Referee Resources
The NFHS offers digital rules publications through NFHS AllAccess where you can access / purchase a digital publication of the 2024-25 Soccer Rules Book. Print publications can be purchased at NFHS.com.
Changes for Spring ‘25 include: clarifying that there is not a limitation on the color of tape or sock worn at or below the ankle (4-1-4d); and, providing an ordered list of offenses by severity, addressing Stopping a Promising Attack (SPA), and clarifying that all necessary conditions must be met for Denial of an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity (DOGSO) to be applicable (Rule 12).
2024-25 NFHS Soccer Rules Interpretations
The NFHS is the official source of high school soccer rules interpretations. The situations considered in the 2024-25 NFHS Soccer Rules Interpretations are published in conjunction with the 2024-25 Soccer Rules Changes.
The 2024-25 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.
2024-25 NFHS Soccer Rules Presentation
The 2024-25 NFHS Soccer Rules Presentation is required viewing for all high school soccer officials. Subject matter includes the Spring ‘25 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.
2024-25 NFHS High School Soccer Officials Manual
The new 2024-25 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.