Officials Guidebook.indd - Kentucky High School Athletic Association

2012-2013 

Officials 

Licensing 

Guidebook

New for 2012! 

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President-Elect 

Bill Beasley 

Henderson 

At-Large 

(2012-2016) 

Director 

Michelle Dillard 

Louisville 

Regions 1-8 

(2012-2016) 

Director 

Kelley Ransdell 

Nicholasville 

Regions 9-16 

(2011-2015) 

www.khsaa.org 

Director 

John Barnes 

Lexington 

Regions 9-16 

(2009-2013) 

Director 

Dana Guyer 

Louisville 

At-Large 

(2011-2015) 

Director 

Jeff Saylor 

Middlesboro 

Regions 13-14 

(2012-2016) 

The 2012-13 KHSAA Board of Control 

Director 

Carrell Boyd 

Princeton 

Regions 1-2 

(2009-2013) 

Director 

Jerry Keepers 

Louisville 

Regions 6 & 7 

(2010-2014) 

Director 

Stan Steidel 

Cold Spring 

Regions 9-10 

(2011-2015) 

Director 

Art Davis 

Paducah 

Region 1-8 

(2010-2014) 

Director 

Gene Norris 

Georgetown 

At-Large 

(2009-2013) 

Director 

Henry Webb 

Prestonsburg 

Regions 1516 

(2012-2016) 

Director 

Ron Dawn 

Newport 

Regions 9-16 

(2012-2016) 

Director 

Lea Wise Prewitt 

Mount Sterling 

At-Large 

(2010-2014) 

Director 

Dave Weedman 

Shelbyville 

Regions 5 & 8 

(2010-2014) 

President 

Boyd Randolph 

Somerset 

Regions 11-12 

(2009-13) 

Director 

Alan Donhoff 

Louisville 

Regions 1-8 

(2010-2014) 

Director 

Steve Riley 

Glasgow 

Regions 3-4 

(2011-2015)

Michael Barren 

Assistant Commissioner 

Voice Mail Extension: 237 

SO, WR, TN, AR, Trophies and 

Awards, Coaching Education, 

Bylaw 7 Ruling Offi cer 

mbarren@khsaa.org 

Elden May 

Sports Information Director 


State Records, Publications, Media 

Relations, Website Content, 

Scoreboards, Video Sales 

emay@khsaa.org 

Fay Isaacs 

Adm. Support Specialist 


Assistant to Ms. Passafi ume 

fi saacs@khsaa.org 

KHSAA Staff - 2012-2013 

Darren Bilberry 



GF, SW, FP, BF, Title IX 

Coordinator, Bylaws 3 and 6 

Ruling Offi cer 

dbilberry@khsaa.org 

Rob Catron 

Information Technology 

Director 


Online Clinics, Event Technician/ 

Needs, Website Assistance 

rcatron@khsaa.org 

Darlene Koszenski 



Assistant to Mr. Collins 

darlenek@khsaa.org 

Julian Tackett 

Commissioner 


CEO, BK postseason, FB, Website Design, 

KHSAA Finances, Event 

Tickets/Reconciliation, Bylaw Interpreter 

jtackett@khsaa.org 

Butch Cope 



VB, BA, CH, Corporate 

Partnerships, Student Leadership, 

Novelties, Recognition Programs, 

Bylaws 4 and 12 Ruling Offi cer 

bcope@khsaa.org 

Marilyn Mitchell 

Adm. Assistant 


Offi ce Manager, Assistant to Mr. 

Tackett 

mmitchell@khsaa.org 

Phyllis Sallee 



Assistant to Mr. Bilberry 

psallee@khsaa.org 

www.khsaa.org 

(a kentucky.com affi liate) 

Angela Passafi ume 



XC, BK Rules Interpreter, 

TR, BW, Offi cials Division 

Supervisor, Disqualifi cations, 

Bylaws 5 and 13 Ruling Offi cer 

apassafi ume@khsaa.org 

Ne’Cee Anderson 



Receptionist, Assistant to 

Mr. Barren and Mr. May 

nanderson@khsaa.org 

John Ginn 

Physical Plant Director 


Shipping and Receiving 

jginn@khsaa.org 

Chad Collins 

General Counsel 


Due Process, Contracts, Open 

Records, Trademarks, Insurance 

ccollins@khsaa.org 

Marsha Day 



Assistant to Mr. Cope 

mday@khsaa.org

BACKGROUND 

Policies contained in this publication are instituted in compliance with the Federal Court Decree of 1971, as amended, and are approved by 

the KHSAA Board of Control. 

The KHSAA Board of Control, through the Commissioner’s offi ce, provides for the licensing and regulation of contest offi cials in Baseball, 

Basketball, Football, Softball, Soccer, Swimming, Track & Field and Cross Country, Volleyball and Wrestling, for the cancellation of such 

registration for just cause, for the setting of licensing fees, and for the establishment of classifi cation levels and requirements for those levels. 

Licensing to offi ciate/judge other activities may be expanded as offerings are added to the KHSAA. 

Offi ciating is not easy, and certainly not suited for every individual. An effective offi cial needs to possess certain characteristics such as quick 

reaction time, confi dence, calmness, consistency, good judgment, cooperation, knowledge of the rules, duties and mechanics, professional 

appearance, top conditioning, courtesy, a sense of humor, and courage. 

The KHSAA believes that offi ciating is an important part of the athletic program. For this reason, considerable time, effort and money is spent 

on clinics, videotapes and materials designed to increase the knowledge and improve the techniques of offi cials. The KHSAA Board of 

Control, through the Commissioner, has allowed for the designation of a member of the KHSAA staff to serve as the Supervisor of Offi cials 

for all KHSAA sports. This allows even more emphasis to be placed on recruitment and training of offi cials. 

In athletics, the offi cial represents the integrity of the contest. By his or her action, on and off the fi eld, court or pool, the offi cial must earn 

through unquestioned honesty, demonstrated ability, obvious devotion and full understanding of the contest, its players, coaches, fans and 

newscasters, the confi dence and respect which are the all important attributes for fi ne offi ciating. 

To achieve offi ciating excellence, an offi cial must combine his or her knowledge of the playing rules with proper offi ciating mechanics. The 

offi cial must be responsible for participants in the contest receiving his or her best effort to the end that he/she will “reach into the rule”, 

refuse to be intimidated by players, coaches or fans, give the play the full fl exibility of his/her judgment, and implement his/her knowledge 

and ability with intelligent, understanding courage. 

An offi cial must possess an inner desire to continually improve and strive to be one of the best. Certainly, all offi cials will not succeed in 

becoming top offi cials, but most certainly, the offi cial who lacks this desire to improve has stopped growing as an offi cial. 

It is hoped that this Guidebook will be a value to all concerned. 

KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK 

In compliance with the Federal Court Decree of 1971 as amended, 

the KHSAA has guidelines to govern the licensing and assignment of 

high school (grades 9-12) sports offi cials. These policies exist to ensure 

adherence to that decree. 

ASSIGNMENT OF OFFICIALS 

Pursuant to the Amended Decree entered December 22, 1971 in E. 

Deedom Alston v. Kentucky High School Athletic Association, United 

States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, Lexington Division, No. 

2274, where the use of licensed offi cials is required for an athletic contest 

in the sports of football, basketball and baseball, said offi cials shall be 

selected by a Commission, composed of the KHSAA Commissioner and 

the Assistant Commissioners. 

The Commission has the authority, however, to contract with individuals 

to assist with this selection. Pursuant to this authority, the Commission 

may enter into agreements with persons to directly assign regular 

season contests, known as “Assigning Secretaries”. The Commission 

shall directly assign all offi cials for all KHSAA sponsored (district, region, 

semi-state, section and state) championship competition. 

KHSAA OFFICIALS DIVISION 

Under the provisions of KHSAA Bylaw 31 and in accordance with the 

provisions of the Federal Court Decree of 1971, as amended, the KHSAA 

shall defi ne the roles to be played and duties to be performed by persons 

within the Offi cials’ Division. 

All terms of contract positions within the Offi cials Division shall be 

set by the Board of Control, including length of appointment and salary. 

The Offi ce of the Offi cials Division shall be at 2280 Executive Drive, 

Lexington, Kentucky. The Offi cials Division shall be responsible for the 

recruitment, supervision, training and assignment of offi cials to events 

where the use of licensed offi cials is required and where the KHSAA 

provides licenses. The KHSAA Commission has the authority, however, 

to contract with individuals to assist with the assignment of offi cials. 

HISTORY 

Current specifi cations for the Offi cials Division are found in 

Bylaw 29, Offi cials Division, and in the KHSAA Offi cials Guidebook. 

KHSAA administration of each sports program shall remain with the 

KHSAA Commissioner and the KHSAA Assistant Commissioner with 

responsibilities for that sport. Programs involving recruiting, training, 

developing, retaining and assigning offi cials in all sports shall be 

coordinated through the Offi cials Division. 

DEFINITIONS 

Commission - The Commissioner and Assistant Commissioners comprise 

the Commission 

Assigning Secretary - This refers to the person engaged to assign the 

scheduled contests to the members of a local association, as well as 

provide / coordinate local training and development efforts. 

Basketball Region - This term is used generically to defi ne the boundaries 

of the current basketball regions. These shall serve as reference points 

throughout the state and are not intended to imply only basketball. 

All KHSAA schools are within a basketball region, whether they play 

basketball or not. 

Licensing - the process handled by the KHSAA to license an offi cial. 

It is the prospective offi cial’s responsibility to fulfi ll any and all 

requirements of the process. 

Board - this refers to the Board of Control of the Kentucky High School 

Athletic Association. 

Local Association - the group of offi cials formed under the auspices of 

a regional policy board and approved by the KHSAA. 

WORKING CLASSIFICATION OF LICENSED OFFICIALS 

(INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR) 

Offi cials licensed by the KHSAA are independent contractors. 

Offi cials licensed by the KHSAA are not employees of the KHSAA or a 

member school when serving as an offi cial and have no insurance or 

other benefi ts consistent with employment. The KHSAA automatically 

submits the proper membership fee to the National Federation Offi cials 

Association (NFOA) for membership from the license fee as requested by 

the offi cial or applicant. In addition, each offi cial shall sign authorization 

to the following statement: 

I hereby agree to join a local offi cials’ association if required in my 

sport(s) and to work, as an independent contractor, a schedule of 

contests assigned by a local assigning secretary. I shall work for the 

fee set by the KHSAA and shall cooperate with the KHSAA as requested 

and required by KHSAA Bylaws and Offi cials Division Regulations. As an 

independent contractor, I am not an employee of the KHSAA or member 

school when serving as an offi cial and understand that the KHSAA shall 

not provide insurance or other benefi ts consistent with employment. 

I request that the proper fee be taken from my registration amount 

and made payable for membership in the NFOA as detailed in KHSAA 

regulations. I agree by licensing that I shall provide my Social Security 

number and birth date to the KHSAA solely for the purpose of complying 

with the elements of a criminal records check. 

REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSING BY OFFICIALS 

Any person who offi ciates at any level (grades 9-12) in baseball, 

basketball, football, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, volleyball 

and wrestling between member schools of the KHSAA shall be licensed 

with the KHSAA. Any person who offi ciates in Cross Country or Track 

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& Field in a meet involving more than four (4) schools shall be licensed 

as track and fi eld offi cials with the KHSAA. Schools are recommended 

to use only those offi cials in cross country and track and fi eld who are 

licensed in track and fi eld by the KHSAA regardless of the number of 

teams. 

The licensing fees are designed to cover costs of rules publications, 

postage, printed forms, membership in the National Federation Offi cials 

Association including specifi c insurance coverage, rules interpretation 

meetings, Arbitersports.com usage, and other costs of administering the 

offi cials program. In addition, $5 of the dues from each offi cial is used 

for the Offi cials Division Trust Fund to provide awards and recognition 

programs, as well as training for use in the development of better 

offi ciating. 

RECRUITMENT OF OFFICIALS 

The KHSAA is bound by Federal Court decree as well as by the very 

nature of its existence to recruit new offi cials. This has been done by 

many methods, most at the local level. 

The Offi cials Division has adopted the following standard procedures 

for recruitment of offi cials: 

· The KHSAA shall ensure that local associations, through the Assigning 

Secretary, utilize any medium and format possible to recruit new 

offi cials. 

· The regional colleges and universities in this state are encouraged 

to offer offi ciating classes as part of the curriculum. In addition, 

the KHSAA staff is ready to assist as guest lecturers, clinicians and 

instructors for these classes. 

- The KHSAA is a strong advocate of advanced camps to improve the 

skill of offi cials and is ready to assist as guest lecturers, clinicians and 

instructors for these camps. 

· The KHSAA offers a discounted license for full time college students 

(12 hours) with verifi cation of a full-time class schedule in an effort 

to get them involved at an early age. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSING 

The minimum standards for licensing of all offi cials shall be: 

- Applicant shall be a graduate of an accredited high school or be at 

least eighteen years of age. 

- Licensing fee shall accompany application form. The fee shall be 

returned if applicant does not meet requirements or if the proper 

amount is not enclosed. 

- Able to physically perform the duties of being a sports offi cial including 

having an annual physical prior to offi ciating grade nine through 

twelve competition. 

- Annually attend the KHSAA rules clinic or approved makeup clinic. If 

not, schedule is subject to immediate cancellation following last clinic 

or subject to other penalty such as lack of postseason assignment. 

- Licensed with KHSAA and in good fi nancial standing. 

- Submit to a Criminal Records and Background check upon request by 

KHSAA in accordance with adopted policy. 

FEES FOR LICENSING AS AN OFFICIAL 

Each offi cial or prospective offi cial shall pay a fee to license as an 

offi cial. 

Administrative Fee - Each offi cial or prospective offi cial shall pay an 

administrative fee to license with the KHSAA. From this fee, the 

offi cial will receive the membership dues into the National Federation 

Offi cials Association (NFOA) and insurance coverage fees shall be paid 

for each offi cial as described in this brochure, the Athlete Magazine 

when it is published, and the other relevant news and mailings 

general to all offi cials. 

Per Sport Fee for Each Sport Licensed - Each offi cial or prospective 

offi cial shall pay a fee for each sport in which he/she desires to 

license. Many offi cials get a great deal of satisfaction out of licensing 

in several sports. For example, a person desiring to license in one 

sport would pay the Administrative Fee and the fee for the sport). If 

a currently licensed offi cial desires to add a new sport or renew in 

a previous sport after the deadline, the fee shall be the same as the 

re-licensing additional sport fee, and process would be as described 

for all new offi cials. 

College, University, or approved High School Mentor Fees - Each fulltime 

student (12 hours) at a college or university (with verifi cation 

of schedule submitted to the KHSAA) will have the Administrative 

Fee and the Per Sport Fee Reduced. For example, a college student 

desiring to license in one sport would therefore pay the administrative 

fee, and an additional per sport fee. 

Twenty-Five Year Offi cials - The fees for offi cials licensing into their 

26th year or beyond shall be waived. However, the licensing process 

shall be completed through the KHSAA. 

Late Licensure Fee - Each re-licensing offi cial shall be charged a late fee 

for failing to license by the June 30 deadline in all sports. A late fi ne 

shall not be assessed for a re-licensing offi cial who desires to add a 

fi rst-time sport or for a new (prospective) offi cial. Offi cials licensing 

after more than one year of lapse in licensing are not subject to the 

late fee. 

Late Clinic Fee - A fee may be assessed to offi cials who fail to attend the 

required rules clinics in specifi c sports in a timely manner. This fi ne 

shall be waived in a sport for fi rst time licensing offi cials. 

NSF (Insuffi cient Funds) Check or Declined Credit Card - A fee will 

be assessed to any offi cial whose check fails to clear the bank and 

the transaction results in the KHSAA having a fee assessed by its 

fi nancial institution. Licensing will be suspended for these offi cials 

or prospective offi cials until this fee is paid. 

LICENSING FEES FOR 2012-2013 

Administrative Fee - $25 per offi cial, once per year 

Per Sport Fee - $25 per offi cial per sport 

Student Fees - $15 administrative fee, $15 per sport licensed 

An additional $10 administrative fee will be applied to all offi cials who 

pay for licensing fees with a check. 

REQUIREMENT FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK 

A background check shall be done by the Kentucky High School Athletic 

Association (“KHSAA”) on all licensed offi cials as of the 2010-2011 

licensing year. The background checks will be done using the database 

of the Kentucky Administrative Offi ce of the Courts (“courtnet”). 

Beginning with the 2010-11 licensing year, all new offi cials (prospective 

offi cials) shall have a background check done upon initial licensure. This 

fi rst licensure shall be considered provisional in nature pending the 

successful completion of the background check. The background checks 

will be done using the database of the Kentucky Administrative Offi ce 

of the Courts (“Courtnet”). If the Courtnet report is deemed inaccurate 

or does not provide suffi cient detail of offenses, KHSAA may, at its 

discretion, request the applicant to provide a background check from 

the Department of Kentucky State Police. The cost of the Kentucky State 

Police Background check shall be borne by the appellant. 

Every fi fth (5th) year, or at the discretion of the KHSAA, beginning with 

the 2010-2011 school year, each offi cial shall have a background check 

done upon attempting to license. 

PERMANENT SUSPENSION OR DENIAL OF LICENSURE 

Licensing shall be denied any offi cial or prospective offi cial when the 

results confi rm that the person has been: 

1) Convicted of a sex crime or criminal offense against a minor as 

defi ned in KRS 17.500; 

2) Listed as a violent offender as defi ned in KRS 17.165; 

3) Convicted for an unlawful transaction with a minor as set forth in 

KRS 530.064 or KRS 530.065, or 

4) Listed as a convicted felon who has not had his or her civil rights 

restored. 

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF LICENSURE 

The Commission may, upon presentation of competent evidence, 

suspend the ability of a licensed offi cial to be offered game assignments 

by local assigning secretaries for the following reasons: 

1) Being formally charged with a violation of KRS 17.500 (sex crime 

or criminal offense against a minor), KRS 17.165 (violent offender), 

KRS 530.064 or KRS 530.065 (unlawful transactions with a minor); 

2) Being indicted for any felony criminal act; 

3) Being indicted for a misdemeanor act involving the use or distribution 

of mind or body altering drugs, theft or an act involving moral 

turpitude; 

4) Any acts or omissions detrimental to the best interests of the KHSAA 

and interscholastic athletics, which could include but is not limited to: 

a) Making derogatory remarks about offi cials, contestants, coaches 

or fans, 

b) Instigating, inciting or being involved in disruptive incidents at 

contest sites or local association meetings or functions, 

c) Making derogatory remarks or displaying critical actions or gestures 


against contest offi cials, 

d) Sexual or other unlawful harassment; 

e) Use of abusive or inappropriate language during the performance 

of the offi cials’ duties or at any time from arrival at a contest venue 

to departure; 

f) Providing unwarranted or derogatory news media releases, 

interviews or comments; 

g) Improper or excessive communication with school representatives, 

media or general public regarding the evaluation or assignment of 

contest offi cials; 

h) Terminating a contest before the normal end of regulation play 

without trying to secure the assistance of game management and 

security to rectify the problem; or 

i) Improper or inappropriate comments using traditional or social 

media, or conduct unbecoming an offi cial. 

