Flag Football Recommended as NCAA Women’s Emerging Sport
The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics made a recommendation that Divisions I, II and III sponsor legislation to add flag football to the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program.
“Category: Rules”
NFHS Begins Development of High School Flag Football Rules
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Flag Football Rules Committee met in January in Indianapolis to develop the first national rules for high school flag football.
Uniforms, Equipment in High School Field Hockey Rule Changes
Two changes regarding player uniform and equipment were among the five revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Field Hockey Rules Committee at its January 13-15 meeting in Indianapolis.
NOCSAE Advances Youth Football Helmet Standard to Final Status
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) finalized the first youth football helmet standard at its Winter Standards Committee meeting.
High School Football Makes Four Equipment Rule Changes
Update on August 11, 2025 The NFHS Football Rules Committee Clarifies and Restricts Attachments on Tooth and Mouth Protectors Effective with the 2026 Season [Rule 1-5-1d(5)a – 4, 5 (NEW)] – Items that are attached to the tooth and mouth protector that do not serve a purpose and function in protecting the teeth or mouth will … Continued
High School Volleyball to Allow Use of Textured Ball; Rule Changes Made Regarding Uniforms
Permitting state associations to use a textured volleyball and two modifications related to uniforms were among the volleyball rule changes made by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Teams Will Earn Money for Their Conferences
Beginning this year, teams participating and advancing in the Division I Women’s Basketball Championship will earn financial rewards for their conferences, the Division I membership decided on January 15 at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
NCAA Makes Women’s Wrestling Championship Sport
The NCAA added women’s wrestling as its 91st championship sport as all three divisions approved the addition at the Association’s annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
NSGA Report: National Organization Rule Changes for 2025
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) is conducting its annual check of rule changes for 2025 with sports organizations across the country.
USA Lacrosse Establishing Lacrosse Equipment Council
USA Lacrosse, a recognized sports organization by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the U.S. representative to the sport’s international federation (World Lacrosse), is leading the effort to establish a Lacrosse Equipment Council (LEC).