OFFICIAL LEAGUE POLICIES FALL 2021

ASA FOOTBALL PHILOSOPHY The ASA Football Program is a recreational league that strongly emphasizes the child first, the sport second. We want to provide a positive and fun learning environment that gives children a great opportunity to learn the skills necessary to be successful in the great American tradition of football.

LEAGUE ADMINISTRATION The football commissioner will act as the presiding officer of the football board, and shall have the responsibility for the administration and conduct of each association’s football program. A division director for each playing division will be designated by the football commissioner, and shall have the responsibility for assisting the football commissioner in the direction of their division. Division directors cannot be a director for the same division they are coaching.

DEFINITIONS 1. “Coach” or “coaches”, includes head coaches, assistant coaches or any other person with a coach’s badge. 2. “Team participants” includes, but is not limited to, players, parents of players, coaches, assistant coaches, spectators or any other person involved with the team both directly or indirectly.

LEAGUE EXCEPTIONS 1. Any item not covered by these rules will be jointly decided by the football board. 2. Any complaints must be submitted to the appropriate football board in writing. 3. The football board reserves the right to make exceptions in special cases for all rules, procedures, and policies and reserves the right to modify, change, or create any rule that is in the best interest of the program and/or its participants with the approval of the ASA Competition Committee

SPORTSMANSHIP The ASA football program has a zero-tolerance policy and regards bad sportsmanship as unnecessary and completely intolerable. The sportsmanship and behavior of all team participants (players, parents of players, coaches, assistant coaches, and spectators) is subject to the ASA Code of Conduct. Any team participant participating in verbal abuse or conflict with other coaches, referees, board members, players or any other team participant will result in the abusive party being ejected from the game and may receive further disciplinary action

COACH SPORTSMANSHIP All coaches will demonstrate positive sportsmanship both on and off the field to his team participants, other team participants, board members, and officials. Coaches who are unable to demonstrate proper sportsmanship are subject to game interruption and forfeit, along with suspensions and termination. They may also be denied future coaching assignments. Any coach who is dismissed from a game for unsportsmanlike conduct and/or the use of profanity will be unable to coach any team event including practices, and or games for 1 week following the ejection. (This includes Playoff & Super Bowl games). Coaches are responsible in assisting officials with the sportsmanship of all playing and non-playing team participants. No appeal is offered for a coach who has been ejected from a game. Any person who is ejected from a game or an event for unsportsmanlike conduct is required to leave the facilities immediately. Any coach or assistant coach who is flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct a total of 2 times during any season, including pre-, regular or post-season will be removed from his coaching position for the remainder of the season and must be approved by the football commissioner and football board to be reinstated for future coaching positions. At no time will coaches address any player, parents, or coaches from another team in any negative way.

PLAYER SPORTSMANSHIP All players must demonstrate positive sportsmanship at all times. Coaches are responsible for the sportsmanship of their players. Players who cannot demonstrate proper sportsmanship will be dismissed from the game and be subject to discipline at the discretion of the division director and/or the football commissioner. ANY player ejected will be subject to discipline. There is no exception for players who started an issue or who were defending themselves. ANY player who is ejected from a game for ANY reason will be subject to consequences. Automatic Player Ejection: Players will be automatically ejected from a game for profanity, hitting, punching and/ or fighting. Showboating and taunting will also be grounds for removal from a game. The continued demonstration of improper or unsportsmanlike conduct or the use of profanity will constitute suspension from any number of games which the ASA Football Board or the ASA Ethics Committee determine.

SPECTATOR SPORTSMANSHIP All spectators are expected to demonstrate positive sportsmanship. Spectators who cannot demonstrate proper sportsmanship will be asked to leave the game site and will not be allowed at the next game their related player participates in. Failure to leave the game site after being asked to do so by game officials or league representative can result in the game being forfeited. Spectators shall adhere to field guidelines. Spectators may only be on the sideline that is for their team and must remain in the spectator area marked on the game field. We reserve the right to ban any spectator from any ASA sanctioned event.

COACHING ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION All head coaches and assistant coaches are subject to the provisions of the ASA Code of Conduct. In an attempt to provide adequate instruction and attention to each participant, each team is allowed a maximum of six (6) coach’s badges. Teams may have a total of six (6) coaches on the sidelines during games. This includes all persons helping manage the team on game day regardless of title. Up to two (2) older siblings of players can help the team in a “Water Boy” capacity. No coach or assistant coach may participate in any team events including but not limited to: meetings, workouts or games until he or she has completed the following requirements; 1. Registered 2. Officially assigned to a team roster 3. Completed the football coach certification process

OBTAINING A COACH BADGE The Head Coach is responsible for selecting assistant coaches and ensuring that all team coaches obtain an ASA coach badge and football sticker. Coaches must complete all requirements at the ASA Office to obtain a coach badge and sticker - including online registration, background check, and completing the coaching certification/training required by the league.

