6U FLAG FOOTBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS

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1 6U FLAG FOOTBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS The current issue of the National Federation of High Schools Rule Book will prevail other than the exceptions listed in this publication. FCPR as needed may issue Addendums and Clarifications to these rules. No other local league rule exceptions will be allowed. These are the sport specific rules you must also obtain a copy of the Basic Rules For All Youth Sports for complete information. 1:00 AGE GROUPS / ROSTERS: 1:01 6U (5 & 6 year olds) No 6 year olds will be allow to play tackle football. 1:02 League age is determined by the player s age prior to March 1. 1:03 4 year olds are allowed in this age groups. 1:04 There is no weight limit. 1:05 Each team should have a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 20 players on a roster. 2:00 EQUIPMENT: 2:01 Players are not permitted to wear padded equipment or special protective devices, such as shoulder pads, helmets, etc. (knee pads are allowed). 2:02 Shoes must be tennis shoes or rubber-molded cleats. No screw-in cleats, metal cleats, etc.! 2:03 Mouthpieces are mandatory - players cannot participate without them. 3:00 SEASON GAMES: 3:01 Each game will be 1 hour in length. Coaches will use their discretion for rest and water breaks. 3:02 The field will be 40 yards in length. 3:03 Each team will have 8 players present to begin the game. If a team has less than 8 players present, they will be allowed to play. Both teams will play with an equal number of players on the field. Example: if one team has only 6 players present, both teams will play with 6 players. A game will not be played if both teams cannot place at least 6 players each on the field. 3:04 Minimum Players Rule Player must play in every other possession. Penalty for violation verbal warning for the initial violation, with increasing discipline for repeated violations. It is recommended that players be given a chance to play both offense and defense. 3:05 There will be no kick-offs or punts. Page 1 of 8

2 3:06 The game will begin with the home team putting the ball in play at the 40 yard line. 3:07 All possessions will begin at the 40 yard line. 3:08 Each possession will be 5 consecutive plays, unless the team scores a touchdown in less than 5 plays. After 5 plays (or a touchdown that occurs in less than 5 plays), the opposing team will get the ball and run 5 consecutive plays. Teams will alternate possessions the entire game. 3:09 There are no fumbles - the ball is dead when it touches the ground. 3:10 The ball-carrier must not use the stiff-arm against a defender. 3:11 A ball-carrier may not be restrained by holding at any time. 3:12 If a ball-carrier loses his flag, the ball becomes dead and the play is ended. 3:13 ALL PLAYERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A PASS. A pass or multiple passes may be thrown from anywhere on the field, behind or in front of the line of scrimmage. A screen pass is legal. If a pass is released beyond the line of scrimmage and is incomplete, the ball is put in play from the point the passer released the ball. 3:14 Two coaches will be allowed on the field with his/her team. NOTE: One coach must remain on the sideline with the team at all times. 3:15 Scores and win-loss records will not be kept. 3:16 Players must have their wrist and hand in contact with their own body while blocking. Blocking must be above the waistline. 3:17 Any block where a player leaves their feet is illegal. 3:18 Tackling, striking, kicking, or kneeing a player may result in a loss of playing time. If a player tackles a ball carrier, the offensive team will be rewarded with a 1st down at the spot of the foul. NOTE: Tackling is the intentional act of knocking a player off his feet, to the ground, or out-ofbounds. 3:19 If the quarterback is in "shotgun" formation, the defender directly opposite the center (snapper) must be 3 yards off the line of scrimmage. 3:20 If the quarterback is under center, the defender directly opposite the center (snapper) can be at the line of scrimmage in a standing position (No three point stance are premitted). 3:21 The "center sneak" will not be allowed Page 2 of 8

