2012-2013 Officials Licensing Guidebook

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The 2012-13 KHSAA Board of Control

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President-Elect Bill Beasley Henderson At-Large (2012-2016)

Director John Barnes Lexington Regions 9-16 (2009-2013)

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Director Michelle Dillard Louisville Regions 1-8 (2012-2016)

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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 office, provides for the licensing and regulation of contest officials 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 classification levels and requirements for those levels. Licensing to officiate/judge other activities may be expanded as offerings are added to the KHSAA. Officiating is not easy, and certainly not suited for every individual. An effective official needs to possess certain characteristics such as quick reaction time, confidence, 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 officiating 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 officials. 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 Officials for all KHSAA sports. This allows even more emphasis to be placed on recruitment and training of officials. In athletics, the official represents the integrity of the contest. By his or her action, on and off the field, court or pool, the official must earn through unquestioned honesty, demonstrated ability, obvious devotion and full understanding of the contest, its players, coaches, fans and newscasters, the confidence and respect which are the all important attributes for fine officiating. To achieve officiating excellence, an official must combine his or her knowledge of the playing rules with proper officiating mechanics. The official 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 flexibility of his/her judgment, and implement his/her knowledge and ability with intelligent, understanding courage. An official must possess an inner desire to continually improve and strive to be one of the best. Certainly, all officials will not succeed in becoming top officials, but most certainly, the official who lacks this desire to improve has stopped growing as an official. It is hoped that this Guidebook will be a value to all concerned.

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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 officials. 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 officials is required for an athletic contest in the sports of football, basketball and baseball, said officials 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 officials 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 define the roles to be played and duties to be performed by persons within the Officials’ Division. All terms of contract positions within the Officials Division shall be set by the Board of Control, including length of appointment and salary. The Office of the Officials Division shall be at 2280 Executive Drive, Lexington, Kentucky. The Officials Division shall be responsible for the recruitment, supervision, training and assignment of officials to events where the use of licensed officials 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 officials. HISTORY Current specifications for the Officials Division are found in Bylaw 29, Officials Division, and in the KHSAA Officials 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 officials in all sports shall be coordinated through the Officials Division. DEFINITIONS Commission - The Commissioner and Assistant Commissioners comprise the Commission 5

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 define 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 official. It is the prospective official’s responsibility to fulfill 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 officials formed under the auspices of a regional policy board and approved by the KHSAA. WORKING CLASSIFICATION OF LICENSED OFFICIALS (INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR) Officials licensed by the KHSAA are independent contractors. Officials licensed by the KHSAA are not employees of the KHSAA or a member school when serving as an official and have no insurance or other benefits consistent with employment. The KHSAA automatically submits the proper membership fee to the National Federation Officials Association (NFOA) for membership from the license fee as requested by the official or applicant. In addition, each official shall sign authorization to the following statement: I hereby agree to join a local officials’ 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 Officials Division Regulations. As an independent contractor, I am not an employee of the KHSAA or member school when serving as an official and understand that the KHSAA shall not provide insurance or other benefits 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 officiates 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 officiates in Cross Country or Track 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

& Field in a meet involving more than four (4) schools shall be licensed as track and field officials with the KHSAA. Schools are recommended to use only those officials in cross country and track and field who are licensed in track and field 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 Officials Association including specific insurance coverage, rules interpretation meetings, Arbitersports.com usage, and other costs of administering the officials program. In addition, $5 of the dues from each official is used for the Officials Division Trust Fund to provide awards and recognition programs, as well as training for use in the development of better officiating. RECRUITMENT OF OFFICIALS The KHSAA is bound by Federal Court decree as well as by the very nature of its existence to recruit new officials. This has been done by many methods, most at the local level. The Officials Division has adopted the following standard procedures for recruitment of officials: · The KHSAA shall ensure that local associations, through the Assigning Secretary, utilize any medium and format possible to recruit new officials. · The regional colleges and universities in this state are encouraged to offer officiating 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 officials 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 verification 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 officials 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 official including having an annual physical prior to officiating 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 financial 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 official or prospective official shall pay a fee to license as an official. Administrative Fee - Each official or prospective official shall pay an administrative fee to license with the KHSAA. From this fee, the official will receive the membership dues into the National Federation Officials Association (NFOA) and insurance coverage fees shall be paid for each official as described in this brochure, the Athlete Magazine when it is published, and the other relevant news and mailings general to all officials. Per Sport Fee for Each Sport Licensed - Each official or prospective official shall pay a fee for each sport in which he/she desires to license. Many officials 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 official 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 officials. College, University, or approved High School Mentor Fees - Each fulltime student (12 hours) at a college or university (with verification of schedule submitted to the KHSAA) will have the Administrative Fee and the Per Sport Fee Reduced. For example, a college student 6

desiring to license in one sport would therefore pay the administrative fee, and an additional per sport fee. Twenty-Five Year Officials - The fees for officials 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 official shall be charged a late fee for failing to license by the June 30 deadline in all sports. A late fine shall not be assessed for a re-licensing official who desires to add a first-time sport or for a new (prospective) official. Officials 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 officials who fail to attend the required rules clinics in specific sports in a timely manner. This fine shall be waived in a sport for first time licensing officials. NSF (Insufficient Funds) Check or Declined Credit Card - A fee will be assessed to any official whose check fails to clear the bank and the transaction results in the KHSAA having a fee assessed by its financial institution. Licensing will be suspended for these officials or prospective officials until this fee is paid. LICENSING FEES FOR 2012-2013 Administrative Fee - $25 per official, once per year Per Sport Fee - $25 per official per sport Student Fees - $15 administrative fee, $15 per sport licensed An additional $10 administrative fee will be applied to all officials 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 officials as of the 2010-2011 licensing year. The background checks will be done using the database of the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (“courtnet”). Beginning with the 2010-11 licensing year, all new officials (prospective officials) shall have a background check done upon initial licensure. This first 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 Office of the Courts (“Courtnet”). If the Courtnet report is deemed inaccurate or does not provide sufficient 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 fifth (5th) year, or at the discretion of the KHSAA, beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, each official shall have a background check done upon attempting to license. PERMANENT SUSPENSION OR DENIAL OF LICENSURE Licensing shall be denied any official or prospective official when the results confirm that the person has been: 1) Convicted of a sex crime or criminal offense against a minor as defined in KRS 17.500; 2) Listed as a violent offender as defined 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 official 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 officials, 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 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

against contest officials, d) Sexual or other unlawful harassment; e) Use of abusive or inappropriate language during the performance of the officials’ 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 officials; 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 official. 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 officiate a contest from any coach, league or official 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 officiate a non-varsity contest from any coach, league or official 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 officiating 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 officiating 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 Officials shall notify, in writing, any official or prospective official that their license is being denied or temporarily/ permanently suspended. 1) Any official or prospective official suspended or denied licensure may appeal the decision of the Supervisor of Officials to the Commissioner. In support of their appeal, the official or prospective official 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 five (5) years have passed since the completion of the sentence, parole, or probation that was issued in the matter (provided the offense was not classified as: a sex crime or criminal offense against a minor as defined 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 defined 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 defined 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 defined 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 official or prospective official may appeal the Commissioner’s decision to the Board of Control no earlier than the next regularly scheduled meeting. 7

