rule changes
States can adopt shot clock for boys lacrosse starting next season
States can adopt a 70-second shot clock for high school boys lacrosse starting with the upcoming 2027 season. The new rule is one of 16 changes approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Boys Lacrosse Rules Co...
Michigan approves transfer tracking system for high school
Last week at its annual spring meeting, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) approved the use of a “transfer tracker” system as the tool for entering student information when a student is transferring between schools. The tool...
University of North Dakota breaks ground on new softball complex
The University of North Dakota is investing in its softball program. The new softball complex, Albrecht Field, is part of its Memorial Village II development, and the ground was broken for the project. The field is named after lead donors Alex and...
CIAC considering rule change to allow longer summer workouts
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) is considering a rule change that would allow extra practice time during the summer months for high school student-athletes. The CIAC Board of Control has already approved the rule change ...
Track & Field/Cross Country Rule Changes for 2022-23 Season
Every year the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) reviews the rules for every sport looking to improve the experience for student-athletes. Last month, the NFHS revisited the rules for high school track & field/cross ...
NFHS Updates Rules for 2023 High School Girls Lacrosse Season
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) recently shared its rule changes to high school girls lacrosse for the 2023 season. In total, seven changes were proposed and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors, including pace ...
NFHS Rule Changes for the 2022 Football Season
Across the country, high school football teams are preparing for the Fall 2022 season. The four-to-five month road to a state championship begins in training camp, but before a team can hoist the championship hardware they have to be able to opera...
Lacrosse Rules Changed for High School Girls in 2022
Aligning rules to match the flow of the game established by free movement was a major theme within the high school girls lacrosse rules changes, which also featured notable clarifications to player position and self-starts from out-of-bounds as well ...
