In all aspects of special olympics flag football, rulings shall be made with player safety as the primary consideration. The game, field, players, equipment and coaches each participant must be a registered student of the school and in good academic standing to be eligible to participate. George mason university 7v7 flag football rules page 2 1. 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. These are the official ffwct 7on7 flag football rules used in all official flag football world championship tour events. Individual skills offered at area and state competitions. Nfl youth flag football rules approved football sizes we use official league ball distributed by neighborhood sports.
Flag flag football uses the national gay flag football rulebook with the following modifications. Upward flag football has a unique substitution system. Flag guarding is the attempt by the ballcarrier to obstruct the defender access to the flags by stiff arming, dropping the hand, arm, shoulder or head or intentionally covering the flags with the football or jersey. Items highlighted are changes for the 2017 flag football season. Unlike most other intramural team, dual, and individual sports, there was no nationally recognized set of flag and touch football rules. Flag football is played with two teams of 58 players who attempt to score points by. In the game of flag football, teams run or pass the ball down field in order to score a touchdown. The nirsa flag football rules will govern play for any rules not mentioned in the following intramural rules. Timing games are 40 minutes running time 20 minutes each half. The playing field is a rectangle usually around 6080 yards long and 2030 yards. Prek k nfl mini 12nd grade nfl peewee coaches can choose to use their own ball as long as it is wilson peewee. This league will endeavor to teach the youth good sportsmanship, team work, and the basic fundamentals of. Religious and medical alert medals are not considered. Touchdowns are worth six points, but the big scoring difference is in extra points.
Basic flag football rules object playing area equipment. With more than a thousand leagues, nfl flag is the largest, most recognized flag football organization in the u. Athletes may register to participate in flag football individual skills at area competitions. At the coaches option, a relaxed version of the penalties may. Flag football rules flag football rules will be conducted under the. The team with the most points at the end of regulation time is the winner.
The different colors indicate when the change was implemented. All divisions fall 2017 game rules this event is noncontact. Flag football is a sport that anyone can play at any stage of his or her life from youth to high school into the adult years. At special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. 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. Farmington city youth flag football rules 7 on 7 i. Flag guarding is an attempt by the ball carrier to obstruct the defenders access to the flags by. Every quarter, each team will have an offensive and defensive group, which will change each quarter according to the substitution rotation. The winner of the coin toss has the choice of offense or defense. Flag football at any level follows the same rules of tackle football when it comes to offense. With reigning champs experiences directly overseeing nfl flag football, there will be a suite of resources that will help you get up and running quickly and efficiently. Flag football rules tuckahoe family ymca 804 7409622. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. At the coaches option, a relaxed version of the penalties may be implemented basically, just redo the play.
The canadian rule book for flag football football canada. The official ball shall be pebblegrained leather or rubber covered and meets the recommendations of size and shape for. Flag football is offered as a unified sport, which means individuals with and without disabilities play on the same team. Flag football rules missouri university of science and. A team consists of at least five 5 players, with a maximum of ten 10 players.
The primary difference in flag football is that it is a no contact game. Unlike most other intramural team, dual, and individual sports, there was no nationally recognized set of flag. Team captains must submit a team roster form and a signed code of conduct prior to the first game of the scheduled season. Rules of eligibility for all other rules concerning intramural sports.
Ymca flag football rules start of gamepossessions a coin toss determines first possession and goal to be defended. Shoulder pads, helmets, and hip pads are not legal equipment. Flag football america connects flag football players, leagues and coaches within the united states. The winning team of a forfeited game will recieve fourteen points for the point differential of that game. Teams must field a minimum of four 4 players at all times. Coachs corner cooper city optimist club flag football. Players each team will be composed of seven players who may be positioned any place on the field, or. Running the quarterback cannot run with the ball over the line of scrimmage. Special olympics has created these rules based upon national football leagues air it out flag football rules, which shall be employed except when they are in conflict with the official special. The 7on7 version of this sport is enjoyed by millions of high school and adult players across the united states each year, whether as recreation or offseason preparation and competition.
