Approved the use of nfhs rule 221 for girls basketball in all nysphsaa. Continuing the focus of risk minimization, the definition for the illegal helmet contact act of spearing was revised. Each player shall participate while wearing the following pieces of properly fitted equipment, which shall be professionally manufactured and not altered to decrease protection. Not having much luck searching online where everything that im finding is 2014 or 2015. The prohibition against contacting a player who has given a valid faircatch signal ceases if the kick is muffed. 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.
Each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Simply stated in 2004 to simplify the rules and prevent looking all over the rulebook to find answers. John miller wiaa football rules interpreter 425 9886155 jmiller. 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. Promoting activities programs through showcase events. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 situation 1. Facilitating nfhs rules nfhs rules best serve the sport on a national level 1. Be sure to check with your schools athletic director along with your state. 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. A waiver of rule 151, player uniforms, for the 20152017 seasons.
Entire playing surface must be flat, horizontal, and uniform e. Kentucky high school athletic association wikipedia. 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. Rules exam 201920 metro detroit athletic officials. 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. The following acts constitute a foul when committed against a ball handlerdribbler. National federation of state high school associations football. Montana high school association 1 south dakota ave helena, mt 59601 4064426010 fax 4064428250 2015 nfhs football rules changes 2201c spearing definition revised. Electronic versions of the 2015 nfhs football rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks. 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. The referee shall have authority to correct the number of the next down prior to a new series of downs being awarded. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an opponent at the shoulders or below with the crown top portion of. The most notable change is expanding the provisions of unnecessary roughness to include contact with a defenseless player. The kentucky high school athletic association khsaa has been the governing body of the. The definition of a scrimmagekick formation was clarified to differentiate. 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.
The mission of the nchsaa is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs that support and. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. No other model football rules interpretations should be considered. The south carolina football officials association members only officiate games assigned by the south carolina high school league, whose office is in columbia, sc. Football rules changes 2015 by on january 21, 2016 football. The nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. Sixplayer rules differences rule 6 clarification from a 2014 rules change on freekick formation. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. 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. Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an. 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. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules changes. A proud university of alabama alumni, mcphilomy teaches health and physical education in jacksonville, florida in addition to officiating football, basketball and lacrosse.
National federation of state high school associations 2015 football rules reminders. A player becomes a ball handler when heshe receives the ball. Added a new option to the offended team to start the clock on the snap for an accepted penalty. The definition of spearing was revised to continue the focus on minimizing risk of injury.
For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs football rules. 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. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. Win at fantasy football in 2016 with the ultimate strategies and tactics football outsiders almanac 2016. 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. Operating committee on standards for athletic equipment nocsae august 12, 2015. As of the 200708 school year, the classification rules for the three sports which are.
Approved to adopt the nfhs overtime procedure for football with the exception of. Trying to find a searchable pdf copy of both the 2016 rulebook and a 2016 rules differences document ncaa vs. 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. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. The rule now states, no player or nonplayer shall make any contact continue reading nfhs. 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. This is one of the two allowable unsportsmanlike fouls prior to ejection. 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. The final change approved by the football rules committee related to a series of downs. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model football rules interpretations. 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. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. Nfhs to halt printing of spring sports rules publications.
Rule 1c true false correct 8 a player in motion at the snap is allowed to be moving parallel with the line of scrimmage. New, 1051j new new penalty option adopted for fouls by kicking team. 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. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 20 nfhs football rules changes. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. Facilitate the decision making process of officials 6. Continuing the focus of risk minimization, the definition for the illegal helmet contact act 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. Stripes located on the football must be adjacent to and perpendicular to the seam upon which the laces are stitched. The nfhs approved a handful of rules changes for prep football. All required field markings must be clearly visible. Nfl rulebook 2019 official nfl rulebook pdf rule quizzes tough quiz. Nfhs approves football rules changes coach and athletic. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules.
November 1, 2015 2016 nfhs football rules committee meeting january 2224, 2016 indianapolis, in. 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. A complete listing of all rules changes is available on the nfhs website at. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information.
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