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nchsaa
September 1, 2021

NCHSAA Reform Bill Gets One Step Closer to Adoption

The North Carolina House bill that aims to reform the state's high school athletic association, NCHSAA, hit the Senate floor on Wednesday. If the bill is signed into law, the majority of the legislation would go into effect on October 15, provided...


police chief
August 31, 2021

Legitimacy of Bishop Sycamore Football in Question After ESPN Appearance

Ohio-based Bishop Sycamore High School made viral headlines on Monday evening following its football program losing 58-0 to IMG Academy. The problem is it had little to do with the game, which had ESPN broadcast crews onsight for a national airing...


cardiac
August 31, 2021

Updates for Assessing Potential Cardiac Issues in Athletes with Prior COVID

An expert medical task force appointed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) reconvened this summer to update guidance from last summer for assessing – befor...


August 30, 2021

AHSAA Appoints First Black Executive Director

Several Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Executive Staff members will be taking on new responsibilities, announced Alvin Briggs, who will take over as Executive Director for the Alabama Athletic Association beginning July 1. Brigg...


wiaa
August 26, 2021

WA High School Pauses Use of COVID-19 Monitor for Athletes

A Washington school district is pausing the use of COVID-related tracking monitor for student-athletes and further discussions on the devices will happen, according to a report from the News Tribune. Earlier this week, parents, teachers, and stude...


miaa
August 26, 2021

MIAA Issues Mask Mandate for Indoor Activities; Outdoor Optional

Update at 9:36 AM on 8/26/21: The MIAA  will require high school student-athletes and coaches who participate in indoor activities to wear masks for at least the first few weeks of the season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a repo...


police chief
August 25, 2021

Oklahoma Football Coach On Leave After Altercation with Player

Parents are calling for the job of an Oklahoma high school football coach after video surfaced of the coach chasing after and grabbing an opposing player during a fight between two teams. During a scrimmage between El Reno High School and Clinton ...


masks
August 24, 2021

51 IL Schools on Probation for Defying Masks Mandate

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker placed 51 school districts on probation for noncompliance with his statewide masks mandate. Back on August 4, Gov. Pritzker issued an executive order mandating masks to be word by students and school staff, regardless...


ncaa
August 23, 2021

NCAA Close to Expanding 25-Man Football Recruiting Cap

The NCAA college football landscape will have a very different look this fall with the introduction of the new name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies as well the possibility of the expansion of the 25-man class limit on rosters. According to rep...


digital
August 23, 2021

The Rose Bowl Adds Digital QR Codes to Stadium Seats

More than 90,000 QR codes have been added to all seats at the Rose Bowl for fans to scan during UCLA football games this fall. Digital Seat Media made the seat tags, and the Rose Bowl is the first California stadium to adopt the technology. Using ...