News and Events
February 2025
Player Equipment Changes Highlight 2025 High School Football Rules Revisions
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 3, 2025) — Four revisions dealing with player equipment in high school football were among the eight changes recommended by the NFHS Football Rules Committee at its January 12-14 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
The Football Rules Committee is composed of one member from each NFHS member state association that uses NFHS playing rules, along with representatives from the NFHS Coaches Association and NFHS Officials Association.
One of the equipment changes next year will permit some additional electronic communication with players during[…]
Judgment Call on Second Contact Eliminated in High School Volleyball
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 3, 2025) — Multiple contacts by one player attempting to play the ball will now be allowed on second contact if the next contact is by a teammate on the same side of the net. This elimination of a judgment call by officials highlights the 2025-26 high school volleyball rules changes.
In all, six rules changes were recommended by the NFHS Volleyball Rules Committee at its annual meeting January 12-14. All rules changes were reviewed and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Rule 9-4-8c was added to[…]
January 2025
MileSplit Named Official Registration and Live Results Platform for DIAA Track & Field and Cross Country
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MileSplit Named Official Registration and Live Results Platform for DIAA Track & Field and Cross Country
Dover, DE – January 28th, 2025 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is pleased to announce an official partnership with MileSplit, a division of FloSports. Through this partnership, MileSplit will serve as the exclusive provider of online registration and live results for all DIAA events.
As part of this partnership, DIAA will utilize MileSplit’s powerful meet management tools to standardize the registration process and provide real-time results for all championship events. Additionally, MileSplit’s comprehensive ranking system will play a pivotal role in determining[…]
DIAA 2025 Winter Championship Sites Announced
Dover, DE – January 10, 2025 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is excited to announce the host sites for the 2025 Winter Championships. These events showcase the talent and dedication of Delaware’s student-athletes across various sports, and we are thrilled to bring these competitions to the following locations:
DIAA Girls, Boys, and Unified Basketball Championships
- University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center, Sunday, March 9, 2025
DIAA Swimming & Diving Championships
- University of Delaware Carpenter Sports Building, Saturday, February 22, 2025
DIAA Dual Team Wrestling Championships
- Smyrna High School, Saturday, February 15, 2025
DIAA Individual Wrestling Championships
- Cape Henlopen High School, Saturday, March 1,[…]
December 2024
DIAA Board of Directors Approves Expansion of Girls Lacrosse State Tournament for 2025 Season
DIAA Board of Directors Approves Expansion of Girls Lacrosse State Tournament for 2025 Season
Dover, DE – December 16, 2024 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Board of Directors has recently approved the proposed expansion of the Girls Lacrosse State Tournament from 12 to 16 teams. The decision, passed during the December 12, 2024 meeting, will take effect for the 2025 season.
The expansion reflects the continued growth and competitiveness of girls lacrosse in Delaware. With 35 teams tentatively scheduled to compete in 2025, this move ensures more equitable representation and aligns with the existing structure of the[…]
Senate Approves New DIAA Board of Directors
Senate Approves New DIAA Board of Directors
Dover, Delaware – December 17, 2024 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is pleased to announce the official appointment of its newly restructured Board of Directors under Senate Bill 259. The DIAA Board now consists of 17 members, including 15 voting members and 2 non-voting members, representing all counties across the state. The newly appointed Board reflects a diverse and experienced group committed to advancing interscholastic athletics and supporting student-athletes throughout Delaware.
The composition of the Board includes representatives from all three counties – New Castle, Kent, and Sussex – ensuring statewide representation and[…]