CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (July 6, 2026) – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Board of Regents has officially voted to elevate women’s flag football to championship sport status during the 2027-28 academic year. The approval comes amid unprecedented growth for women’s flag football at both the high school and collegiate levels. Overall female participation has … Continued
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (June 19, 2026) – The National Administrative Council (NAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has approved women’s flag football as the NAIA’s 30th championship sport, elevating the sport from invitational to championship status beginning with the 2026-27 academic year and culminating in the inaugural NAIA Women’s Flag Football National Championship … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 17, 2026) — Davis Whitfield, who has served as chief operating officer (COO) of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for the past 11 years, has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the NFHS, effective August 1, 2026. Whitfield was among three finalists who were interviewed by the … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 15, 2026) – As the 2025-26 school year came to a close, several reports surfaced dealing with budget shortages in school districts that threatened a reduction or elimination of school-based athletics programs. From Wyoming to New Jersey and Pennsylvania – and other states in between – school leaders are trying to keep … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 8, 2026) –The NCAA, RQ+ and the Professional Association of Volleyball Officials are pleased to launch the Volleyball Line Judge Initiative, a strategic effort developed in response to concerns raised by conference commissioners regarding the availability of registered and trained volleyball line judges. Through this initiative, the NCAA national coordinator of officials, … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 8, 2026) – The NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Rules Subcommittee and the Division II and III Rules Committee recommended that the standard game balls should be fluorescent green or yellow by the 2026-27 academic year. That would become a requirement by the 2027-28 academic year. All rules changes must be approved … Continued
On April 27th in Indianapolis the NCAA and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) discussed upcoming and potential rule changes in various sports.
NCAA Men’s Basketball Considers Change from Halves to Quarters.
The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) approved the use of NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) deals for student-athletes for the 2026-27 school year but rejected the use of a shot clock in boys and girls varsity basketball.
The NFHS Board of Directors has approved the adoption of an NFHS Position Statement.