Historical Matrix (T-2 Chart) and T35 Revisions

The initial phase of entry for the 2013-2014 Title IX Reports is available and online at schools.khsaa.org. There have been several enhancements this year based on the tour of regional meetings last fall and the great cooperation and feedback from th...
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02/24/14 – Roster Entry Reminder – Post Season

This is a reminder about eligibility for postseason play in all sports, with today's focus being on basketball. Today is the first day of basketball postseason and to be eligible to play in postseason, a student must be on ONE of the online rosters f...
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02/01/14 – January, 2014 Board of Control Meeting Review

The following is a review of the items discussed at the January, 2014 KHSAA Board of Control Meeting and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as far as actions by the Board. Whi...
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1/15/13 – Singles Bowlers Welcome and Bowling Regional Information

This is important information for all schools to read as we have had an incident where a student tried to enter themselves into the postseason bowling tournament without his school's knowledge.  With the addition of singles only entries, we have seen...
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01/10/13 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Application

As was announced in December, Whitaker Bank has signed on to be title sponsor of the Boys' Sweet 16®.  Within the title sponsorship, Whitaker Bank and the KHSAA will be presenting four one-time $1,500 scholarships.  The scholarships are open to high ...
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12/23/13 – Important Notes for all Coaches and Officials to Read – Clarifications on Announcers, Fouls, and Long Switches

Announcers ClarificationWe have received several questions regarding what is allowed to be spoken by announcers during a live ball. Though this rule and its interpretations are not totally new, it has been reported that some announcers were not follo...
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12/20/13 – Limitation of Seasons, Rosters, and Regular Season Competition Structure

The KHSAA is excited to announce that we currently have 107 schools participating in high school bowling.  With the growth of bowling also come growing pains.  We hope that this and future communications is helpful to students, coaches and administra...
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12/04/13 – Scorer’s Table Reference Available

Our hope is that your basketball season is off to a good start. We have updated and added a resource for Athletic Directors and Coaches on the general information tab of the basketball page to help with clock keeper guidelines and the nearly new poin...
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11/21/13 – Changes to Track Site Selection Plan

After fantastic feedback on the Cross Country Super Regionals and a great crowd and weather at the state Cross Country meet, we feel it is time to catch everyone up on what has been going on behind the scenes in regards to track regional sites.   Sc...
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11/13/13- Revision in Track and Field Season, 2014 ONLY

At the November 11, 2013 meeting, the KHSAA Board of Control approved an allowance for Track and Field teams for the 2014 season only, to allow normal "regular season" meets to be run AFTER the regional meets, provided these regular season meets are ...
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11/13/13- Assignment of Postseason Basketball Officials, 2014-2016

The Commissioner has announced the assignment designation for officials for postseason basketball tournaments for the 2013-2014 through 2015-2016 playing seasons. This announcement continues the recent practice of advising both local associations and...
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11/12/13- November Board of Control Meeting Review

The following is a review of the items discussed at the November KHSAA Board of Control Meeting and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as far as actions by the Board. While ma...
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11/11/13- Movement of Schools in Alignment, Basketball 15th Region

At its regular meeting on Monday, October 11, the Board of Control voted to approve the unanimous request of the seven public school superintendents in the Basketball 15th region to make two alignment changes in an effort to balance the number of tea...
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10/09/13 – Commissioner Issues Clarification about Postgame Activity, Corrections to Erroneous Media and Social Media Reports

First, for those who may choose to read no further, there has never been a ban or prohibition on postgame handshakes or other types of good sporting behavior by the KHSAA, its Commissioner or its Board of Control. Nor has such a ban been proposed. Th...
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10/08/13 – Commissioner’s Directive on Postgame Activity

For those that may choose to read only the first few lines, it is worth reiteration. THERE IS NO BAN OR PROHIBITION ON POSTGAME HANDSHAKES. Has not been considered, contemplated or reviewed as an option. Several sports have "traditions" regarding po...
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10/01/13 – September Board of Control Meeting Review

The following is a review of the items discussed at the September KHSAA Board of Control Meeting and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as far as actions by the Board. While m...
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09/21/13 – Where to send XC and Track Results

Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, both Cross Country and Track and Field results will be tracked and accessed through the http://ky.milesplit.com/ website.  The website is free for all schools and is a great way to track your student athletes...
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09/20/13 – Bowling Changes Regarding Start Date and Singles Entry

Changes to the 2013-2014 bowling season: The start to the season, for the purposes of Bylaw 23 (Limitation of Seasons), is now October 1st, which is a change from the past two years October 15th date.  This was brought to the bowling advisory commit...
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09/19/13 – Commissioners Remarks to the 2013 Annual Meeting

At the request of the membership, the capsule of the remarks made by the Commissioner to the 2013 Annual Meeting are contained below. As we start this session, I would like to do something different this year. Instead of talking to you about our str...
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09/13/13 – Proposal by Proposal Analysis of 2013 Annual Meeting Proposals

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2013 KHSAA Annual Meeting. During the morning sessions, there are three great workshops. Veteran maintenance and grass/grounds experts Bucky Trotter and Dr. A.J. Powell will conduct a se...
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09/11/13 – Reminder about Schools Being Encouraged to Participate in Annual Meeting

This is always a great time of year. School has started, the Friday night lights are on, the fields and courts are in use every night. And again this year, we are privileged to be completing another circuit around the state holding regional meetings ...
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09/03/13 – KHSAA Academic All-State Certificates Available

This notice is being sent to all member school Principals and Athletic Directors: Initiated in 1985, the KHSAA annually awards to students "Academic All-State" recognition.  The awards are based on cumulative grade point average from the time of enr...
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08/28/13 – KHSAA and KHSADA Partner to Help Provide Title IX Book for Schools

The KHSAA is proud to partner with the Kentucky High School Athletic Directors to make available to our membership a copy of an extraordinary publication related to Title IX. Title IX and Interscholastic Athletics, How it All works - in Plain English...
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08/27/13 – Reminder about Regional Meetings

The regional meeting schedule has been posted online for a number of weeks. Remember that these meetings are optional, provide a specified number of leadership hours and focus on KHSAA bylaws, the school data system, and the Title IX and Participatio...
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08/27/13 – Member School Menu Page Refinements

As you log into your KHSAA Member School account (effective Tuesday, August 27) you will notice a refinement of the grouping and arrangement of links with the most frequently used links in the left most column of the page. The flow of the first thre...
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08/26/13 – Video Replay and Video Board Reminders for Schools

USE AND REVIEW OF VIDEO OF SCRIMMAGES AND CONTESTS, USE OF VIDEO BOARDS REMINDER ABOUT TAPING WITHOUT PERMISSION (FROM BYLAW 15) Sec. 2) Illegal Equipment/Videotaping a) It shall also be considered a violation of this rule if any school or school re...
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08/20/13 – Agenda for 2013-14 Optional KHSAA Administrators Workshop

Check in: 8:00 a.m., Workshop: 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Introduction of Presenters Evaluation Form KHSAA and its role with KDE and KBE KHSAA Prime Date Requirement Primer on KHSAA Bylaws Cheerleading and its role within the School KHSAA Curren...
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08/13/13 – Reminder about 2013 KHSAA Annual Meeting

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors and the link can be forwarded as needed. The 2013 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Thursday, September 19 in the Thorobred ...
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08/10/13 – NOCSAE Position Statement Revised Again Helmet Attachments, Clarification for Coaches and Officials

NOCSAE, National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment, has again revised its position statement regarding Helmet Attachments. The complete position statement is located on their web site, and available  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LATES...
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08/10/13 – July Board of Control Meeting Review

The following is a review of the items discussed at the July KHSAA Board of Control Meeting and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as far as actions by the Board. While many o...
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08/28/13 – XC and TR Regional Host Form, Changes, and Information

With the new alignment in Track and Cross Country came the opportunity to make adjustments to our postseason (regional) competitions. Managing 21 sites (3 classes and 7 regions) continued to have complications, including but not limited to, collectio...
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08/05/13 XC and Track Regional Sites Selected

With the new track and field alignment comes additional changes.  As schools know all postseason sites are set by the KHSAA for all sports.  The new alignment gave the KHSAA an opportunity to coordinate the post season assignments differently than in...
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08/02/13 – Regional Series of Meetings Scheduled Again for 2013-2014

This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA. For the fall of 2013, the KHSAA is again scheduling an Athletic Administrator Workshop in eight areas of the state. The content for this non-...
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08/02/13 – Rosters Open for Editing/Required for Competition

Welcome back for the 2013-2014 School Year! In an effort to ensure that we start the school year with an accurate Overall Athletic Roster, we have implemented again an initial step that an administrator with Athletic Director level access  must perf...
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08/02/13 – KHSAA Student Leadership Conference Information

The KHSAA, for the 13th year, will be sponsoring its HYPE Student Leadership Conference.  We will again be conducting two events this year.  We realize August is a busy time of the year with the start of school, but hope you are able to take advantag...
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07/22/13 – Approved Alignment of Cross Country and Track, 2013-2014 and beyond

APPROVED ALIGNMENT OF TEAMS, 2013-2014 CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK The Board of Control conducted its July meeting on Monday at the Bank of Kentucky Center on the campus of Northern Kentucky University.  Following months of review, a survey of the memb...
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07/11/13 Track Season Date Changes Pending

Over the past months, staff has spent quite a bit of time reviewing future plans in Track and Field. We were very concerned about the fact that due to natural calendar rollover situations, the track season was going to be shortened in 2014 and 2015. ...
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07/1/13 – Update on Middle School Regulation

As the amendments to 702 KAR 7:065 work their way through the administrative review process, I/we have been asked to hold off in any communication that could be considered final as well as development of additional material until the regulation is ap...
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06/21/13 – Conversion Chart 2012-2013 Bylaws vs. 2013-2014 Bylaws

CONVERSION CHART – 2012-2013 BYLAWS VS. 2013-2014 BYLAWSDue to significant changes approved by the membership, it was necessary to reorder many of the bylaws of the KHSAA. Below is a cross reference chart. You can also find this chart in PDF format...
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06/19/13 – Boys Basketball Exemption Application

Bylaw 9 prohibits student-athletes who have been enrolled in grade nine who then play for a school from participating in outside organized competition from the first day of school through the end of the postseason. Instructional clinics and classroom...
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05/24/13 – Financial Aid Survey Information

The Part 2 Financial Aid Survey is now available - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W3GRQ29   You are receiveing the Part 2 Financial Aid Survey becaue you answered yes to the question "Does your school or school district charge tuition to any student...
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05/16/13 – May Board of Control Meeting Review

I want to issue a review of items discussed at each of the Board of Control meetings and status of issues. With the Board meeting six times per year, it is critical that the membership be updated on a consistent manner as far as actions by the Board....
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04/21/13 – Changes to KHSAA High School Rules Approved by KBE

Each year, the KHSAA must submit through KDE, any requested changes to 702 KAR 7:065 effecting governance of high school athletics. Pursuant to KRS 156.070 (2), the Kentucky Board of Education is responsible for all levels of interscholastic athletic...
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04/19/13 – Limitation of Seasons Discussion – Possible Reduction of Contests to be Proposed

The following is an excerpt from the Board meeting summary of the April, 2013 Board of Control meeting. At its April meeting, the Board continued its discussion regarding game limits for the sports of the KHSAA.  The Board had asked staff to researc...
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04/02/13 – Reminders about Title IX and Participation List Submission Due April 30

As basketball season is now complete and spring may finally arrive in the coming days, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30. If you have specific questions about Title IX...
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04/01/13 – Huddle Tickets Provides Free Event Tickets For Use by Member Schools

In connection with the KHSAA, Huddle Inc. is offering its complimentary ticket program to every member school in Kentucky for the 2013-2014 school year.  Huddle is the only ticket provider endorsed by the KHSAA. It is likely you have already been co...
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03/25/13 – Clarification on Cold Weather Participation

The office has received several calls from people asking about a "Cold Weather Index" to parallel the existing Heat Index rules and regulations. At the present time, such an index does not exist in terms of a policy to eliminate participation at cert...
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03/06/13 – Tennis Post Season

Good morning, several people have inquired as to which Ball will be used at this years state championships, we just finished the bid process and we have chosen the "Wilson Championship Balls". As a reminder, the BOC stopped providing Balls for the re...
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02/04/13 – Board of Control approves change in 3-team district regulations for BA, BK, FP, SO and VB effective 2013-2014

At its meeting last week, the KHSAA Board of Control approved a staff recommendation to give teams in three-team districts options as to the scheduling of required games. Three-team districts in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball w...
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10/25/12 – Commissioner’s Statement on the Passing of Former Commissioner Billy V. Wise, updated with arrangements

COMMISSIONER’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BILLY V. WISE Billy V. Wise, who served as the fourth Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association from 1991-1994 and spent twenty-five years with the KHSAA, passed away early Thursday afte...
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10/26/12 – KHSAA Tabs Angolia As Its New Communications Director

KHSAA TABS ANGOLIA AS ITS NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Commissioner Julian Tackett today announced the hiring of Joe Angolia as the organization's new Communications Director. Angolia...
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10/04/12- Congratulations to All Principals as October is National Principal’s Month

For more information, watch the video below, or go to http://principalsmonth.org/. Thanks to all member school Principals for your work!   ...
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9/20/12 – New Free NFHS Coaching Education Course Helps with NCAA Eligibility Center

The NFHS and NCAA have jointly announced a new course through their learning center that helps fully explain the requirements related initial collegiate eligibility. This FREE course should be viewed by Athletic Directors and Guidance Counselors who ...
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09/20/12 – NFHS Releases Opposition to Proposed 10-month Soccer Schedule for U.S. Soccer

The NFHS, supported by the member state associations including the KHSAA, has released a position opposing the new 10-month schedule proposed by the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. This proposed schedule is an effort to force kids to choose between ...
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09/16/12 – Details about Louis Stout Memorial Fund

The family of former KHSAA Commissioner Louis Stout has established a memorial fund in lieu of flowers. Mrs. Anna Stout has requested that donations be made to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students, c/o KHSAA, 2280 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY...
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9/18/12 – Annual Meeting Voting Results Announced

Voting Results for the 2012 Annual Meeting have been announced based on voting conducted September 18, 2012. Complete results can be found at http://khsaa.org/annualmeeting/20122013/finalvotingtallysheet2012.pdf RESULTS OF VOTING – SEPTEMBER 18, 201...
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9/18/12 – Commissioner’s Remarks to 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting

Commissioner’s Remarks General Session, 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting   When I sat down a few weeks ago and discussed the board’s evaluation from last year and plans for the coming year, I was again told to take those thoughts to the membership this morn...
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09/17/12 – Disqualifications Down in 2011-2012 School Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 DISQUALIFICATIONS DOWN IN 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEARMore student-athletes and coaches were able to see the conclusion of their teams’ contests during the 2011-2012 school year.  A total of 481 student-athletes a...
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9/14/12 – Proposal by Proposal Analysis of 2012 Annual Meeting Proposals

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting. There are nine proposals on the agenda this year. All but one are part of the Board's required Annual Review and the vast majority are attempts to modernize th...
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9/14/12 – KHSAA Annual Meeting – Your Chance to be Involved!

This is a great time of year. In all areas of the state, school has started. The Friday night lights are lit, the fields and courts are in use every night (and seems like 24 hours in some areas and schools). And this year, we have just completed a ci...
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9/14/12 – Sport Activity Survey Input Needed

In order for plans to be made, regions to be drawn and competition rules to be developed, it is important that we know whether or not your school intends to compete in the four sport-activities championships for 2012-2013. Please complete the questio...
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9/13/12 – Southern HS Regional Meeting Cancelled

The final regional meeting, originally scheduled for September 22 at Southern HS has been cancelled due to a lack of advance registered attendees. Based on input from the membership, this meeting may be rescheduled for later in the school year. We ap...
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09/09/12 – Commissioner’s Statement, Including Funeral Arrangements and Donation Designation, on the Passing of Louis Stout

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2012COMMISSIONER’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF LOUIS STOUTLouis Stout, who served as the fifth Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association from 1994-2002, passed away early Sunday morning followin...
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09/07/12 – Reminder about Weather Interrupted Football Games

Based on the number of inquiries in the last few hours, it seems prudent to remind schools and officials about the required procedures involving interrupted football games. Basically, there is no such thing as a no contest. Regardless of how long or...
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9/5/12 – Proposals Online for Annual Meeting

The Proposals for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the membership have been posted again online at the Annual Meeting link. They had been taken down for a few days while the file format was repaired to make sure they appeared in the correct order. Find the...
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9/4/12 – Reminder about KHSAA Annual Meeting

This is the second reminder about this year's KHSAA Annual meeting. It's each school's opportunity to have a say in the rules of the Association for the future. In addition, there will be professional development opportunities in the morning as usual...
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8/21/12 – Agenda for Optional AD Workshop Posted

Below is the agenda.  2012-13 OPTIONAL KHSAA ADMINISTRATORS WORKSHOP Check in: 7:30 a.m., Workshop: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be from 12:00 to 12:45 for those that have indicated they will stay  Session I - Welcome, Introductions and Part ...
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8/16/12 – Courage in Munich Seminar to Georgetown College

Rarely do high school students have the opportunity to hear about an important chapter in world history straight from the people who made it, but such an opportunity will present itself to Kentucky youngsters on Friday, Aug. 24, at Georgetown College...
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8/16/12 – KHSAA Seeks Applicants for Communications Director (fka Sports Information Director)

 Kentucky High School Athletic Association Vacancy Announcement for the position of Communications Director (fka Sports Information Director) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESUMES AND COVER LETTER FOR CONSIDERATION: SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 POSTING REVISED...
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08/13/12 – Regional Series of Meetings Scheduled

This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA. For the fall of 2012, the KHSAA has reinstituted an Athletic Administrator Workshop. The content for this non-mandatory workshop expand this ...
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08/13/12- Annual Meeting Reminders

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors and the link can be forwarded as needed. The 2012 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Tuesday, September 18 in the Thorobred m...
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8/10/12 – “Fall Ball” and Bylaw 25 Reminders

We have had several inquiries from Administrators and Coaches with regard to coaches involvement during the school year with members of their team (or other interscholastic teams within the school).  These issues have been particularly brought to lig...
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07/15/12 – Reminder about Case BL-25-14 (Open Gym/Field), Out of Season Restrictions

Case BL-25-14- What are the restrictions during the school year outside of the defined Limitation of Seasons (off-season) when the school’s team members are participants or school coaches are involved?Coaching is defined as any activity by the coach ...
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7/5/12 – Dead Period Final Days Reminder

This is not intended to accuse any specific school or system, but to issue a genuine reminder. All member school administrators would be well served to forward this to all of your coaches on record. DEAD PERIOD REMINDER On several occasions in th...
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5/14/12 – Annual Participation List Due May 30

  The KHSAA has completed the final development of the electronic participation list submission. This task, which used to take hours for some to compile and is required of each school each year, should just be a couple of clicks away for all ...
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Commissioner’s Remarks, 2011 KHSAA Annual Meeting

Commissioner's Remarks General Session, 2011 KHSAA Annual Meeting When I sat down a few weeks ago with our new board president and discussed the board's evaluation from last year and plans for the coming year, he told me he thought I might ...
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2011 Annual Meeting – Proposal by Proposal

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2011 KHSAA Annual Meeting. There are twelve proposals on the agenda this year. Seems like about the right number, but very few if any are really significant in that implementation will...
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Annual Meeting – Every School’s Chance for Involvement!

This is a great time of year. In all areas of the state, school has started. The Friday night lights are lit up, the fields and courts are in use every night (and seems like 24 hours in some areas and schools). But then reality sets in, and its time ...
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Officials Division Blog

3/7/24 – Softball Online Rules Clinic Now Available for Coaches & Umpires

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Softball is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen) regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. OFFICIALS...
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03/07/24 – Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available for Coaches & Umpires

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Baseball is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen) regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. OFFICIALS...
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11/07/23 – KHSAA Announces RefReps Partnership to Address Officials Shortage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 7, 2023 As part of a collective effort to address the shortage of licensed officials in Kentucky, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association has partnered with an officiating education company called RefReps, as announ...
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10/11/23 – Basketball Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen) regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay. OFFICIA...
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07/31/23 – Field Hockey Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Field Hockey is now available through the KHSAA School Log-in page. The clinic is required of all officials and all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen), regardless of whether or not...
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07/31/23 – Volleyball Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball is now available.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. OFFICIALS TO TAKE T...
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07/31/23 – Soccer Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is now available today, July 31.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. TO TAKE T...
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06/30/23 – Officials Supervisor of the Year Announced

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, as well as a single supervisor of officials from among those sports. Finalists i...
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05/10/23 – Board of Control Accepts Reports of Member Survey Results, State Legislation, Officials Licensing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 10, 2023 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, accepting reports of several member surveys and ballots regarding both new and exi...
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03/22/23 – NFHS Part 2 Exam for Officials in Baseball, Softball and Track Now Online

NFHS Part 2 Exams for licensed officials in the sports of Baseball, Softball, and Track are now available online. The Part 2 Exams will be open until 11:59 p.m. (ET) based on the following schedules: Track: Monday, May 1 Baseball: Monday, May 8 S...
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02/22/23 – Baseball Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Baseball is now available today, February 22.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. For...
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Notice to Officials for Changes for 2023-24 Licensing

Thank you for your interest in licensing as a sports official. We shared earlier in the year with the local Assigners that the Association is working towards moving licensing, clinics, etc. that would be executed through the Arbiter system. We ar...
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11/21/22 – NFHS Part 2 Exam for Officials in BK, SW & WR Now Online

NFHS Part 2 Exams for licensed officials in the sports of Basketball, Swimming, and Wrestling are now available online. The Part 2 Exams will be open until 11:59 p.m. (ET) based on the following schedules: Swimming & Diving:  Monday, Jan. 23...
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10/17/22 – Separate Licensing and Testing Created for Diving for 2022-23

Effective with the 2022-2023 school year, Diving will now be a separate license for officials and a separate version of the NFHS testing used for the KHSAA Part 1 and Part 2 tests. The NFHS Exam has been split into two distinct exams, one for Div...
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09/13/22 – Board of Control Approves Amended Sanctioning Policy, Expansion of Officials Licensing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 13, 2022 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its second regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Tuesday in Lexington, approving an amended sponsorship policy for potential new sports and sport-activi...
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09/01/22 – NFHS Decertified Use of Matte Military Green Stinger Bat

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has advised the NFHS that on the basis of the performance testing by Washington State University Sports Science Laboratory, the BBCOR decertification process has been implemented for the Matte Milit...
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08/08/22 – NFHS Part 2 Exams for Licensed Officials in FH, FB, SO & Now Available

NFHS Part 2 exams for licensed officials in the sports of Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, and Volleyball are now available online. The Part 2 Exams will be open until 11:59 p.m. (ET) based on the following schedules. Soccer - Monday, September 26...
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08/03/22 – Field Hockey Rules Clinic Now Available for Coaches and Officials

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Field Hockey is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. For member schools, ...
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08/03/22- Football Clinic Availability Reminder for Officials and Coaches

Though the clinic has been online for access since July 27, the mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is officially available today, August 3.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, juni...
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08/03/22 – Volleyball Online Rules Clinic For Coaches & Officials Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball is now available today, August 3.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. For m...
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08/03/22 – Soccer Online Rules Clinic For Coaches & Officials Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is now available today, August 3.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. For membe...
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06/09/22 – Volleyball Officials Uniform Update

In 2021, the NFHS volleyball rules concerning the color of the officials' uniform (Rules 5-3-1, 5-3-1 Notes) changed to allow state association adoption the color may be gray and/or bright blue (cyan) in addition to the traditional white polo-style s...
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02/23/22 – Baseball Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Baseball is now available today, Feb. 23.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. For mem...
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10/05/21- Basketball Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball is available beginning October 5. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives pay. Bel...
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08/09/21 – Officials Licensing Remains Open in All Sports

We know some may have chosen to sit out last year due to COVID-19 and others may still be waiting, licensing numbers remain low in most sports and areas of the state. Assigners are busy scheduling for the fall season so as the online rules clinics ar...
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08/09/21 – NFHS Officials Part 2 Exam Now Online for FB, FH, SO & VB

Please note that the NFHS Part 2 exams for licensed officials in the sports of Football, Field Hockey, Soccer, and Volleyball are now available online. The Part 2 exams, required for postseason eligibility consideration, will be open until Monday, Au...
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08/09/21 – Soccer Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is now available today, August 9.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. For memb...
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08/09/21 – Volleyball Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball is now available today, August 9.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity and freshman) whether or not the coach receives pay. For m...
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08/09/21 – Cross Country Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country is available beginning today, August 9. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives ...
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08/09/21 – Field Hockey Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Field Hockey is available beginning today, August 9. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives p...
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08/09/21 – Golf Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Golf is now available beginning today, August 9. The clinic is required of all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman) and whether or not the coach receives pay. For member schools, th...
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08/04/21- Football Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is available beginning today, August 4. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives pay. ...
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07/13/21 – Spring Officials, Supervisor of the Year Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2021 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/...
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07/07/21 – Official of the Year Winners Announced for Winter Sports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2021 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/c...
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06/23/21 – Official of the Year Winners Announced for Fall Sports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2021 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/...
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03/22/21 – NFHS Officials Part 2 Exam Now Online for BA, FP, TR

NFHS Part 2 exams for licensed officials in the sports of Baseball, Fast Pitch Softball, and Track & Field are now available online. The Part 2 exams will be open until Monday, April 5 at 11:59 p.m. (ET).  After not being able to be on the field ...
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03/17/21 – Baseball Playing Rules COVID Guidance Clarifications

We have received inquiries about the COVID-related modifications to NFHS rules published within the Baseball Healthy at Sports Return to Competition Guidance as well as what was published in the online rules clinic that was finalized in mid-February....
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02/22/21 – Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The 2021 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Baseball is now available. The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid. As a reminde...
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01/06/21 – First Field Hockey Officials Course Introduced by NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — In an expansion of its officiating courses, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) recently introduced the fast-paced sport of field hockey to the online NFHS Learning Center with its “Officiating Field Ho...
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12/18/20 – NFHS Center for Officials Services Continues to Expand Outreach, Services to Nation’s Contest Officials

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) continues to expand its outreach and services to contest officials nationwide through development of the NFHS Center for Officials Services (COS). The NFHS COS, with...
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11/23/20 – NFHS Officials Part 2 Exam Now Online for BK, SW, WR

We hope our officials continue to be safe and healthy as we look forward to a return to winter sports.    Please note that the NFHS Part 2 exams for licensed officials in the sports of Basketball, Swimming, and Wrestling are now available online. Th...
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11/18/20 – NFHS Learning Center Debuts New Video for Electronic Whistle Use in Volleyball

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — As part of its continued effort to educate officials on new procedures and protocol in officiating, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has debuted a new instructional video on the online NFHS Learning ...
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11/2/20 – Swimming Rules Clinic for Coaches and Officials Now Online

Now that the Healthy at Sports for Swimming has been published, the mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity, and freshman,...
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10/1/20-2020 Basketball Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball 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. Because of the nat...
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08/17/20 – Officials Incident Reports 101

Reprinted with written permission from Referee magazine.  For subscription information contact Referee magazine at 800--733-6100 or visit referee.com. OFFICIAL INCIDENT REPORTS 101 If unsporting acts require the submission of an incident repor...
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8/18/20 – Soccer Online Rules Clinic for Coaches and Officials Now Available

As coaches and officials begin to prepare for hopefully the beginning of the season, the mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer was available beginning yesterday, August 17.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as all...
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08/18/20-2020 Football Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football 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. Because of the natur...
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08/18/20 – Volleyball Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available

As coaches and officials begin to prepare for hopefully the beginning of the season, the mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball was available beginning yesterday, August 17.  The clinic is required of all officials as well as...
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08/10/20 – NFHS Officials Part 2 Exam Now Online for FB, FH, SO & VB

We hope our officials continue to be safe and healthy as we continue a return to sports.  Please note that the NFHS Part 2 exams for licensed officials in the sports of Football, Field Hockey, Soccer, and Volleyball are now available online. The Par...
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06/18/20 – NFHS to Halt Printing of Spring Sports Rules Publications; 2020 Rules to be Used in 2021 Season

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Due to the cancellation of spring sports at high schools across the country, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will not be publishing new rules (both print and digital) for 2021 in the sports of baseb...
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06/08/20 – Officiating Supervisor of the Year Award Winner Selected

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2020 Despite the unfortunate cancellation of the spring sports season, the Association will still honor the outstanding work and commitment to student-athletes put forth by licensed officials in each spring sport. Each...
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05/18/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Softball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2020 Despite the unfortunate cancellation of the spring sports season, the Association will still honor the outstanding work and commitment to student-athletes put forth by licensed officials in each spring sport. In r...
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05/14/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Baseball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2020 Despite the unfortunate cancellation of the spring sports season, the Association will still honor the outstanding work and commitment to student-athletes put forth by licensed officials in each spring sport. In r...
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05/12/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Track & Field

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2020 Despite the unfortunate cancellation of the spring sports season, the Association will still honor the outstanding work and commitment to student-athletes put forth by licensed officials in each spring sport. In r...
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05/06/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Basketball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2020 Following the completion of the 2020 KHSAA Basketball season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport's Official of the Year Award. Of the 1,782 licensed officials in basketball, Raymond Lightfoot (F...
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05/04/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Swimming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2020 Following the completion of the 2020 KHSAA Swimming & Diving season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport's Official of the Year Award. Of the 204 licensed officials in swimming, Ruth Ann Bode...
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05/01/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Wrestling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2020 Following the completion of the 2020 KHSAA Wrestling season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport's Official of the Year Award. Of the 94 licensed officials in wrestling, Brett Branson (Cincinnati...
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03/25/20 – Officiating Courses Available for Free Through July 1 on the NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 25, 2020) — Current high school sports officials, as well as individuals interested in joining the officiating ranks, will be able to access online education courses on the NFHS Learning Center for free through July 1. Since ...
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03/23/20 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Now Online for Baseball & Softball Umpires

The NFHS Part 2 Tests for licensed officials in the sports of Baseball and Softball are now available online.  Even during what we hope is a short time, while there are currently no games being played, officials may use this tool to increase the...
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03/03/20 – SAFETY NOTICE – Bat Decertified and Ruled Non-Compliant for NFHS Rules; NOCSAE Ball Reminder, Middle School Play

Louisville Slugger Meta 33" Bat Not legal The KHSAA received notification Monday afternoon from the NFHS that the Washington State University Sports Science Laboratory has advised that the BBCOR decertification review process had been implemented fo...
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02/25/20 – Safety Concerns and Baseball Requirements for 2020 season

In 2017, the NFHS adopted a playing rule dealing with safety and ball manufacturing that beginning Jan. 1, 2020, all baseballs used for high school competition shall meet the NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) s...
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02/24/20 – Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The 2020 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Baseball is now available. The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid. HEAD AND ASS...
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01/30/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Football

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2020 Following the completion of the 2019 KHSAA Football season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport's Official of the Year Award. Of the 938 licensed officials in football, Shaun Williams (Lewis...
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11/25/19 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Now Online for BK, SW/D & WR Officials

NFHS Part 2 Tests for licensed officials in the sports of Basketball, Swimming & Diving and Wrestling are now available online. The Part 2 exams, required for postseason eligibility, will be open until Monday, December 9 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The ...
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11/21/19 – NFHS Announces Plans to Launch “Center for Officials Services”

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (November 21, 2019) — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will be launching an online platform for high school officials, effective with the 2020-21 school year. The NFHS Center for Officials Services, w...
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08/13/19 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Now Online for FB, FH, SO & VB Officials

NFHS Part 2 Tests for licensed officials in the sports of Football, Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball are now available online. The Part 2 exams, required for postseason eligibility, will be open until Tuesday, August 27 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The te...
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08/12/19 – Volleyball Online Rules Clinic Now Available for Coaches & Officials

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball is available beginning today, August 12. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the coach receives p...
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08/05/19 – Soccer Online Rules Clinic Now Available for Coaches and Officials

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is available beginning today, August 5. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels whether or not the coach receive...
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04/28/19 – Official of the Year Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2019 The KHSAA honored the top officials for 2019 during the Association’s 26th Annual Officials Recognition Banquet today at the Association's headquarters. The ceremony recognized the finalists for each sport o...
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04/16/19 – Official of the Year Candidates Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2019 The KHSAA will honor the top officials for 2019 on April 28th at the Association’s 26th Annual Officials Recognition Banquet. The ceremony, conducted at the KHSAA Offices, honors the finalists for each sport...
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03/18/19 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Online for Baseball and Softball Officials

NFHS Part 2 Tests for licensed officials in the sports of Baseball and Softball are now available online. The Part 2 exams, required for postseason eligibility, will be open until Monday, April 1 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The tests will automatically clos...
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02/11/19 – Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The 2019 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Baseball is now available. The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid. HEAD AND ASS...
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11/27/18 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Online for Basketball, Wrestling and Swimming & Diving Officials

NFHS Part 2 Tests for licensed officials in the sports of Basketball, Wrestling and Swimming & Diving are now available online. The Part 2 exams, required for postseason eligibility, will be open until Monday, Dec. 10 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The tes...
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10/08/18- 2018-2019 Basketball Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball is now available following a minimal delay for system maintenance. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether o...
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10/01/18 – Swimming & Diving Rules Clinic Now Online

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming & Diving is available beginning today, October 1. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the coach...
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08/13/18 – Volleyball Part 2 Exam Notice to Officials

The NFHS Volleyball Part 2 Test is available to be taken online between midnight Eastern Time on August 13 and 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 27. The test will automatically close exactly at that time even if tests are in progress. Login at https...
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06/19/18 – Soccer Officials Camp

Registration is now open for the 2018 KHSAA Soccer Officials Advanced Camp. This year's camp will be held July 27-28 in Lexington.  Tentative Agenda Friday - 12 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Classroom Topics and Review - KHSAA Office Saturday - 8 a.m. until TBD...
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01/19/18 – Softball Umpire Advanced Camp Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2018 KHSAA Softball Umpires Advanced Camp is now open. This camp must be attended once every four years to be eligible for assignment to umpire in the postseason. Attendance at this camp will qualify through 2021. Attendance at O...
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01/19/18 – Baseball Umpire Advanced Camp Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2018 KHSAA Baseball Umpires Advance Camp is now open. This camp must be attended once ever four years to be eligible for assignment to umpire in the postseason.  Attendance at this camp will qualify through 2021.  Attendance at O...
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11/27/17 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Online for Basketball, Wrestling and Swimming Diving Officials

NFHS Part 2 Tests for licensed officials in the sports of Basketball, Wrestling and Swimming & Diving are now available online.  The Part 2 exams, required for postseason eligibility, will be open until Monday, Dec. 11 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The te...
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10/11/17- 2017-2018 Basketball Rules Clinic Online Now

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed officials. HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, p...
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Soccer Part 2 Test Available for Officials

This is a reminder to all licensed Soccer Officials that the NFHS Soccer Part 2 Test is available online from Monday, August 14 until Monday, August 28 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The test will automatically close exactly at that time. Login at http://offici...
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8/08/17 Soccer Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is available beginning August 8. 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. Below i...
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08/08/17 – Volleyball Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball is available beginning August 8. 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. Bel...
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08/08/17-Football Rules Clinic Available Online for Officials and Coaches

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is now available following a minimal delay for system maintenance. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or ...
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08/01/17-Football Officiating Crew Communication Devices Guidelines and Restrictions

KHSAA VARSITY FOOTBALL OFFICIALS WIRELESS CREW COMMUNICATION DEVICES – GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS With continued changes in technology, communication devices worn by officials are becoming more and more common place. While most understand that the...
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07/29/17 – KHSAA Recognizes Top Officials During Officiate Kentucky Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2017 With nearly 700 officials in attendance for the first-ever Officiate Kentucky Day, the KHSAA honored its top officials of the 2016-17 season during the day’s festivities at the Marriott Louisville Downtown. The t...
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07/26/17 – KHSAA To Host Officiate Kentucky Day This Saturday In Louisville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2017 The KHSAA will host the first-ever Officiate Kentucky Day on Saturday, July 29 at the Marriott Louisville Downtown in conjunction with the 2017 National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) Annual Summit (Ju...
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05/01/17 – 2017 Officiate Kentucky Day Reminder

Officials are reminded that Officiate Kentucky Day (OKD) will take place on Saturday, July 29th in Louisville. Space for this event is limited (and is already more than 50% sold out) and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served bas...
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04/14/17 – NFHS Part 2 Exam Online for Track & Field Officials

This email is being sent to all licensed Track & Field Officials. The Track & Field Part 2 Test is now available online from April 14 until Friday, April 28 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The test will automatically close exactly at that time. Login at...
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03/30/17 – KHSAA Revising Office Hours Effective April 3, 2017

Effective April 3, 2017, the KHSAA will have new office hours. The office will open each day at 7:30 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. ET. Logistical and traffic issues (both current and anticipated) in the surrounding area near the office, in particular,...
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03/21/17 – Softball Part 2 Test Now Available

The NFHS Softball Part 2 Test will be available online from Monday, March 20th, until Monday, April 3rd 11:59 p.m. EST. The test will automatically close at this time. Officials can login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A m...
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03/20/17 – Baseball Part 2 Test Now Available

The Baseball NFHS Part 2 Test will be available online from March 20 until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday, April 3. The test will automatically close at that exact time. Login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 8...
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01/30/17 – Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The 2017 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Baseball is now available. COACHES DEADLINE January 30 - April 10 – the Clinic may be viewed by coaches at no charge during t...
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01/16/17- Reminder about Religious Uniform Accommodations

Frequently in the NFHS Playing rules, there is a reference to the prohibition on items being worn by participants without documented evidence provided by the state association. For example, in NFHS Basketball Rule 3-5-4e(b), there is a statement all...
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01/03/17 – ArbiterPay Option for Schools for Payment of Officials

As was shared with those that were attendance at the Annual Meeting, the KHSAA has now finalized a review and approval giving member schools the option to pay licensed officials online (some schools have already started using this service) through Ar...
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12/23/16 – 2017 Soccer Advanced Camp with Officiate Kentucky Day

Soccer Officials planning for their summer and advanced camp requirement are advised that for the 2017 season, advanced camp credit will only be awarded for those in attendance at the KHSAA's Officiate Kentucky Day on July 29 in Louisville.There will...
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12/12/16- Officiate Kentucky Day Information

OFFICIATE KENTUCKY DAY Saturday, July 29 Marriott Downtown - Louisville You are invited to the first-ever, Officiate Kentucky Day! What is Officiate Kentucky Day? Officiate Kentucky Day (OKD) is a one-day gathering of sports and sport act...
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11/28/16 – Basketball Part 2 Test Reminder

The NFHS Basketball Part 2 Test is available online from midnight Eastern Time on November 27 through midnight Eastern Time on December 12. The test will automatically close exactly at that time even if tests are in progress. Login at http://official...
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12/14/16 – 2017 Baseball Advanced Umpires Camp with Officiate Kentucky Day

