Unlock NFHSMembership BENEFITS
Mission
Professional Membership in the NFHS advances the mission of the NFHS with a commitment to professional development, wellness and risk minimization, sportsmanship, and national programming in interscholastic education-based athletics and performing arts activities.
UNLOCK A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES
Recognized as a NFHS Officials Association member
Access to official NFHS Officials Association membership card
Professional development through course offerings on NFHSLearn.com
Access to the free Interscholastic Officiating Course on NFHSLearn.com
Access to the NFHS Center for Officials Services (COS)
Network communication through NFHS state, regional and national programs
Access to NFHS Digital Rules Books
Access to NFHS Awards Program
Access to insurance coverage
Potential service on NFHS Committees
Rental Car discounts through National/Enterprise
Discounts through Signature Championship Rings
Discounts on officials uniforms and equipment purchased at www.nfhsofficialsstore.com and more
Requirements
Support, protect, and further the mission and purpose of education-based athletics and performing arts activities
Serve as a secondary school (grades 6-12) approved coach (excludes volunteer and private coaches)
Complete all required school training and/or state association requirements to teach, coach and/or instruct at the secondary school level
If you officiate, teach, coach, instruct in a recognized secondary education sport or performing arts activities program in your state of residence and meet the requirements outlined above, you receive $2m/$5m liability insurance. Accident/medical coverage is extended to other levels (e.g. little league, pop warner, etc.)
Individual Participation
Join as an official to gain access to exclusive training resources, officiating guidelines, and certification programs that enhance your expertise and ensure the highest standards in officiating.
NFHS Membership Period is July 1–June 30
Individual Participation - Join Now | $35
Tier 2 Local Association 100% Participation/Small Group Participation
Discounted price of $25.00 available to organizations with 40 or more officials. If your group meets the requirements of 100% participation you can contact the NFHS office for submission information. Groups of less than 40 can join for $35.00 by also contacting the NFHS office for ‘ submission information.
NFHS Membership Period is July 1–June 30
Tier 2 Local Association 100% Participation/Small Group Participation - Applicaton Form | $35Rule Changes
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Football Rules Changes - 2024
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Baseball Rules Changes - 2025
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Girls Lacrosse Rules Changes - 2025
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Wrestling Rules Changes - 2024-25
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Softball Rules Changes - 2025
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Track and Field Rules Changes - 2025