Javelin Specifications Added to NFHS Track and Field Rule Book
The NFHS Track and Field Rules Committee voted to move the implement construction specifications for javelin into the Track and Field Rules Book, effective with the 2026 season.
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Electronic Communication, Umpire Apparel in High School Softball Rule Changes
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced rule changes for high school softball, related to electronic communication, umpire apparel.
NFHS Makes Boys Lacrosse Rule Changes for 2026
The National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) announced rules changes for the 2026 high school boys lacrosse season, including that no defensive player other than a properly equipped goalkeeper can enter the team’s own crease with the perceieved intent of blocking a shot or acting as a goalkeeper.
Double First Base Required in High School Baseball in 2027
Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders.
NCAA Introduces Championship Proposals for Two Women’s Sports
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 26, 2025) – The Division I Council voted to introduce proposals that, if also supported by Divisions II and III, would establish NCAA championships for women’s stunt and women’s acrobatics and tumbling. If the proposals are adopted by all three divisions, championships committees would begin work in stunt and acrobatics and tumbling … Continued
NCAA Officially Adopts Roster Limits
The Division I Board of Directors adopted additional changes to NCAA rules which codify roster limits, including legislated exceptions for current student-athletes whose roster spots would have been impacted by those limits. These changes are effective July 1.
NCAA Softball Proposes Use of Double First Base
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 23, 2025) – The NCAA Softball Rules Committee, during its meeting this week in Indianapolis, proposed requiring a double first base to be implemented for the 2025-26 academic year for Divison I and Division II competition. If approved, Division III implementation would be delayed until the 2026-27 academic year. After a thorough … Continued
High School Ice Hockey Rule Changes in 2025-26
Three changes were recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Ice Hockey Rules Committee for the 2025-26 season.
NCAA Recommends Acrobatics and Tumbling, Stunt for Championship Status
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 17, 2025) – Acrobatics and tumbling and stunt made significant progress toward NCAA championship status, with their first NCAA championships potentially taking place in spring 2027. The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics voted to recommend that all three divisions sponsor legislation to establish a National Collegiate Championship in acrobatics and tumbling and … Continued
Wrestling Rules: High School Changes, NCAA Proposals Impact Uniforms, Equipment
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) made two wrestling rule changes affecting uniforms and equipment that were approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.