“Category: Rules”

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

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

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.