SCHSL’s Sarah Hayes Appointed to NFHS Rules Committee

Sarah Hayes, the Associate Commissioner of the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL), has been selected for the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee. The appointment is effective August 1, 2024.

The NFHS Basketball Rules Committee reviews existing rules and considers proposed changes for high school basketball nationwide.

Hayes, who has been with the SCHSL since January 2023, oversees several sports, including swimming, basketball, and lacrosse. She also serves as the liaison between the League and sports officials.

“It is an honor to be selected as a member of the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee,” said Hayes. “As someone who has loved, played, and worked in various capacities of the sport throughout my life, I am excited to have the opportunity to serve at the national level.” Hayes continued, “I look forward to the future of basketball at the interscholastic level.”

“This committee is a perfect fit for Associate Commissioner Hayes since she is our liaison for officials,” said Dr. Jerome Singleton, SCHSL Commissioner. “She has done a great job in helping increase the number of game officials used by the League’s member schools, and she will be an asset to this committee.”

Hayes’ appointment is a four-year stint running through 2028.