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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...

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 ...

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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Advance tickets to the upcoming KHSAA Spring State Championships are now available for purchase at KHSAA.org. Purchasing tickets ahead of time online allows fans to avoid the lines and head straight into the venue to cheer on their team.  Tickets to...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

A few reminders and updates to Baseball Coaches now that the season has started: SEMI-STATE ROTATIONS/SITES The rotation grid for the Semi-State Round of the Baseball Postseason was published on the KHSAA website recently.  To view, please use the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

NFHS News Release INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 5, 2018) — The elimination of the requirement for the entire pivot foot to be in contact with the pitcher’s plate is among the changes approved for the 2018-19 high school baseball season. This revision in R...

This is being sent to all Principals, Athletic Directors, Superintendents and Coaches of Member High Schools. This is being sent via an electronic script and it is possible that direct replies will not be received by the sender. IT IS REQUESTED THAT...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2018 The 2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament resumes Friday evening with the semifinals at Whitaker Bank Ballpark (6 & 8:30 p.m.), and concludes Saturday night with the championship game at 7 p.m. T...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2018 The 2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Baseball and 2018 Owensboro Health/KHSAA Softball State Tournaments begin Thursday at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington and Jack C. Fisher Park in Owensboro, respectively. Tickets fo...

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...

Several schools in both baseball and softball have contacted the office recently to express concerns about the impact this spring's weather conditions are having on their schedules. While those schools reaching out to our office originally had more t...

REQUIRED STATISTICS ENTRY Now that the season is in full swing following spring break, the KHSAA will again be using MaxPreps to compile statistical leaders in baseball. Teams will be required to input their roster into MaxPreps.Rosters entered for...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 19, 2018 Statistical leaders for baseball and softball will once again be available at KHSAA.org through the Association’s continued partnership with MaxPreps. Reports will be automatically generated every morning from d...

During its 2018 Regular Session, both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly approved HB290, and the bill was signed into law by the governor on April 2. See the full text of the bill at http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/18RS/HB290/HCS1.pdf...

This reminder is for all member schools as scheduling decisions are made relative to 2018-2019 and beyond. Athletic Directors and others scheduling contests should pay close attention to the information at https://khsaa.org/general/resources/correspo...

Due to the numerous game cancellations and interruptions as a result of inclement weather conditions in the sports of baseball and softball, the following reminders should prove helpful in addressing these situations when they arise: Any games th...

With several baseball umpires already completing the NFHS Part 2 Test since it opened on Monday, March 19, this is a reminder that it will be available online from March 19 until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday, April 2 The test will automatically close at...

The KHSAA has partnered with GameChanger as the official required pitch count reporting mechanism for baseball. GameChanger, which also works in conjunction with MaxPreps, is available at no charge to member schools and is required at all levels (fre...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2018 As part of its annual recognition program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recently announced its award winners for the 2016-17 seasons. Twenty-five coache...

The mandatory Online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Baseball is now available. The clinic is required of all licensed officials as well as all coaches, varsity, junior varsity and freshman, and whether or not the coach receives pay. Below is ad...

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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2018 During the course of its regularly scheduled meeting at the KHSAA offices on Thursday, the Board of Control approved a proposal from staff to create a new championship opportunity for girls in the sport-act...

Mark your calendars for the 2018 KHSAA Baseball Umpires Advanced Camp which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Johnson Central High School in Paintsville.  Advanced Camp attendance is required once every four years for postseason eligibility. Reg...

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...

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...

Effective April 3, 2017, the KHSAA will have new office hours. The office will open each day at 7:30 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. ET. Logistical and traffic issues (both current and anticipated) in the surrounding area near the office, in particular,...

The 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...

The KHSAA has partnered with MaxPreps to manage and post pitch counts for the 2017 playing season. MaxPreps works in combination with GameChanger, among other stat entry options to allow for member schools to maintain accurate pitch count data and el...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

The KHSAA Board of Control, at its September meeting, approved the dates and times for the 2017 KHSAA State Baseball Tournament. The event will be held June 8-10 and 16-17 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington.  First round games (all times are East...

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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....

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...

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, ...

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...

Now that the season is a couple of weeks old, we wanted to update everyone with a clarification with regard to the length of a contest. Games may not be shortened in an attempt to avoid pitching limitations (pitch count). By NFHS rule, games are seve...

Through meetings of the Kentucky Baseball Coaches Association Annual Conference and the Baseball Advisory Committee, along email requests sent since the announcement of the pitch count limitation, staff has been asked to compile a list of frequently ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

At its November meeting, the KHSAA Board of Control continued review of a pitch count limit for baseball. The review comes through working with USA Baseball, the National Federation of High School Associations, Major League Baseball and other youth o...

