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“Targeting” Defined in High School Football In Effort to Reduce Risk of Injury

In an effort to reduce contact above the shoulders and lessen the risk of injury in high school football, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee developed a definition for “targeting,” which will be penalized as illegal personal contact.

Board Approves Fall Sports Changes; Finalizes Green Bay Area Alignment

The Board of Control ratified a number of fall sport coaches’ and committee recommendations and granted final approval of a massive realignment proposal affecting conference affiliations in the northeast and east central portions of the state at its January meeting.

WIAA Fall Football Acclimatization Announced

The WIAA has been providing member schools and coaches with information about heat illness and the risk of EHI; and limits of two-a-day practices for years. While there is a higher risk of EHI in southern states, it is a concern that cannot be ignored in Wisconsin. The NFHS has recommended policy changes for a few years, and there are rumors of future legislation on this issue based on the Korey Stringer Foundation guidelines. With a strong, evidence-based, effective policy for EHI, the WIAA will have an effective policy to protect the student-athlete.