Baseball Umpires planning their spring and advanced camp requirement are advised that for the 2017 season, advanced camp credit will be awarded for those in attendance at the KHSAA's Officiate Kentucky Day on July 29 in Louisville.There will not be a...
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10/03/16- 2016-2017 Basketball Rules Clinic Online Now

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed officials.HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHESThe clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid of ...
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08/15/16 – Soccer Part 2 Test Now Available

The Soccer Part 2 Test will be available online from midnight Eastern Time on August 15 through midnight Eastern Time on August 29. The test will automatically close exactly at that time. Login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the tes...
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08/15/16 – Volleyball Part 2 Test Now Available

The Volleyball Part 2 Test will be available online from midnight Eastern Time on August 15 through midnight Eastern Time on August 29. The test will automatically close exactly at that time. Login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the...
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08/15/16 – Part 2 Football Test Reminder

The Part 2 Test will be available online from midnight Eastern Time on August 15 through midnight Eastern Time on August 29. The test will automatically close exactly at that time. Login at http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A mi...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Cross Country Rules Clinic Now Available Online

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country is available beginning today, August 1. Remember, the clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels, and whether or...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Field Hockey Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Field Hockey is available beginning August 1. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach rec...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Soccer Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is available beginning August 1. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives ...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Golf Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Golf is available beginning August 1. The clinic is required for all head and assistant coaches.  August 1 to August 15 – the Golf Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge ...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Competitive Cheer Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport activity of competitive cheer is available beginning August 1. The clinic is required of all officials (judges) as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Volleyball Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball is available beginning August 1. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the coach receives pay. Bel...
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08/01/16 – 2016 Football Rules Clinic Now Available Online

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is available beginning August 1. THOUGH THERE ARE MINIMAL RULE CHANGES, one is major to the way the game is coached and officiated and both groups should take the clinic as soon as pos...
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06/17/16 – Soccer Officials Advanced Camp Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 2016 KHSAA Soccer Officials Advanced Camp. This year's camp will be held July 22-23 in Lexington. Licensed officials are required to attend this camp once every four years to be eligible to work Region/State postseaso...
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05/27/16 – Volleyball Officials Advanced Camp Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 2016 KHSAA Volleyball Officials Advanced Camp.  This year's camp will be held July 29-30 in Lexington.  Licensed officials are required to attend this camp once every four years to be eligible to work Region/State pos...
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3/03/16 – Softball Umpire Clinic

This is a reminder that the 2016 KHSAA Softball Umpire Clinic will be Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Franklin County High School. This clinic must be attended once every four years to be eligible for assignment to umpire region or state tournaments, but ...
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02/09/16 – Softball Umpires Camp Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2016 KHSAA Softball Umpires Advanced Camp is now open. This camp must be attended once every four years to be eligible for assignment to umpire region or state tournaments.Camp DateSaturday, March 5, 2016LocationFranklin County H...
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02/02/16 – Softball Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The 2016 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Softball is now available.Coaches DeadlineFebruary 1 – March 7 – the Clinic may be viewed by coaches at no charge during this peri...
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02/01/16 – Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available

The 2016 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Baseball is now available.Coaches DeadlineFebruary 1 – March 7 – the Clinic may be viewed by coaches at no charge during this peri...
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01/04/16 – Baseball Umpire Advanced Camp Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2016 KHSAA Baseball Umpires Advance Camp is now open. This camp must be attended once every four years to be eligible for assignment to umpire region or state tournaments.Camp Date Saturday, February 13 - Hopkins Co. Central High...
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10/06/15- Basketball Rules Clinic Online for 15-16

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed officials.HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHESThe clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid of ...
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08/11/15 – Football Rules Clinic Now Available Online

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Football is available beginning today, August 11. Below is additional information:OFFICIALSAugust 10 to August 31 (Officials) – the Football Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no c...
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08/10/15 Field Hockey Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Field Hockey is available beginning today, August 10. Below is additional information:OFFICIALSAugust 10 to August 31 (Officials) – the  Field Hockey Clinic will be online only and may be viewe...
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08/10/15 – Volleyball Rules Clinic Now Online

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball is available beginning today, August 10. Below is additional information:OFFICIALSAugust 10 to August 31 (Officials) – the Volleyball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at ...
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08/10/15 Soccer Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Soccer is available beginning today, August 10. Below is additional information:OFFICIALSAugust 10 to August 31 (Officials) – the Soccer Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charg...
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08/10/15 – Cross Country Rules Clinic Now Available

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Cross Country is available beginning today, August 10. Below is additional information:OFFICIALSAugust 10 to September 7 (Officials) – the Cross Country Clinic will be online only and may be vi...
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06/10/15 – Soccer Referee’s Advanced Camp for 2015

The Advanced Camp for Soccer referees will again be held in conjunction with the Bluegrass State Games. We will be taking applications for this camp beginning today. Camp is scheduled for July 24 & 25 and will cost $55 (officials will be compensa...
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06/08/15 – Volleyball Officials Advanced Camp Date Set

The 2015 KHSAA Volleyball Advanced Officials Camp will be held July 31-Aug. 1 in Lexington in conjunction with the Bluegrass State Games.  This camp must be attended once every four years to be eligible for assignment to officiate in region or state ...
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05/26/2015 – Officials registration is now open

This is being sent to all previously licensed KHSAA officials:Registration for all officials is now available by clicking the "Officials Login" button at the top of the main KHSAA website, http://www.khsaa.org/. The total registration fee for officia...
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3/23/15 Part 2 Test is now available for Softball, Baseball and Track and Field

The Part 2 Exam for Baseball, Softball and Track and Field are now available online through midnight Eastern Time on Sunday, April 5. There will be no way for anyone to take the test after the deadline. It is highly recommended that all registered of...
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03/06/15 – Advanced Clinic for Softball Umpires Cancelled

The Softball Umpires Clinic scheduled for Saturday March 7, 2015 at Franklin County High School has been cancelled due to inclement weather. If you had planned on attending and did not receive my e-mail from earlier this morning, please contact me at...
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02/22/15 – Softball Umpires Advanced Camp Early Registration

This is just a reminder that early registration for the Softball Umpires Advanced Camp will end on Saturday February 28th. After this date the cost will go from 46.00 to the late registration fee of 71.00. The late registration deadline is Thursday M...
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2/5/15 – Softball Umpires Advanced Camp Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2015 KHSAA Softball Umpires Advanced Camp is now open. This camp must be attended once every four years to be eligible for assignment to umpire region or state tournaments. Camp Date Saturday, March 7, 2015 Location Franklin ...
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02/04/15 – Reminder Baseball Online Rules Clinic Available

The 2015 Online Rules Clinic that is required for all head and assistant coaches and licensed officials in the sport of Baseball is now available. Coaches Deadline February 2 – March 8 – the Clinic may be viewed by coaches at no charge during this ...
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12/01/14 – Officials Part 2 Exam Available for Basketball and Wrestling

The Part 2 Exam for Basketball and Wrestling is now available online through midnight Eastern Time on Sunday, December 14. There will be no way for anyone to take the test after the deadline. It is highly recommended that all registered officials tak...
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11/24/14 – Baseball Umpires Advanced Camp Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2015 KHSAA Baseball Umpires Advance Camp is now open. This camp must be attended once every four years to be eligible for assignment to umpire region or state tournaments.Camp Date Saturday, February 14 - West Jessamine High Scho...
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11/13/14 – NFHS Officials Publications Information

The NFHS has a new look and this new look which includes an updated and user friendly webpage for officials. We wanted to share this information with you as this is a good way to stay up to date on information that the NFHS publishes in the way of ne...
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10/07/14 – Basketball Online Rules Clinic Notice

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for Basketball is now available online. Below is additional information: October 6 to December 7 (Officials) – the Basketball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period. Octo...
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09/16/14 – Wrestling Fall Clinic Information for Officials

Reminder that the fall clinic for wrestling officials will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the Four Points by Sheraton Lexington located at 1938 Stanton Way Lexington 40511. This meeting does not count toward the mandatory online rules...
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09/15/14 – Swimming and Diving Rules Clinic Now Online

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Swimming and Diving is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed officials. HEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES September 15 to November 30  – the Swimming and Diving Clinic will ...
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08/29/14 – Part 2 Exam Ends Sunday; Free Clinic Ends Monday

We would like to remind all Football, Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross Country and Volleyball officials that the part 2 exam, which is a requirement to officiate a postseason contest in Football, Soccer, Field Hockey and Volleyball, is ending this Sunday,...
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08/22/14 – KHSAA Licensed Officials Vendors

Four years ago the KHSAA opened the door to multiple uniform vendors for our officials convenience in price and in location. Please help us honor the contracts these vendors have agreed to, adhered to, and pay for as they are proud to be the official...
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08/04/14 – Volleyball Rules Clinic Now Online

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Volleyball is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed officials.  August 4 to September 1 (Officials) - the Volleyball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no c...
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08/04/14 – Competitive Cheer Rules Clinic Now Online

The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport-activity of Competitive Cheer is now online for all coaches (head and assistant) and licensed judges (officials).  August 4 to September 1 (Officials) - the Competitive Cheer Clinic will be onlin...
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06/05/14 – NFHS Basketball Rule Changes for 2014-2015

Lane Players Can Release When Free Throw is Attempted in High School Basketball Players in marked lane spaces will be able to move into the lane when the ball is released by the free-throw shooter beginning with the 2014-15 high school basketball se...
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05/21/14 – Officials Licensing for 2014-2015

This is being sent to all previously licensed KHSAA officials: Registration for all officials is now available by clicking the "Officials Login" button at the top of the main KHSAA website, http://www.khsaa.org/. The total registration fee for offic...
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05/23/14 – Volleyball Officials Camp Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2014 KHSAA Volleyball Officials Camps is now open.  There will be two camps this year.  This camp must be attended once every four years to be eligible for assignment to officiate region or state tournaments beginning in 2014. J...
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05/22/14 – 2014 NFHS Kickoff Coverage

  Five-Game Official Positions for Kickoff  I. KICKOFF II. REFEREE A. Before kick: 1. Position: R's goal yard line on the head linesman's side just outside hash marks. 2. Count R players. 3. Check positions of other game officials. 4. After r...
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05/07/14 – Soccer Referee’s Advanced Camp

Please take time to mark your calendars for this year’s Referee’s camp! The dates and site for the 2014 KHSAA Soccer Officials Camp have been set. The Advanced Camp for Soccer referees will again be held in conjunction with the Bluegrass State Games....
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05/07/14 – Volleyball Officials Camp Dates Set

The dates and sites for the 2014 KHSAA Volleyball Officials Camps have been set.  This camp must be attended once every four years to be eligible for assignment to officiate in region or state tournaments beginning in 2014.  There are two camps sched...
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04/28/14 – Arbiter Reports Emailing Issue with Assigners who use Yahoo or AOL

Officials and Assigners: The KHSAA received this email from Arbiter.  We wanted to make sure that you are aware of the situation. EMAIL: We are currently experience higher rates of email delivery failure for assigners using Yahoo or AOL email addre...
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04/18/14 – Deadline for Free Baseball Clinic Tonight

This is a reminder for Athletic Directors, all baseball coaches and baseball umpires that the deadline to complete the 2014 KHSAA/NFHS online Rules Clinic at no cost is midnight tonight.  If you have already completed the clinic, please disregard thi...
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04/10/14 – KHSAA Announces Official of the Year Nominees For 2013-14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 10, 2014 On May 4, the KHSAA will honor the top officials for 2014 at the Association’s 21st Annual Officials Recognition Banquet. The ceremony, conducted at the KHSAA Offices, honors the finalists for each sport in whic...
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03/28/14 – Football 8th Region Official Association Interest

TO ALL KHSAA FOOTBALL OFFICIALS - The 8th Region policy board and a group of regional officials are in the early stages of the possible formation of an 8th Region Football Officials Association, and have communicate such interest to the KHSAA. Inter...
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03/25/14 – Baseball, Softball, and Track and Field Part 2 exam available

The Baseball, Softball, and Track and Field part 2 exams are available. They were opened yesterday and will remain open until Sunday, April 6th at midnight eastern standard time. It will not be possible to take the exam after the deadline. It is h...
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02/24/14 – Asst. Commissioner’s Comments on Cordia-Perry County Central Incident

"On Friday, Feb. 21 an unsporting act took place in a boys’ basketball game between Cordia and Perry County Central. The officials assigned to the game ejected one student-athlete from Cordia who was directly involved in the incident and two student-...
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02/21/14 – KHSAA Officials Division-Local Associations Give Back

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 21, 2014  Recently, the KHSAA received a notice and some newspaper clippings about a donation the Fifth Region Officials Association made to the Nelson County schools Youth Services Center. Upon receiving the note, th...
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12/04/13 – Scorer’s Table Reference Available

Our hope is that your basketball season is off to a good start. We have updated and added a resource for Athletic Directors and Coaches on the general information tab of the basketball page to help with clock keeper guidelines and the nearly new poin...
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12/02/13 – Basketball Part 2 Exam Available

The Basketball part 2 exam is available beginning today until Sunday, December 15th at midnight eastern standard time. There will be no way for anyone to take the test after the deadline. It is highly recommended that all registered officials take th...
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05/20/13 Officials Registration is Open for 2013-2014 School Year

Registration for all officials is now available at http://khsaa.org/.  Please note that there has been an increase in the administrative fee due to increased cost in criminal records checks.  The total registration fee for officials in their first sp...
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05/14/13 – Basketball Officials Camp Requirement Postponed

Beginning in 2014, the KHSAA will re-institute a requirement for officials to attend an instructional camp once every four years in order to officiate various levels of postseason play, with a four-year phase-in period. Though we had talked about the...
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05/09/13 – NFHS Basketball Rules Changes for 2013-2014

Head coaches in high school basketball will be allowed to come onto the court in an effort to break up a fight or keep a situation from escalating. Previously, the head coach could only enter the court if beckoned by an official. This revision to Ru...
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03/25/13 – Clarification on Cold Weather Participation

The office has received several calls from people asking about a "Cold Weather Index" to parallel the existing Heat Index rules and regulations. At the present time, such an index does not exist in terms of a policy to eliminate participation at cert...
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03/18/13 – Part II Exam for Spring Officials is Now Open

For all baseball, softball, and track and field officials, the Part 2 Exam is now available online through midnight Eastern Time on Sunday, March 31.   Login to http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test.  A minimum score of 80 on the ex...
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03/18/13 – NFHS Baseball Part 2 Test Now Online

This is a reminder to all umpires that the NFHS Part 2 Exam is now open and available online.  A reminder, you must score at least 80 on the Part 2 Exam to be eligible for the postseason.  The window to take the test will close at midnight on Sunday,...
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01/30/13 Exos Braces Worn on The Forearm or Wrist Ruled are Illegal for Basketball

Our office has been contacted several time regarding the Exos Brace being worn on the forearm or wrist.     NFHS Basketball Rule 3-5 article 2a states: A guard, cast or brace made of hard or unyielding substance, such as, but not limited to, leath...
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12/21/12 – Originially posted 10/25/12 – BK Official Scorekeeper Shirts and Running Clock Clarification

We have received many calls asking about the official scorekeeper shirt.  The new rule reads that the official scorekeeper must wear a black and white garment to identify themselves at the table for players and officials benefit.  The KHSAA supports ...
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12/11/12 – Baseball Umpire Camp Information

Registration information for the 2013 KHSAA Baseball Umpire Camp has been posted on the KHSAA website.  Go to this link for more information. http://khsaa.org/httpdocs/baseball/umpirescamp.pdf  ...
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12/07/12 Part 2 Testing Ends Sunday

The Part 2 testing period will end this Sunday, December 9 at midnight eastern time.  There will be no make up period for any reason.  If you have not logged in to begin the test we suggest you do that today during business hours.  Our office will be...
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11/26/12 – Basketball and Wrestling Officials Part 2 Test Now Available

The Part 2 Exam is now available online through midnight Eastern Time on Sunday, December 9. Login to http://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test.  A minimum score of 80 on the exam is required to be assigned to officiate postseason pla...
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09/07/12 – Reminder about Weather Interrupted Football Games

Based on the number of inquiries in the last few hours, it seems prudent to remind schools and officials about the required procedures involving interrupted football games. Basically, there is no such thing as a no contest. Regardless of how long or...
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06/21/12 Registration Deadline and Uniform Update

We wanted to remind you all that the deadline to register "on time" is midnight on June 30, 2012.   If you do not meet the "on time" registration deadline it means a couple of things:1) you will be charges a $25 late fee to register after June 302) ...
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06/11/12 Officials Welcome

Welcome to the KHSAA Officials Blog. We hope this this becomes a new and easy way to share information with all of our officials in a more relaxed manner.  This blog will allow us to share information with all of you about items that concern official...
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Sports Information and Media Blog

03/18/24- KHSAA Seeks Fifth Assistant Commissioner (new position)

Assistant Commissioner – Job description and application process. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA), a private, non-profit entity designated by the Kentucky Board of Education to manage high school sports and sport-activities in ...
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03/11/24 – Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® to Tip Off at Rupp Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 11, 2024 The 2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington starting Wednesday, March 13, at 11 a.m. ET. All 15 games of the tournament will be broa...
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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 an...
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02/21/24 – Sweet 16® Media Credential Applications Now Open

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 21, 2024 The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the 2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the 2024 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is now live and can be accessed via credentials.khsaa...
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02/20/24 – Board of Control Approves Draft of 2025, 2026 Football Alignment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 20, 2024 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fifth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Tuesday in Lexington, approving an initial draft football realignment that would be effective for two yea...
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02/16/24 – Swimming State First Round to Start Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 16, 2024 The KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championships presented by UK HealthCare will open with state swimming first round competition across three different sites on Saturday, Feb. 17. Participants from Regions 1...
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02/14/24 – Boys’/Coed, Inaugural Girls’ Wrestling State Championships to Begin in Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 14, 2024 The KHSAA Wrestling State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to return to Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, taking place in full over three days from Thursday, Feb. 15, to Satur...
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02/08/24 – NFHS Announces Football Playing Rule Changes

Home Team Uniform Requirements Clarified in High School Football Rules FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS – Language in the 2024 NFHS Football Rules Book will be changed in an effort to ensure consistent interpretation of the rule regarding require...
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02/08/24 – NFHS Announces Volleyball Playing Rule Changes

Line Judge Procedure Modified in High School Volleyball FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS – Line judges will be required to change sides of the court between sets when teams remain on the same bench. The change in officiating procedure highlights ...
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02/05/24 – Sweet 16® Draw Show to Air Feb. 12 on NFHS Network

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 5, 2024 Pairings for the 2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® will be unveiled on Monday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. ET on the KHSAA's annual Sweet 16® Draw Show. Th...
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02/02/24 – NFHS Announces Field Hockey Playing Rule Changes

Standard Procedure Added for Penalty Corners in High School Field Hockey FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS – A change in high school field hockey rules for 2024 establishes a standardized procedure for the starting of penalty corners. This revisi...
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02/02/24 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group-NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Being Accepted

The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group for 2024-2025. One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen are required to attend the NF...
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02/02/24 – Introducing the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 2, 2024 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will induct its Class of 2024 into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame presented by Roberts Insurance on Sunday, April 28, at the Central Bank Center Ballroom in Lexingto...
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02/01/24 – Bowling State Championships Return to Jeffersontown Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 1, 2024 Championship season will officially kick off this calendar year with the 2024 KHSAA Bowling State Championships presented by UK HealthCare next week in Jeffersontown, taking place Feb. 5-7 at Kingpin Lanes. The t...
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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...
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11/16/24 – Start of Regularly Scheduled Board of Control Meeting Delayed Two Hours Due to Weather

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 16, 2024 The start of this week's fourth regularly scheduled KHSAA Board of Control meeting of the 2023-24 academic year has been delayed two hours due to severe weather conditions. The Board will meet Wednesday, Jan. 17...
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01/08/24 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 2023-2024

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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01/04/24 – The Dairy Alliance Champions High School Athletics With Nature’s Drink

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 4, 2024 The Dairy Alliance, a leader in the dairy industry raising awareness about the nutritional and wellness advantages of dairy milk, is teaming up with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to be its Official...
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01/02/24 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Basketball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 2, 2024 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index rankings for the 2023-24 basketball season have been posted. Initial RPI rankings can be found through the links below: Boys' Basketball Girls' Basketball ...
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12/18/23 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Basketball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 18, 2023 The first official KHSAA statistical leader reports for the 2023-24 basketball season have been posted. Stat leader reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET and will include all teams missing...
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12/13/23 – Two KHSAA Coaches Tabbed as NFHS Section II Coaches of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 13, 2023 Two KHSAA coaches earned 2022-23 Section II Coach of the Year honors from the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Association. Whitley County baseball head coach Jeremy Shope and South O...
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12/11/23 – Football Official of the Year Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 11, 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 ...
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12/06/23 – Tedi Henderson of DuPont Manual Selected to NFHS National Student Advisory Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 6, 2023 Tedi Henderson of DuPont Manual was selected to the inaugural NFHS National Student Advisory Council, which is planned for launch in January 2024. Henderson is one of 16 students nationwide selected to the newly ...
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12/06/23 – George Rogers Clark to Host Cheer, Dance State Championships Over Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 6, 2023 The 2023-24 KHSAA Competitive Cheer State Championships presented by UK HealthCare and the 2023-24 KHSAA Dance State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to return to George Rogers Clark in Winchester ...
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12/04/23 – Media Credentials Now Available for Winter Championships

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for 2023-24 winter state championships (competitive cheer, dance, esports, wrestling, swimming & diving) is now live and can be accessed via credentials.khsaa.org. The media credentialing system for ...
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11/29/23 – UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Football State Finals to Kick Off at Kroger Field

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 29, 2023 The 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Football State Finals will kick off this weekend with all six championship games at Kroger Field on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington. Action gets underway on ...
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11/28/23 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year Award

For the eighth year, UK Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria: The nominee must have overcome illness or injury th...
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11/21/23 – Volleyball Official of the Year Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 21, 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 ...
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11/21/23 – Soccer Official of the Year Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 21, 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 ...
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11/17/23- Vacancy Announcement for Office Manager (Regular, Full-time) – Search Extended

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA), a private, non-profit entity designated by the Kentucky Board of Education to manage high school sports and sport-activities in the Commonwealth, has an immediate need to fill the position of Off...
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11/16/23 – Field Hockey Official of the Year Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 16, 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 ...
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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 implementat...
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11/13/2023 – Starting Spring 24, PlayVS and KHSAA Announce That Esports Will be Free To Participate

At both PlayVS and the KHSAA, our goal is to continue to make esports even more accessible, equitable, and inclusive. We want as many students as interested to be able to experience the benefits of esports. With this school year being a mandatory Tit...
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2023 KHSAA Football Third-Round Playoff Pairings Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 11, 2023 Matchups for all six classes have been set for the third round of the 2023 KHSAA Football Playoffs, which concluded the opening two rounds of regionally based play last Friday. Third-round matchups, formatted wi...
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11/07/23 – KHSAA Announces RefReps Partnership to Address Officials Shortage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 7, 2023 As part of a collective effort to address the shortage of licensed officials in Kentucky, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association has partnered with an officiating education company called RefReps, as announ...
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11/6/23- 5 Tips for Creating a Culture of Caring in Our High Schools

By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Participants in high school sports and performing ...
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10/29/23 – Volleyball State Tournament to Start On Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 29, 2023 The 2023 KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare will begin at multiple campus sites around the state on Monday, Oct. 30, culminating in a central location at George Rogers Clark in Wincheste...
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10/27/23 – Cross Country State Championships Return to Kentucky Horse Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 27, 2023 The 2023 KHSAA Cross Country State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on Saturday, starting with the Class 1A races at 10 a.m. ET (boys) and 10:45 a...
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10/18/23 – Field Hockey State Tournament to Begin In Louisville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 18, 2023 The 2023 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare will begin at multiple sites around the city of Louisville this week, culminating in a central location at Christian Academy-Louisville for ...
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10/16/23 – KHSAA member school students invited to apply for 2024 Kentucky Ag Athletes-of-the-Year

KDA-KHSAA partnership to award six scholarships to Kentucky student-athletes Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2024 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. The p...
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10/16/23 – Soccer State Tournaments to Kick Off Around the State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 16, 2023 The 2023 KHSAA Soccer State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare will kick off at multiple sites around the state this week, culminating in a central location for the final rounds in Lexington on Oct. 25-28 at ...
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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 th...
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10/03/23 – KHSAA Hires Longtime Official Scott Bottoms as Supervisor of Officials Licensing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 3, 2023 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association introduced the newest addition to its staff on Tuesday with the hiring of Supervisor of Officials Licensing Scott Bottoms. "Scott Bottoms brings an abundance of exper...
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09/26/23 – Fall Draw Show to Air Thursday On KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 26, 2023 On Thursday, Sept. 28, the pairings for the 2023 KHSAA Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare will be revealed during the annual Fall Championship Draw Show at 1:30 p.m....
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09/23/23 – Fall State Championships to Begin On Golf Course

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 23, 2023 The 2023-24 KHSAA state championship season will kick off with the 2023 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac Golf State Championships presented by UK HealthCare. The multi-week event will begin Sept. 25-27 with first-rou...
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09/22/23 – Media Credentials Now Available for Fall Championships

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for fall state championships (golf, field hockey, soccer, cross country, volleyball, football) is now live and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org Credentials to each KHSAA stat...
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09/13/23 – 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 ...
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09/12/23 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Football, Volleyball, Field Hockey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 12, 2023 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index rankings for the 2023 football, volleyball and field hockey seasons have been posted on KHSAA.org. Initial RPI rankings can be found through the links below: ...
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09/05/23 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Football, Volleyball, Field Hockey; RPI Rankings Released for Soccer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 5, 2023 The first official KHSAA statistical leader reports for the 2023 football, volleyball and field hockey seasons, as well as the initial KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index rankings for the 2023 soccer season, have been...
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08/28/23 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Soccer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUG. 28, 2023 The first official KHSAA statistical leader reports for the 2023 soccer season have been posted at KHSAA.org. Stat leader reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET and will include all teams m...
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08/23/23- Review Complete for End of Somerset-Perry County Central Football Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2023 A statement from the Commissioner's Office: This information issues football playing rules interpretations and approved administrative remedies proposed by the local assigning secretary involving a crew of sev...
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08/11/23 – KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open

For the 23rd year, the KHSAA will host its HYPE Student Leadership Conference.  Mark your calendars to plan to attend one of the two events scheduled for September 7 or September 8 as both will be held at the Central Bank Center in Lexington WHAT IS...
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08/11/23- Reminders about Approved Amendments to Bylaw 9 for 2023-24 (Basketball Organized Play Prior to Practice)

At the September 22, 2022, Annual Meeting of the membership, the delegates approved an amendment to Bylaw 9 of the KHSAA related to the play of basketball players in competition prior to the start of the season. This change is now in effect. The enti...
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07/27/23 – Cross Country State Championships to Return to Kentucky Horse Park in 2023-24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 27, 2023 After a three-year stint at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course in Paris, the KHSAA Cross Country State Championships will return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington starting in 2023-24. "We would like t...
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07/24/23- Vacancy Announcement for Supervisor of Officials Licensing (Regular, Part-time)

The KHSAA, a private, non-profit entity designated by the Kentucky Board of Education to manage high school sports and sport-activities in the Commonwealth, has an immediate need to fill the part-time position of Supervisor of Officials Licensing. Th...
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07/24/23- Vacancy Announcement for Office Manager (Regular, Full-time)

The KHSAA, a private, non-profit entity designated by the Kentucky Board of Education to manage high school sports and sport-activities in the Commonwealth, has an immediate need to fill the position of Office Manager and Administrative Assistant to ...
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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 nor...
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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" ru...
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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...
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07/10/23 – NFHS Announces Softball Playing Rule Changes

Changes in Pitching Delivery Requirements Approved in High School Softball FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning next year, pitchers in high school softball will be allowed to disengage both feet from the playing surface if the pivot foot ...
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07/10/23 – NFHS Announces Baseball Playing Rule Changes

Electronic Communication Devices from Dugout to Catchers to be Permitted in High School Baseball FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS – The use of a one-way communication device between a coach in the dugout and a team’s catcher for the purposes of c...
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06/30/23- Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry Receives NFHS Citation for Section 2

KHSAA Assistant Commissioner Darren Bilberry was one of eight individuals recognized on June 30, 2023 at the NFHS Annual Summer Meeting in Seattle. The eight 2023 state association Citation recipients are Larry White, Section 1, retired executive dir...
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06/30/23 – Officials Supervisor of the Year Announced

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, as well as a single supervisor of officials from among those sports. Finalists i...
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06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Baseball

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 ...
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06/30/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Softball

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 ...
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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 ...
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06/08/23 – How to Watch Baseball, Softball State Tournaments on KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 8, 2023 The 2022-23 athletic season will officially come to a close this weekend as the semifinal and final rounds of the 2023 Clark's Pump-N-Shop Baseball and Softball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare wrap up...
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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 Tri...
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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 Sta...
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05/29/23 – Tennis State Championships Start Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 29, 2023 The 2023 KHSAA Tennis State Championships presented by UK HealthCare return to the Lexington area on Tuesday, with first serve scheduled for 8 a.m. ET and competition running throughout the morning, afternoon and ...
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05/22/23- Update on Site for State Baseball First and Second Rounds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 22, 2023 The first and second rounds of the 2023 Clark's Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare will now be played at the recently renovated home of the Lexington Counter Clocks on June 1, 2 and 3...
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05/15/23 – NFHS Announces Basketball Playing Rule Changes

Free Throw Procedures and Foul Administration Amended in 2023-24 High School Basketball Rules Changes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning next year, high school basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bo...
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05/10/23 – Board of Control Accepts Reports of Member Survey Results, State Legislation, Officials Licensing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 10, 2023 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, accepting reports of several member surveys and ballots regarding both new and exi...
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05/09/23 – Catch the Bass Fishing State Championships This Weekend on Kentucky Lake

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 9, 2023 The 2023 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championships presented by UK HealthCare will cast on Kentucky Lake on May 12-13 in Calvert City. The two-day event will crown an inaugural girls' state champion in addition to a ...
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05/04/23 – Spring Draw Show Tabbed for May 9 on NFHS Network

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 4, 2023 The pairings for the 2023 Clark's Pump-N-Shop Baseball and Softball State Tournaments presented by UK HealthCare will be decided during the KHSAA's annual Spring Championship Draw Show on Tuesday, May 9, at 1:30 p....
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05/02/23 – NFHS Announces Wrestling Rule Changes

Changes in High School Wrestling Rules Include Allowance of Six Matches in One Day of Competition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS – High school wrestlers will be able to wrestle in six matches in any one day of competition beginning with the 202...
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05/01/23 – KHSAA Student Advisory Group Selected for National Student Leadership Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 1, 2023 Sixteen student-athletes from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been named members of the 2023-24 KHSAA Student Advisory Group. The leaders will represent the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership Su...
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04/24/23 – Esports Spring State Championships to Be Held Wednesday at UK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 24, 2023 After kicking off 2022-23 state competition with last December's winter event, five more state champions will be crowned at the 2022-23 KHSAA Esports Spring State Championships presented by UK HealthCare inside ...
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04/17/23 – Archery State Championships Take Aim Tuesday in Bowling Green

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 17, 2023 The 2023 KHSAA Archery State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to take off Tuesday, April 18, at Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green. Gates will open for participants at 7 a.m. CT and for spe...
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04/14/23- NFHS Announces Swimming & Diving Rule Changes

Risk Minimization Focus of 2023-24 High School Swimming and Diving Rules Changes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS (April 14, 2023) – Swimming stroke changes and a new penalty for close diving board proximity stand out among the high school swimmi...
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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...
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04/11/23 – Two KHSAA Coaches Earn NFHS Section II Coach of the Year Honors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 11, 2023 Two KHSAA coaches earned 2021-22 Section II Coach of the Year honors from the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Association. Conner boys' cross country head coach Ian Johnstone and Ba...
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04/03/23 – Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Available for Baseball, Softball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 3, 2023 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) rankings and the initial stat leader reports for the 2023 baseball and softball seasons are now available. All data is based solely upon the statistical inf...
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03/29/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Basketball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 29, 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...
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03/29/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Wrestling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 29, 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...
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03/29/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Swimming & Diving

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 29, 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...
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03/24/23 – NFHS Announces Competitive Cheer, Dance Rule Changes

Released Inversions, Tosses to Stunts Highlight High School Spirit Rules Changes for 2023-24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS (March 24, 2023) – Two major rules changes for the 2023-24 high school spirit season involve released inversions and tos...
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03/23/23- Basketball Scheduling and Corresponding Dates Reminders for 2023-24 and 2024-25

Nearly two years ago, the Board of Control approved revisions to the corresponding date calendar for basketball necessitated by the annual rollover of calendar dates, the periodic movement of the NCAA championships calendar and the availability of po...
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03/22/23- Off Season Football Activity and Practice Reminders

Based on a series of inquiries in the last day or so, a couple of reminders are necessary for our football schools in an effort to prevent inadvertent violations of the bylaws surrounding football practice and off-season activity. NONE OF THESE PROVI...
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03/13/23 – UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16® to Tip Off at Rupp Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 13, 2023 The 2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington starting Wednesday, March 15, at 11 a.m. ET. All 15 games of the tournament will be broadca...
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03/07/23 – Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16® to Tip Off at Rupp Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 7, 2023 The 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington starting Wednesday, March 8, at 11 a.m. ET. All 15 games of the tournament will be broa...
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03/02/23- NFHS Announces Soccer Playing Rule Changes

Fouls and Misconduct Clarifications Headline High School Soccer Rules Changes for 2023-24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS (March 2, 2023) – High school soccer officials will now have a set of criteria to consider when determining misconduct for ...
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02/27/23 – Recipients Announced for Eighth Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 27, 2023 Cody Ell of South Warren and Laura Neal of Powell County have been selected as recipients of the eighth annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. When former KHSAA Commissioner Lo...
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02/22/23 – Board of Control Approves Adoption of Girls’ Wrestling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 22, 2023 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fifth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving the adoption of girls' wrestling, the solicitation of a site to hold th...
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02/20/23 – Sweet 16® Media Credentials Now Available

The media credentialing system for the 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the 2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is now available online and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org This year’s eve...
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02/16/23 – Wrestling State Championships to Kick Off at First Round Sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 16, 2023 The 2023 KHSAA Wrestling State Championships presented by UK HealthCare will begin with the State First Round on Feb. 18 at both Atherton in Louisville and Ryle in Union. The event will conclude with the State F...
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02/14/23 – Swimming & Diving State Championships Ready to Start in Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 14, 2023 The 2023 KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are scheduled to take off Feb. 16-18 inside the Lancaster Aquatic Center at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. The three-...
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03/2/23 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group-NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Being Accepted

The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group (2023-24). One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen are required to attend the NFHS N...
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02/07/23- NFHS Announces Field Hockey Playing Rule Changes

Loose Equipment in Field of Play Ruled as Foul in High School Field Hockey Rules FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 7, 2023) – A change in high school field hockey rules for 2023 defines loose equipment in the field of play as a foul when the...
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02/03/23- NFHS Announces Volleyball Playing Rule Changes

Coaching Protocols and Jewelry Allowances Highlight 2023-24 Volleyball Rules Changes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 3, 2023) – The expansion of the coaching zone beyond the end line of the volleyball court and the allowance of one assista...
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02/03/23 – Sweet 16® Draw Show Set for Feb. 15 on NFHS Network

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 3, 2023 Pairings for the 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® will be drawn Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. ET on the KHSAA's annual Sweet 16® Draw Show. The d...
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02/03/23 – Bowling State Championships Head to Kingpin Lanes in Jeffersontown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 3, 2023 The 2022-23 KHSAA Bowling State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to take place Feb. 6-8 at Kingpin Lanes in Jeffersontown. The three-day event will begin with Unified and Adapted competition on Mo...
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02/02/23- NFHS Announces Football Playing Rule Changes

Changes in Basic Spot for Penalty Enforcement Headline 2023 High School Football Rules Changes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 2, 2023) – A notable change to Rule 10 of the NFHS Football Rules Book will eliminate the excessive pena...
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01/25/23 Archery Nominations Sought for 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 Archery participants for 2022-2023 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leader...
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01/20/23 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Reveals Class of 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 20, 2023 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will induct its Class of 2023 into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame presented by Roberts Insurance on Sunday, April 30, at the Central Bank Center Ballroom in Lexingt...
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01/18/23 – Board of Control Approves Football Realignment, RPI Revision, Jenkins Placement in Region 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 18, 2023 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving football realignment and revisions to the RPI calculations, as well as...
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2023 Approved Final Football Alignment for 2023 and 2024 Playing Seasons

Class 1A 1- Ballard Memorial, Caverna, Fulton County, Russellville 2- Bethlehem, Campbellsville, Holy Cross (Louisville), Kentucky Country Day 3- Bellevue, Dayton, Newport, Newport Central Catholic 4- Bishop Brossart, Holy Cross (Covington), Ludl...
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2023 DRAFT Football Alignment for Final Consideration

Class 1A 1- Ballard Memorial, Caverna, Fulton County, Russellville 2- Bethlehem, Campbellsville, Holy Cross (Louisville), Kentucky Country Day 3- Bellevue, Dayton, Newport, Newport Central Catholic 4- Bishop Brossart, Holy Cross (Covington), Ludl...
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12/20/22 – Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Released for Basketball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 20, 2022 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) Rankings and the initial stat leader reports of the 2022-23 boys' and girls' basketball seasons are now available. The RPI is a tool developed for all team...
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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 t...
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12/18/22 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 2022-2023

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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12/15/22 – Esports Winter State Championships to Cap Off Calendar Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC.15, 2022 In the KHSAA's final state championship event of the 2022 calendar year, five state champions will be determined with the 2022-23 KHSAA Esports Winter State Championships presented by UK HealthCare inside the UKFC...
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12/08/22 – Competitive Cheer, Dance State Championships Return to George Rogers Clark

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 8, 2022 The 2022-23 KHSAA Competitive Cheer and Dance State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are set to return to George Rogers Clark in Winchester this weekend. The KHSAA Competitive Cheer State Championships wi...
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12/07/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Football

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 7, 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 p...
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12/07/22 – Media Credentials Now Available for Winter Championships

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for winter sports championships (competitive cheer, dance, eSports, bowling, swimming & diving, wrestling) is now live and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org Credentials to...
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12/01/22 – UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Football State Finals Return to Kroger Field

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 1, 2022 The 2022 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Football State Finals will kick off the first of six championship games at Kroger Field on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington on Friday. Reigning Class 1A state ...
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11/17/22- Rupp Arena Signs Multi-Year deal to Continue Partnership with KHSAA

Lexington, KY (November 17, 2022) – The OVG360 managed Rupp Arena is proud to partner with KHSAA to extend the contract to host KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 Tournament and KHSAA Girls Sweet 16 Tournament, keeping the tournament in Central KY for at least 3 mo...
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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 authorizatio...
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11/16/22 – Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Expands Partnership as Official Fuel of KHSAA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 16, 2022 Clark's Pump-N-Shop and the KHSAA announced Wednesday that they have expanded their existing partnership to make Clark's Pump-N-Shop the Official Fuel of the KHSAA through 2025. "The partnership with Clark's Pum...
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11/14/22- Information to Order Football Finals Tickets

