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Star Flag Football – Official Rule Book

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**ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT LEAGUE’S DISCRETION**

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Rules:

  • I.
  • Game & Format…………………………………………………………………2

Equipment & Player Attire…………………………………………………..2, 3 Field………………………………………………………………………….......3 Playing Time & Substitution Patterns………………………………………...3 Touch Rule…………………………………………………………………...3, 4 Timing & Overtime…………………………………………………………..4, 5 Scoring…………………………………………………………………………..5
II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. Coaches………………………………………………………………………5, 6 IX. X.
Live/Dead Ball………………………………………………………………..6, 7 Running……………………………………………………………………….7, 8 Passing……………………………………………………………………….8, 9 Receiving………………………………………………………………………..9
XI. XII. XIII. Rushing the Passer……………………………………………………9, 10, 11 XIV. Flag Pulling…………………………………………………………………….11

  • XV.
  • Formations………………………………………………………………...11, 12

XVI. Unsportsmanlike Conduct……………………………………………………12 XVII. Penalties…………………………………………………………………..12, 13

RULE FACT CHART…………………………………………………………14

Star Flag Football – Official Rule Book

  • I.
  • Game & Format

1. Teams will consist of at least 5 players, with a maximum of 10 players. The age divisions are as follows: Lombardi (Ages 5-6); Shula (Ages 7-8); Madden (Ages 9-10); and Walsh (Ages 11-12). Some divisions may be combined pending final registration numbers.

2. Gameplay is 5-on-5, NON-CONTACT (i.e. no tackling, blocking, stiff arming, screening, charging). Teams must start a game with a minimum of

5 players. In the event of an injury or absence, a team with insufficient substitute players may play with 4 players on the field, but no fewer than 4.

3. 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 visiting team shall call the toss.

4. The winner of the coin toss has the choice of offense or defense. The loser of the coin toss has the choice of direction. Teams may not choose to defer to the second half.

5. The offensive team takes possession of the ball at its 5-yard line and has three (3) or four (4) plays to cross midfield. Once a team crosses midfield, they have three (3) or four (4) plays to score a touchdown.

6. If the offense fails to score, the ball changes possession and the new offensive team starts its drive on its own 5-yard line.

7. If the offensive team fails to cross midfield, possession of the ball changes and the opposition starts its drive from its own 5-yard line.

8. All possession changes, except interceptions, start on the offense’s 5-yard line.

9. To promote participation, coaches are required to allocate playing time fairly and equally amongst the players and all players MUST receive one (1) touch per game. Exception – Walsh Division and if a player is injured (Touch Rule

explained in more detail on Pg. 3).

II. Equipment & Player Attire

1. Star Flag Football provides each player with a flag belt and a NFL Flag reversible jersey. Teams will use the footballs provided by Star Flag Football.

2. Players must wear shoes. Football cleats are encouraged; however, cleats with exposed metal are not allowed and must be removed.

3. Players may tape their forearms, hands and fingers. Players may wear gloves, elbow pads, and kneepads. Braces with exposed metals are not allowed.

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4. Players must remove all watches, earrings, and any other jewelry that the officials deem hazardous

5. Official NFL Flag jerseys must be worn during play. Home teams wear dark color jerseys. Visiting teams wear light color jerseys.

6. Players’ jerseys must be tucked into the pants or shorts. 7. Pants or shorts with belt loops or pockets must be taped. 8. Every child MUST have a mouthpiece.

III. Field

1. The field dimensions are 70 x 30 yards with two 10-yard end zones, and a midfield line-to-gain. No-Run Zones precede each line-to-gain by 5 yards. However, field size may vary based on field availability.

2. No-Run Zones are in place to prevent teams from conducting power run plays. While in the No-Run Zones (a 5 yard imaginary zone before midfield and before the end zone), teams cannot run the ball in any fashion. All plays must be pass plays, even with a handoff.

3. Stepping on the boundary line is considered out of bounds. 4. Each offensive squad approaches only TWO No-Run Zones in each drive
(one zone 5 yards from midfield to gain the first down, and one zone 5 yards from the goal line to score a TD).

