Coach-Catcher Electronic Communication Allowed for High School Softball in 2025
One-way communication between the coach and catcher will be allowed in high school softball in 2025.
“Category: Rules”
Equipment-Related Risk Minimization Part of High School Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes for 2025
Risk minimization related to equipment was at the forefront of high school boys lacrosse rules changes for 2025.
Substances Allowed for Grips on Non-Wood Bats Clarified for High School Baseball in 2025
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) baseball rule changes for 2025 include a clarification of allowable substances that can be used for non-wood bats.
NCAA Track and Field/Cross Country Rule Proposals
The NCAA Track and Field and Cross Country rules proposals include a recommendation for shoes that would be aligned with World Athletics Rules.
NFHS Mandates Neck Laceration Protectors in High School Ice Hockey
All high school ice hockey players will now be required to wear a neck laceration protector – in its original manufactured state and as intended by the manufacturer – during competition.
Logos, Mascots Can Be Displayed on High School Basketball Uniforms in 2024-25
High school basketball jerseys will be permitted to use a logo or mascot displayed on the front, starting with the 2024-25 season.
High School Wrestling Rule Changes for 2024-25 Impact Mats, Scoring/Scorebooks
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) made high school wrestling rule changes for the 2024-25 season that will impact wrestling mats and scoring/scorebooks.
Fee Increase Part of Changes to NFHS Authenticating Mark Program; Other Rules Update
Upcoming changes to the National Federations of State High School Associations (NFHS) Authenticating Mark Program (AMP) were addressed by CEO Dr. Karissa Niehoff at the annual Team Sports Conference hosted by the Sports Fitness & Industry Association (SFIA) on April 16 in Indianapolis.
NCAA Division I Schools Allowed More Involvement in Securing NIL Deals
The NCAA Division I Council gave schools the ability to have more involvement in securing NIL deals for student-athletes, effective August 1, 2024.
Models of Easton Hype Fire Baseball Bat Disallowed for Use in Perfect Game Events
The Perfect Game baseball organization has suspended use of the Easton Hype Fire drop-5 bats in its events as of April 8, 2024.