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Simplification of uniform rule continues in track and field, and cross country

NFHSJuly 10, 2018, 11:12 AM

Further simplification of the uniform rule in track and field, and clarification on the method of determining the order of finish in cross country highlight 2019 rules changes in those two high school sports.

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2018-19 baseball rules changes focus on pitching mechanics

NFHSJuly 5, 2018, 8:27 AM

The elimination of the requirement for the entire pivot foot to be in contact with the pitcher’s plate is among the changes approved for the 2018-19 high school baseball season.

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Chicago to host 99th annual NFHS Summer Meeting

NFHSJune 19, 2018, 8:08 AM

The 99th annual National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Summer Meeting will be held June 28-July 2 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois.

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Exception to backcourt violation approved in basketball rules

NFHSMay 14, 2018, 12:38 PM

An exception to the backcourt violation and a clarification regarding specifications of the ball comprise the changes approved for the 2018-19 high school basketball season.

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Clarity provided to out-of-bounds calls in wrestling

NFHSApril 27, 2018, 8:47 AM

New definitions for inbounds and out of bounds highlight high school wrestling rules changes for the 2018-19 season.

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NFHS responds to Rice Commission Report on College Basketball

NFHSApril 25, 2018, 1:43 PM

In response to the Rice Commission Report on College Basketball, NFHS Executive Director Bob Gardner offers the following comments on some of the suggestions from the Commission.

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Dr. Karissa Niehoff of Connecticut selected NFHS executive director

NFHSApril 24, 2018, 8:41 AM

Dr. Karissa Niehoff, executive director in Connecticut, has been selected as the next executive director of the NFHS, effective August 1.

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NFHS announces partnership with PlayVS to begin eSports in high schools nationwide

NFHSApril 19, 2018, 9:01 AM

The NFHS and the NFHS Network have entered into a partnership with PlayVS to begin the rollout of eSports competition in high schools throughout the nation.

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New scoring procedures, balk definition highlight 2018-19 gymnastics rules changes

NFHSApril 2, 2018, 8:00 AM

New rules to clarify scoring procedures and redefine a balk are among the notable changes made by the NFHS Girls Gymnastics Rules Committee that will take effect for the 2018-19 season.

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Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer and dance

NFHSMarch 22, 2018, 8:41 AM

Ten rules revisions in cheer and dance which focus on minimizing risk to participants, along with 10 changes in the definitions section, are among the high school spirit rules changes recommended by the NFHS Spirit Rules Committee.

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