LICENSING PROCESS FOR NEW (PROSPECTIVE) OFFICIALS IN ALL SPORTS An applicant shall complete a Kentucky High School Athletic Association New Officials’ Application online using the KHSAA website, www.khsaa.org. All requested information must be on the form with specific 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 official trying to contact an official to confirm arrangements, the school trying to alert officials 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 verification of those records from another state (s) to receive the reciprocal service credit. The application for a new (prospective) official 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 officiating 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 officiate 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 official is to receive an officiating license and the name is to be placed on an updated listing of officials on the KHSAA website, www.khsaa.org. This list is updated not less than weekly. New officials should note the requirements for all officials to join a local officials association if such associations exist in the specific 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 fulfilling 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 first year exam will not be available until after the last Friday in April. The official 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 first 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 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

and the prospective official 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 officials 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 official 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 Officials in ALL Sports for the coming school year. For sports and tournament levels requiring a Level 2 or Level 3 official, those sports officials shall have licensed no later than June 30 of the licensing year. Re-licensing Officials 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 official 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 official does not receive a licensing renewal information by that June 1 prior to that June 30 deadline, it is the official’s responsibility to contact the KHSAA office 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 official. Officials 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 official’s responsibility to notify the KHSAA office immediately with any address changes throughout the year, including email address changes. Upon completion of the re-licensing requirements, the KHSAA shall provide each official with an officiating 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 Officials licensed with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association shall be classified as Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3. Requirements for these classifications are: a. Level 1. An official shall be classified 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 official shall be classified 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 official 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 official licenses for the sixth school year with the Association, he or she shall be classified as Level 3 if he or she has been previously classified 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, 8

the official shall continue to receive the rating each school year upon payment of the annual licensing fee. RECIPROCITY OF OFFICIALS/MOVEMENT BETWEEN STATES Officials may desire to officiate 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 fulfill all of the requirements of each state. Many states accept such things as test scores, clinic attendance, etc., from an officials’ 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 officiating experience in other states while not licensed in Kentucky and Part 1 examination scores of an official transferring into Kentucky after having been licensed as a contest official in another state that conforms to the playing rules of the NFHS. RENEWAL OF LICENSE AFTER LAPSE An official who does not re-license at least one year may re-license by completing the necessary forms and submitting the required fees. Officials shall always maintain credit for prior years of licensing. An official 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 defined 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 clarifications should be sought from the member of the KHSAA Executive Staff who is designated as the Supervisor of Officials. 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—first 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) Officers 1) The RPB shall elect from the membership a Chairman, Vice, Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer. 2) The officers 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 notified no later than April 15th of the candidates seeking office. 4) Ballots must be returned to the RPB Chairman who shall coordinate the election process. 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

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 notified no later than the first 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 fulfill duties and the KHSAA shall be notified 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 official 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) Notification 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 Officials Associations 1) The RPB shall consider for approval the establishment of regional official’s association for the purpose of ensuring for the assignment of independent contractors to serve as officials to varsity athletic contests in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball (fast pitch), volleyball and wrestling. 2) Only one regional officials’ association may be approved for each sport by the RPB. B) Officiating Fees 1) The RPB shall review the travel needs of the officials 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 officials. Such additional fee may not be based on perceived merit or ability of the officials, but on the geographic travel concerns. 2) The RPB shall ensure that when the state approved compensation scale is adjusted for a specific 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 officials to ensure that no official 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 Officials 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 official’s association, and communication with the member schools. The position announcement shall also be published by the KHSAA. 9

3) It is recommended that local official’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 finalists to the Commissioner’s office. Notification of the dates and times of the interviews shall be noticed to the KHSAA, and the KHSAA sport contact or Supervisor of Officials may attend and participate in the interviews. 7) The Commissioner’s office will then return to the RPB the names of the finalists not eligible for consideration for the position. 8) The RPB shall make the final decision as to a recommendation for the hiring of the assigning secretary and shall submit that candidate’s name to the KHSAA. 9) The final 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 office. 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 officials 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 officials 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 “flat 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 officials 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 officials, 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 officials assigned by regional non-varsity assigning secretaries. Such factors as supplies, materials, administrative needs, travel, etc., should be considered in establishing this salary. 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

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 officials, 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 fine 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 fines imposed by the Commissioner’s Office 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 officials, 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 officials for athletic contests in which there are no regional assigning secretaries. H) Deadlines and Policies for Local Officials Association 1) The RPB shall consider for approval (or declination), any portion of the membership fee paid by the local officials association to an individual 2) The RPB shall consider for approval (or declination), any person assisting with recruitment, training and development within a local officials 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 officials as well as foster the relationship among assigning secretaries, officials 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 Officiating 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. 10

4) The RPB shall ensure that all schools in the region are afforded the privilege of scratching/redlining selected officials 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 fines levied against the Regional Policy Board, the decertification of regional officials associations and limiting or eliminating the use of officials from the affected regions for a defined period of time. REQUIREMENT TO JOIN LOCAL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION Each official (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 official may be an active member of only one local association per sport unless otherwise approved by the Commission. LOCAL OFFICIALS’ ASSOCIATIONS The KHSAA’s officiating program for recruiting, training and retaining officials depends upon the involvement of local officials’ associations. It is the ultimate goal of the KHSAA to have every official as an active and participating member of a local officials’ association. Local associations have many roles, including: - The recruitment and encouragement of new officials - Assist the Assigning Secretary in administering training and rules discussion meetings for officials - Monitoring the local association to ensure compliance to all KHSAA regulations and standards by member officials A local officials’ 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 officials are eligible for membership in a sanctioned local officials 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 conflict with the assigned duties of the Regional Policy Board and Assigning Secretary. - A list of the current officers of the local regional organization shall be kept on file with the Commission. - The local association may not make rules or policies that supersede KHSAA requirements for officials in terms of qualification of varsity roster status or placement in crews or groups. That is the specific discretion of the Assigning Secretary. - The local association may not make rules or policies that supersede KHSAA requirements for officials in terms of postseason qualification. That is the specific 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 officials to voluntarily receive concentrated instructions and training. The sports specific contact within the Association can advise the officials in a specific 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 conflicts, 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 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