3 (7/8) ( 9/10) (11/12) (13/14) TACKLE FOOTBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS The current issue of the National Federation of High Schools Rule Book will prevail other than the exceptions listed in this publication. LSHMI as needed may issue Addendums and Clarifications to these rules. No other local league rule exceptions will be allowed. These are the sport specific rules you must also obtain a copy of the Basic Rules For All Youth Sports for complete information. 1:00 AGE GROUPS / ROSTERS: 1:01 7/8 (7 & 8 year olds) 9/10 (9 &10 year olds) 11/12 (11&12 year olds) 13/14 (13 &14 year olds) 1:02 Players age group is determined by the player s age prior to March 1 of that year. 1:03 No 6 year olds will play up so don't ask! 8,10,12,14 year olds may play up but only if he or she is talented enough to start in the older age group. Once a child plays a regular season game in an age group he or she will remain in that age group for the remainder of the season. Any 14 year old wishing to play both tackle and 7 on 7 may do so, but must be identified prior to season beginning and pay registration fee for both age groups. 1:04 There is no weight limit. 1:05 Each team will have a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 players on roster. 1:06 Each team is allowed 5 coaches. Coaches who do not have current application and background check with the league will be allowed on the sidelines. 1:07 All coaches must have background checks prior to them beginning practice. 2:00 EQUIPMENT: 2:01 Shoes must be tennis shoes or rubber-molded/rubber screw-in cleats. No metal tips screw-in cleats/ metal cleats, etc.! 2:02 Mouthpieces are mandatory - players cannot participate without them. 2:03 Failure to wear proper equipment will result in a 15-yard penalty charged to the head coach. 2:04 Equipment is the responsibility of the parent. Page 3 of 8

4 3:00 PLAYING RULES: 3:01 All games shall consist of four (4) eight (8) minute quarters, with the clock being stopped in accordance with rules governed by high school play. 3:02 Half-time will be 6 minutes. 3:03 When a team is ahead by 24 points the game will use a running clock. The regular clock will resume when the point differential is less than 24. 3:04 The official time will be kept on the field by one of the officials. An electronic scoreboard will be used if available 3:05 The field will be 100 yards in length 3:06 The defensive line may consist of no more than 6 players on the line of scrimmage outside the 10- yard line. Within your own 10-yard line any defense is permissible. PENALTY: 5 yards. (7/8) cannot line players up in the A -gap at the line of scrimmage. linebackers may line up in the A-gap but must be at least 3 yard from the line of scrimmage, also no player can line up directly over the center. 3:07 Any legal offensive formation may be used. 3:08 Each team will be allowed 2 time-outs per half. Coaches may request time-out from the sideline. 3:09 There are 2 types of conference allowed. 1) Coach may go on the field in the huddle during time-outs. He may carry a book, cards, or clipboard. If the coach delays the game by not leaving the field promptly at the conclusion of the time-out, the officials may deny the coach the opportunity to come onto the field for the remainder of the game. 3:10 PLAYERS MUST PLAY 2 SCRIMMAGE DOWN PER QUARTER. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION: HEAD COACH WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR 1 Game. 3:11 Extra points: KICK = 1 POINTS; RUN OR PASS = 2 POINT (11/12 and 13/14 age groups) 7/8 and 9/10 RUN 1 Point, PASS 2 Points PUNTING (7/8) is a declared punt meaning the ball will be placed 20 yard from the line of scrimmage or half the distance to the goal line. ( 9/10) is a protected punt meaning the defense can not rush and the ball is live after the punt. (11/12 and 13/14) play according to high school rules 3:12 A minimum of 11 players (of legal age) must be present for a team to participate in a game. A team will forfeit the game if it does not have at least 11 players on the field within 10 minutes after the scheduled starting time for the first game of the day. All other games will begin (or be forfeited) at the scheduled starting time or immediately after the 10-minute warm-up period if the preceding game exceeds the schedule starting time of the following game. Page 4 of 8