At its November meeting, the KHSAA Board of Control adopted a schedule change, beginning in 2016, for the Rawlings/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament.In an effort to alleviate competitive issues under the current format resulting from pitching limitatio...

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...

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...

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 ...

GAME COMPLETION This is a reminder to Coaches, Officials and Administrators with regard to interrupted games. During the regular season, including district seeded games, for games that are interrupted due to weather or darkness and called (ended) by...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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....

The National Federation of State High School Associations has released baseball rules changes for the 2014-15 season.  Among those topics addressed were video monitoring equipment, non-glare batting helmets and expanded definitions for interference a...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Here are some updates and reminders for Baseball Coaches and Umpires: State DrawThe draw for the 2014 Rawlings/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament will be streamed live Thursday, May 1 at 2 p.m. (ET) at www.khsaa.org.   Deadline for Seeded GamesThe dea...

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...

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...

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...

The 2014 KHSAA/NFHS Baseball Rules Clinic for all coaches and umpires is now online. Athletic Directors - see the information below in bold type to assist you in checking on your coaches to make sure they have met the requirement. As a reminder, all...

Registration information for the 2014 KHSAA Baseball Umpire Camp has been posted on the KHSAA website.  The camp will be Saturday, Feb. 22 at Elizabethtown High School.  Go to this link for more information. http://khsaa.org/baseball/umpirescamp.pdf...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

This is a reminder to all baseball coaches and administrators with regard to limitations to "off season" during the school year activities ("Fall Ball").  We have received some reports of schools using school uniforms and other identifying apparel wh...

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...

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....

The complete time schedule for the 2013 Forcht Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament has been finalized and posted online.  To view this year's schedule, follow the link below. http://khsaa.org/baseball/2013/statebaseballbracket.pdf ...

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...

The draw for region vs. region match-ups for the 2013 Forcht Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament will be conducted Tuesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. (ET).  The draw will be streamed live on www.khsaa.tv in partnership with iHigh.com.  The 2013 event is sc...

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...

We received confirmation that the Phiten and other collapsible necklaces and bracelets that may be popular at other levels and in outside leagues are considered jewelry per the NFHS and are NOT legal for Kentucky High School Baseball.  Please advise ...

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,...

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...

While we posted the following individually as the notices were received throughout last year, here is a current listing of decertified bats by the NFHS as we are closing in on the start of the 2013 playing season. This short list is subject to chang...

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  ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Coaches ....your rosters should have already been entered through the KHSAA website.  Please keep in mind that entry will be locked down the first date of the postseason (May 21) and no changes may be made.  This serves as a listing of those that wou...

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Coaches ....your rosters should have already been entered through the KHSAA website.  Please keep in mind that entry will be locked down the first date of the postseason (May 21) and no changes may be made.  This serves as a listing of those that wou...

Game times have been set for the 2012 Kentucky National Insurance/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament scheduled for June 4-9 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington.  The schedule in bracket order is as follows: All Times EasternMonday, June 4Region 15 v...

Attention District and Region Tournament Managers ....the host manager manual has been published.  Please refer to the link below to guide you through the postseason.  As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.   http:/...

This is a reminder regarding interrupted games.  If a game is interrupted in tournament play or regular season play, and is subsequently to be completed, it will be reset (resumed) at the same point, same inning, same out or outs, same balls and stri...

Regional match-ups are now set for the 2012 Kentucky National Insurance/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament.  The draw was webcast live on April 20.  To view an archive of the draw go to www.khsaa.tv.  District Tournaments are scheduled for May 21-26.  R...

The draw for the 2012 Kentucky National Insurance/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament to be held June 4-9 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark will be shown live online on Friday, April 20 at 2 p.m. (ET).  Go to khsaa.tv to view the draw to see what regions will fa...

Coaches ...this reminder to call the score of your game (Home or away) following each contest to the Riherd's/KHSAA Scoreboard.  The call is toll free at 800-453-6882...

We received this communication from the NFHS Office today ....please pass the information along... This makes the Marucci CAT5 33" bat and the Reebok Vector TLS bat as the only two at this time that have been decertified and not legal for play. To:...

Rules Clinic -- Reminder to all Baseball Head Coaches and Umpires ....the deadline for the free online baseball rules clinic is midnight Wednesday. If you have not already completed the course online (or attended the Baseball Coaches Conference or ha...

This below was just received from the NFHS To: Member State Association Executive Directors From: B. Elliot Hopkins, MLD, CAA, NFHS Baseball Rules Editor Subject: Decertification of 33-inch Marucci CAT5 bat Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 The Natio...

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 ...