Ohio High School Athletic Association 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus OH 43214 | FAX: 614-267-1677 . 1] Bat Specifications. 18. Athletics. April 17 to May 6 (Officials) the Baseball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period. Its reasonable price and durability make it an attractive bat for any high school slugger. INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 5, 2018) The elimination of the requirement for the entire pivot foot to be in contact with the pitchers plate is among the changes approved for the 2018-19 high school baseball season. The change also enabled the blind draw to be conducted for Regions 1-16 for first-round matchups, and the second round to be played at the same site during the same weekend. The 2019 KHSAA/Whitaker Bank State Baseball Tournament []. The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving football realignment and revisions to the RPI calculations, as well as the placement of Jenkins in Region 14 for basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball. The Board of Control approved a motion during Wednesdays meeting at the KHSAA Offices for the Association to continue offering Field Hockey as a sanctioned-sport. The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) Rankings are now available on the Associations website (https://khsaa.org/rpi-ratings-percentage-index/) following a thorough development and implementation process. Reviews claim that the bat only has average pop. The price for this bat is well below that of its competitors. In addition to continuing to sanction field hockey, the motion included a visible commitment from the Association to attempt to promote and monitor growth, and regular reporting to the Board, as well as an amendment to the sanctioning policy to be drafted to allow the Board to make an exception to its required [], FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2019. OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Media outlets are responsible for the actions of all individuals representing their organization, including compliance with KHSAA policies and procedures. The clinic is required for ALL coaches at each school, head or assistant, paid or unpaid. Football was one of 12 offerings to show an increase from the previous year, breaking a trend of declining participation for the last three years by adding 202 new student-athletes [freshmen, JV, varsity] during the 2019-20 season to remain the states most popular sport with 13,277 rostered participants. Administrators will available via email. By-Law Article XIX Field Hockey. The KHSAAs online media credentialing system for the Spring Sports Championships (Archery, Bass Fishing, Tennis, Track & Field, Baseball and Softball) is now live, and can be accessed by going to credentials.khsaa.org. It takes home our crown for having the biggest sweet spot. . April 11 May 7 the Clinic may be viewed by officials for the late fee ($30) during this period. To view, please use the link below: https://khsaa.org/baseball-semi-state-region-pairings-and-rotation/ Sites for Semi-State games are being finalized by the KHSAA and will be released once confirmed as the KHSAA Board of Control desires for these contests to be conducted on collegiate facilities. Baseball RPI Link Softball RPI Link TIE-BREAKER FOR DISTRICT SEEDS We continue to get questions about seeding procedures and which game counts toward breaking a tie. This roster entry can be done by syncing yourGame Changer account with your MaxPreps account. Multiple stories of this bat cracking or denting within its first few days of use make us question its durability. We are very thankful to our friends with the Colorado High School Athletic Association [], RPI Calculation Example using Ashland Blazer 2018 Football Regular Season, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2019. Will be continually reviewed as more data is available regarding school resumption or cessation, and activities being conducted in alignment with CDC and state and local [], For member schools, the clinics are located on the School Log-in Page. A 31" bat has to be BBCOR labeled. Share . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 25, 2018 The Board of Control conducted its first meeting of the 2018-19 academic year on Thursday, September 20 at the Association offices. Form 2 - Player Agreement. The Marucci Cat 8 has the best value of any BBCOR bat because it hovers around the middle of the pack as far as price is concerned and gets great reviews from young players who use it. . The ACP technology creates a light feeling when swinging the bat. - Wednesday, May 25, 2022. For this reason, it is important that . The semifinals and finals will be played in the afternoon, followed by home games for the Legends both evenings. INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 27, 2019) The role of the designated hitter in high school baseball has been expanded to give coaches an additional option