High school swimming and diving officials, get ready to relearn your rules books. A study of high school track and field outdoor championships based on the events endorsed by the national federation of state high school associations by peter j titlebaum. Scorebooks the nfhs scorebooks, published in cooperation with cramer products, inc. Officials shall master both the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to enforce the rules, and shall exercise authority in an impartial, firm and controlled manner. Ihsa state series premeet coaches and captains information. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. Diving descriptions were adjusted to maintain consistency with national trends. Through its 50member state associations and the district of columbia, the nfhs reaches more than 19,500 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7.
Indianapolis, in january 16, 2020 twentythree high school coaches from across the country have been selected as 2019 national coaches of the year by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs coaches association. The rules meeting was held in an online format to comply with current health safety guidelines. National federation of state high school associations 317 9726900. Officiating courses available for free through july 1 on. Through its 50 member state associations and the district of columbia, the nfhs reaches more than 19,500 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7. This rules revision, which affects the finish of all strokes used in swimming, was one of two swimming and four diving changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs swimming and diving rules committee at its march 2426 meeting in indianapolis. It is based on the premise that the purpose of diving judges at a meet is to ensure fair competition for all participants in accordance with the rules established by the nfhs. Nfhs reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs including more than 7.
Swim officials the officials uniform for swimming and diving is a white shirt. Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including the situations and rulings, and attend rules meetings regularly as required by the state association or officials association to stay informed regarding current rules. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs swimming and diving rules committee approved changes to rule 322 that will make the high tech swimsuit no longer a legal suit for swimmers at the high school level. This manual is provided to improve the consistency of officiating high school diving. High school 11player field facility specification guide football diagrams courtesy of the nfhs. Volleyball rule book by national federation of state high school associations. They are comprehensive in scope, but simple to use. A swimmer with special needs may request customization through hisher school to the state association. Swimming and diving rules interpretations publishers note. Key points for high school swimming officials be knowledgeable of nfhs swimming rules. The nfhs publishes playing rules in 16 sports for boys and girls competition and administers fine a. This manual is provided to improve the consistenc y of officiating high school swimming. Proper race finish, official timing procedures clarified. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at.
Key points for all high school officials be knowledgeable of nfhs diving rules. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. The nfhs, from its offices in indianapolis, indiana, serves its 50 member state high school athleticactivity associations, pl\. The nfhs, based in indianapolis, indiana, is the national leadership organization for high school sports and. Interpretationrelay alternates at the ihsa swimming diving finals. National federation of state high school associations. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs, which is the governing body for most high. The national federation of state high school associations swimming and diving rules committee has announced its rule changes for the 202021 season, which includes providing more clarity on what. The laws and regulations that govern the respective sport and facilities that are used for national swimming competitions, high school competitive diving, for any young athlete. A student may wear a knee brace without any medical documentation or approval by the state association. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Nfshsa national federation of state high school associations. Key points for all high school swimming officials be knowledgeable of nfhs swimming rules. They feature easy to follow scoring instructions and are designed to be practical and functional.
National federation of state high school associations nfhs find your next career at nfhs high school career center. Rule 331 recommends that all swimmers and divers wear suits of identical coloring and. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national leader for educationbased high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrows leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation, achievement, and development of. National federation of state high school associations vision the national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national leader for educationbased high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrows leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation, achievement, and.
The link to your download will be contained in your emailed receipt after purchase. These topics were among those discussed by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs swimming and diving rules committee at its annual meeting march 2223, where a total of. The national federation of state high school associations. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school. National federation of state high school associations mission the national federation of state high school associations nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that. Pool design compendium national swimming pool foundation. It is based on the premise that the purpose of swimming officials at a meet is to ensure fair competition for all competitors in accordance with the rules established by the nfhs. A row in the figure 9 table was omitted from the previous rule book and has been.
Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including the situations and rulings. Nfhss headquarters are located in white river state park in indianapolis, indiana. Rule 3 31 recommends that all swimmers and divers wear suits of identical. Six rules changes approved in high school swimming, diving. National federation of state high school associations swimming.
State final qualifiers pool entry order state final results. The referee is not responsible for supervising the warmup period or enforcing posted warmup procedures see suggested procedure in the front of the nf hs swimming and diving rules book. National federation of state high school associations, indianapolis, in. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content.
The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the body that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the united states. The nfhs writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. High school swimming receives six new rule changes. Check back frequently as new jobs are posted every day. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national leader for. Due to the cancellation of spring sports at high schools across the country, the national federation of state high school associations nfhs will not be publishing new rules both print and. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2. Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including the situations and rulings, and attend rules meetings regularly as required by the state association or officials. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library.