NFHS Issues Memo Regarding Reflective Baseball Shoes

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (April 1, 2021) – The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) was informed by two states about an issue where baseball shoes worn by pitchers with a mirror-like finish on the sole plate cause a glare that is distracting to hitters. Below is part of a memo sent to all state associations … Continued

Spring High School Football Player Mask Requirements

Updated March 8, 2021 DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (February 15, 2021) – Fifteen states and Washington D.C., were planning or still hoping to have an unprecedented spring high school football season. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) wanted to determine which states are requiring players to wear a face covering inside the helmet and over the nose … Continued

Allowance of Religious Headwear Emphasized in High School Rule Changes

By Marty MaciaszekNSGA Director of Communications DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (February 12, 2021) – Permitting religious headwear to be worn without state association approval was an integral part of rule changes in three high school sports which were announced by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Permitting field hockey players to wear face coverings … Continued

US Lacrosse Update on Protective Masks, Shields

SPARKS, MARYLAND (February 2, 2021) – In response to recent questions about the use or requirement of mask wearing in lacrosse, US Lacrosse is reiterating its Return to Play guidance, as established by medical advisors, on this issue. US Lacrosse’s guideline does not mandate the wearing of protective (fabric or medical) masks or helmet shields while playing … Continued

Religious Headwear Highlights NFHS Soccer Rule Changes for 2021-22

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (February 11, 2021) — Religious headwear will now be permitted without state association approval in high school soccer, effective with the 2021-22 season. This change in Rule 4-2 of the NFHS Soccer Rules Book was recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Soccer Rules Committee at its January 18-20 meeting, … Continued

NFHS Field Hockey Rule Changes for 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (February 8, 2021) — Guidance for the use of face masks and the allowance of religious headwear to be worn during play without state association consent are among the most significant rules changes that will take effect with the 2021 high school field hockey season. During its virtual meeting held January 11-13, the National … Continued

Religious Headwear Allowed in High School Volleybal Without State Association Approval

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (February 4, 2021) – High school volleyball players will no longer need to obtain state association approval to wear religious headwear during competition. The rule change highlights three changes approved for the 2021-22 season.  The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Volleyball Rules Committee conducted its annual meeting January 10-12 in a virtual setting and recommended three rules changes that were subsequently approved by the … Continued

NFHS Revises Guidance on COVID Transmission in High School Sports

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (February 2, 2021) – After evaluating experiences of schools participating in high school sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) has revised its May 2020 guidance document with a new “Statement on Risk of COVID-19 During High School Sports.”  Highlighting the revised guidance … Continued

Study Analyzes Impact of Girls High School Lacrosse Headgear

SPARKS, MARYLAND (January 7, 2021) – Findings from a new research study measuring the effects of headgear in high school girls lacrosse indicate headgear is associated with a reduction in the magnitude of overall impacts, but not a change in the rate of impacts, how they occur, or how penalties were administered for impacts sustained during … Continued