It is again time for us to turn on orders for the 2022 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals. Here are some notes about this year’s finals and ticket sales: The games will again be played at Kroger Field at the University of Kentuc...
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11/15/22 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year Award

For the seventh year, UK Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria: The nominee must have overcome illness or injury t...
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11/10/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Volleyball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 10, 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 ...
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11/02/22 – Volleyball State Tournament to Continue at George Rogers Clark

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 2, 2022 For the third consecutive year, the final rounds of the KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament Presented by UK HealthCare will wrap up at George Rogers Clark in Winchester. Cardinal Arena will host four quarterfinal ma...
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11/01/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Soccer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 1, 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 p...
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11/01/22 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Field Hockey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 1, 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 p...
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10/27/22 – Cross Country State Championships to Be Held at Bourbon County XC Course

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 27, 2022 For the third year in a row, the KHSAA Cross Country State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare will be held at the Bourbon County XC Course in Paris. Fans can purchase digital tickets for each class of races...
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10/25/22 – Soccer State Tournaments to Conclude This Week at Frederick Douglass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 25, 2022 The semifinal and final rounds of the 2022 KHSAA Soccer State Tournaments Presented by UK HealthCare will come to an end this week at Frederick Douglass in Lexington. The girls' tournament will kick things off o...
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10/22/22 – Field Hockey State Tournament to Conclude at Christian Academy-Louisville

The semifinals of the ninth annual KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament Presented by UK HealthCare are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, at Christian Academy-Louisville. The first match, featuring Christian Academy-Louisville vs. Assumption, is schedu...
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10/18/22- Enough is Enough: Bad Behavior by Coaches, Parents and Fans Must Stop

Enough is Enough: Bad Behavior by Coaches, Parents and Fans Must Stop By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School A...
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10/17/22- KHSAA member school students encouraged to apply for 2023 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year

KDA-KHSAA partnership to award six scholarships to Kentucky student-athletes Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2023 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. The p...
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10/11/22 – Fall Draw Show to Air Wednesday on KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 11, 2022 On Wednesday, Oct. 12, the pairings for the 2022 KHSAA Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments Presented by UK HealthCare will be revealed during the annual Fall Championship Draw Show at 2 p.m. E...
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10/02/22 – Leachman/KHSAA Golf State Finals Head to Bowling Green

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 2, 2022 The state championship slate for the 2022-23 academic year will crown its first champions with the finals of the 2022 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac Golf State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare this week at ...
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09/23/22 – Media Credentials Now Available for Fall Championships

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for fall sports championships (golf, soccer, field hockey, cross country, volleyball, football) is now live and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org Credentials to each KHSAA Sta...
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09/19/22 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Football

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 19, 2022 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) rankings for the 2022 football season have been posted for all classes at KHSAA.org. Due to the limited number of contests for football compared to the ot...
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09/13/22 – Board of Control Approves Amended Sanctioning Policy, Expansion of Officials Licensing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 13, 2022 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its second regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Tuesday in Lexington, approving an amended sponsorship policy for potential new sports and sport-activi...
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09/07/22 – Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Released for Volleyball, Soccer, Field Hockey; Stat Leader Reports Released for Football

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 7, 2022 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) rankings and the initial statistical leader reports for the 2022 volleyball, soccer and field hockey seasons, as well as the initial statistical leader repo...
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09/07/22 – Volleyball Nominations Sought For Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Award

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year among volleyball participants for 2022-2023 is now open.  This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The li...
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09/06/22 Soccer Nominations Sought for 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 Soccer participants for 2022-2023 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leaders...
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09/02/22 – Golf Nominations Sought for Male & Female Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year among golf participants for 2022-2023 is now open.  This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadersh...
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08/19/22 – HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open

Mark your calendars to plan to attend one of the two KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences scheduled for September 15 (Bowling Green) and September 16 (Lexington). WHAT IS HYPE? HYPE is a one-day student leadership conference where students wil...
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08/08/22- Scam Social Media Account Response

The KHSAA and NFHS are aware of the many phishing attempts made by fake social media accounts. Scammers create these accounts to trick users into sharing posts that contain links to malicious sites and disclosing personal information. The scam accoun...
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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 2...
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07/22/22- Board of Control conducts first meeting of 2022-23 year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 22, 2022 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its first regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year this week in Louisville, one of the six scheduled meetings throughout the school calendar. After compl...
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07/14/22- Guidance for Officials, Rule Organization Focal Points of 2023 Track and Field/Cross Country Rules Revisions

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 14, 2022) — Rules providing consistency and guidance to meet referees were among focal points addressed in the eight rules changes for the 2023 high school track and field and cross country seasons. Two of the most notable cha...
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07/12/22- Jewelry Permitted in 2023 High School Softball Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 12, 2022) — The NFHS Softball Rules Committee has approved the wearing of jewelry in the sport, effective with the 2023 season. Previously, only medical and religious medals were permitted. The removal of the previous Rule 3-2...
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07/11/22- Prohibition of Jewelry Removed in High School Baseball Rules

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 11, 2022) — High school baseball players and coaches will be permitted to wear jewelry in 2023 after the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee voted to remove its prohibition from the rules. Previously, only medical and religious medal...
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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 ...
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06/23/22 – Board of Control Approves Agreed Order Involving Bowling Green High School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 23, 2022 Compiler's Note: The agreed order was amended at the June 23 Board of Control  meeting and required approval and signatures following; The final document is located on the KHSAA website at https://khsaa.org/...
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06/22/22 – Board of Control to Hold Special Meeting on Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 22, 2022 The KHSAA Board of Control is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 23, at 10 a.m. ET inside the KHSAA Office in Lexington. The Board will meet to consider a proposed agreed order addressing an a...
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06/10/22- Additional Revisions Announced in COVID Return to Play Protocol

Additional changes in guidance from the CDC as well as the conclusion of the 2021-22 competitive year have resulted in additional review by the Association and its sports medicine advisors. The KHSAA KMA Sports Medicine Committee met in late May to c...
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06/13/22- Guidance Related to 2021 HB563 (KRS156.070)

THIS GUIDANCE DOCUMENT NOW SUNSET  AND SUPERSEDED BY 2023 SB145 EFFECTIVE JUNE 29, 2023 Background The Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 563 (HB 563) during the 2021 Regular Session, and it became law on June 29, 2021, with full impl...
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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 overa...
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06/08/22 – 2022 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball, Softball State Tournaments to Conclude This Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 8, 2022 The 2022 Clark's Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare and the 2022 Clark's Pump-N-Shop Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare are each set to conclude at the Barnhart Fami...
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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 Championship...
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05/31/22 – KHSAA Tennis State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare to Begin Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 31, 2022 The 2022 KHSAA Tennis State Championships presented by UK HealthCare are scheduled to begin Tuesday at 8 a.m. ET. The first and second rounds of the boys’ competition will kick off at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Co...
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05/17/22 – Baseball, Softball State Tournament Draw Show Set for Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 17, 2022 Pairings for the 2022 Clark's Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament Presented by UK HealthCare and the 2022 Clark's Pump-N-Shop Softball State Tournament Presented by UK HealthCare will be revealed Thursday, May 1...
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05/12/22 – Bass Fishing State Championship to Begin Friday at Kentucky Dam Marina

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 12, 2022 The ninth annual KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship is set to begin Friday at the Kentucky Dam Marina in Gilbertsville. The two-day event will start each morning with the boat launch from Kentucky Dam Marina at...
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05/12/22 – Board of Control approves girls’ basketball hosting extension, volleyball schedule adjustment, state first-round golf format

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 12, 2022 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year this week at the KHSAA Office, approving a variety of items that affect 2022-23 and beyond. The Board agreed...
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05/03/22- Hair Adornment Use Clarified; Shot Clock Guidelines Adjusted in Basketball Rules

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 3, 2022) — The allowance of hair adornments made of hard material has been clarified in high school basketball. Adornments made of hard material are permitted provided they are securely fastened close to the head and do not pres...
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04/28/22 – Spring 2022 KHSAA Esports State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare Slated for Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 28, 2022 The Spring 2022 KHSAA Esports State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare will take place at the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union Esports Lounge at The Cornerstone on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. ...
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04/27/22 – KHSAA Student Advisory Group Tabbed for National Student Leadership Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 27, 2022 Eleven student-athletes from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been named members of the 2022-23 KHSAA Student Advisory Group. The leaders will represent the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership ...
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04/19/22 – Archery State Championships to Begin Tuesday in Bowling Green

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 19, 2022 The 2022 KHSAA Archery State Championships will take place at Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green on Tuesday. Competition will get underway at 9:30 a.m. CT. Following the event, full results will be posted o...
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04/18/22 – Pool Markings Focal Point of 2022-23 High School Swimming and Diving Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 18, 2022) — A collection of new markings for pool facilities constructed or renovated after January 1, 2023, stands out among the high school swimming and diving rules changes approved for the 2022-23 school year. The marking...
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04/15/22- NCAA Issues Additional COVID Eligibility Guidance for 2023-24

The NCAA today issued the following guidance document to the state associations to reflect changes, updates and allowances for students who will initially enroll in NCAA institutions in the fall of 2023. Please carefully review this material and cont...
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04/13/22 – Media Credentials Now Available for Spring Championships

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for spring sports championships (archery, esports, bass fishing, tennis, track & field, softball, baseball) is now live and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Credentials to each KHSA...
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04/11/22 – Official of the Year Winners Announced for Fall Sports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 11, 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 ...
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04/11/22 – Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Released for Baseball, Softball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 11, 2022   The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) Rankings and the initial stat leader reports for the 2022 baseball and softball seasons have been posted at KHSAA.org. The RPI (https://khsaa.org/...
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04/11/22 – Baseball Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Award

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete-of-the-Year among Baseball participants for 2021-2022 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link ...
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04/08/22- Information Relative to Bylaw 7 and CSIET

From the Desk of Chris Page, Executive Director, CSIET The past few years have challenged us to think about how we educate our students in new and different ways. As you look to the 2022-2023 school year, we hope you will continue your important par...
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03/21/22 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group/NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Now Being Accepted

The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group. One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen attend the NFHS National Student Leadership...
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03/16/22 – UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16® set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 16, 2022 The 2022 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center starting Wednesday, March 16, at 11 a.m .ET. Fans can follow all the action through live webcasts at KHS...
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Hair Adornments, Padding Requirements Among Risk-Based Rules Changes Set for High School Spirit in 2022-23

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 11, 2022) — In consideration of expanded inclusivity, rules allowing securely affixed hair adornments such as beads and other devices were recently adopted for the 2022-23 high school spirit season. The change allowing for su...
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03/09/22 – Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16® set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 9, 2022 The 2022 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center starting Wednesday, March 9, at 11 a.m .ET. Fans can follow all the action through live webcasts at ...
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03/08/22 – Ron Kordes Joins National High School Hall of Fame Class of 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 8, 2022 Assumption volleyball head coach Ron Kordes will become the 11th individual from Kentucky to be inducted into the National Federation of State High School Associations National High School Hall of Fame on July 1 ...
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03/07/22 – Recipients Announced for Seventh Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2022 Ella Abney of Frankfort High School and Butler's James Howell have been selected as the recipients of the seventh annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. When former KHSAA Commi...
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03/03/22- Hair Adornments Permitted in High School Soccer

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 3, 2022) – Hair adornments, including beads, may be worn by high school soccer players beginning next fall, provided they are secured in a bun and do not present a safety hazard to the player, teammates or opponents. This cha...
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02/25/22- UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16® Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets for the 2022 UK HealthCare Boys' Sweet 16® State Basketball Tournament are on sale NOW. Go to www.khsaatickets.org to place your order. The bracket for the tournament is at the end of this post. Working closely with our partners at Rupp Aren...
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02/24/22 – Wrestling State Championships set to begin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 25, 2022 The 2022 KHSAA Wrestling State Championships are set to begin Friday in Winchester at George Rogers Clark. Each bout of the two-day competition will be broadcast live by Trackwrestling and available at KHSAA.tv f...
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02/23/22 – 2022 Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Class Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 23, 2022 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will induct its Class of 2022 into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame presented by Roberts Insurance on Sunday, May 15, in the Central Bank Center Ballroom in Lexington...
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02/20/22 – Sweet 16® online media credential system now live

The online media credentialing system for the 2022 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the 2022 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is now available online and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Both of this year’s ...
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02/19/22 – St. Xavier, Sacred Heart earn team titles at 2022 Swimming & Diving State Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 19, 2022 The 2022 KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare concluded this weekend inside the Lancaster Aquatic Center at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. St. Xavier earned the Bo...
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02/19/22- Girls’ Sweet 16® Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets for the 2022 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls' Sweet 16® State Basketball Tournament are on sale NOW. Go to www.khsaatickets.org to place your order. The bracket for the tournament is at the end of this post. Working closely with our partners at Rupp...
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02/17/22- Revised Intentional Grounding, Chop Block Rules Headline 2022 High School Football Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 17, 2022) – A new rules exception that allows a passer to intentionally throw an incomplete forward pass for the purpose of conserving yardage, and the redefining of the term “chop block” – both of which are intended to min...
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02/17/22 – Swimming State Championships continue Friday, Saturday

The 2022 KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare continue with the Boys' and Girls' Swimming State Championships on February, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb.19, respectively, inside the Lancaster Aquatic Center at the U...
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02/17/22 – Board of Control approves football bracketing adjustments, new President-elect; Reviews potential amendments to Bylaws

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 17, 2022 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fifth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year this week at the KHSAA Office, approving adjustments to football bracketing and selecting its 2022-23 Presid...
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02/12/22- Hair Adornment Adjustments, Addition of Team Time-Out Highlight 2022 High School Field Hockey Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 11, 2022) — High school field hockey players may now wear adornments in the hair that do not present a risk to themselves, teammates or opponents beginning with the 2022 season. Previously, hair adornments were limited to t...
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02/11/22 – Diving State Championships Begin Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 11, 2022 The KHSAA Diving State Championships will take place Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Falling Springs Center in Versailles. Gates will open and tickets will go on sale for fans at 9 a.m. ET. Team points accumulated duri...
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02/11/22- Relaxed Hair Adornment, Uniform Rules Among Administrative Changes Set for High School Volleyball in 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 10, 2022) — Hair adornments such as beads are now legal in high school volleyball as long as they are securely fastened and do not endanger other players. This rule change, along with eliminating manufacturer reference...
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02/09/22 – KHSAA Bowling State Championships Conclude at Executive Strike & Spare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 9, 2022 The 11th annual KHSAA Bowling State Championships concluded at Executive Strike & Spare in Louisville on Wednesday. Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys' Team), Broox Golden of Paul Laurence Dunbar (Boys' Singles), Grav...
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02/08/22 – Sweet 16® Draw Show to Air Feb. 11 on CW Lexington, KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 8, 2022 Pairings for the 2022 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® will be revealed Friday, Feb. 11, at 12:30 p.m. ET when the annual Sweet 16® Draw Show is tele...
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02/05/22 – Bowling State Championships to begin Monday at Executive Strike & Spare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 5, 2022 The 11th annual KHSAA Bowling State Championships return to Executive Strike & Spare on Feb. 7-9 in Louisville. The girls’ team and singles competition will open the three-day event with the girls’ team compet...
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02/01/22 – Winter Sports Championship Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for Winter Sports Championships (Bowling, Wrestling, Swimming & Diving) is now live and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Credentials to each KHSAA State Championship event are issue...
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01/21/22 – Revision to Start of FP Softball Season Coincides with Baseball Change (Revised 01/25/22)

The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Office and made some modifications to the playing and postseason schedule for baseball. This change on dates for regula...
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01/21/22- Jenny Elder, Connor Link join KHSAA Executive Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 21, 2022 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association introduced two additions to its Executive Staff this week with the hiring of Event Services and Social Media Director Jenny Elder and Media Relations and Publications...
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01/21/22- Board Adopts Change to Baseball Season for 2022

The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Office and made some modifications to the playing and postseason schedule for Baseball. The Board previously approved ...
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01/20/22- Revisions Announced in COVID Return to Play Protocol

As a result of multiple recent changes and interpretations by the CDC, the KHSAA KMA Sports Medicine Committee met on September 18 to consider revisions to the return to play protocol. Please keep in mind that only the six-day gradual return to play ...
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01/19/22- Board of Control approves expansion of State Qualifiers and Teams, Realignment of Basketball Region 4, Declines to adopt Basketball Shot Clock and Expands Baseball and Softball Seasons

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 19, 2022 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Office, approving changes to the golf playoff format, effective fall 2022. The ch...
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01/12/22 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 2021-2022

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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01/06/22- KHSAA member school students encouraged to apply for 2022 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year

KDA-KHSAA partnership to award six scholarships to Kentucky student-athletes Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2022 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. The p...
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12/28/21 – Wrestling Nominations Sought for Male and Female Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Male and Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among wrestling participants for 2021-2022 is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and lead...
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12/21/21 – Initial Basketball RPI Rankings, Stat Leaders Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2021 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) Rankings and the initial stat leader reports of the 2021-22 basketball season are now available on the Association’s website. The RPI (https://khsaa.or...
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12/15/21 – PlayVS/KHSAA Esports Winter State Championships Decided Thursday at UK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 15, 2021 Four state champions will be determined Thursday afternoon as the PlayVS/KHSAA Esports Winter State Championships head to the UKFCU Esports Lounge at The Cornerstone on UK’s campus. Tickets to the event are o...
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12/09/21 – State Competitive Cheer, State Dance Championships Start Friday at George Rogers Clark

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2021 Ten state championship trophies will be claimed this weekend in Winchester as George Rogers Clark High School hosts the 2021-22 KHSAA State Competitive Cheer (Dec. 10-11) and 2021-22 KHSAA State Dance Champion...
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12/08/21 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year Award

For the sixth year, UK Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria: The nominee must have overcome illness or injury tha...
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12/08/21- KHSAA Announces NFHS State Coach of the Year Honorees for 2020-21 Seasons

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2021 As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year a...
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12/01/21 – 2021 UK Orthopaedics State Football Finals Begin Friday at Kroger Field

For Immediate Release: December 1, 2021 The 2021 UK Orthopaedics State Football Finals begin Friday morning at 12 p.m. with the first of the weekend’s six championship games as Russellville (12-1) takes on Pikeville (13-2) in the 1A title bout at Kr...
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11/03/21 – State Volleyball Tournament Picks Back Up Friday at George Rogers Clark

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 3, 2021 For the second straight year, the remaining rounds of the KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament will play out at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester. GRC’s Cardinal Arena, which became just the ninth hom...
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10/27/21- Immediate Vacancy Announcement for the Position of Communications Director

THE POSITION IS OPEN IMMEDIATELY AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND WILL NOT BE FILLED BEFORE NOVEMBER 14, 2021 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association is accepting applications for the position of Communications Director QUALIFICATIONS (...
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10/28/21 – KHSAA State Cross Country Championships Return to Bourbon County XC Course

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2021 For the second straight year, the KHSAA State Cross Country Championships will be held at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course in Paris. Fans can purchase digital tickets for each class of races at khsaatic...
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10/26/21 – KHSAA State Soccer Championships Resume This Week at Frederick Douglass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2021 The 2021 KHSAA State Soccer Championships resume this week as play moves to Frederick Douglass High School for the boys’ and girls’ semifinals and finals. All six games will be webcast live by KHSAA.tv as part...
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10/21/21 – Field Hockey State Tournament Starts Tonight at Campus Sites

The eighth annual KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament gets started tonight with four quarterfinal matchups at campus sites. Tickets for the state tournament, including tonight’s quarterfinals, are available digital-only and can be purchased at khsaat...
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10/11/21 – Fall Draw Show Airing Wednesday on KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2021 On Wednesday, Oct. 13 the pairings for the 2021 KHSAA Field Hockey, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments will be revealed during the annual Fall Championship Draw Show at 10 a.m. ET. The ...
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10/08/21- Changes in COVID-19 RTA/RTP Implemented Per SMAC Guidance

As they have done since the start of the pandemic, the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) composed of Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) member doctors has held multiple special meetings to continually review the Return to Play Guidance and Re...
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10/04/21-Vacancy Announcement for Entry-Level Event Staff Position(s) (Regular, Full-time)

Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Vacancy Announcement for the position of Event Management Specialist DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESUMES AND COVER LETTER FOR CONSIDERATION: OCTOBER 31, 2021 The Kentucky High School Athletic Associat...
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10/01/21 – Leachman/KHSAA State Golf to Kick Off the 2021-22 State Championships Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2021 The state championship slate for the 2021-22 academic year gets started next week with the 2021 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships (Oct. 4-9) at the Bowling Green Country Club. This is...
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09/22/21 – Board of Control Approves Changes to Wrestling Alignment for 2021-22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2021 The Board of Control held its second meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA offices, during which it approved a draft wrestling alignment that will go into effect for the 2021-22 se...
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09/20/21 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Football

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2021 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings for the 2021 football season have been posted at KHSAA.org for all classes. Due to the limited number of contests for football compared to t...
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09/17/21 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2021 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings for the 2021 field hockey, boys’ and girls’ soccer and volleyball seasons have been posted at KHSAA.org. Football’s RPI rankings will be rel...
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09/01/21 – Stat Leader Reports for Field Hockey, Football, Soccer and Volleyball Now Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 1, 2021 The first statistical leader reports of the season for field hockey, football, boys’ and girls’ soccer and volleyball are available to view at KHSAA.org. The reports include all teams missing stats for no mor...
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08/24/21 – HYPE Student Leadership Conference Registration Now Open

After the cancellation of last year's conference due to the pandemic, the KHSAA is planning to conduct its HYPE Student Leadership Conference in person on Sept. 24 at Central Bank Center in Lexington.  WHAT IS HYPE? HYPE is a one-day student leader...
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08/18/21- Updates and Reminders on Schedule Change and Score Reporting

First off, thank you to our member schools for your help last year in adjusting to a revised method to report scores and schedule updates to the Riherds / KHSAA Scoreboard. GENERAL NOTES FOR ALL SPORTS Some of the methods will necessarily change in...
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08/06/21 – Angolia, White Promoted to New Roles at the KHSAA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2021 KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett today announced the promotion of two members of the KHSAA staff to new positions. Communications Director Joe Angolia will move to serve as an Assistant Commissioner following t...
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07/27/21- Update and Information Relative to NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) for Kentucky High School Students

At its July 23, 2021 meeting, the KHSAA Board of Control heard an update on recent activity at the intercollegiate level regarding NCAA changes with Name, Image, and Likeness. On June 24, 2021, An Executive Order was entered by Governor Andy Beshear'...
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07/26/21 – Board of Control to Determine Lacrosse Sanctioning in September

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2021 The Board of Control conducted its organizational meeting for the 2021-22 academic year on Friday, July 23rd in Newport, during which time it heard various operational reports and status updates from KHSAA staff....
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07/13/21 – Spring Officials, Supervisor of the Year Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2021 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/...
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07/07/21 – Official of the Year Winners Announced for Winter Sports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2021 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/c...
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07/06/21 – Introductory Esports Course Launched by NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Boasting an ever-increasing number of participants, esports (or electronic sports) continues to rise as one of the more popular and unique activity programs for high school students. The National Federation of State High School Ass...
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06/23/21 – Official of the Year Winners Announced for Fall Sports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2021 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/...
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06/22/21 – Seven Former Standout High School Athletes Headline 2021 Class of National High School Hall of Fame

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2021 Former Leslie County High School standout Tim Couch will become the 10th individual from Kentucky to be inducted into the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National High School Hall of ...
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06/17/21 – State Softball Tournament Resumes Friday at UK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2021 The 2021 KHSAA State Softball Tournament (June 18-20) culminates this weekend as the final eight teams head to the University of Kentucky’s John Cropp Stadium. Tickets to the event are only available for purchase...
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06/15/21 – State Baseball Tournament Resumes Wednesday at Legends Field

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2021 The KHSAA State Baseball Tournament (June 16-19) concludes this week in Lexington as the final eight teams visit Legends Field to contend for the 2021 state championship. Tickets to the event are only available f...
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06/11/21 – Friday’s Softball Semi-State Games Postponed Until Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2021 Friday's softball semi-state games have been postponed until Sunday, June 13 at John Cropp Stadium due to severe weather conditions. The rescheduled games will be played on Sunday as follows: 1:30 PM - Boyle Co...
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06/08/21 – Track and Field Championships Begin Thursday at UK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2021 The 2021 KHSAA State Track and Field Championships (June 10-12) begin Thursday morning at 10 a.m. when the 1A Meet gets underway at the University of Kentucky’s Outdoor Track and Field Complex. The 2A Championship...
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06/07/21- Lehmkuhler, Smallwood Named Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 7, 2021 The 2020-21 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated on the campus of Midway University on Monday, as Claire Lehmkuhler (Woodford County) and Jackson Smallwood (Grant County) w...
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05/28/21 – State Tennis Championships Begin Tuesday at UK and Top Seed Tennis Club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2021 The 2021 KHSAA State Tennis Championships (June 1-3) get underway Tuesday at 8 a.m. as the girls’ singles and doubles competition heads to the UK Boone/Downing Tennis Club while the boys’ tournament opens at Top S...
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05/25/21 – Baseball and Softball State Tournament Draws Set for Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2021 The pairings for the 2021 KHSAA State Baseball and KHSAA State Softball Tournaments will be revealed Thursday, May 27 at 1 p.m. as the Draw Show will be conducted at the KHSAA offices and streamed online at KHSAA....
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05/19/21- NCAA Additional Flexibility for High School Seniors in 20-21 Utilizing the SSYP Under SB128

Information relative the additional flexibility granted on May 19, 2021, for 2020-21 seniors who return for supplemental education during 2021-22 is listed in the information at https://bit.ly/3dUJ9us    ...
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05/12/21 – Shot Clock Allowed by State Adoption for High School Basketball in 2022-23

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Beginning with the 2022-23 season, a 35-second shot clock will be permitted in high school basketball games by state association adoption. A proposal for a national rule mandating a shot clock was not approved. A shot clock was am...
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05/12/21 – KHSAA State Competitive Cheer, State Dance Championships Head to George Rogers Clark HS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2021 Multiple state champions will be determined this week in Winchester as George Rogers Clark High School hosts the 2020-21 KHSAA Competitive Cheer (May 13-14) and 2020-21 KHSAA Dance Championships (May 16). Both eve...
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05/10/21 – Recipients Announced for Sixth Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2021 Prestonsburg High School brothers Andrew Martin and Jacob Martin, and North Hardin’s Toné Melton have been selected as the recipients of the sixth annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for the 2020-21 academic ...
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05/10/21- Senate Bill 128: Supplemental School Year Program Additional Guidance Related to NCAA

Information specific to this topic is now included in the compiled SB128 SSYP Informational post at https://bit.ly/3dUJ9us    ...
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05/05/21 – Board of Control Approves Football Playoff Format Changes for 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2021 The Board of Control conducted its final meeting of the 2020-21 academic year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Offices, during which time it addressed the football playoff structure after reviewing the results of a recent...
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05/05/21 – State Bass Fishing Championship Begins Friday at Kentucky Dam Marina

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2021 The eighth KHSAA State Bass Fishing Championship begins Friday morning at the Kentucky Dam Marina when 90 teams compete for the 2021 state title. The two-day KHSAA State Bass Fishing Championship (May 7-8), with Ca...
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04/26/21- Change in Masking Requirements for OUTDOOR Sports and Sport-Activities With Less than 1,000 attendees

Based on today's previously unannounced notice regarding masking from the Governor's Office and the Department for Public Health, immediate changes in all sports and sport-activities conducted outside are being implemented. For all outdoor sports an...
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04/23/21 – Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Released for Baseball and Softball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2021 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) Rankings and the initial stat leader reports for the 2021 baseball and softball seasons have been posted at KHSAA.org. The RPI (https://khsaa.org/rpi-rati...
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04/21/21 – KHSAA State Championships Begin Thursday For Swimming & Diving and Archery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2021 The KHSAA State Swimming & Diving and KHSAA State Archery Championships will be conducted across various sites this week in response to COVID-19 restrictions on indoor events. The non-traditional format ensu...
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04/13/21 – State Archery Championships To Be Conducted Across Four Sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 13, 2021 The 2021 KHSAA State Archery Championships will be conducted next week across four sites in response to COVID-19 guidelines and capacity restrictions. Conducting the championship in this manner will allow the KH...
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04/12/21- Senate Bill 128: Supplemental School Year Program Guidance for Sports and Sport-Activities

For a complete list of the provisions and information related to the implementation of SB128 and the SSYP, please see the following document- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE DOCUMENT...
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04/11/21- Reminders about Off-season Team Sport Allowances and Restrictions

With the conclusion of basketball season, member schools are reminded of the regulations regarding off-season play. There have been no additional adjustments enacted, considered or contemplated at this time by the Commissioner's office or the Board o...
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04/06/21 – Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16® Begins Wednesday at Rupp Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2021 The 2021 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® gets underway Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. when Knott County Central takes on Sacred Heart at Rupp Arena. The Valkyries played in the final game of last year’s G...
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03/30/21 – Boys’ Sweet 16® Returns Wednesday at Rupp Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2021 The 2021 KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16® presented by UK HealthCare Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine makes its return to Rupp Arena on Wednesday afternoon when Knott County Central squares off against Elizabeth...
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03/25/21 – State Wrestling Championships Conclude Saturday at George Rogers Clark HS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2021 The 2021 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships conclude Saturday in Winchester as the event makes its inaugural appearance at George Rogers Clark HS for the final round. Due to COVID-19 attendance restrictions, Sa...
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03/23/21 – Interim Advisory to Basketball Ticket Holders, Rupp Arena Ticket Transfer Process, Between Games and Clear Bag Policy

ELECTRONIC TICKETING This is the first year of a permanent change where the events (and nearly all Rupp Arena and major venue events) will be using electronic ticketing, and no more commemorative or traditional paper tickets will be issued. We ...
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03/22/21 – Last Call for Complete Sets of Tickets to KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® Presented by UK HealthCare & Orthopaedics

A limited number of sets of tickets (books of seats for the entire tournament) are available for the KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® Tournament presented by UK HealthCare and Orthopaedics. The tournament will be held from March 31 to April 3. Due to current CO...
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03/21/21 – State Bowling Championships Begin Monday at Executive Strike & Spare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2021 The 10th-annual KHSAA State Bowling Championships return to Executive Strike & Spare this week with a modified three-day schedule. The boys’ team and singles competition will open the week on Monday, March 2...
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03/19/21 – Fan Cutouts Available for Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet Sixteen®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 19, 2021 The Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® is back!!! Commemorate the return of the Greatest Show in Hoops to Rupp Arena by recognizing yourself or your loved ones with this once in a lifetime opportunity. Celebrate ...
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03/19/21- Welcome Back Media to Winter Championships

From Commissioner Julian Tackett and the staff of the KHSAA. Hello to all of the members of both the Kentucky Press Association and Kentucky Broadcasters Association. When we gathered and then adjourned abruptly at Rupp Arena last March, most of us ...
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03/17/21 – Boys’ Sweet 16® Adds UK HealthCare Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine as Presenting Sponsor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2021 The KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® and event participants around the Commonwealth received a boost this week as UK HealthCare Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine reached an agreement to become the presenting s...
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03/16/21 – KMEA’s John Stroube Named NFHS Heart of the Arts Section 2 Award Winner

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has chosen Kylen Running Hawk, a student at Morris Area High School in Morris, Minnesota, as the 2021 national recipient of the National High School Heart of the Arts...
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Anxiously Awaiting Return of Fans in High School Sports, Performing Arts

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life for almost a yea...
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03/05/21 – Change in Attendance Limitation Recommendation

We have confirmed that officially, effective today, all of the guidance limitations within the Governor's orders on a variety of venues have been changed. The venue recommendations for limitation have been changed throughout the state increasing by t...
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03/02/21 – Sweet 16® Draw Show to Air March 10th on CW Lexington, KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2021 Pairings for the 2021 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® and the KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® will be revealed on Wednesday, March 10th at 12:30 p.m. (ET) when the annual Sweet 16® Draw Show is televised by Th...
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03/01/21 – Wrestling Postseason Update

Dates and sites for the 2021 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships have been determined. Postseason instructions and details will be released in a few days with many more details. These events will be managed through the KHSAA including ticket sales an...
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03/01/21 – Swimming and Diving Postseason Updates

(Updated 3/11/21) Following the February Board meeting, the staff has been working to re-confirm postseason sites while also finalizing plans for the swimming and diving postseason.  The following is the current status of those postseason plans: At...
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03/01/21 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Banquet Set for July 24 in Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2021 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will induct its Class of 2020 into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame presented by Roberts Insurance on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the Embassy Suites Lexington. The ba...
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02/19/21 – Board of Control Updates Status of Winter Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2021 The Board of Control conducted a virtual meeting this week in light of the State of Emergency declared for Kentucky due to severe weather conditions, during which time staff outlined postseason options for th...
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02/01/21 – Initial Basketball RPI Rankings Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2021 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) Rankings of the 2020-21 basketball season are now available on the Association’s website (https://khsaa.org/rpi-ratings-percentage-index/). The RPI is a...
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01/29/21 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 20-21

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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01/27/21 – Three KHSAA Coaches Receive Section II Coach of the Year Honors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2021 Three KHSAA coaches were chosen as Section II Coach of the Year winners for 2019-20 by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association as part of its annual recognition pro...
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01/27/21 – Initial Basketball Stat Leader Reports Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2021 The first statistical leader reports of the 2020-21 season for girls’ and boys’ basketball have been posted at KHSAA.org. The leader reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m., and will include ...
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01/25/21 – 2019-20 National Coaches of the Year Selected by NFHS Coaches Association

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Twenty-three high school coaches from across the country have been selected as 2020 National Coaches of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association. The NFHS, which has been rec...
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01/21/21 – Board of Control Reviews Status of Winter and Spring Sports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2021 The Board of Control held its fourth regularly-scheduled meeting of the 2020-21 academic year on Thursday at the KHSAA Office, conducting a thorough status review of ongoing operations and championship plans. ...
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01/19/21 – Dates Announced for Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet Sixteen®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2021 The dates for the 2021 Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournaments have been set, with the boys’ tournament taking place March 31 through April 3, followed by the Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Swee...
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01/14/21 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year Award

For the fifth year, UK Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria: The nominee must have overcome illness or injury tha...
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01/07/21 – KHSAA Adds FIFA and Madden as Newest Sanctioned Esports Offerings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 7, 2021 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association today announced, in partnership with PlayVS, an expansion of its recognized varsity title offerings to include FIFA 21 and Madden NFL 21 for the upcoming Spring 202...
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12/15/20 – 2020 UK Orthopaedics State Football Finals Head to Kroger Field

For Immediate Release: December 15, 2020 The 2020 UK Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine State Football Finals begin Friday morning at 11 a.m. with the first of the weekend’s six championship games as Kentucky Country Day (10-1) takes on Paint...
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12/10/20- Board of Control Confirms Decision to Start Winter Sports Practice December 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2020 The Board of Control conducted a special meeting on Thursday morning, upholding its earlier decision by a 12-5 vote to begin practice for winter sports on Dec. 14th and regular-season competition on Jan. 4th....
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12/01/20 – Schedule Set For State Football Finals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2020 Following the Board of Control meeting on November 18th, the Association has worked to finalize the order of games for the 2020 UK Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine State Football Finals. The games wil...
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11/20/20- Winter Indoor Sports Delayed, Information for Member Schools

With the Governor's School Closing Order of this past Wednesday (details of which can be seen here) along with the Board of Control decision to delay the start of the indoor winter sports seasons to January 4 (details of which can be seen here), chan...
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11/19/20 – Board of Control Pushes Back Start of Winter Sports Season to January 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2020 The Board of Control conducted its third regularly-scheduled meeting of the 2020-21 academic year on Wednesday and elected to postpone the start of the winter sports season to January 4th by unanimous vote. I...
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11/07/20 – Start of Football Playoffs Delayed One Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 7, 2020 The KHSAA notified member schools this morning that the start of the football playoffs will be delayed one week in an effort to provide schools and school systems time to review their situations and work ...
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11/05/20 – KHSAA Coach of the Year Honorees Announced for 2019-20 Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2020 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 a...
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11/04/20 – State Volleyball Tournament Resumes Friday at George Rogers Clark HS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 4, 2020 The KHSAA State Volleyball Championship will debut in a new venue this weekend (Nov. 6-7) as George Rogers Clark High School hosts the remaining rounds of the tournament starting Friday morning. GRC’s Cardinal...
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10/29/20 – State Cross Country Championships To Debut at Bourbon County XC Course

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 29, 2020 History will be made at the 2020 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships, as the meet makes its debut at the Bourbon County Cross Country Course in Paris. This will mark the first time since 1978 that a state cro...
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10/28/20 – State Field Hockey Championship Rescheduled For Nov. 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 28, 2020 The championship game of the 2020 KHSAA State Field Hockey Tournament has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 at Christian Academy of Louisville’s Centurion Stadium. Provided both teams clear all follow-up pro...
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10/28/20 – KHSAA State Soccer Championships Head to Henry Clay HS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2020 The 2020 KHSAA State Soccer Championships move to Henry Clay High School this week for the boys’ and girls’ semifinals and finals. Each game will be webcast live by KHSAA.tv as part of the NFHS Network, with l...
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10/27/20 – KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament Moving to George Rogers Clark HS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 27, 2020 After full consideration of the available data and the recommendations outlined in the KHSAA's Stage 3 Return To Competition guidelines, the Association has made the determination to move the 2020 State Volley...
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10/26/20 – Field Hockey State Championship Postponed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 26, 2020 Tonight's championship game of the 2020 KHSAA State Field Hockey Tournament is being postponed in response to a single positive COVID-19 test from a participant in Saturday's semifinal round. The Association was ...
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10/22/20 – Field Hockey State Tournament Begins Tonight at Campus Sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2020 The seventh annual KHSAA State Field Hockey Tournament gets underway this evening with four semi-state matchups on campus sites, before moving to Christian Academy-Louisville’s Centurion Field for the semifina...
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10/16/20 – KHSAA.tv to Broadcast Fall Draw Show on Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2020 The pairings for the 2020 KHSAA Field Hockey, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, and Volleyball State Tournaments will be revealed Monday, Oct. 19 when the annual Fall Championship Draw Show is conducted at the KHSAA Of...
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10/15/20 – KHSAA Cross Country State Meet Details & Location

As we approach the Cross Country postseason, the KHSAA wanted to update the membership regarding postseason meets for the sport of Cross Country.  STATE MEET SITE The 2020 KHSAA State Cross Country Meet will be held at the Bourbon County Cross...
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10/02/20 – Leachman/KHSAA State Golf Championships Set For Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2020 The first state championship of the 2020-21 academic year will take place next week, as the 2020 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships (Oct. 5-10) return to the Bowling Green Country Club f...
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10/01/20- Celebrating Return to Play During National High School Activities Month (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.       The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly caused...
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10/01/20 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Football, Soccer, Volleyball and Field Hockey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2020 The first statistical leader reports of the season for football, boys’ and girls’ soccer, volleyball and field hockey have been posted at KHSAA.org. The leader reports will be updated every day at approximately...
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09/17/20- RPI Impact on Cancelled Contests/Open Dates

