INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (August 30, 2021) — Modifications introduced to the faceoff rule in high school boys lacrosse during last season as a result of COVID-19 proved to be a major focal point with changes adopted for the 2022 season. The change coincides with addressing risk minimization for the upcoming season, including the newly added requirement of … Continued
NSGA has a recap of the NOCSAE 2021 Summer Standards meeting.
NFHS made two uniform rules revisions in track/cross country for the 2022 season.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 12, 2021) — New softball specifications will go into effect in 2025 and a number of other rule changes affecting equipment and apparel go into effect in the 2022 season in high school softball. The revisions were recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Softball Rules Committee at its … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 7, 2021) – Wearing equipment as intended by manufacturers is one of five Points of Emphasis by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Baseball Rules Committee for the 2022 season. The baseball committee met virtually June 6-8 for its annual rules meeting. Two key issues have been reported to the … Continued
By Dr. Karissa NiehoffNFHS Executive Director INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 7, 2021) –The much-anticipated changes to the fundamental structure of college sports occurred last week when the NCAA suspended its longstanding amateur rules to allow college athletes to monetize their success and profit from their own Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). This action by the NCAA … Continued
The NCAA approved permanent rule changes on uniform patches in all sports effective with the 2021-22 seasons.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 23, 2021) — Wilson Sporting Goods Co., in partnership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association® (NCAA), introduced its new official game ball for the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball championships, as well as the National Invitation Tournament. Featuring the NCAA logo with gold foil embellishments, the Evo NXT will be used beginning with the 2021-22 season. … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 3, 2021) – The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved moving the 3-point line to the international distance of 22 feet, 1¾ inches in women’s basketball, beginning with the 2021-22 season. The NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee proposed the change after studying statistical trends that showed the number of attempted and successful 3-point … Continued
By Dr. Karissa NiehoffNFHS Executive Director INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 2, 2021) – In every rules publication published by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the following statement appears on the first page: “To maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the risk of injury, the National Federation of State … Continued
