Guidance for the use of face masks and the allowance of religious headwear to be worn during play without state association consent are among the most significant rules changes that will take effect with the 2021 high school field hockey season.
Following a series of meetings this week over multiple days, the 15 schools that play field hockey came to a consensus decision on Friday that the sport would play in Season C next spring.
During a meeting on Wednesday night, the CHSAA Board of Directors voted to approve variances from the Governor's COVID Response Team which will provide member schools with the local option to play field hockey, football and sideline spirit during the fall (Season A) season.
In response to longstanding concerns regarding the wearing of goggles in high school field hockey, the NFHS Board of Directors approved a change in the eyewear rule that will take effect with the upcoming 2020 season.
The CHSAA Legislative Council voted on more than 50 items, and made a number of changes to the Association's bylaws, which impacted things from alignment to the transfer rule.
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has partnered with USA Field Hockey in a collaborative effort to sustain and grow the number of high school field hockey participants.