5 3:13 For the 7-8 and 9-10 age groups if at any time Team A is ahead of Team B by 24 points or more, there shall be no kick-off from Team A to Team B. Team B shall be awarded the ball at the 40-yard line and allowed a normal possession (1st downs, touchdown, punt, turn over). Note: Team B does not keep the ball indefinitely. Team A and Team B will alternate possessions just like standard football. The only difference is that there are no kick-offs to the team that is down by at least 24 points. Kick-offs to the team that is behind will be resumed when the point differential is less than 24. As long as the 24-point differential is maintained, Team A must use the balance of its reserve players in lieu of any first string player. 3:14 The High School Federation tiebreaker procedure will be used for all games that end in a tie score. 3:15 There shall be no head tackling!! PENALTY: 15 YARDS 3:16 All facemask penalties will be 15 YARDS. 3:17 Coaches shall refrain from using exercises that may be harmful to the players physical welfare, such as duck walks, full deep knee bends, and turning or twisting neck bridges. 4:00 CONDITIONING Guidelines for football conditioning: The first 5 practices are for conditioning. Practices 1, 2: players can wear helmets (along with shorts, shoes, t-shirts). Practices 3, 4, 5: players can begin wearing shoulder pads. Practice 6: full uniform and contact is allowed. A team must have 9 total practices before a game can be played. 5:00 FIELD CREW 5:01 The field crew is considered an extension of the game officials and should conduct themselves accordingly. 5:02 The home team shall provide enough volunteers to operate the chains and the yard-to-gain markers. Down marker requires 1 volunteer and the yard-to-gain marker requires 2 volunteers. 5:03 If the home team cannot find the appropriate number of volunteers to fulfill this duty then the visiting team may offer to help or field the entire crew. 5:04 NO player or players listed on the roster of either team or any player dressed in a uniform will be allowed on the field crew. 5:05 Any member of the field crew that is guilty of coaching while serving as a game official will be dealt with in the following manner: A. First offense shall be a warning to the crewmember and the head coach of the offending team. B. Second offense to the same crewmember will result in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty charged to the head coach. C. Third offense to the same crewmember shall be another 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty charged to the head coach and the removal of the offending crewmember. Page 5 of 8

6 D. This process will apply to all members of the field crew. E. The game officials will have the duty to enforce the penalty for this rule violation. 18 players and 3 coaches per team 50 yards long x 53.5 yards wide Rules 7 on 7 Participants Field Dimensions Rules Initial possession determined by coin toss Ball Starts on 40yd line Coaches must stay on sideline during the game-they cannot go onto the field Offense o 4 downs to make a first down (20 yd line), then 4 downs to score o One back in backfield(inside the tackle box) o NO running plays (including QB) o QB has 4 seconds to release the ball o Sacks equal loss of down, restart ball on original line of scrimmage (LOS) o 5 receivers are eligible o 25 second to put ball in play (play clock) If team exceeds 25 seconds, loss of down and game clock stops and will restart when ball is snapped o No blocking is permitted Scoring o Touchdowns are worth 7 points-there is no extra point o Interceptions count for 3 points Defense o Safety Must Be at least yds deep (unless ball is inside 10 yd line) in the middle of the field o Corners Must Be 5-7 yds from LOS when ball is snapped (never more than 7 yds) o LB s Must Be 5 yds from LOS before the ball is snapped Exception: If distance to obtain 1st down is less than 5 yds, LB s and DB s can press LOS o No bumping is permitted Page 6 of 8

7 Penalties OFFENSE - Loss of Down SITUATIONS - Pass Interference, Blocking, Offside-Motion DEFENSE - 5 yards, repeat down SITUATION - Off-sides, Illegal contact-holding, Pass interference, Incorrect alignment DEFENSE - 5 yards, repeat down SITUATION - Off-sides, Illegal contact (holding), Pass interference * ABSOLUTELY NO taunting, excessive celebration or foul language will be tolerated by players or coaches. Failure to comply will result in loss of possession and player will be removed from the game. 2nd infraction will result in an ejection from the tournament. 1st Overtime TIEBREAKER PROCEDURES Start ball on 20 yd line, 4 downs to score PAT attempt from 5 yd line - 1 point (overtime only) Each team has chance to score 2nd Overtime Start ball on 20 yd line, 2 downs to score PAT attempt from 5 yd line - 1 pt (overtime only) 3rd Overtime Start ball on 20 yd line, 2 downs to score PAT attempt from 10 yd line - 1 pt Format of Tournament Two 10 minute halves (last 2 minutes REAL TIME) and one 3-minute halftime Each Team has one 30-second timeout per half Proper Attire Gym Shorts NFL Provided mouth guard NFL Provided jersey No Jewelry, hats or do-rags Page 7 of 8

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