UPDATED: 10/1/20 As reviewed at the July Board of Control meeting, the following procedure will apply to canceled games during the COVID-19 pandemic with respect to the calculation of RPI. These provisions are subject to revision during the pandemic...
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09/16/20- Board of Control Approves Dates for Winter Sports to Begin Practice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2020 The KHSAA Board of Control held its second regularly-scheduled meeting of the 2020-21 academic year Wednesday morning, approving practice and competition dates for the winter sports and sport-activities of b...
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08/31/20- Clarifications Around Board of Control Approved Waiver of Bylaw 9

REVISED 9/16/20 PER BOARD ACTION REGARDING BASKETBALL PRACTICE STARTING As most school representatives are aware of information already distributed by this office following the meeting, the Board of Control approved a waiver of certain parts of Byla...
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08/21/20- Restart of the Opportunity to Practice and Play Sports

This is being sent to all KHSAA member schools through the Principal and Athletic Director. It is also as a courtesy, copied to Superintendents.   Good afternoon. As most of you are aware, the KHSAA Board of Control voted yesterday to stay on ...
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08/20/20- Board of Control Upholds Decision to Begin Fall Sports September 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2020 The Board of Control held a virtual Zoom meeting Thursday morning, affirming its July position by a 16-2 vote to begin practice for fall sports on August 24th with competition starting the week of September 7th...
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07/31/20- Bylaw and Policy Revisions/Waivers Due to Covid-19

THIS POST IS OBSOLETE AS OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR AND IS MAINTAINED ONLY FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES The following Bylaw and policy considerations and revisions were reviewed by the Commissioner and approved by the Board of Control d...
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08/03/20- Questions and Answers Regarding NFHS Network Pixellot Program

This document represents questions received from KHSAA member schools and districts since the start of the Pixellot donation program. This program was first announced in a post and email from the KHSAA on July 14, 2020. That post is archived at https...
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07/28/20- Board of Control Approves Fall Sports to Begin Practice August 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2020 The Board of Control conducted a virtual meeting Tuesday morning via Zoom, during which time it addressed the future of the 2020 fall sports season. With 17 members voting in favor (and one member abstaining), th...
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07/27/20 – Student-Athlete Participation Rises for the 3rd Straight Year to New Record Totals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2020 Student-athlete participation increased for the third-straight year in Kentucky High School Athletic Association sports and sport-activities to reach record levels in 2019-20. A total of 107,166 rostered particip...
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07/14/20- Healthy at Sports Position Statement

As announcements are made across the country regarding the return to athletics or specific sports, our office will continue to be informed but not necessarily controlled or bound by decisions from other levels of play, as well as other state associat...
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07/13/20- Board of Control Extends Segment 3 Restrictions to August 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2020 The Board of Control conducted its first meeting of the 2020-21 academic year on July 10 in Covington, examining various issues concerning the restart of school-based athletics in relation to the Covid-19 pandemi...
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07/12/20- Segment 3 (Continued Through August 2nd) Guidance

From the Commissioner: I realize that many of you were viewing the Board of Control work session on Friday morning as well as the full Board of Control meeting Friday afternoon, and between those webcasts and the news media coverage, most of wh...
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07/07/20 – NFHS Network Offers Schools Two Free Production Units to Stream Events Through “High School Support Program”

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 7, 2020) — As high schools nationwide continue to deal with the fallout from COVID-19 and make plans for the restarting of activities this fall, the NFHS Network – the leader in streaming live and on-demand high school sports –...
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06/08/20 – Officiating Supervisor of the Year Award Winner Selected

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2020 Despite the unfortunate cancellation of the spring sports season, the Association will still honor the outstanding work and commitment to student-athletes put forth by licensed officials in each spring sport. Each...
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06/05/20 – NFHS to Host First Virtual National Student Leadership Summit

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 4, 2020) — The NFHS hopes to reach thousands of high school students from across the nation July 20-22 with its first virtual National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). This year’s summit marks the 13th national conference for...
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05/18/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Softball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2020 Despite the unfortunate cancellation of the spring sports season, the Association will still honor the outstanding work and commitment to student-athletes put forth by licensed officials in each spring sport. In r...
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05/14/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Baseball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2020 Despite the unfortunate cancellation of the spring sports season, the Association will still honor the outstanding work and commitment to student-athletes put forth by licensed officials in each spring sport. In r...
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05/12/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Track & Field

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2020 Despite the unfortunate cancellation of the spring sports season, the Association will still honor the outstanding work and commitment to student-athletes put forth by licensed officials in each spring sport. In r...
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05/06/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Basketball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2020 Following the completion of the 2020 KHSAA Basketball season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport's Official of the Year Award. Of the 1,782 licensed officials in basketball, Raymond Lightfoot (F...
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05/04/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Swimming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2020 Following the completion of the 2020 KHSAA Swimming & Diving season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport's Official of the Year Award. Of the 204 licensed officials in swimming, Ruth Ann Bode...
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05/01/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Wrestling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2020 Following the completion of the 2020 KHSAA Wrestling season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport's Official of the Year Award. Of the 94 licensed officials in wrestling, Brett Branson (Cincinnati...
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04/30/20- Covid-19 End-of-Year Resources and Guidance

04/30/20- Recommended Guidance issued by the Kentucky Department of Education on end-of-year procedures. Several schools have requested information on best practices for return of school-issued sports equipment, uniforms, and other important materia...
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04/29/20- Revised Covid-19 Policies and Guidance Issued, May 1 to May 31

THESE REVISIONS ARE IN PLACE FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 to MAY 31. THESE POLICIES WILL BE REVIEWED REGULARLY FOR EXTENSION AFTER THAT PERIOD OR REVISION DURING THAT PERIOD AS NECESSARY AS STATE, FEDERAL AND CDC POLICIES AND DIRECTIVES CHANGE RESTRIC...
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04/28/20 – 2020-21 High School Wrestling Rules Changes Address Weigh-In Procedures, Hair-Length Restrictions

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 28, 2020) — As the result of a concerted effort to accommodate the growing number of female wrestlers, the 2020-21 high school wrestling rules changes are headlined by significant adjustments to weigh-in protocol and appropria...
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04/27/20 – Fifth Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarship Recipients Chosen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2020 Mollie Morris (Union County) and Ryan Maynard (Taylor County) have been selected as the recipients of the fifth annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships, which would have been presented during the 2020 Whitaker ...
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04/21/20- Spring Sports Cancellation, Basketball Events Not To Be Resumed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2020 With the announcement yesterday of the recommended closure of all K-12 schools to in-person instruction throughout Kentucky for the remainder of the school year, the KHSAA Board of Control today approved the Com...
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04/16/20 – 2020 KHSAA-KDA Ag Athletes Of The Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2020 FRANKFORT, Ky. — Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles announced the six Kentucky high school student-athletes involved in agriculture that have been named the 2020 Ag Athletes of the Year by the Kentuc...
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04/14/20 – High School Swimming/Diving Rules Changes Clarify Proper Race Finish, Official Timing Procedures

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 14, 2020) — Providing more clarity on a proper race finish and official timing procedures are among the noteworthy high school swimming and diving rules changes for the 2020-21 school year. These topics were among those discu...
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03/13/20- (revised 04/02/20 and 4/17/20)- Athletic Dead Period Instituted for Athletic Programs in All Sports and Sport-Activities Due to Covid-19

This information is in effect, as stated below, through April 30, 2020. Prior to that time, revised guidance and policy will be issued to be effective May 1 as we all collectively work to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus on our campuses and...
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03/30/20- Status of KHSAA Sponsored Events and Deadlines

Updated: 3/31/20, 8:00 a.m. This information is solely a summary of KHSAA events. Other specific information concerning options including the required Coronavirus Shutdown Period is listed elsewhere on the KHSAA website at https://khsaa.org/athletic...
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03/25/20 – Officiating Courses Available for Free Through July 1 on the NFHS Learning Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 25, 2020) — Current high school sports officials, as well as individuals interested in joining the officiating ranks, will be able to access online education courses on the NFHS Learning Center for free through July 1. Since ...
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03/19/20- Spring Sport-Activity Tryout Window Postponed

The KHSAA was made aware of communication sent to member schools from Varsity Spirit (specifically Universal Cheer Association and Universal Dance Association) about "virtual tryouts". This notification was not approved by the KHSAA and as a reminder...
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03/18/20- Refund Options, 2020 Girls’ and Boys’ State Basketball Tournaments

Today (March 18) should have been a day of celebration. Newly crowned Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA girls' state tournament champions and other participants should have been celebrating in their local communities. Downtown Lexington and the entire state sh...
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03/16/20- Update on KHSAA Office Opening/Closing and Staff Availability

In partnership with our State Department of Education, the Governor's office, our member schools, the NFHS and similar to many other state associations, KHSAA staff has been directed to work remotely from home until at least April 10 (revised 4/2/20)...
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03/13/20- Spring Football Practice Eliminated for 2020 for High and Middle Schools

This is being distributed to all KHSAA member schools through the Principal, Superintendent, Athletic Director, Designated Representative. This notice also applies to any middle school (any participants grade 5-8 competing in any way with students en...
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03/12/20- Girls’ and Boys’ State Basketball Tournaments Suspended Indefinitely

Based on additional information and guidance from both the Kentucky Department of Education and the Governor's office in the last hour, at this time, the girls' state tournament is postponed indefinitely effective with the conclusion of game five. Ne...
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03/10/20 – Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® Begins Wednesday at Rupp Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2020 The 2020 Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® (March 11-15) gets underway Wednesday afternoon at Rupp Arena when Elizabethtown faces Bullitt East at 12 p.m. Fans can follow all the action through live webc...
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03/09/20 – Tim Couch Selected To 2020 Class of NFHS National High School Hall of Fame

Seven Former Standout High School Athletes Headline 2020 Class of National High School Hall of Fame Matt Holliday, Alex English, Dave Logan, Tim Couch, Maicel (Malone) Green, Karyn Bye Dietz, Michele Smith Slated for Induction INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Mar...
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03/08/20- Statement on Ongoing KHSAA Activities and the COVID-19 (Corona) Virus

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) is aware and continues to monitor the issues with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We are keenly aware of the recently declared emergency status and the primary purpose for which those declarations were ma...
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03/05/20- Upcoming traffic changes on Upper Street and Avenue of Champions

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 4, 2020) – Lexington visitors and commuters will notice traffic changes in the University of Kentucky area soon. Avenue of Champions, from South Limestone to Lexington Avenue, will be restricted to one-way traffic beginning Mond...
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02/19/20 – Board of Control Votes to Keep Field Hockey as a KHSAA-Sanctioned Sport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 19, 2020 The Board of Control approved a motion during Wednesday’s meeting at the KHSAA Offices for the Association to continue offering Field Hockey as a sanctioned-sport. The vote followed a planned review and evaluatio...
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02/19/20 – Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Head to UK Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2020 The Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships will have a different look this year, with the event moving to the Lancaster Aquatic Center on the University of Kentucky campus. The stat...
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02/18/20 – 2020 Sweet 16® Online Media Credentialing System

The media credentialing system for the 2020 Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournaments is now available online, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Both of this year’s e...
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02/11/20 – KHSAA.tv to Carry State Wrestling Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2020 The 2020 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships, which begin Friday morning at Alltech Arena, will be broadcast by Trackwrestling this year and available at KHSAA.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network. Tickets ...
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02/06/20 – Additional Timing Changes on Play Clock Approved in High School Football Rules

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 6, 2020) — In an effort to eliminate a potential timing advantage gained by the defensive team in high school football, the play clock will be set to 40 seconds – effective with the 2020 season – when an official’s time-out...
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02/06/20- Deadline Extended for 2019-2020 Seeded Basketball District Games

It goes without saying that many schools have missed many days of school recently. While little has been for the weather, when we have likely half of our school districts out of school at various points these last two weeks for illness, it is obvious...
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02/04/20 – State Bowling Championships Begin Thursday at Executive Strike & Spare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2020 The ninth-annual KHSAA State Bowling Championships begin Thursday at Executive Strike & Spare in Louisville with the Unified, Adapted and Singles competitions. The Unified Championship, which is in its fou...
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01/30/20 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Football

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2020 Following the completion of the 2019 KHSAA Football season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport's Official of the Year Award. Of the 938 licensed officials in football, Shaun Williams (Lewis...
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01/28/20 – Sweet 16® Draw Show to Air February 11th on CW Lexington, KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2020 Pairings for the 2020 Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® and the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® will be unveiled on Tuesday, Feb. 11th at 1 p.m. (ET) when the annual Sweet 16® Draw Show is...
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01/27/20 – PlayVS/KHSAA Esports Winter State Championship Decided Thursday at UK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2020 State Champions will be crowned in Rocket League and League of Legends on Thursday, Jan. 30 when the PlayVS/KHSAA Esports Winter State Championship takes place at the Gatton Student Center on the University of...
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01/23/20 – Winter Sports Championship Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Winter Sports Championships (Bowling, Wrestling, Swimming & Diving) is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are ...
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01/16/20 – 2018-19 National Coaches of the Year Selected by NFHS Coaches Association

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 16, 2020)— Twenty-three high school coaches from across the country have been selected as 2019 National Coaches of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association. The NFHS, ...
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01/16/20 – Board Approves Site and Date for Esports Championship, Approves Extensive Survey of Officials’ Fees, Reviews Ongoing Operations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2020 The Board of Control addressed several operational issues at its meeting at the KHSAA offices on Thursday. Among the actionable items on the agenda, the Board approved an offer from the University of Kentucky ...
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01/09/20 – Mingua Beef Jerky Becomes Title Sponsor of KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2020 Mingua Beef Jerky, family-owned in Kentucky since 1994, has become the title sponsor of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® beginning with the 2020 tournament. The agreement expands the existing corporate partnership be...
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12/19/19 – Initial Basketball Stat Leader Reports Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2019 The first statistical leader reports of the 2019-20 season for girls’ and boys’ basketball have been posted at KHSAA.org. The leader reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m., and will include...
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12/18/19 – KHSAA State Dance Championships Set for Saturday at Valley HS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2019 The third KHSAA State Dance Championships will take place Saturday at Valley High School in Louisville, with the Jazz Small, Hip Hop Large, Pom Large and Jazz Large divisions competing at 9 a.m. The second se...
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12/11/19 – Competitive Cheer Championships Head to Alltech Arena Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2019 The eighth annual KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships begin Saturday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. with the All-Girls Small, All-Girls Medium and Game Day Divisions at Alltech Arena. The afternoon session is sch...
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12/04/19 – UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Info

For Immediate Release: December 4, 2019 The 2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl gets underway Friday afternoon at Kroger Field when the first of six championship games slated for this weekend kicks off at 2 p.m. Live webcasts of al...
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11/27/19 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Volleyball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 27, 2019 Following the completion of the 2019 KHSAA Volleyball season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport's Official of the Year Award. Of the 559 licensed officials in volleyball, Mike Wooten (Pad...
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11/26/19 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Soccer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 26, 2019 Following the completion of the 2019 KHSAA Soccer season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport's Official of the Year Award. Of the 525 licensed officials in soccer, Terry Linscott (Radcliff...
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11/26/19 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Field Hockey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 26, 2019 Following the completion of the 2019 KHSAA Field Hockey season, the Association has chosen the finalists for the sport's Official of the Year Award. Of the 43 licensed officials in field hockey, Megan McGrath...
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11/22/19-Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 19-20

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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11/19/19 – Board Reviews Fall Sports Championships and Ongoing Operations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2019 The Board of Control conducted a lengthy review of the recently completed fall sports and each respective championship, while also discussing ongoing operations and issues during the course of its meeting at ...
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2019 KHSAA State Football Tickets Availability

Class 1A, 12/6, 2 pm ET TBA vs TBA Click Here to Purchase Single Game Tickets for the Class 1A game (includes parking) TBA vs. TBA Class 3A, 12/6, 7 pm ET TBA vs TBA Click Here to Purchase Single Game Tickets for the Cla...
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11/01/19- UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athletes of the Year

UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athletes of the Year. This year, winners will be named for both male and female comeback athletes. Athletes should meet the follow...
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11/06/19 – UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Becomes Title Sponsor of KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2019 UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has expanded its corporate partnership with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association with a four-year agreement to become the title sponsor of the Commonwe...
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11/06/19- High School Football Playoffs—A Community Happening

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Many people would agree that their years in high school were ...
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11/05/19 – State Volleyball Tournament Begins Friday in Louisville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2019 The 2019 KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament gets underway Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. when Henderson County takes on Greenwood at Valley High School. The last of eight opening round matches will take place at 8...
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10/31/19 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2020 Inductees Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2019 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will induct its Class of 2020 into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame presented by Roberts Insurance on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the Embassy Suites Lexington. This...
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10/30/19 – KHSAA State Cross Country Championships Set For Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 30, 2019 The KHSAA State Cross Country Championships return to the Kentucky Horse Park this Saturday with the first race of the day slated for 9:30 a.m. A full meet schedule is available on the KHSAA website at http://bit...
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10/29/19 – KHSAA State Soccer Championships Head To Bryan Station HS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 29, 2019 The 2019 KHSAA State Soccer Championships culminate this week with the semifinals and finals at Bryan Station High School. Each game will be broadcast live by KHSAA.tv as part of the NFHS Network, with advance...
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10/25/19 – Field Hockey State Semifinals Set For Saturday In Louisville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2019 The sixth annual KHSAA State Field Hockey Tournament resumes Saturday evening with the Semifinals heading to Christian Academy-Lou. The first match of the night at Centurion Stadium will pit DuPont Manual (18-...
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Kentucky High School Scoreboard Show

The Kentucky High School Scoreboard Show airs every Friday night starting at 10 p.m. (ET).  The Scoreboard Show recaps all of the night’s action from across the Bluegrass. The show can be heard online at WLAP.com, or via WLAP Radio 630 through t...
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10/04/19 – Leachman/KHSAA State Golf Championships Begin Tuesday in Bowling Green

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2019 The fall championship season gets underway next week when the Bowling Green Country Club hosts the 2019 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships (Oct. 7-12). The girls’ tournament begins at 7 ...
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10/01/19 – Fall Draw Show Set For Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2019 The matchups for the 2019 KHSAA Field Hockey, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, and Volleyball State Tournaments will be revealed Wednesday, October 2nd when the annual Fall Championship Draw Show is conducted at the KH...
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09/30/19 – Official KHSAA RPI Rankings Unveiled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2019 The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) Rankings are now available on the Association’s website (https://khsaa.org/rpi-ratings-percentage-index/) following a thorough development and implemen...
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09/27/19 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Spring Sports Championships (Golf, Field Hockey, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Competitive Cheer and Dance) is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Cred...
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09/23/19- KHSAA and Midway University Expand Student-Athlete Awards Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2019 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association and Midway University are expanding their partnership in the Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year Awards program to include recognition for males ...
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09/19/19 – Board Approves Next Steps for Potential Lacrosse Sanctioning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2019 The Board of Control approved a recommendation on Thursday to appoint a sport-specific focus group to study the sanctioning of boys’ and girls’ lacrosse following a survey of the membership. Earlier this mon...
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09/05/19 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Football, Soccer, Volleyball and Field Hockey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2019 The first statistical leader reports of the season for football, boys’ and girls’ soccer, volleyball and field hockey have been posted at KHSAA.org. The leader reports will be updated every day at approximate...
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08/27/19 – Hype Student Leadership Conferences This Week in Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2019 The 19th Annual KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences will be held this week at the Lexington Convention Center (Aug. 29-30). The conferences are a free service provided by the Association for student-athle...
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08/24/19- Parents and Adult Fans: The Biggest Challenge Facing High School Sports Today

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Inappropriate adult behavior at high school athletic events in ...
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06/21/19- Ferguson tabbed Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year for 2018-19

Ferguson tabbed Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year for 2018-19 June 21, 2019 The third annual Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year program concluded when the award winners from the past year were invite...
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07/18/19 – Student-Athlete Participation Reaches Record Levels Once Again

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2019 Student-athlete participation in Kentucky High School Athletic Association sports and sport-activities reached record levels in 2018-19 as 106,931 rostered participants competed across the KHSAA’s 13 sports and s...
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07/17/19- Heat and Humidity Reminders for Member Schools Representatives

With temperatures rising across the state and predictions for record temperatures in the coming days, now is a good time to remind all of our school administrators and coaches of the requirements of the Heat Index and Heat Illness prevention program....
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07/11/19 – Board Finalizes Golf Format; Addresses Tennis Championships and Future of Esports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2019 The Board of Control conducted its first organizational meeting of the 2019-20 academic year on Thursday in Covington, finalizing the format of the state golf tournament while also addressing the calendar for t...
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06/14/19 – State Softball Schedule Adjusted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2019 After nearly continuous consultation with a variety of media outlets and weather professionals, the KHSAA has revised the schedule for the final rounds of the State Softball Tournament. The semifinals will be pl...
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06/07/19 – KHSAA State Softball Postponed Till June 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 7, 2019 Due to this weekend's long-range weather forecast in Lexington, the start of the 2019 KHSAA State Softball Tournament has been postponed to Friday, June 14. The quarterfinal games will be played in a continuous fo...
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06/06/19 – First Logan Billings Scholarships Awarded

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2019 The KHSAA is proud to announce the recipients of the first Logan Billings Memorial Scholarships. Hazard's Bailey Blair and Rowan County's A.J. Hacker received the scholarships by virtue of their selection as Most ...
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Ferguson tabbed Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year for 2018-19

(Special notice courtesy of Midway University. Photo courtesy of Midway University. Photo of KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett, the 2019 winner Maci Ferguson of Russell High School, and Dr. John P. Marsden, President of Midway University) The third ...
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06/04/19 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Baseball and KHSAA Softball State Tournaments Set For Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2019 The 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Baseball and 2019 KHSAA Softball State Tournaments will be held this week in Lexington, with the state baseball tournament returning to Whitaker Bank Ballpark while the state softball ...
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05/29/19 – Triple Threat, Academic All-State Honorees Finalized for 2018-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2019 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association today announced final counts for its “Triple Threat Award” and “Academic All-State” recognition programs for the 2018-19 academic year. In its second year of existence...
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05/29/19 – State Tennis, Track and Field Championships Begin Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2019 The 2019 Top Seed Tennis Club/KHSAA State Tennis Championships and the 2019 KHSAA Track and Field State Meet will be contested this weekend in Lexington, with both events culminating on the campus of the Universit...
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05/14/19 – Top Seed Tennis Club To Sponsor State Tennis Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2019 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has added a new corporate partner, with Top Seed Tennis Club signing on to become the title sponsor of the State Tennis Championships. Located at 777 E. Brannon Road i...
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05/09/19 – Kentucky Proud Park to Host Final Semi-State Games

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9, 2019 Following yesterday’s Board of Control meeting, the KHSAA has reached an agreement with the University of Kentucky to hold the final two unscheduled Semi-State Baseball games at Kentucky Proud Park on June 1st. The...
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05/09/19 – Bass Fishing Championship Begins Friday at Kentucky Dam Marina

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9, 2019 The seventh-annual KHSAA State Bass Fishing Championship begins Friday morning at the Kentucky Dam Marina when 90 teams compete for the 2019 state title. The 90 boats competing at this year’s state championship mar...
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05/08/19 – Board Approves BA/FP Semi-State Sites, Adopts Spectator Conduct Policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2019 The Board of Control conducted its final meeting of the 2018-19 academic year on Tuesday and Wednesday at the KHSAA Offices, approving sites for the upcoming baseball and softball semi-state games while also addres...
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05/02/19 – Bass Fishing Qualifiers for State 2019

The preliminary field for the 2019 KHSAA State Fishing Championships is now set. This year's event will feature 90 boats, all of which qualified based on their performance in one of four regional competitions. All state championship anglers must pre...
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05/02/19 – Leachman Buick GMC Extends Title Sponsorship of State Golf Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2019 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association and longtime corporate partner Leachman Buick GMC have reached an agreement on a contract extension which will see the latter’s sponsorship of the state golf championsh...
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04/29/19- Getting Smart but Acting Foolishly: There is a Solution (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. We communicate on smartphones, drive smart cars, make purchases us...
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04/28/19 – Official of the Year Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2019 The KHSAA honored the top officials for 2019 during the Association’s 26th Annual Officials Recognition Banquet today at the Association's headquarters. The ceremony recognized the finalists for each sport o...
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04/24/19 – KHSAA State Archery Championships Head to Bowling Green Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2019 The KHSAA State Archery Championships will be contested in a new venue in 2019, with the event moving to Ephram White Park in Bowling Green. The state championship gets underway Tuesday, April 30th with the firs...
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04/22/19 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Baseball and KHSAA Softball State Tournament Draws Set for Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2019 The draws for the 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball and KHSAA State Softball Tournaments will take place Tuesday, April 23 at 12 p.m. The draw will be conducted at the KHSAA offices and can be viewed live ...
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04/18/19 – Spring Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Spring Sports Championships (Archery, Bass Fishing, Tennis, Track & Field, Baseball and Softball) is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Credentials to each KHSAA...
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04/16/19 – Official of the Year Candidates Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2019 The KHSAA will honor the top officials for 2019 on April 28th at the Association’s 26th Annual Officials Recognition Banquet. The ceremony, conducted at the KHSAA Offices, honors the finalists for each sport...
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04/01/19 – KHSAA.org Now Features Enhanced Stat Offerings for Baseball, Softball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2019 New for the 2019 season, box scores, cumulative team season statistics and state leaders for baseball and softball will be available at KHSAA.org. For the past two seasons, limited statistical information was...
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03/12/19 – KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® Heads to Rupp Arena for the First Time

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2019 The KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® will make its debut at Rupp Arena this week (March 13-17), as the historic venue plays host to the girls’ basketball tournament for the first time. This year’s tournament will mark...
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03/05/19 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® Broadcast Info, 105.5 FM To Air Games Locally

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2019 The 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® gets underway Wednesday afternoon at Rupp Arena when Knox Central takes on Walton-Verona at 12 p.m. (ET). Fans can follow all the action through live webcasts at K...
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02/25/19 – KHSAA to Award Fourth Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships at Boys’ Sweet 16®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2019 The KHSAA will present the fourth annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships during the 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® to Lance Butler of Paducah Tilghman and Brynne Galloway of Garrard County. Wh...
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02/20/19 – Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Begin Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2018 The 2019 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 21-23) begin Thursday with the boys’ and girls’ diving preliminaries at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on the University of Louisv...
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02/19/19 – Board of Control Addresses Future Postseason Formats for Fall Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2019 The Board of Control reviewed postseason formats and state qualifying for several fall sports during its meeting at the KHSAA Offices on Tuesday. Changes to the state golf qualifying process and golf alignmen...
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02/15/19 – Sweet Sixteen® Online Media Credentialing System

The media credentialing system for the 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ and KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournaments is now available online, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Both of this year’s events will be held...
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02/13/19 – State Wrestling Championships Begin Friday at Alltech Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 13, 2019 The 2019 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships sponsored by the U.S. Army ROTC begin Friday morning at Alltech Arena, with gates opening for fans at 8:30 a.m. and first round matches commencing at 9:30 a.m. Tic...
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02/06/19 – State Bowling Championships Begin Thursday at Executive Strike & Spare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2019 The eighth-annual KHSAA State Bowling Championships get underway Thursday at Executive Strike & Spare in Louisville with the Unified, Adapted and Singles competitions. The Unified Championship, which is in...
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01/31/19 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2019 Inductees Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2019 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will induct its Class of 2019 into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame presented by Roberts Insurance on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Hilton Downtown Lexington. T...
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1/24/19- Dear Mom and Dad, and in some cases, School Personnel: Cool it (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete he...
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01/23/19 – Collins HS to Host Esports Season Zero Championship Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2019 The Season Zero Esports State Championship will be determined Monday at Collins High School, when squads from St. Henry District and Boyle County square off to decide the first state champion in a best-of-thre...
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01/18/19 – Sweet 16® Draw Show to Air Monday, January 28th on CW Lexington, KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2019 Pairings for the 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® and the 2019 KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® will be revealed on Monday, January 28th at 1 p.m. (ET) when the annual Sweet 16® Draw Show is televised ...
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01/16/19 – Board of Control Sets Sites for State Softball and State Archery; Reviews Football Playoff Format

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2019 In its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday at the KHSAA Offices, the Board of Control finalized locations for two spring championships while addressing the future playoff structure for football and cont...
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01/15/19 – Winter Sports Championship Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Winter Sports Championships (Bowling, Wrestling, Swimming & Diving) is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are ...
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01/11/19 – Esports Season Zero Playoff Info, Spring Season Update

The playoffs for Esports Season Zero are underway! Congratulations to Wolves Blue from Wolfe County High School for an undefeated regular season. They will face off against BoCo Black from Boyle County High School in the semifinals next week. A huge...
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12/18/18 – Initial Basketball Stat Leader Reports Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2018 The first statistical leader reports of the 2018-19 season for girls’ and boys’ basketball have been posted at KHSAA.org. The leader reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m., and will include...
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12/12/18 – KHSAA State Dance Championships This Saturday at Frederick Douglass HS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2018 The second KHSAA State Dance Championships will be held this Saturday at Frederick Douglass High School, starting at 9 a.m. with the Jazz Small, Hip Hop Large, Pom Large and Jazz Large divisions. Awards for t...
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12/05/18 – Competitive Cheer Championships Set for Saturday at Alltech Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 5, 2018 The seventh annual KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships will take place Saturday, Dec. 8 at Alltech Arena beginning at 9 a.m. with the All-Girls Small, All-Girls Medium and Game Day Divisions. The after...
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11/27/18 – KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Info

For Immediate Release: November 27, 2018 The KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl returns to Kroger Field for the second-straight year this weekend, when the state football finals are contested Nov. 30th through Dec. 2nd on the University of Kentucky ca...
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11/20/18- Kentucky Student-Athletes Invited to Apply for 2019 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year

Kentucky senior student-athletes with ties to agriculture may apply for one of six scholarships and the honor of being recognized as a 2019 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. The program is a partnership of the Kentucky High School Athletic Associatio...
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11/20/18-Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 18-19

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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11/14/18 – Board of Control Adjusts 2019 Fall Seasons, Sets State Championship Sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 14, 2018 During the course of its meeting at the KHSAA Offices on Wednesday, the Board of Control made adjustments to the 2019 fall sports seasons and finalized sites for this year’s State Baseball and Swimming & D...
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11/09/18- Growing Up in the Digital Age (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association From the Greatest Generation to Baby Boomers, Generation X to Mille...
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10/31/18 – Cross Country and Soccer State Champions Decided This Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 31, 2018 Eight state championship trophies will be awarded this weekend in Lexington with the 2018 KHSAA Cross Country State Meet taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park and the culmination of the KHSAA State Soccer Tourn...
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10/15/18 – 2018 KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Tickets Available Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 29, 2018 (UPDATED 11/5/18) Tickets for the 2018 KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl are available for purchase online at KHSAA.org. Reserved sets (one seat for all six games) are available in the Woodford Reserve Club for $1...
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10/26/18 – KHSAA State Soccer Championships sponsored by the U.S. ARMY ROTC Resume Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2018 The 2018 KHSAA State Soccer Tournament sponsored by the U.S. ARMY ROTC continues Saturday morning with quarterfinal action at Paul Laurence Dunbar HS and Lafayette HS. Four matches will take place at each site...
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10/25/18 – Volleyball State Tournament Begins Friday at Valley HS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2018 The 2018 KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament returns to Valley High School this weekend (Oct. 26-28), with first round action beginning Friday morning when Corbin takes on McCracken County at 9:30 a.m. The openi...
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2018 KHSAA State Football Tickets Availability

Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 ALL Games Click to purchase Woodford Reserve, Field Club Reserved for All 6 Games (includes parking) Class 1A, 11/30, 2 pm ET Beechwood vs. Pikeville Click Here to Purchase Single Game Tickets for the Cl...
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10/19/18 – Field Hockey State Tournament Begins Saturday in Louisville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2018 The fifth annual KHSAA State Field Hockey Tournament begins Saturday morning at Christian Academy-Louisville when Sacred Heart (22-1) takes on Ballard (14-5-1) at 10 a.m. Tickets to the 2018 KHSAA State Field ...
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10/15/18 – Sixty-Eight Member Schools Honored for Exemplary Sportsmanship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15, 2018 Sixty-Eight (68) KHSAA member schools have been identified as having zero disqualified players or coaches during the 2017-18 school year following a final review of the available data. With 596 disqualificatio...
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10/08/18- UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year

UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria: The nominee must have overcome illness or injury that affected their abil...
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10/08/18 – Fall Draw Show Set For This Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2018 The matchups for the 2018 KHSAA Volleyball, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, and Field Hockey State Tournaments will be revealed Wednesday, October 10th when the annual Fall Championship Draw Show is conducted at the K...
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10/02/18 – Girls’ Golf First Round Suspended Due to Darkness

First Round play of the 2018 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Girls' Golf Championship was suspended tonight due to darkness with three groups still out on the course. The first round will resume at 7 a.m. (CT). There will be a short break to compil...
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10/01/18 – Leachman/KHSAA State Golf Championships Begin Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2018 The first state championship trophies of the 2018-19 season will be awarded this week at the Bowling Green Country Club with the 2018 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships. The girls’ tourn...
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09/26/18 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Fall Sports Championships is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the ...
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09/25/18 – Board of Control Addresses Future Championship Formats and Schedules in Several Sports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 25, 2018 The Board of Control conducted its first meeting of the 2018-19 academic year on Thursday, September 20 at the Association offices. Much of the day’s agenda involved ongoing discussion of the future form...
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09/18/18 – 2018 Annual Meeting of Delegates This Wednesday At Lexington Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2018 The KHSAA Annual Meeting of Delegates will be held Wednesday, September 19th at the Lexington Center, starting at 8 a.m. with three information and continuous improvement sessions for athletic administrators...
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09/05/18 – Midway University/KHSAA Field Hockey Female Student-Athlete of the Year Nomination Now Open

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year for Field Hockey is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application...
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08/31/18 – Midway University/KHSAA Golf Female Student Athlete of the Year Nomination Now Open

The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year for girls' golf is now open. This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application ...
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08/27/18 – KHSAA Participation Numbers Reach Record Levels In 2017-18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2018 Student-athlete participation in Kentucky High School Athletic Association sports and sport-activities reached record levels in 2017-18 with 106,214 rostered participants across the KHSAA’s 13 sports and fiv...
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08/24/18 – KHSAA To Host Annual HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Next Week In Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 24, 2018 The 18th Annual KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences will take place next week, with both sessions taking place at the Lexington Convention Center (Aug. 27-28). The conferences are a free service provided ...
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08/24/18 – High School Sports Participation Increases for 29th Consecutive Year (NFHS)

FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018 (7:45 AM EST) INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 24, 2018) — Led by an additional 15,009 participants in girls sports programs, the overall number of participants in high school sports increased for the 29th consecutive ye...
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07/23/18 – Eight Student-Athletes Headed to NSLS; Three Staff Members Appointed to NFHS Committees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2018 Eight student-athletes from across the state will represent the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit, July 23-25, at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, Ind. The eight student-athletes will form th...
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06/05/18 – Bylaw 6 (Transfer Rule) Reminders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2018 The KHSAA has received several inquiries from various parts of the state relative to the potential transferring of student-athletes among and between KHSAA member schools. With the end of the school year upon us, ...
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05/16/18 – State Tennis Site Adjustment for May 17

Due to expected rain tomorrow morning, the sites for tomorrow's 2018 KHSAA State Tennis Championships have been adjusted. Please note the following changes for Thursday: BOYS’ MATCHES All Singles & Doubles 1st and 2nd Rounds will play at Top S...
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05/16/18 – State Tennis, Track and Field Championships Begin Thursday in Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2018 The 2018 KHSAA State Tennis Championships and the 2018 KHSAA Track and Field State Meet will be contested this weekend in Lexington on the campus of the University of Kentucky. The State Tennis Championships (May ...
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05/14/18 – Hieneman Named Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year for 2017-18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2018 The second annual Midway University/KHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year program culminated on the campus of Midway University on Monday as Russell High School’s Sara Hieneman (softball) was named the overall ...
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05/14/18 – New Triple Threat Award Recognizes Three-Season, Multi-Sport Athletes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2018 In an effort to continue the national emphasis and the KHSAA’s own efforts to de-emphasize sports specialization in the athletic culture, the Association recently launched the “Triple Threat Award” program to ...
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05/01/18 – Owensboro Health/KHSAA Softball and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Baseball State Tournament Draws Set for Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2018 The draws for the 2018 Owensboro Health/KHSAA State Softball and 2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournaments will take place Thursday, May 3 at 11 a.m. The draw will be conducted at the KHSAA offices and ca...
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04/24/18 – KHSAA State Archery Championships Set For Thursday at KBA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2018 The 2018 KHSAA State Archery Championships get underway Thursday morning at the Kentucky Basketball Academy in Lexington, with the first of six flights starting at 9:30 a.m. The last flight of the day is set for...
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04/18/18 – Spring Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Spring Sports Championships is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of th...
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03/12/18 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® Broadcast Information, 98.5 FM To Air Games Locally

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2018 The 2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® gets underway Wednesday afternoon at Rupp Arena when Corbin takes on Estill County at 12 p.m. (ET). Fans can follow all the action through live webcasts at KHSAA....
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03/06/18 – St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® Broadcast Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2018 The 2018 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® gets started Wednesday afternoon at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights when Johnson Central faces Owensboro Catholic at 12 p.m. (ET). Fans can follow a...
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02/21/18 – Owensboro Health Announced as New Title Sponsor for State Softball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 21, 2018 The KHSAA State Softball Tournament will boast a new title sponsor in 2018, with Owensboro Health signing on to support an event which has called Owensboro’s Jack C. Fisher Park home for the last 10 years...
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02/20/18 – Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Start Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2018 The 2018 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 22-24) begin Thursday afternoon with the boys’ and girls’ diving preliminaries at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on the University...
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02/02/18 – Sweet Sixteen® Online Media Credentialing System

The media credentialing system for the 2018 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournaments is now available online, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. The St. Elizab...
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01/30/18 – KHSAA Partners With Kentucky Department of Agriculture to Create Ag Athlete of the Year Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2018 The KHSAA has teamed with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to create new college scholarship opportunities for student-athletes involved in agriculture. As part of the 2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Swee...
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01/24/18 – Sweet 16® Draw Show To Air January 31st on CW Lexington, KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2018 Pairings for the 2018 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® and the 2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® will be revealed on Wednesday, January 31st at 1 p.m. (ET) when the annual Sweet...
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01/19/18 – Become an Official – Stay Connected to High School Sports

By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. They don’t normally make the headlines, their names are not in the box...
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01/19/18 – Roberts Insurance To Become Presenting Sponsor of KHSAA Hall of Fame

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2018 Longtime corporate partner Roberts Insurance has expanded its involvement with the Association by agreeing to become the presenting sponsor of the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame. The new agreement will support t...
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Vacancy Announcement for Classified Support Staff Position(s) (Regular, Part-time)

The KHSAA, a private, non-profit entity designated by the Kentucky Board of Education to manage high school sports and sport-activities in the Commonwealth, has an immediate need to fill at least two openings on its support (classified) staff for Adm...
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12/13/17 – First-Ever KHSAA State Dance Championships Set For Saturday in Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2017 The KHSAA’s newest championship makes its debut Saturday at Frederick Douglass HS with the inaugural KHSAA State Dance Championships. In its first year as a KHSAA-sponsored offering, Dance is the fifth sport-...
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12/12/17-Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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12/06/17 – Competitive Cheer Championships Begin Friday at Alltech Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2017 The KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships return to Alltech Arena this weekend, beginning with a new game day division on Friday, Dec. 8. The game day competition begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, with the awa...
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11/29/17 – 2017 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Info

For Immediate Release: November 29, 2017 The state football finals return to Lexington for the first time since 1976 on Friday at 2 p.m. when Beechwood (11-2) takes on Raceland (10-4) in the 1A Championship of the 2017 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonw...
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11/19/17 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2018 Inductees Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2017 LEXINGTON – The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2018 was announced today in a press conference at the KHSAA Offices. The 13 members in this year’s class will be the 31st induct...
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11/14/17 – 2018 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference This Sunday; Football Championship Tickets On Sale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2017 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will hold a press conference on Sunday, November 19 at 2 p.m. to announce the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2018. The Hall of Fame announcement will take ...
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11/09/17- Bylaw 9 Rulings

Recently, the ruling officer for Bylaw 9 handed down sanctions to student-athletes from Lafayette, Frederick Douglass, Scott County, Montgomery County and South Laurel after school administrators proactively self-reported violations to the Associatio...
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11/08/17- High School Playoff Games Again Asked to Honor Veterans at Week 2 Games

Every high school hosting a KHSAA football playoff game is again asked to honor all veterans and active duty military at events near Veteran’s Day. This is a great way to recognize our veterans and active duty military and hopefully reinforce the imp...
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11/02/17 – Fall Championship Weekend Wraps Up Volleyball, Soccer and Cross Country Seasons

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2017 Nine team state titles will be awarded this weekend as the KHSAA’s Fall Championship weekend puts the finishing touches on the 2017 soccer, volleyball and cross country seasons. Six state championship trophies...
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10/26/17 – State Soccer Tournament Continues With Quarterfinal Action Saturday in Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2017 The 2017 KHSAA State Soccer Tournament resumes Saturday morning with quarterfinal action at Frederick Douglass HS and Lafayette HS in Lexington. Four games will take place at each site, with the first games of...
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10/20/17 – Field Hockey State Tournament Begins Tomorrow in Louisville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2017 The fourth annual KHSAA State Field Hockey Tournament gets underway Saturday morning with quarterfinal action at Assumption Green in Louisville. Sacred Heart (18-7) takes on Presentation (7-13) in the first ga...
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10/06/17 – Board of Control Sets State Soccer Sites, Approves New Member School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 6, 2017 During the course of its regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 28 at the KHSAA Offices, the Board of Control accepted a membership application from Danville Christian Academy and finalized sites for the 2017 State ...
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10/02/17 – Leachman/KHSAA State Golf Championships Begin Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2017 The first state championships of the 2017-18 season will be contested this week at the Bowling Green Country Club with the 2017 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships. The boys’ tournament b...
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09/22/17-UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year

UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria: The nominee must have overcome illness or injury that affected their abil...
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08/16/17 – High School Activities Bring Communities Together!

