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  • Six classification proposal discussed at All-School Summit

    Windsor athletic director Mark Kanagy speaks during the All-School Summit. (Jenn Roberts-Uhlig/CHSAANow.com)
    Windsor athletic director Mark Kanagy speaks during the All-School Summit. (Jenn Roberts-Uhlig/CHSAANow.com)

    DENVER — A sixth classification may well be in CHSAA’s future, but it won’t be coming in the next two-year cycle.

    Mark Kanagy, the athletic director at Windsor, presented the possibility of adding a classification to his peers gathered at the association’s All-School Summit on Thursday. His 16-person committee, tasked with exploring the future of classification structure, is set to present recommendations to CHSAA’s Classification and League Organizing Committee (CLOC) soon.

    Any change to the state’s classification structure would need to come from CLOC and then be voted upon by the membership.

    While Kanagy stressed multiple times that “there is no way we go to six classifications in the next cycle,” he did say that an additional class could be added with the two-year cycle which starts in 2016-17. Still, Kanagy’s committee is only exploratory, seeking to determine if a move to six classes should be made.

    “We’re planning for growth,” Kanagy told the meeting.

    CHSAA last has a sixth classification with Class 6A from 1990-93. Since then, more than 100 new schools have joined the association.

    Over the past year and a half, Kanagy’s committee has looked at a number of factors, including:

    • Socioeconomic status
    • Rural vs. metro
    • Finances
    • Participation
    • Win/loss percentage
    • A school’s entry or selection process

    It is possible that a sixth class is added in 2016-17, but the move is more likely to happen when the association reaches 384 member schools. Currently, 346 schools are part of CHSAA. At 384 schools, six classifications could be evenly divided into 64.

    CHSAA commissioner Paul Angelico said that if a move to six classes were to take place, “there aren’t more than maybe two sports that would have six classes.”

    Football, of course, already has seven classifications, including 8-man and 6-man.

  • NFHS and PlayOn! launch NFHS Network

    INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and PlayOn! Sports (PlayOn) today announce the official launch of the NFHS Network, an all-digital network that will expand coverage of high school sports and performing arts events through the Internet at NFHSnetwork.com.

    With coverage of boys and girls sports and activities initially in at least 28 states during the 2013-14 school year, the NFHS Network becomes the largest aggregated destination for coverage of high school sports in the country. Through a subscription-based digital service available at NFHSnetwork.com, more students, parents and fans will be able to watch high school sports than ever before.

    NFHS member associations in the following states have finalized agreements and will be a part of the NFHS Network as the 2013-14 season begins: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

    In addition, member associations in a number of other states are close to completing agreements and are expected to join the NFHS Network soon.

    “We believe this is one of the greatest opportunities in the 94-year history of the NFHS as we are able to take advantage of new technology and showcase high school sports and performing arts on a national scale,” said Bob Gardner, NFHS executive director. “We are excited to provide viewership opportunities for fans of high school sports that have never existed before. The NFHS Network will help showcase our primary mission of expanding participation and opportunities for involvement in education-based interscholastic sports and performing arts activities.”

    Postseason games in all sports sponsored by states in the NFHS Network will be available online on the Network, except for select championship events for which state associations have existing television contracts with other media partners. Viewing opportunities for NFHS Network events will be posted in the coming months at NFHSnetwork.com.

    The NFHS Network will build on the past success of PlayOn’s high-quality coverage of high school sports at the state level. PlayOn currently streams nearly 30,000 events per school year and has worked with 32 state associations and sections in 26 states.

    “Teaming up with the NFHS is a natural progression to build a truly national high school sports platform while honoring the local communities that support them,” said David Rudolph, PlayOn! Sports chief executive officer. “Our mission is to serve the current and future generations of student-athletes, support and encourage their participation and make their performances accessible to their friends, family and fans on every media platform they use.”

    The NFHS Network is a joint venture between the NFHS and PlayOn! Sports and will be governed and overseen by a combination of NFHS and PlayOn executives.

    “Ultimately, we want to make the NFHS Network the most treasured and trusted source for high school athletics,” Gardner said.

  • Valor Christian’s football season-opener to be shown on ESPN2

    Valor Christian's Christian McCaffrey. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)
    Valor Christian’s Christian McCaffrey (5). (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)

    Valor Christian will open its defense of the Class 5A football championship on ESPN2 against California’s Central High School on Aug. 24.

    The game, to be played on the Eagles’ campus in Highlands Ranch, is part of the ESPN High School Football Kickoff. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.

    It will the first game for new coach Rod Sherman, who takes over following six seasons as offensive coordinator. Sherman, also the school’s athletic director, replaces Brent Vieselmeyer, who is now co-defensive coordinator at Houston Baptist University.

