Flag football rule book participants must have read and signed a waiverrelease form in order to participate in an intramural event. Placekicking takes place from the 15yard line with the receiving team at midfield. Flag football rules nirsa national collegiate flag football rules shall govern play with the following clarifications and exceptions. The players wear flags on their hips, and play stops when a defender yanks a flag off of a ball carrier. The following are highlighted rules and exceptions to the nirsa rule book. Adult mens flag football league rules and regulations rules and regulations coachesmanagers 1. If a ball is kicked through the end zone, it is a touchback and the offense will take possession at their 15yard line. The ball is dead when an opponent removes the ball carriers flag. The different colors indicate when the change was implemented.
Ball must cross the midfield line or the goal line. At the beginning of each game the referee will flip a coin to decide who will receive and who will kick, we will automatically switch directions at half time. The offensive team must have any 4 players on the line of scrimmage at the time of the snap. The 2019 flag football rule book is the fifth revised edition after starting in 2009. However, theres a lot more to the sport than running up and down the field pulling flags. This rule book sets the procedures for playing 7on7 flag football within usa football s american development model.
Flag football can be a safe alternative to tackle football for kids since its not about knocking heads. Teams will field 8 players, with a maximum of 5 males on the field at any one time. Flag football rules each participant is responsible for presenting a current baker id at game time. Assumption of risk statement all intramural sports participants are responsible for their own medical expenses. All about flag football kid sports rules nfl equipment. All teams make the playoffs at the end of the season unless you forfeit 2x. The team with the most points at the end of regulation time is the winner. All players wishing to participate in ayfl flag football must be registered with his her participant schools program and must be going to 1 st or 2 nd grade in september of the current season. All games will start at their scheduled time or as soon as possible if the preceding game runs into over time. The winner of the coin toss has possession of the football. The nirsa flag football rules will govern play for any rules not mentioned in the following intramural rules. Usffa roll of honor tournament results financial information.
The game ball shall be standard youth size football constructed of leather, composite leather, or similar material. An introduction to girls flag football florida hs football. Basic flag football rules object playing area equipment. Players must wear two usffa approved same length flags attached to a belt at the waist. At the start of each game, captains from both teams shall meet at midfield for the coin toss to determine who shall start with the ball. The official ball shall be pebblegrained leather or rubber covered and meets the recommendations of size and shape for regulation football. The canadian rule book for flag football football canada. Italic print indicates special rules for corecreational play only. Any rules not specifically covered in hear will be covered under the national federation rulebook. Flag football is played with two teams of 5 8 players who attempt to score points by moving the ball down the field across the goal line. A team may make multiple forvyard passes behind the neutral zone. Take a look below with just some of the similarities and differences with the rules as described as part of the national intramuralrecreation associations flag football rules book. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. The nirsa flag football rules will govern play for any rules not mentioned in.
On behalf of the international football association board, fifa publishes the laws of the game in english, french, german and spanish. So, for your convenience, weve put together a few brief video. Captains are responsible for forwarding the electronic waiver to their teammates, and ensuring that all their players have filled out the waiver. The coach or manager shall be responsible for the following. Florida flag football 5200 fan palm av cocoa, fl 32927 321 5370965 email. Flag football rule book v introduction this rule book constitutes the major text required to understand and administer the complete set of rules governing the game of flag football in canada. While the nirsa flag football rules book is utilized as the basis for rules on most college campuses, many institutions have modified select rules to better reflect their unique participant groups and program requirements. Cleat specifications are liberal but sharp edges on any part of the footwear will cause ejection of the footwear at the.
The belt must be properly secured and remain snug and unimpeded by clothing. Welcome to the website of the united states flag football association. Educate yourself on the rules before playing your first game. All teams intending to join the league must register through the local and state directors. The game will consist of 2 20 minute halves in which the clock will continuously run except for the last 2 minutes of 2nd half. Farmington city youth flag football rules 7 on 7 i.
So how does flag football work compared to traditional tackle football. Dont let another game go by without the rule book which is the standard for all usftl leagues. The virginia flag football association adheres to the united states flag football association rulebook, with several minor modifications. Team not playing offensive in the 1st half will start on offense in the 2nd half. In the event of an injury, a team with insufficient substitute players may play with four players on the field, but no fewer than four. Coin toss winner has choice to play offense or defense in the 1st half. If the score is tied at the end of 40 minutes, overtime rules apply. Any rule not directly addressed in this book should refer back to the. Comeback flag football rules are primarily based off of high school football rules nfhs. Wrapping, tying knots or in any way securing the flag belt to the uniform is illegal. The winner of the coin toss has the choice of offense or defense. The content of this book includes sport related definitions, general rules and specific rules for playing 5v5 and 7v7 as.
The department of university recreation, intramural sports assumes no responsibility for injuries. The ball will be spotted where the flag or flags are pulled off, not where the ball is at the time of the flag pull. Rules and regulations for all league activities fall under the purview of the intramural sports coordinator and he or she may amend or abolish any of the established rules and regulations as he or she sees fit, without consultation. Although rules for flag football may vary, here is an example of a typical leagues rules. Flag football rules flag football is a contact sport and injuries are a possibility.
Mens teams will use a regulationsized football, while womens and corec teams will have the option to use juniorsized footballs. Gridiron australia flag football competition rules this event is noncontact, blocking and tackling are not allowed. Flag flag football uses the national gay flag football rulebook with the following modifications. This rulebook refers to the ifaf flag football rules 2017.
Players must wear two usffa approved same length flags attached to a belt at the. An important responsibility of the leadership of the league is to make sure that all members understand the rules of the game. Players may tape their forearms, hands and fingers. The playing field is a rectangle usually around 6080 yards long and 2030 yards. August 2014 any rule not specifically covered will be governed in accordance with the 202014 national intramural recreational sports association nirsa rule book. Spring hill hawks 2019 flag football rule book v 3. Cleats are allowed, however cleats with exposed metal are not allowed and must be removed. The international rules group will continue to amend the rules in response to. Teams must start a game with a minimum of five players. Field, equipment requirements, scoring, signals, penalties, fouls. Rules and regulations florida georgia youth flag football. A flag football field is usually around 6080 yards long and 2030 yards wide. No foul language at the fields more clarification on rules playing on multiple teams players can play on only one team in each league, regardless of leveldivision.
The ball 1 each team must provide their own football. Regulations published in the intramural sports handbook will be the governing policies for all intramural sports. Teams are required to wear matching colored shirts that include individual numbers on the back. The league provides each player with flag belts and each team with a football. Due to color differences in monitors, the colors on this site are for reference only. In the event of a rule change, all staff, officials, captains, and players will be notified immediately. There are no requirements regarding ball pressure and markings.
It is intended to serve as guidelines that local leagues can use in full or adopt to their needs. A minimum of five 5 players must be present to start the game and avoid a forfeit. If the play involves a first down, touchdown, or extra point try, the following three 3 things must occur to earn the first down or touchdown. In the us, a group of local and state directors oversee the operations of the sports governing body, the united states flag and touch football league usftl. Knowing the league rules and being able to advise team members as to their.
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