Key points for all high school swimming officials be knowledgeable of nfhs swimming rules. The link to your download will be contained in your emailed receipt after purchase. The nfhs writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. A row in the figure 9 table was omitted from the previous rule book and has been. 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. National federation of state high school associations, indianapolis, in.
Proper race finish, official timing procedures clarified. They are comprehensive in scope, but simple to use. 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. 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. State final qualifiers pool entry order state final results. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2. This manual is provided to improve the consistency of officiating high school diving. 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. Key points for all high school officials be knowledgeable of nfhs diving rules.
The nfhs publishes playing rules in 16 sports for boys and girls competition and administers fine a. 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. National federation of state high school associations. Officiating courses available for free through july 1 on. High school 11player field facility specification guide football diagrams courtesy of the nfhs. 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 nfhs is the body that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the united states. High school swimming receives six new rule changes. This manual is provided to improve the consistenc y of officiating high school swimming. 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. National federation of state high school associations swimming. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Key points for high school swimming officials be knowledgeable of nfhs swimming 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. Diving descriptions were adjusted to maintain consistency with national trends. Volleyball rule book by national federation of state high school associations. The nfhs, based in indianapolis, indiana, is the national leadership organization for high school sports and. Ihsa state series premeet coaches and captains information. 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. 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. 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. Scorebooks the nfhs scorebooks, published in cooperation with cramer products, inc. High school swimming and diving officials, get ready to relearn your rules books.
Nfhs reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs including more than 7. Interpretationrelay alternates at the ihsa swimming diving finals. Pool design compendium national swimming pool foundation. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school. Swim officials the officials uniform for swimming and diving is a white shirt. Six rules changes approved in high school swimming, diving.
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. Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including the situations and rulings. Check back frequently as new jobs are posted every day. Nfhss headquarters are located in white river state park in indianapolis, indiana. Last month, the national federation of state high school associations swimming and diving rules committee announced six new rules, including a betterdefined rule for a legal touch. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. These topics were among those discussed by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs swimming and diving rules committee at its annual meetingmarch2223, where a total of six rules changes were recommended for approval. 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.
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. Nfshsa national federation of state high school associations. 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. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. National federation of state high school associations 317 9726900. The national federation of state high school associations. 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.
The rules meeting was held in an online format to comply with current health safety guidelines. Rule 3 31 recommends that all swimmers and divers wear suits of identical. 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. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at.
A swimmer with special needs may request customization through hisher school to the state association. The nfhs, from its offices in indianapolis, indiana, serves its 50 member state high school athleticactivity associations, pl\. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. They feature easy to follow scoring instructions and are designed to be practical and functional. 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. Swim officials the officials uniform for swimming and diving is a white shirt and navy blue slacks. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs, which is the governing body for most high. Swimming and diving rules interpretations publishers note.
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