Events
This class is available to coaches and teams to learn the SPS process. Registration fee is $75.
THE MIDDLE GRADES CAMP IS FULL
July 14-17, 2026
Registration is $450 per student
Coaches can attend the Conference in Louisville each year. Registration fees range from $185-$225.
Governor's Cup
Click on the logos for more information about these components.
Many of these events require coaches and officials to be certified. See the "Certification" button above.
The Kentucky Governor's Cup is the KAAC flagship event.
Allowing middle schools to compete in District, Regional, and State level competitions each academic season.
Students can take part in Quick Recall, Strategic Problem Solving, Content Assessment, and Written Composition to earn points for their school.
Other Competitions
Click on the event logos for more information about each competition and links to register.
This event is not included in the annual dues. If you register for this event, there is a $100 registration fee.
The Sixth Grade Showcase is an academic event designed to provide a competitive opportunity for Kentucky’s sixth graders, who are sometimes “lost” between elementary (4-5) and middle grades (6-8) Governor’s Cup competition.
Coach and Official Certification is not necessary for this event.
The 2026-27 competition dates are:
- Registration Deadline - Oct 26
- Planning Meeting - Nov 19
- Composition - Dec 1
- Quick Recall/Assessment - Dec 5
This event is included in the annual dues paid by your school or district.
Students/Teams/Districts/Leagues can register at the link below to take part in the Pre-Season Content Assessment Week.
There is no limit to the number of tests each student can take, so if you want to take all subjects, go for it.
The 2026-27 competition dates are:
- Registration Deadline - Oct 15
- Tuesday, Oct 20 - Math & Science
- Wednesday, Oct 21 - Social Studies & General Knowledge
- Thursday, Oct 22 - Language Arts & Arts & Humanities
This event is included in the annual dues paid by your school or district.
General Knowledge isn't part of Governor's Cup, but rather an additional competitive opportunity for Kentucky students. It consists of questions equally balanced among the five Governor’s Cup subject areas of Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Arts/Humanities.
The 2026-27 Middle Grades competition Dates are:
- Registration closes the day before the competition.
- District Level: January 6
- Regional Level: February 3
- State Level: March 10
This event is not included in the annual dues. If you register for this event, there is a $35 registration fee per individual.
Students will compete against each other to earn individual points using a round of Quick Recall questions. No bonus, just toss-up.
The 2026-27 competition Dates are:
- Registration Deadline: Feb 28
- Competition: March 20 (during state finals)
This event is included in the annual dues paid by your school or district.
Teams of up to 5 students work together to complete a multimedia general knowledge exam. Question types include multiple choice, matching, video, and audio clues.
Schools may also enter more than one team of students.
The 2026-27 competition Dates are:
- Registration Deadline: Dec 4
- Competition: Dec 9
Strategic Problem Solving Component Events - MG
