Events
This class is available to coaches and teams to learn the SPS process. Registration fee is $75.
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 elementary schools to compete in District and Regional 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 - Dec 3
- Tuesday, Dec 8 - Math & Science
- Wednesday, Dec 9 - Social Studies & General Knowledge
- Thursday, Dec 10 - 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 Elementary competition Dates are:
- Registration closes the day before the competition.
- District Level: January 27
- Regional/State Level: February 17
Strategic Problem Solving Component Events - EL
