This area contains current Rules & Regulation changes that affect various sports. Please utilize this section of our site to stay abreast of all Rules information.
Rules & Regulations
- 2018-19 Baseball Rules Changes Focus on Pitching Mechanics
- 2019-20 High School Volleyball Rules Changes Impact Uniforms, Prematch Protocol
- Basketball - 3 Person Crew Officiating Guidelines
- High School Baseball Rules Changes Emphasize Responsibility of Coaches
- High School Baseball Rules Changes Focus on Player Safety
- High School Basketball Continues Without Shot Clock
- High School Football Players Must Sit Out One Play When Helmet Comes Off
- High School Football Rules Changes Continue Focus on Risk Minimization
- High School Softball Rules Change Enforces Stricter Penalty for Illegal Bats
- High School Softball Rules Changes Focus on Intentional Walks, Equipment
- High School Softball Rules Changes Focus on Uniforms, Equipment
- High School Track and Field Rules Changes Focus on Jewelry Violations and Pole Vault Requirements
- High School Track and Field/Cross Country Rules Changes Include Assisting Injured Competitor
- High School Wrestling Rules Changes Approved for 2014-15
- Hit By Pitch Procedure Revised in High School Softball
- Illegal Equipment Violations Revised in High School Soccer
- More Communication Opportunities for High School Soccer Coaches with Players
- New Basketball Court Markings - 2008.pdf
- New Potentially Dangerous Hold Identified in High School Wrestling
- New Rule on Free-Throw Lane Violations Approved in High School Basketball
- New Rules Regarding Electronic Devices Approved in High School Softball
- New Substitution Opportunity in High School Soccer
- Official Signals Modified in High School Soccer
- Official Warning for Misconduct Given to Coaches in High School Basketball
- Offside Rule Revised in High School Soccer
- Online NFHS Officials Store Features Smitty Official’s Apparel
- Penalties for Fouls during Throw-ins Changed in High School Basketball
- Pitching Restriction Policies in High School Baseball to be Based on Number of Pitches
- Pole Vault Planting Box Padding Required for the 2014-15 High School Track Season
- Pre-Match Requirements for Referees Clarified in High School Wrestling
- Relay Exchange Zone, Penalty for Illegal Uniform Among 16 Track and Field Rules Changes
- Rules Changes Approved for High School Track and Field, Cross Country
- Rules Changes Approved for High School Baseball, Softball
- Rules Changes Approved in High School Baseball, Softball
- Signal Sequence for Officials Altered in High School Volleyball
- Soft Red Eliminated in High School Soccer
- Softball Pitching Distance to Increase to 43 Feet in 2010-11
- Softball Rules Change Creates Penalty for Incorrect Lineup Cards
- Stalling Penalty Increased in High School Wrestling
- Swimming and Diving Rules Changes Address Risk Minimization, Championship Meet Policy
- Targeting Defined in High School Football In Effort to Reduce Risk of Injury
- Track and Field Rules Changes Reflect More Lenient Penalties
- Umpiring Softball Course Released on NFHS Learning Center
- Volleyball Rules Committee Illuminates Gray Areas in Protocol
- Volleyball Substitution Change Allows for Requests Prior to Play
- Volleyball Uniform Requirements to Change in 2016
- Waivers for Composite Bat Ban to be Considered
- Weight classes changed in high school wrestling