NFHS Rules

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I am a licensed official in multiple sports, and a member of NFHS Officials. Had my books here last year. Nothing changed with my NFHS or State Association login, and now I have no books. Used the contact us section to report issue multiple times, still no books. Not even an email back to let me know they are aware. I have a paper copy of the books that comes with my license, but no access in the app. If the rule books are sent to publishing in a word processing/PDF document (as all publishers have done for two decades), what expense is truly incurred by giving access to officials, or anyone with a genuine interest in learning the rules? Aren’t the rules edited by a committee of members? Are there really any royalties or copyrights to be paid? Why then does the organization charge for the privilege of referencing their rules? It’s one thing to not support your app, but failing to support the officials, coaches, players and fans that want to know, coach, and play by the rules, goes against the mission statement of the organization. Perhaps that should be changed to, “To make money through fees, dues, and subscriptions while inspiring participants to make nothing, be ignorant, and all while being a good sport about it.” This makes me wonder where the $25,000 my state alone sends to the NFHS every year for officials’ memberships alone, is actually being spent.

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This organization is charged with supporting and promoting track and field, yet they make it difficult for coaches, athletes, parents, and spectators from learning the rules. This may not be as big of a deal in other sports, but track and field is a sport of rules and understanding them can make the difference between qualifying or not and success or failure. It’s sad that people who don’t have the money to buy the rules can’t get them somewhere for free. I would gladly accept a charge for an app that makes it more convenient if a pdf of the rules are available online. I just don’t know why NFHS thinks it’s a good idea to hide the rules behind a paywall. I guess those who have money to spare get to know and read the rules, and those that don’t are left to read rules for 2 years ago.... oh wait, you can’t even do that because the ebooks expire and disappear after a year.

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I’m a registered official for multiple NFHS sports. I have been for many years. I simply don’t understand why I must pay for access to rule books within the app. I can go directly to the NFHS site on all my other devices,(PC, Laptop,iPad) and navigate with no issues or additional changes. I thought it would be convenient to put on my phone as well. As far as I’m concerned this app is a total fail. One star is over rating it. I don’t believe the developer is primary or directly tied to, or a part of NFHS. If so, why the additional charges, and shame on you for doing such. “F-“. I’m deleting after I post this.

This app is a great tool for learning about any sport. It's convenient and work good in most situations. Sometimes when using the quick search link to a specific word it only opens the section and not the specific page of the word. Other than that I found this app very useful in getting my officials license. Quizzes are directly from the test!

I love the ability to download Rules books that make it very easy to search rules. The quizzes are especially informative. I have never had a problem with your informative App and recommend it highly to all new officials and coaches. Thank you for an most informative site.