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
A look at the 2021 NFHS-NCAA Rules Meeting.
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
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
