Nfhs to halt printing of spring sports rules publications. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. 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. 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 high school associations writes playing rules. Nfhs approves football rules changes coach and athletic. A waiver of rule 151, player uniforms, for the 20152017 seasons. Facilitating nfhs rules nfhs rules best serve the sport on a national level 1. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. In its ongoing effort to minimize the risk of injury in high school football, the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee expanded the provisions of unnecessary roughness to include contact with a defenseless player. Kentucky high school athletic association wikipedia. The definition of spearing was revised to continue the focus on minimizing risk of injury.
National federation of state high school associations. Approved to adopt the nfhs overtime procedure for football with the exception of. Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an opponent at the shoulders or below with the crown top portion of. Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an opponent at the shoulders or below with the crown top portion of hisher helmet. As of the 200708 school year, the classification rules for the three sports which are. 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.
Nfhs penalty chart rule 7 penalty options nfhs 2015 2106 section 4 article 1 minor or major or dq includes a major body checking girls rule 73 holding rule 711 charging rule 75 hooking rule 712 contact to the head rule 76 interference obstruction. Since the clock is stopped when bench personnel are cautioned or disqualified, substitutes from both teams who have already reported may be beckoned by the referee and may enter the field of play. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Sixplayer rules differences rule 6 clarification from a 2014 rules change on freekick formation. Be sure to check with your schools athletic director along with your state. The case book is universally used by game officials who are interested in football game administration, by coaches and instructors as a textbook for directed study by football squads, and in sports officiating courses. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The prohibition against contacting a player who has given a valid faircatch signal ceases if the kick is muffed. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. Electronic versions of the 2015 nfhs football rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks.
The final change approved by the football rules committee related to a series of downs. Rule change pitching rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. The referee shall have authority to correct the number of the next down prior to a new series of downs being awarded. Stripes located on the football must be adjacent to and perpendicular to the seam upon which the laces are stitched. The nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. Spearing is an act by an offensive or defensive player who initiates contact against any opponent with the top of his helmet to the body of an opponent. The following acts constitute a foul when committed against a ball handlerdribbler. This is one of the two allowable unsportsmanlike fouls prior to ejection. Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an.
November 1, 2015 2016 nfhs football rules committee meeting january 2224, 2016 indianapolis, in. The mission of the nchsaa is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs that support and enrich the educational experience of students. Wynns, 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. Added a new option to the offended team to start the clock on the snap for an accepted penalty. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Promoting activities programs through showcase events. The most notable change is expanding the provisions of unnecessary roughness to include contact with a defenseless player. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules changes.
Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 20 nfhs football rules changes. New, 1051j new new penalty option adopted for fouls by kicking team. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 situation 1. Montana high school association 1 south dakota ave helena, mt 59601 4064426010 fax 4064428250 2015 nfhs football rules changes 2201c spearing definition revised. A proud university of alabama alumni, mcphilomy teaches health and physical education in jacksonville, florida in addition to officiating football, basketball and lacrosse.
The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. A player becomes a ball handler when heshe receives the ball. The south carolina football officials association members only officiate games assigned by the south carolina high school league, whose office is in columbia, sc. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game. Rules exam 201920 metro detroit athletic officials. The kentucky high school athletic association khsaa has been the governing body of the.
A complete listing of all rules changes is available on the nfhs website at. Football rules changes 2015 by on january 21, 2016 football. John miller wiaa football rules interpreter 425 9886155 jmiller. No other model football rules interpretations should be considered. National federation of state high school associations 2015 football rules reminders. The definition of a scrimmagekick formation was clarified to differentiate. Operating committee on standards for athletic equipment nocsae august 12, 2015. Trying to find a searchable pdf copy of both the 2016 rulebook and a 2016 rules differences document ncaa vs. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs football rules. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. Approved the use of nfhs rule 221 for girls basketball in all nysphsaa. Simply stated in 2004 to simplify the rules and prevent looking all over the rulebook to find answers.
Not having much luck searching online where everything that im finding is 2014 or 2015. The essential guide to the 2016 nfl and college football seasons 2015 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 2014 nfhs boys lacrosse. Sixplayer football rule 3 length of time between periods revised. Reviewed in the united states on june 16, 2015 verified purchase this book provides invaluable rule information about high school football, including points of emphasis on current hot topics in football including concussions, prevention of injury, illegal helmet contact, etc. Each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its. Win at fantasy football in 2016 with the ultimate strategies and tactics football outsiders almanac 2016.
Entire playing surface must be flat, horizontal, and uniform e. Continuing the focus of risk minimization, the definition for the illegal helmet contact act of spearing was revised. Continuing the focus of risk minimization, the definition for the illegal helmet contact act of. National federation of state high school associations football.
The mission of the nchsaa is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs that support and. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. While this may sound like a simple concept, the game of football. 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. Rule 1c true false correct 8 a player in motion at the snap is allowed to be moving parallel with the line of scrimmage. The national federation of state high school associations recently modified its rules for football in the organizations ongoing effort to reduce the risk of player injury. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model football rules interpretations. Nfl rulebook 2019 official nfl rulebook pdf rule quizzes tough quiz. The nfhs approved a handful of rules changes for prep football. All required field markings must be clearly visible. These include the football rules book, case book, handbook, simplified and illustrated rules, rules by topic, preseason guide and rules interpretations, as well as a powerpoint presentation. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. Currently, the jersey of the goalkeeper must be distinctly. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools.
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