The 10 rules changes for high school cheer, dance, drill and pom for the 201617 season were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Adds the words extended stunts that stop to allow for showandgo and upandover stunts. If a competitor is required to be a member of a high school drill team in order to compete as a soloist, she must also follow these rules and will be assessed penalties for violations of said rules in all uhsaa sanctioned competitions. If a player, coach or nonplayer is in the restricted zone while the ball is live but does not contact a game. Welcome to the diamond, the homepage for nfhs baseball officials information. Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. Need to make a change in the text on the slide below the pictures. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules changes. The nfhs baseball rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of the game of interscholastic baseball that need to be addressed and given special attention. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. Nfhs national federation of state high school associations is the author of 201415 nfhs spirit rules book 3.
When seeking information regarding a specific skill, it is helpful to identify the section in which it is located. 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 nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Click here for the 201920 nfhs comments on the rules. High school today committee drives success of publication hst when each monthly issue of high school today arrives, you may initially glance at it and possibly read a few articles. She currently chairs the nfhs softball rules committee. Click here for the 201920 nfhs comments on the rules 6102019. Spirit participants shall remain outside of the playing area during a 30second or less timeout during a basketball game. Play numbers are designated with a decimal whereas a rule reference is shown with a dash.
Indianapolis, in july 20, 2010 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, in a ruling by its board of directors, announced today that waivers or modifications of the recent ban on composite bats in high school baseball may be considered in certain circumstances. National federation of state high school associations spirit. Cheer and dancedrillpom will now follow completely separate performance safety rules. I would like to thank the nfhs, the ihsa, karen reynolds, coach kristin frank. Revised language was written to match the basketball rules book to create consistency across activities. Guidance for state associations to consider in reopening high scho. Stunting personnel safety was addressed in rule 321c, a new addition to the nfhs spirit rules book. Head spring a tumbling skill in which a person places both hands and their head on the performing surface, pushes off with the hands while flipping the legs overhead and landing on their feet. Contains the official rules and case plays for spirit and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Spirit participants shall stand outside the freethrow lane lines extended toward the sidelines throughout a basketball game.
For further assistance in understanding rules andor. Head spin a skill in which a person balances on their head while rotating on the performing surface. These include the football rules book, case book, handbook, simplified and illustrated rules, rules by. National federation of state high school associations 201517 nfhs points of emphasis post play.
Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. Shoulder to the head targeting is an act of taking aim and initiating contact to an opponent above the shoulders with the helmet, forearm, hand, fist, elbow or shoulders. Purchase your copy of the nfhs spirit rulebook at ihsastore. 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.
Nfhs national federation of state high school associations. Indianapolis, in july 6, 2011 rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee will place more responsibility on coaches. She was inducted into ahsaa sports hall of fame in 2011 and the marion county sports hall of fame in 2001. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content.
The prohibition against contacting a player who has given a valid faircatch signal ceases if the kick is muffed. This is such an honor and i am thrilled to receive the nfhs spirit of sport award. Website 201920 nfhs spirit rules power point north carolina. As a reminder, nfhs spirit rule 2110 prohibits spirit teams from coming on the playing areafloor during a 30 second time out in a basketball game. Seven former standout athletes headline 2020 class of national high. Gilliland has received several coachoftheyear honors and has served on the nfhs basketball, softball and spirit rules committees. Electronic versions of the nfhs basketball rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks. Teams are required to comply with the nfhs spirit rules book when participating in the. Bracer a top person who stabilizes andor assists another top person. Official rules will be published in the 20162017 nfhs spirit rules book. Targeting may be called for contact against any opponent, including the runner.
With a growing number of high school students competing in dance and drill, the spirit rules committee reorganized the rules book for 201617 to include a separate rule for dance risk management. To know the rules thoroughly requires constant study. If so and you have the nfhs group accessible your assignor may be able to do this then the rule books and case books are available in the nfhs central hub. All spiritline coaches must also take the nfhs concussions in sports free online course at this course only needs to be completed once. The play numbers identify the primary rule, section, article of the rules book which supports the interpretation. She was inducted into ahsaa sports hall of fame in 2011. This language is aligned with other nfhs rule books. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. Uhsaa and nfhs spirit safety rules and assess penalty violations for said rules 2points per routine judge. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. Revises language to match basketball rules book on spirit squad location during basketball games.
It is vital that officials understand this rule and realize how the rule is involved in so many situations and in arriving at accurate rulings. This online exam is to be taken by all spiritline coaches after completing the nfhs spirit rules course through the aia. Religious head covering, wrap, or other required religious garments that are not dangerous or likely to come off during participation are not a risk. Nfhs store, nfhs network store apparel and accessories. Reference the portion of the current nfhs spirit rules book rule number andor page number that has you unsure if the skill is legal. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. Cradle a dismount from a partner stunt, pyramid or toss in which the catch is completed below shoulder height by a base or bases with the top person in a faceup openpike position. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Im not aware of any other online options for the full rules book, unless you run across an illegallyscanned copy, as its ed material.
Click here for the 2020 nfhs football rules changes. The committee cleared the way for state associations and their member schools to. Post play new information has been added to the rule book that addresses cleaning up post play. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might appear in the rules book for consecutive editions. To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs football rules. Books by nfhs author of 2019 nfhs baseball rules book. Three baseball bats that have bbcor certification, and would have been legal for use this year have been decertified by the ncaa, and therefore are no longer legal at the high school level. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. A number of supplementary materials which are designed to help game officials study and become thoroughly competent in the rules have been developed by the nfhs. It is legal for offensive and defensive players to touch when both are. The spirit rules book to facilitate the navigation of the nfhs spirit rules book, the following guidance is offered. Nfhss most popular book is 2019 nfhs baseball rules book.
The nfhs spirit rules writing committees consist of experts in the give\. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. A maximum of twelve 12 sideline cheerleaders and one 1 mascot in costume may be on the floor at any state series basketball contest. Golf usga rules govern play except where local rules are necessary.
Shop online for nfhs and nfhs network polos, jackets and more. At this time, the state of indiana does not require cheerleaders to follow any specific regulations. National federation of state high school associations basketball. The phrase in physical contact with another top person was removed and replaced with who stabilizes andor assists. Nfhs spirit rules exam must be taken every year free. Situation numbers are designated with a decimal whereas rule references are shown with a dash. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model football rules interpretations. Each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving. Rule 1 definitions all spirit groups rule 2 general risk management all spirit.
Indianapolis, in february 14, 2011 a change in the definition of a chop block in high school football, along with a strong emphasis on proper use of the helmet to minimize risk of injury, highlighted the january 2123 meeting of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee in indianapolis. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 spirit rules changes. National federation of state high school associations. Iasp recommends that all teams follow all rules in the current edition of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules book. We know you will find the information useful and use the resources to stay informed. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs.
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