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High school track and field rule changes address injury risk
Two changes in field events rules focus on reducing injury risk ahead of the 2027 high school track and field outdoor season. In an effort to reduce injury risk during warmups in the shot put and discus, all attempts must now be made from inside t...
One-way electronic communications OK’d for high school softball pitchers
Pitchers will now join catchers as the only players in high school softball permitted to receive one-way electronic communication from the dugout beginning with the 2027 season. [caption id="attachment_24405" align="alignleft" width="328"] Pitcher...
States can adopt 90-second possession clock for high school girls lacrosse
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has approved a 90-second possession clock for high school girls lacrosse beginning with the 2027 season, one of 10 changes approved by the NFHS Girls Lacrosse Rules committee at its Jun...
Larger first base, other new rules approved for high school baseball
High school baseball teams will be given the option to use an 18-inch first base or double first base beginning next year. The larger base is presented as an alternative to the previously mandated double first base, which also goes into effect in 202...
NCAA approves five-year, age-based eligibility rule
[caption id="attachment_35027" align="aligncenter" width="620"] The NCAA Division I Cabinet on Tuesday unanimously approved a new rule allowing D-I student-athletes up to five years using an age-based model. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)[/caption] ...
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...
NFHS changes rules on home/away soccer uniforms
From the NFHS Beginning next season, visiting high school soccer teams will be required to wear solid white jerseys while the home team will wear dark colors. [caption id="attachment_14540" align="alignright" width="255"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/...
NFHS approves rule changes for high school football
High school football players found with missing or improperly worn equipment while on the field will be removed from the game for at least one down, unless the improper equipment is attributed to a foul by the opponent. This revision in Rule 1-5-5...