most sports, can only be taken online, and can be taken a maximum of two times. Officials 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. Officials 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 offices. It is recommended that active officials take the Part 2 exam each year. REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR POSTSEASON PLAY The minimum standards for all officials to officiate 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-officiating absences as properly attending. - Be in good standing with local association rules as it relates to financial and reporting obligations. The KHSAA may waive this requirement if it is in the best interest of the assignment of officials within a particular sport. - For sports and tournament levels requiring a Level 2 or Level 3 official, those sports officials shall have licensed no later than June 30 of the licensing year. ADDITIONAL SPORT SPECIFIC KHSAA POSTSEASON ASSIGNMENTS To be eligible for postseason assignments, officials 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 officials 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 final 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 tournament play. - 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 officials 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 - Officials for all KHSAA sponsored state championship competition shall be assigned by the Commission. - Only KHSAA Level 2 or Level 3 officials shall be used in the district, regional or state tournaments. - An official shall not officiate a district tournament in the district in which he or she resides. Exceptions shall be approved by the Commission. 11

- Local associations may submit recommendations for postseason assignments to district, region, and state tournament contests through the Assigning Secretary. The final 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 officials (final 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) officials shall be assigned to regular season varsity play. - A crew of three (3) officials shall be assigned to postseason play. - To be eligible to officiate postseason in boys basketball, an official shall officiate at least eight (8) high school boys games, and eight (8) high school girls games. - To be eligible to officiate postseason in girls basketball, an official shall officiate 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 officials 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 officials 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 final selection shall be made by the Commission. - The Board of Control shall established fees for postseason play, In all tournament levels, one member of the crew of officials 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. FOOTBALL - Officials for all KHSAA sponsored state championship competition shall be assigned by the Commission. Only KHSAA Level 2 or Level 3 officials shall be used in the final four rounds of the state football playoffs. Exceptions may be approved by the Commission. - Local associations may submit recommendations for postseason assignments to playoff contests. The final selection shall be made by the Commission through the Assigning Secretary. - To be eligible to officiate postseason rounds three through five, an official shall officiate 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 first 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 officiate in rounds 3 through 5, an official must work either round 1 or 2. - The Board of Control shall established fees for postseason play, In all tournament levels, one member of the crew of officials 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. SOCCER - Officials for all KHSAA sponsored state championship competition shall be assigned by the Commission and shall be licensed by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

- Only KHSAA Level 2 or Level 3 officials shall be used in the regional, sub-sectional, sectional, semi-state or State Tournaments. Exceptions may be approved by the Commission. - Local associations may submit recommendations for postseason assignments to district, region, sectional and state tournament contests through the Assigning Secretary. The final selection shall be made by the Commission. - A crew of three (3) officials shall be assigned to regular season play. - A crew of three (3) officials shall be assigned to all region and state tournament play. - Officials desiring to be assigned to the Region and State Tournaments shall have within the preceding four years, attended the Soccer Officials Camp. - The Board of Control shall established fees for postseason play, In all tournament levels, one member of the crew of officials 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. TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY - It is strongly recommended that a KHSAA licensed official (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 official. - The local management of the postseason track and cross country meets shall have the authority to hire and utilize all licensed officials necessary for properly conducting the meets. Where possible, these managers are encouraged to utilize KHSAA licensed track officials. In Track and Field meets where more than four (4) teams are participating, a KHSAA licensed official shall be used. - For the State Track and Cross Country meets, the Commission shall have the authority to hire and utilize all officials necessary for properly conducting the meets. Where possible, the Association shall utilize KHSAA licensed track officials 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 - Officials 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 officials shall be used in the regional, sub-sectional, sectional, semi-state or State Tournaments. Exceptions may be approved by the Commission. - Local associations may submit recommendations for postseason assignments to district, region, sectional and state tournament contests through the Assigning Secretary. The final selection shall be made by the Commission. - Officials desiring to be assigned to the Region and State Tournaments shall have within the preceding four years, attended the Volleyball Officials Camp. - The Board of Control shall established fees for postseason play, In all tournament levels, one member of the crew of officials 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. WRESTLING - Only officials licensed by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association may officiate in the regional or state meet. Only KHSAA Level 2 or Level 3 officials shall be used in the regional or State Tournaments. Exceptions may be approved by the Commission. - The final selection shall be made by the Commission. - Local associations may submit recommendations for postseason assignments to region and state tournament contests. The final selection shall be made by the Commission. 12

KHSAA OFFICIAL’S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER For officials and applicants, the identification 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 official 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 official with the KHSAA shall be submitted to the National Federation for membership in the NFOA per the officials request. Another NFOA benefit is the representation of the organization on the rules committees in the various sports, giving officials 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 officials’ supply catalog and other valuable information that helps officials. 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 official also has insurance coverage. This provides insurance coverage for general liability, catastrophic medical, and includes coverage for directors and officers. For questions regarding insurance coverage under the program, please contact Bobbi Land at (859) 623-7684. CONFLICT OF INTEREST - GENERAL STATEMENT Conflicts of Interest I. An official shall not knowingly accept an assignment of a contest if any of the following, conditions exist: a. If there is a KHSAA Officials Association that makes assignments through an assignment secretary and the assignment did not come through any authorized chapter assignments procedure; b. If any official assigned to the contest is not a member in good standing with the KHSAA; c. If the official or the official’s spouse is employed by any school fielding a team involved in a contest; d. If the official is related by blood or marriage to a person: (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sonin-law, etc.) affiliated with a team involved in a contest; e. If the official or any person affiliated with a team involved in a contest are former or present teammates, roommates, classmates, business associates or close personal friends; or f. If the official or the official’s spouse attended or worked at either school within the last 10 years. II. An official 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 official has a child in school in one of the involved schools, or a child who graduated from one of the schools within the previous five years. b. If any official assigned to the contest is not a member in good standing with the KHSAA; c. If the official or the official’s spouse is employed by any school fielding a team involved in a contest; d. If the official is related by blood or marriage to a person (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sonin-law, etc.) affiliated with a team involved in a contest; e. If the official or any person affiliated with a team involved in a contest are former or present teammates, roommates, classmates, business associates or close personal friends; or f. If the official or the official’s spouse attended or worked at either school within the last 10 years. III. An official shall advise the assignments secretary of all known conflicts 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 conflict in accordance with I and II above, an individual official shall notify the Assignment Secretary of all known conflicts upon 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

