The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will be writing playing rules for high school flag football, effective with the 2025-26 season, at the request of its member state associations.
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) held its Summer Standards Meeting in Cleveland on July 26.
Expanding the use of one-way communication devices in baseball, beginning with the 2025 season, was approved by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel.
The NJCAA renewed its basketball contract with Spalding through April 2028.
NCAA baseball proposed the expansion of on-field communication devices for the 2025 season and rule changes were made in water polo and men’s lacrosse.
One-way communication between the coach and catcher will be allowed in high school softball in 2025.
Risk minimization related to equipment was at the forefront of high school boys lacrosse rules changes for 2025.
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) baseball rule changes for 2025 include a clarification of allowable substances that can be used for non-wood bats.
The NCAA Track and Field and Cross Country rules proposals include a recommendation for shoes that would be aligned with World Athletics Rules.
All high school ice hockey players will now be required to wear a neck laceration protector – in its original manufactured state and as intended by the manufacturer – during competition.