5) Using mood altering substances on the date of contest; 

6) Being convicted of an offense for which the imposed punishment 

includes the suspension of driving privileges; 

7) Failure to timely (within 24 hours) and properly report the ejection 

of a player, administrator, coach, or spectator, or any other incident 

for which reporting is required by the Commission; 

8) Requesting or soliciting the opportunity to offi ciate a contest from any 

coach, league or offi cial thereof in the sports of Baseball, Basketball, 

Football, Soccer, Softball, Wrestling, or Volleyball, if those schools 

are in an area that employs an assigning secretary; 

9) Requesting or soliciting the opportunity to offi ciate a non-varsity 

contest from any coach, league or offi cial thereof in a sport or 

policy board area that mandates the assignment of that level by an 

assigning secretary; 

10) Becoming a member of more than one local association unless 

approved by the Commissioner; 

11) Failing to properly notify school authorities or assigning secretary 

when unable to work a contest or failure to properly appear for a 

contest; 

12) Knowingly offi ciating a contest in violation of KHSAA rules or 

mechanics or deviating from enforcement of National Federation 

Playing Rules other than those allowed by KHSAA adopted policies 

and experimental rules; 

13) Failure to wear the proper offi ciating uniform; 

14) Dishonesty in administration or completion of the Part 1 or Part 2 

examination(s) or failure to complete the Part 2 exam if required; or 

15) Lack of clinic attendance. 

APPEAL RIGHTS 

The Supervisor of Offi cials shall notify, in writing, any offi cial or 

prospective offi cial that their license is being denied or temporarily/ 

permanently suspended. 

1) Any offi cial or prospective offi cial suspended or denied licensure may 

appeal the decision of the Supervisor of Offi cials to the Commissioner. 

In support of their appeal, the offi cial or prospective offi cial shall 

procure and submit a background check from the Department of the 

Kentucky State Police. The cost of this check shall be borne by the 

appellant. As a part of any appeal, the following shall be considered: 

a) If suspension or denial of license is based upon the conviction of 

a felony, the Commissioner may restore or issue a license if more 

than fi ve (5) years have passed since the completion of the sentence, 

parole, or probation that was issued in the matter (provided the 

offense was not classifi ed as: a sex crime or criminal offense against 

a minor as defi ned in KRS 17.500; unlawful transaction with a minor 

as set forth in KRS 530.064 or KRS 530.065; or a crime that results 

in the individuals being listed as a violent offender as defi ned by 

KRS 17.165). 

b) If suspension or denial of license is based upon any conviction 

of: sex crime or criminal offense against a minor as defi ned in 

KRS 17.500; unlawful transaction with a minor as set forth in KRS 

530.064 or KRS 530.065; or a crime that results in the individuals 

being listed as a violent offender as defi ned by KRS 17.165, licensure 

will not be issued or reinstated unless such offense has been 

reversed by proper authority having jurisdiction over the matter. 

2) Any offi cial or prospective offi cial may appeal the Commissioner’s 

decision to the Board of Control no earlier than the next regularly 

scheduled meeting. 

LICENSING PROCESS FOR NEW (PROSPECTIVE) OFFICIALS IN 

ALL SPORTS 

An applicant shall complete a Kentucky High School Athletic 

Association New Offi cials’ Application online using the KHSAA website, 

www.khsaa.org. All requested information must be on the form with 

specifi c emphasis on the following items: 

- Social Security Number - This number shall be included in order for 

the application to be processed as it is necessary for the required 

criminal records check. 

- Birth date - This information shall be included in order for the 

application to be processed as it is necessary for the required criminal 

records check. 

- Phone Numbers - All phone numbers are required as they are important 

to the offi cial trying to contact an offi cial to confi rm arrangements, 

the school trying to alert offi cials to a cancelled or altered contest 

time, or the regional or district tournament manager trying to report 

contest times and dates. 

- Applicant must indicate if already currently licensed in another sport. 

This determines the proper fee and verify that it has been submitted 

as well as eliminating duplicate database records. The existing license 

number must be included in the appropriate blank. 

- Applicant must indicate if currently or previously licensed in another 

state and must provide verifi cation of those records from another 

state (s) to receive the reciprocal service credit. 

The application for a new (prospective) offi cial license shall be received 

by April 15 of the licensing school year. Items postmarked after this date 

shall not be processed and the licensing attempt shall be canceled. 

Once the application has been completed legibly, it is submitted to the 

KHSAA with the proper fee. All licensing fees paid between May 1 and 

April 15 shall only apply to that year’s offi ciating record. 

After a properly completed application and fee are received by the 

KHSAA, prospective applicants shall be mailed the rules books for that 

sport, and shall be sent instructions for the Part 1 Examination based on 

the following anticipated schedule: 

- Applicants for fall sports (football, soccer, volleyball) receive the new 

materials late summer. 

- Applicants for winter sports (basketball, wrestling, swimming) shall 

not receive these new materials until mid-fall. 

- Spring sports applicants (baseball, softball, and track) shall not new 

receive materials until approximately February 1. 

Applicants must then complete the Part 1 Examination. This is an open 

book examination which shall be completed by published deadlines and 

can only be done online. Licensing is not complete and the applicant is 

not eligible to offi ciate grades 9-12 contests until this examination has 

been completed and a score of at least 70 percent is attained. The Part 1 

exam can be taken twice to obtain the required score. 

After the Part 1 exam has been completed, grades are processed by 

KHSAA staff. Examinations are processed on not less than a weekly 

basis. PLEASE ALLOW A MINIMUM OF FIVE BUSINESS DAYS FOR STAFF 

PERSONNEL TO RECORD AND REPORT RESULTS. If the examination has 

been passed, the offi cial is to receive an offi ciating license and the name 

is to be placed on an updated listing of offi cials on the KHSAA website, 

www.khsaa.org. This list is updated not less than weekly. 

New offi cials should note the requirements for all offi cials to join a 

local offi cials association if such associations exist in the specifi c sport. 

All requirements, including completion of the Part 1 Exam, shall be 

completed no later than the last Friday in April. If licensing is canceled 

due to lack of fulfi lling these requirements, the year shall not be credited, 

no refund shall be issued and the amount paid shall not be carried to a 

future year and the applicant must start the process anew if desiring to 

license in the future. 

PART 1 EXAMINATION FOR NEW OFFICIALS 

Each Applicant shall receive a passing grade of at least 70% on the Part 

1 Examination in each of the sports in which the applicant is licensing. 

The exam is administered only online via the KHSAA website. 

The fi rst year exam will not be available until after the last Friday in April. 

The offi cial will have two attempts to complete the exam after which 

licensing will be denied. If the applicant receives the requisite score of 

70 percent on the fi rst attempt, a second attempt may not be made for 

the purpose of improving score. 

Applicants failing to complete the required testing are not refunded fees 


and the prospective offi cial will not be given credit for the year of service 

and would have to start the process anew if desired in a later year. 

REQUIREMENTS/DEADLINES FOR RE-LICENSING OFFICIALS IN 

ALL SPORTS 

During May of each year, all currently licensed offi cials shall be 

sent re-licensing information. Included in this information shall be 

an explanation of any licensing procedure changes and the proper 

application for re-licensing. 

Personal checks shall be accepted for renewal of licensing along with 

an additional fee for processing. There will be no extra fee for licensing 

via credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover). A 

handling charge shall be assessed on any check returned by the bank or 

declined credit card for any reason. An offi cial shall be considered not 

licensed until all fees are paid. 

Prior to June 30 of the upcoming licensing year - Licensing is required 

of ALL Previously Licensed Offi cials in ALL Sports for the coming school 

year. For sports and tournament levels requiring a Level 2 or Level 3 

offi cial, those sports offi cials shall have licensed no later than June 30 

of the licensing year. 

Re-licensing Offi cials must pay the licensing fee per the fee schedule 

printed. 

Final Deadline (postmark) for licensing application and fee including 

applicable late fee is April 15 of the licensing school year. 

Items received after deadline dates will be returned and will not 

be processed and the prospective offi cial will have to begin the new 

licensing process again during the following year’s annual licensing 

period. 

Each completed re-licensing form processed after June 30 of the 

upcoming licensing year shall be assessed a late fee. 

If a licensed offi cial does not receive a licensing renewal information 

by that June 1 prior to that June 30 deadline, it is the offi cial’s 

responsibility to contact the KHSAA offi ce in order for all fees to be paid 

by the deadline. 

Renewal licensing forms postmarked after June 30 without inclusion 

of the late fee shall be returned to the offi cial. 

Offi cials shall license in all sports with the same renewal form. 

Late licensing shall be allowed only with the payment of the full late 

licensing fee per licensing form. 

It is each offi cial’s responsibility to notify the KHSAA offi ce immediately 

with any address changes throughout the year, including email address 

changes. 

Upon completion of the re-licensing requirements, the KHSAA shall 

provide each offi cial with an offi ciating license for the current year. This 

license shall be available for examination at any KHSAA contest event. 

Rules books for each re-licensed sport as well as other required 

publications shall also be mailed, according to availability and based 

primarily on the printing and shipping schedule of the National 

Federation. 

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFICIALS 

Offi cials licensed with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall 

be classifi ed as Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3. Requirements for these 

classifi cations are: 

a. Level 1. An offi cial shall be classifi ed as Level 1 as soon as he or she 

has paid the annual licensing fee, and has attained a grade of at least 

70 percent on the Part 1 Examination in that sport. 

b. Level 2. An offi cial shall be classifi ed as Level 2 if he or she has been 

Level 1 with the KHSAA for at least one school year, has attended the 

required KHSAA rules clinic, has paid the annual licensing fee, and at 

such point in time as he or she attains a grade of at least eighty (80) 

percent on the Part 2 Examination in that sport for the school year in 

which the Level 2 rating is requested. After having received the Level 

2 rating, the offi cial shall continue to receive the rating each school 

year upon payment of the licensing fee and until all requirements for 

the Level 3 rating are met. 

c. Level 3. When an offi cial licenses for the sixth school year with the 

Association, he or she shall be classifi ed as Level 3 if he or she has been 

previously classifi ed as Level 2, has attended the KHSAA sponsored 

rules clinic, has paid the annual licensing fee for that sport, and at 

the point in time when he or she receives a grade of at least ninety 

(90) percent on the Part 2 Examination during the school year the 

Level 3 rating is requested. After having received the Level 3 rating, 

the offi cial shall continue to receive the rating each school year upon 

payment of the annual licensing fee. 

RECIPROCITY OF OFFICIALS/MOVEMENT BETWEEN STATES 

Offi cials may desire to offi ciate in more than one state or may transfer 

into Kentucky after licensing in another state. If concurrent licensing is 

desired, it would be necessary to license in each state and fulfi ll all of 

the requirements of each state. Many states accept such things as test 

scores, clinic attendance, etc., from an offi cials’ tenure in a previous 

state. Kentucky does not honor rules clinic attendance or transfer of 

licensing levels from other states. 

The KHSAA shall recognize years of offi ciating experience in other 

states while not licensed in Kentucky and Part 1 examination scores of 

an offi cial transferring into Kentucky after having been licensed as a 

contest offi cial in another state that conforms to the playing rules of 

the NFHS. 

RENEWAL OF LICENSE AFTER LAPSE 

An offi cial who does not re-license at least one year may re-license by 

completing the necessary forms and submitting the required fees. 

Offi cials shall always maintain credit for prior years of licensing. 

An offi cial attempting to license after at least one year without 

licensing shall not be subject to the late fee. 

REGIONAL POLICY BOARDS 

I. BACKGROUND 

Each region (as defi ned by the boundaries of the basketball alignment) 

shall have an organization, which will hereinafter be referred to as a 

Regional Policy Board (“RPB”). With the permission of the Commissioner, 

adjoining regions may form a joint Regional Policy Boards. These RPB 

entities are formed in compliance with, and to ensure adherence to, 

the Federal Court Decree of 1971, as amended in 1987 and 2007. The 

stipulations in this document have been approved as policy by the Board 

of Control of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Questions 

and clarifi cations should be sought from the member of the KHSAA 

Executive Staff who is designated as the Supervisor of Offi cials. In these 

policies, varsity shall mean the highest level of school competition and 

those eligible to compete for KHSAA state championship play. 

II. REGIONAL POLICY BOARDS COMPOSITION, DUES AND OFFICERS: 

A) Composition 

1) Each RPB shall consist of an equal number of representatives from 

each basketball district within the region. It is recommended that 

there be only one per district. By majority vote of all schools in the 

region, the membership composition may be changed to include 

one representative from each school. 

2) Representatives shall be fulltime certified employees of an 

accredited member school, or member school system, within his/ 

her district. 

3) Members shall be elected by the Principal or Designated 

Representative from each member school within the District. 

4) Members shall serve for a term of four (4) years on a staggered 

basis—fi rst such terms selected by lot. 

5) All employed Assigning Secretaries shall be able to attend 

meetings of the Regional Policy Boards with voice but without 

voting privileges. 

6) The annual term for RPB Members shall run from July 1st to June 

30th each year. 

B) Dues and Fees 

1) Each RPB shall set an amount of dues payable by each member 

school to help defray expenses for RPB operations. This amount is 

recommended to be a minimum of $50.00 annually and is payable 

to the RPB Treasurer to help defray expenses for RPB operations. 

2) These fees shall be paid by May 1st each year. 

3) RPB Member’s travel fees may be reimbursed at a rate determined 

by a majority vote of the RPB. 

C) Offi cers 

1) The RPB shall elect from the membership a Chairman, Vice, 

Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer. 

2) The offi cers shall hold the position for two (2) years per term. 

3) Necessary elections shall take place during the month of May 

and all schools shall be notifi ed no later than April 15th of the 

candidates seeking offi ce. 

4) Ballots must be returned to the RPB Chairman who shall coordinate 

the election process. 


5) Votes shall be counted at the regularly scheduled May meeting. 

III. MEETINGS OF THE REGIONAL POLICY BOARDS 

A) Meeting Frequency and Notice 

1) Each RPB shall meet at least once during the Month of the 

September (or in August or October as the school calendar permits). 

2) Each RPB shall meet at least once during the month of January (or 

in December or February as the school calendar permits) 

3) Each RPB shall meet at least once during the month of May (or in 

April or June as the school calendar permits) 

4) The Chairman shall insure that the KHSAA Commissioner is notifi ed 

no later than the fi rst day of the month in which any meeting is 

held as to the time and place of the meeting. 

5) The Chairman may also call as many other meetings as deemed 

necessary to fulfi ll duties and the KHSAA shall be notifi ed of the 

time and place. 

B) General Provisions 

1) All meetings are conducted in compliance with the Kentucky 

Open Meetings Act. Business conducted and communication done 

electronically must be done in a manner that maintains the integrity 

of the Open Meetings Act. 

2) A majority of the RPB Members must be present to conduct offi cial 

business. 

3) Minutes of the RPB Meetings, with a record of RPB Members and 

others in attendance, shall be forwarded to the KHSAA within thirty 

(30) days of the meeting. 

4) Notifi cation of scheduled RPB Meetings shall be sent to each 

Principal and Athletic Director of each KHSAA member school 

within the Regional Policy Board’s respective region at the same 

time it is sent to KHSAA. 

5) All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules 

of Order, unless otherwise stipulated by the KHSAA. 

IV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REGIONAL POLICY BOARD 

A) Local Offi cials Associations 

1) The RPB shall consider for approval the establishment of regional 

offi cial’s association for the purpose of ensuring for the assignment 

of independent contractors to serve as offi cials to varsity athletic 

contests in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball (fast pitch), 

volleyball and wrestling. 

2) Only one regional offi cials’ association may be approved for each 

sport by the RPB. 

B) Offi ciating Fees 

1) The RPB shall review the travel needs of the offi cials within the 

region(s) and recommend any additional fee (regional “add-on”) to 

be added to the state approved compensation scale to adequately 

compensate the offi cials. Such additional fee may not be based on 

perceived merit or ability of the offi cials, but on the geographic 

travel concerns. 

2) The RPB shall ensure that when the state approved compensation 

scale is adjusted for a specifi c sport, that no downward adjustment 

is made to the regional “add-on” for that sport, unless made in 

conjunction with a comprehensive review in all sports. 

3) The RPB shall assist the KHSAA with monitoring of payment to 

offi cials to ensure that no offi cial is compensated for a varsity 

contest at a rate below the state approved compensation scale. 

4) The RPB shall establish contest fees for non-varsity contests in 

grades 9-12. 

5) By majority vote of the member schools within the region, the RPB 

may have authority over the fees for contest levels below grade nine. 

6) Except for the travel needs (add-on) as detailed above, the RPB shall 

reject any request for varsity fee compensation increase unless it is 

in conjunction with the one every four-year review by the KHSAA 

Board of Control. 

C) Varsity Assigning Secretary Selection 

1) Assigning Secretary selection shall be approved by the KHSAA 

Supervisor of Offi cials after receiving a recommendation(s) from 

the RPB. 

2) When an Assigning Secretary is being selected, the RPB shall publicly 

solicit applicants for the position through the use of avenues such as 

media advertisement including the KHSAA website, communication 

with the local offi cial’s association, and communication with the 

member schools. The position announcement shall also be published 

by the KHSAA. 

3) It is recommended that local offi cial’s organization’s opinions be 

sought as to the person recommended for selection. 

4) It is recommended that the member schools of the region be 

consulted as to the person recommended for selection. 

5) The RPB, with assistance from the KHSAA, shall screen (to include 

a background and criminal records check). 

6) The RPB shall interview prospective candidates and shall submit 

the names and background information for a minimum of two 

and maximum of three fi nalists to the Commissioner’s offi ce. 

Notifi cation of the dates and times of the interviews shall be noticed 

to the KHSAA, and the KHSAA sport contact or Supervisor of Offi cials 

may attend and participate in the interviews. 

7) The Commissioner’s offi ce will then return to the RPB the names of 

the fi nalists not eligible for consideration for the position. 

8) The RPB shall make the fi nal decision as to a recommendation 

for the hiring of the assigning secretary and shall submit that 

candidate’s name to the KHSAA. 