By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is he...
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08/03/17 – Pannell Swim Shop Returns as Title Sponsor of State Swim Meet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 3, 2017 The State Swimming and Diving Championships will have a title sponsor once again, as Pannell Swim Shop and the KHSAA have reached an agreement on a three-year deal beginning with the upcoming 2018 championships. P...
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07/29/17 – KHSAA Recognizes Top Officials During Officiate Kentucky Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2017 With nearly 700 officials in attendance for the first-ever Officiate Kentucky Day, the KHSAA honored its top officials of the 2016-17 season during the day’s festivities at the Marriott Louisville Downtown. The t...
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07/26/17 – KHSAA To Host Officiate Kentucky Day This Saturday In Louisville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2017 The KHSAA will host the first-ever Officiate Kentucky Day on Saturday, July 29 at the Marriott Louisville Downtown in conjunction with the 2017 National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) Annual Summit (Ju...
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07/21/17 – KY High School Basketball Hall of Fame Opens – Celebrating the Essence of the Game

In celebration of the great work by so many individuals through the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches and their allied partners, the KHSAA wishes them the very best of luck as the induct the remainder of their Centennial Class this weekend. ...
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06/15/17 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Championship Game Moved to 11 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2017 The start time for Saturday’s championship game of the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament has been moved to 11 a.m. With the potential for heat index delays on Saturday, the schedule adjustment wa...
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05/20/17 – Track and Field 3A State Meet Interrupted/Terminated Due To Weather

Statement of the Commissioner’s Office Regarding Class 3A Track and Field Meet Suspension and Termination At approximately 9:05 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2017 inclement weather (primarily a lightning storm) surrounding the UK Outdoor Track & Field Co...
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05/05/17 – State Softball and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament Draws to be Held Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2017 The draws for the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament and the 2017 KHSAA State Softball Tournament will take place Monday, May 8 at 11:30 a.m. The draw will be conducted at the KHSAA offices and ca...
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04/26/17 – Statement on Passing of Dunbar Student-Athlete

KHSAA staff was shocked and saddened to learn of today’s tragic incident at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. “The absolute worst part of my job is getting a call like I received Wednesday night with the sudden loss of this young man. Our thoughts a...
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04/18/17 – KHSAA State Archery Championships This Thursday At KBA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2017 The 2017 KHSAA State Archery Championships will take place Thursday at the Kentucky Basketball Academy in Lexington, with the first of six flights getting underway at 9:30 a.m. The last flight will compete at 2:...
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04/10/17 – Spring Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Spring Sports Championships is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of th...
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03/30/17 – KHSAA Revising Office Hours Effective April 3, 2017

Effective April 3, 2017, the KHSAA will have new office hours. The office will open each day at 7:30 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. ET. Logistical and traffic issues (both current and anticipated) in the surrounding area near the office, in particular,...
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03/18/17 – KHSAA To Award Second Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2017 The KHSAA will present the second annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships during tonight’s semifinals of the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® to David Chase Baker from Menifee County and Madison Lauer from T...
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03/13/17 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® Broadcast Information; 98.5 FM to Air Games Locally

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2017 The 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® gets underway Wednesday afternoon at Rupp Arena when Bowling Green squares off against Graves County at 12 p.m. (ET). Fans can follow all the action through live webc...
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03/07/17 – St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® Broadcast Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2017 The 2017 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® begins Wednesday afternoon at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights when Sacred Heart takes on Butler at 12 p.m. (ET). Fans can follow all the action through ...
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02/22/17 – Swimming & Diving Championships Begin Thursday in Louisville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2017 The 2017 KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championships (Feb. 23-25) begin Thursday with the boys’ and girls’ diving preliminaries at the Ralph Wright Natatorium in Louisville. Boys’ diving prelims are set f...
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02/15/17 – Sweet 16® Online Media Credentialing System

The media credentialing system for the 2017 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournaments is now available online, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. The St. Elizab...
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02/14/17 – State Wrestling Championships Begin Friday At Alltech Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2017 The 54th KHSAA State Wrestling Championships will be held this weekend (Feb. 17-18) at Alltech Arena. Gates will open to the public at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, with the first round matches set to begin at 9:30 a....
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02/07/17 – Bowling Championships Begin Thursday, Including KHSAA’s Second Unified/Adaptive Offering

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2017 The first winter championship gets underway Thursday morning with the 2017 KHSAA State Bowling Championships (Feb. 9-10) at Collins Eastland in Lexington. In addition to the singles and team events, this year’...
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02/02/17 – 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Applications Now Open

For the fourth year Whitaker Bank, as part of its continuing title sponsorship of the Boys’ Sweet 16®, and the KHSAA will be presenting four one-time $1,500 scholarships. The scholarships are open to high school seniors that participate in KHSAA sa...
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02/01/17 – Pairings Announced For 2017 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2017 Regional matchups for the 2017 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ and the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® were revealed Wednesday afternoon when the annual Draw Show was broadcast on The CW Le...
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01/27/17 – Winter Sports Championship Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Winter Sports Championships (Bowling, Wrestling and Swimming) is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by ...
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01/25/17 – Sweet Sixteen® Draw Show To Air February 1st on CW Lexington, KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2017 Pairings for the 2017 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® and the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® will be revealed on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. (ET) when the annual Sweet 16® ...
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01/17/17 – Calloway County High School Senior Wins Centennial Logo Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2017Calloway County senior Haley Glynn was chosen as the winner of the Kentucky high school basketball centennial logo contest, as chosen by the Centennial Committee, a collaborative effort between the Kentucky Asso...
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01/12/17 – Board of Control Addresses Alignment Issues, Archery Championship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2017 During the course of its regularly scheduled meeting at the KHSAA Offices on Thursday, the Board of Control addressed alignment issues and championship details in several sports, while also approving a requeste...
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01/05/17 – First Basketball Stat Leaders Report Released

The first weekly statistical leader reports for girls’ and boys’ basketball have been posted at KHSAA.org. Statistics are compiled weekly throughout the season and will be posted to the KHSAA website each week.Statistical entry is required of all mem...
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12/08/16 – Competitive Cheer Championships This Saturday In Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2016The fifth annual KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships will take place this Saturday, Dec. 10 at Alltech Arena in Lexington. The format of the state championship has changed for 2016, with the competition ...
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12/01/16 – 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2016The 1A Championship will open the 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl on Friday night at 7 p.m. (CT) when Beechwood (13-1) takes on Hazard (12-2) at Houchens Industries/L.T. Smith Stadium in B...
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11/26/16 – Revised and Updated Schedule, 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl State Football Finals

With Western Kentucky University's win tonight at Marshall University combined with Southern Mississippi's upset win over Louisiana Tech on Friday, WKU has qualified to again host the Conference USA championship game in Bowling Green. The game will b...
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11/16/16 – Board of Control Extends Sponsorship of Field Hockey For Three Years

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2016On Wednesday, the Board of Control approved a recommendation from staff to continue the sponsorship of Field Hockey through the 2019 state championship. With Field Hockey just completing its third season as a K...
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11/10/16- High School Playoff Games Again Asked to Honor Veterans at Week 2 Games

Through the efforts of a veteran and concerned individual by the name of Robert Williams of Menlo Park, California, there is now a national movement to have every high school and college in the United States honor all veterans and active duty militar...
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11/08/16 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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11/07/16 – Information On Ordering Tickets to 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals

It is again time for us to take orders for advance tickets to the 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals. Here are some notes about this year's finals.The games will be played at Feix Field, Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium at West...
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11/03/16 – Nine Team State Titles Up For Grabs During Fall Championship Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 3, 2016A total of nine teams will earn the title of state champion on Saturday and Sunday as the KHSAA’s Fall Championship weekend wraps up the 2016 soccer, cross country and volleyball seasons. Six state champions wil...
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10/28/16 – KHSAA State Soccer Tournament Continues Saturday With Quarterfinal Action in Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2016The 2016 KHSAA State Soccer Tournament continues tomorrow morning with quarterfinal action at Paul Laurence Dunbar HS and Lafayette HS in Lexington. Four games will take place at each site, with the first games ...
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10/23/16 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Inductees Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 23, 2016The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2017 was announced today in a press conference at the KHSAA Offices. The 11 members in this year’s class will be the 30th inducted into the Daw...
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10/20/16 – Field Hockey State Tournament Begins Saturday; 2017 HOF Press Conference This Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2016The bracket is set for the 2016 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament, which begins Saturday afternoon with quarterfinal action at Assumption Green in Louisville. Christian Academy-Louisville (20-4-1) will take on...
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10/13/16-UK HealthCare Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year

UK HealthCare, through its partnership with the KHSAA, seeks nominations for the Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year, meeting the following criteria:Nominee must have overcome illness or injury that affected their ability to participate in KHSAA sa...
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10/03/16 – Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Golf Championships Start Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 3, 2016The 2016 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships get underway tomorrow morning when the girls’ tournament begins with 7 a.m. (CT) tee times at the Bowling Green Country Club. The girls’ champio...
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9/29/16 – Information, Pairings and Tee Times for State Golf

Information, pairings and Tee Times for day one of the 2016 Leachman Buick●GMC●Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships are now posted. You can access this information by going to the following links: 2016 Leachman/KHSAA Girls State Golf Results/Tee ...
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09/23/16 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Fall Sports Championships is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org.Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the me...
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09/22/16 – Volleyball, Soccer, Field Hockey Draw Show Set For 3:30 PM Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2016The pairings for the 2016 KHSAA Volleyball, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, and Field Hockey State Tournaments will be determined Friday, September 23rd when the annual KHSAA Fall Championship Draw Show is conducted ...
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09/22/16 – Board of Control Approves Unified/Adapted Opportunities in Bowling; Alters State Tennis Format

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2016During its regularly scheduled meeting at the KHSAA Offices on Wednesday, the Board of Control approved a proposal to add Unified and Adapted opportunities in the sport-activity of Bowling, beginning with the ...
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09/20/16 – KHSAA Enters New Partnership With UK Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2016The KHSAA is proud to announce a new partnership with UK Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, which will see the group continue to provide first-rate care at state championship events while also increasing...
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09/20/16 – KHSAA Issues Rulings on Unsporting Acts and Shortened Games in Football

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2016The KHSAA today issued sanctions regarding Bylaw 15 (Practice of Sportsmanship) violations from a pair of football contests, as well as final rulings concerning Bylaw 22 (Contests, Sanctions, Rules, Forfeiture...
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09/12/16 – Athletic Director Institute, Annual Meeting of Delegates on Tap This Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2016Athletic Directors and school administrators from across the state will visit Lexington this week as the KHSAA hosts the first-ever Athletic Director Institute and its Annual Meeting of Delegates. The Athletic...
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09/09/16 – KHSAA to Participate in “Team Up, Speak Up to Fight Concussions” on September 13

 The Concussion Legacy Foundation has created the first ever national concussion education day, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 13. On Team Up Day, millions of athletes will hear a speech from their coach, captain and medical team that encourages t...
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08/29/16 – HYPE Student Leadership Conference This Week in Lexington, Louisville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2016The 16th Annual KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conference will take place this week in Lexington and Louisville. The conference is a free service provided by the Association for student-athletes to learn teamwork ...
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08/25/16 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Football, Soccer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2016The first weekly statistical leader reports of the season for football and boys’ and girls’ soccer have been posted at KHSAA.org. Statistics are compiled weekly throughout the regular season and will be posted to...
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07/28/16 – Board of Control Finalizes Championship Dates for Football, Field Hockey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2016The Board of Control conducted its first meeting of the 2016-17 season on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. During the course of the two-day session, the board participated in a comprehensi...
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07/18/16 – Six KHSAA Student-Athletes Headed to NFHS National Student Leadership Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2016Six student-athletes from across the state will represent the Association this week at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit, July 18-20, at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, Ind. The six student-athletes wi...
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07/12/16 – KHSAA Participation Numbers Reach Record Levels In 2015-16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2016The Kentucky High School Athletic Association enjoyed record participation levels during the 2015-16 season, with 79,805 rostered participants across the KHSAA’s 13 sports and four sport-activities. Participation l...
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07/01/16 – Associate Commissioner Cope Receives NFHS Citation

KHSAA Associate Commissioner Butch Cope was one of eight recipients on Friday of the NFHS Citation for State Athletic and Activity Association personnel. The Citation award is designed to honor individuals who have made contributions to the NFHS, sta...
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06/10/16 – KHSAA To Award Inaugural Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2016 The KHSAA will present the first Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships to Buckhorn’s Abigail Abner and Henry County’s Jakob Beckley on Saturday during the quarterfinals of the Rawlings/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament....
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06/08/16 – Rawlings/KHSAA Baseball and Worth/KHSAA Softball State Tournaments Begin Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2016The 2016 Rawlings/KHSAA Baseball and Worth/KHSAA Softball State Tournaments get underway Thursday at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington and Jack C. Fisher Park in Owensboro, respectively. The Rawlings/KHSAA State B...
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05/26/16 – Republic Bank/KHSAA Track & Field State Meet Begins Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2016The 2016 Republic Bank/KHSAA Track & Field State Meet gets underway Friday afternoon at the University of Kentucky’s Outdoor Track and Field Complex with the 2A Championship starting at 4:30 p.m. The event conti...
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05/13/16 – Kentucky-Indiana Basketball All Star Information

In conjunction with the Bluegrass Sports Commission, the information below relative to the Kentucky-Indiana All-Star series is listed below. Please consider attending this historic event that is being managed by our partners at the Bluegrass Sports C...
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05/12/16 – Board of Control Names Spalding Official Ball Sponsor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2016 The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final meeting of the 2015-16 academic year over a two-day session at the Association’s headquarters May 10-11. Among the various items discussed, the Board reviewed the resu...
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05/10/16 – Bass Fishing, Republic Bank/KHSAA Tennis State Championships Begin This Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2016State champions will be crowned in Lexington and Calvert City this weekend as the 2016 KHSAA Bass Fishing and 2016 Republic Bank/KHSAA State Tennis Championships get underway. The two-day State Bass Fishing Champion...
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05/01/16 – KHSAA Celebrates Top Licensed Officials During Annual Banquet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2016The KHSAA honored the top officials for 2016 during the 23rd Annual Officials Recognition Banquet today at the Association’s headquarters. The ceremony recognized the finalists for each sport or sport-activity in whi...
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04/25/16 – Draw Show For Baseball, Softball and Tennis Set For 12 PM Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2016The draws for the 2016 Republic Bank/KHSAA Tennis Team Championship, the Rawlings/KHSAA Baseball State Tournament and the Worth/KHSAA Softball State Tournament will be determined Wednesday, April 27th at 12 p.m. w...
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04/19/16 – 2016 KHSAA State Archery Championship Set for Thursday at KBA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 19, 2016The 2016 KHSAA State Archery Championship gets underway Thursday morning at the Kentucky Basketball Academy in Lexington. The competition begins at 9 a.m. with the first of six hour-long flights. The four teams wi...
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04/18/16 – KHSAA and Midway University Partner To Create Female Student-Athlete of the Year Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2016The KHSAA is proud to announce Midway University as its first corporate partner to join the Association’s newly created Girls’ Sports Initiative, which aims to showcase and promote girls’ sports in Kentucky. As pa...
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04/14/16 – Spring Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Spring Sports Championships is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org.Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the ...
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04/13/16 – KHSAA Announces Official Of The Year Nominees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 13, 2016The KHSAA will honor the top officials for 2016 on May 1st at the Association’s 23rd Annual Officials Recognition Banquet. The ceremony, conducted at the KHSAA Offices, honors the finalists for each sport or sport...
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03/24/16 – Board of Control Approves Football Playoff Structure in 5A, 6A; Issuance of RFP for Official Ball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2016The Board of Control conducted its fifth regularly scheduled meeting of the school year at the Lexington Center on March 18th, during which time it finalized the playoff format for 5A and 6A, approved the issuance...
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03/14/16 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® Broadcast Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2016The 2016 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16® begins Wednesday afternoon at Rupp Arena when Buckhorn takes on Murray at 12 p.m. Fans can follow the action for all 15 games of the tournament by watching live video w...
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03/08/16 – St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® Broadcast Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2016The 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® gets underway Wednesday afternoon at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights. Fans can follow all the action through live webcasts at KHSAA.tv or listen to the ga...
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03/04/16 – Whitaker Bank Scholarship Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2016As part of its title sponsorship of the Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®, Whitaker Bank awards a one-time $1,000 scholarship to four deserving student-athletes. The winners of this year’s Whitaker Bank Scholarships are Samuel ...
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02/23/16 – Swimming & Diving Championships Begin Thursday; Hall of Fame Tickets on Sale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2016The 2016 KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 25-27) get underway Thursday afternoon at Ralph Wright Natatorium in Louisville with boys’ diving preliminaries at 1 p.m., followed by the girls’ diving ...
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02/20/16 – Sweet 16® Online Media Credentialing System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2016The media credentialing system for the 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournaments is now available online, and can be accessed by going ...
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02/17/16 – KHSAA State Wrestling Championships Begin Friday Morning at Alltech Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2016The 2016 KHSAA Wrestling State Championships return to Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park this weekend (Feb. 19-20). Gates will open to the public on Friday at 8:30 a.m., with the first round matches set ...
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02/16/16 – Former KHSAA Commissioner DeVries To Receive Sue Feamster Trailblazer Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2016Brigid DeVries, the first female commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, will receive the 2016 Sue Feamster Trailblazer Award on Sunday, Feb. 21 when the University of Kentucky women’s ba...
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02/10/16 – KHSAA State Bowling Championships Begin Thursday at Collins Eastland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2016The 2016 KHSAA State Bowling Championships (Feb. 11-12) get underway Thursday morning with the singles competition at Collins Eastland in Lexington. Team champions will be decided on Friday, with the boys’ team...
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02/04/16 – Pairings Announced For 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 4, 2016The pairings for the 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ and the 2016 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® were unveiled Thursday afternoon when the annual Draw Show was broadcast on The CW Lexington ...
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02/01/16 – New Corporate Partnership Makes Chocolate Milk an Official Beverage of the KHSAA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2016The KHSAA unveiled a new corporate partnership with the American Dairy Association (ADA) and the Kentucky Dairy Farm Families on Monday, which will make Chocolate Milk an Official Beverage of the Association. Th...
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01/28/16 – Board of Control Addresses Football Alignment, Bracketing; Baseball Pitch Count; Swimming and Diving State Qualifiers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2016The Board of Control addressed a lengthy agenda during its regularly scheduled meeting at the KHSAA Offices on Thursday, approving a slight “midcourse” adjustment to the football alignment as required by the com...
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01/26/16 – Sweet Sixteen® Draw Show Set For February 4th on CW Lexington, KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2016The pairings for the 2016 St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® and the 2016 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® will be revealed on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. (ET) when the annual Draw Show ...
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01/25/16 – Hall of Fame Journalist Mike Fields Joins KHSAA.org as Contributing Writer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2016KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett announced today that Hall of Fame journalist Mike Fields and his more than 41 years of experience covering high school sports will be joining KHSAA.org as a contributing writer....
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01/21/16 – KHSAA Sanctions Bryan Station and Lafayette Girls’ Basketball Programs for Altercation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2016 The KHSAA has handed down two-game suspensions to a total of seven girls’ basketball players following an altercation between Lafayette and Bryan Station on January 14, 2016. During the incident, violations of ...
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01/20/16 – Winter Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Winter Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials for the bowling, wrestling and swimming and diving state championships.Credentials t...
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01/19/16 – KHSAA Sanctions Graves County Boys’ Basketball for Bylaw 16 Violations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2016 The KHSAA has handed down sanctions to Graves County High School resulting from improper open gym activities involving its boys’ basketball program during the 2014-15 academic year. During the course of its inv...
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01/19/16 – Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16® Scholarship Application Now Open

For the third year Whitaker Bank, as part of its continuing title sponsorship of the Boys’ Sweet 16®, and the KHSAA will be presenting four one-time $1,500 scholarships. The scholarships are open to high school seniors that participate in KHSAA sanct...
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12/28/15 – Board of Control Nominations Sought

Per the provisions of Article IV, Section 2-B, of the KHSAA Constitution, this is to advise you that the term of office for Board of Control members will expire June 30, 2016. The terms of Board members Donna Bumps (at-large, Regions 1-8), Jeff Saylo...
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12/17/15 – First Basketball Stat Leader Reports Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2015The first weekly statistical leader reports for girls' and boys' basketball have been posted at KHSAA.org. Statistics are compiled weekly throughout the season and will be posted to the KHSAA website each week....
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12/11/15 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarship

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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12/10/15 – Competitive Cheer Championships This Saturday At Alltech Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2015The fourth annual KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships will take place this Saturday, Dec. 12 at Alltech Arena in Lexington. Doors open to the public at 8 a.m. with the competition starting at 9 a.m. with the ...
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12/03/15 – Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Broadcast Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2015The 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl gets underway tonight as Pikeville takes on Beechwood in the 1A Championship game at Houchens Industries/L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green at 7 p.m. (...
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11/27/15 – Schedule Set For 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 27, 2015With its win over Marshall on Friday, Western Kentucky University secured its right to host the Conference USA Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. (CT). WKU hosting the C-USA Championship means the...
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11/22/15 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2016 Inductees Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 22, 2015The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2016 was announced today in a press conference at the KHSAA Offices. The 12 members in this year’s class will be the 29th inducted into the Da...
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11/19/15 – Board Approves Revised Schedule For State Baseball, Tennis Tournaments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2015On Wednesday, the Board of Control approved a proposal from KHSAA staff to revise the schedule for the state baseball tournament during its regularly scheduled meeting at the Association’s headquarters. In an e...
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11/16/15 – 2016 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference Set for this Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2015The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will hold a press conference on Sunday, November 22 at 1:30 p.m. to announce the KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2016. The Hall of Fame announcement will take place at ...
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11/10/15 – High School Playoff Contests Asked to Honor Veterans

Through the efforts of a veteran and concerned individual by the name of Robert Williams of Menlo Park, California, there is now a national movement to have every high school and college in the United States honor all veterans and active duty militar...
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11/09/15 – St. Elizabeth Healthcare Announced As Girls’ Sweet 16® Title Sponsor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2015The Kentucky High School Athletic Association announced a new corporate partner in a press conference at the BB&T Arena on the campus of Northern Kentucky University on Monday, revealing St. Elizabeth Health...
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11/05/15 – Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball Champions Decided This Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2015Championship trophies will be awarded to nine teams this weekend as the 2015 KHSAA Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments, and the KHSAA Cross Country State Meet are conducted in Lexington and Louisville. Satur...
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11/05/15 – Commissioner’s Response to BR396 (HB76) Regarding Participation by Non-Public School Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2015Commissioner’s Response to Home School Proposal:“Following the announcement of the bill (BR396) introduced by Representative Stan Lee (R-Lexington) and others on October 30, our office has again received a numbe...
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10/30/15 – Update On Schedule For 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2015The 2015 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl State Football Finals are slated for Houchens Industries/L.T. Smith Stadium on the campus of Western Kentucky University the weekend of December 3-6. Th...
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10/26/15 – 2016 State Bass Fishing Site Announced, Upcoming KHSAA.tv Webcast and Audio Schedule, Lincoln County Sanctioned

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2015During its meeting at the KHSAA Offices on October 20th, the Board of Control reviewed site options for the 2016 KHSAA Bass Fishing Championships. After examining options across the state, the Board ultimately e...
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10/22/15 – Bracket Set For 2015 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2015 The field is set for the 2015 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournament, which begins with the quarterfinal round on Saturday at Bellarmine University’s Owsley B. Frazier Stadium. Saturday’s action begins at 2 p.m...
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10/01/15 – Pairings Set for 2015 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Golf Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2015The first state championships of the 2015-16 season will be contested next week with the 2015 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Championships at the Bowling Green Country Club. The boys’ gol...
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10/01/15 – Volleyball, Soccer, Field Hockey Draw Show set for Friday at 10 AM

The pairings for the 2015 KHSAA Volleyball, 2015 KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, and the 2015 KHSAA Field Hockey State Tournaments will be determined Friday, October 2 when the annual KHSAA Fall Championships Draw Show is conducted at the KHSAA Office...
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10/01/15 – Riherds.com to Sponsor Above and Beyond Awards at All State Championship Events

Riherds.com, a Kentucky-based company headquartered in Smiths Grove specializing in trophies, awards, name tags and signs, will provide the "Above and Beyond" award at each KHSAA state championship event for 2015-16. Riherds.com is proud to be the Of...
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09/30/15 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Fall Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials online.Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to w...
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09/09/15 – KHSAA Annual Meeting of Delegates Convenes Tomorrow At Lexington Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 9, 2015The KHSAA Annual Meeting of Delegates will take place Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Lexington Center. The day’s agenda will include three breakout sessions for athletic directors starting at 8 a.m., followed by the...
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09/02/15 – KHSAA Sanctions Bell County, Taylor County For Bylaw 23 Violations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2015 The KHSAA has handed down sanctions to Bell County and Taylor County High Schools for violations of Bylaw 23 (Limitation of Seasons) resulting from attendance at a preseason football camp the weekend of August...
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08/31/15 – HYPE Student Leadership Conference This Week in Lexington, Bowling Green

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 31, 2015The 15th Annual HYPE KHSAA Student Leadership Conference will take place this week in Lexington and Bowling Green. The conference is a free service provided by the Association for student-athletes to learn teamwo...
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08/27/15 – Triennial Survey Results Highlight Dance For Potential Future KHSAA Sponsorship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2015 During Monday’s Board of Control meeting at the Owensboro Convention Center, KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett presented the results from the Association's triennial survey of the membership, conducted earlier ...
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08/26/15 – Board of Control Reviews Classification and Triennial Survey Results; Approves Several Championship Sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2015The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its first meeting of the 2015-16 school year on Monday at the Owensboro Convention Center. Among the many agenda items discussed, the Board executed a lengthy review of its cu...
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08/25/15 – Initial Football, Soccer Statistical Leader Reports Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2015 The weekly statistical leader reports for football and boys’ and girls’ soccer have been updated at KHSAA.org. Statistics are compiled weekly throughout the regular season and will be posted to the KHSAA webs...
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08/12/15 – KHSAA Fills Assistant Commissioner Opening With Addition of Sarah Bridenbaugh

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2015KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett today announced the hiring of Sarah Bridenbaugh as the Association’s newest Assistant Commissioner. Among her many duties at the KHSAA, Bridenbaugh will oversee the sports of fie...
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08/07/15 – Reminder about Bylaw 9 Allowances for Girls Basketball

The delegates to the KHSAA Annual Meeting in 2014 passed revisions to Bylaw 9 to codify the previous exception to the prohibition on girls' basketball players participating in outside competition once the school year begins if they have been enrolled...
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08/07/15 – Reminder about Bylaw 9 Allowances for Boys Basketball

The delegates to the KHSAA Annual Meeting in 2014 passed revisions to Bylaw 9 to allow a limited exception to the prohibition on boys basketball players participating in outside competition once the school year begins if they have been enrolled in gr...
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07/29/15 – Funeral Services Set for Longtime Staffer John M. Ginn

Funeral services have been set for long-time Physical Plant Director John Ginn who passed away on July 28. Johnny started working for the KHSAA on July 24, 1984, and at the time of his death, was the KHSAA's longest tenured employee, starting three d...
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07/10/15 – Reminders as Football Allowable Helmet Period Begins

THIS NOTICE HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY FURTHER NOTICES AND IS NOT VALID FOR THE 2016 SEASON AND BEYONDWith the dead period ending and most of football coaches starting into fall workouts at various times in the coming days, it is timely to remind each of...
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06/08/15 – KHSAA Seeks Applicants for Assistant Commissioner (Female)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESUMES AND COVER LETTER FOR CONSIDERATION: THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015The Kentucky High School Athletic Association is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Commissioner. Due to the provisions of the Federal Cou...
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06/08/15 – KHSAA Assistant Commissioner Passafiume Accepts Athletic Director Job At Assumption

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2015KHSAA Assistant Commissioner Angela Brown Passafiume, a 1989 graduate of Assumption High School who has served as Assistant Commissioner with the Association since July of 2010, will return to Assumption this fall a...
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06/05/15 – Six Student-Athletes To Represent KHSAA At NFHS National Student Leadership Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2015Six student-athletes from across the state have been selected by the KHSAA to represent the Association at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit, July 20-22, at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, Ind. The six ...
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05/29/15 – KHSAA Adds Marketing Director, Fills Two Openings On Support Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2015KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett announced today the addition of Leah Little as the Association’s new Marketing Director, effective June 15. Little comes to the Association from Brain Box Intelligent Marketing (for...
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05/20/15 – KHSAA Track and Field State Meet Begins Friday Afternoon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2015The 2015 KHSAA Track & Field State Championships begin Friday afternoon at the University of Kentucky’s Outdoor Track and Field Complex with the 2A meet starting at 4:30 p.m. The event continues Saturday morning...
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05/13/15 – Tennis, Bass Fishing Champions Crowned This Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2015The 2015 KHSAA Tennis State Championships and the 2015 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Tournament will be conducted this week in Lexington and Gilbertsville, respectively. The Bass Fishing weigh-ins will be webcast live ea...
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05/13/15 – Board of Control Adopts New Football Compliance Forms, Competitive Cheer Regional Rotation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2015In an effort to assist its member schools in properly regulating new safety standards in football, the Board of Control adopted new compliance forms during a meeting at the KHSAA headquarters on Wednesday. The new f...
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05/08/15 – KHSAA Sanctions Lawrence County, Pike County Central For Bylaw 15 Violations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2015 Following an incident in a varsity baseball game between Lawrence County and Pike County Central on May 5, which led to the termination of the game by the officiating crew in the 6th inning, the KHSAA conducted an ...
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04/28/15 – Baseball/Softball Draw Show Tomorrow at 2 PM; Spring Championship Media Credentials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2015 The annual Draw Show for the 2015 Rawlings/KHSAA Baseball State Tournament and the Worth/KHSAA Softball State Tournament will be conducted at the Association’s headquarters on Wednesday, April 29 at 2 p.m. The D...
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04/27/15 – Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Award Statewide Scholarship Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2015 Graves County’s Emily Whitnell and Rowan County’s Justin Graham were named the 2015 Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards statewide scholarship winners in a banquet at the Association’s headquarters on Sunday. Each hon...
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04/26/15 – KHSAA Celebrates Top Officials At Annual Banquet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2015 The KHSAA honored the top officials for 2015 at the Association’s 22nd Annual Officials Recognition Banquet on Sunday, April 26. The ceremony, conducted at the KHSAA Offices, recognized the official of the year ...
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04/22/15 – Board of Control Approves Recommended Safety Revisions and Future Championship Schedule for Football, Swimming Alignment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2015 The KHSAA Board of Control addressed the NFHS Task Force recommendations on contact restrictions in football during a meeting at the Association’s headquarters on Tuesday, while approving the future order of foo...
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04/22/15-Final Changes Adopted for Football in Response to NFHS Task Force Recommendations

At its regular meeting on April 21, the KHSAA Board of Control adopted policy changes including emergency changes to the bylaws and policies of the KHSAA related to football practice. The draft of changes was released to the membership in March for c...
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04/22/15 – KHSAA Archery State Championships Begin Thursday Morning at KBA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2015 The 2015 KHSAA Archery State Championships will be held tomorrow morning at the Kentucky Basketball Academy in Lexington. The competition begins at 9 a.m. with the first of four hour-long flights. The four teams...
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04/16/15 – Regional Winners Announced For 2015 Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards Recognition Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2015 Thirty-two regional winners have been selected as part of the 2015 Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards Recognition Program. The 32 regional winners will each receive a $350 scholarship, an award from Forcht Bank an...
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04/08/15 – KHSAA Announces Official Of The Year Nominees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2015 On April 26, the KHSAA will honor the top officials for 2015 at the Association’s 22nd Annual Officials Recognition Banquet. The ceremony, conducted at the KHSAA Offices, honors the finalists for each sport or sp...
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04/03/15 – KHSAA Championship Photos, Videos and Programs Available For Purchase

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2015 Fans can relieve all of the excitement from each KHSAA Championship event by visiting KHSAA.org to view and purchase official championship photos, commemorative programs, and complete game DVDs and highlight vide...
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03/25/15 – Sallee To Retire After 16 Years With KHSAA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2015 Longtime Administrative Support Specialist Phyllis Sallee is retiring from the KHSAA at the end of March after 16 years with the Association. Sallee came to the KHSAA in 1999 from the Fayette Count...
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03/24/15 – KHSAA Seeks Support Staff Members to Join Staff

Long-time KHSAA Administrative Support Specialist Phyllis Sallee is retiring from the KHSAA after many years of faithful service. As such, the KHSAA will be looking to fill a total of two positions, Mrs. Sallee's and another that had been vacant appr...
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03/19/15 – Statement on Passing of Ira Combs

Commissioner Julian Tackett issued the following statement upon the death of Ira Combs- "Ira Combs was a larger than life figure whose regular appearance at the Sweet 16 was a source of personal pride, as was his legendary work with the Joe B. Hall ...
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03/12/15 – Whitaker Bank Scholarship Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2015 As part of its title sponsorship of the Boys' Sweet Sixteen®, Whitaker Bank awards a one-time $1,000 scholarship to four deserving student-athletes. The winners of this year's Whitaker Bank Scholarships are Sara...
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03/04/15 – Basketball Region Tournament Updates

Updated as of March 4, 2:30 p.m. Below is a list of updates to basketball region tournament schedules that have been relayed to the KHSAA.  Complete tournament schedules can be found on the KHSAA/Riherds.com Scoreboard. Boys - http://scoreboard.12...
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02/26/15 – KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships Begin Tonight; Hall of Fame Tickets on Sale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 10, 2015 The 2015 KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 26-28) begin tonight at the Ralph Wright Natatorium in Louisville with the boys’ diving preliminaries at 6 p.m. Competition resumes Friday morning with...
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02/20/15 – Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® Media Credentials

The media credentialing system for the 2015 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournaments is now available online, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. The Houchens Indust...
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02/18/15 – State Wrestling Tournament Postponed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18, 2015 In the interest of the safety and welfare of our competitors, coaches, workers and officials, and to ensure that participation experience for the student-athletes is optimal, the KHSAA has postponed the State...
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02/10/15 – KHSAA State Bowling Championships This Week In Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 10, 2015 The 2015 KHSAA State Bowling Championships visit Collins Eastland in Lexington this week (Feb. 12-13), with the singles championship slated for Thursday and the team competition set for Friday. The team champ...
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02/05/15 – Pairings Announced For 2015 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 5, 2015 The pairings for the 2015 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ and the 2015 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® were determined Thursday afternoon when the annual Draw Show was conducted at the WKYT Studios i...
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01/28/15 – Board of Control Approves Revised Archery Competition Rules and Alignment for 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2015 The KHSAA Board of Control finalized competition rules and a new alignment for the sport-activity of Archery in a meeting at the Association’s headquarters on Wednesday morning. After extensive review, the new...
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01/27/15 – Sweet Sixteen® Draw Show Set For February 5th on CW Lexington, KHSAA.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2015 The pairings for the 2015 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® and the 2015 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® will be revealed on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. (ET) when the annual Draw Show is ...
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01/26/15 – Winter Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Winter Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials online. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA ...
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01/14/15 – First Basketball Statistical Leader Reports Released; NFHS Names Mueller, Bender National Coaches of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2015 First Weekly Basketball Statistical Leader Reports Now Available The initial weekly statistical leader reports for boys’ and girls’ basketball have been posted to KHSAA.org. Statistics are compiled weekly thr...
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12/12/14 – KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships This Saturday At Alltech Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2014 The third annual KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships will take place Saturday, Dec. 13 at Alltech Arena in Lexington. Doors open to the public at 9 a.m. with the competition starting at 10 a.m. with the A...
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12/08/14 – KHSAA Sanctions Football Officials, Officials’ Association for Rule Misapplication

