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Commissioner’s Notes Participation Sportsmanship Integrity February 2007 • PLEASE COPY AND DISTRIBUTE TO ALL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL • FROM THE COMMISSIONER’S DESK UNIFORMS NEEDED February is here and we are deep into Dave Martens, coordinator of the NIAAA’s National the winter sports seasons of Swimming Emergency Network, is requesting help for our and Diving, Wrestling, and Basketball. colleagues in New Orleans. The hard work and dedication that New Orleans is in desperate need of uniforms for boys student athletes put forth during the and girls basketball, boys and girls track, baseball and regular season culminate with the softball. They have what they call a Recovery School KHSAA post-season events. While many District, which is made up of 13 modified schools, grades enjoy post season participation 6th – 8th and five high schools. opportunities, the day to day practice and regular season participation are also important, and continue to Because this is a nationwide effort, it is important that be a great sports learning environment for students. we follow the suggested protocol to expedite and simplify the process and accomplish our goal at no cost The KHSAA continues to manage interscholastic sports to the recipients of the uniforms. with an emphasis on the values of good sportsmanship and citizenship. As we develop our programs we Each state liaison will coordinate the effort in their state continue to recognize and reward these attributes in our and decide on the method of shipping that works best student athletes through Association sponsored for their schools. Since the need for game uniforms is activities. KHSAA recognition programs such as the First immediate, it is suggested that each school inventory, Corbin Sportsmanship Recognition Program and banquet pack, ship and finance the shipment individually. and Student Leadership Conference continue to be a However, the choice is yours. The uniforms are to be priority for the KHSAA staff and Board of Control. shipped to: Walter Tillman, Director of Athletics The KHSAA Board of Control and staff are working on 1641 Poland Avenue the 2007-2011 Strategic Plan for the Association. In New Orleans, Louisiana 70117 addition the Board and staff are ready to enhance the current Association structure by continuing to partner Mr. Tillman is the district athletic administrator for the more than ever with all educational constituencies that 18 schools. have a common mission. The education business is an Schools making uniform donations must provide you exciting place to be with new directions and challenges with an inventory of what uniforms they sent and the on the horizon. quantity in each sport. Be sure they include the name of In closing let me say that your Association continues to the school, school address, and the name of the athletic work in a positive manner to achieve the overall goals of administrator. The uniforms can be used with the school the membership. One of the most important of these name or mascot on them because something is better has always been maintaining financial stability through a than nothing. strategy of debt reduction on the Association building. During the month of February we celebrate the A summary of all donations from your state should be e- completion of that goal. We have officially retired the mailed or mailed to: debt on the KHSAA Building. Carol M. Satterwhite, CAA MSADA It is a Happy New Year and thanks to each of you for 5467 Gloucester Road your continued support! Columbia, Maryland 21044 [email protected] COMMISSIONER’S NOTES PAGE 2 February 2007 ATHLETIC DIRECTORS CORNER 2006-07 KHSAA RULES CLINICS The KHSADA would like to congratulate the following It is an Association requirement that each licensed finalists in the National High School Athletic Coaches official and head coach attend a rules interpretation Association 2007 Coach of the Year Award: clinic conducted by the KHSAA (ByLaw 26, Sec. 2). Officials who have not met the requirement will not be Mike Bankemper, Wrestling, Campbell County; Brenda permitted to officiate any postseason contest. Coaches Emery, Tennis, Lexington Christian Academy; John High, who have not met the requirement will not be permitted Girls’ Basketball, Montgomery County; Nina Kearns, Girls’ to coach any postseason contest. For 2006-07, approved Soccer, Highlands; Don Walker, Boys’ Soccer, Marshall KHSAA rules clinic sites and dates. ALL TIMES ARE County; Bill Hill, Athletic Director, Sayre; Larry Gumm, LOCAL. Some times have been adjusted due to Baseball, Green County. staff covering clinics in the wake of the Larry Gumm will be inducted into the NHSACA Hall of retirement of one member of the Executive Staff. Fame and all will be honored with the naming of the BASEBALL Coach of the Year in each sport in Milwaukee, WI June (All Times are 7 p.m. local, unless noted otherwise) 27 – 29, 2007. Kentucky is well represented among the 2/10 Owensboro, Daviess County H.S. (9 a.m.) (**) honorees. 