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HS Baseball Rules Changes Announced
Electronic Communication Devices from Dugout to Catchers to be Permitted in High School Baseball
Devices between a coach and a team’s catcher for calling pitches will be permitted beginning in 2024.
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Shot Clock Allowed by State Adoption for High School Basketball in 2022-23
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Prohibition of Jewelry Removed in High School Baseball Rules
Rules were also adjusted to only use the pivot foot to determine whether a pitcher is delivering a pitch from the wind-up or set position.
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By participating in high school sports and activities, you'll be preparing yourself to take on future challenges. From making better grades, being more physically fit, strengthening your character, to developing better time management and leadership skills and knowing how to ...!
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NFHS Releases Guidance for State Associations to Consider in Re-opening High School Athletics and Other Activities
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2023 HS Basketball Rules Changes Announced
Free Throw Procedures and Foul Administration Amended in 2023-24 HS Basketball Rules Changes
Beginning next year, basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bonus.”
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A recent survey of high school athletes suggests that the cancellation of youth sports because of the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a significant toll on the mental health & wellbeing of adolescents. NFHS SMAC member Tim McGuine discusses the results. bit.ly/3g9j5L9
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ICYMI: “According to the latest research, the single biggest risk factor that predicts whether or not a young athlete gets injured is specialization or competing in one sport for more than eight months a year. ”
Encourage multi-sport participation
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With Safety Measures in Place, Students Need Sports & Performing Arts for Mental & Emotional Wellness
The resumption of in-person classes, sports & other activities is crucial to the growth, development, & mental & emotional wellness of our nation's youth.
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At a cost of only 1 to 3 percent of an overall school's budget, HS activity programs are one of today’s best bargains. It is in these vital programs where young people learn life-long lessons - like sportsmanship - that complement the academic lessons taught in the classroom.
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Attention Schools!
The @NFHSNetwork is offering up to two free Pixellot automated-production units for schools to stream events.
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When you participate in high school sports and activities, you make lifelong friends. Interscholastic activities help you build bonds that not only last through high school, but for an entire lifetime.
#NationalFriendshipDay #MyReasonWhy
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This is Neil Armstrong, 1st human to set foot on the moon, in his Purdue University Marching Band uniform. Neil was an engineering major & played baritone in band, as he did throughout high school & college. The true value of interscholastic activity programs! #moonlanding 👨🚀
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Multi-sport athletes say diversifying helps them avoid mental, physical tolls of specialization bit.ly/2sOeRQT
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Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Today, we celebrate the millions of girls participating in high school sports nationwide, along with the female administrators and coaches promoting the values of education-based athletics on a daily basis.
#WeAreHighSchool
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'COVID-19 for Coaches and Administrators' Course Now Available from NFHS Learning Center
This free course discusses what coaches and administrators can do to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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"Parents should encourage their kids to play multiple sports for their high school teams and save the money they would spend on club sports for college tuition if scholarship money does not materialize." #NFHSVoice bit.ly/30hdRdl
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NFHS Hall of Famer Kim Mulkey led @BaylorWBB to another NCAA championship on Sunday adding to her total.
4x HS at Hammond (LA) High School
2x College at @LATechWBB
1x Olympic gold medal
3x Head Coach at Baylor
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7 reasons high school athletics are important. If you could offer high school students a vehicle that would improve their citizenship, sportsmanship, GPAs, self-discipline and physical and emotional wellness, you would high-jump at the chance, right? bit.ly/2EUCmy9
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Poor fan behavior is tarnishing high school athletics. The NFHS produced this 30-second commercial addressing the topic, which is airing across the country.
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HS football has more than one million participants, but only 8% go on to play in college... Don't forget that academics are important too!
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Why Multi-Sport Athletes Should Matter to Administrators. "In order to continually expand the educational tool box, one should encourage multi-sport participation as one of the best ways of keeping students engaged & meeting the needs of the whole child."
