NSGA Report: National Organization Rule Changes for 2025
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) is conducting its annual check of rule changes for 2025 with sports organizations across the country.
“Category: Rules”
USA Lacrosse Establishing Lacrosse Equipment Council
USA Lacrosse, a recognized sports organization by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the U.S. representative to the sport’s international federation (World Lacrosse), is leading the effort to establish a Lacrosse Equipment Council (LEC).
Three NCAA Emerging Women’s Sports Trending Toward Championship Consideration
Three sports in the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program — acrobatics and tumbling, triathlon and stunt — are trending toward NCAA championship consideration, based on the latest sports sponsorship data released in October.
NSGA Helps You Explain NFHS Authenticating Mark Program Fee Increase in 2025
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2024) – You may be getting questions from your high school customers about the significant increase of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Authenticating Mark Program fees that starts January 1, 2025 and the increased prices of ball purchases. Some of your customers may not be aware … Continued
NAERA Football Shoulder Pad Care Recommendations
The National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association (NAERA) recommends football teams send all shoulder pads used during the past season to a NAERA member for reconditioning once the season is over.
NAERA Guidance on Football Helmets Losing Warning Labels
The National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association (NAERA) has issued guidance on schools and organizations that are experiencing warning labels separating from football helmets that were reconditioned in 2024.
NCAA Shows Growth for Hispanic/Latino Athletes
There has been a 70% increase in Hispanic/Latino participation over the past decade, according to the NCAA.
Pennsylvania High Schools Add Girls Flag Football for 2025-26
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) announced girls flag football will become an officially sanctioned high school sport in the 2025-26 school year.
NAERA Releases 2024 Helmet Reconditioning Letter
The National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association (NAERA) sent out its annual letter from executive director Tony Beam addressing reconditioning and recertification recommendations for football, lacrosse, baseball and softball helmets.
High School Sports Participation Surpasses 8 Million for First Time
More than eight million participants competed in high school sports in the 2023-24 school year – an all-time record and the first time total participation has exceeded the eight-million mark.