receipt of the schedule and the official shall not accept an assignment without first insuring compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event a conflict with these provisions becomes known after acceptance of the contest, the official shall make such conflict known to the Assignment Secretary or assigning authority as soon as practicable. If the conflict is under (I) above, the official shall be removed from the contest or tournament without penalty. If the conflict is under II above, the Assignment Secretary or assigning authority, in accordance with local association policy, shall inform both coaches of the possible conflict and reassign the official in the absence of consent from both head coaches, without penalty to the official. IV. It shall be a violation of the Officials’ Code of Ethics for an official to work a contest in violation of these provisions and an official violating these provisions may be reprimanded, placed on probation, fined, 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 specific officials organization may find 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 officiating organization working to establish a conflict-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 officials (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 officials 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 official from officiating a contest because of the official’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 official fails to arrive for a scheduled contest, the Assigning Secretary may have those officials who are present 1) officiate the contest with less than the usual number of officials; 2) replace the absent official with a properly and currently licensed local official; 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 officials are licensed by the KHSAA. The official’s responsibility in this situation is to present the current identification card to the host school Athletic Director before the contest. When a scorebook is kept, the official can present the card to the scorekeeper so that the proper name of the official can be recorded. Under no condition shall an Assigning Secretary assign an official 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 official is licensed. The official 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 Officials Division Information. MAINTAINING RECORDS Each official and prospective official 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 official, and a password established by the official. The KHSAA does not maintain password lists and cannot offer assistance in retrieving passwords. However the password may be reset by the official at any time. Much of the information needed by officials (test scores, re-licensing 13

forms, clinic attendance registry, detailed address and phone listings for officials, etc.) is only available through the secure login site. It is each official’s responsibility to notify the KHSAA office immediately with any address changes. There will be no waiver of any late fees or obligations of an official 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 official 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 official 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. Officials reporting disqualifications should keep the reports direct and to the point, reporting the facts as they occurred. Officials are to refrain from opinions and editorial comments about prospective penalties. Disqualifications are to be reported online via the KHSAA website, http://www.khsaa.org. The timely submission of these reports, in writing, is required and officials shall use the online form. Submission in this manner automatically forwards the report to both schools and to the Association. Officials shall include the first and last name of the offender. If an official 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 officials and reporting the compiled results to the Commissioner. The final results of any system shall be a guideline but not the final determinant in postseason assignments by the Commissioner. In this manner, these items are preliminary notes and not final decisions, and are not subject to viewing by the officials 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 officials in contest type environments within their local officials association. PROVIDENCE Officials 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 Official / Crew Chief) shall stop play in a contest or scrimmage at the first 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 Official / Crew Chief) shall work cooperatively with home contest administration on decisions related to the resumption of play. Contest officials 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 Official / 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 Official / Crew Chief) is to judge, in accordance with the sport’s playing rules, as to whether contest site is fit for play. He or she has the authority to cancel a contest due to unfit 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 notified through the assigning secretary. 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF CONTESTS It is the duty of the home school to properly notify the contest officials in case of cancellation or postponement of the athletic contest. If a contest is canceled and the officials were notified prior to departure, there is no financial liability on the part of the school. If a contest is canceled prior to the officials leaving home and the officials are not notified, 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 officials 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 officials, plus a fee of 1/5 of the KHSAA established contest fee to each official. If a contest is postponed after the start of the contest due to inclement weather, the officials 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 officials to work the re-scheduled contest, but shall be liable for an additional travel expense (mileage) fee. Each local officials’ association is to implement a policy for the remuneration of officials working a re-scheduled contest who were not originally assigned to the contest. KHSAA PUBLICATIONS / SUPPLIES Each official 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 officiating 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 field, volleyball and wrestling. In these sports, the member schools and KHSAA officials are required to utilize only this set of rules. The playing rules that govern interscholastic competition in Kentucky are formulated by the NFHS for the sport activity fo competitive cheer. The member schools and KHSAA officials are required to utilize only this set of rules. The playing rules that govern interscholastic competition in Kentucky 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 officials 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 modifications of, NFHS rules for varsity competition on a statewide basis. While members of the Association, the Association staff and the contest officials 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. Officials who wish to voice a concern or offer a recommendation to a specific 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 Passafiume (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 officials is not able to be at a contest. If this occurs, the official(s) who are able to be at the contest site are to officiate 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 officials as that is the minimum acceptable crew size). 14

2) The contest official(s) who do officiate the contest are entitled only to the compensation for themselves, no additional fee is due. PAYMENT OF CONTEST OFFICIALS Where permissible, the officials 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 field 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 official. In many cases, schools require the submission of the social security number by game officials prior to payment. If such is required, the request shall be made to the game officials 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 officials. If a crew of officials 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 officials that the official shall release information from the KHSAA to this company and that as directed by the Assigning Secretary, the official 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 officials 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 official and subject a licensed official to licensure suspension. To malign or openly criticize another official in any form of electronic communication is considered not only unprofessional, but also undermines sports officiating in general. It is also unprofessional for officials to offer rules clarifications or interpretations through these medium without the expressed directive from the appropriate state high school association. Licensed officials 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 official 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 officially designated by the NFHS or state offices 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 clarification 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 Officials that statesSocial networking sites can be wonderful communications tools. But there can be unintended consequences if they are used improperly. Because of their unique standing, officials 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 find out your association or league expectations regarding social media. Your association may not have hard and fast rules, but find out if it has an unofficial policy. DO think twice before you post. If there is anything in your post that could be construed as a criticism of officials, of officials’ 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 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

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 find out who is going to be working their game, they should do so through official channels, not your tweet. DON’T post details about other people’s assignments, to playoff games for instance, until that information has been officially 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 officials 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 officials to realize that it is considered very unprofessional to carry a cell phone on the field or court, regardless of the reason. Officials are encouraged to refrain from the use of these types of electronic devices for any communication while the official has NFHS rules book jurisdiction, including texting or other forms of messaging or communication except in the case of an emergency.

