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.
“Category: Rules”
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.
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.