The federation has been in existence since 1969 and is now comprised of 15 associations. Rule change in 2008beginning with 3rd overtime teams must go for two after a touchdown. The nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Oct 07, 2015 the material is drawn from the nfhs football case book for 2015. The west boynton football league wbfl is a youth football league located in palm beach county florida. Nfhs approves six football rule changes stateline sports. 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. The game is won by the team which accumulates the most points. The most notable change is expanding the provisions of unnecessary roughness to include contact with a defenseless player. While this may sound like a simple concept, the game of football has changed with the addition of new offensive and. Games, penalty summary, nfhs official football signals, index.
This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of state high school associations nfhs covers the following. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger. 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. Note that member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions regarding compliance with or modification of these playing. 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. Note that member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions. 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. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Despite loss of handshakes, sportsmanship will continue in high sch. Football rules changes 2015 by on january 21, 2016 football. Sep 10, 2015 the material is drawn from the nfhs football case book for 2015. The rule now states, no player or nonplayer shall make any contact continue reading nfhs. 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.
Instituted concussion language that is consistent with all nfhs rules books and. Cif position statements regarding helmet addon products and certification. 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. Sportsmanship following the rules of the game, respecting the judgment of referees and officials, treating opponents with respect, respect for ones opponent and graciousness in winning or losing. Nfhs football rules each state high school association adopting these. One point of emphasis was addressed by the nfhs football rules. This year, it changes to the national federation of state high school associations rule book. National operating committee on standards for athletic equipment nocsae august 12, 2015. The batting helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. National federation of state high school associations.
Aug 16, 2019 up until the 2019 season, massachusetts was one of a handful of states who operated under ncaa rules. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 publishers note. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit 2020 rule changes. The material is drawn from the nfhs football case book for 2015. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 situation 1. American football coaches association august 12, 2015. The tyfsf is a flag football, tackle football and spirit program for youth ages 5 15. Continuing the focus of risk minimization, the definition for 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. The rule was first put in place in 1971, and nfhs director of sports and sports medicine bob colgate said it has played a significant role in the reduction of injuries.
In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. Star division see end of rule book 9 e under armourayf all. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Nfhs to halt printing of spring sports rules publications. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Nfhs expands definition of unnecessary roughness in football. Sixplayer rules differences rule 6 clarification from a 2014 rules change on freekick formation. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. This statement appears at the bottom of the table of contents page in the 2015 nfhs football rules book. Instituted concussion language that is consistent with all nfhs rules books and was. Nfhs football rules kicking rule 6 flashcards quizlet.
As the end of the 2015 high school football season nears completion, this provides the national. New season brings new rule book for high school football. Nfhs summer meeting to be held virtually this year risk minimization, modified instant replay headline 202021 high sc. One of 6 rule changes adopted for 2015 football season. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. It is the policy of the nfhs softball rules committee that there is no deviation from the rules unless experimental approval has been granted by the nfhs. Nfhs 2015 football exam part ii with answers the exam to follow will have 100 questions. Choose from 88 different sets of nfhs rules flashcards on quizlet. This revision in rule 943g was one of six rules changes recommended by the football rules. All questions must be answered prior to completing the exam. The game in softball each team is permitted seven turns at bat during which it attempts to.
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 only youth football league that offers a full 10 game season plus guaranteed playoffs. 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. The nfhs has a sound ruleswriting process focused in significant part on risk minimization. The catchers helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. While this may sound like a simple concept, the game of football.
Nfhs approves football rules changes coach and athletic. 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. Modified instant replay headline 202021 high school ice hockey rules changes nfhs news despite loss of handshakes. Star game see end of rule book 9 1 definition of max stripped weight 9 2 definition of max dressed weight 10 f spring footballsummer passing leagues 10 g division i and division ii.
In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. National federation of state high school associations football. Football is a game with the stated objective of one team carrying or passing the ball across the opponents goal line or kicking the ball through the opponents goal by a place kick or drop kick. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules changes. Contains all of the rules for football, and are meant to explain all aspects of the game. Electronic versions of the 2015 nfhs football rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks. Jan 21, 2016 football rules changes 2015 by on january 21, 2016 football.
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