for the 2020 season. In 2011, college baseball switched from BESR certified bats to BBCOR bats in order to protect its players and the integrity of the game. OSAA Practice Model. February 22 to April 6 (Officials) the Baseball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period. Since the pitcher may not blow into their hands on a cold day, are there options? The timing is a little demoralizing because Canario broke out in 2022, slugging 37 home runs in 125 games across three levels. Three-piece bats are relatively new, and Louisville Slugger has a good one on the market in the Louisville Slugger 2021 Select. In partnership with our State Department of Education, the Governors office, our member schools, the NFHS and similar to many other state associations, KHSAA staff has been directed to work remotely from home until at least April 10 (revised 4/2/20). On 3/2/2020, the 2020 Meta Prime in a 33-inch is also illegal for play in NFHS. High school leagues followed suit the next year requiring all hitters to use BBCOR bats. The style is simple, but its slick all-black design is attractive to many young high school players. Also, if your player does not have his own bat, he will have to borrow from teammates. The rules enforcing BBCOR standards have been in place from around 2012. As a result of those continued meetings and review of current and evolving literature, changes have been made to the RTA/RTP and RTA/RTP form and those changes are located at, https://khsaa.org/resources/Covid19/CovidResumptionofSports/ApprovedVersion/kma-covid-rtp-algorithm.pdf. The weight of the bat is well-distributed. The KHSAA Board of Control has approved the RPI to be used as a tiebreaking/contest result mechanism to decide seeded district games not played by the deadline. 2020 NFHS Baseball Rules Interpretations: 2/18/2020: 2020 Baseball Chapter Meeting Guide: 2/13/2020: The Baseball NFHS Part 2 Test will be available online from March 20 until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday, April 3. Highschool Bat Rules By JUMBOTRON, February 14, 2017. ET. At the same time the performance of a player with a BBCOR bat can be compared to players with wood bats, which is great, as the MLB only allows for wood bats. We appreciate the understanding of our membership and various constituencies. As a result of those continued meetings and review of current and evolving literature, changes have been made to the RTA/RTP and RTA/RTP form and those changes are located at https://khsaa.org/resources/Covid19/CovidResumptionofSports/ApprovedVersion/kma-covid-rtp-algorithm.pdf. The quality of the bat does, to an extent, affect the distance batted balls travel and the velocity at which they exit the barrel. They are also keenly aware of the first priority of nearly everyone in the education community, that being a full year [], 02/22/23 Baseball Online Rules Clinic for Coaches & Officials Now Available, 01/23/23 Spring Sports Postseason Dates, 01/18/23 Board of Control Approves Football Realignment, RPI Revision, Jenkins Placement in Region 14, Approved final football alignment for 2023 and 2024 seasons, 12/19/22 KHSAA Announces NFHS State Coach of the Year Honorees for 2021-22 Seasons, 09/01/22 NFHS Decertified Use of Matte Military Green Stinger Bat, 07/11/22- Prohibition of Jewelry Removed in High School Baseball Rules, 06/28/22 Official of the Year Winners Announced for Winter, Spring Sports, 2022 State Baseball All Tournament Team and Awards, 06/11/22- Kopser, Gloyd Named 2021-22 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year, 06/08/22 2022 Clarks Pump-N-Shop Baseball, Softball State Tournaments to Conclude This Weekend, 06/02/22 Track & Field, Baseball, Softball Set to Kick Off in 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for Coaches & Officials Now Available, 01/21/22- Board Adopts Change to Baseball Season for 2022, 01/19/22- Board of Control approves expansion of State Qualifiers and Teams, Realignment of Basketball Region 4, Declines to adopt Basketball Shot Clock and Expands Baseball and Softball Seasons, 12/08/21- KHSAA Announces NFHS State Coach of the Year Honorees for 2020-21 Seasons, 10/08/21- Changes in COVID-19 RTA/RTP Implemented Per SMAC Guidance, 07/13/21 Spring Officials, Supervisor of the Year Winners Announced, 07/09/21 Adjustment Made to Pre-Pitch Sequence in High School Baseball, 2021 State Baseball All Tournament Team and Awards, 06/15/21 State Baseball Tournament Resumes Wednesday at Legends Field, 2021 State Baseball Event Timeline and Schedule, 05/25/21 Baseball and Softball State Tournament Draws Set for Thursday, 05/11/21 Baseball & Softball Reminders For Postseason, 05/10/21- Senate Bill 128: Supplemental School Year Program Additional Guidance Related to NCAA, 04/23/21 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Forfeiture Process Clarified in 2020-21 High School Basketball Rules Changes, 04/29/20- Revised Covid-19 Policies and Guidance Issued, May 1 to May 31, 04/21/20- Spring