E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Rule 91 through 94 conduct of players blocking, use of hands, illegal contact. All ebooks, links to which are on the site, located on the public sites not affiliated with us to which our website does not have any relation. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her. It provides a variety of program initiatives that reach the 18,500 high schools and over 11 million students involved in athletic and activity programs. The high school football rules online course covers every single rule of the rule book, and its indepth, yet simple, material is easy to understand. Rule 99 failure to properly wear required equipment has been deleted from the 2018 nfhs football rules book. Rule 7 snaps, handing and passing, numbering and formations. There are no uniform numbering requirements for 9man. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. Fhsaa rules and policies are published annually in the fhsaa handbook, fhsaa sports manuals and the fhsaa officials guidebook.
Rules book, case book, officials manual, handbook, simplified. Each state high school association adopting these nfhs football. Football national federation of state high school associations. Seven high school athletic administrators to be inducted into niaa. Nfhs football rule 3510e is likely to get results as this concern is addressed. Be sure to check with your schools athletic director along with your state. National leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities national authority on interscholastic activity programs. National leadership organization for high school sports and fine. This usa football rules guide is designed to take existing, commonly used rule books by the national federation of state high school. Not everyone gets as much out of the rules book as theyd like, and using images can be just the. Official bylaws for football minnesota state high school. Update on technology in coaching boothslocker rooms and secretaryrules editor. Nocsae statement on third party helmet addon products and certification.
These federations oversee allstate awards, name district allstars, and compile records of achievement. Supplemental publications include the fhsaa member school directory. Rule 362 no longer calls for a delayofgame foul for failure to properly wear requiredlegal equipment. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the. If a snap, free kick, or faircatch kick is made while a team has fewer than 11 players on the field of play or the end zone, the ball is in play, and there is no penalty. Nfhs rule changes for 2012 revised blockingbelowthewaist rules revised. Rule 5 players, substitutes, equipment, general rules. So lets kick things off and begin to help you understand the intricate rules of high school football. Behind the stripes is written by veteran wiaa official b. 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. Rule change permissible items on balls rule 1h new the ball may contain only the following permissible items. Neither the whole nor any part of this publication may be copied or reproduced andor.
The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Nevada interscholastic activities association 1188 victorian plaza circle sparks, nevada 89431 phone 775 4531012 fax 775 4531016. A member schools enrollment will be based on the total student enrollment figure reported to the illinois state board of education in its fall housing report on september 30 of the preceding school year. Seven former standout athletes headline 2020 class of national high. Some high school principals believe that football is the most important extracurricular activity on campus. Aa 2 d1 teams 4 d12 team teams will make up a subregion with district 12. Warning about the inherent dangers of football student athletes and parents should be aware that football, like all sports, will always have inherent dangers. Official statistics rules, including special interpretations and approved rulings. Rulesectionarticle 482 eliminates the requirement that a team who scores a touchdown at the end of regulation of a game to kick the extra point or go for twopoint conversion if it would not affect the outcome of the game. The national federation of state high school associations is the only. The tennessee youth football league has condensed the official tnyfl rules book to give quicker access to any written language pertaining to play rules and procedures specific to the tnyfl. You also get some liability coverage, training video access, and the quarterly officials publication, which is now only available online. 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.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Play rules not specifically covered herein shall be governed by current edition of the national federation high school nfhs rules book. District i football playoff format 2016 a 3 d1 teams teams will make up a subregion with district 2 and district xi. 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. Ligocki, an active message board poster who has helped many people on the forum with rules questions and clarifications over the years. Indianapolis, in february 6, 2020 in an effort to eliminate a potential timing advantage gained by the defensive team in high school football, the play clock will be set to 40 seconds effective with the 2020 season when an officials timeout is taken for an injury to a defensive player or a. This is the only illustrated rule book available for high school football officials. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. The 45point rule for 9man football will not be enforced in minnesota. It is recognized that when nfhs rules are changed, reordered or eliminated, plays may be rendered obsolete. National federation of state high school associations nfhs presented by georgia football officials association gfoa points of emphasis 2012 football rules changes common misconceptions.
Football fundamentals the following presentation will attempt to explain the fundamentals of high school football fundamental statements are found on page 8283 of the 2017 nfhs football rules book please consult rule 2pg 2438 for definition of terms. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The purpose of this feature is to help educate readers on any rules changes, clarify procedures and rules, provide case studies and examples, and answer any questions people. Welcome to the extra point, where members of the nfls football data and analytics team will share updates on leaguewide trends in football data, interesting visualizations that showcase innovative ways to use the leagues data, and provide an inside look at how the nfl uses datadriven insight to improve and monitor. Additional timing changes on play clock approved in high school football rules. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades. High school associations 2019 nfhs football rules transitioning to nfhs rules. At least thirty minutes prior to the start of the game all visiting and home team players, as well as, one team representative from both teams that has a nys id coach card must be. All or portions of each publication are made available as they are published as portable document format pdf files for download into your computer. The free blocking zone is a square area extending laterally 3 yards on either side of the spot of the snap and. Nfhs laws of the game and other resources are available at 1. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs learning center is an education tool that offers courses to high school coaches, administrators, officials, students, and parents. High school associations 2017 nfhs football rules powerpoint.
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. National federation of state high school associations. Nonboundaried schools will have their total student enrollment multiplied by 1. High school association laws of the game shall apply. If you find plays you think may be in error, please report them to the nfhs. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. High school football rules online course high school rules.