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2014 The KHSAA has assessed sanctions against a crew of five football officials and an adjustment to the schedule for future playoff assignments for the local association involved, following a misapplication of the...
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11/18/14 – KHSAA Extends Football Championship Agreement With Russell Athletic, Western Kentucky University Through 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2014 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association officially extended its agreements with Russell Athletic and Western Kentucky University to partner and host the state football finals through 2018 in a press con...
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11/12/14 – Board of Control Upholds Penalties Against Cordia High School; Reduces 2014-15 Suspension to 15 Games

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2014 The Board of Control completed a special meeting on Wednesday morning at the KHSAA Offices to conclude the appeals hearing for sanctions levied against Cordia High School, which recessed on Oct. 22nd. Followi...
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11/05/14 – Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball Champions All Crowned This Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2014 Nine state championships will be decided this weekend as the KHSAA Soccer and Volleyball State Tournaments, and the KHSAA Cross Country State Meet are conducted in Lexington and Louisville. Saturday morning wi...
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11/03/14 – High School Playoff Contests Asked to Honor Veterans

KHSAA State High School Events Honoring Veterans At Events Closest To Veterans Day Through the efforts of a veteran and concerned individual by the name of Robert Williams of Menlo Park, California, there is now a national movement to have every hig...
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11/01/14 – Final End of Season FB TieBreaker Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2014 The calculations for the three-way tie-breaker in football have been posted online at  http://www.khsaa.org/football/2014/threewaytiebreakertodate.pdf. Playoff pairings as well as the instructions and details...
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10/29/14 – Assumption Defeats Mercy, 4-0, To Capture 1st KHSAA Field Hockey State Title

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 29, 2014 Assumption made history on Wednesday night at Bellarmine University's Owsley B. Frazier Stadium, scoring a 4-0 victory over Mercy to capture the first-ever KHSAA Field Hockey State Championship. The Rockets to...
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10/27/14 – Fall Sports Postseason In Full Swing; Hopkinsville Penalized for Bylaw Violations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 27, 2014 Fall Sports Postseason In Full Swing With the Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Golf State Championships already in the books, the postseasons for the remaining KHSAA fall sports are in full swing. The in...
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10/23/14 – Pairings Set For 2014 KHSAA Field Hockey State Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2014 The matchups for the first-ever KHSAA Field Hockey State Championships were decided Thursday night when the quarterfinal draw was conducted at Assumption Green. Quarterfinal action begins Saturday at 2 p.m. wh...
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10/22/14 – Information On Ordering Tickets to Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals

It is again time for us to take orders for advance tickets to the Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals. We hope we can count on your continued support for the twelve teams that make it to the finals. Here are some notes about this year's fi...
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10/20/14 – KHSAA and Special Olympics Announce New Partnership, Unified Sports Opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2014 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics Kentucky announced a new partnership in a press conference at the KHSAA headquarters on Monday, unveiling plans to develop unified sports oppo...
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10/11/14 – St. Xavier; Owensboro Catholic’s John Augenstein Capture 2014 Boys’ Golf Titles

St. Xavier carded a five-over par 293 in both rounds of the 2014 Leachman Buick?GMC?Cadillac/KHSAA Boys' Golf Championship to finish at 10-over par 586 and claim the team title. McCracken County (301-312) and Franklin County (303-310) shared second p...
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10/10/14 – Boys’ Golf First Round Play Suspended Until 7:15 AM Saturday

6:15 PM (CT) - Play was halted in the first round of the 2014 Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA Boys' Golf State Tournament at 4:44 p.m. on Friday due to heavy rainfall and standing water on the course. After evaluating the course conditions, the dec...
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10/08/14 – Sacred Heart; Shelby County’s Madison Thomas Claim 2014 Girls’ Golf Titles

Sacred Heart defeated Henry Clay on the first playoff hole, 21-23, to win the 2014 Leachman Buick?GMC?Cadillac/KHSAA Girls' Golf Championship, after both teams finished with matching 645 totals over 36 holes. Shelby County's Madison Thomas fired a 6...
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10/06/14 – Girls’ Golf Practice Rounds Complete; First Round On As Scheduled

6:00 PM (CT) - Monday's practice round for the 2014 Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA Girls' Golf State Tournament is complete. Tuesday's first round competition is on as scheduled at this time, starting at 7 a.m. (CT). Please continue to check khsa...
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10/02/14 – Pairings and Tee Times Set for State Golf

Pairings and Tee Times for the Leachman Buick?GMC?Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships are now posted on the KHSAA website. You can access this information by going to the following links and clicking on Pairings at the top of the page: http://kh...
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10/01/14 – Volleyball, Soccer Draw Show Scheduled For Thursday at 2 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2014 The pairings for the 2014 KHSAA Volleyball and 2014 KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer State Tournaments will be decided Thursday, October 2 when the annual Draw Show is conducted at the KHSAA Offices at 2 p.m. The ...
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09/30/14 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the Fall Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials online. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to...
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09/29/14 – Four Measures Receive Approval at Annual Meeting

At the Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA, four proposals received the votes necessary for approval. The membership was represented by 215 of the schools (out of 277 members), a turnout very comparable to the past few years, with 144 votes...
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09/15/14 – Tackett to Receive Award From Kentucky Medical Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2014 KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett will be awarded the 2014 Kentucky Medical Association Debra K. Best Outstanding Layperson Award during the KMA's President's Installation and Awards Dinner in Louisville on ...
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09/10/14 – Board of Control Sets Special Meeting In October

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2014 The Board of Control conducted its first meeting since the start of the 2014-15 academic year at the KHSAA Office on Wednesday morning. In a meeting revolving mainly around board policies and procedures, the...
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09/03/14 – First Football, Soccer Statistical Leader Reports Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2014 The initial weekly statistical leader reports for football and boys’ and girls’ soccer have been posted to KHSAA.org. Statistics are compiled weekly throughout the regular season and will be posted to the KHS...
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08/21/14 – HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Take Place Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2014 The 14th Annual HYPE KHSAA Student Leadership Conference will be conducted next week in Lexington and Bowling Green. The conference is a free service provided by the Association for student-athletes to learn te...
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08/12/14 – North Hardin’s Webb, Bryan Station’s Broadnax Named Kentucky Track & Field Coaches of the Year By USTFCCCA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2014  The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) today announced the state-by-state winners of its inaugural High School Coach of the Year award. One boys coach and one girls coach w...
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08/06/14 – Commissioner’s Response to Home School Proposal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2014 Commissioner’s Response to Home School Proposal “Following the announcement of the bill introduced by Representative Stan Lee (R-Lexington) on Tuesday, our office has received a number of phone calls and emails...
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08/05/14 – KHSAA Participation Numbers Released for 2013-14; Sport-Activities See Significant Increase

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2014 Despite the consolidation of three schools prior to the 2013-14 academic year, participation across Kentucky rose by 2.4 percent in 2013-14, with nearly 50,000 student-athletes occupying a total of 78,687 roster ...
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07/28/14 – Cordia High School Receives Sanctions From KHSAA; Boys’ Basketball Team Suspended From Play in 2014-15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2014  The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has handed down sanctions to Cordia High School following a nearly yearlong investigation for violations of KHSAA bylaws including Bylaw 1 (Responsibility of Eligibi...
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07/15/14 – Board of Control Recommends Use of Protective Head Gear in Softball; Makes Football Alignment Adjustment

Board of Control Recommends Use of Protective Head Gear in Softball; Makes Football Alignment Adjustment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2014 The Board of Control conducted its first meeting of the 2014-15 academic year at the Bank of Kentucky Cent...
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07/10/14 – Reminder about Changes in Football Preseason Practice Rules

The changes that were made by the delegates at the 2013 Annual Meeting of schools have been given final approval in the last few days, and are therefore in effect immediately for the 2014 football preseason. The preseason has been restructured as fo...
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06/08/14 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2015 Inductees Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014  DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2015 INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED LEXINGTON – The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2015 was announced today in a press conference at the KHSAA...
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06/06/14 – Statement on Ending of Ashland Blazer-Johnson Central Softball Game

During the 7th inning of game 14 of the Worth/KHSAA State Softball Tournament (a consolation bracket elimination contest) a judgement call was made by the umpiring crew which in hindsight, and upon postgame review by the KHSAA staff, was in error. Th...
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06/05/14 – Softball Title Sponsor Reminder

TITLE PARTNERSHIP WITH WORTHWhen referring to the softball state tournament, the tournament’s full name, the Worth/KHSAA Softball State Tournament should be used in all first references, without exception. In subsequent references, it is acceptable t...
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06/03/14 – 2015 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference Set For Sunday, June 8

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will hold a press conference on Sunday, June 8 at 1:30 p.m. to announce the KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2015. The Hall of Fame announcement will take place at the KHSAA Offices in Lexington (2280 Executiv...
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06/03/14 – Baseball Title Sponsor Reminder

TITLE PARTNERSHIP WITH RAWLINGSWhen referring to the baseball state tournament, the tournament’s full name, the Rawlings/KHSAA Baseball State Tournament should be used in all first references, without exception. In subsequent references, it is accept...
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05/14/14 – KHSAA Tennis State Championships Begin Tonight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2014  The 2014 KHSAA Tennis State Championships (May 14-17) begin tonight at 5 p.m. with the boys’ and girls’ team semifinals at the University of Kentucky’s Boone/Downing Tennis Complex. The team finals will take plac...
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05/13/14 – Board of Control Approves Future Championship Sites, Football Alignment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2014  During Tuesday’s scheduled meeting at the KHSAA Office, the Board of Control awarded the girls’ basketball state tournament to the Bank of Kentucky Center and Northern Kentucky University for 2016 and 2017, while...
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04/30/14 – Spring Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA's online media credentialing system for the Spring Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials online. Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA ...
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04/28/14 – Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Regional Winners Announced; BA/FP Draw Show This Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2014 Regional Winners Announced For 2014 Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards Recognition Program Thirty-two regional winners have been selected as part of the 2014 Forcht Bank/KHSAA CLASS Awards Recognition Program. The ...
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04/22/14 – KHSAA Bass Fishing Championship, Hall of Fame Banquet This Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2014  2014 KHSAA Bass Fishing Championship Starts Friday The second annual KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship gets underway Friday morning with the boat launch at 7 a.m. (CT) from the Kentucky Dam Marina in Gilbe...
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04/15/14 – Board of Control Adds Field Hockey For 2014-15; Approves Football Alignment Draft for 2015-18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2014  During Tuesday’s meeting at the KHSAA Office, the Board of Control approved a motion to add field hockey as a team sport beginning with the 2014-15 season and approved a draft of the football alignment for the ...
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04/10/14 – KHSAA Announces Official of the Year Nominees For 2013-14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 10, 2014 On May 4, the KHSAA will honor the top officials for 2014 at the Association’s 21st Annual Officials Recognition Banquet. The ceremony, conducted at the KHSAA Offices, honors the finalists for each sport in whic...
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04/07/14 – Field Set for Second-Annual KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 7, 2014 Forty-six teams earned a spot in the second-annual KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship during four regional tournaments conducted over the weekend. This year’s state championship will take place April 25-26 at ...
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04/05/13 – KHSAA Bass Fishing Regional Results

Results from the three regional Bass Fishing tournaments contested today (Region 1, 2 and 4) can be accessed through the links below. The Region 3 Tournament will take place Sunday, April 6 at the Conley Bottom Marina in Monticello. Region 1 Region...
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04/03/14 – Baden Perfection Series Volleyball Named Official Ball of KHSAA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 3, 2014 High-quality, multi-colored Baden Perfection VX5EC-210 game ball delivers maximum playability and performance RENTON, Wash. – Baden Sports, Inc., today announced its premium Baden Perfection® series volleyball h...
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03/31/14 – Important Survey Available Concerning Swimming Facilities

It has been nearly twenty years since a complete facility inventory/assessment has been conducted in our state regarding competitive swimming pools and available resources for high school competitions. As swimming continues to grow, it is important t...
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03/22/14 – KHSAA Recognizes Work of KATS During National Athletic Training Month

RADIO OR TV PSA (30-SECOND) March is National Athletic Training Month! The Kentucky Athletic Trainers’ Society and the KHSAA would like to thank all athletic trainers across the state and especially those at the state tournaments this month for th...
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03/20/14 – Board of Control Adopts Official Soccer and Volleyball, Approves Football Playing-up Report

The KHSAA Board of Control, at a special meeting on March 20, 2014, took action on several pending matters. At the meeting, the Board of Control: Approved SELECT SPORT as the official ball for postseason play in Soccer beginning with the 2014-2015...
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02/26/14 – 2014 KHSAA Swimming and Diving Championships Begin Thursday Night

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 26, 2014 The 2014 KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championships take place this week (Feb. 27-March 1) at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on the University of Louisville’s campus. The state meet opens Thursday night wit...
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02/24/14 – Asst. Commissioner’s Comments on Cordia-Perry County Central Incident

"On Friday, Feb. 21 an unsporting act took place in a boys’ basketball game between Cordia and Perry County Central. The officials assigned to the game ejected one student-athlete from Cordia who was directly involved in the incident and two student-...
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02/21/14 – Update on Billy Hicks’ All-Time Coaching Record

Over the past few weeks, the KHSAA has worked to resolve questions surrounding the all-time coaching record for Billy Hicks. With the assistance of several news outlets, including the Lexington Herald-Leader, the Louisville Courier-Journal, the Harla...
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02/21/14 – KHSAA Officials Division-Local Associations Give Back

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 21, 2014  Recently, the KHSAA received a notice and some newspaper clippings about a donation the Fifth Region Officials Association made to the Nelson County schools Youth Services Center. Upon receiving the note, th...
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02/20/14 – Basketball Statistical Leaders

Updated statistical leaders for boys’ and girls’ basketball can be found through the links below. As a reminder, member schools are solely responsible for submitting statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not...
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02/19/14 – KHSAA Wrestling State Championships Head To Alltech Arena This Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 19, 2014  The 2014 KHSAA Wrestling State Championships head to Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park this week (Feb. 21-22). Gates will open to the public on Friday at 9 a.m., with the first round matches set to be...
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02/17/14 – Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet 16® Media Credentials

The media credentialing system for the 2014 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournaments is now available online, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. The Houchens Indust...
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02/12/14 – Basketball Statistical Leaders

Updated statistical leaders for boys’ and girls’ basketball can be found through the links below. As a reminder, member schools are solely responsible for submitting statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not...
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02/10/14 – 2014 Ebonite/KHSAA Bowling State Championships This Week At Collins Eastland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 10, 2014 The 2014 Ebonite/KHSAA Bowling State Championships will be held this week (Feb. 13-14) at Collins Eastland in Lexington. The individual state championship will be contested on Thursday, with doors opening to ...
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02/06/14 – Basketball Statistics Leaders

Updated statistical leaders for boys’ and girls’ basketball can be found through the links below. As a reminder, member schools are solely responsible for submitting statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not...
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02/03/14 – Pairings Announced For 2014 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 3, 2014  The pairings for the 2014 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ and the 2014 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® were determined Monday afternoon when the annual Draw Show was conducted at the WKYT Studios in...
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01/31/14 – Commissioner’s Comments on Injunctive Release Issued Friday In Franklin County

“We have received the restraining order issued by the Franklin Circuit Court, and will adhere to its requirements. That said, it is likely not possible for me to disagree more with the findings of the court in its order. While it is inappropriate for...
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01/31/14 – Commissioner’s Comments Regarding Alleged Unsporting Acts Involving Sayre and Leslie County

“The KHSAA has received information relative to alleged unsporting acts and comments made by representatives of the girls’ basketball team at Sayre High School following its game with Leslie County High School on Wednesday. As a sanctioned game under...
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01/29/14 – Basketball Statistics Leaders

Updated statistical leaders for boys’ and girls’ basketball can be found through the links below. As a reminder, member schools are solely responsible for submitting statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not...
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01/28/14 – Football Alignment Update and Opportunity to Play Into a Higher Class

January 28, 2014 TO: Superintendents, Principals, Athletic Directors and Coaches of Football Playing Schools FR: Commissioner Julian Tackett RE: Update on the Drafting of 2015 through 2018 Football Alignment, Opportunity to Play to a Higher Class ...
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01/27/14 – Board of Control Discusses Football Realignment at January Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 27, 2014 During its January meeting at the KHSAA Office on Monday, the Board of Control discussed at length football realignment for the 2015-18 seasons. The Board examined several options for establishing future class...
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01/15/14 – KHSAA Sweet 16® Draw Show To Air Feb. 3 On The CW Lexington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 15, 2014 The pairings for the 2014 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® and the 2014 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® will be unveiled on Monday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. when the annual Draw Show is broadca...
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01/09/14 – Sites Finalized For 2014 Basketball Regional Tournaments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 9, 2014 Sites Finalized For 2014 Basketball Regional Tournaments The sites for the 2014 Basketball Regional Tournaments were finalized last week with the selection of Barren County (boys) and Allen County-Scottsville ...
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12/10/13 – Whitaker Bank Becomes Title Sponsor of KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 9, 2013  The Kentucky High School Athletic Association announced a new corporate partner in a press conference at the Association’s headquarters on Tuesday, revealing Whitaker Bank as the new title sponsor of the KHSA...
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12/09/13 – Boys Sweet 16® Press Conference Tuesday; Competitive Cheer Championships Saturday; Football Championship Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 9, 2013  Press Conference Called For Tuesday Regarding Boys’ Sweet 16® The KHSAA will hold a press conference at the Association’s headquarters on Tuesday afternoon regarding the future of the Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®. T...
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12/06/13 – 10:30 am – Changes in Schedule, State Football Finals

After reviewing all of the available data/information and the most educated predictions, the KHSAA is making schedule adjustments for the rest of the weekend, and changes to a few of the event instructions to help with this weekend's weather situatio...
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12/05/13 – 9:30 a.m. Current Status – KHSAA Football Finals – Weather Related Announcement

The KHSAA is closely monitoring the weather situation related to the football finals this weekend in Bowling Green, with both local weather information and public information from Kentucky Emergency Management. 12/5/2013 - 10:00 a.m.At this point, t...
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12/03/13 – KHSAA Partners With First String Media, PrepSpin.com For Enhanced Web Streaming Network

KHSAA Partners With First String Media, PrepSpin.com For Enhanced Web Streaming Network FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 3, 2013 Through a new venture launched prior to the start of the 2013-14 season, the KHSAA has transitioned its online video bro...
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11/22/13 – On-Demand Printing For KHSAA Championship Programs

Updated commemorative copies of each completed KHSAA fall championship event are now available for on-demand printing through TheBookPatch.com. Full color and black-and-white versions of this year’s championship programs (Golf, Cross Country, Soccer ...
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11/12/13 – Ejections Down Following Emphasis on Sportsmanship; Board Approves Realignment of 15th Region For 2014-15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 12, 2013 The Board of Control conducted its November meeting at the KHSAA offices on Monday. Among the various items addressed during the meeting was a discussion on the emphasis placed on sportsmanship across the sta...
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11/11/13 – KHSAA Wraps Up Successful Fall Championship Weekend

KHSAA Wraps Up Successful Fall Championship Weekend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 11, 2013 A total of nine team and six individual state champions were crowned on Saturday and Sunday as part of the KHSAA’s first-ever three-sport Fall Championship...
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11/04/13 – Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball Champions Crowned This Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 4, 2013 Soccer Championships Resume Wednesday, Thursday Night The 2013 KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Championships continue Wednesday and Thursday night at Paul Laurence Dunbar, leading up to Saturday’s championship ...
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11/01/13 – Fairview High School Receives Sanctions From KHSAA; Football Team Removed From Postseason Play

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 1, 2013  The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has handed down sanctions to Fairview High School for violation of Bylaw 3 (Maximum Number of Years) and Bylaw 4 (Enrollment Requirements), penalties which includ...
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10/28/13 – Soccer Championships Begin Tonight; VB and XC Regionals This Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 28, 2013  2013 KHSAA Soccer Championships Begin Monday and Tuesday The 2013 KHSAA Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Championships begin tonight and tomorrow with the Semi-State Round on campus sites. Teams advancing from the Se...
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10/22/13 – Information On Ordering Tickets to State Football Finals

Seems like the years continue to go faster, as it is again time for us to take orders for advance tickets to this year's Russell Athletic/KHSAA State Football Finals. We hope we can count on your continued support for the twelve teams that make it to...
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10/17/13 – Fall Sports Championship Media Credentials

The KHSAA's online media credentialing system for the Fall Sports Championships is now live. Media members can visit credentials.khsaa.org to apply for credentials online.   Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA...
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10/07/13 – 2013 Leachman/KHSAA Golf Championships; Frankfort High To Celebrate Soccer History

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 7, 2013 2013 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSA Golf State Championships This Week The KHSAA will award its first state championship trophies of the 2013-14 season this week when the 2013 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHS...
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09/30/13 – Golf Regionals Underway; KHSAA To Honor Past Championship Teams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 Golf Regionals Monday and Tuesday; Leachman/KHSAA State Golf Championship Next Week Golfers from around the state will vie for a spot in the first state championship event of the 2013-14 season as regiona...
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09/09/13 – Annual Meeting Of Delegates Approaching; VB/SO Draw Show Set For Oct. 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 Annual Meeting Of Delegates Set For Thursday, Sept. 19 The KHSAA Annual Meeting of Delegates will take place Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Lexington Center. Each KHSAA member school is represented by one delegat...
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08/12/13 – HYPE Student Leadership Conferences; Three Fall Sports Begin Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 12, 2013 HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Take Place Next Week The 13th Annual HYPE KHSAA Student Leadership Conference will be conducted next week in Lexington and Bowling Green. The conference is a free service pr...
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07/23/13 – New Track/XC Alignment Approved; Football Draft Alignments; Tackett Receives New 4-Year Contract

New Track/XC Alignment Approved; Football Draft Alignments To Begin; Commissioner Receives Extremely Favorable Evaluation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 23, 2013 The Board of Control conducted its July meeting on Monday at the Bank of Kentucky Center ...
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07/22/13 – Reminder about Adding Shoulder Pads to Helmet as allowable gear for Football

Case BL-23-19- When does contact football practice begin? The first date of contact practice is based on the first full day of classes for the student body in each school. Contact practice begins seven days prior to the first official day (which is ...
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07/1/13 – KHSAA Distributes Royalties To Member Schools; KHSAA Participation Numbers Released; KHSAA Staff Appointed To National Committees; Summer Dead Period Ends July 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 1, 2013 KHSAA Distributes More Than $33,000 In Royalties To Member Schools KHSAA member schools benefitted in the third year of a royalty program with the National Federation of State High  School Associations (NFHS) and...
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06/21/13 – Conversion Chart 2012-2013 Bylaws vs. 2013-2014 Bylaws

CONVERSION CHART – 2012-2013 BYLAWS VS. 2013-2014 BYLAWSDue to significant changes approved by the membership, it was necessary to reorder many of the bylaws of the KHSAA. Below is a cross reference chart. You can also find this chart in PDF format...
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06/11/13 – Logan & Magoffin County Schools, Longtime Official Jerry Kimmel To Be Honored At NFHS Summer Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 11, 2013  The 94th annual National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Summer Meeting will take place June 23-27 in Denver, Colo., during which time longtime Kentucky official Jerry Kimmel will be inducted...
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06/2/13 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2014 Inductees Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2013 DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2014 INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED LEXINGTON – The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2014 was announced today in a press conference at the KHSAA O...
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6/1/13 REMINDER – 2014 Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Class to be Announced

2014 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference Set For June 2 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will hold a press conference on Sunday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m. to announce the KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2014. The Hall of Fame announcement will ta...
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05/20/13 – 2014 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference; BA/FP District Tournaments; Spring Sport Media Credentials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2013  2014 KHSAA Hall of Fame Press Conference Set For June 2 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association will hold a press conference on Sunday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m. to announce the KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2014....
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05/7/13 – Track Realignment and Bowling Championship Site Selection Highlight May Board of Control Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2013 The Board of Control conducted its final meeting of the 2012-13 academic year at the KHSAA Offices in Lexington on Tuesday. Among the items discussed, the Board of Control approved a draft for new alignment in Trac...
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05/06/13 – Tennis, Track & Field Championships; Sweet 16® Programs For Sale Online; Spring Sport Media Credentials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2013 KHSAA Tennis, Track and Field State Championships Approaching Tennis regional tournaments got underway over the weekend, and will continue through Friday, May 10th leading up to the 2013 KHSAA Tennis State Champio...
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04/30/13 – Statewide Winners Announced For Forcht Bank/KHSAA Sportsmanship Recognition Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2013  Beechwood’s Alexis Hunter and Monroe County’s Chad Wilson were honored as the statewide winners of the 2013 Forcht Bank/KHSAA Sportsmanship Recognition program at the 17th annual awards banquet on Sunday in Lex...
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04/22/13 – KHSAA Bass Fishing Championship This Week; Top Officials Honored By KHSAA; Baseball-Softball Draw Show Tomorrow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2013  First KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship This Weekend At KenLake Marina The first-ever KHSAA Bass Fishing State Championship will take place this weekend (April 26-27) at the KenLake Marina in Hardin. Forty...
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04/15/13 – Board of Control Approves Moving KHSAA Sweet 16® Finals To Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2013 After reviewing the 2013 KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16®, the Board of Control voted today in favor of a proposal to move the championship games of the boys’ and girls’ Sweet 16® to Sunday starting in 2014. The format cha...
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04/9/13 – 2013 KHSAA Hall of Fame Class Honored This Saturday; Regional Sportsmanship Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2013 2013 KHSAA Hall of Fame Class To Be Honored Saturday The KHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2013 will be honored at the Association’s annual banquet on Saturday, April 13th at the Lexington Center’s Bluegrass Ballroom....
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03/18/13 – Inaugural KHSAA Archery Championships; KY HS Volleyball Teams Raise Money Through Dig Pink®; KHSAA To Host 2017 NASO Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 18, 2013 First-Ever KHSAA Archery Championships Begin Today In Louisville The inaugural KHSAA Archery State Championships begin this week (March 18-19) at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville (221 ...
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3/11/13 – Championship Program Posted for Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen®

Fans wanting to peruse and review the 2013 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® program can download the complete program at no charge from the KHSAA web site. Go to www.khsaa.org/basketball and select Girls State Tournament Information fo...
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03/11/2013 – Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16®; Inaugural KHSAA Archery Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 11, 2013 2013 Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® This Week In Bowling Green The Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® State Basketball Tournament returns to E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green this week...
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03/05/13 – Game Program Posted for KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen®

Fans wanting to peruse and review the 2013 Boys' Sweet Sixteen® program can download the complete program at no charge from the KHSAA web site. Go to www.khsaa.org/basketball and select Boys State Tournament Information for the link. In addition, you...
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03/05/13 – Statement Regarding Boys’ Sweet 16® Weather

The KHSAA Boys' Sweet Sixteen® will go on as scheduled with no plans for delay or rescheduling. If there is any change in plans we will post this information on our website. Certainly, the KHSAA expects and encourages patrons to exercise an abundanc...
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02/27/13 – Sweet 16® Single-Session Tickets on Sale; Logan & Magoffin Receive Spirit of Sport Award; Kimmel Headed to National HS Hall of Fame

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 27, 2013 Sweet 16® Single-Session Tickets Available For Purchase  Single-session tickets for the KHSAA Boys’ and Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16® are available for purchase through khsaa.org. The KHSAA Boys...
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02/26/13 – Houchens Industries/Girls’ Sweet Sixteen® Media Information

The Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Tournament will take place March 13-16 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. PARKING – GIRLS’ SWEET 16®Parking passes for the Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Tournament will be available on a first-...
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02/26/13 – KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® Media Information

The KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® is scheduled for March 6-10 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FRIDAY-SATURDAY SESSIONS OF THE BOYS’ SWEET 16®With the University of Kentucky playing Florida on Saturday afternoon, the KHSAA will be...
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02/18/13 – KHSAA Competitive Cheer & Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championships This Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 18, 2013 PANNELL SWIM SHOP/KHSAA SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEK IN LOUISVILLE The 2013 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championships will be held this week (Feb. 21-23) at the Ralph W...
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02/11/13 – KHSAA State Wrestling Championships This Week At Alltech Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 11, 2013  The 50th annual KHSAA Wrestling State Championships will take place this week (Feb. 15-16) at Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The two-day event begins Friday, Feb. 15 with first- and s...
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02/4/13 – Ebonite/KHSAA Bowling Championships This Week; Holy Cross (Louisville) Penalized For Bylaw 10 Violation; Regionals Approaching For Wrestling, Swimming & Diving

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 4, 2013  2013 Ebonite/KHSAA Bowling Championships This Week The 2013 Ebonite/KHSAA Bowling State Championships will take place this week (Feb 7-8) at Executive Strike and Spare in Louisville. The two-day event begins...
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01/28/13 – Board of Control Approves Basketball Region I, Statewide Wrestling Realignments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2013 The KHSAA Board of Control approved new alignments for Basketball Region I and all eight Wrestling regions during its January meeting at the KHSAA office on Monday. Following the consolidation of schools in M...
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01/25/13 – Pairings Unveiled For 2013 KHSAA Boys’ and Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Basketball Tournaments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  January 25, 2013 The pairings for the 2013 KHSAA Boys’ and Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Basketball Tournaments were unveiled today during the annual Draw Show on CWKYT. Brackets with official times and pairings are ...
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01/25/13 – State Cheer Postponed/Rescheduled Due to Weather and Safety Concerns

10 a.m. ET, Friday, 1/25/13In the interest of everyone's safety and out of an abundance of caution, the State Competitive Cheer Championships have been postponed and will NOT be held on Saturday, January 26. The competition is being rescheduled for S...
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01/22/13 – Competitive Cheer Championships & Basketball Draw Show Coming Up This Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 22, 2013 INAUGURAL KHSAA COMPETITIVE CHEER CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS SATURDAY IN BOWLING GREEN  The inaugural KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships will take place Saturday, Jan. 26 at E.A. Diddle Arena on the campus of West...
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01/18/13 – Pleasure Ridge Park Granted At-Large Berth to Competitive Cheer Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 18, 2013 During the KHSAA Region 6 Competitive Cheer competition on Jan. 12, a disqualification ruling was made in the Super-Large All-Girl division with regard to a National Federation rule. At the time the ruling was...
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01/14/13 – Sweet 16 Draw Show, New Sweet 16 Logo, Competitive Cheer Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 14, 2013 SWEET 16® DRAW SHOW TO AIR FRIDAY, JAN. 25 The Draw Show for the 2013 KHSAA Boys’ and Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Basketball Tournaments will air on Friday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. (ET). CWKYT (Ch. 14) i...
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01/10/13 – Times Announced for Boys’ Sweet 16® Semifinals and Championship, First Basketball Stats Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 10, 2013 TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR BOYS’ SWEET 16® SEMIFINALS AND CHAMPIONSHIP Game times for the Semifinals and Championship of the 2013 Boys’ Sweet 16® at Rupp Arena have been finalized. The Semifinal round will begin at ...
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01/7/13 – Heflin Named NFHS National Coach of the Year, First Basketball Stats, KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 7, 2013 NFHS NAMES LONE OAK’S LARRY HEFLIN ONE OF 22 NATIONAL COACHES OF THE YEAR Lone Oak High School girls tennis coach Larry Heflin has been named one of 22 National Coaches of the Year by the National Federation o...
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11/04/12 – Results of 2011-2012 Football Playoff Format Survey of Member Schools

In light of seemingly endless discussion about possible alternative formats for the football playoffs, it seems prudent to be sure the public is reminded of the results of a 2011-2012 survey of the membership regarding this issue. Clearly the consens...
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08/02/12- Reminder about Schedule for 2012 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl

At its April, 2012 meeting, the Board of Control confirmed the schedule for the six 2012 football championship games. On Friday, November 30, the championships for Classes 1A, 3A and 4A will take place, at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively. C...
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10/31/12 – Ky. Fish and Wildlife offering gift certificates

Looking for a gift for a friend or family member who likes to hunt or fish? The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has an idea. See http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Ky-Fish-and-Wildlife-offering-gift-certificates-176595441.html and ...
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10/25/12 – Commissioner’s Statement on the Passing of Former Commissioner Billy V. Wise, updated with arrangements

COMMISSIONER’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BILLY V. WISE Billy V. Wise, who served as the fourth Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association from 1991-1994 and spent twenty-five years with the KHSAA, passed away early Thursday afte...
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10/26/12 – KHSAA Tabs Angolia As Its New Communications Director

KHSAA TABS ANGOLIA AS ITS NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Commissioner Julian Tackett today announced the hiring of Joe Angolia as the organization's new Communications Director. Angolia...
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10/22/12 – KHSAA State Volleyball This Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  OCTOBER 22, 2012 KHSAA STATE VOLLEYBALL THIS WEEKEND For the third consecutive year the KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament will be played in Louisville but the action shifts to a different venue. The 2012 edition of the KHSA...
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10/04/12- Congratulations to All Principals as October is National Principal’s Month

For more information, watch the video below, or go to http://principalsmonth.org/. Thanks to all member school Principals for your work!   ...
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10/2/12 – State Volleyball Bracket Times Released

Times have been set for the 2012 KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament to be held at J.C. Cantrell Gymnasium on the campus of Valley High School in Louisville.  Region vs. Region match-ups were conducted online back on Sept. 7.  For the State Tournament ...
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10/2/12 – Spencer County to Host Archery Coach Training

To All Athletic Directors and/or NASP Coaches: We would like to invite any interested individuals to attend a BAI (Basic Archery Instructors) NASP certification class. We will be holding this class on November 17, 2012 from 8 am until 3:30 pm in the...
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10/1/12 – Leachman Buick-GMC-Cadillac/KHSAA State Golf Championships This Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  OCTOBER 1, 2012  LEACHMAN BUICK-GMC-CADILLAC/KHSAA STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEK Bowling Green will be the center of the Commonwealth’s high school golf activity this week as boys’ and girls’ individual and team champio...
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9/20/12 – New Free NFHS Coaching Education Course Helps with NCAA Eligibility Center

The NFHS and NCAA have jointly announced a new course through their learning center that helps fully explain the requirements related initial collegiate eligibility. This FREE course should be viewed by Athletic Directors and Guidance Counselors who ...
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09/20/12 – NFHS Releases Opposition to Proposed 10-month Soccer Schedule for U.S. Soccer

The NFHS, supported by the member state associations including the KHSAA, has released a position opposing the new 10-month schedule proposed by the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. This proposed schedule is an effort to force kids to choose between ...
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09/16/12 – Details about Louis Stout Memorial Fund

The family of former KHSAA Commissioner Louis Stout has established a memorial fund in lieu of flowers. Mrs. Anna Stout has requested that donations be made to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students, c/o KHSAA, 2280 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY...
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9/18/12 – Annual Meeting Voting Results Announced

Voting Results for the 2012 Annual Meeting have been announced based on voting conducted September 18, 2012. Complete results can be found at http://khsaa.org/annualmeeting/20122013/finalvotingtallysheet2012.pdf RESULTS OF VOTING – SEPTEMBER 18, 201...
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09/17/12 – Disqualifications Down in 2011-2012 School Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 DISQUALIFICATIONS DOWN IN 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEARMore student-athletes and coaches were able to see the conclusion of their teams’ contests during the 2011-2012 school year.  A total of 481 student-athletes a...
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09/09/12 – Commissioner’s Statement, Including Funeral Arrangements and Donation Designation, on the Passing of Louis Stout

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2012COMMISSIONER’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF LOUIS STOUTLouis Stout, who served as the fifth Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association from 1994-2002, passed away early Sunday morning followin...
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09/04/12 – Volleyball, Soccer Draw Show to Air on Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 Volleyball, Soccer Draw Show to Air on Friday Volleyball and soccer postseason tournaments may not begin until October 8 but teams will soon find out the region it will face in the first round of the state t...
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08/23/12 – Archery Becomes Latest Championship Sport-Activity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 23, 2012ARCHERY BECOMES LATEST CHAMPIONSHIP SPORT-ACTIVITY Kentucky’s elementary, middle and high schools have enjoyed archery competition for nearly a decade. Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year the chance to comp...
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8/21/12 – Agenda for Optional AD Workshop Posted

Below is the agenda.  2012-13 OPTIONAL KHSAA ADMINISTRATORS WORKSHOP Check in: 7:30 a.m., Workshop: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be from 12:00 to 12:45 for those that have indicated they will stay  Session I - Welcome, Introductions and Part ...
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08/21/12 – Reminder about Press Conference at KHSAA 8/23/12

PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 23A press conference has been scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. at the KHSAA office in Lexington. Representatives from the KHSAA, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the National Arc...
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8/16/12 – KHSAA Seeks Applicants for Communications Director (fka Sports Information Director)

 Kentucky High School Athletic Association Vacancy Announcement for the position of Communications Director (fka Sports Information Director) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESUMES AND COVER LETTER FOR CONSIDERATION: SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 POSTING REVISED...
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08/15/12 – Reminder about Rosters and Stats

Now that contests have been completed and individual statistics can be entered, there are steps to be taken to open and initialize rosters. This step was clearly detailed in the August 7 blog entry available at http://khsaa.org/87-2012-2013-rosters-a...
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08/14/12 – Reebok Vector TLS 32″ Decertified by NFHS

Please be advised that the BBCOR decertification process has been implemented for the Reebok Vector TLS 32-inch model. Effective immediately and until further notice, this bat (Reebok Vector TLS 32" length) should be considered a non-compliant bat a...
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08/13/12 – Hype Student Conferences Set For Next Week, Start of Fall Sports, Press Conference Set

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 13, 2012 HYPE STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES SET FOR LEXINGTON, BOWLING GREEN For the second consecutive year the HYPE KHSAA Student Leadership Conference will educate students in the eastern and western portions of t...
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08/13/12 – Regional Series of Meetings Scheduled

This reminder is for all member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors within the KHSAA. For the fall of 2012, the KHSAA has reinstituted an Athletic Administrator Workshop. The content for this non-mandatory workshop expand this ...
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08/08/12 State Track Meet Dates Announced

The schedule for the state track meet for 2012-2013 school year is set as follows: Friday, May 17 - 2A and Saturday, May 18 - 1A and 3A Please be sure to add this to your school calendar.  In years past we have found that schools appreciated the ea...
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07/31/12 – Boys’ Sweet 16® Championship Game Set for Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 31, 2012 2013 BOYS' SWEET 16® CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SET FOR SUNDAY For the first time in the 95-year history of the KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16®, the tournament championship game will be played sometime other than Saturday night. ...
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7/25/12 “Hit By Pitch” Procedure Revised in High School Softball for 2013

Batters in high school softball no longer will have to make an attempt to avoid being hit by a pitch in order to be awarded first base. This revision to Rule 8-1-2 was one of four rules changes approved by the National Federation of State High School...
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07/24/12 – Championship Weekend Created for Fall Sports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 24, 2012 CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND CREATED FOR FALL SPORTS Beginning in the fall of 2013 the first weekend of November will have a championship feel unlike any other in the Association’s 95-year history. The KHSAA Board of Co...
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07/19/12 – 2012 HYPE Student Conference Details Posted

Details for the 2012 HYPE Conference are now posted to our website.Head over to our Student Conference page to learn more! ...
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06/19/12 – Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame class of 2013 introduced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 19, 2012 DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2013 INTRODUCED Members of the newest class of the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame were introduced to the public and enjoyed around of golf at the 26th annual Dawahares/KHSAA H...
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07/17/12 – NFHS Offers new free online course to minimize risk of Heat Stroke Death in High School Sports

In its ongoing effort to minimize the risk of participating in high school athletics, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has produced a free online course entitled “A Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prev...
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7/17/12 – Baseball Rules Committee Addresses Alteration of Bats with 2013 Rule Changes

New language has been added to the high school baseball rules to re-emphasize that non-wood bats cannot be altered. This additional note in Rule 1-3-2 was one of four rules changes approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations...
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07/12/12 – Web Site Renovation Continues!

