Each is headed by an abbreviation, followed by a number e. Nfhs rule changes for 2012 revised blockingbelowthewaist rules revised definition of a catch revised player required to be removed if helmet comes off during the down illegal personal contact penalty has been revised horse collar rule has been modified gloves must meet nocsae test standard starting in 20. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of. Halftime intermission option following weather delay 316c exception new the. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. If you find plays you think may be in error, please report them to the nfhs. Be sure to check with your schools athletic director along with your state.
National leadership organization for high school sports and. Nonboundaried schools will have their total student enrollment multiplied by 1. National federation of state high school associations baseball. Some rules and penalties are the same, but there are many differences in the high school game. This item is only available for preorder at this time. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. State high school associations generally conduct a series of rules interpretation meetings, at which attendance is required for those game officials who. At many places in the text, there are approved rulings which serve to supplement and illustrate the basic language of the rules. The north dakota high school rodeo association follows the rules of the national high school rodeo assn. Nhiaa new hampshire interscholastic athletic association. 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. All equipment shall be inspected by the umpire, and is to be placed outside the dugoutbench.
Seven former standout athletes headline 2020 class of national high. Be outside the designated dugout or bench area if not a batter, runner, on deck batter, in the coachs box or one of the nine players on defense. Seven high school athletic administrators to be inducted into niaa. The ball cannot have commercial advertising added to the surface.
Nfhs football rules book 2010 national federation of state high school associations on. High school football just made two major rule changes for player safety. Im a football coach so this rules book helps so i know when and when not to aruge with the refs. The national federation of state high school associations, the governing body of high. National federation of state high school associations. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Nonboundaried schools will have their total student enrollment multiplied by.
According to the 201516 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, football is the most popular sport for boys at the high school level with 1,083,308 participants in 11player football. National federation of state high school associations nfhs presented by georgia football officials association gfoa points of emphasis 2012 football rules changes common misconceptions. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 situation 1. Dinwiddie proud asked for a list of differences between nfhs and ncaa rules.
The requirement for contrasting colors to white is not a new rule, and this new clarification will allow changes to be made during normal replacement cycles. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of state high school associations nfhs covers the following. Nfhs laws of the game and other resources are available at all players must weigh in on game days prior to each game. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. They are written with an eye towards player safety and promoting good sportsmanship. National federation of state high school associations football. A ball carrier is considered down when hes touched by an opponent while on the ground. This change now permits any of the game officials to accompany the referee to meet with the head coach for equipment verification. Teams should weigh in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. Rule change permissible items on balls rule 1h new. A legal illegal illegal b c rule change uniforms, player equipment rule 3215 new art 15. Nocsae statement on third party helmet addon products and certification. Rule change gloves rules 15 note, 152b gloves are now required to carry either the national operating.
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. Rules and regulations montana high school association. It also helps for those that think they know the rules from watching the nfl every sunday. Nfhs adds new rule changes for football stateline sports. It is recognized that when nfhs rules are changed, reordered or eliminated, plays may be rendered obsolete. Nfhs football hawaii high school athletic association. All nonvarsity football 7th8th, jr high and sr b games will be played with the clock stopping and starting by the 199596 football rules. New blocking, kicking rules address risk minimization in football. Football important dates clinics important links rules and regulations mhsa handbook. Any ball carrier who touches the ground with any part of his body except his hands or feet is ruled down. Where the word illegal appears in this rule book, it is an institutional term of art pertaining strictly to actions that violate nfl playing rules.
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. The nfhs is the authoritative source for football rules related to high school age athletes and younger. High school association laws of the game shall apply. Nfhs rule changes for 2012 revised blockingbelowthewaist rules revised. The prohibition against contacting a player who has given a valid faircatch signal ceases if the kick is muffed. Electronic scorebook must be used only in the bench area. Softballrulespowerpoint2017 north carolina high school.
The national federation of state high school associations, the. High school athletic association commissioner teresa hayes, north iredell high school june 30, 2015. 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. Feb 22, 2017 high school football just made two major rule changes for player safety. Needless to say, there are many differences, and both codes are. The rule books are updated and printed every three years. Nfhs football rules each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. 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. Football junior high team rules annvillecleona school. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model. Every individual involved in high school football should own a copy of this book. I found a document that is a summary, and its an 11 page word document in 12 pt type. High school associations 2017 nfhs football rules powerpoint.
National federation of state high school associations nfhs. New blocking, kicking rules address risk minimization in. 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. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. The only nfl rule i hear about with any regularity is the one that says a defensive player cant touch a receiver more than 5 yards downfield. Football junior high annvillecleona school district. Use of any object in the coachs box other than a stop watch, rule book hard copy and scorebook.
Trying to find a searchable pdf copy of both the 2016 rulebook and a 2016 rules differences document ncaa vs. 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. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. High school football makes major rule changes for player safety. You can pick up a new rule book from me at any of our upcoming rodeos.
Also remember that the offense by definition is the team with the ball not always team a. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her. High school associations nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 publishers note. Added that commercial advertising is not permitted on the ball. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation.
Differences in ncaa and nfhs rules a brief summary. High school football just made two major rule changes for. It is not meant to connote illegality under any public law. 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. 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. Another combined 28,943 boys participated in 6, 8 and 9player football. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. National operating committee on standards for athletic equipment. High school football makes major rule changes for player.
That doesnt even exist in ncaa, much less high school. A member schools enrollment will be based on the total student enrollment figure reported to the illinois state board of education in its fall housing report on september 30 of the preceding school year. Needless to say, there are many differences, and both codes are vastly different from nfl rules. Just found out that i may be assigned to a crew regularly working in a league using nfhs rules this fall. Guidance for state associations to consider in reopening high school athletics and. Football national federation of state high school associations.