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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 fifteen (15) innings in any seven (7) day period. 3) If a pitcher pitches in three (3) innings to five (5) innings, in one (1) day, that pitcher shall have one (1) calendar day of rest beginning with the day following the first 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 first 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 first 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) Specifications of Fields and Game Balls The specifications for recommended and required standards for fields 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 specific 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 (first 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 identified 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 identified 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 specified for the base coaches; or 2) they may wear khaki dress slacks (full length), with appropriate shoes, and the top provisions as specified 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. 16

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 specified 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 fitted 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 confines 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 specific brand or model. B) 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. 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 disqualification, and administering free throws. 3) After reporting a shooting foul, the official 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 official 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) Specifications for Cross Country Courses The specifications 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 officials. 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. 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

E) Starter’s Pistol Specifications 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 clarifications 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 officials 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 official, 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 field on which they want to warm up. C) Officials Jurisdiction Game officials shall assume jurisdiction over the contest one hour 17

before time for the game. D) Specifications of Fields and Game Balls The specifications for recommended and required standards for fields 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 specific brand or model. 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 clarifications: 2) The clock SHALL STOP when an official’s time-out is called as in the following specific 3-5-7 occurrences, and shall subsequently start on the READY FOR PLAY signal: a) For measurement of a possible first down, b) When captains and coaches are notified 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, field 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 official’s time-out is called as in the following specific 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 official’s time-out is called as in the following specific 3-5-7 occurrences: e) When a first 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 3-13 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 finalized 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 officials expected to return to complete contest b) Substitute officials shall be paid the local policy board mileage add-on only c) Local associations shall develop policy on compensation of substitute officials (such as pooling game fees, etc) d) Officials have no say in the postponement decisions, except to moderate discussion. e) Officials 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 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

such as weather that are uncontrollable by anyone, and keep the discussions in that perspective. G) 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. SOCCER A) Specifications of Fields and Game Balls The specifications for recommended and required standards for fields 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 specific brand or model. B) 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. 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 five 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 five players, including the goalkeeper, on or off the field (except those who may have been disqualified) 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 first 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 five 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 five kicks: a) Each coach will select five different players than the first five 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 first set of kicks from the penalty mark due to either injuries or disqualification, the coach must use all players who have not participated in the first five kicks. The coach may choose additional players from the first five kickers to ensure that five 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 five 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 five-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. 18

b) At the end of the first 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, officials 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 five players, including the goalkeeper, on or off the field (except those who may have been disqualified) 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 first 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 five 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 five kicks: a) Each coach will select five different players than the first five 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 first set of kicks from the penalty mark due to either injuries or disqualification, the coach shall use all players who have not participated in the first five kicks. The coach may choose additional players from the first five kickers to ensure that five 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 five 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 first 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 official 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) Specifications of Fields and Game Balls The specifications for recommended and required standards for fields 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 specific brand or model. G) 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. 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 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

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 five innings by mutual agreement of the two coaches prior to the game. 4) For all games, regular season and post season, a fifteen (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 fifteen (10) run differential between teams after five 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) Specifications for Swim Venues The specifications 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. B) 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 meets in Kentucky and will be distributed to the membership when relevant. TRACK AND FIELD A) Specifications for Track Facilities The specifications 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 Association may be implemented in contests played in Kentucky and will be distributed to the membership when relevant. 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 verified, cannot be used. 4) The only acceptable verification of meet results will be submission to the KHSAA web site. 5) Only meet results posted using Hytek Meet Manager Software and 19

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 field 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 define a block of time and allow the competitors to check in, perform their trials without regard to a pre-defined order, and return to other events or event venues. In order to use this Cafeteria Style, the manager would define 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 finalist, the finals would begin in NFHS defined 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 timedfinal 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 first 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 field 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 fifth place time the last five years of State Meets. 2) The calculated FAT time standards represent the actual five year average. 3) Automatic Qualifying HAFT Standards are derived by taking the five-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 five-year average for boys. 5) High Jump qualifying marks are rounded up to the nearest 2 inch mark above the five-year average for girls. 6) Pole Vault qualifying marks are rounded up to the nearest 6 inch mark above the five-year average for boys. 7) Pole Vault qualifying marks are rounded up to the nearest 6 inch mark above the five-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. 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

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 officials. I) Starter’s Pistol Specifications 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) Specifications 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. B) 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. C) Scoring and Warm-up Schedule

Varsity Play – will be best 3 of 5 sets, rally scoring, with the fifth 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 first, 2 minutes of serving and 1 minute back at the bench area prior to taking the court.) Officials 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) Specifications for Wrestling Tournaments The specifications 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. B) 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.

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SCHEDULE OF STANDARD VARSITY OFFICIATING FEES FOR 2012-2013 SPORT

REGULAR SEASON STANDARD FEES

DISTRICT

Golf

N/A $40.00 all varsity regular season matches (including tournaments) 2 of 3 sets or 3 of 5 sets $50 per contest per official - two (2)-person crew; $45 per contest per official - 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 official. $55.00 per contest per official for a five person crew. All work outside of local association for playoffs.

N/A N/A $45.00 per match $50.00 per match $50.00 per $55.00 per contest contest

Volleyball Soccer Cross Country

Football

Swimming

Wrestling

Basketball

N/A

$65.00 per contest per official for a five person crew for first round, $65 for second round $40 per contest. For invitational meets or those with N/A four or more schools entered, the fee shall be $60 per official N/A $45 per standard dual match for one official, per match. Tri-meet, 1 officials, 3 matches, $100 per official. Quad, minimum 2 officials, maximum 6 matches, $100 per official. Tournaments, $25 per mat, per official, per hour, with a minimum of $175 per official Varsity Level - $45 per contest per official - three (3) $60.00 per person crew contest, threeIf due to an emergency approved by the person crew, Commission, a crew of two officials is used, the assigned from fee shall be $55 per official. within local association.

REGION

SECTION/ SEMISTATE N/A N/A

STATE

$60.00 per contest

N/A $55.00 per match $65.00 per contest

$35 per race.

N/A

TBA

$75.00 per contest per official for a five person crew

$80.00 per contest per official for a five person crew

$85.00 per contest per official for a five person crew

$65 per meet.

N/A

TBA

$165.00 per single day tournament $250 per multiple day tournament

N/A

TBA

$70.00 per contest, threeperson crew, assigned from outside local association.