IV. Playing Time & Substitution Patterns

1. Our program promotes participation from all players so that they may learn the fundamentals of the game and more importantly, have fun. Coaches are required to allocate playing time fairly and equally amongst all players. We will make best effort to assure that all of the kids are receiving equal playing time.

2. Coaches are encouraged to monitor each other and report any violations of the playing time rules to the league director.

V. Touch Rule

1. EVERY child MUST get at least one (1) touch per game. a. A touch is defined as a player receiving a handoff, receiving a pass, or a quarterback completing a pass. For instance, if a quarterback completes a pass to a receiver, both the quarterback and receiver will be credited with a touch. It is the responsibility of the coach/stat

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keeper to keep track of a player’s touches. Will be verified by an official at the end of games. EXCEPTION – WALSH DIVISION.

VI. Timing & Overtime

1. Games are played on a 48 minute continuous clock, with two twenty-four minute halves. The clock stops only for timeouts, penalties, and injuries. In the last two minutes of each half, the clock stops for incomplete pass attempts and touchdowns.

2. Halftime is two minutes long. 3. Each time the ball is spotted, a team has 45 seconds to snap the ball. Teams will receive one warning before a delay-of-game penalty is enforced.

4. Each team has one 60-second time out per half. 5. Officials can stop the clock at their discretion. 6. In the event of an injury the clock will stop and then restart when the injured player is removed from the field of play.

7. If the score is tied at the end of 48 minutes, the game will end in a tie (in recreational play). For competitive tournament play, the overtime format is as follows: a. Each team is allowed a minimum of one possession. i. First possession choice goes to the winner of the coin toss.

ii. Each team gets one possession. The possession will start at midfield.

b. All regulation period rules and penalties are in effect. c. There are no time-outs. d. Interceptions are not returnable but will result in the other team taking possession and starting at mid-field.

e. Each team will be scored based on yardage gained or points scored: i. Yardage gained – each team will be given one complete series to drive the field as far as they can. The yardage gained will be noted by the official. The team with the most yards gained wins. If both teams score touchdowns and complete the same amount of points in conversions, the process will continue.

ii. Scoring – Same as regulation. The team that scores and is able to prevent the defense from scoring wins. If neither team scores, the winner will be determined by whichever has gained the most yards.

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1. Winning through yardage is equivalent to winning by 6 points for tie breaker purposes.

f. Change of Possession: i. Change of possession takes place when Team A’s forward progress is halted on downs or scores a touchdown.

ii. Team B takes possession at midfield as does Team A and advances in the same direction.

VII. Scoring

1. Touchdowns: 6 points 2. PAT (Point After Touchdown/Extra Point): 1 point (5-yard line) or 2 points

(10-yard line) Note: 1 point PAT is PASS only, 2 point PAT can be RUN OR PASS. For the Lombardi Division, only 1 point PATs.

3. Safety: 2 points

a. A Safety occurs when the ball carrier is declared down in his/her own end zone. 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. A Safety also occurs when there is an offensive penalty in the end zone. When a Safety is called, the defense then takes possession.

4. Mercy Rule: After one team is winning by twenty eight points, the Mercy
Rule is in effect. At this point, score is no longer kept and the score will be entered as is (based on when the Mercy Rule was called, i.e. 28-0).

VIII. Coaches

1. Coaches are typically volunteer parents or family members helping the players learn and enjoy the game. Parents are encouraged to support the coach at all times.

2. Coaches are allowed on the field to direct players for all age divisions. The specific breakdown is as follows:

a. Lombardi Division (Ages 5-6) – up to two coaches allowed on the field at a time

b. Shula Division (Ages 7-8) – up to two coaches allowed on the field

c. Madden Division (Ages 9-10) – one coach allowed on the field d. Walsh Division (Ages 11-12) – one coach allowed on the field

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3. Each team is allowed to have up to four (4) coaches on the sideline (total

includes on-field coach and stat keeper). All coaches on sidelines are REQUIRED to wear a coaches’ badge/shirt provided by Star Flag Football. Exception – team stat keeper.

