Pennsylvania High Schools Add Girls Flag Football for 2025-26
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) announced girls flag football will become an officially sanctioned high school sport in the 2025-26 school year.
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NAERA Releases 2024 Helmet Reconditioning Letter
The National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association (NAERA) sent out its annual letter from executive director Tony Beam addressing reconditioning and recertification recommendations for football, lacrosse, baseball and softball helmets.
High School Sports Participation Surpasses 8 Million for First Time
More than eight million participants competed in high school sports in the 2023-24 school year – an all-time record and the first time total participation has exceeded the eight-million mark.
NFHS to Write Playing Rules for High School Flag Football
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) will be writing playing rules for high school flag football, effective with the 2025-26 season, at the request of its member state associations.
NOCSAE Summer Standards Meeting Recap
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) held its Summer Standards Meeting in Cleveland on July 26.
NCAA Baseball, Track and Field Rule Changes
Expanding the use of one-way communication devices in baseball, beginning with the 2025 season, was approved by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel.
NJCAA Renews Basketball Contract with Spalding
The NJCAA renewed its basketball contract with Spalding through April 2028.
NCAA Rules Updates for Baseball, Water Polo and Men’s Lacrosse
NCAA baseball proposed the expansion of on-field communication devices for the 2025 season and rule changes were made in water polo and men’s lacrosse.
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.
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.