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In high school, Patrick Mahomes did not think of himself as a quarterback first, if at all. He told inquiring coaches his favorite sport was whatever was in season. If his athletic origin story presents a moral, it lies in the rejection of specialization.
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NFHS Foundation Approves Grant to Distribute Wet Bulb Globe Thermometers to High Schools
The $1.5 million program will provide schools with an important tool for minimizing heat-related illness during outdoor activities.
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Did you know that students who participate in activities have better attendance and less dropout rates than other students?
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NFHS Revises Guidance on COVID-19 Transmission During High School Sports
Highlighting the revised guidance is the elimination of the tiered "Potential Infection Risk by Sport" that placed sports in high-, medium- and low-risk categories.
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Becoming a high school official is a great way to earn extra income! It also allows you the option to pick games that fit your schedule. Sign up today! #BecomeAnOfficial highschoolofficials.com?shar…
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We know you miss the games you love. We know you miss your teammates, your coaches, your bus rides and pregame rituals. Rest assured, state associations are working tirelessly to get you back out there as soon as possible – all you can do is #BeReady.
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Study Indicates Higher Injury Rates for High School Athletes Who Specialize in One Sport nfhs.org/articles/study-indi…
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Students' Needs for High School Sports, Performing Arts Drives Decisions to Restart Programs.
The overarching reason that state associations are working to offer these programs is that many students desperately need these activities.
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18 to 25-year-olds who participate in sports activities while in high school were more likely than nonparticipants to be engaged with volunteering, voting, feeling comfortable speaking in public settings, and watching the news.
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2018 National High School Hall of Fame Inductee, Nicole Powell talks about multi-sport participation: "being able to do other sports helps your body to be stronger and more well-rounded and not so specialized."
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Soccer Rules Changes Announced: High school soccer teams will be reversing their home and visiting uniforms next season. bit.ly/2HknKde
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On #NationalStudentAthleteDay the NFHS celebrates the 12 million participants in high school sports and activities. We certainly miss the competition at the moment, but appreciate your commitment in the classroom! #12MillionStrong
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📢Attention Officials!
All officials education courses are currently free on nfhslearn.com!
Interscholastic Officiating
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Softball
Swimming & Diving
Volleyball
Wrestling
#BingeLearning #BecomeAnOfficial
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"Multi-sport participation yields better decision making and pattern recognition, as well as increased creativity. " bit.ly/2sVTVen
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"All of us need to remember game officials are providing a valuable service for educational based activities that benefit young people."
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Kids need social engagement. Kids need exercise. Kids need structure. And they need to have FUN. - Dr. Niehoff (@KarissaNFHS)
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Without officials:
Students couldn’t play.
Coaches couldn’t coach.
Fans couldn’t cheer.
There is a shortage of high school sports officials. Will you step up? #BecomeAnOfficial highschoolofficials.com?shar…
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With referee numbers down, officials look for solutions. “People watching games see us get booed & think ‘why would you ever want to do that?’ The people I’ve met are amazing & it’s something I’d do all over again because it’s awesome.” #BecomeAnOfficial
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The role of coaches during the coronavirus pandemic.
"Coaches have a vital role to play here. They can help their athletes process what is going on, discuss their feelings, try to come up with ways to make the seniors feel special."
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Did you know that students who participate in activity programs tend to have higher GPAs than other students?
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Becoming a high school official is a great way to earn extra income! #BecomeAnOfficial bit.ly/2KD1lMn
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12 million young people participate in high school activities. We’ll be ready when they come back to the courts, fields and stages. #12MillionStrong #KeepTheFireBurning
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91% of 2019 1st Round #NFLDraft selections participated in multiple sports during high school.
3.9/5.0 PAI Average
56% Track & Field
44% Basketball
16% Baseball
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An Official Crisis: Age, pay, and abuse at heart of declining roster of referees locally and nationwide. “If it doesn’t get any better, you’re going to see one guy at games. Because we just can’t cover them.”