9) The fi nal hiring is subject to the approval of the KHSAA. The 

KHSAA will then enter into a written agreement with the Assigning 

Secretary for a one-year contract. 

10) The RPB shall not hire any person for the position of assigning 

secretary whose name is not on the original list of candidates sent 

to the Commissioner’s offi ce. 

D) Non-Varsity Assigning Secretary and Other Assigning Assistance 

Selection 

1) The RPB shall adopt a policy as to the assignment of non-varsity 

contests. The RPB shall determine if those contests are to be 

assigned by the Varsity Assigning Secretary, assigned by an 

additional individual, or acquired locally by the member schools 

provided that the offi cials are properly licensed. 

2) In the event that an additional individual is to be used for nonvarsity 

assigning, the procedures outline in Section (c) above shall 

prevail. 

3) All individuals compensated in any manner to assist with the 

assignment, evaluation or training of contest officials shall 

be subject to approval by the RPB, including any relevant 

compensation. 

E) Varsity Assigning Secretary Compensation 

1) The RPB shall establish annual payment fees for Kentucky High 

School Athletic Association member schools to have offi cials 

assigned by regional varsity assigning secretaries. Such factors as 

supplies, materials, administrative needs, travel, etc., should be 

considered in establishing this salary. 

2) The RPB chairperson shall work in conjunction with adjacent 

region’s RPB chairperson(s) in the event that an assigning secretary 

is assigning contests outside of the home region of the assigning 

secretary. The fee for the assignment of contests outside the 

region shall not be the jurisdiction of the home region, but this 

collaboration will ensure that the games are assigned, and the 

assigning secretary is fairly compensated. In the event that an RPB 

has determined a “fl at rate” for the assignment of games rather 

than a per-school rate, this would include the payment of fees for the 

assignment of contests for schools outside regional service areas. 

3) The RPB shall consider for approval, the amount of annual payment 

fees for licensed offi cials in local associations to be paid to the 

Assigning secretary for game assignment and evaluation duties. 

4) The RPB shall ensure that all state and federal income tax and other 

regulatory laws are fully complied with in the event of the hiring of 

a non-varsity assigning secretary. 

5) All compensation for all persons involved in assigning as designated 

by the RPB shall be distributed by the KHSAA. It is the strong 

recommendation of the Commissioner that the RPB designate a 

person to collect the fees from the schools and offi cials, and remit 

that amount to the KHSAA for distribution to the Assigning Secretary 

to ensure documentation and compliance with all applicable tax 

regulations. 

F) Non-Varsity Assigning Secretary Compensation 

1) The RPB shall establish annual payment fees for Kentucky High 

School Athletic Association member schools to have offi cials 

assigned by regional non-varsity assigning secretaries. Such factors 

as supplies, materials, administrative needs, travel, etc., should be 

considered in establishing this salary. 


2) The RPB shall ensure that all state and federal income tax and other 

regulatory laws are fully complied with in the event of the hiring of 

a non-varsity assigning secretary. 

3) All compensation for all persons involved in assigning as designated 

by the RPB shall be distributed by the KHSAA. It is the strong 

recommendation of the Commissioner that the RPB designate a 

person to collect the fees from the schools and offi cials, and remit 

that amount to the KHSAA for distribution to the Assigning Secretary 

to ensure documentation and compliance with all applicable tax 

regulations. 

G) Deadlines and Policies for Member Schools 

1) The RPB shall adopt policies that ensure the timely submission of 

games schedules to regional assigning secretaries 

2) The RPB shall adopt penalties or standards that address non 

compliance with schedule deadlines. The RPB shall ensure that each 

member school’s schedule of games is forwarded to the respective 

assigning secretary by the deadlines listed in the Assigning Secretary 

policies. Member schools failing to meet these deadlines shall pay a 

fi ne which is payable to the Assigning Secretary due to the workload 

adjustments. Exceptions to these deadlines may not be granted 

unless approved by a majority of the RPB. Member schools failing 

to adhere to the provisions of this regulation may suffer disciplinary 

action, including probation, suspension or additional fi nes imposed 

by the Commissioner’s Offi ce or Board of Control. 

3) If any fee or other penalty is assessed for other compliance issues by 

the member schools (game changes, additions, deletions, differing 

number of offi cials, etc.), then such policies shall be consider for 

approval or declination of approval by the RPB. 

4) Assist member schools in developing policies for the assignment 

of offi cials for athletic contests in which there are no regional 

assigning secretaries. 

H) Deadlines and Policies for Local Offi cials Association 

1) The RPB shall consider for approval (or declination), any portion 

of the membership fee paid by the local offi cials association to an 

individual 

2) The RPB shall consider for approval (or declination), any person 

assisting with recruitment, training and development within a local 

offi cials association. If any such individual is compensated, the 

RPB shall ensure that all state and federal income tax and other 

regulatory laws are fully complied with in the event of the hiring 

of an individual for such purpose. 

I) Recruitment, Training, Development 

1) The RPB shall recommend policies to the KHSAA which will facilitate 

the recruiting, training and retention of sports offi cials as well as 

foster the relationship among assigning secretaries, offi cials and 

high school athletics. 

2) The RPB shall assist the KHSAA in identifying other areas where 

recruitment, training and retention of sports officials can be 

improved. 

J) Evaluation and Retention of Assigning Secretaries 

1) The RPB shall annually review the job performance of each 

assigning secretary under the Regional Policy Board’s jurisdiction 

and recommend retention or posting of the position to the KHSAA. 

Assigning secretaries shall be presented this review. Criteria for this 

evaluation may be developed by each RPB and other requirements 

may be found in the KHSAA listing of assigning secretary 

responsibilities. Copies of the evaluations shall be submitted to 

the KHSAA. 

2) The RPB shall request approval from the KHSAA for the hiring or 

re-hiring of any assigning secretary in time for contract preparation 

and scheduling obligations. 

K) Miscellaneous Offi ciating Regulations 

1) The RPB shall ensure that no fee is approved for softball umpires 

that creates a difference of greater than $10 when compared to 

the fee paid to baseball umpires. 

2) The RPB shall ensure that any limitation on the length of softball 

contests also applies to baseball. 

3) When considering the fee for softball and baseball contests to be 

paid by member schools to umpires, the RPB may adopt a per-inning 

fee (i.e. all 7 inning games will be paid one rate, all 5 inning games 

one rate) provided the total 7-inning fee is not less than the state 

adopted fee schedule amount. 

4) The RPB shall ensure that all schools in the region are afforded 

the privilege of scratching/redlining selected offi cials as detailed in 

this manual. Such shall be done on an annual basis. The RPB shall 

determine the number of allowed scratches per school, subject to 

approval of the Commissioner. No RPB may deny scratch privileges 

to a school for any reason. 

L) Other Actions: 

1) The KHSAA shall have a right to penalize a RPB for non-compliance 

of KHSAA regulations and requirements. 

2) Such penalties may include fi nes levied against the Regional Policy 

Board, the decertifi cation of regional offi cials associations and 

limiting or eliminating the use of offi cials from the affected regions 

for a defi ned period of time. 

REQUIREMENT TO JOIN LOCAL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION 

Each offi cial (re-licensing and new (prospective) must join a local 

association if one is formed in sport (i.e. no local associations in track or 

swimming), and abide by the rules of that association. 

An offi cial may be an active member of only one local association per 

sport unless otherwise approved by the Commission. 

LOCAL OFFICIALS’ ASSOCIATIONS 

The KHSAA’s offi ciating program for recruiting, training and retaining 

offi cials depends upon the involvement of local offi cials’ associations. 

It is the ultimate goal of the KHSAA to have every offi cial as an 

active and participating member of a local offi cials’ association. Local 

associations have many roles, including: 

- The recruitment and encouragement of new offi cials 

- Assist the Assigning Secretary in administering training and rules 

discussion meetings for offi cials 

- Monitoring the local association to ensure compliance to all KHSAA 

regulations and standards by member offi cials 

A local offi cials’ association may be sanctioned by the KHSAA upon 

following the procedure outlined below: 

- The Association is recognized and sanctioned by the Local Regional 

Policy Board. There shall only be one such association for each sport 

within each local Regional Policy Board. 

- Only duly licensed KHSAA offi cials are eligible for membership in 

a sanctioned local offi cials organization unless participating in a 

program approved by the Commission. 

- The local group may adopt its own name and its proposed Constitution 

and Bylaws. However, the proposed Constitution and Bylaws shall be 

submitted to the KHSAA for review and approval. The Bylaws of the 

local association may not set aside the rules of the KHSAA nor may 

these documents confl ict with the assigned duties of the Regional 

Policy Board and Assigning Secretary. 

- A list of the current offi cers of the local regional organization shall be 

kept on fi le with the Commission. 

- The local association may not make rules or policies that supersede 

KHSAA requirements for offi cials in terms of qualifi cation of varsity 

roster status or placement in crews or groups. That is the specifi c 

discretion of the Assigning Secretary. 

- The local association may not make rules or policies that supersede 

KHSAA requirements for offi cials in terms of postseason qualifi cation. 

That is the specifi c discretion of the Association as all assignments 

are made by the Commission. 

ADVANCE CAMPS/CLINICS/TRAINING 

In many sports, local associations or other entities including the 

KHSAA may conduct advance specialized training efforts for the purpose 

of allowing offi cials to voluntarily receive concentrated instructions and 

training. The sports specifi c contact within the Association can advise 

the offi cials in a specifi c sport as to the availability, and any relevant 

requirements for attendance. 

RULES CLINICS 

Each year, the staff conducts or supervises the conducting of rules 

clinics in KHSAA sports, which deal primarily with rules changes. 

The planned clinic dates for the upcoming school year are in various 

publications and printed at http://www.khsaa.org. These dates may be 

superseded due to confl icts, and the most current list shall be posted on 

the KHSAA website. 

PART 2 EXAMINATION 

The Part 2 Examination is administered online by the Association in 


most sports, can only be taken online, and can be taken a maximum of 

two times. 

Offi cials shall take the exam during the scheduled dates. The test 

may not be given in advance or after the testing date. After this testing 

window, there will be no other opportunities to take the test. 

Offi cials shall receive a passing grade of at least 80% to be eligible for 

postseason if the Part 2 exam is required. Exceptions may be approved 

by the Commission. 

The test is not administered in the KHSAA offi ces. 

It is recommended that active offi cials take the Part 2 exam each year. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR POSTSEASON PLAY 

The minimum standards for all offi cials to offi ciate postseason contests 

shall be: 

- Attend approved advanced training efforts (camps, clinics, meetings) 

to include rules and coverage of mechanics once every four years to 

be eligible for the four years following the training clinic provided such 

are offered or approved by the KHSAA. Such interval may be revised 

by the KHSAA staff liaison in a particular sport due to availability. 

- Take Part 2 exam with passing grade of at least 80 during current 

year if it is offered. Exceptions may be approved by the Commission. 

- Receive credit for annual KHSAA Rules Clinic or approved makeup 

clinic. 

- Attend a minimum of four (4) local association meetings in a sport 

which has local associations. KHSAA Rules Clinics and Part 2 

Examination meetings shall not count as one of these four meetings. 

Local associations may adopt policies addressing excused absences, 

but may not count non-offi ciating absences as properly attending. 

- Be in good standing with local association rules as it relates to fi nancial 

and reporting obligations. The KHSAA may waive this requirement 

if it is in the best interest of the assignment of offi cials within a 

particular sport. 

- For sports and tournament levels requiring a Level 2 or Level 3 offi cial, 

those sports offi cials shall have licensed no later than June 30 of the 

licensing year. 

ADDITIONAL SPORT SPECIFIC KHSAA POSTSEASON 

ASSIGNMENTS 

To be eligible for postseason assignments, offi cials shall meet the 

following guidelines. 

BASEBALL 

- Umpires for all KHSAA sponsored championship competition shall be 

assigned by the Commission. 

- Only KHSAA Level 2 or Level 3 offi cials shall be used in the regional or 

state tournaments. Exceptions may be approved by the Commission. 

- Local associations may submit recommendations for postseason 

assignments to district, region and state tournament contests through 

the Assigning Secretary. The fi nal selection shall be made by the 

Commission. 

- A crew of two (2), three (3) or four (4) umpires shall be assigned to 

regular season play. 

- A crew of four (4) umpires shall be assigned to all region and state 

tournament play. 

- A crew of three (3) or four (4) umpires shall be assigned to all district 


- Umpires desiring to be assigned to the Region and State Tournaments 

shall have within the preceding four years, attended the Baseball 

Advance Umpires Camp. 

- The Board of Control shall established fees for postseason play, In 

all tournament levels, one member of the crew of offi cials is to be 

paid a mileage allowance based on the mileage submitted to the 

manager by the association staff member in charge of the sport or 

his/her designee. Additional postseason allowances for lodging, etc. 

shall be at the discretion of the tournament manager and shall be 

approved by the Commissioner. 

BASKETBALL 

- Offi cials for all KHSAA sponsored state championship competition 

shall be assigned by the Commission. 

- Only KHSAA Level 2 or Level 3 offi cials shall be used in the district, 

regional or state tournaments. 

- An offi cial shall not offi ciate a district tournament in the district 

in which he or she resides. Exceptions shall be approved by the 

Commission. 


assignments to district, region, and state tournament contests 

through the Assigning Secretary. The fi nal selection shall be made 

by the Commission. 

- Local associations, through the Assigning Secretary, are to have 

a rankings/ratings system approved by the Regional Policy Board 

that includes at least two opportunities for coaches to evaluate 

performance. The recommended intervals are pre-season, and midto-late 

season evaluations. 

- The resultant rankings of offi cials (fi nal ranked list of scores) is public 

information. The individual ratings by coaches are NOT public and 

may not be disclosed under any circumstances. 

- A crew of three (3) offi cials shall be assigned to regular season varsity 

play. 

- A crew of three (3) offi cials shall be assigned to postseason play. 

- To be eligible to offi ciate postseason in boys basketball, an offi cial 

shall offi ciate at least eight (8) high school boys games, and eight 

(8) high school girls games. 

- To be eligible to offi ciate postseason in girls basketball, an offi cial 

shall offi ciate at least eight (8) high school girls games. 

- The Board of Control has established fees for postseason play. In all 

tournament levels, one member of the crew of offi cials is to be paid 

a mileage allowance based on the mileage submitted to the manager 

by the association staff member in charge of the sport or his/her 

designee. Additional postseason allowances for lodging, etc. shall be 

at the discretion of the tournament manager and shall be approved 

by the Commissioner. 

-FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL 

- Umpires for all KHSAA sponsored championship competition shall be 

assigned by the Commission. 

- Only KHSAA Level 2 or Level 3 offi cials shall be used in the regional or 

state tournaments. Exceptions may be approved by the Commission. 


assignments to district, region and state tournament contests through 

the Assigning Secretary. The fi nal selection shall be made by the 

Commission. 








FOOTBALL 

- Offi cials for all KHSAA sponsored state championship competition 

shall be assigned by the Commission. Only KHSAA Level 2 or Level 

3 offi cials shall be used in the fi nal four rounds of the state football 

playoffs. Exceptions may be approved by the Commission. 


assignments to playoff contests. The fi nal selection shall be made by 

the Commission through the Assigning Secretary. 

- To be eligible to offi ciate postseason rounds three through fi ve, an 

offi cial shall offi ciate at least eight (8) varsity games at the position 

to be worked in postseason, with linesman and line judge being 

counted as the same position. 

- Assignments, by local association, will be made by the Commission 

for the fi rst four-rounds of the playoffs, with the exception that the 

Commission will assign the championship crews as a unit to a third 

or fourth-round game. 

- To offi ciate in rounds 3 through 5, an offi cial must work either round 

1 or 2. 








SOCCER 

- Offi cials for all KHSAA sponsored state championship competition shall 

be assigned by the Commission and shall be licensed by the Kentucky 

High School Athletic Association. 


- Only KHSAA Level 2 or Level 3 offi cials shall be used in the regional, 

sub-sectional, sectional, semi-state or State Tournaments. Exceptions 

may be approved by the Commission. 


assignments to district, region, sectional and state tournament 

contests through the Assigning Secretary. The fi nal selection shall 

be made by the Commission. 

- A crew of three (3) offi cials shall be assigned to regular season play. 

- A crew of three (3) offi cials shall be assigned to all region and state 


- Offi cials desiring to be assigned to the Region and State Tournaments 

shall have within the preceding four years, attended the Soccer 

Offi cials Camp. 








TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY 

- It is strongly recommended that a KHSAA licensed offi cial (Track and 

Field), be present at each Cross Country and Track and Field meet 

that counts toward the limit of meets in accordance with Bylaw 25. 

In any meet where more than four (4) schools are entering teams or 

individuals, there shall be a KHSAA licensed Track offi cial. 

- The local management of the postseason track and cross country 

meets shall have the authority to hire and utilize all licensed offi cials 

necessary for properly conducting the meets. Where possible, these 

managers are encouraged to utilize KHSAA licensed track offi cials. 

In Track and Field meets where more than four (4) teams are 

participating, a KHSAA licensed offi cial shall be used. 

- For the State Track and Cross Country meets, the Commission shall 

have the authority to hire and utilize all offi cials necessary for properly 

conducting the meets. Where possible, the Association shall utilize 

KHSAA licensed track offi cials for the state meets. 

- Final approval for all selections to the meets shall be made by the 

Commission. 

- The Board of Control shall established fees for postseason play, 

Additional postseason allowances for lodging, etc. shall be at the 

discretion of the tournament manager and shall be approved by the 

Commissioner. 

VOLLEYBALL 

- Offi cials for all KHSAA sponsored state championship competition shall 

be assigned by the Commission and shall be licensed by the Kentucky 

High School Athletic Association. 

- Only KHSAA Level 2 or Level 3 offi cials shall be used in the regional, 

sub-sectional, sectional, semi-state or State Tournaments. Exceptions 

may be approved by the Commission. 


assignments to district, region, sectional and state tournament 

contests through the Assigning Secretary. The fi nal selection shall 

be made by the Commission. 

- Offi cials desiring to be assigned to the Region and State Tournaments 

shall have within the preceding four years, attended the Volleyball 

Offi cials Camp. 








WRESTLING 

- Only offi cials licensed by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association 

may offi ciate in the regional or state meet. Only KHSAA Level 2 or 

Level 3 offi cials shall be used in the regional or State Tournaments. 

Exceptions may be approved by the Commission. 

- The fi nal selection shall be made by the Commission. 


assignments to region and state tournament contests. The fi nal 

selection shall be made by the Commission. 

