These are the official ffwct 7on7 flag football rules used in all official flag football world championship tour events. Flag flag football uses the most recently published ngffl rule book currently version 4. Flag football skills challenge games are popular in open recreation and tournament formats. All kids must play a minimum of 8 plays in each half. Supplemental publications include the fhsaa member school directory. Each player must wear pants or shorts without any belts, belt loops, pockets or. The buffalo flag football league, currently entering its 8th season, is a recreational 8on8 mens flag football league. Official nirsa national collegiate flagtouch football rule books are. This usa football rules guide is designed to take existing, commonly used rule books by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs and the ncaa and adapt them to the youth game. Rules, penalty enforcement, and mechanics is an outstanding. They can be called down when their flags are pulled by a defensive player, their flag falls out, they step out of bounds or they hit the ground with their knee or arm. This rule book sets the procedures for playing 7on7 flag football within usa footballs american development model. 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. Flag flag football uses the most recently published ngffl.
Where the word illegal appears in this rule book, it is an institutional term of art pertaining strictly to actions that violate nfl playing rules. 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. A safety also occurs when there is an offensive penalty in the end zone. The winner of the coin toss has the choice of offense or defense. Runners shall not flag guard by using their hands, arms, or the ball to deny the opportunity for opponents to pull or remove the flag belt. Any and all flag football programming conducted at nordc playgrounds is required to comply with these rules and regulations. In flag football games the team present and ready to play 5. 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. 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. The quarterback cannot run the ball unless he or she has received a direct handoff behind the line of scrimmage. Every style of flag football that we offer first utilizes our commontoall rules as a baseline for each format. 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.
If there is fewer than the required number of players, the opposing captain has the option of taking the win or waiting for the minimum number of players to show. Flag football rules missouri university of science and. The canadian rule book for flag football football canada. Runners may not leave their feet to advance the ball. Diving, leaping, or jumping to avoid a flag pull is. The 2019 flag football rule book is the fifth revised edition after starting in 2009. Some states, however, use the ncaa rule book for high school football and youth leagues. Deliberately obstructed flags will be considered flag guarding. The league provides each player with an official flag belt and nfl flag team jersey. Basic flag football rules object playing area equipment. The application of this rule depends entirely on the judgment of the official penalty personal foul.
This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. Keep checking the websitewe will be rolling these out across 2020. Any rule not directly addressed in this book should refer back to the. 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 player who rushes the qb must start 7 yards off the line of scrimmage. Teams will use the football provided by their league. A team may make multiple forvyard passes behind the neutral zone.
It offers updated information for officials, including instruction on proper mechanics for threeperson and fourperson crews. In most states, the nfhs rule book serves as the foundational rules system for the youth game. Youth flag football trussville rule book field dimensions. Rule book history sda sarc flag football rules 8 th ed. Fhsaa rules and policies are published annually in the fhsaa handbook, fhsaa sports manuals and the fhsaa officials guidebook. The word flagrant, when used here to describe an action by a player, is. Flag football is played with two teams of 58 players who attempt to score points by. Download a printable pdf of the 2019 nfl rulebook 2019 rule changes.
This will be specified in the tournament details you receive prior to the tournament. In 2014, the nirsa board of directors approved the flag football rules book editorial board. Usa football provided play books for your use are provided below. The international rules group will continue to amend the rules in response to. Definitions, officials manual, games, playing fields, equipment, periods, time factors. On behalf of the international football association board, fifa publishes the laws of the game in english, french, german and spanish. Each team must have a minimum of 6 players to start a game. Timing games are 40 minutes running time 20 minutes each half.
Covering the flag with the ball or elbow, stiff arming, swatting at the defenders hands or blocking the defenders access to the flag. Playing multiple sports in high school paves way f. Flag belts cannot be the same color as shorts or pants. Com offers state of the art league, tournament and sport event management tools combined with powerful social networking features. Mens teams will use a regulationsized football, while womens and corec teams will have the option to use juniorsized footballs. After one team is winning by 22 points or more, the losing team gets an. Additional timing changes on play clock approved in high school foo. Flag football is an alternative to tackle football with its own rules and regulations. Rulesinterpretations not addressed here will be governed by the nirsa national touch and flag football rule book. 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 2011 nfl season.
