INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 9, 2020) – In response to longstanding concerns regarding the wearing of goggles in high school field hockey, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Board of Directors approved a change in the eyewear rule that will take effect with the upcoming 2020 season. Rule 1-6-5 in the NFHS Field Hockey … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 17, 2020) – Women’s wrestling and acrobatics and tumbling will be added to the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program in Division I, the Division I Council decided in a virtual meeting. Members noted that some schools already have committed to adding these sports as part of their strategic plans for athletics and having these … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA and LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2020) – The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) ruled on June 5 that the Schutt Sports Splash Shield for football helmets, as shown below, will be permissible for competition and is compliant with current 2020 NFHS Football Rule 1-5-3c(4) as long as it is clear and has … Continued
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (May 27, 2020) – As together we make our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, USA Hockey has been asked if wearing a helmet with a full clear shield is better than a visor (half-shield) or cage. In addition, many are asking about players wearing a face mask to cover their mouth/nose while practicing … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 20, 2020) —Measures to reduce the risk of injury for participants and to provide an additional scenario for instant replay usage comprise the prominent components of the 2020-21 high school ice hockey rules changes. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Ice Hockey Rules Committee proposed a total of five … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 19, 2020) – The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) released a guidance for opening up high school athletics and activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this guidance, NFHS goes through a three-phased approach for returning to activities. The SMAC of the NFHS advocates that each … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 11, 2020) — A proposal for a national rule mandating a shot clock as well as a proposal to allow a shot clock by state adoption for high school basketball were not approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee at its annual meeting April 14-16. “Information … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 1, 2020) — Use of a soft-padded cap is among 16 rule changes approved in high school water polo for the next two years. All rules revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Water Polo Rules Committee were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors during its virtually … Continued
Changes have financial implications for athletic budgets INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (April 30, 2020) – The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved delaying rules changes in five sports for a year to mitigate the financial impact on athletics budgets in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sports where the implementation will be delayed are baseball, men’s basketball, … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (April 28, 2020) — As the result of a concerted effort to accommodate the growing number of female wrestlers, the 2020-21 high school wrestling rules changes are headlined by significant adjustments to uniforms, weigh-in protocol and appropriate hair-length requirements. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Wrestling Rules Committee met April 5-6 … Continued
