Removed references to unconscious or apparently unconsciousor apparently unconscious. Establishes consistent nfhs language within the rules prohibiting the use of tobacco products and similar items and alcohol by. 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. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book. Refer to the index in the back of the book to find the exact rule references. When seeking information regarding a specific skill, it is helpful to identify the section in which it is located. Blockingbelowthewaist rules revised definition of a catch revised player required to be removed if helmet comes off during the down illegal personal contact penalty has been revised horse collar rule has been modified gloves must meet nocsae test standard starting in 20. Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note. The rules book, which can be ordered online, outlines the new cheerleading rules for 2014, addressing everything from. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible. Any non timeserving violation on the defense that occurs while the ball is in the goal area will result in the ball being awarded to the offensive. Nfhs rule changes for 2011 revised administrative duties of. National federation of state high school associations nfhs presented by georgia football officials association gfoa points of emphasis 2012 football rules changes common misconceptions.
Uhsaa and nfhs spirit safety rules and assess penalty violations for said rules 2points per routine judge. New procedure requires an athlete exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion be removed from the contest. Nfhs national federation of state high school associations. Reorganization of the nfhs spirit rules book rule 1 definitions sec 1 stunts sec 2 stunting personnel. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. This note which was added to the rules book in 201112 was revised to clarify that state associations have authority to intervene not only after the conclusion of a contest, but before and during the contest as well. Spirit of sport award recipient perseveres against adversity. The play numbers identify the primary rule, section, article of the rules book which supports the interpretation. Using the national federation spirit rules book iowa. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. Electronic versions of the 2015 nfhs football rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks. Spirit participants shall stand outside the freethrow lane lines extended toward the sidelines throughout a basketball game. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the. There are no rules or situations that use this definition.
Welcome to the 201617 nfhs spirit online rules presentation. This note which was added to the rules book in 2011 12 was revised to clarify that state associations have authority to intervene not only after the conclusion of a contest, but before and during the contest as well. The spirit rules book was also reorganized to better serve the coaches and other readers, loomis added. National federation of state high school associations 201112 nfhs soccer rules powerpoint nfhs interpretation policy the nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of interpretations of nfhs soccer rules. Adds the words extended stunts that stop to allow for showandgo and upandover stunts. Aug 01, 2017 ycada cheer rules interpretation general safety tumbling entry into stunts 2017 duration. Allows a slight point during a forward roll where the top persons hands and feet are off of the ground at the same time. Officials jurisdiction team control 4197 a teamcontrol foul is a common foul committed by a team that has team. Play numbers are designated with a decimal whereas a rule reference is shown with a dash. There are no changes to rule 2 general risk management remains the same for all spirit groups. Nfhs national federation of state high school associations is the author of 201415 nfhs spirit rules book 3. Major revisions to rule 2 include but are not limited to. Spirit participants shall remain outside of the playing area during a 30second or less timeout during a basketball game.
State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for soccer rules interpretations. The term top person has replaced flyer throughout the book. A revision was adopted in 2012 that stated a base must not hold objects if the hands are the primary support for the top person. Section 4 stunt personnel is a combination of old sections 4 spotting and 5 base. Rules refer to official high school 20172018 spirit rules book published by nfhs. The rules set forth in the current national federation spirit rules book must be followed regardless of the. Members of a cheer squad involved in stunting, including bases, fliers and spotters, shall wear their hair away from the face and off the shoulders. Hold objects in a hand that is supporting a top person. Cheer and dancedrillpom will now follow completely separate performance safety rules. Head spin a skill in which a person balances on their head while rotating on the performing surface.
Below are some helpful hints for using the national federation spirit rules book to find information more easily. 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 school spirit video, made for homecoming 2010. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. The requirement that the feet remain at or below the waist remove the. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. A schools spiritline team will not be allowed to stunt, tumble or compete during the season of activity until all spiritlinecheerpom coaches paid or volunteer, head coach, assistant coach, varsity, jv, freshman, etc.
Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. National federation of state high school associations take part. It was moved to rule 26 as the committee believed that was a more logical place for it. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Dive roll an airborne forward roll where the feet of the performer are at or above the performers waist prior to the hands making contact with the performing surface. Contains the official rules for football and are designed to. Rule 1 definitions all spirit groups rule 2 general risk management all spirit. Sections in all rules have been revised, reordered, combined or eliminated. The spirit rules book to facilitate the navigation of the nfhs spirit rules book, the following guidance is offered.
Nebraska, rhode island students selected as recipients of spirit of. Need to make a change in the text on the slide below the pictures. If a player, coach or nonplayer is in the restricted zone while the ball is live but does not contact a game. Oct 01, 2010 nfhs school spirit video, made for homecoming 2010. Concussion recognition and management see appendix d on page 75 of the 201011 nfhs basketball rules book.
Official rules will be published in the 20162017 nfhs spirit rules book. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. All specifics in each rule andor exception must be followed in order to be legal. Rule 1 definitions for both cheer and dancedrillpom. This clinic will remain online for the entire season. Ycada cheer rules interpretation general safety tumbling entry into stunts 2017 duration. 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. The spirit rules clinics must be viewed by all coaches head, assistant and volunteer prior to august 29, 2019 to receive credit. 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. This language is aligned with other nfhs rule books. National federation of state high school associations.
Revises language to match basketball rules book on spirit squad location during basketball games. Except as specifically stated in the rules, information on field diagrams in this book is suggestive only. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school. Seven former standout athletes headline 2020 class of national high. Nfhs releases cheerleading rules for 20142015 cheersafe. For further assistance in understanding rules andor. National federation of state high school associations take. The construction and layout of all courts and fields used for high school competition are subject to any controlling laws and building codes, and to the sound judgment of the persons in charge of the. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. National federation of state high school associations spirit. Points of emphasis 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.