Welcome to the new face of the KHSAA web site. We hope you find it easier to navigate and find items. Look around, you will probably find what you want without having to call or email the office. It will take a while to get all of the legacy content...
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07/10/12 – 2012 Volleyball Officials Camp July 27-28

2012 Volleyball Officials Camp - July 27-28 Click Here for More Info ...
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02/20/12 – Rip-It Bat

We have received the following from the NFHS  It was brought to the NFHS's attention that some umpires have identified the Rip-It bat as being non-compliant due to the positioning of the BBCOR .50 certification mark on the taper instead of on ...
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Sports Medicine Blog

09/10/20- CPR of Indiana again offers KHSAA Members Discounted AED program

The KHSAA is proud to again partner Bill Callahan and the CPR Institute of Indiana to offer the chance for KHSAA member schools to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at a deeply discounted price for a limited time. The program has been...
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07/17/19- Heat and Humidity Reminders for Member Schools Representatives

With temperatures rising across the state and predictions for record temperatures in the coming days, now is a good time to remind all of our school administrators and coaches of the requirements of the Heat Index and Heat Illness prevention program....
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08/27/18- KHSAA Partners with CPR of Indiana and KMA to Promote Rare Discounted AED program

As has been noted to the attendees at the fall Regional Meetings, the KHSAA is proud to partner with the CPR Institute of Indiana to offer the chance for member schools to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at a deeply discounted price...
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03/30/17 – KHSAA Revising Office Hours Effective April 3, 2017

Effective April 3, 2017, the KHSAA will have new office hours. The office will open each day at 7:30 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. ET. Logistical and traffic issues (both current and anticipated) in the surrounding area near the office, in particular,...
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03/25/13 – Clarification on Cold Weather Participation

The office has received several calls from people asking about a "Cold Weather Index" to parallel the existing Heat Index rules and regulations. At the present time, such an index does not exist in terms of a policy to eliminate participation at cert...
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Mike Fields Blogs

Bob Tucker retiring, leaving a lasting legacy at Somerset

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 23, 2021) If Bob Tucker ever delves into his genealogy by signing up with one of those ancestry dot coms, he’ll no doubt discover a purple & gold strand in his DNA. Somerset High School purple & gold. Tucker’s gra...
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Highlands’ Sweet 16 title is ‘mountaintop’ for Listermans

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 6, 2021) It was an especially festive Easter for the Listerman clan when it got together on Sunday at the family home in California, Ky., a tiny dot on the map in rural Campbell County. “There were a lot of smiles and gigg...
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Wayne Gaunce’s heart had sweet spot for Sweet 16

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 30, 2021) When Wayne Gaunce passed away three months ago, at age 87, Kentucky high school basketball lost one of its most ardent, devoted, and generous fans. Gaunce, a Nicholas County native who moved to Glasgow when he was 30...
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RIP, LexCath basketball coach Tommy Starns

BY MIKE FIELDS (Aug. 14, 2020) Tommy Starns, who made Lexington Catholic basketball competitive with the city's powerhouse public schools more than 50 years ago, died last night. He was 86. Mark Starns said his dad had suffered a heart attack.  Tom...
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‘X’ marks a special place in Alan Donhoff’s heart

BY MIKE FIELDS (May 11, 2020) This has always been Alan Donhoff’s favorite time of year in his job as athletic director at St. Xavier. “In the spring, every kid who plays sports at St. X is either getting ready for games or getting ready for ne...
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Remembering Bryan Station coach Bobby Barlow

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 20, 2020) Bobby Barlow, best known for his success as Bryan Station’s basketball coach in the 1970s and early ‘80s, and whose teams won 528 games in his 25-year career, died Sunday. He was 94. Jack Givens, Barlow’s brighte...
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Remembering Bourbon County Coach Russ Day

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 30, 2020) Russ Day, who coached Bourbon County boys' basketball for 25 years and led the Colonels through a Magical March in 1984 that culminated in the Sweet Sixteen finals, died Monday from natural causes. He was 85. Day...
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Maddie Scherr got early start on journey to basketball stardom

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 12, 2020) One of the first steps Maddie Scherr took on the road to becoming a basketball star was, of course, a Euro step. She was just a fourth-grader when she learned the deft offensive move from her older brother Cooper and...
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Breckinridge County’s oh-so-sweet state title 25 years ago

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 26, 2020) HARNED – The specks of gray in Patrick Critchelow’s beard stubble are the first reminder on this visit to Breckinridge County that it has been 25 years – a quarter century! -- since the undersized and underrated Fi...
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Father & sons & their LexCath basketball legacy

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 20, 2020) After Lexington Catholic junior star Ben Johnson poured in 42 points to power the Knights past Madison Central 78-75 in overtime last week, Indians Coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. confessed to having seen just about enoug...
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Greg Buckner goes from underappreciated to KHSAA Hall of Fame

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 29, 2020) Who is the most underappreciated Kentucky high school basketball star of the last 30 years? I’d go with a guy who as a sophomore helped his team win a state title, and as a senior averaged 21 points, 8 rebounds, 4...
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Stan Steidel’s All ‘A’ legacy lives on and prospers

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 26, 2020) RICHMOND -- Stan Steidel, the founding father of the All "A" Classic, passed away a few months ago, but his legacy is very much alive, and still providing athletic and educational opportunities for high school athl...
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Ashland Tomcats basketball ‘is our community’

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 8, 2020) ASHLAND – The bounce is back in Ashland basketball. For Tomcat fans of all ages, that means all is right in the world of high school hoops. We’re talking about a symbiotic relationship here. The city and its hardwo...
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New coaches, old hands take reins at pressure-packed programs PRP & Scott County

BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 19, 2019) When Billy Hicks and Dale Mabrey – the two winningest coaches in the history of Kentucky high school basketball – retired after last season, they left high-profile but pressure-packed positions to fill at Scott Cou...
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Mountain football battle hymn has championship ring(s)

BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 6, 2019) Mine eyes have seen the glory of mountain football over the past few decades, including Pikeville’s three consecutive state titles under Hillard Howard, Tim Couch’s national record-setting career at Leslie County, a...
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Stan Steidel’s legacy: a champion for smaller schools

BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 6, 2019) Stan Steidel, who tirelessly championed athletic opportunities for smaller high schools, and established the All “A” Classic as his hallmark, died this week in an automobile accident near his home in Northern Kentucky. ...
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‘Cotton’ & Corbin & Redhounds football

BY MIKE FIELDS (Oct. 28, 2019) CORBIN – On a clear, crisp October morning recently, Larry “Cotton” Adams sat in the concrete stands at Denes Stadium and recalled the first time he ever saw the Corbin Redhounds play football. It was 1955. He was...
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Not even his dad could have predicted Justin Thomas’ rapid rise to stardom

BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 30, 2019) When Justin Thomas won the KHSAA state golf title in 2009, could anyone have predicted that just 10 years later he would be regarded as one the best players on the planet? He's already won 10 times on the PGA TOU...
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Ma-ma & football shaped Donnell Gordon’s character & career

BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 9, 2019) Sgt. Donnell Gordon gets a lot of TV time in Central Kentucky these days as a spokesman for the Lexington Police Department. If the name sounds familiar, yes, it’s the same Donnell Gordon who was the best high sch...
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David Cornelius loved to whistle while he worked as football official

BY MIKE FIELDS (Aug. 19, 2019) STANFORD – David Cornelius doesn’t know what he’ll be doing the first Friday night of this high school football season, but for the first time in decades he won’t be pulling on a striped shirt, slipping a whistle a...
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Hall of Famer Mary Custard-Austin: “If you tell me ‘no,’ I’m going after it even harder”

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 19, 2019) Mary Custard-Austin was an incredible athlete at Harrison County High School -- a 2,000-point scorer in basketball and a five-time state champion in track – who readily admits she was “blessed with natural talent”...
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Eric Shelton says KHSAA Hall of Fame honor was a team effort

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 2, 2019) When Eric Shelton looks back on his high school days at Bryan Station, he doesn’t focus on football, or the touchdowns he scored, the headlines he earned, the victories he celebrated, the awards he received. “What...
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Kelly Coleman still the ‘King’ of Kentucky high school basketball

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 22, 2019) WAYLAND – They came from all over the state, finding their way from Ashland, Bowling Green, Frankfort, Lexington, Louisville, Monticello, Paintsville and Pikeville, winding their way through the mountains of easte...
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Surefire: Scherr-fired Ryle rolls to Girls’ Sweet Sixteen title

  BY MIKE FIELDS (March 17, 2019) Orange and black – not green -- were the winning colors on St. Patrick’s Day as the Ryle Lady Raiders rolled to the championship of the 58th KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen before 5,607 fans in Rupp Arena. Ryl...
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Boyd County’s loss can’t dim the shine on Savannah Wheeler’s career

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2019) Savannah Wheeler has what her parents call “Savannah moments.” Like when she was a third-grader and tagged along with older sister Taylor to a basketball camp at Transylvania. Savannah liked that she got to play ...
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Robin Harmon & Irene Moore would’ve loved to play in Rupp Arena

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 13, 2019) Robin Harmon-Newsome was a high-scoring basketball star who led Sheldon Clark to four consecutive appearances in the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen from 1975-78. Irene Moore Strong was a 5-foot-3, 108-pound dynamo wh...
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Hall of Famer Kandi Brown-Parker recalls her sweetest Sweet Sixteen

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 12, 2019) There have been a lot of sweet moments in the history of the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen, but the sweetest of all may have been the one shared by a coach and his daughter in the glow of a championship almost 20 yea...
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Billy Hicks: “This was my last game”

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 10, 2019) Nobody has coached basketball harder than Billy Hicks has coached basketball over the last four decades. If he wore a blood-pressure cup on the sidelines, the numbers would scare the bejeebers out of his doctor, n...
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Trinity wins state title behind humble hero David Johnson

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 10, 2019) David Johnson has to be one the most self-effacing, ego-averse MVPs in the history of the Sweet Sixteen. After the gifted 6-foot-5 senior had 22 points, 12 rebounds, 4 blocked shots and 2 assists to spark Trinity pas...
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Twin brothers having a Jolly good time in Rupp

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 8, 2019) The Jolly twins – Grant and Reid – are having a ball in the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet Sixteen this week, but then they’ve been having a ball playing ball – be it basketball, football, baseball or golf -- whet...
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CovCath’s near-miracle comeback, play-by-play

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 7, 2019) Take your pick. It was almost the greatest comeback in Sweet Sixteen history, or almost the greatest collapse in Sweet Sixteen history. Scott County led defending champion Covington Catholic 48-26 with 5:47 left ...
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Billy Hicks, through the eyes of his wife Betsy

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 7, 2019) Betsy Hicks has been watching her husband coach basketball for more than four decades, from Evarts to Harlan to Corbin to Scott County, and in that time she’s missed only a handful of his games. In late January, w...
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Brewers’ basketball perfection secure in history for another year

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 6, 2019) Only a few minutes after John Hardin lost in the first round of the 102nd KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Wednesday night, a phone call was placed to Barney Thweatt, who lives in Benton in the far reaches of western Kentucky. Had...
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A special basketball day for the Brannen family

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 6, 2019) Debbie and John Brannen didn’t stick around Rupp Arena for long after watching their son Grant coach Walton-Verona to a 76-54 victory over Knox Central in the opening game of the 102nd KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Wednesday...
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The last six unbeaten teams that got beat in the Sweet Sixteen

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 6, 2019) Since Brewers was crowned Boys' Sweet Sixteen champion with a 36-0 record in 1948, six teams have entered the state tournament undefeated, but none have left holding the big trophy. This year another unbeaten team...
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Reggie Warford’s Hall of Fame credentials go beyond basketball

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 27, 2019) Remember Reggie Warford? He was a basketball star at Drakesboro High in the early 1970s, a skinny, leaping left-hander who became the first recruit Joe B. Hall signed after Hall succeeded Adolph Rupp as Kentucky’s...
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Rick Bolus: still scouting, still loving it, after all these years

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 20, 2019) Rick Bolus estimates that he’s driven more than a half-a-million miles to scout more than 10,000 high school basketball games over the last 46 years. He’s in remarkably good health considering he’s consumed several...
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Guy Strong’s remarkable life in sports: ‘I’ve done it all and seen it all.’

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 24, 2019) WINCHESTER -- The tapestry of Guy Strong’s life in sports, intricately woven over seven decades, is made up of his many accomplishments as a player and coach, and all the notable people he influenced and befriended...
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Thanks to its defense, South Warren survives, beats CovCath

BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 2, 2018) When South Warren took a 20-0 lead on defending champion Covington Catholic early in the third quarter of Sunday's Class 5A title game, Spartans' quarterback Gavin Spurrier and his coach Brandon Smith had entirely d...
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Dennis a real menace as Male wins 6A state title

BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 2, 2018) Male High School has been playing football for 125 years, and in that time it has won almost 900 games, had 9 undefeated seasons, and since the playoffs were instituted about 60 years ago, the Bulldogs have claimed ...
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Doug Preston’s winding journey to a dream destination

BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 29, 2018) Doug Preston has arrived at a special place in his football coaching career. He's at Franklin-Simpson, where he has guided the Wildcats to the state finals for the third year in a row, and his son Collin, a senior...
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In this football family, raising Cain means raising quarterbacks

BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 20, 2018) Wiley Cain believes he was destined to be a quarterback, that it's in his DNA to play the most demanding position in football (and maybe in all of sports), and to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather and fath...
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William Warfield puts positive PrepSpin on high school sports

BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 15, 2018) It’s hard to believe there was a time when William Warfield didn’t know anything about computers, didn’t know about bytes or bandwidths, didn’t know the difference between algorithms and algae. When he started wor...
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Paul Hornung’s winning senior year at Flaget

BY MIKE FIELDS (Oct. 30, 2018) Before he earned the nickname “Golden Boy,” before he won the Heisman Trophy at Notre Dame, before he was the first overall pick in the NFL draft, before he helped the Green Bay Packers win four NFL championships (...
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Walker Buehler: the pride of Ecton Park and Henry Clay

BY MIKE FIELDS (Oct. 3, 2018) Walker Buehler threw 6 2/3 innings of one-hit, shutout baseball, and along the way collected his first RBI in the majors, to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Monday and to their sixth co...
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Hall of Famer Brian Brohm: Multi-sport athlete cover boy

BY MIKE FIELDS (June 12, 2018) When Brian Brohm was inducted into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame a couple months ago, most people remembered him as a mega-star quarterback who led Trinity to three consecutive state football championships. But...
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‘Triple Threat’ Danville twins Jenna & Lara Akers ‘just like being Admirals’

BY MIKE FIELDS (May 30, 2018) DANVILLE – If the KHSAA is looking for somebody to promote its “Triple Threat Award”, which recognizes multi-sport athletes who compete in the fall, winter and spring, Jenna and Lara Akers would be perfect ambassado...
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Recalling Randy Wyatt’s sprint to glory for Paducah Tilghman

  BY MIKE FIELDS (May 17, 2018) Lyman Brown still laughs when he recalls his first encounter with Randy Wyatt. It was the spring of 1986 and Brown, who had coached Paducah Tilghman to seven consecutive state track and field championships ...
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Shon Walker’s Hall of Fame game wasn’t just the long ball

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 17, 2018) CYNTHIANA -- Shon Walker still looks like he could step up to the plate and, with that sweet, smooth left-handed swing of his, send a baseball flying to the hinterlands. Except . . .  "I tore a ligament in my le...
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Hall of Famer Angela Payne Starnes loves teaching as much as running

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 9, 2018) Angela Payne Starnes will be retiring at the end of this school year, giving up her duties as an elementary school physical education teacher. And her duties as a high school/middle school athletic director. And ...
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CovCath celebrates another Sweet 16® title

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 18, 2018) A few years ago C.J. Fredrick couldn't even start for Covington Catholic's freshman basketball team because, in his own words, he was "a skinny little stand-still shooter." Sunday afternoon under the bright light...
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It wasn’t a hero shot; it was a team being a team

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 16, 2018) Hero? Travis Henderson said no thanks to that label after he hit a three-pointer with :05 left to give Oldham County a 56-55 victory over Campbell County in the quarterfinals of the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16 i...
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Brewers’ unbeaten Redmen have stood the test of time

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 15, 2018) Barney Thweatt, who will be 88 in a few weeks, is still feisty as all get-out when it comes to reveling in the fact that he played on the last undefeated boys' basketball team in Kentucky. That was 70 years ago. T...
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Happy (or sad) Sweet 16® anniversary for Clem Haskins

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 15, 2018) Happy anniversary, Clem Haskins. Or maybe a not so happy anniversary. It was 55 years ago today (March 15, 1963) that Haskins played his last high school game for Taylor County. He and his Cardinals lost to Lexi...
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Pikeville’s never-say-die Panthers survive 3OT thriller

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 15, 2018) This is the 101st Boys' Sweet 16, which means there have been close to 1,500 state tournament games played over the last century. I'd argue that none have been any better than Pikeville's first-round, triple-over...
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Travis Ford back in Rupp, scouting not shooting

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2018) Travis Ford has accomplished a lot in his basketball career, as a player and a coach. He was a deadly three-pointer shooter for Kentucky in the early 1990s. He's coached at EKU, Massachusetts, Oklahoma State and St. ...
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‘Cool Hand’ Cooper saves Scott County

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2018) Just call him "Cool Hand" Cooper. Scott County senior guard Cooper Robb nailed a three-pointer from the left corner with :09 left to give his Cardinals a 54-53 lead over Trinity in the first round of the Whitak...
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These 5 guys played in Sweet 16®, now coaching in it

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2018) Steve Barker played for Apollo in the Sweet 16® in 1976 and 1978. Barker, now 58, is in his fourth year coaching Apollo and has the Eagles in the state tournament for the first time since 2012. Does it see...
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Scott County vs. Trinity reminiscent of past first-round showdowns

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2018) As the 101st Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet 16 gets ready to tip off at high noon, much ado is being made of today's first-round matchup between Scott County and Trinity. The hype is justified. Scott County (34-1) an...
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Mercer County celebrates back-to-back state titles

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 11, 2018) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- Oh, to have been in the Mercer County locker room at halftime of the girls' state basketball finals at NKU's BB&T Arena on Sunday afternoon when the defending champion Titans led Mercy by t...
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RIP, Gene Rhodes, who won state titles as player and coach

Gene Rhodes, who coached Louisville St. Xavier to the Sweet 16 title 60 years ago, died early Friday morning. He was 90. This is the story of his 1958 champs. BY BILLY REED (March 10, 2018) They were a team without a home because the old gym at...
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Nicholas County’s run to glory 25 years ago

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 9, 2018) Kim Denkins is a social worker at a nursing home in Nicholas County, and more than occasionally she’ll be reminded of her basketball celebrity. “It’s funny. Like when I’m doing orientation, somebody will say, ‘Are...
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Girls’ Sweet 16 champs by regions since 1975®

GIRLS’ SWEET SIXTEEN® CHAMPS BY REGIONS (SINCE 1975) 1st Region:  Marshall County (1982, 1984) 2nd Region: Union County (1996) 3rd Region:  None 4th Region:  Warren Central (1983) 5th Region:  Elizabethtown (1998); Marion County (2013) 6th Regi...
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Billy Miller’s strange 90-point night in Nancy

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 17, 2018) Forty-two years ago this week, Billy Miller had 90 points in a high school basketball game, a scoring performance that still ranks second in the KHSAA record book, a scoring performance that, to some extent, he sti...
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Christmas will have a championship ring to it for the Hellyers

BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 8, 2017) The Brothers Hellyer of Boyle County will have a big time talking smack and patting each other on the back when their family gathers for Christmas in a couple weeks. And the youngest of the Hellyer boys, Clete, wil...
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Winning football titles is a family tradition at Danville

BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 2, 2017) Winning football is a family tradition spanning generations at Danville High School, and the Admirals' family is celebrating another championship today. Danville won its 11th state title by beating familiar foe May...
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Boyle County & Chuck Smith a championship combo

BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 1, 2017) Reese Smith, one of the brightest stars in Boyle County's 40-21 victory over Corbin in the Class 3A football finals Friday night, is no relation to Rebels' coach Chuck Smith. But the sophomore wide receiver/free sa...
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Reflections on Bourbon County’s championship season, 20 years later

BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 29, 2017) When Bourbon County captured the Class 2A title in 1997, it was regarded as one of the most improbable football championships in state history. The Colonels hadn’t had a winning record in a decade, and had NEVER wo...
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Record-setting QB Bill Allen ‘amazed’ at numbers that passed him by

BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 10, 2017) When Bill Allen happened upon the lists of state football records on the KHSAA web site recently, he was stunned by some of the numbers he saw. "I couldn't believe what I was seeing," he said. "Some of the stats w...
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Allen Feldhaus Sr.’s wonderful basketball life

  BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 2, 2017) Allen Feldhaus Sr., who died Saturday at age 77, had a wonderful basketball life. The Boone County native played for Adolph Rupp at Kentucky. He coached the high school game at Russell County and Mason C...
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RIP, Daniel Webb — Heath baseball star; major leaguer

BY MIKE FIELDS (Oct. 16, 2017) It was sad to hear that Daniel Webb, a star pitcher at Heath High School who went on to play in the major leagues, died over the weekend from injuries sustained in an ATV accident in Tennessee. He was 28. Webb pit...
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Justin Thomas’ elite company includes Hornung, Unseld, Cowens

BY MIKE FIELDS (Oct. 6, 2017) Justin Thomas was the best golfer on the planet this past season. He won 5 times, including his first major title (PGA Championship), led the money list with nearly $10 million (not counting the $10 million bonus th...
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Bob White: A good guy gets a lift through a bad time

BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 28, 2017) LOUISVILLE – Bob White, like any newspaper reporter worth his salt, loved covering events that had dramatic twists or heartwarming endings. He delighted in being surprised by what he was chronicling during his half-ce...
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Recalling the most remarkable comeback story in KHSAA history

BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 14, 2017) Justin Thomas, a St. Xavier graduate and former KHSAA state titlist, has written quite a story on the PGA Tour this season. He’s won five tournaments, including the PGA Championship, earned nearly $9 million, and ...
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Tom Larkey ready to join football’s 300-victory club

“It’s a story most people couldn’t tell – my football, my family.” -- Tom Larkey BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 7, 2017) If Perry County Central beats Clay County Friday night, Tom Larkey will become the 10th high school football coach in Kentucky hist...
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Sam Simpson’s long tenure at Henry Clay comes to an end

Sam Simpson is retiring as Henry Clay football coach after 27 years at the helm. He led the Blue Devils to a Class 4A state runner-up finish in 1995, and with 193 victories he is the school's all-time winningest football coach. “I guess everybo...
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Haywood, Hilton faced off in their football coaching debuts

BY MIKE FIELDS (Aug. 29, 2017) Philip Haywood and Dudley Hilton, the two winningest high school football coaches in Kentucky history, have 780 victories between them. And to think that 42 years ago today, they squared off against each other in thei...
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PRP reigns again as king of Kentucky baseball under Bill Miller

BY MIKE FIELDS (June 17, 2017) Thirty-five years ago Bill Miller coached Pleasure Ridge Park to a runner-up finish in the state baseball tournament. The Panthers lost to unbeaten Madison Central in the finals. In 1985 PRP made it back to the titl...
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High school baseball has changed a lot in 50 years. Just ask Bobby Lynch

BY MIKE FIELDS (June 15, 2017) Ashland’s 1967 state baseball champions were recognized during Saturday’s state finals at Whitaker Bank Ballpark to mark the 50th anniversary of their title. Bobby Lynch, who was a standout pitcher on the Tomcat t...
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Geordon Blanton’s championship senior year

BY MIKE FIELDS (June 9, 2017) J.C. Blanton remembers last summer when his son Geordon told him he’d like to win three state championships his senior year at Johnson Central. “I told him if he got one he’d be lucky,” J.C. said. Geordon must be...
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Fast-pitch softball has given girls college opportunities

BY MIKE FIELDS (May 30, 2017) When Emily Gaines started playing fast-pitch softball as a 9-year-old, she was hooked: “I fell in love with it,” she said. As an eighth-grader, Gaines cracked the starting lineup for South Laurel. By the end ...
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Put me in, coach! I’m ready to play baseball, basketball, football

BY MIKE FIELDS (May 11, 2017) Scott County junior Landon Easley loves playing baseball, but not enough to practice and play it year-round. "I couldn't do it. Baseball is such a mental sport that I'd have a headache all the time if I did that," ...
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Heflin’s success as tennis coach a net result of caring about kids

BY MIKE FIELDS (May 8, 2017) Just as Land Between the Lakes is wonder of nature in Western Kentucky, Larry Heflin is a force of nature when it comes to high school tennis in that part of the state. Thanks to his competitive fire, coaching acume...
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Remembering Brent Arnold

BY MIKE FIELDS (May 3, 2017) Brent Arnold, who coached multiple sports at Lafayette for many years, died this weekend after a short battle with cancer. He was 72. Arnold was an assistant girls' basketball coach at Lafayette under Kathy Neal whe...
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Gabby Karas: 12 state titles and a champion’s spirit

BY MIKE FIELDS (May 1, 2017) SHELBYVILLE -- Flashback to May 23, 2014, and the KHSAA Track and Field Championships. Collins' freshman Gabby Karas, who won the 800- and 1,600-meter races with record-setting times earlier in the day, finishes the...
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Danville’s Paul Morse still tops in baseball record book

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 20, 2017) DANVILLE – It’s been 25 years since Paul Morse smacked his last home run, struck out his last batter and chalked up his last pitching victory for Danville High School. Still, over the last quarter-century, nobody...
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Harrison County baseball’s unimaginable loss

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 4, 2017) CYNTHIANA -- A few weeks into the high school baseball season, Harrison County has not lost a game. But the Thorobreds don't feel like an undefeated team. They feel like a team that has suffered an unimaginable l...
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60 years ago: UK baseball, Stoll Field, Jim Host

Flipping through microfiche files of old newspapers is endlessly entertaining. Some story or photo always catches your eye, like the sports page (above) from the Lexington Herald 60 years ago today. It was about UK baseball. I didn't know Harry L...
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Bowling Green basketball begins Purple reign

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 19, 2017) D.G. Sherrill never got to attend the Sweet 16 when he was a kid growing up in Caldwell County in far western Kentucky. “My daddy believed when my basketball season was over, it was time for me to go to work,” he...
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Jake Ohmer’s legacy a winning one

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 18, 2017) When the KHSAA celebrates its 125th Sweet 16 in 2042, you can bet there will be high school basketball fans reminiscing about how a kid named Jake Ohmer made a name for himself in the 100th state tournament. They...
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Sweet 16’s top scorers in back-to-back games

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 17, 2017) Scott senior guard Jake Ohmer has put on a scoring show in his first two games in the 100th Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16 this week.  Ohmer created a buzz in Rupp Arena by pouring in 41 points in Scott's first-r...
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Purples’ power: talent with experience

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 17, 2017) Bowling Green took out No. 1 Scott County 68-53 in the quarterfinals of the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16 Friday afternoon. "That was the best basketball team we've played all year, bar none," Purples Coach ...
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Bobby Keith’s Sweet 16 legacy

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 17, 2017) The 100th Sweet 16 celebration this week in Rupp Arena is missing one of the most important figures in Kentucky high school basketball history. Legendary Clay County Coach Bobby Keith died last fall, leaving all ...
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Collins basketball now has stories to tell

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 16, 2017) Collins' basketball program's seven-year itch to win a game in the state tournament finally got scratched. The Titans pulled away in overtime to beat Elliott County 65-57 in the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16...
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The ‘Worm’ turned in most dynamic dunk in Sweet 16

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 16, 2017) Perry County Central's Damon Tobler had an impressive dunk during the Commodores' win over Pikeville in the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16 on Wednesday. It was just for show, though, because the slam was erase...
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Oh, my, Ohmer goes for 41 points, 17 rebounds

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 15, 2017) Jake Ohmer was Mr. Low Key after going for 41 points, 17 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 assists in Scott's 77-65 victory over Harlan County in the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet 16 Tuesday night. It was the highest sc...
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Pikeville proud: Hillard Howard

  BY MIKE FIELDS (March 15, 2017) Hillard Howard has been living in Florida the past seven years, but he’s back visiting his old Kentucky home this week for two good reasons. Howard’s beloved Pikeville Panthers made it to the Sweet 1...
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Vogt votes for NKU over UK

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 15, 2017) When Kentucky plays Northern Kentucky University in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday night, there'll be at least one TV viewer in Lexington rooting for the Norsemen to pull off an upset for the ages. ...
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Welcome back, Bobby Flynn

  BY MIKE FIELDS (March 15, 2017) It was great to see Bobby Flynn back in Rupp Arena on Wednesday for the 100th Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16. Flynn has been a fixture at state tournaments for more than 40 years as a volunteer, mostl...
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Phil Cox and his ‘Loyall’ mentor, Billy Hicks

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2017) Before Phil Cox became Vanderbilt’s all-time leading scorer in 1985, before he starred at Cawood High School and became Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball in 1981, he first realized what the game might hold for him as...
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Richie Farmer’s ‘Sweet’ memories

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 14, 2017) Richie Farmer clearly recalls how his record-setting Sweet Sixteen career began in Rupp Arena 33 years ago this week. Clay County had a big lead on Owensboro in their first-round game when Farmer, an eighth-grade...
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Mercer County girls win Sweet Sixteen in style

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 12, 2017) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS – When Chris Souder took over as Mercer County girls’ basketball coach 18 years ago, he allowed himself to imagine the Titans winning a state title someday. “It’s always a dream, it's always a go...
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Mercer County vs. Franklin County for girls’ state title

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 11, 2017) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS  -- Mercer County will play Franklin County  in the championship game of the St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen in BB&T Arena Sunday at 2 p.m. Mercer County (30-6) earned a spot ...
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Mercer County’s Seygan Robins’ long road to basketball success

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 11, 2017) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS – For high school basketball players, the road to success and scholarships isn’t a direct route. It’s not a dribble drive straight to the hoop for an easy score. The destination isn’t always the...
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Murray coach and her husband on same basketball wavelength

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 10, 2017) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS – Travis Turner has been doing radio coverage of Murray High School girls’ basketball for a long time, but he had his first near-death experience Friday afternoon as he described the Tigers’ stunn...
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Donna Murphy’s Sweet 16 starburst

The St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen tips off today at NKU’s BB&T Arena. This is the 56th girls' state tournament, the 43nd since the KHSAA started sponsoring the event again in 1975. While everybody agrees that girls’ basketba...
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Remembering Douglass Demons basketball

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 27, 2017) Sixty years ago today, Henry Bell, John Burdette, Paul Price and their Douglass High School basketball teammates walked into UK's Memorial Coliseum and made history. On Feb. 27, 1957, Coach Charles Livisay's Demon...
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Dynasty of dynasties: St. X swimming & diving

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 22, 2017) LOUISVILLE -- St. Xavier's swimming and diving program is the greatest dynasty in the history of Kentucky high school sports. Its state championship numbers are as overwhelming as a tsunami: 52 team, 146 individu...
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R.I.P., Mike Wainscott, multi-sport coach in Lexington

Mike Wainscott, who coached in Fayette County public schools for 38 years, passed away Feb. 17, 2017. He was 67. Here's what I wrote about him for the Lexington Herald-Leader upon his retirement in May, 2012. BY MIKE FIELDS Mike Wainscott has been ...
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Saluting Dominic Black, state’s most decorated wrestler

“It was such an amazing journey. The life lessons I learned from wrestling, I wish everybody could have those experiences. I mean, I filled up two passports traveling the world and having people cheer for me in languages I can’t even speak. That's a ...
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State’s top scorer has game, fame, new name

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 9, 2017) When you’ve just put up a monster triple-double in a ridiculously high-scoring comeback victory, you have every right to request that people call you by any name you choose. After Lawrence County basketball star Ti...
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‘Corn’ captured best of high school sports

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 3, 2017) Kentucky high school sports is losing a friend. Photographer Mark Cornelison is leaving the Herald-Leader for a job at the University of Kentucky.  "Corn" worked at the newspaper for more than 20 years, and he brou...
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Don Lane, aka Donnie Lane, sharpshooter

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 1, 2017) For all he's done for young people, Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Lane will receive the Jim Host Youth Sports Award at the Bluegrass Sports Commission's annual banquet tonight at the Lexington Convention Cente...
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Bowling Green’s swagger of success

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 31, 2017) The Everly Brothers had a top-40 hit in 1967 in which they sang about how "a man in Kentucky sure is lucky to live down in Bowling Green."  Fifty years later, Kevin Wallace and D.G. Sherrill admit they are lucky m...
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Cliff Hagan played for Owensboro one week, UK the next

Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis wrote a column last week stating the case for high school (and prep school) basketball players getting the jump on their college careers by enrolling in college at midseason. It's hardly a new idea, as Cliff Hagan ...
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Kyle Moore: Mom had a mean hook shot

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 23, 2017) Forty-two years ago today -- Jan. 23, 1975 -- Buckhorn basketball star Peggy Gay had 74 points in a 136-20 victory over Oneida Baptist. It was a historic performance for Gay – she set a state scoring record for gi...
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Roy Bowling ushered girls’ basketball into modern era

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 18, 2017) LONDON – The most influential coach in the history of girls’ high school basketball in Kentucky, whose early string of state championships prodded other schools to take the sport seriously, didn’t exactly jump at t...
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Fraley’s coaching career comes full circle at Powell County

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 10, 2017) STANTON – A large black-and-white photograph hangs in Powell County's gym, forever preserving the Pirates in all their glory, moments after they won the 14th Region basketball title for the first time in 1974. Sev...
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Transy’s all Bluegrass-bred basketball roster

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 6, 2017) When Transylvania men’s basketball coach Brian Lane gathered his team for their first preseason get-together last summer, there was really no need to introduce the new players to the holdovers. They were already pr...
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King of the Bluegrass still reigns as top holiday tourney

BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 19, 2016) LOUISVILLE – The King of the Bluegrass has reigned as the best high school holiday basketball tournament in Kentucky -- and one of the best in the nation -- for 36 years now. It was the brainchild of then-Fairdale...
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Johnson Central celebrates first football title

BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 4, 2016) BOWLING GREEN -- It ain't over till it's over, they say, but Johnson Central football coach Jim Matney seemed pretty sure his Golden Eagles were winging their way toward championship glory when he giddily jumped up ...
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Belfry vs. Central has a (championship) ring to it

BY MIKE FIELDS (Dec. 3, 2016) BOWLING GREEN -- When Belfry Coach Philip Haywood and Louisville Central Coach Ty Scroggins met at midfield before Saturday night's Russell Athletic/KHSAA Class 3A finals, they shook hands, exchanged warm smiles, an...
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50th anniversary of Dayton High’s football title

BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 26, 2016) It was 50 years ago today -- Nov. 26, 1966 -- that Dayton High School stunned Russellville 6-2 to win the Class A football title at UK's Stoll Field. Dayton hadn't been to the state finals before, and it hasn't been t...
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Dennis Johnson and the good ol’ days of multi-sport athletes

BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 17, 2016) In this day of specialization among high school athletes, who are prodded by their parents and coaches to devote all their time and energy to one sport lest a college scholarship (or possibly a pro contract) eludes...
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Jake Johnson catches, passes John Cole, keeps state receiving record local

BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 9, 2016) Former Somerset football star John Cole was visiting family in his hometown last week when he heard the news that current Pulaski County star Jake Johnson had broken his state record for career receiving yards the previ...
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Jimmie Reed: a football lifer

BY MIKE FIELDS (Nov. 4, 2016) Jimmie Reed attended a powder-puff football game in Louisville a couple weeks ago. He wasn’t on the sidelines coaching, or on the field afterward handing out awards. He was there to cheer on one of his granddaughters. ...
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Justin Thomas latest Kentuckian to cash in on PGA Tour

BY MIKE FIELDS (Oct. 28. 2016) Justin Thomas won the CIMB Classic in Malaysia last week, successfully defending his title in Kuala Lumpur. Thomas is showing lots of early promise on the PGA Tour. When the Louisvillian won the CIMB Classic last ...
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Beth Bates got her foot in the door of football history

BY MIKE FIELDS (Oct. 26, 2016) It's been more than 30 years since Beth Bates kicked her way into Kentucky high school football's history books, but she's still occasionally reminded of her headline-grabbing days at Williamsburg High School. "People...
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Todd Bretz the constant in Dunbar’s soccer success

BY MIKE FIELDS (Oct. 11, 2016) Todd Bretz was only 24 when he signed on to coach boys' soccer at Paul Laurence Dunbar when it opened in 1990. Jon Akers, Dunbar's first principal, had to find more than a dozen head coaches to staff the sports progra...
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RIP, Bobby Keith: Clay County icon; basketball genius

Bobby Keith, who guided Clay County to the 1987 Sweet Sixteen championship and was regarded as one of the greatest basketball coaches in state history, passed away Oct. 5, 2016, after suffering a heart attack. He was 75. Keith was an absolute basket...
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Jeff McGill has helped nuture state golf tradition

BY MIKE FIELDS (Oct. 4, 2016) BOWLING GREEN – An hour into a conversation with Jeff McGill about all things golf, including his views on the virtues the game teaches and his memories of winning the 1969 state title, he states the obvious: “I fal...
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Charles Hurt: a Shelby County Rocket to remember

BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 21, 2016) Charles Hurt, who died last week at age 55 after a long battle with leukemia, is being remembered for his basketball playing days at Kentucky. But Hurt played his best basketball at Shelby County, where he was a ...
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Rachel Sanford: for the love of running

BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 13, 2016) LOUISVILLE -- Rachel Sanford was never chasing glory or records or celebrity when she was winning an unprecedented five consecutive KHSAA state cross country titles, a remarkable streak of success that began in 19...
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Lynch East Main: once king of the hills and state

BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 6, 2016) LYNCH – Dig into the history of Kentucky high school football and one shiny nugget you’ll uncover is that the first official state champion hailed from this tiny coal town deep in the hills of Harlan County. It wa...
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Under Beatty, Trinity is 15-0 against Lexington teams

BY MIKE FIELDS (Sept. 2, 2016) When Lafayette plays host to Trinity in high school football tonight, the Generals will try to end Lexington’s 16-year streak of futility against Bob Beatty’s Shamrocks. The last time a Lexington team beat Trinity...
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Perfect match: Ron Kordes & Assumption volleyball

  BY MIKE FIELDS (Aug. 29, 2016) LOUISVILLE – When Ron Kordes was hired to coach volleyball at Assumption in 1989, then-principal Karen Russ asked how long he thought he might lead the Rockets’ program. “I told her, ‘Let’s do it a year ...
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My, oh, Myra; Kentucky’s only 4-time golf champ

"What I like about golf, and the reason I think kids should play golf, is because it’s an individual sport that requires you to gain control over your emotions, develops your critical thinking skills, your conceptual thinking skills, and your discipl...
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Jack and Joe Morris, football’s top father-son coaching duo

BY MIKE FIELDS (Aug. 22, 2016) MAYFIELD – The first family of Mayfield High School football includes the most successful father-son coaching duo in the history of Kentucky high school football. Between them, Jack and Joe Morris have been part o...
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‘Granddaddy’ Rec Bowl has unmatched history

BY MIKE FIELDS (Aug. 19, 2016) The headline above tells you the result of the first Recreation Bowl played in Mount Sterling on Nov. 11, 1948. It was a Thursday night, and after Somerset, led by running backs Dickie Holmes and Dick Mitchell, thump...
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Can McCracken County end 1st Region title drought

BY MIKE FIELDS (June 17, 2016) McCracken County will continue its quest to end a 56-year title drought for the 1st Region when the Rawlings/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament resumes tonight with the final four at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The semifin...
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Old scorebooks, part 10 — Future big-leaguers in ’94 final four

Between them, Scott Downs and Brad Wilkerson played major league baseball for more than 20 years, which tells you something about the star power they brought to the high school baseball final four in 1994.Downs was an undefeated senior lefthanded pit...
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Old scorebooks, part 9 — PRP’s amazing comeback 20 years ago

Yogi Berra's quip that "It ain't over till it's over" resonated 20 years ago when Pleasure Ridge Park rallied to beat Harrison County in the state baseball semifinals, and went on to win its third consecutive state championship.PRP was on the brink o...
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Old scorebooks, part 8: Little ol’ Paintsville beats the big boys

When Paintsville won the Sweet Sixteen championship in 1996, the Tigers showed that a Class A-size school could compete with the big boys in basketball and come out on top.Big deal.Paintsville had already proved that point in baseball six years earli...
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Old scorebooks, part 7: LexCath wins title with ace Michael dealing victories

Lexington Catholic, led by the standout pitching of Mark Michael, beat Pleasure Ridge Park 4-2 in nine innings to win its first state baseball championship in 1999.Michael had a sensational senior season, going 14-0 with a 1.30 ERA and exhibiting rem...
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Old scorebooks, part 6 — Eddie Brooks’ homer binge

Bryan Station baseball coach Eddie Brooks was a star in his playing days at Lafayette. He was a slick-fielding sophomore infielder who batted ninth on the Generals' 1989 state championship team.But Brooks wielded a dangerous bat at the bottom of the ...
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Old scorebooks, part 5: Harrison County’s breakthrough state title

When Harrison County and Pleasure Ridge Park met in the 1993 baseball finals, both programs were looking for their first state championship after twice being bridesmaids.Harrison County was runner-up in 1984 and 1987; PRP was runner-up in 1982 and 19...
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Old scorebooks, part 4: Franklin County’s upset for the ages

I've witnessed a lot of upsets over the last 40+ years, and my memory of most of them is blurry. One upset that is still clear -- and still shocking -- came in baseball 23 years ago this week.On May 25, 1993, defending state champion and No. 1-ranked...
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Old scorebooks, part 3: Pelphrey, Lorenzen, Smith played baseball, too

They aren't remembered as baseball players, but John Pelphrey, Jared Lorenzen and Derek Smith were talented multi-sport athletes in high school.In his junior year at Paintsville, Pelphrey was a star pitcher who helped the Tigers reach the 1986 state ...
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Old scorebooks, part 2: Poynter’s hot post-season for Tates Creek in 1990

Larry Poynter, in his first year as head baseball coach at Tates Creek, leads his alma mater  into post-season play in the 43rd District tournament Tuesday night.In getting his players ready for the playoffs, Poynter can tell them about how he steppe...
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Old scorebooks, part 1: Lafayette ace Curtis Whitney’s pitching prowess in 1992

I came across my old baseball scorebooks recently, some more than 30 years old, and flipping through the pages was like stepping back in time.Over the next few weeks I'll share some of the most memorable individual and team post-season performances.F...
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Greenup County’s pursuit of perfection is over, but not its pursuit of state title

BY MIKE FIELDS (May 16, 2016) Greenup County’s hopes of becoming Kentucky’s first undefeated state baseball champion in 34 years are dead, but the Musketeers’ hopes of winning the state title are still very much alive. Greenup County suffered its f...
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Austin Kearns part of South Lexington ‘reunion’

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 26, 2016) Austin Kearns was throwing batting practice in one of the cages at the South Lexington baseball complex in Shillito Park on a rainy evening last week, and nobody took a second glance at the former major league outfiel...
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PRP’s Bill Miller feels ‘blessed’ in fight against cancer

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 15, 2016) LOUISVILLE -- The feel-good story of this high school baseball season is that legendary Pleasure Ridge Park Coach Bill Miller feels good. Upgrade that: "I feel great!" Miller said before a Panthers' practice this wee...
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Steve Wright steps down at Southwestern

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 11, 2016) Steve Wright marked his 59th birthday Monday by resigning as boys' basketball coach at Pulaski Southwestern.  "I'm at a point in my life where I want to move on to other possibilities and opportunities," said Wri...
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Is it time to end Kentucky-Indiana All-Star series?

