Sideline management and control, professional communication between coaches and game officials 4. Nfhs football rules book is the official rules book for snoa. The only permissible items on the ball are the ball manufacturers name andor logo. Girls gymnastics october 2017 january 1, 2017 september 15, 2017 these are standard annual open and close dates with the exception of girls gymnastics which will always occur during odd number year. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The basic spot of enforcement is the end of the run, i. 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. Football is the number one sport for boys at the high school level. A football jersey does not need to completely cover the shoulder pads and all pads worn above the waist on the torso. The survey indicated 2,237 girls also played football in 2017 18. For any further information on mechanics, please refer to the nfhs manual.
The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Added that commercial advertising is not permitted on the ball. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Proper enforcement of penalties for violations of the equipment rules. Scrimmage is the action of the two teams during a down that begins with a legal snap. Feb 22, 2017 2017 nfhs football rule changes release date feb. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage.
For the 2015 football season, there is a major change in onfield mechanics for officials in four and fiveperson coverage, and a. The ncoa mechanics committee has supplemented the manual with additional information and clarifications to better serve the needs of its officials. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. According to the 201516 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, football is the most popular sport for boys at the high school level with 1,083,308 participants in 11player football. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. B11 is guilty of illegal substitution in a and b, a live deadball foul. New 2017 rules address risk minimization in high school football standard posted.
While the kick is in flight, r2 blocks k2 below the waist on rs 40. Publication corrections as of august 26, 2005 nfhs preseason football guide 2005. The survey indicated 2,237 girls also played football in 201718. The case book is universally used by game officials who are interested in football game administration, by coaches and instructors as a textbook for directed study by football squads, and in sports officiating courses. As block below the waist is a live ball foul during a running play. The only thing new in nfhs for 2017, is a long time case book comment has become codified, so existing rule 232. Nfhs adds new rule changes for football stateline sports. New 2017 rules address risk minimization in high school. National federation of state high school associations football.
Right around march 1 every year, the national federation of high schools nfhs releases new and updated rules to the football rule book. The only thing new in nfhs for 2017, is a long time case book comment has become codified, so existing rule 23216 will be lengthened to include a list examples of defenseless players. John miller wiaa football rules interpreter 425 9886155 jmiller. Nfhs football case book washington district football. Facilities statement a new statement from the nfhs on facilities used for high school athletics was added to the front of the 2017 nfhs football rules book. National federation of state high school associations. In this case, the spot of the foul is beyond the basic spot. For the 2015 football season, there is a major change in onfield mechanics for officials in four and fiveperson coverage, and a reminder about the changes for 2014 kickoff change. 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. All fall 2017 rule changes from nfhs are here general. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The committee cleared the way for state associations and their member schools to.
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. New rules simplify substitution, participation issues. The ball cannot have commercial advertising added to the surface. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation. It is the responsibility of coaches, game officials and players to know and understand not only the rule concerning targeting, but the risk involved when players engage in targeting. The nfhs football game officials manual committee approved a new football officiating mechanic for 2017 for the new rule dealing with the popup kicks. The southern nevada officials association snoa football officiating mechanics manual was developed by the snoa football board in conjunction with the football crew chiefs. 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. Contains the official rules for soccer and are designed to. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact. Download or read free read 2015 baseball case book nfhs elliot hopkins pdf at full. Another combined 28,943 boys participated in 6, 8 and 9player football. Responsibility on players to avoid illegal contact 2.
Officials manual 2019 nfhs general instructions for football clock operators 2019 nfhs general instructions for football linetogain crews. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. This manual is based on the nfhs 2016 and 2017 football game officials manual. If a player in the act of throwing a pass is a defenseless player, do we now have a foul if the qb is hit just as or just after he throws a pass. Contains the official rules for football and are designed to. See comments on slide for the specifics on this new football officiating mechanic. If the penalty is declined, r will have the ball first and 10 on rs 30. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of state high school associations nfhs covers the following. Indianapolis new rules on blindside blocking are the most recent steps taken by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee in minimizing the risks associated with the sport the establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of. Therefore, enforcement of the penalty for as foul is 15 yards from basic spot. Football officials packet arkansas activities association. The following definitions were added to clarify language used in the updated spirit rules book.