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$75.00 per contest, three-person crew, assigned from outside local association. TBA

$45 per division for each of two licensed KHSAA N/A $70 per N/A officials for a standard school day or half-day (3 classification hours or less) weekend Track Meet. (boys and Track and Field For larger meets that require longer than three girls). hours, the fee shall be $65 per each of the two licensed officials (Referee & Starter). $41 per contest per official for a two person crew, $46 per contest $51 per contest N/A $56 per $36 each additional contest. for a twofor a twocontest for a If additional officials are assigned, the minimum fee person, $41 for person system, two-person may be reduced by $10. three person. $46 for three system, $51 Softball The total amount paid to baseball umpires in a given $5 if assigned person.. for three local policy board area shall be no greater than out of area. person.. $10.00 more (per contest) than the amount paid to fast pitch umpires. $46.00 per contest per official for a two person $50 per contest $55 per contest N/A $65 per crew, $41.00 each additional contest. for a threefor a fourcontest and If additional officials are assigned, the minimum fee person or fourperson system. shall be may be reduced by $5. person system. assigned to a Baseball The total amount paid to baseball umpires in a given $5 if assigned four-person local policy board area shall be no greater than out of area. crew. $10.00 more (per contest) than the amount paid to fast pitch umpires 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 official. 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 defined 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 officials 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 21

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RULES CLINIC SCHEDULE FOR 2012-2013 It is an Association requirement that each licensed official and head coach attend a rules interpretation clinic conducted by the KHSAA (Bylaw 26, Sec. 2). Officials who have not met the requirement will not be permitted to officiate 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

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Regular Clinic - Free to view online as a coach or licensed official at www. khsaa.org

Late Clinic - A $100 fine to view online as a coach or licensed official

Super Late Clinic - A $300 fine to view online as a coach or licensed official

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KHSAA OFFICIATING UNIFORM The 2012-2013 school year marks a change in the uniform requirements for KHSAA licensed officials. Through an approved licensing program, various vendors are now able to provide authenticated officiating apparel to KHSAA licensed officials. In most cases, the changes involve the requirement of an embroidered logo on various items required of officials. 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 official required to be in compliance for 2012-13, postseason officials for 2013-14, and all regular season officials for 2014-15 . As contracts are finalized, the various links will be placed on the KHSAA web site, and email communication will be sent to all officials. 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 Officials 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 officiating uniform. It’s recommended that the white bordered flag be used. Suggested placement is as follows: The flag 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 flag 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 Specifics: For horizontal placement, it is best practice to crease the center line on the sleeve, as seen when laying the shirt, pullover or jacket flat on a table. In the case of the flag patch, place the center of the flag over the center line. Once you have the distances correct, cover the flag 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 flag patch on, preferably in a zig-zag stitch pattern. Placement of Numbers for Baseball/Softball Numbers are to be worn on the officiating 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 specifications 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 specifications to vendors and navy ball bag if navy or light blue shirt is worn; Black hat with embroidered KHSAA logo as per specifications to vendors and black ball bag if black shirt is worn; 23

Black shoes and socks; and Jacket (pullover), if worn during contest, shall be the official KHSAA pullover without numbers with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as per specifications 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 specifications 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 specifications to vendors; side panel is approved. Belt, if worn, shall be black; however, beltless slacks are preferred. Black basketball official 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 specifications to vendors. All officials in a given contest shall wear the same type shirt. Football Black football officiating pants with a white stripe of not more than 1 1/4 inches worn in varsity contests with embroidered KHSAA logo as per specifications 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 specifications to vendors Black athletic socks when wearing black officiating pants One-piece sock with modified 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 specifications to vendors. All other officials shall wear a black hat with white piping with embroidered KHSAA logo as per specifications 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. Jacket, if worn during pre-game, shall be black, with dual 1 inch stripe and with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as per specifications to 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 specifications 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 official KHSAA navy pullover with light blue/navy trim without numbers with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as per specifications to vendors. Swimming Khaki trousers White shirt Must carry a whistle White footwear 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

A navy jacket may be worn. Track / Cross Country For certain meets, all primary officials shall wear the KHSAA Official Track Uniform (light blue shirt) with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as per specifications to vendors. Where possible, all officials should be in like-colored garments for identification. Volleyball Uniform shirt (three options) as listed below, with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as per specifications 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 Jacket, if worn during pre-game, shall be black, with dual 1 inch stripe and with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as per specifications to vendors. Wrestling Black beltless or belted slacks Uniform shirt (two options) as listed below, with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as per specifications to vendors: Black and white vertically striped shirt with or without pocket and with or without collars; Grey shirt with black pinstripes Officials may wear any NFHS compliant tournament-issued shirt if all in event wear them. All officials in a given meet or tournament shall wear the same color and style shirt. Black officials shoes Jacket, if worn during pre-game, shall be black, with dual 1 inch stripe and with embroidered KHSAA logo over heart as per specifications to vendors.

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SUPERVISOR OF OFFICIALS Currently, the Supervisor of Officials is: Angela Passafiume Assistant Commissioner, KHSAA 2280 Executive Drive Lexington, KY 40505 (859)299-5472 (P); (859)293-5999 (F) [email protected] 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 [email protected] 2nd Region James L. Stevens Hopkins County Schools PO Box 509 Madisonville, KY 42431 [email protected] 3rd Region Jon Boultinghouse Apollo High School 2280 Tamarack Road Owensboro, KY 42301 [email protected] 4th Region Tim Schlosser Franklin-Simpson HS PO Box 389 Franklin, KY 42134 [email protected] 5th Region Jerry Taylor Hart County HS 1014 S. Dixie Highway Munfordville, KY 42765 [email protected] 6th / 7th Region Debbie Beichler Atherton HS 3000 Dundee Road Louisville, KY 40205 [email protected] 8th Region Mitchell Irvin South Oldham HS 5900 Highway 329 Crestwood, KY 40014 [email protected] 9th Region Rob Detzel Newport Central Catholic HS 13 Carothers Road Newport, KY 41071 [email protected] 10th /11th Region Phil Rison Montgomery County HS 724 Woodford Dr. Mount Sterling, KY 40353 [email protected]

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12th Region Bob Tucker Somerset Schools 301 College Street Somerset, KY 42501 [email protected] 13th Region Larry Warren Barbourville Schools PO Box 520 Barbourville, KY 40906 [email protected] 14th Region Ozz Jackson Letcher Co. Central HS 435 Cougar Drive Whitesburg, KY 41858 [email protected] 15th Region Keith Henry South Floyd HS 299 Mt. Raider Drive Hi Hat, KY 41636 [email protected] 16th Region Gary Kidwell Lewis County HS PO Box 99 Vanceburg, KY 41179 [email protected] BASEBALL 1st Region Umpires Association Rick Garland Fulton Co. Board of Education 2760 Moscow Ave. Hickman, KY 42050 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (270)825-2054(H); (270)825-6133(W); (270) 639-5092 (C); (270)825-6135(F) 3rd Region Officials Association David Pentecost 255 Oakhurst Road Greenville, KY 42345 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (270)781-9176(H); (270)781-1277(W); (270)791-1845(C); (270)843-2610(F)

