National Sports Organization Rule Changes for 2022
NSGA annual check with national governing bodies on rule changes for 2022.
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NCAA Votes to Expand Women’s Basketball Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (October 14, 2021) – The Division I Women’s Basketball Committee and the Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee voted unanimously on a proposal that would expand the Division I Women’s Basketball Championship field from 64 to 68 teams, effective immediately. The proposal will now advance for consideration by governance committees. A final determination is … Continued
NAERA Releases 2021 Helmet Recommendation Letter
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2021) – 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, 2021 NAERA, NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) … Continued
Baden Continues as Official NAIA Women’s Volleyball
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (September 8, 2021) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) agreed to terms with volleyball manufacturer Baden Sports to extend the current deal to make it the “Official Women’s Volleyball of the NAIA” through December of 2022. The agreement ensures the Baden “Perfection” volleyball will be used exclusively for NAIA postseason play. “Baden has … Continued
Softball Specifications to Change for NCAA Women in 2024
The specifications for the women’s fast-pitch softball will be standardized between NCAA, NFHS and USA Softball.
NFHS Makes Girls Lacrosse Equipment Rule Changes for 2022 Season
NFHS Girls Lacrosse equipment rule changes for the 2022 season.
NCAA Allows One-Way Electronic Communication for Baseball in 2022
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (August 12, 2021) – The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved allowing the use of one-way electronic communication devices for the purpose of calling pitches and plays in baseball. The rule goes into effect for the 2021-22 academic year. Examples of what could be implemented next season include teams being allowed to use an … Continued
Shot Clock Coming to Iowa High School Basketball in 2022-23 Season
BOONE, IOWA (August 10, 2021) – The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) will use the National Federation of State High School Associatons (NFHS) allowance for state adoption to introduce a 35-second shot clock for varsity basketball, required of participating member schools starting in the 2022-23 season. Use of the … Continued
NFHS Announces New President, Board Members for 2021-22
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 21, 2021) – Rob Cuff, executive director of the Utah High School Activities Association (USHAA), is the new president of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for 2021-22. Cuff, the 62nd president of the NFHS, began his one-year term July 2 following the NFHS Summer Meeting, which was held this year in … Continued
Protective Equipment Part of NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes for 2022
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