KHSAA OFFICIAL’S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 

For offi cials and applicants, the identifi cation number is printed on 

the top of the label on all correspondence mailed from the KHSAA. This 

number can be referenced by the KHSAA system and can speed up the 

process of any inquiry. 

ACCEPTANCE OF ASSIGNMENTS 

An offi cial shall accept assignments in the time and manner prescribed 

by the appropriate Assigning Secretary. Failure to work an accepted 

contest, unless providentially prevented from doing so, may be cause for 

a one-year suspension in that sport. 

NFOA MEMBERSHIP AND INSURANCE COVERAGE 

A portion of the annual KHSAA licensing fee for each offi cial with the 

KHSAA shall be submitted to the National Federation for membership in 

the NFOA per the offi cials request. 

Another NFOA benefi t is the representation of the organization on the 

rules committees in the various sports, giving offi cials a voice in those 

changes. Various awards are given by the NFOA as well as discounted 

rates on rental cars, hotels, and other travel amenities. This membership 

also provides an offi cials’ supply catalog and other valuable information 

that helps offi cials. This membership also provides access to the Arbiter 

Central hub for the NFHS which allows for searchable rules books, case 

books, and other study material. 

As part of the administrative fee paid each year, each offi cial also 

has insurance coverage. This provides insurance coverage for general 

liability, catastrophic medical, and includes coverage for directors and 

offi cers. For questions regarding insurance coverage under the program, 

please contact Bobbi Land at (859) 623-7684. 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST - GENERAL STATEMENT 

Confl icts of Interest 

I. An offi cial shall not knowingly accept an assignment of a contest if any 

of the following, conditions exist: 

a. If there is a KHSAA Offi cials Association that makes assignments 

through an assignment secretary and the assignment did not come 

through any authorized chapter assignments procedure; 

b. If any offi cial assigned to the contest is not a member in good standing 

with the KHSAA; 

c. If the offi cial or the offi cial’s spouse is employed by any school fi elding 

a team involved in a contest; 

d. If the offi cial is related by blood or marriage to a person: (parent, 

grandparent, child, grandchild, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sonin-law, 

etc.) affi liated with a team involved in a contest; 

e. If the offi cial or any person affi liated with a team involved in a contest 

are former or present teammates, roommates, classmates, business 

associates or close personal friends; or 

f. If the offi cial or the offi cial’s spouse attended or worked at either 

school within the last 10 years. 

II. An offi cial may accept assignment of a regular season contest or 

tournament only by fully informed written consent of both head coaches 

if any of the following condition exists: 

a. If the offi cial has a child in school in one of the involved schools, or 

a child who graduated from one of the schools within the previous 

fi ve years. 

b. If any offi cial assigned to the contest is not a member in good standing 

with the KHSAA; 

c. If the offi cial or the offi cial’s spouse is employed by any school fi elding 

a team involved in a contest; 

d. If the offi cial is related by blood or marriage to a person (parent, 

grandparent, child, grandchild, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sonin-law, 

etc.) affi liated with a team involved in a contest; 

e. If the offi cial or any person affi liated with a team involved in a contest 

are former or present teammates, roommates, classmates, business 

associates or close personal friends; or 

f. If the offi cial or the offi cial’s spouse attended or worked at either 

school within the last 10 years. 

III. An offi cial shall advise the assignments secretary of all known confl icts 

of interest with schools normally served by the chapter prior to any 

assignments for a season. In the event an Assigning Secretary does 

not know of a confl ict in accordance with I and II above, an individual 

offi cial shall notify the Assignment Secretary of all known confl icts upon 


eceipt of the schedule and the offi cial shall not accept an assignment 

without fi rst insuring compliance with the provisions of this section. 

In the event a confl ict with these provisions becomes known after 

acceptance of the contest, the offi cial shall make such confl ict known to 

the Assignment Secretary or assigning authority as soon as practicable. 

If the confl ict is under (I) above, the offi cial shall be removed from 

the contest or tournament without penalty. If the confl ict is under II 

above, the Assignment Secretary or assigning authority, in accordance 

with local association policy, shall inform both coaches of the possible 

confl ict and reassign the offi cial in the absence of consent from both 

head coaches, without penalty to the offi cial. 

IV. It shall be a violation of the Offi cials’ Code of Ethics for an offi cial to 

work a contest in violation of these provisions and an offi cial violating 

these provisions may be reprimanded, placed on probation, fi ned, 

suspended or terminated from membership. 

V. Any and all of the above provisions may be waived by mutual written 

consent of the head coaches. A specifi c offi cials organization may 

fi nd one or more of the above policy statements too restrictive, or too 

lenient, but this policy is well conceived and clearly written. It provides 

an excellent starting point for any offi ciating organization working to 

establish a confl ict-of-interest policy. 

MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENTS (SCRATCHES) 

By virtue of the Federal decree, a member school shall have the 

privilege of scratching / red-lining a limited number of offi cials (scratches) 

that it does not desire to have as contractors on the athletic contests of 

that school. 

The amount of scratches per school/coach is determined by the 

Regional Policy Board. 

Scratches shall be made in the preseason, and may not be changed 

during the playing season or prior to postseason. 

Scratches are valid for one-year and must be renewed annually to be 

honored. 

Scratches properly submitted in a timely fashion shall honored by the 

Assigning Secretary and the offi cials shall not be assigned to a home, 

away or neutral site contest in the sport during that season. 

A member school of the KHSAA shall not take any action to prevent an 

athletic offi cial from offi ciating a contest because of the offi cial’s race, 

sex, religion or national origin, nor may a member school participate in a 

contest where such preventative action has been taken. 

OFFICIALS FAIL TO ARRIVE 

In the event a contracted offi cial fails to arrive for a scheduled contest, 

the Assigning Secretary may have those offi cials who are present 1) 

offi ciate the contest with less than the usual number of offi cials; 2) 

replace the absent offi cial with a properly and currently licensed local 

offi cial; or 3) cooperate with the involved teams to postpone / reschedule 

the contest. 

IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT 

It is important that prior to each contest, the Assigning Secretary 

and member schools verify that offi cials are licensed by the KHSAA. 

The offi cial’s responsibility in this situation is to present the current 

identifi cation card to the host school Athletic Director before the 

contest. When a scorebook is kept, the offi cial can present the card to 

the scorekeeper so that the proper name of the offi cial can be recorded. 

Under no condition shall an Assigning Secretary assign an offi cial 

who is not properly licensed by the KHSAA to a freshmen, junior varsity 

or varsity high school athletic contest. Whatever the situation, it is the 

responsibility of the member school to verify that each offi cial is licensed. 

The offi cial can create a cooperative tone by offering the information 

before being asked to do so. 

It is also possible to verify licensing via a perpetually updated 

listing on the KHSAA website, www.khsaa.org under Offi cials Division 

Information. 

MAINTAINING RECORDS 

Each offi cial and prospective offi cial is required to establish a secure 

login to the KHSAA website. The portal for this login is located at www. 

khsaa.org. The login is done by entering the email address of the offi cial, 

and a password established by the offi cial. The KHSAA does not maintain 

password lists and cannot offer assistance in retrieving passwords. 

However the password may be reset by the offi cial at any time. 

Much of the information needed by offi cials (test scores, re-licensing 

forms, clinic attendance registry, detailed address and phone listings for 

offi cials, etc.) is only available through the secure login site. 

It is each offi cial’s responsibility to notify the KHSAA offi ce immediately 

with any address changes. There will be no waiver of any late fees 

or obligations of an offi cial due to mail or parcels not arriving due to 

incorrect address information (electronic or regular mail). 

DISQUALIFICATIONS - REPORTS (ONLINE ONLY) 

It is the responsibility of the contest offi cial to report immediately 

(within 24 hours) in writing any unsportsmanlike conduct or other action 

on the part of the coaches, players, school administrators, spectators or 

any other type of incident that results in the ejection of a coach, player, 

administrator, or spectator from a contest. 

It is also the duty of each offi cial to report any unusual incident which 

may or may not have led to unsportsmanlike ejection, but of which the 

knowledge is critical to the KHSAA in administering the sports program. 

Offi cials reporting disqualifi cations should keep the reports direct and 

to the point, reporting the facts as they occurred. Offi cials are to refrain 

from opinions and editorial comments about prospective penalties. 

Disqualifi cations are to be reported online via the KHSAA website, 

http://www.khsaa.org. The timely submission of these reports, in 

writing, is required and offi cials shall use the online form. Submission 

in this manner automatically forwards the report to both schools and to 

the Association. 

Offi cials shall include the fi rst and last name of the offender. 

If an offi cial does not have access to the internet, someone such as the 

assigning secretary, or another member of the group may be helpful in 

meeting the requirement. 

EVALUATION OF OFFICIALS 

Coaches’ ratings shall be gathered and compiled in areas where no 

approved system exists for substitution of the input of local evaluators. 

Every local association shall develop a system utilizing trained observers 

for the purpose of evaluating offi cials and reporting the compiled results 

to the Commissioner. 

The fi nal results of any system shall be a guideline but not the fi nal 

determinant in postseason assignments by the Commissioner. In this 

manner, these items are preliminary notes and not fi nal decisions, and 

are not subject to viewing by the offi cials or any other individual except 

for the assigning secretary. The integrity of the process and the response 

of the coaches depend on this element of the decision. 

Assignors of each sport shall annually evaluate all varsity offi cials in 

contest type environments within their local offi cials association. 

PROVIDENCE 

Offi cials are to take action according to the playing rules in cases of 

“Acts of God”, or Providence. 

SEVERE WEATHER / HEAT ILLNESS POLICY FOR ACTIONS BY 

OFFICIALS AT OUTDOOR SPORTS 

The Referee (Lead Offi cial / Crew Chief) shall stop play in a contest 

or scrimmage at the fi rst sound of lightning or thunder at the site. The 

playing site shall be cleared immediately of all persons. The contest 

or scrimmage may be resumed following a three (3) minute warm-up 

period, no sooner than thirty (30) minutes after the last sight of lightning 

or the last sound of thunder. 

If the severe weather is of great length or intensity, the Referee 

(Lead Offi cial / Crew Chief) shall work cooperatively with home contest 

administration on decisions related to the resumption of play. Contest 

offi cials are encouraged to learn the weather forecast prior to contest 

time and to work cooperatively with home contest administration prior to 

making weather-related decisions. Safety of the public and participants 

is the most important factor in any decision of this type. 

The Referee (Lead Offi cial / Crew Chief) shall work cooperatively with 

home contest administration on decisions related to the KMA Heat 

Illness Plan. Final authority for this decision rests within home contest 

administration. 

FACILITY / GROUNDS FIT TO PLAY 

The Referee (Lead Offi cial / Crew Chief) is to judge, in accordance with 

the sport’s playing rules, as to whether contest site is fi t for play. He or 

she has the authority to cancel a contest due to unfi t grounds / facilities, 

within the scope of those playing rules, or direct corrective action be 

taken prior to the event. If contests are canceled for this reason, the 

Association shall be notifi ed through the assigning secretary. 


CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTESTS 

It is the duty of the home school to properly notify the contest offi cials 

in case of cancellation or postponement of the athletic contest. 

If a contest is canceled and the offi cials were notifi ed prior to 

departure, there is no fi nancial liability on the part of the school. 

If a contest is canceled prior to the offi cials leaving home and the 

offi cials are not notifi ed, the home school is responsible for the payment 

of a full game fee plus the local policy board travel allowance. 

If a contest is canceled due to circumstances that occur after the 

offi cials have left home but prior to the start of the contest, the home 

school is responsible for the payment of the local policy board travel 

allowance fee to the crew of offi cials, plus a fee of 1/5 of the KHSAA 

established contest fee to each offi cial. 

If a contest is postponed after the start of the contest due to inclement 

weather, the offi cials originally assigned to the contest shall make every 

effort to be available for the completion date. The member schools shall 

not be liable for an additional contest fee for the offi cials to work the 

re-scheduled contest, but shall be liable for an additional travel expense 

(mileage) fee. Each local offi cials’ association is to implement a policy for 

the remuneration of offi cials working a re-scheduled contest who were 

not originally assigned to the contest. 

KHSAA PUBLICATIONS / SUPPLIES 

Each offi cial is entitled to one set of rules books for each sport in which 

they are currently licensed. 

Additional copies of the KHSAA Handbook are available, as well as 

rules books, selected offi ciating equipment and other publications. Go 

to the KHSAA website for a complete listing and the current pricing 

structure. 

PLAYING RULES AND QUESTIONNAIRES 

The playing rules that govern interscholastic competition in Kentucky 

are formulated by the National Federation of State High School 

Associations (NFHS) for the sports of baseball, basketball cross country, 

football, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, track and fi eld, volleyball 

and wrestling. In these sports, the member schools and KHSAA offi cials 

are required to utilize only this set of rules. 


are formulated by the NFHS for the sport activity fo competitive cheer. 

The member schools and KHSAA offi cials are required to utilize only this 

set of rules. 


are formulated by other approved outside entities for the sports of golf 

and tennis, and the sport activities of Archery, Bass Fishing and Bowling. 

In these sport activities, the member schools and KHSAA offi cials are 

required to utilize only this adopted set of rules. 

Persons who are involved at the interscholastic level and are directly 

responsible to secondary schools write NFHS rules for the high school 

level of competition. According to NFHS policy, the KHSAA would forfeit 

its opportunity to appoint representatives to the NFHS rules committees 

if this Association were to make exceptions to, or modifi cations of, NFHS 

rules for varsity competition on a statewide basis. 

While members of the Association, the Association staff and the 

contest offi cials may not agree with every decision made by the rules 

committees, it is the NFHS policy to acknowledge and utilize our persons 

who have committee input, and respond to questionnaires when asked. 

Offi cials who wish to voice a concern or offer a recommendation to a 

specifi c sport committee may do so by writing to the appropriate member 

of the KHSAA Staff. Playing rules questions are more appropriately 

addressed to the rules interpreter for that particular sport. 

At press time, rules interpreters are - Michael Barren (Soccer, 

Wrestling, Tennis and Archery), Darren Bilberry (Golf, Swimming, 

Softball and Bass Fishing); Butch Cope (Volleyball, Baseball and Cheer); 

Angela Passafi ume (Track/Cross Country, Basketball, and Bowling); 

Julian Tackett (Football). 

OFFICIATING WITH LESS THAN A FULL CREW 

Though it happens seldom, there may be times that for various reasons, 

an entire crew of offi cials is not able to be at a contest. If this occurs, 

the offi cial(s) who are able to be at the contest site are to offi ciate the 

contest with the following stipulations: 

1) The available crew size shall be compliant with NFHS playing rules. 

(For example, a non-varsity football game shall have not less than 3 

offi cials as that is the minimum acceptable crew size). 

2) The contest offi cial(s) who do offi ciate the contest are entitled only 

to the compensation for themselves, no additional fee is due. 

PAYMENT OF CONTEST OFFICIALS 

Where permissible, the offi cials for a given KHSAA athletic contest 

are to be paid upon arrival at the venue. This is certainly preferred to 

paying in a public setting such as at the playing site itself (on the fi eld or 

court). However, it is recognized that many schools are not allowed to 

pay independent contractors for service until after the service has been 

performed. In those cases, the preferred payment method is postgame, 

but NOT by a member of the coaching staff or other non-administrative 

individuals. If schools are in a situation where payment cannot be made 

at the game site, it shall be made within seven (7) days to the contest 

offi cial. 

In many cases, schools require the submission of the social security 

number by game offi cials prior to payment. If such is required, the 

request shall be made to the game offi cials on approved Board of 

Education supplied forms, and the handling of this information shall only 

be by adult school representatives who are employees at the school who 

shall be, liable for the inadvertent release of information. The KHSAA 

does not release social security numbers on its contest offi cials. 

If a crew of offi cials works more than one contest at the same site, on 

the same day, the home school is not obligated to pay above the state 

standard fee for the second or subsequent contest(s). 

ARBITERSPORTS.COM USAGE 

The KHSAA contracts with the Advanced Business Technology (ABT) 

to allow the usage of the website www.arbitersports.com for the 

assignment of all contests. It shall be a criterion for being a licensed 

offi cials that the offi cial shall release information from the KHSAA to 

this company and that as directed by the Assigning Secretary, the offi cial 

shall fully utilize the services of this company. 

SOCIAL MEDIA, OFFICIATING AND ELECTRONIC CODE OF 

ETHICS 

With the increased use of social networking through the internet and 

via cell phone, it is important for offi cials to understand the importance 

of maintaining an ethical approach while participating in various forums, 

chat rooms, and all forms of social media. Violations of this policy will 

be considered conduct “unbecoming” an offi cial and subject a licensed 

offi cial to licensure suspension. 

To malign or openly criticize another offi cial in any form of electronic 

communication is considered not only unprofessional, but also 

undermines sports offi ciating in general. It is also unprofessional for 

offi cials to offer rules clarifi cations or interpretations through these 

medium without the expressed directive from the appropriate state high 

school association. 

Licensed offi cials have to be very careful with the use of social media. 

In many cases, closed discussion and understanding is important to 

consistency and rules enforcement. The line is crossed when an offi cial 

states, “The call should have been”, or “The rule should have been 

interpreted as”, for those are statements that should only be made by 

those offi cially designated by the NFHS or state offi ces to make such 

interpretations. Internal discussion is likely a very good thing if the 

audience can be securely limited. A moderator or discussion leader can 

then say “we have had enough debate, we will get a clarifi cation and 

post it online when we get it”. That’s the advantage of closed forums. 

The KHSAA advocates the recommended policy statement of the 

National Association of Sports Offi cials that states- 

Social networking sites can be wonderful communications tools. But 

there can be unintended consequences if they are used improperly. 

Because of their unique standing, offi cials need to be particularly careful 

when using those sites. Here are some reminders and guidelines: 

DO be aware that posts on social media are visible to the general public. 

Even if you limit access to your page to friends, it is likely that your 

post will be viewed by someone beyond the circle of people you 

intended to see it. 

DO fi nd out your association or league expectations regarding social 

media. Your association may not have hard and fast rules, but fi nd 

out if it has an unoffi cial policy. 

DO think twice before you post. If there is anything in your post that 

could be construed as a criticism of offi cials, of offi cials’ decisions, or 

of schools, coaches or athletes…it’s better left unsent. 

DO assume that your post will be seen by the two teams you will see 


in your next game and the teams you worked in your previous game 

as well as your partner(s) in those games. 

DON’T post anything relating to the schools you have worked or will 

work. It calls your objectivity into question. 

DON’T include anything in a post that makes reference to an upcoming 

assignment. If teams want to fi nd out who is going to be working their 

game, they should do so through offi cial channels, not your tweet. 

DON’T post details about other people’s assignments, to playoff games 

for instance, until that information has been offi cially released. Don’t 

use your page as a news service. 

