A new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Nfhs approves six football rule changes stateline sports. Contains the officials rules for volleyball and are designed. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Rule 99 failure to properly wear required equipment has been deleted from the 2018. Nfhs rule book soccer 201920 nfhs soccer rules book pdf 2018 19 nfhs soccer rules book pdf ncaa rule book soccer nfhs rule book nfhs rule book softball nfhs volleyball rule book nfhs basketball rule book nfhs wv volleyball rule book nfhs rule book cross country 2020 nfhs softball rule book 2020 nfhs baseball rule book nfhs 2019 softball rule. 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. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs softball rules should contact. Sixplayer football rule 3 length of time between periods revised. In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and age level appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them.
A new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies. 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. Prior to the game, the head coach is responsible for verifying that the players are legally equipped and. Bob colgate, nfhs director of sports and sports medicine and staff liaison to the nfhs football rules committee, said this language was moved from rule 951d and has been reclassified from a 15yard unsportsmanlike foul to a 5yard foul. Major football rules differences between nfhs and ncaa 2019 safety cpsccdc 4 quarters of football helmet safety publication. Contains the official case plays for football, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. Nfhs softball rules the wiaa follows nfhs rules for softball.
For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. State associations can require game officials to assume. Nfhs football rule book 2018 pdf, this rules book has been ed by the national federation of state. Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the applicable voting procedures of the nfl constitution and bylaws. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The 2018 nfhs rule changes for fall sports are complete with the just published soccer press release to go along with the previous releases below. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. In the following questions, a refers to the team which puts the ball in play offense, and b refers to their opponents defense. National federation of state high school associations. Improperly equipped player shall be replaced for at least one down. The penalty for a player who is not properly equipped has changed from a. High school associations 2019 nfhs football rules powerpoint nchsaa state rules clinic mark dreibelbisassociate commissioner. The following football points of emphasis were selected by the nfhs football rules committee for the 2019 high school football season.
These two football points of emphasis need to be stressed to all coaches, game officials, players, parents, school administrators, appropriate healthcare professionals and all others who have an interest in. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger. This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sport of football for the youth of our nation. This statement appears at the bottom of page two in the 2018 nfhs football rules book. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. It also helps for those that think they know the rules from watching the nfl every sunday. Im a football coach so this rules book helps so i know when and when not to aruge with the refs. If the link is not highlighted, then there are no quizzes currently available.
Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out. According to the 2018 19 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, 11player football is the most popular high school sport for boys with 1,006,0 participants in 14,247 schools nationwide. Nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. Oklahoma secondary school activities association football. Nfhs rules allows official nfhs rule questions to be sent directly to your mobile device allowing you to challenge your rule knowledge and keep you aware of different situations for your chosen sports. The saoa football program provides the resources below to enhance your officiating experience. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. All about the book 2019 nfhs football rules book bibliographic data, summary, search for links to download an e book in pdf, epub or read online. Officer football and sports bob colgate medicine cross country, elliot hopkins baseball and. How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. 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. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2018 nfl season.
Contains the officials rules for softball and are designed t. In the following questions, a refers to the team which puts the ball in play. Quiz questions, answers, and rules references are all created by the rules interpreters and therefore any questions regarding these should be directed to them. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. In addition, there were 31,221 boys who participated in 6, 8 and 9player football, along with 2,604 girls in all four versions of the game for a.
The nfhs baseball case book contains the official case plays for high school baseball as approved by the nfhs baseball rules committee. For comments on the 2014 rules changes, see page 94. 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 associations with the united states high school football state of the game. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. 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. Some rules and penalties are the same, but there are many differences in the high school game. All ebooks, links to which are on the site, located on the public sites not affiliated with us to which our website does not have any relation. Select the link from the list below to access the dedicated quiz page for officials of that sport. Football rule changes for 2018 announced by nfhs alfca.
Except as specifically stated in the rules, information on field diagrams in this book is suggestive only. You will be required to have software on your computer, tablet. The timing rule between periods and intermission for sixplayer football has been standardized to match the current nfhs 8, 9 and 11player football rules. Dropped ball procedure amended in high school soccer officials news. The nfhs baseball rules book contains the official rules code for high school baseball as approved by the nfhs baseball rules. Cif position statements regarding helmet addon products and certification. All but one principal nfhs football rules duration. Nfhs announces plans to launch center for officials services officials news longtime new jersey sports reporter stays in the game by becoming. Football gloves are required to meet either the sfia specification or the existing nocsae standard at the time of manufacture.
Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship. Football rule changes for 2018 announced by nfhs february 9, 2018 players in high school football who are detected with missing or improperly worn equipment during playing action will be removed from the game for at least one down, unless the improper equipment is directly attributable to. Thank you national federation of state high school associations. If you have a rules proposal you would like the committee to consider, youre encouraged to work with your member state association if they find merit in your proposal, they will forward it to the nfhs. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her. Jun 18, 2018 2018 nfhs boys rules interpretation video duration. Prior to the game, the head coach is responsible for verifying that the players are legally equipped and will not use illegal equipment. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no recommendation about the nature or extent of the modifications that may be appropriate for children who are. In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. The nfhs softball rules book contains the official rules code for high school softball as approved by the nfhs softball rules.
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