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Just about 7% of HS athletes go on to play a sport in college; only 2% at the Div. I level. scholarshipstats.com/varsity…
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ICYMI: High School Sports Participation Increases for 28th Straight Year, Nears 8 Million Mark
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“Be it RESOLVED that every Friday night during the fall in America is ‘High School Football Night.’" bit.ly/2wu9MzU
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It's a proven fact. High school students who participate in sports and activities most often have higher grades than their peers. #MyReasonWhy @NFHS_Org bit.ly/2vnw36Y
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One of the top ten reasons to participate in high school sports and activities? Better grades! Teens who participate in high school sports and activities have a higher GPA. What's your reason for participating? Tell us at bit.ly/2x3O1XD #MyReasonWhy
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Research shows high school athletes are more engaged with their school, have a more positive attitude toward school and have better attendance. It’s no wonder they make better grades and have higher GPAs! Encourage your teens to participate. #MyReasonWhy myreasonwhy.com?share=eblast…
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ICYMI: In high school, @PatrickMahomes did not think of himself as a quarterback first, if at all. His favorite sport was whatever was in season. If his athletic origin story presents a moral, it lies in the rejection of specialization. @Chiefs #SuperBowl
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To those who teach after the final school bell rings – thank you.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
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Today the NFHS celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day and the millions of girls who participate in education-based athletics and activities. Pictured are some the women of the NFHS who made their mark in high school sports.
#NGWSD | #WeAreHighSchool | #LeadHerForward
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Why Multi-Sport Athletes Should Matter to Administrators. "In order to continually expand the educational tool box, one should encourage multi-sport participation as one of the best ways of keeping students engaged & meeting the needs of the whole child."
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Thank you to all of the PA Announcers across the nation who dedicate their time to support and report high school sports and activities! #HSActivitiesMonth bit.ly/2nRPd0S
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With referee numbers down, officials look for solutions. “People watching games see us get booed & think ‘why would you ever want to do that?’ The people I’ve met are amazing & it’s something I’d do all over again because it’s awesome.” #BecomeAnOfficial
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The overall number of participants in high school sports increased for the 28th consecutive year!
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>3% of HS athletes get scholarships to play in college-at any level. Play hard & have fun-but remember the other 97% bit.ly/2jjcJk8
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During this National Athletic Training Month (#NATM2022), shout-out to the men and women who help make YOUR education-based athletics experience possible by "Providing Health Care Everywhere!" Thank your athletic trainers today!
@NATA1950
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ICYMI: Participation in HS activities often predict later successes in college, career & in becoming a contributing healthy
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🚨 High School Sports Update 🚨
This week has seen more changes to high school sports seasons as state associations modify their calendars.
CO, MN and MD become the latest states to move the football season from the fall.
Track all the changes here: bit.ly/2D0Y2wH
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Generally, students who participate in activity programs tend to have higher GPAs than other students, typically have better attendance and less dropout rates then other students
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The benefits of education-based athletics are numerous. But, the benefits are only fully enjoyed if student-athletes remain eligible. Thank you to all teachers and advisors who keep students on track in the classroom so they can stay in the game! #HSActivitiesMonth
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Playing multiple sports in high school is a winning formula.
Multi-sport participants learn from multiple coaches, participate in cross-training to strengthen athleticism, and have a reduced risk of overuse injuries and burnout.
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High school sports season update - Monday, August 10.
37 states have modified or delayed their sports seasons.
13 will not play football this fall.
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The NFHS Voice: High School Football is Thriving, Not Dying. We urge you to support your local high school football team this Friday night.
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‼️ 2024-25 Basketball Rules Changes
A new definition and subsequent warning for faking being fouled (flopping) has been added to the NFHS Basketball Rules Book for the 2024-25 season.
This was one of 12 approved changes.
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Mother and son share unique bond as high school football referees
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HS Softball Rules Changes Announced
Changes in Pitching Delivery Requirements Approved in HS Softball
Pitchers will be allowed to disengage both feet from the playing surface if the pivot foot is not replanted prior to the delivery of the pitch.
