High School Football

Some things that are allowed in the NFL are not allowed in high school football. Why can’t you hurdle in high school football? Hurdling is illegal in high school football because it can lead to injuries. Arguably, high school players are not skilled enough to jump over other players without getting hurt. In professional and…

While some protective equipment is mandatory, other equipment is only recommended. Do you have to wear knee pads in high school football? Yes, you have to wear knee pads in high school football. The NFHS (national federation of state high school associations) makes the rules about what equipment is required. Knee pads are required equipment. …

Many people are still in high school at 18 or 19. Can you play high school football at 18? What are the rules for older players? Yes, you can still play high school football at 18 or 19. If you turned 19 before last September, you are too old to play. If you had a…

Nowadays, college athletes can earn money from sponsorships, endorsements, and autograph signings. Can high school football players get paid?  Usually, high school football players are not allowed to profit from the sport. Until recently, college football had strict amateurism requirements, where athletes could only get scholarships and not profit in other ways. While these rules…

High school football coaches have responsibility with young athletes. Are they required to get drug tested either randomly or before they start working? The rules for drug testing a high school football or otherwise athletics coach vary from district to district. There is no federal law, and in most cases no state law requiring that…

High School football players can wear a fair bit of equipment to protect their body from the physical impacts of the sport. But how much does high school football gear weigh? We’ll review some of the safety gear high school football players wear during a game, how much it weighs, and what the actual range…

The typical age range for a high school football player is 15 to 18 years of age. Are 19-year-olds allowed to play for a high school football team? The answer does depend in part on the state and the specific reasons why a player hasn’t graduated yet. In most states, the rules include being less…

Conceal and carry permits allow the holder to carry a concealed weapon in some situations. Does the permit allow the holder to carry a gun into a high school football game? We’ll review what a conceal-and-carry permit is, in addition to where you can bring a gun and which areas or places might restrict you…

All types of people attend high school football games – including high school students. Are middle school students allowed to go to high school football games? We’ll review some policies we’ve seen regarding attendance for middle school students in addition to reasons why middle school students might need policies made for them. Taking A Middle…