NFHS Addresses Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) with New Course, User Experience
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has addressed NIL in high school sports with a new, free course and user experience.
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NFHS First High School Sports Participation Survey in Three Years Shows Slight Decline
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) released its 2021-22 High School Athletics Participation Survey. It is the first NFHS participation report since 2018-19 and showed a decline of 4 percent after two COVID-affected years.
NAERA Releases 2022 Helmet Reconditioning Letter
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2022) – 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. The text of the letter is below: September 1, 2022 NAERA (National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association), NOCSAE (National OperatingCommittee … Continued
NJCAA Adds Seven New Members
The NJCAA had 7 schools add athletic programs for the 2022-23 school year and they will be eligible for the postseason in 2023-24.
NCAA Baseball Requires Visible “Pitch Clocks” by 2024 in Division I
NCAA baseball approved modifications to its pitch clock rules and required visible on-field pitch clocks by 2024 in Division I and 2025 in Division II and III.
NCAA Softball Approves Use of Double First Base in 2022-23
NCAA softball approved experimental use of a double first base in 2022-23 and required all sideline and home run fences be padded by 2027.
NCAA, NFHS Baseball Decertify Stinger Bat Model
NCAA baseball decertifies the Stinger Bat Company 33-inch model of the Missile II for use in any NCAA baseball competition.
NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rule Changes for 2023
NFHS boys lacrosse rule changes for 2023 include the crosse of the stick and appropriate lacrosse shoes.
Multi-Color Gloves, Jewelry Among NFHS Softball Rules Changes For 2023
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 12, 2022) — Glove-color restrictions and jewelry were part of the rules changes proposed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Softball Rules Committee and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors for the 2023 season. Color restrictions for gloves and mitts were loosened as part of Rule 1-4-1. Previously, … Continued
Catcher’s Masks, Jewelry Part of 2023 NFHS Baseball Rules Changes
NFHS baseball rules changes for the 2023 season catcher’s mask eye shields to be attached at the time of manufacture and they must be clear.