5th Region Tri-State Officials Association Mike Ash 503 East Maple St. Campbellsville, KY 42718 [email protected] (270)465-8962(H); (270)465-0945(F) 6th/7th Region Kentuckiana Baseball Umpires Association Clarence Coleman 11906 Rock Spring Dr. Louisville, KY 40245 [email protected] (502)241-7232(H); (502)553-6410(C) 8th Region North Central Umpires Association Jacob Asher 236 Lakeside Drive Georgetown, KY 40324 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (859)781-8144(H); (859)240-9783(C) 10th/11th Region Central Kentucky Umpires Association William O. Bradley 204 View Point Dr. Richmond, KY 40475 [email protected] (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 Somerset, KY 42503 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (606) 523-4458 (H); (606) 864-7273 (W); (606) 524-5411 (C) 14th Region Umpires Association Mike Melton 16 Branded Dr. Whitesburg, KY 41858 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (606)432-1807(H); (606)218-5357(W); (606)218-5351(F); (606)213-6101(C) 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

16th Region Northeastern Ky. Umpires Association Joe Billman 72 East Third St. Vanceburg, KY 41179 [email protected] (606) 796-6306 (H); (606) 796-6563 (W); (606) 796-6096 (F); (606) 202-3551 (C) BASKETBALL 1st Region Basketball Officials Brett Miles 1477 Boggess Rd. Almo, KY 42020 [email protected] (270)759-9861(H); (270)762-1484(W) 2nd Region Basketball Officials Association Dwaine Crick 60 Marty Drive Nortonville, KY 42442 [email protected] (270)676-8397(H); (270)676-7070(W); (270)399-0703(C); (270)676-8012(F) 3rd Region Basketball Officials Barry Barnes Box 155 Rockport, KY 42369 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (270)670-6685 (C) 5th Region Basketball Officials Association Randall Curry 203A McFerren Street Horse Cave, KY 42749 [email protected] (270)786-1559(H); (270)786-4040(W); (270)528-7775(C) 6th/7th Region Kentuckiana Basketball Officials Association Bobby McGrath 2606 Blevins Gap Rd. Louisville, KY 40272 [email protected] (502)933-4513(H); (502)494-1265(W) (502)933-4513(F); (502)494-1265(C) 8th Region Basketball Officials Association Burney Jenkins 112 Choctaw Trail Georgetown, KY 40324 [email protected] (859)868-9242(H); (859)396-7723(C) 9th Region Basketball Officials Association Chris Rolf 1030 Apple Blossom Florence, KY 41042 [email protected] (859)282-9709; (859)468-0157(W); (859)4680157(C)

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10th/11th Region Bluegrass Basketball Association Mike Goins 1906 Devils Hollow Road Frankfort, KY 40601 [email protected] (502)227-9832(H); (502)564-8909(W) (502)395-0262(C) 12th Region Lake Cumberland Basketball Officials Noel Hargis 173 Harts Place Dr. Somerset, KY 42501 [email protected] (606)679-6417(H); (606)679-5466(W) (606)875-2010(C); (606)678-0864(F) 13th Region Cumberland Valley Basketball Officials Association Don White P.O. Box 169 Loyall, KY 40854 [email protected] (606)573-1090(H); (606)574-2020(W); (606)524-5133(C) 14th Region Officials Association Tommy Hall PO Box 112 Pippa Passes, KY 41844 [email protected] (606)368-2455(H); (606)785-3157(W); (606) 497-6000(C) 15th Region Officials Association Brent Rose 477 Central Avenue Prestonsburg, KY 41653 [email protected] (606)886-8091(H); (606)886-3891(W); (606)226-3190(C); (606)886-9081(F) 16th Region Northeastern Kentucky Basketball Officials Association Joe Billman 72 East Third St. Vanceburg, KY 41179 [email protected] (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 Mayfield, KY 42066 [email protected] (270)356-2513(H);(270)247-3962(F); (270)519-8446(C) 2nd Region and 3rd Region Big Eight Officials Association Billy T. Haynes 6660 US 60 East Henderson, KY 42420-2407 [email protected] (270)827-3388(H); (270)860-9799(C)

4th Region Southern Kentucky Conference Football Officials Association Jacquie Radus 107 C Cameron Ct. Glasgow, KY 42141 [email protected] (270)361-2702(H); (270)432-3639(W); (270)670-7292(C) 5th Region Mid Kentucky Football Officials Association Andrew Strain 102 Daffodil Ct Radcliff, KY 40160 [email protected] (270)351-7375(H); (270)272-3205(C) 6th/7th Region Kentuckiana Football Officials Association Don Hudson 5209 Pavilion Way Louisville, KY 40291 [email protected] (502)239-2807(H); (502)210-3609(W); (502) 210-3609(C) 9th Region Northern Kentucky Officials Association Stan Steidel 4654 Mary Ingles Hwy Cold Spring, KY 41076 [email protected] (859)441-5138(H); (859)240-0383(W); (859)572-0010(F); (859)240-0383(C) 10th/11th Region Central Kentucky Football Officials Association Keith Morgan 115 West Laurel Rd London, KY 40741 [email protected] (606)864-8203(H); (606)231-6405(C) 12th Region Lake Cumberland Football Officials Noel Hargis 173 Harts Place Dr. Somerset, KY 42501 [email protected] (606)679-6417(H); (606)679-5466(W); (606)875-2010(C); (606)678-0864(F) 13th Region Southeastern Kentucky Football Officials Association Paul Pietrowski 64 Oaklan Drive Corbin, KY 40701 [email protected] (606)523-0272(H); (606)528-3935(W); (606)215-7149(C) 14th Region 14th Region Football Officials Mike Melton 16 Branded Drive Whitesburg, KY 41858 [email protected] (606)216-1893(H); (606)633-2339(W); (606)216-1893(C); (606)633-2447(F)

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15th Region Football Officials Kevin Garris 1492 Broad Bottoms Pikeville, KY 41501 [email protected] (606)437-9972(H); (606)432-0185, Ex. 2711(W); (606)422-6565(C); (606)433-3001 16th Region Northeastern Kentucky Football Officials Association Bobby Hall 904 Thoroughbred Lane Raceland, KY 41169 [email protected] (606)833-0606(H); (606)920-9565(W); (606)920-9523(F); (606)922-5430(C) SOCCER 1st/2nd Region Western KY Soccer Officials Association Ross Meloan Career Services Rm 210 Ordway Hall, Murray St. University Murray, KY 42071 [email protected] (270)753-0387(H); (270)809-3735(W); (270)809-3516(F); (270)293-0513(C) 3rd Region Midwest KY Soccer Officials Association William Armstrong 4306 St. Olaf Circle Henderson, KY 42420 [email protected] (270)827-0032(H); (270)389-5442(W); (270)860-8640(C); (270)389-5478(F) 4th Region South Central Soccer Officials Ronnie Cowan 511 W. Water St. Glasgow, KY 42141 [email protected] (270)678-4387(H); (270)651-7260(W); (270)651-7260(F) (call first);(270)670-5372(C) 5th Region Lincoln Trail Soccer Officials Association Jim Long 303 Madison Dr Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270)505-2339(C); (270)737-4282(W); (270)737-0041(F) 6th/7th Region Kentuckiana Soccer Officials Association George Huffman 8407 Michael Edward Drive Louisville, KY 40291 [email protected] (502)493-4163(H); (502)753-3553(W) 9th Region Northern Kentucky Soccer Officials Association Larry Brown 8202 Adella Dr. Florence, KY 42042 [email protected] (859)283-1073(H); (859)282-0222(W); (859)394-4106(C)

