KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES JOURNALJanuary 2020 | Volume 82 Photo by Kendall Shaw JANUARY 2020 | VOLUME 82 | No 6 Perfect Vision CONTENTS As we turn the page into a new year and a new semester, we usher in new optimism and recom- Administrators ............................................................................... 4-8 mit to make the most of the opportunities provided Awards ........................................................................................ 10-11 as we work with the students in our schools and activities. The year 2020 is a year I have been Baseball ...................................................................................... 12-13 thinking about for a long time as it has such a familiar rhythm and provides for the vision of a Basketball ................................................................................... 13-14 successful activity program. Bowling ............................................................................................ 15 It is difficult to think of 2020 without a reference Cross Country ................................................................................. 15 to eyesight. As you get your eyes checked, the goal is to have what is considered optimum vision Debate, Speech & Drama .......................................................... 15-16 as signified by the metric of 20-20 vision. This Executive Board Minutes .......................................................... 22-27 metric reflects the ability to see clearly those items which are close, as well as the ability to Gallery of Champions ....................................................................... 8 see those items on the horizon. The goal of a Guest Essay ..................................................................................... 21 healthy activity program is comparable in this regard as students have the ability to develop KAY ............................................................................................. 16-17 that perfect metric of focus on the task at hand Music ........................................................................................... 17-19 as well as preparation for their future. National Testing Dates ..................................................................... 4 A successful activity program provides benefit for students as it establishes expectations for Officials ......................................................................................... 8-10 students to earn the right to represent their Scholars Bowl .................................................................................. 19 school in competition. These expectations develop the “up close” component as students perform Spirit Groups .............................................................................. 19-20 at acceptable levels academically and socially in our schools and communities. And through Sports Medicine .......................................................................... 11-12 participation, students learn how to push toward Spotlight on Officials ........................................................................ 3 goals, overcome adversity, work collaboratively on a team, and recognize the diversity of a team Student Council ............................................................................... 20 adds depth and breadth to the learning and ulti- Track and Field ............................................................................... 15 mate level of success. This establishes a horizon that is filled with opportunities for our students Volleyball ......................................................................................... 15 as this life learning will prepare them to work and serve in a variety of settings using the skills learned through participation. It is our hope the year 2020 establishes the metric of 20-20 for your students with success “today” and a “tomorrow” Reminder: The KSHSAA office will be closed full of promise for each participant. January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day We wish you the very best for the year ahead, and that as you seek accountability and growth for your students, you will maintain the clarity Notice of Non-Discrimination and the energy needed to support the future success of each in your sphere of influence. It The Kansas State High School Activities Association does not discrimi- is our hope that you, your students and your nate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age schools would realize blessings in abundance in in its programs and activities. Questions regarding this policy should 2020 and beyond. be directed to the Executive Director, Bill Faflick Bill Faflick Executive Director KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION 601 SW Commerce Place | PO Box 495 | Topeka, KS 66601-0495 | Phone: 785-273-5329 | Fax: 785-271-0236 www.kshsaa.org | [email protected] FEATURED ARTICLE KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES JOURNAL Spotlight on Officials: Hosting Officials In any given night officials will make an immeasurable amount of decisions on a given night. Certainly, they will want to try and remember pivotal moments to learn from, but how they were hosted at the event will always be something they can recall. Why? Because it is the first and last thing they experience the night of a game. A friendly welcome, maybe a hotdog, and a heartfelt thanks are things that officials will take home with them and tell other officials about. Officials wanting to work your contests is an admiral goal to attain for any school. There are two aspects to keep in mind for both the official and the school administration. Odds are, this is not the first task of the day for the official. They’ve likely been at work where they left early and drove straight to the venue to work the game. For the school administration, odds are it is not their first task of the day either. They likely have been through a whole school day full of challenges before setting up the venue for the event. Both parties are best served to work together and understand that each will need to be flexible and understanding to produce the best outcome for the student-athletes. PRIOR TO EACH CONTEST • Let the officials know who their partner(s) will be. • Give the officials a number they can call in case of an emergency. • Provide the officials with information about parking location. • Arrange for someone to meet the officials upon arrival and escort them to their dressing room. • Provide a secured place for officials to dress. • Arrange for transportation to the field (if not dressing at the facility). • Go the extra mile to make sure the officials feel welcome and that they will be playing a vital role in the management of the contest. DURING EACH CONTEST • Provide escorts to take officials on and off the field/court. • Identify the person(s) who will assist them with sportsmanship challenges during or following the contest. • Inform the officials of any special activities prior to the game or at halftime. • Introduce the officials to game workers pertinent to the contest (scorer, announcer, chain gang, ball boys, etc.). • Get the proper pronunciation of the officials’ names – DO NOT ANNOUNCE THE OFFICIALS’ HOMETOWNS. • Confirm the clock time with the officials. • Provide for refreshments during halftime and/or postgame. • Ask about any additional needs. • Inform the officials of the location of emergency medical staff (athletic trainer or EMT/EMS). • Make sure all the bench personnel are properly attired. AFTER EACH CONTEST • Have escorts walk the officials to their dressing room after the contest and to their vehicles. • Do not allow unauthorized persons into the officials’ dressing room after the contest. • Check in with the officials – any unusual situations you need to be aware of, any concerns, etc. • Clarify any questions or issues concerning the payment of game fees. Checks should be issued prior to the contest. If policy prevents issuance prior to the contest, make officials aware of when they will receive their payment. • Be sure to thank the officials for their time and efforts on behalf of both schools and the teams, regardless of the outcome of the game. January 2020 3 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Remaining National Testing Dates National testing dates often influence activity scheduling. The Form C-1 and CM/J-1* Confirms following are the remaining dates for this 2019-2020 school year: Students’ Eligibility ACT Test Dates Registration KSHSAA form C1 (Second Semester Eligibility Report) and the companion middle school form, C-M/J1 are now February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 submitted online. Schools will no longer submit the April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 paper version of these forms to the KSHSAA. June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 The links to these forms are still located in the Entry Forms July 18, 2020 June 19, 2020 menu in the same location as the previously used paper forms. The Second Semester Eligibility Report (Form SAT Test Dates Registration C1 or C-M/J1) is due no later than 10 school days after March 14, 2020 February 14, 2020 the conclusion of the first semester. This form identifies students who were listed on the KSHSAA online eligibility May 2, 2020 April 3, 2020 list the first semester, but have subsequently lost KSHSAA June 6, 2020 May 8, 2020 academic eligibility for the second semester. If you have no students to report, you must still submit the online form Advanced Placement Test Dates acknowledging you have no students who lost second