Foreword this football case book has been designated as the official supplement to the football rules book by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high. Seven former standout athletes headline 2020 class of national high. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Rules by topic national federation of state high school associations nfhs, bob colgate on. Unless otherwise amended below, the current years nfhs national federation of state high school association laws of the game shall apply. Pitcher may remain or reenter the game at another position per substitution rule. Nfhs adds new rule changes for football stateline sports. National federation of state high school associations nfhs national federation of state high school associations nfhs located in indianapolis, in est. Rule change gloves rules 15 note, 152b gloves are now required to carry either the national operating.
This item is only available for preorder at this time. National federation of state high school associations basketball. A jersey, unaltered from the manufacturers original designproduction, and which shall be long enough to reach the top of the pants and shall be tucked in if longer. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit sideline frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change. High school associations 2017 nfhs football rules powerpoint. Nfhs approves rule changes for high school football. Nfhss headquarters are located in white river state park in indianapolis, indiana. Click here for the 2020 nfhs football rules changes press release.
Mandatory for all high school and middle school football beginning with the 2016 football season. Neither the whole nor any part of this publication may be copied or reproduced andor. High school football makes major rule changes for player. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. National federation baseball rules mandatory provision to. State high school associations generally conduct a series of rules interpretation meetings, at which attendance is required for those game officials who. National federation baseball rules mandatory provision to have each state adopt a pitching limitation pitch count rule. National federation of state high school associations nfhs basketball 201516 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis 2. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Nfhs football rules book 2010 national federation of state high school associations on. The establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were two of 11 rules changes recommended by the nfhs football rules committee at its january 2022 meeting in indianapolis. National federation of state high school associations. Defining team designated representative for penalty decisions 141, 144 new, 2325, 352, 1011, 1012, 1024 prior to the game, the head coach will notify the referee of the designated representative coach or player who will make decisions regarding penalty acceptance or declination. Nfhs releases cheerleading rules for 20142015 cheersafe.
A head coach is upset about a close call at home plate. All nonvarsity football 7th8th, jr high and sr b games will be played with the clock stopping and starting by the 199596 football rules. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model football rules. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. I found a document that is a summary, and its an 11 page word document in 12 pt type.
Indianapolis new rules on blindside blocking are the most recent steps taken by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee in minimizing the risks associated with the sport the establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were. All changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Trying to read the crystal ball for reopening high school sports. Rule change permissible items on balls rule 1h new. The ball cannot have commercial advertising added to the surface. The only permissible items on the ball are the ball manufacturers name andor logo. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. National federation of state high school associations 2016 softball rules interpretations publishers note.
The diaa board of directors has designated the nike vapor one official nfhs as the official game ball for both the division i and division ii football state. National high school federation nfhs releases returnto. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Halftime intermission option following weather delay 316c exception new the. Dinwiddie proud asked for a list of differences between nfhs and ncaa rules. Seven high school athletic administrators to be inducted into niaa. Game forfeiture process clarified in 202021 high school basketball. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 situation 1. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the game officials mechanics examinations, may be used by those responsible for training game officials. National federation of state high school associations restricted to the benchdugout rule 331 penalty for any minor violation of rule 331f, 15, gk, the offending coach will receive a written warning and will be restricted to the benchdugout for the remainder of the game. High school football just made two major rule changes for player safety the national federation of state high school associations formally eliminated the blindside block and popup onside kicks. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation. Each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high school age.
The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the body that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the united states. The nfhs, based in indianapolis, indiana, is the national leadership organization for high school sports and. Nfhs laws of the game and other resources are available at 1. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. This revision in rule 155 and other related rules was one of five rules changes for the 2018 season recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee at its january 1921 meeting in indianapolis. Guidance for state associations to consider in reopening high school athletics and other activities. National federation of state high school associations, indianapolis, in. The case book is universally used by game officials who are interested. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. Needless to say, there are many differences, and both codes are. National operating committee on standards for athletic equipment nocsae august 12, 2015. Just found out that i may be assigned to a crew regularly working in a league using nfhs rules this fall.
National federation adds new rules for high school soccer. Trying to find a searchable pdf copy of both the 2016 rulebook and a 2016 rules differences document ncaa vs. An audit of how well state high school football associations are adhering to national safety guidelines shows that two years after guidelines were issued to reduce the risk of head trauma and concussion, only 12 of 50 states are meeting even three of the five guidelines. Rule change permissible items on balls rule 1h new the ball may contain only the following permissible items. Added that commercial advertising is not permitted on the ball. Football national federation of state high school associations. This year, for high school soccer, the national federation of state high school associations has added six new rule changes focusing on different aspects of the game to help improve soccer. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Differences in ncaa and nfhs rules a brief summary. Clock will start and stop when team b is awarded a new series, or a new series is awarded either team following a legal kick. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of state high school associations nfhs covers the following. Boys basketball football girls basketball news national high school federation nfhs releases returntoplay guidelines for 202021 high school sports may 19, 2020 may 19, 2020 16 mins ago todd milles, scorebook live 0 comments coronavirus, covid19, nfhs min read. The list belowshows rule number,description of the change, and page number in this book.
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