[EKUAlum05]

neutral sites are the dumbest idea ever.

I actually have always been a fan of neutral sites for the Semi's only. Kentucky is a very long state, with pretty crappy roads, and you have too many crappy facilities for schools.

With that said...

Most likely will never happen. 

Going to be tough to slice that pie for the gate and concessions four ways. KHSAA would want their cut to facilitate and oversee, you have the two participants, and then obviously the host school.

The RPI system at least gives the KHSAA a scapegoat. When homefield advantage was literally predicated on "Even or Odd" it was a lot worse.

What I will say is this... there are a good number of schools who do not have the facilities that should be allowed to host a Semi-Finals game. This should be addressed. Playing at home is one thing, but when the visiting team doesn't have room to get dressed or the visiting team's fans don't have enough room to sit more than 200 fans, that should not occur in a game deciding who plays for a Championship.

The KHSAA should be able to deem if a school is eligible to host the Semi-Finals before the season. Either the school is deemed eligible or they will be responsible for sourcing an alternate site that is eligible. If that site is across town or an hour away, it is still their responsibility to negotiate an agreement by the Monday of Semi's week. If they are unable to secure an approved facility they forfeit the right to host.

Requirements That Must be Submitted and Approved prior to the Season:
- Proof of Ample On-Site and Handicapped Parking and a contingency parking plan for overflow.
- Proof of designated visitor seating for a minimum of 800 fans 
- Proof of functioning restrooms in compliance of ADA properly accessible from visitor seating.
- Proof of an approved playing condition surface. Either turf or a maintained approved grass surface.
- For grass surfaces, proof of fully functioning drainage system.
- Proof/Plan of ample visitor dressing area with proper restrooms and safe storage.
- Proof of ample press box access/space for visiting radio crew and visiting coaches/spotters. Confirmation of Wifi access and power.
- Proof of agreements and contingency plan for Security & EMS.
- Fully functioning play clocks and scoreboards.