4. Coaches are required to allocate playing time fairly and equally amongst all players. Star Flag Football staff will monitor playing time, but coaches must also hold each other accountable and must report any playing time violations committed by opposing coaches to the league director.

5. All coaches are expected to adhere to the rules and codes of conduct (Found
Here). The league director may remove a coach from the league indefinitely for inappropriate conduct.

6. The Coach is the QB for the “Lombardi Division” only. The Coach has 7 seconds to release the ball to avoid a penalty and may not run with the ball.

IX. Live/Dead Ball

1. The ball is live at the snap of the ball and remains live until the official whistles the ball dead.

2. The official will indicate the neutral zone and line of scrimmage. It is an automatic dead ball foul if any player on defense or offense enters the neutral zone. In regard to the neutral zone, the official may give both teams a “courtesy” neutral zone notification to allow their players to move back behind the line of scrimmage.

3. A player who gains possession in the air is considered in bounds as long as one foot comes down in the field of play.

4. The defense may not mimic the offensive team’s signals, by trying to confuse the offensive players, while the quarterback is calling out signals to start the play. This will result in an unsportsmanlike penalty.

5. Substitutions may be made on any dead ball. 6. Any official can whistle the play dead. 7. Play is ruled “dead” when: a. The ball hits the ground.

b. The ball carrier’s flag is pulled c. The ball carrier steps out of bounds. d. A touchdown, PAT or safety is scored.

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e. The ball carrier’s knee or arm hits the ground. f. The ball carrier’s flag falls out. g. The receiver catches the ball while in possession of one or no flag(s). h. The 7 second pass clock expires. i. Inadvertent whistle.

**NOTE: There are NO fumbles. The ball is spotted where the ball carrier’s feet were at the time of the fumble**

8. In the case of an inadvertent whistle, the offense has two options: a. Take the ball where it was when the whistle blew and the down is consumed.

b. Replay the down from the original line of scrimmage
9. A team is allowed to use a time out to question an official’s rule interpretation
(one challenge per half). If the official’s ruling is correct, the team will be charged a time out. If the rule is interpreted incorrectly, the time out will not be charged and the proper ruling will be enforced. Officials should all agree upon any controversial call in order to give each team the full benefit of each call.

X. Running

1. The ball is spotted where the runner’s feet are when the flag is pulled, not where the ball carrier has the ball. Forward progress will be measured by the players’ front foot.

2. The quarterback cannot directly run with the ball. The quarterback does have the ability to scramble in the back field, but cannot advance the ball beyond the line of scrimmage. The quarterback is the offensive player that receives the snap.

3. Direct handoffs, laterals, and pitches behind the line of scrimmage are permitted. Handoffs may be in front, behind, or to the side of the offensive player. Laterals and pitches must be tossed behind the offensive player doing the toss, but again, must be behind the line of scrimmage. The offense may use multiple handoffs, laterals or pitches. a. “Center Sneak” play – The ball must completely leave the center’s hands on the snap and he/she must step backwards off the line of scrimmage in order to receive the direct handoff from the QB before advancing the ball.

4. “No-Run” Zones”, located 5 yards before each end zone and 5 yards on either side of midfield are designed to avoid short-yardage power-running situations. Teams are not allowed to run in these zones. (Reminder: Each

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offensive squad approaches only TWO No-Run Zones in each drive – one 5 yards from midfield to gain the first down, and one 5 yards from the goal line

to score a TD). (DOES NOT APPLY TO ALL AGE DIVISIONS – PLEASE REVIEW CHART ON LAST PAGE FOR SPECIFICS)

5. The player who takes the handoff can throw the ball from behind the line of scrimmage.

6. Once the ball has been handed off in front, behind or to the side of the quarterback, all defensive players are eligible to rush.

7. Runners may not leave their feet to advance the ball. Diving, leaping, or jumping to avoid a flag pull is considered flag guarding.

8. Spinning is allowed, but players may not leave their feet to avoid a flag pull.
Jumping in the air in a forward motion to advance the ball, while attempting to avoid a flag pull, is not allowed. Lateral moves to the left or right are permitted.