2/11 Benton, Marshall County H.S. (3:30 p.m.) (**) Registration packets for the 2007 KHSADA State 2/20 Lexington @ KHSAA, Make-Up Clinic Conference will be mailed later in February be on the ($75 Fine) (1:30 p.m.) lookout. You should already have received the SOFTBALL nomination forms for Coach, Male and Female Athlete of (All Times are 6:30 p.m. local, unless noted otherwise) the Year & Distinguished Service Award. If you have not, 2/10 Owensboro, Daviess County H.S. please contact [email protected] or (11 a.m.) (**) [email protected] 2/11 Benton, Marshall County H.S. (2:00 p.m.) (**) 3/7 Lexington @ KHSAA Make Up Clinic LG&E SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE GAME ($75 Fine) (1:30 p.m.) Nomination forms for the LG&E Scholar Athlete of the Game were mailed to Principals and Athletic Directors. TRACK & FIELD This highlights athletes that excel in the classroom and (All Times are 7 p.m. local, unless noted otherwise) the community. 2/7 Hodgenville, Larue County H.S. 2/8 London, North Laurel H.S. Athletes will be spotlighted at halftime on the KU/KHSAA 2/10 Owensboro, Daviess County H.S. (1 p.m.) (**) Radio Network of games, broadcast live across the state 2/11 Benton, Marshall County H.S. (7 p.m.) during the National City/KHSAA Boys’ and 2/13 Louisville, Christian Academy Houchens/KHSAA Girls’ State Basketball Tournaments. 2/20 Independence, Simon Kenton H.S. Nominations are open to all athletes. 2/21 Paintsville, Johnson Central H.S. 2/22 Lexington @ KHSAA, Make Up Clinic ($75 Fine) REMINDER OF NATIONAL CITY (**) – indicates a revised date and or site from original SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE listing Please note that the deadline to submit an application for a National City Scholarship is Feb. 23, 2007. COUNTING BASKETBALL GAMES National City Bank will award a total of 32 scholarships It is critically important that no team violate KHSAA in the amount of $1,000 each, one each to a boy and Bylaw 25, "Limitation of Seasons". As we get close to girl from each of the 16 basketball regions. the end of the basketball season, we strongly encourage The scholarships are open to athletes of all sports. The a mutual discussion among teams at the district application form is posted on the KHSAA website under tournament meeting, as it relates to any possible or "Hot News". Winners will be recognized at the potential problems that could conceivably exist. Let's all Championship game of the National City/KHSAA Boys’ work together to see that no team plays too many State Basketball Tournament on March 24. regular season contests and that all student athletes are able to participate in the postseason. If you have any questions about the scholarship program, feel free to e-mail [email protected] or call the KHSAA. COMMISSIONER’S NOTES PAGE 3 February 2007 BASKETBALL PHOTOS DUE NFHS CHEERLEADING/SPIRIT Please note basketball team photos AND rosters are due REGULATIONS by February 16. In an effort to help all member schools, Each year in all National Federation High School sports we ask that you enter your rosters now. regulations, one of the main objectives is risk and safety For photos, please go to the “Members Only” page on minimization. Included with the 2006-07 Spirit Rule Book the KHSAA website and use the “Upload Photo” feature. mailing to all cheer coaches sent on August 9, 2006, was If mailing a photo, the photo MUST BE AN ORIGINAL. a letter was regarding specific regulations for Faxed copies, copies of photos, newspaper copies, or cheerleading involved in the sport of basketball. These laser printer printouts ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Failure regulations were outlined in the risk management section of the rule book as follows: to submit the photo will result in a fine as permitted by KHSAA Bylaw 33, and this will be administered. Rule 2-1-8 states: Stunts must not be performed during Rosters should also be entered on the “Members Only” a basketball or volleyball game when the ball is in page using the “Enter Team Rosters” link. play, including free throws in basketball and just prior to the serve in volleyball; For assistance with the entry of either item contact Rule 2-1-9 states: Spirit participants must not perform Marilyn Mitchell at the Association or warm up stunts on the court or sideline area during [email protected] player warm-up if an alternate area is available. If no appropriate alternate area is available, the coach FIRST CORBIN FINANCIAL/KHSAA must take reasonable precautions to minimize the SPORTSMANSHIP PROGRAM risk for participants; Note: See suggestions in Information for the First Corbin/KHSAA Sportsmanship Coaches Responsibilities; Program went out to guidance counselors and athletic Rule 2-1-10 states: Spirit participants must remain directors in late January.