    Central, from Fresno, went 11-3 last season and lost in the CIF Central Section Division I championship.

    Valor was 12-2 in 2012, and beat Cherokee Trail 9-0 for the 5A title last December. They are led by dynamic running back and Stanford commit Christian McCaffrey.

    The Eagles have won four-consecutive championships over three different classifications. Prior to last season’s title, Valor won 4A in 2011 and 2010, and captured 3A in 2009.

  • CHSAA set to begin 93rd year in sports

    Official practice begins August 5 for boys’ golf; August 12 for all others

    AURORA — The Colorado High School Activities Association and its 343 member schools open the 93rd school year with Boys’ Golf official practice on August 5. All other sports start officially on August 12. Student athletes in Cross Country, Field Hockey, Boys’ Golf, Football, Girls’ Gymnastics, Boys’ Soccer, Softball, Boys’ Tennis, Volleyball and Spirit anxiously await that starting date.

    “The beginning of any new sports season practice remains one of the most exciting days in a student’s life, but the first fall practice is always a little bit more special. High school sports and that first day of practice offer each of us the chance to get back to the community-based roots that high school sports provide. Look around the state and you will see that each school is the hub of the activities in its neighborhood and community,” CHSAA Commissioner Paul Angelico said.

    Teams may start scrimmages on August 8 for Boys’ Golf, August 12 for Softball, August 15 Boys’ Tennis and August 22 for the rest of the sports. The first contest for Boys’ Golf is August 8 for Boys’ Golf, August 15 for Boys’ Tennis August 16 for Softball and August 29 for all other sports. Football teams, with approval from the CHSAA Office may play a Week Zero game if certain criteria have been met.

    In May, 1921, a group of superintendents and principals met in Boulder and organized the Colorado High School Athletic Conference. The purpose of this organization was to better regulate and develop the interscholastic school athletic program.

    There were nine leagues by the time the first constitution was published, including the Northern, North Central, Western Slope, Suburban, Southeastern, Arkansas Valley, South Central and San Juan Basin leagues.

    The first champions crowned that school year were Colorado Springs in football, Greeley in basketball, and Fort Collins in track and field.

    In 1924, the Colorado High School Athletic Conference joined the National Federation of State High School Associations and has remained an active member of that organization ever since.

    Loveland’s R.W. Truscott was the Association’s first president and Eaton’s J.C. Casey its first secretary (commissioner). Truscott replaced Casey as secretary in December, 1926 and held that post until July, 1948 when Glenn T. Wilson became commissioner. Ray C. Ball took over the commissioner’s post in 1966 and remained in the office until August, 1986 when Ray Plutko assumed the duties. Bob Ottewill became the Association’s sixth commissioner in July, 1990, followed by Bill Reader who served as Commissioner from 2002 until 2010. Angelico assumed the reins on July 1, 2010

    The CHSAA has had 58 presidents dating back to 1921. Its current president, Centauri High School Principal Curt Wilson, is in the first year of a two-year term as president.

    The Association enters the year with few changes on staff. Paul Angelico, a 25-year member of the staff, is Commissioner. Assistant Commissioners Bert Borgmann and Tom Robinson are in their 26th and 13th years on the staff, respectively. Meanwhile, Bethany Brookens and Harry Waterman are in their sixth year with the Association. Bud Ozzello enters is in his fourth year on the staff. Jenn Roberts-Uhlig is now in her second year on the staff, while Ryan Casey joins the staff as Director of Web Services this year.

    Malinda Arensdorf serves as administrative assistant to Waterman, while Kim Rose (Angelico), Lisa Cunningham (Borgmann), Kenzie Hewson (Brookens), Jane Boudreau (Roberts-Uhlig), Audra Cathy (Ozzello) and Monica Tillman (Robinson) work in concert with the other administrators. Bookkeeper Donna Coonts and mail room coordinator Sharon Garcia round out the Association staff.