9. Runners may leave their feet if there is a clear indication that he/she has done so to avoid collision with another player without a flag guarding penalty enforced.

10. No blocking or “screening” is allowed at ANY time.

11. Offensive players must stop their motion once the ball has crossed the line of scrimmage. No running with the ball carrier.

12. Flag Obstruction – All jerseys MUST be tucked in before the play begins. The flags must be on the player’s hips and free from obstruction. Deliberately obstructed flags will be considered flag guarding. Referees will be looking for possible violations of this rule; however, the COACHES will need to recognize and notify an official if a player is obstructing his/her flag before the play begins (i.e. jersey is not tucked in).

XI. Passing

1. All passes must be from behind the line of scrimmage, thrown forward and received beyond the line of scrimmage.

a. In the “Lombardi Division (Ages 5-6)”, the COACH is the quarterback AND center

2. Shovel passes are allowed, but must be received beyond the line of scrimmage.

3. The quarterback has a seven-second “pass clock”. If a pass is not thrown within the seven seconds, the play is dead, the down is consumed, and the ball is returned to the line of scrimmage. Once the ball is handed off, the 7- second rule is no longer is in effect.

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a. If the QB is standing in the end zone at the end of the 7-second clock, the ball is returned to the line of scrimmage (LOS).

XII. Receiving

1. All players are eligible to receive passes (INCLUDING THE

QUARTERBACK, IF THE BALL HAS BEEN HANDED OFF BEHIND THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE).

2. Only one player is allowed in motion at a time. All motion must be parallel to the line of scrimmage and no motion is permitted towards the line of scrimmage.

3. A player must have at least one foot inbounds when making a reception. 4. In the case of simultaneous possession by both an offensive and defensive player, possession is awarded to the offense.

5. Interceptions change the possession of the ball at the point where the defensive player’s flag is pulled.

6. Interceptions ARE returnable but not on conversions after touchdowns.
For the Lombardi Division, interceptions ARE NOT returnable and possession of the ball will begin at the 5-yd line. a. If an interception occurs in the opposing team’s end zone and the defender’s flags are pulled BEFORE breaking the goal line, the ruling is a touchback and the ball will be placed on the 5-yd line.

XIII. Rushing the Passer

1. Rushing the passer is only allowed in the Madden & Walsh Divisions. All players who rush the passer must be 10 yards from the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped. Any number of players can rush the quarterback. Players not rushing the quarterback may defend on the line of scrimmage.

2. Once the ball is handed off, the 10-yard rule is no longer in effect and all defenders may go behind the line of scrimmage.

3. A special marker, or the referee, will designate a Rush Line 10 yards from the line of scrimmage. Defensive players should verify they are in the correct position with the official if they are unsure. a. A legal rush is: i. Any rush from a point 10 yards from the defensive line of scrimmage

ii. A rush from anywhere on the field AFTER the ball is handed off by the quarterback.

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iii. If a rusher leaves the rush line early (breaks the 10 yard area), they may return to the rush line, reset and then legally rush the quarterback.

iv. If a rusher leaves the rush line early and the ball is handed off before they cross the line of scrimmage, they may legally rush the quarterback.