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 8, 2016) Tradition is getting thumped by reality when it comes to the Kentucky-Indiana All-Stars basketball series, so maybe it’s time to invoke a mercy rule and pull the plug on the games. It’s sad to say goodbye to what ...
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Hero shot for ‘Nova a personal thrill for LexCath alum

BY MIKE FIELDS (April 5, 2016) When Kris Jenkins hit his buzzer-beating three-pointer to give Villanova the NCAA title late Monday night in Houston, it was a shot heard 'round the nation. And Lexington Catholic alum Cory Heitz's reaction to Je...
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Dodgers’ A.J. Ellis caught news of Dunbar’s title

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 28, 2016) GLENDALE, AZ -- Even though he was in spring training in Arizona, 1,800 miles from Rupp Arena, Los Angeles Dodgers catcher (and former Paul Laurence Dunbar basketball player) A.J. Ellis followed Dunbar's march to the ...
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Dunbar celebrates long-sought title

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 20, 2016) Paul Laurence Dunbar hoisted the big trophy and cut down the nets after winning the 99th Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet Sixteen championship in Rupp Arena Sunday afternoon, and its celebration echoed through histor...
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Lexington vs. Louisville for 7th time in finals

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 19, 2016) For the seventh time in state tournament history, a Lexington team will play a Louisville team in the title game. Paul Laurence Dunbar (32-6) will go against Doss (30-5) in the finals of the 99th Whitaker Bank/KHSAA ...
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Dunbar, Doss squeeze into title game

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 19, 2016) When Doss and Paul Laurence Dunbar got together for a pre-season scrimmage at Taylor County last fall, a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving, little did they know they would end the season in Rupp Arena playing fo...
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Sweet Sixteen now a Final Four

The final four of the 99th Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen is all set. Saturday night's semifinal matchups in Rupp Arena look like this:Newport Central Catholic (30-4) vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar (31-6), 6:30Doss (29-5) vs. South Laurel (29-6), 8:15.N...
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NewCath’s Big Ben clocking big numbers

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 18, 2016) Newport Central Catholic star Ben Weyer is making more noise in Rupp Arena this week than the Monster Jam trucks did when they rolled in here for a show last month. In two games in the 99th Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sw...
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Grab bag of contenders in Sweet quarterfinals

The 99th Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen was hyped as a wide-open shootout with any number of title contenders. Friday's quarterfinal matchups seem to bear that out. It's hard to pick any sure-fire winners coming out of the elite eight.Murray (30-5...
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Braden Miller has a ‘Ty’ to South Laurel champs

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 17, 2016) When South Laurel's Braden Miller hit a three-pointer midway through the first quarter of the Cardinals' game against Christian County Thursday afternoon, he glanced into the Rupp Arena stands and spotted his fami...
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Fairdale’s back-to-back feat has aged well

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 17, 2016) Today is the 25th anniversary of Fairdale's completing its back-to-back Sweet Sixteen championships. Stan Hardin's Bulldogs beat Tates Creek 67-63 in the finals of the 74th Boys' State Tournament in Rupp Arena on...
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Sweet memories 70 years in the making

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 17, 2016) Reginald Rice saw his first Sweet Sixteen 70 years ago at the Louisville Armory when he was a student at Garrett High School in Floyd County.  Since 1946, Rice has missed only a handful of state tournaments -- us...
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Hollingsworth shines, Dunbar survives

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 16, 2016) Cool, calm and clutch. That's Taveion Hollingsworth, a 6-foot-2 junior who plays basketball for Paul Laurence Dunbar with such remarkable ease and efficiency that it makes you wonder if he's immune to pressure. ...
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Sweet Sixteen: different kinds of bricks

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 16, 2016) The 99th Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet Sixteen opened Wednesday, and bricks were the topic du jour in the first session as Murray blasted Buckhorn 62-35, and Newport Central Catholic whipped Trinity 48-33 in fro...
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Sweet Sixteen a NewCath family tradition

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 16, 2016) Newport Central Catholic sophomore guard Stephen Pangallo will carry on a family tradition by playing in the Sweet Sixteen today. Pangallo is the grandson of NewCath Coach Ron Dawn, who played in the state tourna...
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Butler flattens Flyers to claim 5th title

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 13, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- Butler cemented its place as one of the preeminent girls' basketball programs in Kentucky history by blasting Franklin County 62-36 to win the St. Elizabeth Healthcare/KHSAA Swee...
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Butler gets shot at record-tying 5th title

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 12, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- Butler will be chasing history when it goes up against a once-upon-a-time opponent in the girls' state basketball finals Sunday night. Butler outlasted All "A" champion Murray 68-58 in the sem...
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Flyers in finals for first time in 36 years.

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 12, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- It took 36 years, but Franklin County has made it back to the state championship game in girls' basketball. The Flyers held on to beat Mercer County 55-51 in the semifinals of the St. Elizabet...
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Butler buzzer-beat beats E-town

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 11, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- Janna Lewis wasn't supposed to take the last shot for Butler, but she did, and her buzzer-beater gave the Bearettes a dramatic 61-59 victory over Elizabethtown in the quarterfinals of the St. E...
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Murray rolls into state final four

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 11, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- The dynamic duo of Macey Turley and Maddie Waldrop led Murray past Owensboro Catholic 60-43 in the quarterfinals of the St. Elizabeth HealthCare/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Friday night in BB&T Are...
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Mercer County makes final four

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 11, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- When the heat was on, Mercer County kept its cool and played its way into the final four of the St. Elizabeth HealthCare/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen. The Titans withstood a pressure-packed fourth quart...
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Scott Hundley getting out of coaching

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 11, 2016) Scott Hundley is stepping down as boys' basketball coach at Woodford County to pursue a job in school administration, or maybe something in the private sector. "It was a tough decision because I'll miss the bonds and...
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Flyers escape Campbell’s upset bid

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 11, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- It wasn't anything like early December when Franklin County crushed Campbell County 68-47 in the season opener. In a rematch in the quarterfinals of the St. Elizabeth HealthCare/KHSAA Sweet Si...
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Aces deal Harlan a repeat defeat

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 10, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- Forty days after Owensboro Catholic beat Harlan by 30 points in the All "A" semifinals, the Aces won their rematch 69-49 in the first round of the St. Elizabeth HealthCare/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen a...
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Boley leads E-town past Henderson County

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 10, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- Elizabethtown, rated the tournament favorite, looked the part in rolling by Henderson County 63-36 in the first round of the St. Elizabeth HealthCare/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Thursday night in BB&am...
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Butler bounces Bowling Green

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 10, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- Four-time state champion Butler, which seems to always look comfortable on the big stage, turned in another winning performance in the first round of the St. Elizabeth HealthCare/KHSAA Sweet Si...
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Murray beats Manual for 28th win in a row

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 10, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- Murray, trying to duplicate Covington Holy Cross's grand achievement as a small school last year, beat Manual 58-41 in the first round of the St. Elizabeth HealthCare/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Thursd...
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Thursday’s Sweet Sixteen matchups

The first round of the St. Elizabeth HealthCare/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen continues Thursday at BB&T Arena:Murray (33-1) vs. Manual (21-7), noonButler (27-5) vs. Bowling Green (29-4), 1:30 p.m.Elizabethtown (29-4) vs. Henderson County (18-9), 6:30 p.m....
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Holmes ‘D’ does in the Red Devils

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 9, 2016) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- Holmes relied on unrelenting defense to get to the state tournament for the first time in 14 years, so it was no surprise that its defense was the difference in a 49-35 victory over Russell in t...
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Campbell County gets its first ‘Sweet’ win

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- It was Wednesday --  hump day -- and the Campbell County Camels got over the proverbial hump and won their first-ever Sweet Sixteen game.Campbell County beat Trimble County 48-33 in the St. Elizabeth HealthCare/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen...
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Cook leads Franklin County by Shelby Valley

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- Franklin County has four 1,000-point career scorers in its lineup, so it's rare when the Flyers go starving for offense. So it didn't matter that Princess Stewart, Franklin County's top scorer this season, went 0-for-9 from the...
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Chris Souder’s ‘best year’ of his coaching life

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 9, 2016) Mercer County Coach Chris Souder is having a ball during March Madness, and it keeps getting better. Tuesday night, Souder watched Mercer County's boys beat Casey County to win the 12th Region title. His son Conne...
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Mercer County rolls by Leslie County

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -- Mercer County began the St. Elizabeth HealthCare/KHSAA Girls' Sweet Sixteen by erasing all memory of last year's lopsided loss in the state tournament.The Titans, who were buried by Elizabethtown 79-38 in the first round in Bowlin...
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Mason County ends Augusta’s run in 10th

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 8, 2016) MOUNT STERLING – Everything that is good and clean and competitive and entertaining and heartening about Kentucky high school basketball played out in a rousing 10th Region championship game at Montgomery County Tu...
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Boys’ Sweet Sixteen field taking shape

The Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet Sixteen is taking shape. Five region champions have been crowned, and 11 more will be determined tonight to complete the field. Christian County (2nd Region), Doss (6th), Newport Central Catholic (9th), Paul Laure...
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Remembering kicking guru George Barber

lCondolences to the family of George Barber, who passed away March 7, 2016, after becoming ill on a trip to Florida. Barber was involved in Lexington high school football for more than four decades and was best known for coaching kickers, including h...
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Creech’s 48 points lift Jenkins to region finals

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 4, 2016) STANTON – Whitney Creech, whose prodigious scoring has raised the roofs of gyms throughout the mountains this basketball season, has lifted Jenkins’ girls into the 14th Region finals for the first time since 1997 a...
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Recalling Tim Couch’s basketball glory days

BY MIKE FIELDS (March 4, 2016) Tim Couch, arguably the most accomplished quarterback in the history of Kentucky high school football, grew up thinking of himself as a basketball player first. “I honestly didn’t like football at all until, I t...
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Justice latest Kentuckian to play hoops at Vandy

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 29, 2016) Vanderbilt freshman Camron Justice was in the middle of the celebratory swarm on the Memorial Gym court after the Commodores beat Kentucky 74-62 in Nashville Saturday. "I never was a huge fan of UK, but I was a ...
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Faulkner twins leaving quite a legacy at Caverna

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 25, 2016) Madison and Mason Faulkner, the highest scoring twins in the history of Kentucky high school basketball, aren’t ready for their careers at Caverna to end just yet. Madison, a 5-foot-8 senior, poured in 42 points...
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LexCath will miss region for only second time in 30 years

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 24, 2016) A history of post-season success and a current top 25 ranking won’t get a basketball coach a cup of coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts, much less guarantee his team victory at tournament time. Just ask Lexington Catholic ...
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State wrestling championship matchups

Here are the matchups for tonight's title matches at the KHSAA State Wrestling Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park's Alltech Arena. Opening ceremonies for the finals are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.106: Cagen Wallace (Wayne Co.) vs. Chase Yost (...
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Mr. and Miss Basketball finalists

The Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation and the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches have released the lists of finalists for Mr. and Miss Basketball -- 18 boys and 17 girls, who earned Player of the Year honors in their respective regions.Voting by ...
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Daymeon Fishback’s perfect night 20 years ago

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 19, 2016) When I saw Daymeon Fishback working as a college basketball analyst on the SEC Network the other night, I remembered him not from his playing days at Auburn, but as Kentucky's Mr. Basketball in 1996. Fishback's car...
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Football coaching giant Owen Hauck dies

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 17, 2016) Owen Hauck, whose Boone County football Rebels were the scourge of Lexington teams from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s, died this morning. He was 88. Hauck coached Highlands to the state championship in 1964, and the...
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Anderson Co.’s Glen Drury true to his Bearcats

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 17, 2016) Glen Drury is an Anderson County institution. Like those famous Lawrenceburg distilleries, Four Roses and Wild Turkey, Drury has been turning out a successful, Kentucky-specialty product for decades. The proof: Dr...
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Basketball a passion play for E-town’s Erin Boley

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 16, 2016) Life is good for Erin Boley. The Elizabethtown basketball star is the first 3,000-point scorer in school history, already a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in Kentucky, a Notre Dame signee, a McDonald's All-Ameri...
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Jock Sutherland: Lafayette was ‘utopia’

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 11, 2016) Jock Sutherland made a brief appearance at the event named his honor -- the Jock Sutherland Classic -- at Lafayette this past Saturday. He found time to shake hands, chat up a few fans and reminisce about his good ...
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Carson Williams: Owen County Rebel with a cause

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 9, 2016) Carson Williams always puts his team first, so he’s not distracted by speculation about his Mr. Basketball candidacy. The Owen County senior’s single-minded purpose is to lead the Rebels to their first-ever Sweet Sixtee...
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No. 1 Mercer Co. risks spotless record at Lafayette

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 5, 2016) No. 1 Mercer County will put its perfect record (24-0) on the line against host Lafayette in the Jock Sutherland Classic Saturday night. The Titans are the only unbeaten team in the state. No. 3 Paul Laurence Dunbar pl...
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Creech has been scoring machine for years

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 3, 2016) Whitney Creech became Kentucky high school basketball's all-time leading scorer when she poured in 71 points to lead Jenkins past Paintsville 90-87 in overtime Tuesday night. Her career-high performance gave her 4,9...
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Signing day a year away for Lafayette star

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 3, 2016) National signing day has arrived for high school football players across America. One of the highest rated recruits in Kentucky, however, will have to wait until next year to put his signature on a college letter of...
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Edmonson County’s 40th anniversary of Cinderella title

BY MIKE FIELDS (Feb. 2, 2016) BROWNSVILLE – They're on the shady side of middle age now. Most of them have gray hair, or gray-flecked goatees or mustaches. Their knees don’t always treat them kindly. Some are retired. One has three grandsons. I...
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Mercer Co. focuses on winning games, not winning streak

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 28, 2016) NICHOLASVILLE -- Mercer County isn’t trying to go undefeated in boys’ basketball this season, but the Titans are trying to win every game. There is a difference. No. 1 Mercer County ran its record to 22-0 with a...
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Ervin Stepp appreciates Whitney Creech’s scoring prowess

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 25, 2016) Ervin Stepp is ready to welcome Whitney Creech into his exclusive club. Stepp is the only player in the history of Kentucky high school basketball to average more than 50 points a game for an entire season. Thirty...
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It’s good to be back

BY MIKE FIELDS (Jan. 24, 2016) So, did I miss anything? It’s been eight months since I retired from the Herald-Leader after covering high school sports for 41 years. After giving up the gig cold turkey, I filled my time with travel (the British Op...
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About Mike

After working as a sports writer for 41 years, I needed a break from the daily demands and deadlines of the newspaper business. So in June 2015, I retired from the Lexington Herald-Leader after covering approximately 4,000 high school sports events i...
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Commissioner's Perspective Blog

05/10/21- Senate Bill 128: Supplemental School Year Program Additional Guidance Related to NCAA

Information specific to this topic is now included in the compiled SB128 SSYP Informational post at https://bit.ly/3dUJ9us    ...
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04/12/21- Senate Bill 128: Supplemental School Year Program Guidance for Sports and Sport-Activities

For a complete list of the provisions and information related to the implementation of SB128 and the SSYP, please see the following document- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE DOCUMENT...
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03/19/21- Welcome Back Media to Winter Championships

From Commissioner Julian Tackett and the staff of the KHSAA. Hello to all of the members of both the Kentucky Press Association and Kentucky Broadcasters Association. When we gathered and then adjourned abruptly at Rupp Arena last March, most of us ...
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Anxiously Awaiting Return of Fans in High School Sports, Performing Arts

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life for almost a yea...
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10/01/20- Celebrating Return to Play During National High School Activities Month (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.       The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly caused...
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08/21/20- Restart of the Opportunity to Practice and Play Sports

This is being sent to all KHSAA member schools through the Principal and Athletic Director. It is also as a courtesy, copied to Superintendents.   Good afternoon. As most of you are aware, the KHSAA Board of Control voted yesterday to stay on ...
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08/04/20- The Planned Return of Interscholastic Athletics Challenges Us All

As the start of the school year approaches, there has been a lot of focus on whether students should go back to school and if interscholastic athletics should return. Some think we should just stay inside our homes for months at a time. Others ...
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03/08/20- Statement on Ongoing KHSAA Activities and the COVID-19 (Corona) Virus

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) is aware and continues to monitor the issues with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We are keenly aware of the recently declared emergency status and the primary purpose for which those declarations were ma...
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11/06/19- High School Football Playoffs—A Community Happening

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Many people would agree that their years in high school were ...
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08/24/19- Parents and Adult Fans: The Biggest Challenge Facing High School Sports Today

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Inappropriate adult behavior at high school athletic events in ...
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04/29/19- Getting Smart but Acting Foolishly: There is a Solution (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. We communicate on smartphones, drive smart cars, make purchases us...
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02/12/2019-Commissioner’s Statement on NFHS Football Rule Change Related to Replay

KHSAA staff is aware of the rule change and thankfully, we were part of the discussion. At this point, there are no plans to implement replay for our state football championship games, which is likely the only round in which we would consider it at t...
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1/24/19- Dear Mom and Dad, and in some cases, School Personnel: Cool it (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete he...
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11/20/18- Kentucky Student-Athletes Invited to Apply for 2019 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year

Kentucky senior student-athletes with ties to agriculture may apply for one of six scholarships and the honor of being recognized as a 2019 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. The program is a partnership of the Kentucky High School Athletic Associatio...
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11/09/18- Growing Up in the Digital Age (Op-Ed Column)

By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association From the Greatest Generation to Baby Boomers, Generation X to Mille...
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08/22/18- Basketball Interpretation Relative to Bylaw 9 Due to Changes in NCAA Women’s Recruiting Calendar

Due to changes in the NCAA recruiting calendar for women, an interpretation is necessary to KHSAA Bylaw 9 and this interpretation supersedes Case Situation BL-9-6 from the 2017-18 KHSAA Handbook. Bylaw 9 states that athletes who have previously BOTH...
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03/27/18- Reminder about 2017-2018 Title IX and Participation List Submission

With spring sports in full swing and most schools ready to take some form of spring break, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30. If you have specific questions about ...
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01/19/18 – Become an Official – Stay Connected to High School Sports

By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. They don’t normally make the headlines, their names are not in the box...
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08/16/17 – High School Activities Bring Communities Together!

By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Julian Tackett, Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is he...
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05/10/17-Reminders about Students Practicing/Playing While Ineligible

Recently, the Commissioner's office has been made aware of several questions and concerns regarding various approved changes to the eligibility rules of the KHSAA. A reminder to all involved is that once a proposal receives the requisite vote of the ...
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12/11/15 – Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarship

When former Commissioner Louis Stout passed away in 2012, his widow Anna directed that donations on his behalf go to the Louis Stout Memorial Fund for Students. She felt this was a chance for the KHSAA to honor student-athletes who excel in athletics...
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11/05/15 – Commissioner’s Response to BR396 (HB76) Regarding Participation by Non-Public School Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2015Commissioner’s Response to Home School Proposal:“Following the announcement of the bill (BR396) introduced by Representative Stan Lee (R-Lexington) and others on October 30, our office has again received a numbe...
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09/05/15 – Proposal by Proposal Analysis of 2015 Annual Meeting Proposals

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2015 KHSAA Annual Meeting. Because of another vast turnover in athletic administrators this year, and in order to help you prepare, this information is being sent well in advance of this ...
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08/18/15 – Reminder about 2015 Annual Meeting of the Membership of KHSAA

This is intended for all KHSAA member school Superintendents, Principals and Athletic Directors and the link can be forwarded as needed.This reminder that the 2015 Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA is to be held on Thursday, September 10 ...
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08/04/15 – An Open Note of Gratitude and Thanks

Good morning. This is being composed for all of our administrative contacts at the member schools as an open note of thanks and gratitude.Over the last week, many of you, and I mean a great many, have taken the time out to call, text, email and send ...
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06/22/15 – Reminders about Dead Period (Bylaw 24)

This is being sent to all Principals, Athletic Directors, Superintendents and Coaches of Member Schools. This is being sent via an electronic application and it is possible that any direct replies will not be received by the sender.A few reminders as...
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06/08/15 – KHSAA Seeks Applicants for Assistant Commissioner (Female)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESUMES AND COVER LETTER FOR CONSIDERATION: THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015The Kentucky High School Athletic Association is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Commissioner. Due to the provisions of the Federal Cou...
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03/24/15 – KHSAA Seeks Support Staff Members to Join Staff

Long-time KHSAA Administrative Support Specialist Phyllis Sallee is retiring from the KHSAA after many years of faithful service. As such, the KHSAA will be looking to fill a total of two positions, Mrs. Sallee's and another that had been vacant appr...
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03/19/15 – Statement on Passing of Ira Combs

Commissioner Julian Tackett issued the following statement upon the death of Ira Combs- "Ira Combs was a larger than life figure whose regular appearance at the Sweet 16 was a source of personal pride, as was his legendary work with the Joe B. Hall ...
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09/29/14 – Four Measures Receive Approval at Annual Meeting

At the Annual Meeting of the membership of the KHSAA, four proposals received the votes necessary for approval. The membership was represented by 215 of the schools (out of 277 members), a turnout very comparable to the past few years, with 144 votes...
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09/17/2014 – Proposal by Proposal Analysis of 2014 Annual Meeting Proposals

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2014 KHSAA Annual Meeting. Because of the vast turnover in athletic administrators this year, and in order to help you prepare, this information is being sent well in advance of this year...
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09/04/14-Arrangements for Billie Ginn

As some of you may know, Johnny Ginn's wife, Billie, passed away Wednesday night after a battle with cancer. Arrangements for Billie Ginn are as follows: Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Kerr Brothers Fun...
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08/06/14 – Commissioner’s Response to Home School Proposal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2014 Commissioner’s Response to Home School Proposal “Following the announcement of the bill introduced by Representative Stan Lee (R-Lexington) on Tuesday, our office has received a number of phone calls and emails...
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04/10/14 – Reminders about Title IX and Participation List Submission Due April 30

As spring sports are now fully in swing, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30. If you have specific questions about Title IX and the law itself, any of our Assistant C...
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04/07/14 – Positive Changes on the Catastrophic Insurance Front

As most of you who are involved in purchasing athletic insurance for districts or schools are aware, the market remains very tough for this specialized type of coverage. For more than 30 years, the most visible benefit to membership in the KHSAA has ...
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02/18/14 – Phase 1 of Title IX Reports for 2014 include New Historical Matrix (T-2 Chart) and T35 Revisions

The initial phase of entry for the 2013-2014 Title IX Reports is available and online at schools.khsaa.org. There have been several enhancements this year based on the tour of regional meetings last fall and the great cooperation and feedback from th...
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10/09/13 – Commissioner Issues Clarification about Postgame Activity, Corrections to Erroneous Media and Social Media Reports

First, for those who may choose to read no further, there has never been a ban or prohibition on postgame handshakes or other types of good sporting behavior by the KHSAA, its Commissioner or its Board of Control. Nor has such a ban been proposed. Th...
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10/08/13 – Commissioner’s Directive on Postgame Activity

For those that may choose to read only the first few lines, it is worth reiteration. THERE IS NO BAN OR PROHIBITION ON POSTGAME HANDSHAKES. Has not been considered, contemplated or reviewed as an option. Several sports have "traditions" regarding po...
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10/01/13 – September Board of Control Meeting Review

The following is a review of the items discussed at the September KHSAA Board of Control Meeting and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as far as actions by the Board. While m...
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09/19/13 – Commissioners Remarks to the 2013 Annual Meeting

At the request of the membership, the capsule of the remarks made by the Commissioner to the 2013 Annual Meeting are contained below. As we start this session, I would like to do something different this year. Instead of talking to you about our str...
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09/13/13 – Proposal by Proposal Analysis of 2013 Annual Meeting Proposals

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2013 KHSAA Annual Meeting. During the morning sessions, there are three great workshops. Veteran maintenance and grass/grounds experts Bucky Trotter and Dr. A.J. Powell will conduct a se...
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09/11/13 – Reminder about Schools Being Encouraged to Participate in Annual Meeting

This is always a great time of year. School has started, the Friday night lights are on, the fields and courts are in use every night. And again this year, we are privileged to be completing another circuit around the state holding regional meetings ...
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08/10/13 – July Board of Control Meeting Review

The following is a review of the items discussed at the July KHSAA Board of Control Meeting and the status of those issues. The Board meets six times per year, and each time, the membership will be updated as far as actions by the Board. While many o...
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08/02/13 – Rosters Open for Editing/Required for Competition

Welcome back for the 2013-2014 School Year! In an effort to ensure that we start the school year with an accurate Overall Athletic Roster, we have implemented again an initial step that an administrator with Athletic Director level access  must perf...
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07/1/13 – Update on Middle School Regulation

As the amendments to 702 KAR 7:065 work their way through the administrative review process, I/we have been asked to hold off in any communication that could be considered final as well as development of additional material until the regulation is ap...
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05/16/13 – May Board of Control Meeting Review

I want to issue a review of items discussed at each of the Board of Control meetings and status of issues. With the Board meeting six times per year, it is critical that the membership be updated on a consistent manner as far as actions by the Board....
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04/21/13 – Changes to KHSAA High School Rules Approved by KBE

Each year, the KHSAA must submit through KDE, any requested changes to 702 KAR 7:065 effecting governance of high school athletics. Pursuant to KRS 156.070 (2), the Kentucky Board of Education is responsible for all levels of interscholastic athletic...
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04/19/13 – Limitation of Seasons Discussion – Possible Reduction of Contests to be Proposed

The following is an excerpt from the Board meeting summary of the April, 2013 Board of Control meeting. At its April meeting, the Board continued its discussion regarding game limits for the sports of the KHSAA.  The Board had asked staff to researc...
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4/12/13 – Remarks for KHSAA Hall of Fame

As I come here to night to bring you these brief greetings, I cannot help but believe that the founders, sponsors, staffs and visionaries of this great Hall of Fame are smiling. Those that are still with us, and those that have gone before us, would ...
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03/25/13 – Clarification on Cold Weather Participation

The office has received several calls from people asking about a "Cold Weather Index" to parallel the existing Heat Index rules and regulations. At the present time, such an index does not exist in terms of a policy to eliminate participation at cert...
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10/25/12 – Commissioner’s Statement on the Passing of Former Commissioner Billy V. Wise, updated with arrangements

COMMISSIONER’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BILLY V. WISE Billy V. Wise, who served as the fourth Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association from 1991-1994 and spent twenty-five years with the KHSAA, passed away early Thursday afte...
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10/26/12 – KHSAA Tabs Angolia As Its New Communications Director

KHSAA TABS ANGOLIA AS ITS NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Commissioner Julian Tackett today announced the hiring of Joe Angolia as the organization's new Communications Director. Angolia...
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10/04/12- Congratulations to All Principals as October is National Principal’s Month

For more information, watch the video below, or go to http://principalsmonth.org/. Thanks to all member school Principals for your work!   ...
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9/20/12 – New Free NFHS Coaching Education Course Helps with NCAA Eligibility Center

The NFHS and NCAA have jointly announced a new course through their learning center that helps fully explain the requirements related initial collegiate eligibility. This FREE course should be viewed by Athletic Directors and Guidance Counselors who ...
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09/20/12 – NFHS Releases Opposition to Proposed 10-month Soccer Schedule for U.S. Soccer

The NFHS, supported by the member state associations including the KHSAA, has released a position opposing the new 10-month schedule proposed by the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. This proposed schedule is an effort to force kids to choose between ...
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9/18/12 – Annual Meeting Voting Results Announced

Voting Results for the 2012 Annual Meeting have been announced based on voting conducted September 18, 2012. Complete results can be found at http://khsaa.org/annualmeeting/20122013/finalvotingtallysheet2012.pdf RESULTS OF VOTING – SEPTEMBER 18, 201...
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9/18/12 – Commissioner’s Remarks to 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting

Commissioner’s Remarks General Session, 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting   When I sat down a few weeks ago and discussed the board’s evaluation from last year and plans for the coming year, I was again told to take those thoughts to the membership this morn...
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9/14/12 – Proposal by Proposal Analysis of 2012 Annual Meeting Proposals

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2012 KHSAA Annual Meeting. There are nine proposals on the agenda this year. All but one are part of the Board's required Annual Review and the vast majority are attempts to modernize th...
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9/14/12 – KHSAA Annual Meeting – Your Chance to be Involved!

This is a great time of year. In all areas of the state, school has started. The Friday night lights are lit, the fields and courts are in use every night (and seems like 24 hours in some areas and schools). And this year, we have just completed a ci...
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09/09/12 – Commissioner’s Statement, Including Funeral Arrangements and Donation Designation, on the Passing of Louis Stout

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2012COMMISSIONER’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF LOUIS STOUTLouis Stout, who served as the fifth Commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association from 1994-2002, passed away early Sunday morning followin...
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9/5/12 – Proposals Online for Annual Meeting

The Proposals for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the membership have been posted again online at the Annual Meeting link. They had been taken down for a few days while the file format was repaired to make sure they appeared in the correct order. Find the...
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9/4/12 – Reminder about KHSAA Annual Meeting

This is the second reminder about this year's KHSAA Annual meeting. It's each school's opportunity to have a say in the rules of the Association for the future. In addition, there will be professional development opportunities in the morning as usual...
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8/21/12 – Agenda for Optional AD Workshop Posted

Below is the agenda.  2012-13 OPTIONAL KHSAA ADMINISTRATORS WORKSHOP Check in: 7:30 a.m., Workshop: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be from 12:00 to 12:45 for those that have indicated they will stay  Session I - Welcome, Introductions and Part ...
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7/5/12 – Dead Period Final Days Reminder

This is not intended to accuse any specific school or system, but to issue a genuine reminder. All member school administrators would be well served to forward this to all of your coaches on record. DEAD PERIOD REMINDER On several occasions in th...
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Commissioner’s Remarks, 2011 KHSAA Annual Meeting

Commissioner's Remarks General Session, 2011 KHSAA Annual Meeting When I sat down a few weeks ago with our new board president and discussed the board's evaluation from last year and plans for the coming year, he told me he thought I might ...
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2011 Annual Meeting – Proposal by Proposal

This is the second part of a two-part effort to talk about the 2011 KHSAA Annual Meeting. There are twelve proposals on the agenda this year. Seems like about the right number, but very few if any are really significant in that implementation will...
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Annual Meeting – Every School’s Chance for Involvement!

This is a great time of year. In all areas of the state, school has started. The Friday night lights are lit up, the fields and courts are in use every night (and seems like 24 hours in some areas and schools). But then reality sets in, and its time ...
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03/27/18- Reminder about 2017-2018 Title IX and Participation List Submission

With spring sports in full swing and most schools ready to take some form of spring break, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30. If you have specific questions about ...
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06/24/15 – Rosters Reset, Ready for 2015-16, Reminders about Requirements for Eligibility

Welcome back for the 2015-2016 School Year!Before any work begins for the 2015-16 year, a person in the school with Athletic Director level access must initialize rosters as detailed below before rosters can be updated and subsequently, rosters and s...
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08/06/14 – Reminders and Updates – Online roster system

Based on the number of calls that we have received concerning the start of the school year roster initialization and the eligibility and roster requirement, we wanted to send a brief clarification. Please contact IT Director Rob Catron (rcatron@khsaa...
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04/10/14 – Reminders about Title IX and Participation List Submission Due April 30

As spring sports are now fully in swing, it is time to remind each of you that the annual reports for Title IX and the Participation List are due on April 30. If you have specific questions about Title IX and the law itself, any of our Assistant C...
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02/18/14 – Phase 1 of Title IX Reports for 2014 include New Historical Matrix (T-2 Chart) and T35 Revisions

The initial phase of entry for the 2013-2014 Title IX Reports is available and online at schools.khsaa.org. There have been several enhancements this year based on the tour of regional meetings last fall and the great cooperation and feedback from th...
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08/27/13 – Member School Menu Page Refinements

As you log into your KHSAA Member School account (effective Tuesday, August 27) you will notice a refinement of the grouping and arrangement of links with the most frequently used links in the left most column of the page. The flow of the first thre...
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08/27/13 – Did You Know? Head Coach Data Privileges Role

Do you have a trusted Assistant Coach that you would like to have the same roster and/or schedule entry rights as your head coach?  Perhaps your head coach delegates that role to a trusted Assistant coach. Do you have a Head Varsity Coach that is re...
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08/14/13 – KHSAA Online System Refinements and Revisions

This is blog post is meant for KHSAA Member School Principals and Athletic Directors and is specifically intended only for Administrators who maintain their School's Personnel accounts and Rosters online via the KHSAA Member School only system. If yo...
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08/12/13 – Did You Know?

Welcome KHSAA member school personnel!  I bet everyone is super busy getting back into school this week (many, like my daughter's school -- in Franklin County -- started last week!). I would like to start out the 2013-2014 school year by starting a ...
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08/02/13 – Rosters Open for Editing/Required for Competition

Welcome back for the 2013-2014 School Year! In an effort to ensure that we start the school year with an accurate Overall Athletic Roster, we have implemented again an initial step that an administrator with Athletic Director level access  must perf...
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07/14/13 – Non-KHSAA Member School viewing of Online KHSAA/KMA Sports Safety Course

In this blog edition, I would like to issue a reminder to administrators concerning the KHSAA Member School System in regards to how non-KHSAA member school coaches (i.e. Middle school) are to take the online Sports Safety Course Modules. __________...
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