DON’T use social media to criticize state or local association policies, 

assigning practices, etc. 

DON’T make posts regarding calls made by offi cials in other games, 

whatever the level. You and your buddies might debate the call you 

saw on TV, but debating the call on Facebook, Twitter or other forums 

and social media is a no-no. 

Accountability and integrity should always be our guiding principles. 

Jeopardizing your impartiality or professionalism should never be a part 

of your actions or posts. It is my hope this information will help you with 

your decisions and involvement with social media. 

Additionally, it is important for sports offi cials to realize that it is 

considered very unprofessional to carry a cell phone on the fi eld or court, 

regardless of the reason. Offi cials are encouraged to refrain from the use 

of these types of electronic devices for any communication while the 

offi cial has NFHS rules book jurisdiction, including texting or other forms 

of messaging or communication except in the case of an emergency. 


KHSAA TOURNAMENT RULES APPLICABLE TO 

LICENSED OFFICIALS 

(THESE ARE THE SECTIONS OF THE KHSAA TOURNAMENT 

RULES OF SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO CONTEST OFFICIALS AS OF 

MAY 8, 2012. THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO SUBSTITUTE FOR 

THE FINAL VERSIONS WHICH MAY BE FOUND ON THE KHSAA 

WEB SITE) 

BASEBALL 

A) Pitching Limitations 

1) For purposes of this rule, delivery of a minimum of one (1) pitch 

constitutes having pitched in one inning. 

2) A pitcher may pitch in a maximum of nine (9) innings in one (1) day, 

but not more than fi fteen (15) innings in any seven (7) day period. 

3) If a pitcher pitches in three (3) innings to fi ve (5) innings, in one (1) 

day, that pitcher shall have one (1) calendar day of rest beginning 

with the day following the fi rst day a pitch is thrown. 

4) If a pitcher pitches in six (6) innings, that pitcher shall have two (2) 

calendar days of rest beginning with the day following the fi rst day 

a pitch is thrown. 

5) If a pitcher pitches in seven (7) or more innings in one day, that 

pitcher shall have three (3) calendar days of rest beginning with the 

day following the fi rst day a pitch is thrown. 

6) This limitation affects regular season and postseason play. 

B) Speed-Up Rules 

All baseball contests shall utilize the optional speed-up rules allowed 

by the National Federation as detailed for the courtesy runner(s) for the 

pitcher and catcher upon reaching base. 

C) Specifi cations of Fields and Game Balls 

The specifi cations for recommended and required standards for fi elds 

to be used in tournament play may be developed by Association staff 

and Advisory Committees and approved by the Board of Control. The 

Association may enter into a contract to restrict the use of a ball in 

tournament play to a specifi c brand or model. 

D) Additional Rules for Contests 

Additional rules, governed by State Association adoption provisions in 

the National Federation Playing Rules or otherwise developed by the 

Association may be implemented in contests played in Kentucky and 

will be distributed to the membership when relevant. Detailed and 

binding instructions, both for managers and participating teams, shall 

be published on the KHSAA web site. 

E) Coaching Uniform 

1) Coaches in the coaching boxes (fi rst and third bases) shall wear 

baseball uniform pants, shoes, stirrups (if worn by the team), and 

baseball/athletic shoes (no sandals, etc.) The top may differ from the 

team uniform but shall, if not identically matching the team uniform, 

contained readily identifi ed team references using either the school 

name or the school mascot. Such items as golf polo shirts, wind 

shirts and other tops shall be allowed proviewed the proper school 

name/nickname provisions are met. Such items shall not be allowed 

if containing references to other school teams (i.e. X County football), 

or non-school related facilities (i.e. X County Country Club). 

2) Other coaches who may appear on the field for conferences, 

including the pre-game conference, or offensive or defensive charged 

conferences, shall be uniformly dressed in school identifi ed clothing. 

These individuals shall either be 1) wearing baseball uniform pants, 

shoes, stirrups (if worn by the team), and baseball/athletic shoes (no 

sandals, etc.) with the top provisions as specifi ed for the base coaches; 

or 2) they may wear khaki dress slacks (full length), with appropriate 

shoes, and the top provisions as specifi ed for the base coaches. 

F) Team Uniform 

In KHSAA sanctioned postseason play, all players who enter the contest 

shall wear the same color and style uniform. 

G) Interrupted Games 

1) If a game is interrupted in tournament play or in regular season play, 

and is subsequently to be completed, it will be reset at the same point, 

same inning, same out or outs, same balls and strikes, same batter 

or number of batter in the batting order. 

2) If a game is interrupted and unable to be completed, it shall be 

counted against all applicable game limits, including total number 

of games and all pitching restrictions. 

H) Complete Game 

In regular season, and postseason, a complete game of 6 1/2 or 7 innings 

shall be played unless other National Federation rules apply to the 

situation. All games in a seeded district shall be played to completion. 

I) Pitcher Warm-up Area 

If the pitcher’s warm-up area is in live ball territory, only those 

individuals specifi ed by NFHS playing rules (pitcher - catcher - personal 

protector) may be in the live ball area during any warm-up period. Only 

members of the team and adult coaches may serve as personal protector, 

and all persons serving in that role shall wear a properly fi tted helmet. 

J) Use of Electronic Devices 

Electronic devices, such as radar devices to measure pitching speed, 

may only be used by either team outside of the dugout with mutual 

consent of both teams. If either team objects, then the equipment shall 

be used in the confi nes of the dugout. 

K) Coach Conduct 

Any member of the coaching staff who was not the head coach 

designated in the 3-2-4 conference that leaves the vicinity of the dugout 

or coaching box to dispute a judgement call by an umpire. PENALTY: 

For violation of g (6), both the head coach and the offending coach 

shall be restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game, or if 

the offense is judged severe enough, the umpire may eject the offender 

and restrict or eject the head coach. 

BASKETBALL 

A) Dimensions of the Tournament Courts and Game Balls 

The dimensions of the court on which the games will be played will be 

determined by the size of the court at the designated tournament site. 

The Association may enter into a contract to restrict the use of a ball 

in tournament play to a specifi c brand or model. 

B) Additional Rules for Contests 







C) Running clock at all levels of competition, grades 9-12 

1) One team gains a 35-point differential over its opponent in the 

second half. 

2) The clock shall be stopped only for a charged time-out, an injury/ 

blood or disqualifi cation, and administering free throws. 

3) After reporting a shooting foul, the offi cial will signal the timer to 

stop the clock. (The timer shall not stop the clock on all whistles for 

fouls since some will not be shooting fouls). 

4) Once the offi cial signals the timer to stop the clock, it will be started 

on the last missed free throw or on the throw-in when it is touched. 

CROSS COUNTRY 

A) Specifi cations for Cross Country Courses 

The specifi cations for recommended and required standards for cross 

country courses to be used in tournament play may be developed by 

Association staff and Advisory Committees and approved by the Board 

of Control. 

B) Participation Rules and Regulations 

National Federation Track and Field Rule 9 shall govern meets in Cross 

Country where appropriate and in particular where participant safety 

is ensured. 

C) Interrupted Races 

When lightning or other inclement weather, heat and humidity 

conditions or other events beyond the control of meet management 

cause the interruption of a race by the Meet Referee after it has begun, it 

shall be considered to be complete with respect to the counting against 

the maximum number of meets for a school or minimum number of 

required meets for an athlete. In addition, it shall be complete to the 

extent of the compensation for meet offi cials. 

D) Additional Rules for Contests 








E) Starter’s Pistol Specifi cations 

The starter’s pistol, which shall be a 32 caliber (22 for indoor track), 

shall meet all district, local, state and federal regulations including 

possession ordinances and registration requirements. 

F) Uniform allowances per NFHS Track Rule 3 

All contestants in Cross Country shall adhere to National Federation 

Rule 4-3 as it relates to the uniform of the competitors. In addition, the 

Games Committee for the State Cross Country and Track Meets may, 

within the allowable limits of Rule 4-3, establish clarifi cations and 

enhancements to the uniform requirement to ensure equal treatment 

of all competitors. 

At present, the Games Committee has addressed the following areas 

for consistent enforcement by meet offi cials and which are applicable 

to all contestants. NOTHING ABOUT THESE REGULATIONS MANDATE 

A REQUIRED COLOR). 

1) HEADS - Hats are not allowed however the toboggan or stocking cap/ 

wrap are permitted in cold or hot weather. All head gear and holders 

shall be checked by the Meet Referee to make sure they are secure. 

Anything worn on the head shall be secure, designed for the head, 

and without a visible manufacturer’s logo or other decoration (other 

than the school name / nickname). 

2) TOPS - If shirts are worn under the school issued jersey by more than 

one team member (two or more), that apparel shall be exactly the 

same single solid color on all who choose to wear the undergarments. 

It is not necessary that all team members wear them. No lettering or 

designs or decals will be allowed on undershirts anywhere with the 

exception of a single manufacturer’s logo which shall adhere to the 

NFHS restrictions. The restrictions on undershirts do not include sleeve 

length. For example one team member can wear long sleeves, one 3/4 

sleeves and one short sleeves as long as they are the same solid color. 

3) BOTTOMS - If leotards, body suits or bike shorts are worn under the 

school issued running trunks by more than one team member (two or 

more), that apparel shall be a single solid color and alike in color. Long 

underwear will not be accepted as a visible undergarment for either 

tops or bottoms. No lettering, designs or decals will be allowed on 

underpants anywhere, with the exception of a single manufacturer’s 

logo which shall meet NFHS restrictions. The restrictions on pants do 

not include pants length. For example one team member can wear 

long pants, one 3/4 pants and one short pants as long as they are 

the same solid color. 

4) HANDS - Gloves or socks may be worn on the hands during cold 

weather. 

5) FEET - Shoes shall be worn. Shoes of different runners on the team do 

not have to be the same make and model. The use of ballet slippers, 

gymnastic or sweat socks does not meet the requirements of this rule. 

6) JEWELRY – No jewelry will be allowed to be worn per NFHS rules. 

Religious or medical medals can be worn in compliance with NFHS 

rules. A religious medal shall be taped to the body and worn under 

the uniform. A medical alert piece of jewelry shall be taped to the 

body and shall be visible. 

7) BODY MARKINGS / TATTOOS - A permanent tattoo that is not 

objectionable in the judgement of an offi cial, would be allowed. A 

permanent tattoo that is objectionable in its content or form shall be 

covered. Anything non permanent including tattoos, face paint, etc. 

would not be legal if visible on any part of the body as it would be 

excessive body decoration. 

8) SPORTS BRA – These items are considered foundation garments and 

are not to be considered as part of the uniform or undergarment rule. 

9) SUNGLASSES- Unless prescribed by a medical doctor for the purpose 

of vision correction, sunglasses may not be worn during competition. 

FOOTBALL 

A) Tied Games 

If the score is tied at the end of any game, it will be broken in accordance 

with the National Federation tie-breaking procedure enumerated in 

the Football Rules Book. The National Federation 10-yard tie-breaker 

procedure shall be used. 

B) Choice of Ends of Field 

The visiting team shall have the choice as to the end of the fi eld on 

which they want to warm up. 

C) Offi cials Jurisdiction 

Game offi cials shall assume jurisdiction over the contest one hour 

before time for the game. 

D) Specifi cations of Fields and Game Balls 






E) Running Clock Provisions 

The Association shall utilize provisions of the National Federation 

playing rules which allow for the clock to continue running (with the 

exception of a charged time-out) when the score reaches a 45-point 

differential in any contest. 

1) Any time the score differential reaches 45 points or more, the 

following changes will be made regarding rules determining when 

the clock will be stopped or started. The clock shall continue to run 

from the point that the differential occurs (without regard to a later 

return to less than the differential) with the following clarifi cations: 

2) The clock SHALL STOP when an offi cial’s time-out is called as in the 

following specifi c 3-5-7 occurrences, and shall subsequently start on 

the READY FOR PLAY signal: 

a) For measurement of a possible fi rst down, 

b) When captains and coaches are notifi ed of the time remaining, 

c) For a player who appears to be injured, 

d) For a player in need of equipment repair, 

e) When a coach-referee conference occurs, 

f) After a foul, to administer a penalty, 

g) For any unusual delay in getting the ball ready to play, 

h) Following the try, successful FG or safety., 

i) A score occurs. Following a try, fi eld goal, or safety, the clock shall 

start on the ready for play. Following a 6-point touchdown, the 

clock shall remain stopped for the PAT, but shall resume on the 

ready for play for the ensuing kickoff, 

3) The clock SHALL STOP when an offi cial’s time-out is called as in the 

following specifi c 3-5-7 occurrences, and shall subsequently start 

on the SNAP: 

a) For unusual heat or humidity which may create a health risk to 

the players, 

b) For an approved TV/radio time-out, 

c) A charged time-out is called, 

d) At the end of a period 

e) The clock SHALL NOT STOP when an offi cial’s time-out is called as 

in the following specifi c 3-5-7 occurrences: 

e) When a fi rst down is declared, 

f) Following a change of team possession, 

g) To dry or change the game ball. 

NOTE: The use of this rule does not preclude the use of NFHS Rule 3-1- 

3 that reads: “A period or periods may be shortened in any emergency 

by agreement of the opposing coaches and the referee. By mutual 

agreement of the opposing coaches and the referee, any remaining 

periods may be shortened at any time or the game terminated.” 

F) Interrupted Games 

1) Refer to NFHS Playing Rule 3-1-4 as KHSAA has authority to determine 

procedure for game ending. 

2) If game interrupted and cannot be resumed, three choices exista) 

Terminate game with score as it exists; 

b) Resume game at point of interruption at a mutually agreed date 

and time. This decision shall be fi nalized at the site prior to team 

departure. 

c) Resume the game on the following calendar day, unless published 

Board policies prohibit such play, in which case it shall be played 

the following day. 

3) If game interrupted 

a) Same crew of offi cials expected to return to complete contest 

b) Substitute offi cials shall be paid the local policy board mileage 

add-on only 

c) Local associations shall develop policy on compensation of 

substitute offi cials (such as pooling game fees, etc) 

d) Offi cials have no say in the postponement decisions, except to 

moderate discussion. 

e) Offi cials and coaches shall involve not solely coaches, but school 

administrators in the decision. 

f) All involved shall remember that this situation is caused by elements 


such as weather that are uncontrollable by anyone, and keep the 

discussions in that perspective. 

G) Additional Rules for Contests 







SOCCER 

A) Specifi cations of Fields and Game Balls 













C) Tied games (Regular Season) 

When a game is tied at the end of a regular season contest that is not 

part of an event where a progression to the next round is dependent 

upon that game’s winner, the game shall end tied. 

D) Tied games in Regular Season Progression Events (i.e. Invitational 

Tournaments) 

1) When the score is tied at the end of regulation time, the referee will 

instruct both teams to return to their respective team areas. There 

will be fi ve minutes during which both teams may confer with their 

coaches and the head referee will instruct both teams as to proper 

procedure. 

a) The head referee shall choose the goal at which all of the kicks 

from the penalty mark shall be taken. 

b) Each coach will select any fi ve players, including the goalkeeper, 

on or off the fi eld (except those who may have been disqualifi ed) 

to take the kicks. 

c) A coin toss shall be held as in Rule 5-2-2d. The team winning the 

toss shall have the choice of kicking fi rst or second. 

d) Teams will alternate kickers. There is no follow-up on the kick. 

e) The defending team may change the goal keeper prior to each 

penalty kick. 

f) Following fi ve kicks for each team, the team scoring on the greatest 

number of these kicks shall be declared the winner. 

g) Add one goal to the winning team score and credit the team with a 

victory. An asterisk (*) be placed by the team advancing to indicate 

the advancement was the result of a tiebreaker system. 

2) If the score remains tied after each team has had fi ve kicks: 

a) Each coach will select fi ve different players than the fi rst fi ve who 

already have kicked to take the kicks in a “sudden victory” situation, 

wherein if one team scores and the other team does not score, 

the game is ended without more kicks being taken. If a team has 

fewer than ten available players at the end of the fi rst set of kicks 

from the penalty mark due to either injuries or disqualifi cation, the 

coach must use all players who have not participated in the fi rst 

fi ve kicks. The coach may choose additional players from the fi rst 

fi ve kickers to ensure that fi ve different players participate in the 

second set of kicks. 

b) If the score remains tied, continue the “sudden victory” kicks 

with the coach selecting any fi ve players to take the next set of 

alternating kicks. If a tie still remains, repeat 2-A. 

3) During all tiebreaker penalty kicks, the ball remains alive until its 

momentum is spent, it goes out of bounds or it is retouched by the 

kicker. 

E) Tied games (Regular Season Seeded District and all Post-Season 

Rounds) 

1) There shall be two fi ve-minute sudden-victory overtime periods. If a 

team scores in those periods, the match shall end. 

a) A coin toss shall be held-as in Rule 5-2-2d. 

b) At the end of the fi rst sudden-victory period, if no team has scored 

teams shall change ends. 

c) There shall be a two-minute interval between periods. 

2) If the score remains tied, all coaches, offi cials and team captains 

shall assemble at the halfway line to review the procedure as outlined 

below: 

a) The head referee shall choose the goal at which all of the kicks 

from the penalty mark shall be taken. 

b) Each coach will select any fi ve players, including the goalkeeper, 

on or off the fi eld (except those who may have been disqualifi ed) 

to take the kicks. 

c) A coin toss shall be held as in Rule 5-2-2d. The team winning the 

toss shall have the choice of kicking fi rst or second. 

d) Teams will alternate kickers. There is no follow-up on the kick. 

e) The defending team may change the goal keeper prior to each 

penalty kick. 

f) Following fi ve kicks for each team, the team scoring on the greatest 

number of these kicks shall be declared the winner. 

g) Add one goal to the winning team score and credit the team with 

a victory. An asterisk (*) may be placed by the team advancing to 

indicate the advancement was the result of a tiebreaker system. 

3) If the score remains tied after each team has had fi ve kicks: 

a) Each coach will select fi ve different players than the fi rst fi ve who 

already have kicked to take the kicks in a “sudden victory” situation, 

wherein if one team scores and the other team does not score, 

the game is ended without more kicks being taken. If a team has 

fewer than ten available players at the end of the fi rst set of kicks 

from the penalty mark due to either injuries or disqualifi cation, the 

coach shall use all players who have not participated in the fi rst 

fi ve kicks. The coach may choose additional players from the fi rst 

fi ve kickers to ensure that fi ve different players participate in the 

second set of kicks. 

b) If the score remains tied, continue the “sudden victory” kicks 

with the coach selecting any fi ve players to take the next set of 

alternating kicks. If a tie still remains, repeat 3-A. 