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10th/11th Region Central Kentucky Soccer Officials Majid Rezaee 3433 Chestnut Hill Lane Dr. Lexington, KY 40517 [email protected] (859)264-7289(H); (859)806-4053(C) 12th/13th Region Southeast Soccer Officials Thomas Floro 304 Randolph Street Somerset, KY 42501 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (606)439-1986(H) 16th Region Gateway Soccer Officials Association Mae Deanne Torgrimson 104 Mt. Savage Drive Ashland, KY 41101 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (270)988-2503(H); (270)988-2422(W); (270)836-0649(C); (270)988-3398(F) 3rd Region Officials Association David Pentecost 255 Oakhurst Road Greenville, KY 42345 [email protected] (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 Glasgow, KY 42141 [email protected] (270)651-8777(W); (270)651-87457(F); (270)678-6004(H); (270)646-8994(C) 5th Region Tri-State Officials Association Mike Ash 503 East Maple St. Campbellsville, KY 42718 [email protected] (270)465-8962(H); (270)789-9411(C); (270)465-0945(F)

6th/7th Region Kentuckiana Softball Umpires Association John D. Smith 10201 Hearthstone Louisville, KY 40272 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (859)655-9545 ext. 2305 (W); (859) 431-8099 10th/11th Region Metro Softball Association J T Taylor 399 Clintonville Rd Paris, KY 40361 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (859)238-1233(W); (859)238-1234(F); (859)238-0951(C) 13th Region Cumberland Umpires Association Jeff Ely P.O. Box 1017 Corbin, KY 40702 [email protected] (606) 523-4458 (H); (606) 864-7273 (W); (606) 524-5411 (C) 14th Region Umpires Association Mike Melton 16 Branded Dr. Whitesburg, KY 41858 [email protected] (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 Pikeville, KY 41501 [email protected] (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 Ashland, KY 41101 [email protected] (606)324-2570(H); (606)831-1643(W); (606)831-1643(C) 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

VOLLEYBALL 1st/2nd Region Volleyball Officials Eldridge Rogers 71 Osage Drive Cadiz, KY 42211 [email protected] (270)522-0339(H); (270)887-4975(C) 3rd Region Volleyball Officials Barry Barnes Box 155 Rockport, KY 42369 [email protected] (270)274-3028(H); (270)315-1594(C) 4th Region Volleyball Officials Adam Rider 112 Arrowhead Drive Bowling Green, KY 42103 [email protected] (270)842-1898(H); (270)991-4400 5th Region Volleyball Officials Mike Holt 438 Pottershop Rd. Bardstown, KY 40004 [email protected] (502)348-0397(H); (502)348-5836(F); (502)507-1032(C) 6th/7th Region Kentuckiana Volleyball Officials Association John D. Smith 10201 Hearthstone Louisville, KY 40272 [email protected] (502)937-6304(H); (502)852-7875(W); (502)852-6709(F) 9th Region Northern Kentucky Volleyball Officials Sharan Bornhorn 759 Meadowwood Drive Villa Hills, KY 41017 [email protected] (859)341-3747(H); (859)760-4373(C) 10th/11th Region Central Kentucky Volleyball Officials Nancy Funk 7906 Ferndale Road Fern Creek, KY 40291 [email protected] (502)239-1818(H); (502)299-1820(C); (502)290-9480(F) 12th Region Volleyball Officials James Mills 3911 Castlewood Court Somerset, KY 42503 [email protected] (606)679-2718(H); (606)679-9265(W); (606)305-4780(C); (606)677-8712(P) (606)679-5382(F) 13th Region Volleyball Officials Paul Pietrowski 64 Oaklan Dr. Corbin, KY 40701 [email protected] (606)523-0272(H); (606)215-7149(C); (606)528-3935(W)

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14th Region Volleyball Officials Mike Melton 16 Branded Dr. Whitesburg, KY 41858 [email protected] (606)633-2339(W); (606)216-1893(H); (606)216-1893(C); (606)633-2447(F) 15th Region Northeastern Kentucky Volleyball Officials Robert Staggs 312 Cedar Creek Rd Pikeville, KY 41501 [email protected] (606)432-1807(H); (606)218-5357(W); (606)218-5351(F); (606)213-6101(C) 16th Region Volleyball Officials Paul Lewis 1615 Maryland Parkway Ashland, KY 41101 [email protected] (606)324-2570(H); (606)831-1643(C) WRESTLING 2nd Region (Serving Wrestling Region 1) TBA 5th Region (Serving Wrestling Region 2) Eddie Paden LaRue Co. Middle School 911 S. Lincoln Blvd. Hodgenville, KY 42748 [email protected] (270)358-3196(W); (270)358-3946(F) 6th / 7th Region (Serving Wrestling Regions 3, 4, 5) Larry V. Mann 2651 Alice Ave. New Albany, IN 47150 [email protected] (812)945-7875(H); (812)945-7875(W) 9th Region Eric Slugantz (Serving Wrestling Region 6) 3782 Somba Drive North Bend, OH 45052 [email protected] (859) 621-4900 (H) 10th / 11th Region (Serving Wrestling Region 7) David Wolterman P.O. Box 910532 Lexington, KY 40591 [email protected] (859)806-6814(H); (859)253-4744 x3462(W) 25-YEAR RECOGNITION Officials 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. Officials 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 Officials’ Awards Banquet is held annually to recognize outstanding officials in all sports. The banquet is held at the KHSAA Office in Lexington and is a free celebration where the KHSAA recognizes officials 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 Arflin 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 2012-2013 KHSAA OFFICIALS GUIDEBOOK

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 Rufli/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 29

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 Heflin 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 2000 David Barnett 2001 Rion Best 2002 Joe Neely 2003 David Wolterman 2004 Jim Shaw 2005 Mark Schutte 2006 David Barnett 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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