The function of the seventhday adventist sports activities rules. Consideration of liability issues in 7on7 football. In the event that he or she decides to wait, that decision is irreversible and game clocks will. Revised june 2016 nordc flag football rulebook 2 p a g e enclosed are the official rules and regulations for the 2016 new orleans recreation development commission nordc flag football season. It is an automatic dead ball foul if any player on defense or offense enters the neutral zone. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. The content of this book includes sport related definitions, general rules and specific rules for playing 5v5 and 7v7 as. This league will endeavor to teach the youth good sportsmanship, team work, and the basic fundamentals of. The purpose of the flag football program is to provide an opportunity for youth of tuscaloosa county. It is intended to serve as guidelines that local leagues can use in full or adopt to their needs. Rulesectionarticle 482 eliminates the requirement that a team who scores a touchdown at the end of regulation of a game to kick the extra point or go for twopoint conversion if it would not affect the outcome of the game. Teams are required to wear matching colored shirts that include individual numbers on the back. The rules are based on nfl flag football rules, with some modifications made by class athlete management. Click here for usa football event updates and postponements.
The playing field is a rectangle usually around 6080 yards long and 2030 yards. Flag football is played by people of all ages and genders and is often a part of many organizations and leagues that use flag and touch football as a teaching tool for their younger players just starting to play the game. If a team is leading by 50 at halftime or after or 19 points or more in the final two minutes of the game, the mercy rule will be put into effect and the ball game will be over. Nirsa national collegiate flag football rules shall govern play with the following. Linetogain the line the offense must pass to get a first down or score.
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. The official will indicate the neutral zone and line of scrimmage. All or portions of each publication are made available as they are published as portable document format pdf files for download into your computer. Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football.
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. Each season consists of 1214 teams, starts in may and is played. Games will be played based on the usa football flag football guidelines and will be 5 on 5. Basic flag football rules object flag football is played. A copy of the nfl flag rule book can be found here. Teams will typically be formed so all players will get relatively equal play time.
Rule book for next level althetics flag football league last updated. It fosters competitive flag football in a safe, familyfriendly environment. Comeback flag football rules are primarily based off of high school football rules nfhs. It is not meant to connote illegality under any public law or the rules or regulations of any other organization. Flag football committee, the course is ideal for new officials. The team with the most points at the end of regulation time is the winner. This league will endeavor to teach the youth good sportsmanship, team work, and the basic fundamentals of football under the guidance of qualified adult leadership. The flags must be on the players hips and free from obstruction. The referee will decide according to the tackle rules on any ruling which is not covered by this rule. This rule book sets the procedures for playing 7on7 flag football within usa football s american development model. Welcome to the extra point, where members of the nfls football data and analytics team will share updates on leaguewide trends in football data, interesting visualizations that showcase innovative ways to use the leagues data, and provide an inside look at how the nfl uses datadriven insight to improve and monitor player and team. Corec leagues employ a variety of rule variations, outlined extensively in the nirsa flag football rules book, to encourage andor limit participation by particular players.
Copyrighted material from human kinetics and the national intramural. Check out the new nfl flag football rule book below. Dark home team is designated dark jerseys but both teams. Coaches are responsible for having a rulebook and schedule. Games will begin in april and playoffs will conclude midjune. 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. Ballcarriers flag falls out ball is spotted where the flag is on the ground. It is not meant to connote illegality under any public law. Dont let another game go by without the rule book which is the standard for all usftl leagues. With more than a thousand leagues, nfl flag is the largest, most recognized flag football organization in the u. The league provides each player with a flag belt and nfl flag powered by usa football nfl jersey.