Sports Cancellation, Basketball Events Not To Be Resumed, 04/06/20 Baseball Nominations Sought for Midway Student-Athlete of the Year, 03/13/20- (revised 04/02/20 and 4/17/20)- Athletic Dead Period Instituted for Athletic Programs in All Sports and Sport-Activities Due to Covid-19, 03/30/20- Status of KHSAA Sponsored Events and Deadlines, https://khsaa.org/athletic-dead-period-instituted-for-athletic-programs-in-all-sports-and-sport-activities/, https://khsaa.org/03-19-20-spring-sport-activity-tryout-window-postponed-for-now/, https://khsaa.org/spring-football-practice-eliminated-for-2020-for-high-and-middle-schools/, 03/23/20 NFHS Part 2 Exam Now Online for Baseball & Softball Umpires, 03/16/20- Update on KHSAA Office Opening/Closing and Staff Availability, 03/03/20 SAFETY NOTICE Bat Decertified and Ruled Non-Compliant for NFHS Rules; NOCSAE Ball Reminder, Middle School Play, 02/25/20 Safety Concerns and Baseball Requirements for 2020 season, 02/24/20 Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available, 02/19/20 Board of Control Votes to Keep Field Hockey as a KHSAA-Sanctioned Sport, 09/30/19 Official KHSAA RPI Rankings Unveiled, 09/23/19- KHSAA and Midway University Expand Student-Athlete Awards Program, 06/27/19 Expanded Designated Hitter Role Coming to High School Baseball, 06/06/19 First Logan Billings Scholarships Awarded, 06/04/19 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Baseball and KHSAA Softball State Tournaments Set For Lexington, 05/21/19 Advance Tickets for Spring Championships Now Available, https://khsaa.org/2019-whitaker-bankkhsaa-ticket-sales-information/, 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Ticket Sales Information, 05/09/19 Kentucky Proud Park to Host Final Semi-State Games, 05/08/19 Board Approves BA/FP Semi-State Sites, Adopts Spectator Conduct Policy, 04/22/19 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Baseball and KHSAA Softball State Tournament Draws Set for Tuesday, 04/18/19 Spring Sports Championship Media Credentials, 04/01/19 KHSAA.org Now Features Enhanced Stat Offerings for Baseball, Softball, 2019 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament, 2019 State Baseball All Tournament Team and Awards, Semi-State Baseball and Softball Umpire Rotation, State Baseball and Softball Umpire Rotation, 03/19/19 Pitch Count Submission / Postseason Semi-Site Rotation, https://khsaa.org/baseball-semi-state-region-pairings-and-rotation/, 03/18/19 NFHS Part 2 Exam Online for Baseball and Softball Officials, Baseball Semi-State Region Pairings and Rotation, 02/25/19 KHSAA to Award Fourth Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships at Boys Sweet 16, 02/11/19 Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available, 11/14/18 Board of Control Adjusts 2019 Fall Seasons, Sets State Championship Sites, 09/25/18 Board of Control Addresses Future Championship Formats and Schedules in Several Sports, 07/05/18 2018-19 Baseball Rules Changes Focus on Pitching Mechanics, 04/19/18 Baseball Statistical Reporting, 2018 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament, 01/19/18 Baseball Umpire Advanced Camp Registration Now Open, 06/15/17 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Championship Game Moved to 11 AM, 05/05/17 State Softball and Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament Draws to be Held Monday, 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament, 03/30/17 KHSAA Revising Office Hours Effective April 3, 2017, 03/20/17 Baseball Part 2 Test Now Available, 03/08/2017 New Procedure Adopted for Monitoring Pitch Count and Maintaining Baseball Stats for Kentucky Schools, 01/30/17 Baseball Online Rules Clinic Now Available, UK Health Care/Orthopeadics/Sports Medicine, Kentucky Education Development Corporation, 03/02/23- NFHS Announces Soccer Playing Rule Changes, 02/27/23 Recipients Announced for Eighth Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships, 02/22/23 Board of Control Approves Adoption of Girls Wrestling, 02/20/23 Sweet 16 Media Credentials Now Available, 02/16/23 Wrestling State Championships to Kick Off at First Round Sites, 02/14/23 Swimming & Diving State Championships Ready to Start in Lexington, 03/2/23 Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group-NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Being Accepted, 02/07/23- NFHS Announces Field Hockey Playing Rule Changes, 02/03/23- NFHS Announces Volleyball Playing Rule Changes, 02/03/23 Sweet 16 Draw Show Set for Feb. 15 on NFHS Network, 02/03/23 Bowling State Championships Head to Kingpin Lanes in Jeffersontown, 02/02/23- NFHS Announces Football Playing Rule Changes, 01/25/23 Archery Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards, 01/20/23 Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame Reveals Class of 2023, 2023 Approved Final Football Alignment for 2023 and 2024 Playing Seasons, 2023 DRAFT Football Alignment for Final Consideration, 2023 Football Realignment Responses from Membership on Class