Double First Base Required for NCAA D-I Softball in 2025-26
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved requiring a double first base to be implemented in softball for the 2025-26 academic year for Division I.
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NOCSAE Extends Youth Football Helmet Standard Implementation
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) extended the effective date of its performance standard for youth football helmets (ND006) by six months to September 1, 2027.
NAIA Approves Women’s Flag Football as Invitational Sport
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (July 27, 2025) – The NAIA’s National Administrative Council (NAC) Executive Committee has approved Women’s Flag Football as an invitational sport for the 2025-26 season — a significant milestone for collegiate flag football, which launched as an emerging sport in the NAIA in 2021. “We’re excited and encouraged by the continued, rapid … Continued
NFHS Survey: Numbers of High School Officials Rising
The number of registered high school sports officials remains above pre-pandemic levels and grew by six percent during the last school year, according to a follow-up survey of 36 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) member state associations that originated in 2018-19.
Javelin Specifications Added to NFHS Track and Field Rule Book
The NFHS Track and Field Rules Committee voted to move the implement construction specifications for javelin into the Track and Field Rules Book, effective with the 2026 season.
Electronic Communication, Umpire Apparel in High School Softball Rule Changes
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced rule changes for high school softball, related to electronic communication, umpire apparel.
NFHS Makes Boys Lacrosse Rule Changes for 2026
The National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) announced rules changes for the 2026 high school boys lacrosse season, including that no defensive player other than a properly equipped goalkeeper can enter the team’s own crease with the perceieved intent of blocking a shot or acting as a goalkeeper.
Double First Base Required in High School Baseball in 2027
Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders.
NCAA Introduces Championship Proposals for Two Women’s Sports
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 26, 2025) – The Division I Council voted to introduce proposals that, if also supported by Divisions II and III, would establish NCAA championships for women’s stunt and women’s acrobatics and tumbling. If the proposals are adopted by all three divisions, championships committees would begin work in stunt and acrobatics and tumbling … Continued
NCAA Officially Adopts Roster Limits
The Division I Board of Directors adopted additional changes to NCAA rules which codify roster limits, including legislated exceptions for current student-athletes whose roster spots would have been impacted by those limits. These changes are effective July 1.