COLUMBUS, OHIO (January 14, 2022) – The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to add girls wrestling and boys volleyball as emerging sports beginning with the 2022-23 school year. In addition, the board voted to move girls and boys lacrosse out of the emerging sports category into the list of OHSAA … Continued
SPARKS, MARYLAND (December 8, 2021) – USA Lacrosse and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) issued a statement regarding the implementation of shoulder pads for boys field players being designed for lacrosse and meeting NOCSAE standard ND200 taking effect January 1, 2022: At this time, the implementation date requiring that shoulder pads designed … Continued
NSGA annual check with national governing bodies on rule changes for 2022.
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
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
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
The specifications for the women’s fast-pitch softball will be standardized between NCAA, NFHS and USA Softball.
NFHS Girls Lacrosse equipment rule changes for the 2022 season.
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
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
