Referee Resources
The NFHS offers digital rules publications through NFHS AllAccess where you can access / purchase a digital publication of the 2025-26 Soccer Rules Book. Print publications can be purchased at NFHS.com.
A quick look summary of the 2025-26 Soccer Rules Changes for the Spring ‘26 Season with their rationale. Editorial changes and points of emphasis are also included.
2025-26 NFHS Soccer Rules Interpretations
The NFHS is the official source of high school soccer rules interpretations. The situations considered in the 2025-26 NFHS Soccer Rules Interpretations are published in conjunction with the 2025-26 Soccer Rules Changes.
The 2025-26 Soccer Guide is a comparative study of NFHS and NCAA soccer rules and the IFAB laws of the game. Key NFHS differences extend to substitution, systems of match control, time keeping, throw-ins, penalty kicks, and overtime procedures.
2025-26 NFHS Soccer Rules Presentation
The 2025-26 NFHS Soccer Rules Presentation is required viewing for all high school soccer officials. Subject matter includes the Spring ‘26 soccer rules changes, interpretations and examples; and, major editorial changes and points-of-emphasis for officials.
IMPORTANT: Officials are required to watch the entire presentation online at the IHSAA website in order to receive credit and be eligible for post-season assignments.
NFHS High School Soccer Officials Manual
The NFHS High School Soccer Officials Manual combines the NFHS manual with a visual representation of mechanics through Referee Magazine's exclusive PlayPic® and MechaniGram® illustrations – a must have for all high school soccer officials.