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    LAMAR UNIVERSITY CARDINALS Western Athletic Conference (WAC) 2020: 2-4 Provost Umphrey Stadium Cardinals Breakdown COACH/ PROGRAM Lamar University has started and stopped Location……………...…Beaumont, Texas its football program more times than a car Head Coach: ……….……Blane Morgan Record at Lamar: ……………………....2-4 in rush hour traffic. Restarting the program Career Record: ………………………....2-4 in 2010, the Cardinals joined the Southland Offensive Coordinator…Patrick Covington Conference and made the FCS Playoffs in Ron Antoine Defensive Coordinator…Matt Weikert 2018, under Coach Mike Schultz. A season later, the Cardinals seem to be going Last League Title: N/A backward. A coaching change was made, Last FCS Playoff: 2018, lost first round to and Lamar turned to coach with nearly 20 Northern Iowa (16-13) years of experience, Blane Morgan, who Players to Watch: QB Jalen Dummett, became just the third coach since the RB Jaylon Jackson, DL Tylo Phillips, university re-established the program. Courtesy of KFDM LB Aaron Calcote, CB Anthony Ruffin Morgan also becomes the program's 10th Last Five Seasons head coach since transitioning to a four- 2016: 3-8, 3-6 (Southland) Coach Schultz year institution. Morgan's coaching tree begins with several well-known head coaches, Key Wins: Southeastern Louisiana, Abilene Christian University Rocky Long, Fisher DeBerry, and Troy Calhoun. Morgan comes to Beaumont after 2017: 2-9, 1-8 (Southland) Coach Schultz spending the previous five seasons at San Diego State as the QB Coach. San Diego State 2018: 7-5, 6-3 (Southland) Coach Schultz recorded a 48-18 (.727) overall record during this period of time, including five Bowl Key Wins: IWU, Sam Houston, Stephen F.
  • Flag Football Study Guide

    Flag Football Study Guide

    Flag Football Study Guide History of Flag football Flag football was created by United States service men during World War II to pass time and reduce injuries from playing tackle football. Objective of the Activity (Scoring system) The objective is to score more points than the opposing team within a 40-minute period time with two 20 minute halves. The game: 1. The offensive team takes possession of the ball at its 5-yard line and has 3 plays to cross midfield. Once a team crosses midfield, it has 3 plays to score a touchdown. 2. If the offense fails to score, the ball changes possession and the new offensive team starts its drive on its own 5- yard line. 3. If the offensive team fails to cross midfield, possession of the ball changes and the opposition starts its drive from its own 5-yard line. 4. All possession changes, except interceptions, start on the offense’s 5-yard line. 5. Teams change sides after the first half. Possession changes to the team that started the game on defense. Scoring: 1. Touchdown: 6 points 2. A team that scores a touchdown must declare whether it wishes to attempt PAT (point after touchdown) 1 point (5-yard line) or 2 points (10-yard line) a. Note: 1 point PAT is pass only; 2 point PAT can be run or pass. 3. Safety: 2 points a. A safety occurs when the ball-carrier is declared down in his/her own end zone. Runners can be called down when their flags are pulled by a defensive player, a flag falls out, they step out of bounds, their knee or arm touches the ground, a fumble occurs in the end zone or if a snapped ball lands in or beyond the end zone.
  • Special Olympics North America Official Flag Football Rules

    Special Olympics North America Official Flag Football Rules

    SpecialOlympics.org Special Olympics North America Official Flag Football Rules Updated May 17, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS What’s Inside I. Game 3 II. Equipment & Uniform 4 III. Terminology 5-6 IV. Field 7 V. Rosters 8 VI. Timing and Overtime 8-9 VII. Scoring 9 VIII. Coaches expectations 9 IX. Live Ball/Dead Ball 10 X. Running 11 XI. Passing & Receiving 12 XII. Rushing the Passer 12 XIII. Screen Blocking 13 XIV. Flag Pulling 13 XV. Formations 14 XVI. Unified Sports® 14 XVII. Unsportsmanlike Conduct 15 XVIII. Penalties 15-17 Note: Bold and Underlined rules in this handbook indicate New Rules or rules that need special attention. The Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Flag Football shall govern all Special Olympics competitions. Special Olympics has created these rules based upon rules from a national flag football organization. 2 Special Olympics North America The Game MODIFIED EVENTS TRADITIONAL EVENTS UNIFIED EVENTS Individual Skills Competition Traditional Team Unified Team 1. Special Olympics Flag Football is non-contact. a. In all aspects of Special Olympics Flag Football, rulings shall be made with player safety as the primary consideration. 2. Teams shall field five (5) players to start the game (required). a. Teams may continue with a minimum of four (4) players, if necessary due to disqualification or injury. 3. Teams will be grouped in divisions based on a classification round of games. 4. Points of Emphasis a. No team shall repeatedly commit penalties/fouls which halve the distance to the goal line. b. Neither team shall commit any act which, in the opinion of the referee, tends to make a travesty of the game.