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ICYMI: Participation in high school activities often predict later successes in college, career and in becoming a contributing healthy member of society.
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An Official Crisis: Age, pay, and abuse at heart of declining roster of referees locally and nationwide. “If it doesn’t get any better, you’re going to see one guy at games. Because we just can’t cover them.”
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Students who play on the same team, or participate in the same activity build bonds that not only last through high school, but for an entire lifetime.
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Student-athlete Tip: Your routine this summer will determine how much you improve your strength, speed, & quickness. There are no shortcuts.
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While club sports may be an option for some, “there is nothing like high school sports." 👏👏 We would agree! bit.ly/2Ha642P
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To the coaches, who continue to show us the importance of the second half of the school day – thank you.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
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Make the Right Call: Become an Official. Becoming a licensed high school official is an easy call. Officiating allows you to continue being a role model by demonstrating qualities such as impartiality, fairness, and courage. bit.ly/2Ddduot
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According to A Girls' Index Impact Report by the Columbus Local Organizing Committee and Ruling Our Experiences (ROX), girls who play sports in high school generally have more self-confidence than girls who don't participate in sports.
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We need your help! There is a shortage of high school officials in your state. People like you can make a difference. Sign up today! #BecomeAnOfficial highschoolofficials.com?shar…
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Basketball and track & field most popular sports among the multi-sport athletes in #SB51
94 of 106 (88.7%) football players on Super Bowl team rosters played another sport in HS. #SB51
#Patriots
#RiseUp
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Referee shortage: High schools, officials grasp for solutions to complex problem. "The shortage at the high school level is due to a myriad of factors — low resources, verbal abuse and low pay, among them...but not one, simple solution."
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Want a way to stay involved in the sports you once loved playing? Make the right call and #BecomaeAnOfficial
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Jewelry Permitted in 2023 High School Softball Rules Changes
Rules regarding color restrictions for gloves and mitts were also loosened.
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Ten tips for high school sports parents: Tim Warsinskey's Take revisited
#8. Support the team and be a good fan. bit.ly/2UZj96e
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Becoming a high school official is a great way to earn extra income! It also allows you the option to pick games that fit your schedule. Sign up today! #BecomeAnOfficial bit.ly/39EvK63
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Be a role model for the kids in your community by becoming a high school official. #BecomeAnOfficial highschoolofficials.com?shar…
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Looking to stay close to the sport you love? Sign up today to be a high school official! highschoolofficials.com?shar… #BecomeAnOfficial
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It's a proven fact. High school students who participate in sports and activities most often have higher grades than their peers. Learn more at MyReasonWhy.com! #MyReasonWhy @NFHS_Org myreasonwhy.com/?share=june7
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Can you imagine your high school career without playing sports? Help stop the shortage of high school officials in your state by becoming one today! #BecomeAnOfficial highschoolofficials.com?shar…
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.@KarissaNFHS: "We have been in contact with all of our state associations over the past eight months, and we have heard a very positive story. If there have been any reported cases of COVID-19 transmission based on playing sports, the number is extremely small."
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Studies have shown the negative effects of missing out on sports & activities can have for high school students. The NFHS Learning Center has a FREE course that focuses on wellness, including both physical and psychological.
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Fall sports seasons are starting in many high schools across the country. The NFHS Learning Center has developed a free course on COVID-19 to help conduct workouts, practices & contests as safely as possible.
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High school sports are important. They teach life lessons that can’t be learned any place else. Make a difference in your community and become a high school official. #BecomeAnOfficial highschoolofficials.com?shar…
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It’s Winter Officials Appreciation Week!
Join us in thanking over 99,000 high school winter sports officials around the nation who dedicate their time to making competition a SAFE & FAIR experience for our school communities 👏
#OfficialsAppreciation #PlayPerformCompeteTogether
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Did you know there is a shortage of high school game officials? Help ensure that high school sporting events are never postponed or cancelled because of a shortage of officials! #BecomeAnOfficial highschoolofficials.com?shar…
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