NOCSAE Summer 2026 Meeting Recap
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) Standards Committee addressed a number of items at its 2026 summer meeting on July 17 in Minneapolis.
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High School Sports Participation Increases for 5th Consecutive Year
High School Sports Participation Increases for 5th Consecutive Year
S + S Expands FAST PLATFORM® Into Canada, Hard Goods
S&S announced the continued expansion of FAST PLATFORM® (FAST), extending service capabilities into Canada.
NCAA Baseball Approves Base Requirements
Rules regarding the bases used during college baseball games were approved by the NCAA Division I Baseball Oversight Committee and the Division II and Division III Playing Rules Oversight Panel for the 2027 season.
Riddell Announces Grant Program
Riddell announced the evolution of Smarter Football, a grant program designed to expand access to advanced equipment and technology while recognizing high school football programs committed to continually improving the experience for their athletes.
Diamond Youth Baseball, Softball Rule Changes for 2027
Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB) and Diamond Youth Softball (DYS), formerly known as Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball, announced their rule changes for the 2027 season.
CHAMPRO Expands Opportunity with Teamwork Grant Program, Summer Recipients Announced
CHAMPRO has expanded opportunities for eight new recipients of its Teamwork Grant Program, which provides support to youth sports organizations that might otherwise lack sufficient funding.
New Era, Little League Extend Partnership
New Era and Little League International announced a multi-year extension of their longstanding partnership.
NAIA Makes Women’s Beach Volleyball a Championship Sport
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has approved Women’s Beach Volleyball as the association’s 31st championship sport, beginning with the 2027 season.
Rawlings Announces First Athletes Unlimited Softball Gold Glove Finalists
Rawlings Sporting Goods announced the first finalists for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL).