INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 16, 2025) — The first rules publication for high school flag football – the nation’s fastest-growing emerging sport – is now available for purchase from the NFHS. The 2025-26 NFHS Flag Football Rules Book, and rules publications for six other fall sports, are available through the NFHS order fulfillment site at www.NFHS.com.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 22, 2025) — In a situation when the puck rests on top of the goal netting between the crossbar and goal frame during a high school ice hockey game, it shall now be considered unplayable and result in immediate stoppage.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 21, 2025) — A trio of changes to address when goaltending and basket interference are called are among the changes to high school basketball rules for the 2025-26 season.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — In an effort to minimize risk of injury in high school wrestling, a revision in the leg block or cut-back maneuver was recommended by the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee at its April 6-8 meeting in Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — State high school associations may adopt rules permitting the use of backstroke ledges during swimming competitions starting in the 2025-26 school year.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — In an effort to provide coaches some tools to help student-athletes who are dealing with stress, depression and anxiety concerns, the NFHS has launched a new course titled Coaching Mental Wellness, available for free on the NFHS Learning Center at www.NFHSLearn.com.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 6, 2025) — Six changes in the cheer section regarding risk minimization were among the revisions recommended by the NFHS Spirit Rules Committee at its February 9-11 meeting in Orlando, Florida. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors and take effect with the 2025-26 high school spirit season.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Beginning next school year, soccer head coaches may be warned, cautioned or ejected for misconduct committed by bench personnel in the team area. The increased responsibility of head coaches for team conduct highlights the 2025-26 high school soccer rules changes.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Two changes regarding player uniform and equipment were among the five revisions recommended by the NFHS Field Hockey Rules Committee at its January 13-15 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors and take effect with the 2025 high school field hockey season.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 31, 2025) — Multiple contacts by one player attempting to play the ball will now be allowed on second contact if the next contact is by a teammate on the same side of the net. This elimination of a judgment call by officials highlights the 2025-26 high school volleyball rules changes.