Undergraduatesgraduate students all undergraduate students enrolled in 7 or more hours 6 or more hours for graduate students at jmu are eligible for intramural. Our goal is for carrollton flag football to be a rewarding experience for our players and their families. The official ball shall be pebblegrained leather or rubber covered and meets the recommendations of size and shape for regulation football. There are no requirements regarding ball pressure and markings. Middle school recreational sports flag football rules the official high school football rules published by the nfshsa will govern play except where modified in the seven man flag football rules. Flag football rules revised july 2014 leagues follow u. Whether youre starting a new league or converting an existing league to nfl flag, our leagues are easy to start and a great way to get boys and girls ages 5 to 17 involved. Prek k nfl mini 12nd grade nfl peewee coaches can choose to use their own ball as long as it is wilson peewee 34th grade nfl peewee coaches can choose to use their own ball as long as it is wilson peewee 56th grade and above nfl junior coaches can choose to.
The ball 1 each team must provide their own football. Flag football rules special olympics north carolina. The flag rules committee considers all players to be responsible for the safety of their opponents as well as their teammates. Every style of flag football that we offer first utilizes our commontoall rules as a baseline for each format. If a team does not have 5 players by 5 minutes after the scheduled starting time, that team will forfeit the contest. 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. Each player must wear pants or shorts without any belts, belt loops, pockets or exposed drawstrings. A team will have 15 minutes to field a minimum of 4 of.
Keep checking the websitewe will be rolling these out across 2020. Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. If a down has to be repeated due to a penalty, that does. Ncaa flag football rules grades k 8 2012 3 11 penalties the following are general guidelines for penalties. Only direct handoffs behind the line of scrimmage are permitted. Basic flag football rules object flag football is played. The purpose of the flag football program is to provide an opportunity for youth of tuscaloosa county to participate in an organized league of flag football. The official special olympics sports rules for flag football shall govern all special olympics competitions. The pants or shorts must be a different color than the flags. The offensive team takes possession of the ball at its 20yard line and has four 4 plays to cross midfield 40 yd. The playing field is a rectangle usually around 6080 yards long and 2030 yards wide.
The football code of the ifaf tackle football rules is an integral part of the flag rules. Nirsa national collegiate flag football rules shall govern play with the following clarifications and exceptions. The offensive team must have any 4 players on the line of scrimmage at the time of the snap. Ballcarriers flag falls out ball is spotted where the flag is on the ground. Cleat specifications are liberal but sharp edges on any part of the footwear will cause ejection of the footwear at the. While the federal code contains no penalties for misusing the flag, states have their own flag codes and may impose penalties.
The most important aspect of flag football is to avoid contact. Players each team will be composed of seven players who. Extra point marks at 3 and 10 yards for point after attempts 5. It is a resource for the latest league and tournament news and videos. The content of this book includes sport related definitions, general rules and specific rules for playing 5v5 and 7v7 as. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2019 nfl season. The sport features two teams of 4 to 8 players on a smaller playing field. Be a part of special olympics texas and feel proud about. A quarterback takes a snap, can pass or hand off, and no forward passes are allowed beyond the line of scrimmage.
Teams with less than the required number of participants at the scheduled start time will forfeit the contest. Fpyc flag football rules 2019 fpyc flag football kids first. Any official assigned to the game has the authority to remove one or more players from the field for 14 plays. This is to allow the players to calm down andor to keep from penalizing the rest of the team. Also, any other act that prevents the defense from having a fair play on the flag will. Guidelines for display of the flag public law 94344, known as the federal flag code, contains rules for handling and displaying the u. The language of the federal code makes clear that the flag is a living symbol. Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the applicable voting procedures of the nfl constitution and bylaws. Video tutorials an important responsibility of the leadership of the league is to make sure that all members understand the rules of the game.
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