4) During all tiebreaker penalty kicks, the ball remains alive until its 

momentum is spent, it goes out of bounds or it is retouched by the 

kicker. 

F) Mercy Rule Provisions 

1) If one team has a 10 goal lead at the end of the fi rst half or at any 

point in the second half, the match will be terminated. 

2) This rule is to be observed in regular and post-season play 

SOFTBALL 

A) All ties shall be played to completion. 

B) The twelve (12) inch softball shall be utilized in all regular season and 

postseason contests. 

C) The National Federation softball rules shall be the offi cial rules used 

in all contests. 

D) There shall be no time limit on regular or postseason varsity softball 

contests. 

E) Speed-Up Rules 

All softball contests shall utilize the optional speed-up rules allowed 

by the National Federation such as courtesy runners for the pitcher and 

catcher upon reaching base and any other speed-up rules mandated by 

the National Federation including a “run rule” where run differential 

determines the end of the contest. 

F) Specifi cations of Fields and Game Balls 






G) Additional Rules for Contests 




will be distributed to the membership when relevant. 

H) Complete Game 

1) In regular season, and postseason, a complete game of 6 1/2 or 7 

innings shall be played unless other National Federation rules or rules 

adopted by state association and permitted by National Federation 


playing rules (as detail in item 4 below) apply to the situation. 

2) All seeded district games in a seeded district shall be played to 

completion. 

3) Except for seeded district games, one or both games of a double 

header may be shortened to fi ve innings by mutual agreement of the 

two coaches prior to the game. 

4) For all games, regular season and post season, a fi fteen (15) run 

differential between teams after three or more complete innings 

(including after the top half if the home team is ahead) shall constitute 

a complete game. 

5) For all games, regular season and post season, a fi fteen (10) run 

differential between teams after fi ve or more complete innings 

(including after the top half if the home team is ahead) shall constitute 

a complete game. 

I) Interrupted Games 

If a game is interrupted in tournament play or in regular season play, 

and is subsequently to be completed, it will be reset at the same point, 

if not done, same inning, same out or outs, same balls and strikes, same 

batter or number of batter in the batting order. 

J) International TIe-Breaker 

The international tie-breaker (ITB) system shall be used in all regular 

season games if the game is still tied after nine complete innings. By 

mutual agreement of the two competing coaches, the ITB may be used in 

the 8th and 9th innings if the score is tied after seven complete innings. 

The provisions of the ITB are: 

1) If a game is tied after nine complete innings of play (or innings 8 and 

9 by mutual agreement), the game shall continue in the 10th inning 

using the International Tie-Breaker (ITB) system. 

2) At the start of each half-inning beginning in the top of the 10th (or 

8th and 9th by mutual agreement), the offensive team will begin its 

turn at bat with the player scheduled to bat ninth in that half inning 

being placed on second base. If the Pitcher or Catcher is that ninth 

batter, then a courtesy runner may be used. A substitute may also 

be legally inserted for the runner. 

SWIMMING AND DIVING 

A) Specifi cations for Swim Venues 

The specifi cations for recommended and required standards for swim 

venues to be used in post-season competition may be developed by 

Association staff and Advisory Committees and approved by the Board 

of Control. 


Additional rules, governed by State Association adoption provisions 

in the National Federation Playing Rules or otherwise developed by 

the Association may be implemented in meets in Kentucky and will be 

distributed to the membership when relevant. 

TRACK AND FIELD 

A) Specifi cations for Track Facilities 

The specifi cations for recommended and required standards for track 

facilities to be used in tournament play may be developed by Association 

staff and Advisory Committees and approved by the Board of Control. 

B) Sector for Shot Put and Discus 

The sector for the Shot Put and Discus shall be marked at 34.92 

degrees. All regular and postseason competition shall utilize this sector 

measurement, whether or not the event is held inside the oval. 

C) Additional Rules for Contests 

Additional rules, governed by State Association adoption provisions 

in the National Federation Playing Rules or otherwise developed by the 



D) Regional Meet Entry Mark (Seeding) Requirements 

1) All coaches shall be able to verify times that are entered for an athlete 

in the regional meet. 

2) Entry times for the regional meet may be FAT (Fully Automated 

Timing) or HT (Hand Times). All HT times shall be properly converted 

per NFHS Rule 3-9-4. If any HT is recorded in hundredths, it shall be 

rounded up to the nearest tenth of a second, and properly noted as 

a HT. 

3) Any time which cannot be verifi ed, cannot be used. 

4) The only acceptable verifi cation of meet results will be submission 

to the KHSAA web site. 

5) Only meet results posted using Hytek Meet Manager Software and 

its formatting will be used for the purpose of seeding the region. In 

this manner, a statewide listing of performances can be maintained 

by multiple sources to validate seed times. 

6) Only meets contested up until the day before entries are due will be 

used for the purpose of seeding the region. While other meets may 

be held per Bylaw 25, those meets may be used to satisfy the 4 meet 

minimum, but not used toward seeding. 

E) Regional Meet Format and Regulations 

1) All regional meets will follow the same time schedule. 

2) Regions running multiple meets at the same site will be required to 

run them consecutively, not concurrently. 

3) The fast heat/section in all races shall be full (use all lanes), even if 

this leaves a single competitor in the slower heat. 

4) Each of the regional meets will be conducted in one session and use 

the same standard schedule including fi eld events. 

5) By consensus of the schools in the region through communication 

with the manager, the preliminaries in the Long Jump, Triple Jump, 

Shot Put and Discus may be conducted using an Open Ring / Open Pit, 

“Cafeteria Style” format. In doing this, the manager would defi ne a 

block of time and allow the competitors to check in, perform their trials 

without regard to a pre-defi ned order, and return to other events or 

event venues. In order to use this Cafeteria Style, the manager would 

defi ne a block of time where trials would be allowed. No more than ten 

(10) minutes following the closing of the pit/ring and the announcing 

of the fi nalist, the fi nals would begin in NFHS defi ned order. 

6) Any race where the initial leg (or total race) is 400 meters or less 

shall be started with blocks, and all competitors shall be required to 

properly use them. 

7) All individuals placing sixth or higher in each event shall score team 

points in the regional meet. 

8) Six places shall count in the scoring in each event at the regional 

meet with values 10-8-6-4-2-1. 

9) The meet shall be made up of all of the events on the regional entry 

form. 

10) No preliminaries will be conducted. All running events will be timedfi 

nal events, broken into sections according to NFHS rules. 

11) In the running races where enough competitors are entered to 

cause the need for sections, the slower runners or relay teams shall 

be placed in the fi rst section, with the faster competitors assigned to 

the last section (NFHS Rule 5-5-7). 

12) The hurdle height for the girls 100m hurdles is 33” and the height 

for the boys 300m hurdles is 36” 

13) In the case of a tie in fi eld events, if all tie breaking procedures 

fail to break the tie according to the National Federation Rule Book; 

competitors tying for second in the regional shall advance to the state 

meet.175) All regional meets and the state meet shall be conducted 

utilizing fully automated timing. In the event that the timing system 

fails for any reason, the NFHS provision for adjusting marks to be 

comparable shall be utilized. 

F) State Meet Automatic Qualifying Standards and Starting Heights 

1) Automatic Qualifying Standards are determined by the average fi fth 

place time the last fi ve years of State Meets. 

2) The calculated FAT time standards represent the actual fi ve year 

average. 

3) Automatic Qualifying HAFT Standards are derived by taking the 

fi ve-year average electronic (FAT) time, reducing it by .24 and then 

rounding to the next tenth in compliance with Track Rule 3-9. 

4) High Jump qualifying marks are rounded up to the nearest 2 inch 

mark above the fi ve-year average for boys. 

5) High Jump qualifying marks are rounded up to the nearest 2 inch 

mark above the fi ve-year average for girls. 

6) Pole Vault qualifying marks are rounded up to the nearest 6 inch 

mark above the fi ve-year average for boys. 

7) Pole Vault qualifying marks are rounded up to the nearest 6 inch 

mark above the fi ve-year average for girls. 

G) State Meet Starting Heights and Marks 

1) Pole Vault starting height at state meet will be 2 feet below Class 

Automatic Qualifying Standard for boys. 

2) Pole Vault starting height at state meet will be 2 feet below Class 

Automatic Qualifying Standard for girls. 

3) High Jump starting height at state meet will be 4 inches below Class 

Automatic Qualifying Standard for boys. 


4) High Jump starting height at state meet will be 4 inches below Class 

Automatic Qualifying Standard for girls. 

5) Games Committee reserves the right per NFHS rules to adjust starting 

height due to unforeseen conditions 

H) Interrupted Meets 

When lightning or other inclement weather, heat and humidity 

conditions or other events beyond the control of meet management 

cause the interruption of a meet by the Meet Referee after it has begun, 

and the determination has been made that it cannot be resumed at the 

point of interruption, it shall be considered to be complete with respect 

to the counting against the maximum number of meets for a school 

or minimum number of required meets for an athlete. In addition, it 

shall be complete to the extent of the compensation for meet offi cials. 

I) Starter’s Pistol Specifi cations 

The starter’s pistol, which shall be a 32 caliber (22 for indoor track), 

shall meet all district, local, state and federal regulations including 

possession ordinances and registration requirements. 

VOLLEYBALL 

A) Specifi cations for Volleyball Courts 

The specifications for recommended and required standards for 

volleyball facilities to be used in tournament play may be developed 

by Association staff and Advisory Committees and approved by the 

Board of Control. 






C) Scoring and Warm-up Schedule 

Varsity Play – will be best 3 of 5 sets, rally scoring, with the fi fth 

set being to 15 per the NFHS Rules Book. By mutual consent of 

both teams, the best 2 of 3 sets (scored to 25 with no cap) may 

be utilized in regular season only. All postseason contests will be 

3 of 5. 

Junior Varsity Play – will be best 2 of 3 sets to 21, rally scoring 

with the third set being to 21. 

Freshmen Play – will be best 2 of 3 sets to 17, rally scoring with 

the third set being to 17. 

Warm-up Time – Standard 15 minutes of warm-up time between 

matches: using the 4-4-4-2-1 format (4 minutes of share; 4 

minutes of each team with serving team taking court fi rst, 2 

minutes of serving and 1 minute back at the bench area prior to 

taking the court.) 

Offi cials Pay – Varsity 3 of 5 sets shall remain at $40 per regular 

season contest. When the varsity format is played, even in 

tournaments, the $40 fee shall be adhered to. With regard to pool 

play within tournaments, the local school shall work with the 

Assignor with regard to match fee. 

WRESTLING 

A) Specifi cations for Wrestling Tournaments 

The specifi cations for recommended and required standards for wrestling 

facilities to be used in tournament play may be developed by Association 

staff and Advisory Committees and approved by the Board of Control. 







SCHEDULE OF STANDARD VARSITY OFFICIATING FEES FOR 2012-2013 

SPORT REGULAR SEASON STANDARD FEES DISTRICT REGION 

SECTION/ 

SEMI- 

STATE 

STATE 

Golf N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Volleyball 

$40.00 all varsity regular season matches (including $45.00 per match $50.00 per N/A $55.00 per 

Soccer 

Cross Country 

Football 

Swimming 

Wrestling 

Basketball 

Track and Field 

Softball 

Baseball 

tournaments) 2 of 3 sets or 3 of 5 sets 

$50 per contest per offi cial - two (2)-person crew; 

$45 per contest per offi cial - three (3)-person crew. 

NOTE: All varsity games shall be three-person 

$30 per race for the Meet Referee, who shall be a 

licensed KHSAA offi cial. 

$55.00 per contest per offi cial for a fi ve person 

crew. 

All work outside of local association for playoffs. 

$40 per contest. For invitational meets or those with 

four or more schools entered, the fee shall be $60 

per offi cial 

$45 per standard dual match for one offi cial, per 

match. 

Tri-meet, 1 offi cials, 3 matches, $100 per offi cial. 

Quad, minimum 2 offi cials, maximum 6 matches, 

$100 per offi cial. 

Tournaments, $25 per mat, per offi cial, per hour, 

with a minimum of $175 per offi cial 

Varsity Level - $45 per contest per offi cial - three (3) 

person crew 

If due to an emergency approved by the 

Commission, a crew of two offi cials is used, the 

fee shall be $55 per offi cial. 

$45 per division for each of two licensed KHSAA 

offi cials for a standard school day or half-day (3 

hours or less) weekend Track Meet. 

For larger meets that require longer than three 

hours, the fee shall be $65 per each of the two 

licensed offi cials (Referee & Starter). 

$41 per contest per offi cial for a two person crew, 

$36 each additional contest. 

If additional offi cials are assigned, the minimum fee 

may be reduced by $10. 

The total amount paid to baseball umpires in a given 

local policy board area shall be no greater than 

$10.00 more (per contest) than the amount paid 

to fast pitch umpires. 

$46.00 per contest per offi cial for a two person 

crew, $41.00 each additional contest. 

If additional offi cials are assigned, the minimum fee 

may be reduced by $5. 

The total amount paid to baseball umpires in a given 

local policy board area shall be no greater than 

$10.00 more (per contest) than the amount paid 

to fast pitch umpires 

$50.00 per 

contest 

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match 

$55.00 per 

contest 

$60.00 per 

contest 

N/A $35 per race. N/A TBA 

$65.00 per 

contest per 

offi cial for a 

fi ve person 

crew for fi rst 

round, $65 for 

second round 

$75.00 per 

contest per 


fi ve person 

crew 

$80.00 per 

contest 

per offi cial 

for a fi ve 

person 

crew 

N/A $65 per meet. N/A TBA 

N/A $165.00 per 

single day 

tournament 

$250 per 

multiple day 

tournament 

$60.00 per 

contest, threeperson 

crew, 

assigned from 

within local 

association. 

$70.00 per 

contest, threeperson 

crew, 

assigned from 

outside local 

association. 

N/A $70 per 

classifi cation 

(boys and 

girls). 

$46 per contest 

for a twoperson, 

$41 for 

three person. 

$5 if assigned 

out of area. 


for a threeperson 

or fourperson 

system. 

$5 if assigned 

out of area. 


for a twoperson 

system, 

$46 for three 

person.. 


for a fourperson 

system. 

N/A TBA 

match 

$65.00 per 

contest 

$85.00 per 

contest per 


fi ve person 

crew 

N/A $75.00 per 

contest, 

three-person 

crew, 

assigned 

from 

outside local 

association. 

N/A TBA 

N/A $56 per 

contest for a 

two-person 

system, $51 

for three 

person.. 

N/A $65 per 

contest and 

shall be 

assigned to a 

four-person 

crew. 

All Sports – Regular Season – An additional local mileage / travel allowance may be established by regional policy board for regular season contests 

and mileage/travel is the only adjustment in fee which can be made. Postseason- $5 additional is added to the base fee if the assignment location 

is not in the normal service area (local association) of the offi cial. 

All Sports - Postseason - Mileage allowaance for KHSAA postseason competition at press time is $.35 per mile. 

Board of Control Standard Fee Review Schedule - The Board will routinely review fees in all sports on a defi ned schedule in the fall of the year prior 

to implementation of any change. In the interim, changes will only be considered if there is a change in playing rules or number of offi cials that 

necessitates emergency review. Effective 2004/05 (and every four years thereafter) – Football and Soccer; Effective 2005/06 (and every four years 

thereafter) – Volleyball, Cross Country, Track and Swimming; Effective 2006/07 (and every four years thereafter) – Basketball and Wrestling; 

Effective 2007/08 (and every four years thereafter) – Baseball and Softball

RULES CLINIC SCHEDULE FOR 2012-2013 

It is an Association requirement that each licensed offi cial and head coach attend a rules interpretation clinic conducted by the KHSAA 

(Bylaw 26, Sec. 2). Offi cials who have not met the requirement will not be permitted to offi ciate any postseason contest. Coaches who have 

not met the requirement will not be permitted to coach any postseason contest per KHSAA Bylaw 27. For 2012-13, approved KHSAA rules 

clinic dates are listed below.. 

SPORT 

Golf 

Volleyball 

Soccer 

Cross Country 

Football 

Cheer 

Bowling 

Swimming 

Wrestling 

Basketball 

Bass Fishing 

Tennis 

Track and Field 

Softball 

Baseball 

Regular Clinic - Free to view online as 

a coach or licensed offi cial at www. 

khsaa.org 

START: July 30 

END: August 22 










END: October 31 

START: October 1 









END: November 30 

START: February 1 

END: February 28 







Late Clinic - A $100 fi ne to view 

online as a coach or licensed 

offi cial 

START: August 23 

END: September 14 









START: November 1 










START: December 1 


START: March 1 

END: March 31 


END: March 31 


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Super Late Clinic - A $300 fi ne to 

view online as a coach or licensed 

offi cial 

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KHSAA OFFICIATING UNIFORM 

The 2012-2013 school year marks a change in the uniform requirements 

for KHSAA licensed offi cials. Through an approved licensing program, 

various vendors are now able to provide authenticated offi ciating 

apparel to KHSAA licensed offi cials. In most cases, the changes involve 

the requirement of an embroidered logo on various items required of 

offi cials. All items listed below as embroidered are part of this change. 

In each of these changes, there is a three-year phase-in period to allow 

for the new equipment to be purchased during a projected normal 

replacement cycle. This transition will be in phases, with state offi cial 

required to be in compliance for 2012-13, postseason offi cials for 

2013-14, and all regular season offi cials for 2014-15 . As contracts are 

fi nalized, the various links will be placed on the KHSAA web site, and 

email communication will be sent to all offi cials. 

Other than what is prescribed below, no patches are allowed on hats 

or other parts of the uniform worn during the contest. 

Below are the various requirements at press time for the different 

sports. These requirements are only for the clothing part of the uniform 

and do not include much of the other equipment. At press time, the 

KHSAA has four licensed vendors, all of whom have advertisements 

in the Offi cials Guidebook and links on the KHSAA web site. All 

embroidered merchandise may only be purchased from an approved and 

licensed vendor. 

Placement of American Flag 

It is always permissible for the American Flag to be worn on the 

offi ciating uniform. It’s recommended that the white bordered fl ag be 

used. Suggested placement is as follows: 

The fl ag patch is usually worn on the left sleeve of your shirt, pullover 

or jacket (sometimes on the back below the collar). The preferred 

placement is on the left sleeve. 

On short sleeve shirts, measure up from the top of the cuff. Flags should 

be placed with the bottom border 1 1/2” from the top of the cuff. 

On long sleeve shirts, pullovers or jackets measurement should be from 

your shoulder seam to the top of your fl ag patch, with the distance 

varying by size: Medium and Large: 4” from seam, XL & 2X: 5 

1/2”from seam, 3X and up: 7” from seam. 

