A four-week national book study discussing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) will be conducted via a virtual webinar series by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) from October 19 to November 9. Registration for this first-ever free national initiative is open now through September 15 at meetings.nfhs.org/NFHSNationalBookStudy/.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee has released rules changes for the 2023 season that address three major areas of the sport – field markings, equipment requirements and officiating.
With the changes that have occurred in college sports the past couple of years, high school sports is truly the last level of pure amateur competition in our country – and the NFHS and its member state associations want it to remain that way.
Aligning rules to match the flow of the game is a major theme for upcoming rules changes in high school girls lacrosse. Pace of play, coupled with additional amendments regarding play in the critical scoring area and near the goal, highlight changes for the 2023 season.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 14, 2022) — Rules providing consistency and guidance to meet referees were among focal points addressed in the eight rules changes for the 2023 high school track and field and cross country seasons.
By the end of this month, high school students will be returning from the summer break and beginning preparations for another year of participation in high school sports and other activity programs.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The NFHS Softball Rules Committee has approved the wearing of jewelry in the sport, effective with the 2023 season. Previously, only medical and religious medals were permitted.
High school baseball players and coaches will be permitted to wear jewelry in 2023 after the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee voted to remove its prohibition from the rules. Previously, only medical and religious medals were permitted by rule.
Today is a very special day as we celebrate one of the most important events in our nation’s history. Certainly, in the 100-plus years of high school sports, there is perhaps nothing more significant and transformative than the passage of Title IX of the Educational Amendments.
Periodically, The NFHS Voice will be presented in the form of video. This week, NFHS CEO Karissa Niehoff says the boorish behavior of fans who attend sporting events is being normalized and even encouraged. A shift to positive behavior by fans in high school sports must occur if officials are going to be retained. Parents and other fans must come to high school games to cheer for their team’s players – not against the officials or opponents.