Boundaries, 12/20/22 Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Released for Basketball, 12/18/22 Applications Being Accepted for Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships for 2022-2023, 12/15/22 Esports Winter State Championships to Cap Off Calendar Year, 12/08/22 Competitive Cheer, Dance State Championships Return to George Rogers Clark, 12/07/22 Official of the Year Winner Announced for Football, 12/07/22 Media Credentials Now Available for Winter Championships, 12/01/22 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine Football State Finals Return to Kroger Field, 11/17/22- Rupp Arena Signs Multi-Year deal to Continue Partnership with KHSAA, 11/16/22 Board of Control Approves Items Passed at Annual Meeting, Distribution of Enrollment Information, Wrestling State First Round Site, 11/16/22 Clarks Pump-N-Shop Expands Partnership as Official Fuel of KHSAA, 11/14/22- Information to Order Football Finals Tickets, 11/15/22 UK Healthcare Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Seeks Nominations for Kentucky Comeback Athlete of the Year Award, 11/10/22 Official of the Year Winner Announced for Volleyball, 11/02/22 Volleyball State Tournament to Continue at George Rogers Clark, 11/01/22 Official of the Year Winner Announced for Soccer, 11/01/22 Official of the Year Winner Announced for Field Hockey, 10/27/22 Cross Country State Championships to Be Held at Bourbon County XC Course, 10/25/22 Soccer State Tournaments to Conclude This Week at Frederick Douglass, 10/22/22 Field Hockey State Tournament to Conclude at Christian Academy-Louisville, 10/18/22- Enough is Enough: Bad Behavior by Coaches, Parents and Fans Must Stop, 10/17/22- KHSAA member school students encouraged to apply for 2023 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year, 10/11/22 Fall Draw Show to Air Wednesday on KHSAA.tv, 10/02/22 Leachman/KHSAA Golf State Finals Head to Bowling Green, 09/23/22 Media Credentials Now Available for Fall Championships, 09/19/22 Initial RPI Rankings Released for Football, 09/13/22 Board of Control Approves Amended Sanctioning Policy, Expansion of Officials Licensing, 09/07/22 Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Released for Volleyball, Soccer, Field Hockey; Stat Leader Reports Released for Football, 09/07/22 Volleyball Nominations Sought For Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Award, 09/06/22 Soccer Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards, 09/02/22 Golf Nominations Sought for Male & Female Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year Awards, 08/19/22 HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open, 08/08/22- Scam Social Media Account Response, 07/25/22- Reminders About Realignment/Reclassification Processes for 2023-24 and beyond (FB, TR, XC), 07/22/22- Board of Control conducts first meeting of 2022-23 year, 07/14/22- Guidance for Officials, Rule Organization Focal Points of 2023 Track and Field/Cross Country Rules Revisions, 07/12/22- Jewelry Permitted in 2023 High School Softball Rules Changes, 06/23/22 Board of Control Approves Agreed Order Involving Bowling Green High School, 06/22/22 Board of Control to Hold Special Meeting on Thursday, 06/10/22- Additional Revisions Announced in COVID Return to Play Protocol, 06/13/22- Bylaw 8 Replacement and Guidance Related to 2021 HB563 (KRS156.070), 05/31/22 KHSAA Tennis State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare to Begin Tuesday, 05/12/22 Bass Fishing State Championship to Begin Friday at Kentucky Dam Marina, 05/12/22 Board of Control approves girls basketball hosting extension, volleyball schedule adjustment, state first-round golf format, 05/03/22- Hair Adornment Use Clarified; Shot Clock Guidelines Adjusted in Basketball Rules, 04/28/22 Spring 2022 KHSAA Esports State Championships Presented by UK HealthCare Slated for Saturday, 04/27/22 KHSAA Student Advisory Group Tabbed for National Student Leadership Summit, 04/19/22 Archery State Championships to Begin Tuesday in Bowling Green, 04/18/22 Pool Markings Focal Point of 2022-23 High School Swimming and Diving Rules Changes, 04/15/22- NCAA Issues Additional COVID Eligibility Guidance for 2023-24, 04/11/22 Official of the Year Winners Announced for Fall Sports, 04/08/22- Information Relative to Bylaw 7 and CSIET, 03/21/22 Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group/NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Now Being Accepted, 03/16/22 UK HealthCare Boys Sweet 16 set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Hair Adornments, Padding Requirements Among Risk-Based Rules Changes Set for High School Spirit in 2022-23, 03/09/22 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls Sweet 16 set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, 03/08/22 Ron Kordes Joins National High School Hall of Fame Class of 2022, 03/07/22 Recipients Announced for Seventh Annual Louis Stout Memorial Scholarships, 03/03/22- Hair Adornments Permitted in High School Soccer.