Application Specifi cs: For horizontal placement, it is best practice to 

crease the center line on the sleeve, as seen when laying the shirt, 

pullover or jacket fl at on a table. In the case of the fl ag patch, place 

the center of the fl ag over the center line. Once you have the distances 

correct, cover the fl ag patch with a press cloth or pillow case and 

press with a 350 degrees or cotton iron setting for approximately 10 

seconds to make it stick for sewing. Consider the fabric when pressing 

as time may be longer or shorter to make it stick. Then, sew the fl ag 

patch on, preferably in a zig-zag stitch pattern. 

Placement of Numbers for Baseball/Softball 

Numbers are to be worn on the offi ciating uniform in the color patterns 

as descrided below. 

The numbers are to be worn on the right sleeve, with the bottom of the 

numbers approximately 1” from the top of the cuff on a short sleeved 

shirt. On long sleeves or pullovers (not required on pullovers), the 

measurement is from the shoulder seam as detailed in the American 

Flag directions. 

Baseball 

Gray uniform pants; 

Uniform shirt (three color options) as listed below, with embroidered 

KHSAA logo over heart as per specifi cations to vendors: 

Navy blue pullover shirt with red and white trim (if visible, undershirt 

shall be red) with a red number with white trim on right sleeve (3 

inches preferred); or 

Light blue pullover shirt (undershirt if visible shall be white) with navy 

and white trim with a blue number and white trim on the right sleeve 

(3 inches preferred); or 

Black shirt with black and white trim (if visible, undershirt shall be 

white) and a black number with white trim on right sleeve (3 inches 

preferred); 

All umpires in a given contest shall wear the same type shirt. 

Navy hat with embroidered KHSAA logo as per specifi cations to vendors 

and navy ball bag if navy or light blue shirt is worn; 

Black hat with embroidered KHSAA logo as per specifi cations to vendors 

and black ball bag if black shirt is worn; 

Black shoes and socks; and 

Jacket (pullover), if worn during contest, shall be the offi cial KHSAA 

pullover without numbers with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as 

per specifi cations to vendors and shall be blue if the navy or light blue 

uniform is worn, and black if the black shirt is worn. 

Plate coat with embroidered KHSAA logo as per specifi cations to vendors 

is permissible. All umpires in a given contest shall wear the same type 

shirt. No local association patches are allowed on hats (only the KHSAA 

embroidered logo). 

Basketball 

Black slacks 

Black and white vertically striped collarless shirt without pocket with 

embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as per specifi cations to vendors; 

side panel is approved. 

Belt, if worn, shall be black; however, beltless slacks are preferred. 

Black basketball offi cial shoes with black shoelaces; black socks 

Jacket, if worn during pre-game, shall be black, with dual 1 inch stripe 

and with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as per specifi cations to 

vendors. 

All offi cials in a given contest shall wear the same type shirt. 

Football 

Black football offi ciating pants with a white stripe of not more than 1 1/4 

inches worn in varsity contests with embroidered KHSAA logo as per 

specifi cations to vendors; 

Black or white shorts, or white tapered knickers may be worn in place of 

the knickers during non-varsity contests with local Association approval. 

Black and white vertically striped short or long sleeved shirt (with pocket) 

with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as per specifi cations to vendors 

Black athletic socks when wearing black offi ciating pants 

One-piece sock with modifi ed Northwestern stripe may be worn during 

non-varsity contests when black or white shorts, or white tapered 

knickers are worn with local Association approval. 

Black leather belt (no baseball style stretch belts); 

Baseball-type cap. The Referee shall wear a white hat with embroidered 

KHSAA logo as per specifi cations to vendors. All other offi cials shall 

wear a black hat with white piping with embroidered KHSAA logo as 

per specifi cations to vendors; 

Solid black football shoes and black shoe laces 

Position plackets may be worn on uniform if all on a crew wear them. 

Jackets shall not be worn during the contest. 

Soccer 

Solid black shirt with white pinstripes shall be the primary shirt; black with 

white pinstripes, gold with black pinstripes, red with black pinstripes and 

blue with black pinstripes may be worn as an alternate jersey; (shirts 

may contain KHSAA, NFHS or local association high school logos but 

cannot display any NISOA, USSF, NIAAA, NCAA or other logos); 

Black shorts or long trousers; 

Black shoes and solid black socks or stockings or solid black socks or 

stockings with three white stripes at the top. 

Belt and cap, if worn, shall be black. 



vendors. 

Softball 

Gray uniform pants 

Light blue pullover shirt with the KHSAA logo (undershirt, if visible, shall 

be white) with navy and white trim with a navy number and white trim 

on right sleeve (3 inches preferred) 

Navy hat with embroidered KHSAA logo as per specifi cations to vendors 

and ball bag if navy or light blue shirt is worn; 

Black shoes and socks; 

Navy blue bag 

Jacket (pullover), if worn during contest, shall be the offi cial KHSAA navy 

pullover with light blue/navy trim without numbers with embroidered 

KHSAA logo over heart as per specifi cations to vendors. 

Swimming 

Khaki trousers 

White shirt 

Must carry a whistle 

White footwear 


A navy jacket may be worn. 

Track / Cross Country 

For certain meets, all primary offi cials shall wear the KHSAA Offi cial Track 

Uniform (light blue shirt) with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as 

per specifi cations to vendors. 

Where possible, all offi cials should be in like-colored garments for 

identifi cation. 

Volleyball 

Uniform shirt (three options) as listed below, with embroidered KHSAA 

logo over heart as per specifi cations to vendors: 

White short-sleeve shirt; 

White long sleeve shirt; 

Either shirt with white sweater 

Black slacks or shorts; 

Gym shoes and socks. 

If shorts are worn, white shoes and white socks are permissible. 

For KHSAA sponsored state championship competition, black shoes and 

black slacks shall be worn 



vendors. 

Wrestling 

Black beltless or belted slacks 

Uniform shirt (two options) as listed below, with embroidered KHSAA 

logo over heart as per specifi cations to vendors: 

Black and white vertically striped shirt with or without pocket and with 

or without collars; 

Grey shirt with black pinstripes 

Offi cials may wear any NFHS compliant tournament-issued shirt if all in 

event wear them. All offi cials in a given meet or tournament shall wear 

the same color and style shirt. 

Black offi cials shoes 



vendors. 


SUPERVISOR OF OFFICIALS 

Currently, the Supervisor of Offi cials is: 

Angela Passafi ume 

Assistant Commissioner, KHSAA 

2280 Executive Drive 

Lexington, KY 40505 

(859)299-5472 (P); (859)293-5999 (F) 

apassafi ume@khsaa.org 

LOCAL POLICY BOARDS 

Currently, the chairpersons of the Local Policy 

Boards are: 

1st Region 

Henry Edwards 

Hickman County HS 

301 Cresap Street 

Clinton, KY 42031 

henry.edwards@hickman.kyschools.us 

2nd Region 

James L. Stevens 

Hopkins County Schools 

PO Box 509 

Madisonville, KY 42431 

james.stevens@hopkins.kyschools.us 

3rd Region 

Jon Boultinghouse 

Apollo High School 

2280 Tamarack Road 

Owensboro, KY 42301 

jon.boultinghouse@daviess.kyschools.us 

4th Region 

Tim Schlosser 

Franklin-Simpson HS 

PO Box 389 

Franklin, KY 42134 

tim.schlosser@simpson.kyschools.us 

5th Region 

Jerry Taylor 

Hart County HS 

1014 S. Dixie Highway 

Munfordville, KY 42765 

jerry.taylor@hart.kyschools.us 

6th / 7th Region 

Debbie Beichler 

Atherton HS 

3000 Dundee Road 

Louisville, KY 40205 

debbie.beichler@jefferson.kyschools.us 

8th Region 

Mitchell Irvin 

South Oldham HS 

5900 Highway 329 

Crestwood, KY 40014 

mitchell.irvin@oldham.kyschools.us 

9th Region 

Rob Detzel 

Newport Central Catholic HS 

13 Carothers Road 

Newport, KY 41071 

rdetzel@ncchs.com 

10th /11th Region 

Phil Rison 

Montgomery County HS 

724 Woodford Dr. 

Mount Sterling, KY 40353 

phil.rison@montgomery.kyschools.us 

12th Region 

Bob Tucker 

Somerset Schools 

301 College Street 

Somerset, KY 42501 

robert.tucker@somerset.kyschools.us 

13th Region 

Larry Warren 

Barbourville Schools 

PO Box 520 

Barbourville, KY 40906 

larry.warren@bville.kyschools.us 

14th Region 

Ozz Jackson 

Letcher Co. Central HS 

435 Cougar Drive 

Whitesburg, KY 41858 

Arthur.Jackson@letcher.kyschools.us 

15th Region 

Keith Henry 

South Floyd HS 

299 Mt. Raider Drive 

Hi Hat, KY 41636 

keith.henry@fl oyd.kyschools.us 

16th Region 

Gary Kidwell 

Lewis County HS 

PO Box 99 

Vanceburg, KY 41179 

garykidwell@hotmail.com 

BASEBALL 

1st Region Umpires Association 

Rick Garland 

Fulton Co. Board of Education 

2760 Moscow Ave. 

Hickman, KY 42050 

rick.garland@fulton.kyschools.us 

(270)472-0910(H); (270)236-7961(W) 

(270)236-6010(F); (270)559-6579 (C) 

2nd Region 

Pennyrile Baseball Umpires Association 

Matthew Bell 

667 Choctaw Street 

Madisonville, KY 42431 

matt.bell@webster.kyschools.us 

(270)825-2054(H); (270)825-6133(W); (270) 

639-5092 (C); (270)825-6135(F) 

3rd Region 

Offi cials Association 

David Pentecost 

255 Oakhurst Road 

Greenville, KY 42345 

david.pentecost@logan-aluminum.com 

(270)338-9652(H); (270)977-0628(C); 

(270)755-6225(W) (after 11pm) 

4th Region 

South Central Kentucky Umpires Association 

Phil Burkeen 

1709 Planters Way 

Bowling Green, KY 42104-4455 

pburkeen@insightbb.comwarren.kyschools.us 

(270)781-9176(H); (270)781-1277(W); 

(270)791-1845(C); (270)843-2610(F) 

5th Region 

Tri-State Offi cials Association 

Mike Ash 

503 East Maple St. 

Campbellsville, KY 42718 

digitalimaging@alltel.net 

(270)465-8962(H); (270)465-0945(F) 

6th/7th Region 

Kentuckiana Baseball Umpires Association 

Clarence Coleman 

11906 Rock Spring Dr. 


choo27@aol.com 

(502)241-7232(H); (502)553-6410(C) 

8th Region 

North Central Umpires Association 

Jacob Asher 

236 Lakeside Drive 

Georgetown, KY 40324 

insightmail2003@yahoo.com 

(859)223-4285(H); (502)863-1393(W); 

(859)224-0841(F); (859)492-4285(C) 

9th Region Baseball Association 

J.J. Wurtz 

206 Town Square Cr. 

Cold Spring, KY 41076 

assignor@nkbua.org 

(859)781-8144(H); (859)240-9783(C) 


Central Kentucky Umpires Association 

William O. Bradley 

204 View Point Dr. 

Richmond, KY 40475 

ckuapops@yahoo.com 

(859)626-7981(H); (859)893-9724(C); 

(859)625-9941(W); (859)986-3837(F); 

(859)527-9737(P) 

12th Region 

Lake Cumberland Umpires Association 

Kevin Dalton 

363 Planters Way 


kdumpire@yahoo.com 

(606)678-9142(H); (606)875-4236(W); 

(606)875-4236(C) 

13th Region 

Cumberland Umpires Association 

Jeff Ely 

P.O. Box 1017 

Corbin, KY 40702 

jely04@gmail.com 

(606) 523-4458 (H); (606) 864-7273 (W); 

(606) 524-5411 (C) 

14th Region 

Umpires Association 

Mike Melton 

16 Branded Dr. 


michael.melton@letcher.kyschools.us 

(606)633-2339(W); (606)216-1893(H); 

(606)216-1893(C); (606)633-2447(F) 

15th Region 

Big Sandy Umpires Association 

Robert Staggs 

312 Cedar Creek Rd. 

Pikeville, KY 41501 

rstaggs@pc.edu 

(606)432-1807(H); (606)218-5357(W); 

(606)218-5351(F); (606)213-6101(C) 


16th Region 

Northeastern Ky. Umpires Association 

Joe Billman 

72 East Third St. 


vpdbillman@ekns.net 

(606) 796-6306 (H); (606) 796-6563 (W); 

(606) 796-6096 (F); (606) 202-3551 (C) 

BASKETBALL 

1st Region Basketball Offi cials 

Brett Miles 

1477 Boggess Rd. 

Almo, KY 42020 

bmiles@murrayhospital.org 

(270)759-9861(H); (270)762-1484(W) 

2nd Region 

Basketball Offi cials Association 

Dwaine Crick 

60 Marty Drive 

Nortonville, KY 42442 

crickau@hotmail.com 

(270)676-8397(H); (270)676-7070(W); 

(270)399-0703(C); (270)676-8012(F) 

3rd Region 

Basketball Offi cials 

Barry Barnes 

Box 155 

Rockport, KY 42369 

barnesb76@gmail.com 

(270)274-3028(H); (270)315-1594(C) 

4th Region 

South Central Kentucky Basketball Association 

Tim Rigdon 

500 Froedge-Dubre Rd. 

Summer Shade, KY 42166 

tlms@mchsi.com 

(270)670-6685 (C) 

5th Region 

Basketball Offi cials Association 

Randall Curry 

203A McFerren Street 

Horse Cave, KY 42749 

curryrlc98@yahoo.com 

(270)786-1559(H); (270)786-4040(W); 

(270)528-7775(C) 


Kentuckiana Basketball Offi cials Association 

Bobby McGrath 

2606 Blevins Gap Rd. 


nfl ref35@aol.com 

(502)933-4513(H); (502)494-1265(W) 

(502)933-4513(F); (502)494-1265(C) 

8th Region Basketball Offi cials Association 

Burney Jenkins 

112 Choctaw Trail 

Georgetown, KY 40324 

bjen1766@bellsouth.net 

(859)868-9242(H); (859)396-7723(C) 

9th Region Basketball Offi cials Association 

Chris Rolf 

1030 Apple Blossom 

Florence, KY 41042 

Christopher.rolf@hp.com 

(859)282-9709; (859)468-0157(W); (859)468- 

0157(C) 


Bluegrass Basketball Association 

Mike Goins 

1906 Devils Hollow Road 

Frankfort, KY 40601 

mwgoins@aol.com 

(502)227-9832(H); (502)564-8909(W) 

(502)395-0262(C) 

12th Region 

Lake Cumberland Basketball Offi cials 

Noel Hargis 

173 Harts Place Dr. 


noel.hargis@somerset.kyschools.us 

(606)679-6417(H); (606)679-5466(W) 

(606)875-2010(C); (606)678-0864(F) 

13th Region 

Cumberland Valley Basketball Offi cials 

Association 

Don White 

P.O. Box 169 

Loyall, KY 40854 

kdwhite@harlanonline.net 

(606)573-1090(H); (606)574-2020(W); 

(606)524-5133(C) 

14th Region Offi cials Association 

Tommy Hall 

PO Box 112 

Pippa Passes, KY 41844 

tommy.hall@knott.kyschools.us 

(606)368-2455(H); (606)785-3157(W); (606) 

497-6000(C) 

15th Region Offi cials Association 

Brent Rose 

477 Central Avenue 

Prestonsburg, KY 41653 

Brent.rose@fl oyd.kyschools.us 

(606)886-8091(H); (606)886-3891(W); 

(606)226-3190(C); (606)886-9081(F) 

16th Region Northeastern Kentucky Basketball 


Joe Billman 

72 East Third St. 


vpdbillman@ekns.net 

(606) 796-6306 (H); (606) 796-6563 (W); 

(606) 796-6096 (F); (606) 202-3551 (C) 

FOOTBALL 

1st Region 

Western Kentucky Conference 

Don Green 

817 Pryor Street 

Mayfi eld, KY 42066 

gggreen@bellsouth.net 

(270)356-2513(H);(270)247-3962(F); 

(270)519-8446(C) 

2nd Region and 3rd Region 

Big Eight Offi cials Association 

Billy T. Haynes 

6660 US 60 East 

Henderson, KY 42420-2407 

billythaynes@adelphia.net 

(270)827-3388(H); (270)860-9799(C) 

4th Region 

Southern Kentucky Conference Football 


Jacquie Radus 

107 C Cameron Ct. 

Glasgow, KY 42141 

jacquieradus@kycourts.net 

(270)361-2702(H); (270)432-3639(W); 

(270)670-7292(C) 

5th Region 

Mid Kentucky Football Offi cials Association 

Andrew Strain 

102 Daffodil Ct 

Radcliff, KY 40160 

Andy.strain@insightbb.com 

(270)351-7375(H); (270)272-3205(C) 


Kentuckiana Football Offi cials Association 

Don Hudson 

5209 Pavilion Way 


don.hudson@insightbb.com 

(502)239-2807(H); (502)210-3609(W); 

(502) 210-3609(C) 

9th Region 

Northern Kentucky Offi cials Association 

Stan Steidel 

4654 Mary Ingles Hwy 

Cold Spring, KY 41076 

stan.steidel@covington.kyschools.us 

(859)441-5138(H); (859)240-0383(W); 

(859)572-0010(F); (859)240-0383(C) 


Central Kentucky Football Offi cials Association 

Keith Morgan 

115 West Laurel Rd 

London, KY 40741 

Umpire24@windstream.net 

(606)864-8203(H); (606)231-6405(C) 

12th Region 

Lake Cumberland Football Offi cials 

Noel Hargis 

173 Harts Place Dr. 


noel.hargis@somerset.kyschools.us 

(606)679-6417(H); (606)679-5466(W); 

(606)875-2010(C); (606)678-0864(F) 

13th Region 

Southeastern Kentucky Football Offi cials 


Paul Pietrowski 

64 Oaklan Drive 


paulpiet13th@hotmail.com 

(606)523-0272(H); (606)528-3935(W); 

(606)215-7149(C) 

14th Region 

14th Region Football Offi cials 

Mike Melton 

16 Branded Drive 


mike.melton@letcher.kyschools.us 

(606)216-1893(H); (606)633-2339(W); 

(606)216-1893(C); (606)633-2447(F) 


15th Region Football Offi cials 

Kevin Garris 

1492 Broad Bottoms 


applewood1@mikrotec.com 

(606)437-9972(H); (606)432-0185, Ex. 

