PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS MAY BE A CHILDS FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH FOOTBALL. WE WANT THIS TO BA A FUN, POSITIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE!

Flag Football Rules

  1. Games will be 2 halves of 25 minutes each, with a 3-minute halftime.
  2. Blocking and tackling are not permitted.
  3. Each offensive series will begin on the 45-yard line.
  4. The offense will have 4 downs to move the ball 10 yards for a 1st down.
  5. The ball will be placed on the 3-yard line for extra points, and every time the ball carrier is down inside the 3-yard line the ball will move back to the 3 yard line.
  6. Every offensive play will be a pass of 3 yards or more.
  7. If the ball is stripped or fumbled the ball is down at the spot.
  8. Touchdowns are worth 6 points and extra points which are passes are worth 1 point.
  9. In overtime each team will get 4 downs to score from the 15-yard line. Division 3 will get 4 downs from the 20-yard line. There is a 2-overtime limit, except in playoffs.
  10. When the referee spots the ball, the play must start within 30 seconds, or it will be a delay of game.
  11. After a touchdown the defense has 10 seconds to get on the field after the ball is spotted on the 45-yard line.
  12. Offense will have 4 receivers, 1 running back (off the line of scrimmage) and 1 quarterback.
  13. Offense must have 2 receivers on each side of the ball spread out evenly using the whole field. The RB can line up anywhere in the backfield and is allowed to be in motion.
  14. Blatant offensive pick plays are not permitted. These are judgement calls by the referees.
  15. After the quarterback snaps the ball from the line of scrimmage, they will have a 4 second count by the referee to throw a pass.
  16. The ball carrier is not allowed to flag guard or stiff arm, if this happens, they will be down at the spot of infraction.
  17. Defense will consist of 6 players.
  18. Zone defense is permitted.
  19. The defense may not hold the ball carrier to remove the flag.
  20. Coaches are permitted on the field behind the offense to call plays.
  21. When on defense the coach must be on the sideline or behind the offense.
  22. All players not playing must be on the sideline.
  23. Coaches need to make sure every player has a ball thrown their way.
  24. Board members will decide any conflict or interpretation of the rules.

INFRACTIONS AND PENALTIES

DELAY OF GAME- 30 SECONDS FROM WHEN BALL IS SPOTTED- 1 loss of down, 2 within 5 minutes- loss of possession

EXCEED 4 SECOND COUNT- 1 loss of down, 2 within 5 minutes- loss of possession

NO BLOCKING- The runner is down at the point of infraction

NO TACKLING- 10-yard Penalty from point of infraction

HALF OR GAME CANNOT END ON DEFENSIVE PENALTY- On the last play of the half or game the offense will receive one additional play

OFFENSIVE INTERFERENCE- Loss of down, no play

DEFENSIVE INTERFERENCE- Ball spotted at point of infraction and a 1st down is given, except in the end zone, then the ball is spotted at the 3-yard line and a 1st down is given

DEFENSIVE HOLDING- 10 yards and a 1st down

FLAG GUARDING- Dead ball spotted at point of infraction

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT- 15 yards and a 1st down if on defense. 15 yards and a loss of down if on offense

PLAYERS OR COACHES RECEIVING 2 UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT PENALTIES IN 1 GAME WILL BE EJECTED AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING GAME.

 

*Referee will use best judgement and give warnings to avoid this.

*All rules are subject to interpretation by the board and their rulings are final.

 

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS MAY BE A CHILDS FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH FOOTBALL. WE WANT THIS TO BA A FUN, POSITIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE!