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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 for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. Nfhss headquarters are located in white river state park in indianapolis, indiana. The title of this book is 2019 nfhs high school football rules by topic and it was written by national federation of state high school associations nfhs, referee enterprises, incthis particular edition is in a perfect paperback format. The nfhs writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Wrestling, football, boys lacrosse, competitive cheer, dance. Six nfhs football rule revisions approved for 2020. Contains the official rules for football and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Stream thousands of live and on demand high school sporting events from across the country on any device. Actions in contravention of the rules designed to ensure fair competition may result in probation, suspension, or exclusion from ayf and or the ability to participate in sanctioned events. Find out how your school can join the nations leading producer of high school sports.
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The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. This change was one of six rules revisions recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee at its january. Tackle football is a sport enjoyed by millions of young athletes across the united states. Jul 29, 2019 the first day of high school football practice begins monday for tennessee teams across the state. With that comes new rules set by the national federation of. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of state high school associations nfhs covers the following. Each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole. National federation of state high school associations nfhs presented by georgia football officials association gfoa points of emphasis 2012 football rules changes common misconceptions. Sep 04, 2019 last year, the massachusetts interscholastic athletic association approved a proposal to switch all sports to national federation of state high school associations rules starting with the 201920. Some high school principals believe that football is the most important extracurricular activity on campus.
National federation of state high school associations vision the national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national leader for educationbased high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrows leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation. All the official nfhs rules and case plays together in one place. These federations oversee allstate awards, name district allstars, and compile records of achievement. Football rules changes 2019 by nfhs on may 16, 2019 football. Nfhs reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 12 million participants. The massachusetts interscholastic athletic association miaa voted last summer to adopt national federation of state high school associations nfhs rules for the 201920 school year in football. Play clock changes among new rules in high school football. Less than three months ago, laurent duvernaytardif was protecting patrick mahomes in super bowl liv. Gardner, publisher theresia 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 varsity competition among. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. According to the 201819 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, 11player football is the most popular high school sport for boys with 1,006,0 participants in. National federation of state high school associations membership 50 member state associations and d. Seven high school athletic administrators to be inducted into niaa. The first day of high school football practice begins monday for tennessee teams across the state.
No other model rules interpretations should be considered. National federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 publishers note. How a new rulebook will affect massachusetts high school football. Unless otherwise specified in scmaf soccer rules, cif soccer rules as published by the national. Contains the official case plays for football, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game.
National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Boys basketball football girls basketball news national high school federation nfhs releases returntoplay guidelines for 202021 high school sports may 19, 2020 may 19, 2020 16 mins ago todd milles, scorebook live 0 comments coronavirus, covid19, nfhs min read. Feb 07, 2020 according to the 201819 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, 11player football is the most popular high school sport for boys with 1,006,0 participants in 14,247 schools nationwide. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit 2020 rule changes. According to the 201819 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, 11player football is the most popular high school sport for boys with 1,006,0 participants in 14,247 schools nationwide. Republication of all or any portion of this rules book on the internet is expressly prohibited.
Rules by topic merges the rulebook and the casebook so you can see. In addition, there were 31,221 boys who participated in 6, 8 and 9player football, along with 2,604 girls in all four versions of the game for a. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit. Neither the whole nor any part of this publication may be copied or reproduced andor. Defining team designated representative for penalty decisions 141, 144 new, 2325, 352, 1011, 1012, 1024 prior to the game, the head coach will notify the referee of the designated representative coach or player who will make decisions regarding penalty acceptance or declination. Jan 01, 2019 by national federation of state high school associations nfhs, referee enterprises inc.