2711(W); (606)422-6565(C); (606)433-3001 

16th Region 

Northeastern Kentucky Football Offi cials 


Bobby Hall 

904 Thoroughbred Lane 

Raceland, KY 41169 

bobbyhall@wlgcradio.com 

(606)833-0606(H); (606)920-9565(W); 

(606)920-9523(F); (606)922-5430(C) 

SOCCER 

1st/2nd Region 

Western KY Soccer Offi cials Association 

Ross Meloan 

Career Services 

Rm 210 Ordway Hall, Murray St. University 

Murray, KY 42071 

ross.meloan@murraystate.edu 

(270)753-0387(H); (270)809-3735(W); 

(270)809-3516(F); (270)293-0513(C) 

3rd Region 

Midwest KY Soccer Offi cials Association 

William Armstrong 

4306 St. Olaf Circle 

Henderson, KY 42420 

warmbill@hotmail.com 

(270)827-0032(H); (270)389-5442(W); 

(270)860-8640(C); (270)389-5478(F) 

4th Region 

South Central Soccer Offi cials 

Ronnie Cowan 

511 W. Water St. 


refnron@yahoo.com 

(270)678-4387(H); (270)651-7260(W); 

(270)651-7260(F) (call fi rst);(270)670-5372(C) 

5th Region 

Lincoln Trail Soccer Offi cials Association 

Jim Long 

303 Madison Dr 

Elizabethtown, KY 42701 

(270)505-2339(C); (270)737-4282(W); 

(270)737-0041(F) 


Kentuckiana Soccer Offi cials Association 

George Huffman 

8407 Michael Edward Drive 


george.huffman@atf.gov 

(502)493-4163(H); (502)753-3553(W) 

9th Region 

Northern Kentucky Soccer Offi cials Association 

Larry Brown 

8202 Adella Dr. 

Florence, KY 42042 

larrybrown@aol.com 

(859)283-1073(H); (859)282-0222(W); 

(859)394-4106(C) 


Central Kentucky Soccer Offi cials 

Majid Rezaee 

3433 Chestnut Hill Lane Dr. 


majidrezaee@windstream.net 

(859)264-7289(H); (859)806-4053(C) 


Southeast Soccer Offi cials 

Thomas Floro 

304 Randolph Street 


tfl oro@newwavecomm.net 

(606)678-0305(H); (W) (606) 678-3152; 

(606)219-0469(C) 

14th Region 

Willie Watts 

1013 Right Fork Maces Cr. Road 

Viper, KY 41774 

lywatts@yahoo.com 

(606)439-1986(H) 

16th Region 

Gateway Soccer Offi cials Association 

Mae Deanne Torgrimson 

104 Mt. Savage Drive 

Ashland, KY 41101 

m.torgrimson@roadrunner.com 

(606)324-8088(H); (606)324-0232(W); 

(606)325-8801(F); (606)615-1717(C) 

SOFTBALL 

1st Region Umpires Association 

Kerry Henson 

105 Murray Hwy 

Benton, KY 42025 

henson34@aol.com 

(270)527-3940(H); (270)703-1553(W); 

(270)703-1553(C) 

2nd Region 

Second Region Softball Association 

Del Brantley 

PO Box 28 

Salem, KY 42078 

dbrantpc@tds.net 

(270)988-2503(H); (270)988-2422(W); 

(270)836-0649(C); (270)988-3398(F) 

3rd Region Offi cials Association 

David Pentecost 

255 Oakhurst Road 

Greenville, KY 42345 

david.pentecost@logan-aluminum.com 

(270)338-9652(H); (270)755-6225(W) (after 

11pm); (270)977-0628(C) 

4th Region 

South Central Kentucky Umpires Association 

Mark Woodcock 

100 Hummingbird Lane 


gilco@glasgow-ky.com 

(270)651-8777(W); (270)651-87457(F); 

(270)678-6004(H); (270)646-8994(C) 

5th Region 

Tri-State Offi cials Association 

Mike Ash 

503 East Maple St. 

Campbellsville, KY 42718 

digitalimaging@alltel.net 

(270)465-8962(H); (270)789-9411(C); 

(270)465-0945(F) 


Kentuckiana Softball Umpires Association 

John D. Smith 

10201 Hearthstone 


jdsmit01@louisville.edu 

(502)937-6304(H); (502)852-7875(W); 

(502)852-6709(F) 

8th Region Association 

Brandon Cobb 

P.O. Box 69 

New Castle, KY 40050 

brandon.cobb@jefferson.kyschools.us 

(502)845-0205(H); (502)222-9461(W); 

(502)468-1436(C) 

9th Region 

Softball Umpires Association 

Gary Huhn 

10 East 31st St. 

Covington, KY 41015 

gary.huhn@covington.kyschools.us 

(859)655-9545 ext. 2305 (W); (859) 431-8099 


Metro Softball Association 

J T Taylor 

399 Clintonville Rd 

Paris, KY 40361 

Jtref15@hotmail.com 

(859) 707-6507(C); (800)365-6227 x147(W) 

12th Region 

Lake Cumberland Softball Umpires Association 

John Drake 

110 Man O’War Dr. 

Danville, KY 40422 

jed_ref@yahoo.com 

(859)238-1233(W); (859)238-1234(F); 

(859)238-0951(C) 

13th Region 

Cumberland Umpires Association 

Jeff Ely 

P.O. Box 1017 


jely04@gmail.com 

(606) 523-4458 (H); (606) 864-7273 (W); 

(606) 524-5411 (C) 

14th Region Umpires Association 

Mike Melton 




(606)633-2339(W); (606)216-1893(H); 

(606)216-1893(C); (606)633-2447(F) 

15th Region 

Big Sandy Umpires Association 

Robert Staggs 

312 Cedar Creek Road 



(606)432-1807(H); (606)218-5357(W); 

(606)218-5351(F); (606)213-6101(C) 

16th Region 

Northeastern Kentucky Umpires Association 

Paul Lewis 

1615 Maryland Parkway 


paulump10@aol.com 

(606)324-2570(H); (606)831-1643(W); 

(606)831-1643(C) 


VOLLEYBALL 

1st/2nd Region Volleyball Offi cials 

Eldridge Rogers 

71 Osage Drive 

Cadiz, KY 42211 

erogers1212@gmail.com 

(270)522-0339(H); (270)887-4975(C) 

3rd Region Volleyball Offi cials 

Barry Barnes 

Box 155 

Rockport, KY 42369 

barnesb76@gmail.com 

(270)274-3028(H); (270)315-1594(C) 

4th Region Volleyball Offi cials 

Adam Rider 

112 Arrowhead Drive 

Bowling Green, KY 42103 

adamjrider@aol.com 

(270)842-1898(H); (270)991-4400 


Mike Holt 

438 Pottershop Rd. 

Bardstown, KY 40004 

holtmk9@aol.com 

(502)348-0397(H); (502)348-5836(F); 

(502)507-1032(C) 


Kentuckiana Volleyball Offi cials Association 

John D. Smith 

10201 Hearthstone 


jdsmit01@louisville.edu 

(502)937-6304(H); (502)852-7875(W); 

(502)852-6709(F) 

9th Region 

Northern Kentucky Volleyball Offi cials 

Sharan Bornhorn 

759 Meadowwood Drive 

Villa Hills, KY 41017 

sbornhorn@fuse.net 

(859)341-3747(H); (859)760-4373(C) 


Central Kentucky Volleyball Offi cials 

Nancy Funk 

7906 Ferndale Road 

Fern Creek, KY 40291 

nfunk@insightbb.com 

(502)239-1818(H); (502)299-1820(C); 

(502)290-9480(F) 


James Mills 

3911 Castlewood Court 


mills_james@hotmail.com 

(606)679-2718(H); (606)679-9265(W); 

(606)305-4780(C); (606)677-8712(P) 

(606)679-5382(F) 


Paul Pietrowski 

64 Oaklan Dr. 


paulpiet13th@hotmail.com 

(606)523-0272(H); (606)215-7149(C); 

(606)528-3935(W) 


Mike Melton 




(606)633-2339(W); (606)216-1893(H); 

(606)216-1893(C); (606)633-2447(F) 

15th Region 

Northeastern Kentucky Volleyball Offi cials 

Robert Staggs 

312 Cedar Creek Rd 



(606)432-1807(H); (606)218-5357(W); 

(606)218-5351(F); (606)213-6101(C) 


Paul Lewis 

1615 Maryland Parkway 


paulump10@aol.com 

(606)324-2570(H); (606)831-1643(C) 

WRESTLING 

2nd Region 

(Serving Wrestling Region 1) 

TBA 

5th Region 


Eddie Paden 

LaRue Co. Middle School 

911 S. Lincoln Blvd. 

Hodgenville, KY 42748 

eddie.paden@larue.kyschools.us 

(270)358-3196(W); (270)358-3946(F) 


(Serving Wrestling Regions 3, 4, 5) 

Larry V. Mann 

2651 Alice Ave. 

New Albany, IN 47150 

larryvmann@att.net 

(812)945-7875(H); (812)945-7875(W) 

9th Region 

Eric Slugantz 


3782 Somba Drive 

North Bend, OH 45052 

ESlugantz@cdfundinggroup.com 

(859) 621-4900 (H) 



David Wolterman 

P.O. Box 910532 


dwolterman@kml.keba.com 

(859)806-6814(H); (859)253-4744 x3462(W) 

25-YEAR RECOGNITION 

Offi cials currently licensed who have achieved 

25 years of service to the member schools and 

students of the Kentucky High School Athletic 

Association are recognized with a life time 

membership upon completion of their 25th 

year. Offi cials who have completed 25 years of 

service as of the 2011-2012 school year were: 

Baseball - Scott E. Schmuck, Jerry W. Holland, 

Anthony Gerome Gray Jr., John E. Combs, 

David Mosley, David J. Buerger, Ron Dixon, 

Jerry Foster, Donald W. Hall, Phil Moore, 

Frankie Williams, Terry M. Howell, Jim Price 

Basketball- Gary D. Bridgewater, Charles R. 

Gabriel, Charles C. Showalter, Harry Allen 

Dunn, Crayton D. ‘BO’ Queen, Glenn M. Gray 

Thomas R. Freppon, Daniel T. Henry, David J. 

Buerger, Steve Galusha, Thad Padon, Arthur 

J. Sciubba, Mickey Allen, Gary L. Craft, James 

L. Voyles, James Baymon, Jackie H. Dupin 

Football - Jeffery Richardson, Ronald S. Hill, 

James T. Bryan, Danny Soublo, Takis Saragas, 

Robert W. Rhea, James F. Allen, Donald J. 

White, Chuck Smith, Kevin Hendrickson, Kevin 

Garris, Marty Ghormley, David Maynard, Keith 

Henry, Joseph C. Lewis 

Soccer- Aubrey E. Cashman, Robert M. Argo, 

William L. Bruner, IV, Thomas M. Tretter 

Softball- James E. O’Brien, John D. Smith, Joan 

E. Mann, Don Hogan, Ron Dixon, Gary Roger 

Kidwell 

Track and Field- Thomas Franz, Gordon D. 

Bocock 

Volleyball- John W. Miller, David J. Buerger, 

Charles J. Bradley 

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET 

The KHSAA Offi cials’ Awards Banquet is held 

annually to recognize outstanding offi cials in 

all sports. The banquet is held at the KHSAA 

Offi ce in Lexington and is a free celebration 

where the KHSAA recognizes offi cials from 

across all sports. 

PAST OFFICIALS OF THE YEAR 

Baseball 

1993 Don Gilmore 

1995 Bart Rison 

1996 Mondo Angelucci 

1997 David Brooks 

1998 Bill Macht 

1999 Andy Strain 

2000 Bill Bradley 

2001 Keith Morgan 

2002 Don White 

2003 Mark Bryant 

2004 Tracy Arfl in 

2005 Bob Eads 

2006 Roger Fulks 

2007 Brent Bradley 

2008 Bob Kouns 

2009 Will Begley 

2010 Steve Thomas 

2011 Terry Flener 

2012 Shaun Williams 

Basketball 

1993 Ernie Liggett 

1995 Barry Barnes 

1996 Scott Bottoms 

1997 Tina Napier 

1998 Tommy Hutton 

1999 Roger Cross 

2000 Rick Chasteen, Laura Morris 

2001 Larry Mestel 

2002 Jerry Hilpp 

2003 Jerry Hurley 

2004 Anthony Gray 

2005 Sherianne Shuey 

2006 Dale Ramsay 

2007 David Smithmier 

2008 Troy Winders, Marla Gearhart 

2009 Craig Henson 

2010 Charles Chappie 

2011 Bob James 

2012 Scott Bottoms 


Field Hockey 

1999 Barbara Cronen 

2000 Dale Ramsay 

2001 Ralph Marquette 

2002 Billy Hauber 

2003 Mary Burks 

2004 Lisa Iceman 

2005 Donna Provenzola 

2006 Deborah Hartlage 

2007 Beth Korkin 

Football 

1993 W. C. DeSensi 

1995 L.V. McGinty 

1996 Berry Mang 

1997 David Almand 

1998 George Lusby 

1999 Andy Vervilles 

2000 David Almand 

2001 Marty Ghormley 

2002 Richard Mattmiller, Chuck Smith 

2003 Greg Brey 

2004 Carl Klusman 

2005 Joe Frank 

2006 Logan Sallee 

2007 Matt Young 

2008 Mike Melton 

2009 Robert Staggs 

2010 Phil Faust 

2011 Kenny Clark 

2012 Joe Stephens 

Golf 

1993 John Hackett 

1995 Lou Brown 

1996 Ernie Denham 

1997 Tom Knappenberger 

1998 Marty Donlon 

1999 Mike Donahoe 

2000 John Kale 

2001 Drew Conliffe 

2002 Bill Coomer 

2003 Jack Reed 

2004 Shannon Main 

2005 Brandon Neal 

2006 Tom Cooksey 

2007 Herb McGuire 

2008 Aaron Kincade 

2009 Tennye Ohr 

2010 George Gupton 

2011 Lisa Goins 

2012 Steve Houchen 

Soccer 

1993 Brian Darling 

1995 Andre Johannes 

1996 Dick Marable 

1997 Ben Harper 

1998 Gordon Quisenberry 

1999 Don Tecklenburg 

2000 Steve Brown 

2001 Charles Mattingly 

2002 John Miller, Mark Litzler 

2003 Edward Aulick Jr. 

2004 John Rufl i/Mark Freer 

2005 Mike Sullivan 

2006 Larry Brown, Mike Troyer 

2007 James Long 

2008 Amanda Love 

2009 Mark Baker 

2010 Bill Herald 

2011 Stan Sizemore 

2012 Jeff Hall 

Softball 

1993 Linda Howard 

1995 Morris Durbin 

1996 John Smart 

1997 David White 

1998 Chuck McNulty 

1999 Jim Tharp 

2000 Mark Woodcock 

2001 Steve Jones 

2002 Gary Kidwell 

2003 Joan Mann 

2004 Terry Cook 

2005 Tonya Feese 

2006 H. Doug Collins, Dexter Campbell 

2007 Ed Kleis 

2008 Chenco Garcia 

2009 Penny Henley 

2010 Darnell Kelly 

2011 Jim Cooper 

2012 Jason Booth 

Swimming 

1993 Dan Lichty 

1995 Wynn Paul 

1996 Mike Bresser 

1997 Tim Cahill 

1998 Don Calitri 

1999 Marty O’Toole 

2000 David Webb 

2001 Stephen B. Schnacke 

2002 Bill Tingley 

2003 Fuss Saalfeld 

2004 Jan Goff 

2005 Kevin Scarborough 

2006 Lin Ann Isaacs 

2007 Mike Timperman 

2008 Mary Graves 

2009 Doug Kim 

2010 George Hubbard 

2011 Steve Embry 

2012 Jay Grigsby 

Tennis 

1993 Liz Sadler 

1995 Joe Kroh 

1996 Jerry Johns 

1997 Chuck Treibley 

1998 Bob Duricko 

1999 Ruth Osborne 

2000 Kathy Johnston 

2001 Lane Adams 

2002 Terry Johnson 

2003 Randy Coble 

2004 Larry Hefl in 

2005 Andrea Atcher 

2006 Tracy Edwards 

2007 Tom Curley 

2008 Elaine Phillips 

2009 Judy Brown 

2010 Aaron Browning 

2011 Dianne Dunn 

2012 Greg Quenon 

Track & Field/Cross Country 

1993 King Richeson 

1995 Charlie Ruter 

1996 John Gettler 

1997 Dr. Melvin Stewart 

1998 Jean Wright 

1999 Gordon Bocock 

2000 Danny Houchin 

2001 Jack Kaelin 

2002 Eric Elliott 

2003 Randall Crist 

2004 Edward Olding 

2005 Jim McKee 

2006 Frank Miklavcic 

2007 Bob Stacey 

2008 Doug Allen 

2009 Craig Hopkins 

2010 Tim Henderlight 

2011 Ron Wilson 

2012 Jack Keller 

Volleyball 

1993 Nancy Barre 

1995 John Smith 

1996 Katie Wesseling 

1997 Pam Weber 

1998 Lou Wheeler 

1999 Stephen Potts 

2000 John Bancroft 

2001 Mary Jo Burns 

2002 Tom Silbernagel 

2003 Mary Ann Bancroft 

2004 Jeff Fossett 

2005 David Wheeler 

2006 Lorraine Lassourreille 

2007 Charles Standiford 

2008 Louis Seelbach 

2009 Sara Palazzo 

2010 Beth Wychulis 

2011 Mark Booker 

2012 Angie Reckers 

Wrestling 

1993 Don Salyers 

1995 Don Colston 

1996 Alan Martin 

1997 David Barnett 

1998 Joseph Cattan 

1999 Paul Broderick 


2001 Rion Best 

2002 Joe Neely 

2003 David Wolterman 

2004 Jim Shaw 

2005 Mark Schutte 


2007 Jeremy Callen 

2008 Jack Cline, Larry Mann 

2009 Mark Shumate 

2010 Chris Shaw 

2011 Jim Shaw 

2012 Robert Durham 

Supervisor of the Year 

(Named in Honor of Larry G. Boucher, 

Jr. beginning in 2009) 

1996 Charlene Keller 

1997 Noel Hargis 

1998 Jim Adams 

1999 Don Metzger 

2000 Bobby Crager 

2001 Mike Ash 

2002 Dick Morse 

2003 Luci Cecil 

2004 Burney Jenkins 

2005 Danny Percell 

2006 John Smith 

2007 Stan Steidel 

2008 Eldridge Rogers 

2009 Jerry Kimmel 

2010 John E. Drake 

2011 Majid Razaee 

2012 Bill Bradley 


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