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    Defending fall state champions and first state champions

    Sport First champion Defending champion(s) Class
    Boys cross country Boulder (1951) Lyons 2A
    University 3A
    Coronado 4A
    Mountain Vista 5A
    Girls cross country Pueblo East (1978) Hotchkiss 2A
    Holy Family 3A
    The Classical Academy 4A
    Monarch 5A
    Field Hockey Colorado Academy (1997) Colorado Academy –
    Football Colorado Springs (1921) Fleming 6-man
    Hoehne 8-man
    Cedaredge 1A
    Kent Denver 2A
    Silver Creek 3A
    Monarch 4A
    Valor Chrisitan 5A
    Boys Golf Denver East (1947) Kent Denver 3A
    Pueblo South 4A
    Regis Jesuit 5A
    Gymnastics Bear Creek (1974) Elizabeth 4A
    Broomfield 5A
    Boys soccer Cherry Creek (1975) Colorado Academy 3A
    Battle Mountain 4A
    Boulder 5A
    Softball Boulder (1987) Strasburg 3A
    Pueblo East 4A
    Loveland 5A
    Spirit (Cheer) Montbello (1991) Cheyenne Wells 2A
    Manitou Springs 3A
    Air Academy 4A
    Grandview 5A
    Spirit (Poms) Greeley West (1992) Vail Christian 2A
    Clear Creek 3A
    Evergreen 4A
    Arapahoe 5A
    Spirit (Co-ed) Widefield (1993) Strasburg 3A
    Dakota Ridge 5A
    Spirit (Jazz) Heritage (1996) Golden –
    Spirit (Hip Hop) Rampart (2009) Monarch –
    Boys Tennis Pueblo Central (1927) Cheyenne Mountain 4A
    Cherry Creek 5A
    Volleyball Mitchell (1975) Weldon Valley 1A
    Lutheran 2A
    Valley 3A
    Cheyenne Mountain 4A
    Doherty 5A

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    CHSAA Administrative Staff and Major Assignments

    Paul Angelico, Commissioner (Classification and League Organization Committee, Board of Directors, Legislative Council, Budget, Hardship Waivers, Handbook, Personnel)

    Bert Borgmann, Assistant Commissioner (Baseball, Basketball, Gymnastics, Hall of Fame, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, New Schools, Programs, State Records/Championship Results, Trophies & Awards, Foreign Waivers)

    Tom Robinson, Assistant Commissioner (Golf, Officials, Officials’ Fees Committee, Sportsmanship, Sportsmanship Seminars, Officials’ Organizations)

    Bethany Brookens, Assistant Commissioner (Field Hockey, Tennis, Music, Skiing, Swimming, Volleyball, Cooperative Programs, Title IX, Equity, Participation Survey)

    Harry Waterman, Assistant Commissioner (Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Student Council, NFHS Section 6, Playoff Sites, Tournament Playoff & Finance, CADA Liaison)

    Bud Ozzello, Assistant Commissioner (Softball, Soccer, Speech, Ice Hockey, Coaching Registration, Sanctioned Events, Office Manager)

    Jenn Roberts-Uhlig, Assistant Commissioner (Cross Country, Spirit, Track & Field, Corporate Relations, Recognition Programs, Academic Team/All-State, Sports Medicine, Junior High/Middle Schools, New Athletic Directors Meeting)

    Ryan Casey, Director of Web Services (CHSAANow.com; Technology Advancement, CHSAA.org)

  • Photo gallery: Student Leadership Camp in Fort Collins

    Last week, 500 students ventured to the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins to attend CHSAA’s student leadership camp.

  • One student’s view of the Student Leadership Camp

    Council P at the Student Leadership Camp in Fort Collins.
    Council P at the Student Leadership Camp in Fort Collins.

    I would just like to share how #IMPACTful this year’s Student Leadership Camp was to my future and for my school. What an amazing, life-changing experience!

    Student Council State Camp was so incredible. I have never met such a wonderful group of people in my life. I made so many new friends that I didn’t know before Monday and now I see several of them creating a life-long friendship with me, and the rest of my council.

    The people I met this week are such amazing leaders and it was so inspiring to see how quickly and easy it was for so many strangers to gather, and, after four days together, create such a powerful bond. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer!

    I would like to thank everyone for making such a great #IMPACT on me and my future. We are all wonderful leaders and we have the power to make the overall difference! Thank you for making the difference in me — I plan to visit again next year, and also hope to become a JC after I graduate!

    This camp meant so much to me. Thank you and everyone involved for all the hard work! It truly does pay off!

    Jacklyn O’Neill is a junior class representative for Falcon High School’s student council.

    Falcon High School's representatives to the Student Leadership Camp.
    Falcon High School’s representatives to the Student Leadership Camp.

  • 2013 cross country bulletin

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    https://old.chsaanow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cross-country-2013.pdf

  • 2013 spirit bulletin

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    https://old.chsaanow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Spirit-2013.pdf

  • 2013 boys soccer bulletin

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    https://old.chsaanow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Soccer-Bulletin-Boys-2013.pdf

  • 2014 girls basketball recruiting commitments

    A on-going list of college basketball commitments from girls high school athletes in Colorado’s class of 2014. Send additions, along with position, height and weight, to rcasey@chsaa.org.

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