2014-15 nfhs swimming & diving and water polo rules book

Reorganize to list the items a competitor may wearuse and clarifies that adhesives are not allowed for swimmers andor divers. Please ensure any water polo ball used in cif competition has the nfhs authentication mark. Summary nfhs swimming rules changes july 8, 2014 page no. The national federation of state high school associations has released baseball rules changes for the 201415 season.

The ten events are the same for boys and girls and are the recognized national federation competition events. A complete listing of all rules changes approved by each nfhs winter sports committee will also be available on the nfhs website at. Medals will be given to the first six 6 place winners in mens and womens competitions. Federation of swimmingdiving and water polo rules book.

Policy regarding removal of diving boards by school district. Those finishing nine through 16 on friday will make up the competitors in the consolation heats. High school associations 201920 nfhs swimming and diving rules powerpoint rules changes major editorial changes. Lists items a competitor may wearuse as it makes the rule easier to use and assists in compliance. U 201516 rules book enclosed for the varsity head coach is a complimentary copy of the 20152016 national federation swimming and divingwater polo rule book. Modify rule 277, to provide for the optional use of backup manual timing devices whenever auto. No other type of head gear is allowed under the cap as the. Ncaa mens and womens swimming and diving rules 201920 and 202021 price.

Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs wrestling rules should contact the wrestling rules interpreter. Specifies in the backstroke event, the swimmer shall remain on or above the water surface on the finish. More clearly defines what is considered unsporting conduct, with a resulting penalty of no further participation up to ejection from the competition area, and what actions are considered unacceptable conduct with a resulting. Effective with the 201415 season, any part of a swimmer s body must be on or above the water at the finish of the backstroke event. Nfhs swimming and diving rules interpretations 201415. The nfhs swimming and diving rules committee meets annually in march to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. This firstofitskind online officiating course from the nfhs is designed to introduce individuals to the world of. Key points for all high school swimming officials be knowledgeable of nfhs swimming and diving rules. A major change in the finish of the backstroke event will occur next year in high school swimming and diving. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an.

Nfhs approves swimming, diving rules changes sports. Uil amends suspension of activities due to covid19 friday, april 17 with the announcement that all texas schools are to remain closed to inperson learning for the remainder of this school year, and in an effort to help protect the health and safety of texans, the university interscholastic league is canceling all remaining 20192020 spring activities and state championships. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Wiaa bulletin wisconsin interscholastic athletic association. Prohibits the use of a pistolstarters pistol as the sounding device in interscholastic swimming. In looking back at our fall championships that began in late october with girls golf and culminated last weekend with our football finals, it is evident that an incredible amount of work is done by a.

Nfhs to halt printing of spring sports rules publications. National federation of state high school associations. In addition to coaching swimming, katie has bachelors degrees in both developmental psychology and history and has a masters degree in education with a state of alaska teaching certificate endorsed for grades 512. This article was deleted as the duties of officials are detailed in rules 9 and 10. If this style block is available the rules do not require the swimmer to place hisher foot on the wedge. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Spirit rules committee clarifies uses of assisted stunts. Katie is a usa swimming, ymca swimming, american swim coaches association, and nfhs asaa certified swim coach. The use of an electronic timing device at the fhsaa finals is mandatory. This includes any act the referee deems unsporting, including, but not limited to, the following. 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.

Go to the water polo section of the publication library to view the water polo rules book. Basketball points of emphasis 201415 iaabo board 36. The nfhs swimming and diving rules committee meets. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. It is inappropriate to use a pistol of any kind at a school swimming meet.

Piaa adoptions are to be appliedenforced the same as the rules contained in the nfhs rules book. Water polo missouri state high school activities association the mshsaa promotes the value of participation, sportsmanship, team play, and personal excellence to develop citizens who make positive contributions to their community and support the democratic principles of our state and nation. Water polo rules proposals are considered annually in april. With the conclusion of our fall playoffs, 20 comes to a close. The dives listed on the nfhs diving table are consistent with ncaa, usa diving and fina in regard to the degrees of difficulty. Search results hawaii high school athletic association. In wrestling, the nfhs has enacted strict weightmanagement plans to reduce the risk of health issues.

Adopt the 20142015 nfhs swimming and diving rules book. As in previous years, the wearing of a medical alert with the alert visible continues and is encouraged for the purposes of risk minimization. The top 16 in each swimming event during fridays prelims will return for competition on saturday with the top eight individuals vying for state championship honors. Printbelow is a link to rules changes approved by the nfhs spirit rules committee.

Swimming and diving rules changes 201415 by on november 21, 2014 rules change. Click on athletic activities in the sidebar menu on the home page, and then select the sport desired. Team points are awarded to the top 16 places as per the nfhs rule book. Nfhs wrestling rules each state high school association adopting these nfhs wrestling rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Coaches can browse through featured videos of stunts and read aacca and nfhs safety interpretations. Nfhs swimming and diving rules interpretations 201415 publishers note. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. Ryan geheb swims through gruesome head wound to michigan. Previously, a swimmer in the backstroke could submerge on the turn andor finish. See the cif southern section blue book for all relevant rules. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2.

The nfhs writes playing rules in the sports of baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, girls gymnastics, ice hockey, boys lacrosse, soccer, softball, spirit, swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball, water polo and wrestling. Schools that believe that they have been incorrectly listed, or are not listed but should be, should contact the fhsaa office by email at assignments at fhsaa dot org. There are no technical reasons for the scoring scale to be different. Participation statistics publications record book sanctioning.

Ryan geheb swims through gruesome head wound to michigan allstate honors see more photos from the day here in alex mcdougalls photo gallery. Freestyle turn position clarified in swimming and diving. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. It is the official rulebook for the cif and will govern all interscholastic girls. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. Any studentathlete who receives a medal at the state finals must wear attire representinghis her school while on the podium warmup suit, tshirt and shorts, sweatshirt, etc. Swimming changes for 2014 15 swimming and diving on september 15, the ghsa executive committee passed unanimously a proposal to increase the number of entries in the consolation finals at the state swim meet from 8 to 10. Effective with the 201415 season, any part of a swimmers body must be on or above the water at the finish of the backstroke event.

Finish in backstroke event highlights 201415 swimming and. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. Announcer responsibilities the announcer shall be prohibited from making an announcement while the clock is running and while the clock is stopped and the ball is alivesuch as during a free throw, a throw in, etc. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Divers may wear tape or wraps for support and no longer limited to the wrist. The marucci cat5 33inch model baseball bat is not in compliance under.

Jun 17, 2014 special from the national federation indianapolis a major change in the finish of the backstroke event will occur next year in high school swimming and diving. Interpretation is added to provide consistency in the process to be followed when a modification of the re. Becky oakes indianapolis, in april 23, 2014 a major change in the finish of the backstroke event will occur next year in high school swimming and diving. Piaa 20202021 and 20212022 classification parameters. Swimming has been a sanctioned sport for both genders since the school year 196869. It is the official rule book for the cif and will govern all interscholastic girls. The ighsau is pleased to announce that effective immediately, we will begin paying postseason tournament officials with arbiterpay. Alternative sounding devices are readily available. Welcome to splash zone, the homepage for nfhs swimming and diving and water polo officials information. Only swim caps are allowed to be worn under the water polo cap. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to sitatuions presented. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit splash zone frequently for new and valuable information. State sites for tournament play are selected by the mhsa executive board as they are in all other activities. The prohibition of wearing jewelry has been removed from the rules for swimming and diving competition.