The nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. Also, take a look at this years points of emphasis. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, 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. 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. For a complete listing of the region alignments and pairings for basketball, visit. Click here for the 201617 nfhs basketball rule changes. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules changes.
Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. In nfhs, the ball is dead immediately if an umpire handles a live ball 511k 8. In the exam situations, arefers to the offensive team and brefers to their opponents the defensive team. The national football league nfl is a professional american football league consisting of 32. 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. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 publishers note.
Not having much luck searching online where everything that im finding is 2014 or 2015. Nfhs adds new rule changes for football stateline sports. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact. Part a are there time limitations for football practices for 201516. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Nfhs 201516 soccer rules book misconduct yellow card. See rule 6 contracts in ihsaa rules and regulations manual. The official handbook organizes the bylaws into six sections following the. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. While this may sound like a simple concept, the game of football has changed with the addition of new offensive and. Any person having questions about the interpretation of. The recommended range of schools in each football classification is. The definition of spearing was revised to continue the focus on minimizing risk of injury.
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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. Page 11 rule 11 2012 nfhs football rules rule 1 the game, field, players and equipment section 1 the game art. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 situation 1. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. All playing action after the balk is automatically negated steals, home runs, etc. The rule now states, no player or nonplayer shall make any contact continue reading nfhs. 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. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the game officials mechanics.
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. Click here for the 201920 nfhs basketball rule changes. It is the object of the game for one team to carry or pass the ball across the opponents goal line or to kick the ball through the opponents goal by a place kick or drop kick. The mission of the nchsaa is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs that support and enrich the educational experience of students. Start studying nfhs football rules mostly definitions rule 2. As a result of a tax levy defeat, the board of education of our. Standardized calendar for high school sports seasons.
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The visiting team is responsible for avoidance of similarity of colors, but if there is doubt, the referee may require players of the home team to change jerseys. 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. This is the fastest, most efficient method to look for topics in the rule book. Nfhs 201516 soccer rules book misconduct yellow card rule 12, section 8 article 1 page 57 yellow card art. Several significant changes were introduced for the 201516 season. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. It gives all the approved rulings and is the companion guide to the rule book. Jan 21, 2016 football rules changes 2015 by on january 21, 2016 football. Continuing the focus of risk minimization, the definition for the illegal helmet contact act of. Football rules changes 2015 by on january 21, 2016 football.
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