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
By Tom Van JacobsNSGA Marketing Coordinator Dr. Karissa Niehoff of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) recently discussed the state association adoption option for the use of 35-second shot clocks in basketball beginning with the 2022-23 season. The NFHS Board of Directors did not approve a proposal for a national rule mandating … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 20, 2021) – The NCAA men’s and women’s swimming and diving rules committee recommended two proposals related to athletic tape and facilities for the 2021-22 season. The committee recommended permitting the use of kinesiology tape for divers during competition and to standardize the size and distance of pool lines on the bottom of … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 20, 2021) — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS),the national leader and advocate for high school athletics and performing arts programs, and USA Lacrosse, the governing body for lacrosse in the United States, have signed an agreement that affirms the commitment of both organizations to strengthen the collaborative and supportive working relationship … Continued
NFHS will allow a shot clock to be used for high school basketball starting with the 2022-23 season.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 13, 2021) — To maintain the health and safety of goalkeepers, game action will now be stopped in the event a goalkeeper’s skate blade is broken or becomes displaced on the ice surface. This new clause, which was added to Rule 3-3-5, is the most significant of the rules changes recently proposed by … Continued
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (May 7, 2021) – A reminder to lacrosse equipment dealers that the new US Lacrosse rule for shoulder pads for boys and men’s field players will take effect January 1, 2022. All shoulder pads must be designed for lacrosse and meet the NOCSAE ND200 standard for commotio cordis protection. Caitlin Kelley, the Women’s … Continued
A reminder of the high school football and basketball jersey changes which take effect in 2024.
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA (March 26, 2021) – Easton issued an important consumer safety notice regarding its Black Magic 2.0 catcher’s helmets for two reasons: Depending on usage and environment, most consumers will not experience any issues with their Black Magic 2.0 catcher’s helmet. However, to improve safety and performance, Easton asked that consumers STOP USING the Black … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (April 20, 2021) — States will have a choice of 12, 13 or 14 weight classes for both boys and girls competition in high school wrestling, effective with the 2023-24 season. This will be the first separate weight classes established for girls in high school wrestling, and it marks the first time that state associations … Continued