COACH RESPONSIBILITIES Only coaches who are in good standings with the league will be considered for coaching opportunities. All coaches must be at least 21 Years of Age. All head coaches are responsible for all team participant conduct on the field, off the field, home and away. Head coaches must ensure that all team members conduct themselves in a manner as to uphold the mission of the league and to adhere to good sportsmanship at all times. Failure to act or to control sidelines will result first in penalties and then possible forfeiture of the game and or removal of the coach from his position. All coaches who are requested to appear before the ASA Ethics Committee must respond within two (2) business days of being contacted. Failure to respond may result in the coach being removed from his team with all future coaching opportunities, in any capacity, being permanently revoked. The head coach will ensure that each person who has access to the coach’s box has a current coach badge with approved sticker that is issued by the ASA Office upon completion of the football coaches certification. All coaches who will be listed on a team’s roster must attend the mandatory coach meeting. Any coach who does not attend the mandatory coach’s meeting will forfeit all rights to appeal a game ejection or suspension. Any coach who misses the mandatory coach’s meeting will also be moved to a “one and done” status meaning that upon receipt of ONE (1) flag for unsportsmanlike conduct in a season the coach will automatically be removed from his coaching position for the remainder of the season with no appeal. Coaching is a privilege, not a right or guaranteed, and coaching status is at the discretion of the football board. All coaches will be certified with the appropriate USA FOOTBALL Youth Contact (Tackle) Coach Certification or Youth Non-Contact (Flag) Coach Certification. It is mandatory that all coaches have a team meeting with all parents to explain the rules and code of conduct. Coaches must explain to their parents and players that any negative actions they take before, during or after a game in relation to the officials, coaches, players, spectators, or board members will have a negative impact on the game and will potentially result in game penalties against their team.

LEAGUE COMMUNICATION PROCESS Head coaches are the point of contact and representatives for their teams in all areas. Head coaches must follow the following communication process.

1. All communications start between the head coach and their assigned division director. Any team issue, complaint or team need must start from the head coach level directly to the division director. 2. If resolution cannot be obtained at the first level the team’s head coach should contact the football commissioner for resolution. 3. The football commissioner will either resolve the issue or escalate the issue to the football board for resolution. 4. If the football board cannot resolve the issue the football commissioner will escalate the issue to the ASA Football Sports Specialist

All football parents and coaches have the right to confidential communications and any item brought to the attention of the division director, football commissioner or football board is always treated as confidential and there are no repercussions for reporting issues within the league.

REGULAR SEASON GAMES All teams will be scheduled an 8 game regular season. Based on weather or other delays in the season games are subject to change at the Football Board’s discretion. There will be no refunds for games that are cancelled due to weather.

PLAYOFFS All teams in Divisions 1 thru 6 will qualify to participate in the play-offs regardless of regular season record.

PARTICIPATION RULE Only registered football players may participate in any football game. Violations of this rule will result in the removal of the player, forfeiture of games, and/or removal of the coach. No player may play in more than one organized tackle football league, or play on two (2) ASA football teams, during the same season. If a player is found to be playing or participating in two (2) leagues during the same season, the team will forfeit all games that the player participated in and the player will be removed from the league.

PLAYER REGISTRATION & STATUS REGULATIONS All new players who did not participate in ASA Football in the previous fall season are required to produce an original copy of their birth certificate and a report card from the most recent/current school year prior to being assigned a team or placed by draft. If a player is found to have been playing in the wrong division that player will be moved to the correct division and will be placed by draft or at the discretion of the Football Board. Returning Players Guarantee: All players who participated in ASA football in the previous fall season are guaranteed to be able to return to their fall team. All parents of players who wish to return to their team from the previous season must respond to their team’s Head Coach with their intent by the time registration opens. If a parent does not respond with their intent to return to their team by the time registration opens then it becomes the coach’s option to accept that player back or not. Players who have not responded will be placed onto a new team at the Football Board’s discretion or placed by draft. All coaches must make a committed effort to contact the parents of their players from the previous season at least 30 days prior to registration opening. The Head Coach of the team may be required to show how the team was contacted, and will be responsible for each player being offered a chance to return to the team. If it is determined by the Football Board that a coach has not met his obligation to contact players that coach will be suspended from coaching ASA football for a minimum of one (1) year.

A coach’s responsibility is limited to contacting a valid e-mail address, or phone number, or last known method of contact. A parent who has changed e-mail addresses or contact information and has not notified the coach will not be guaranteed a return spot on the team’s roster. A parent may also need to provide documentation of when and how they contacted the coach informing him of new contact information. Player Transfers: Once a player plays on an ASA or PSA football team the previous season, they must return to their team or go into the draft to change teams. The league will not accept requests to play for a specific team, or coach or to play with friends. Recruited Players: Eligible players who did not play ASA or PSA Football in a previous season may be asked to join an ASA Football team unless specified in these rules. Once players have registered with ASA or PSA, a coach cannot actively recruit that player to join their team. Players who left the league on teams whose coach cannot return: The children of our community are always welcome to play ASA Football. Any player who played ASA Football and who was recruited, joined, accepted, or became part of a team that was formed in violation of ASA team formation rules and left ASA football to play in any other organized football league may return only as an individual player to play in ASA at any time. These players, upon return, may only be placed by draft. Division 2 Tackle: All team formation is open recruiting in the 2nd grade. Players who sign up that are not on a team will be placed by draft. Open Registration/Draft Players: Open Registration Players are either new players to the league that sign up through the ASA office or returning players requesting to be placed into the draft pool because they did not return to their team. These players may be required to fill new teams, be placed on existing teams via a draft process or be placed by the Football Board. The Football Board will assign open registration players at their discretion. The goal is to assign them to teams by school attendance zones when possible. Another objective is to assign players to teams to increase the competitiveness of the league. Waitlist Players: When team rosters are full, players may sign up and be placed on a waitlist. All waitlist players will be placed at the discretion of the Football Board if roster spots can be found. The waitlist is not public information and is maintained by the ASA sport specialist and the Football Commissioner.

TEAM FORMATION Division 2 will play 9-man football. Maximum roster size is 18 players. Division 2 teams with less than 16 players may be “right sized” to 16 players by the Football Board. Divisions 3-6 will be 11-man football. Maximum roster size is 22 players. The football board reserves the right to “right size” rosters to 18 players, based on the needs of the league. After all registration periods close, teams with fewer than 18 players, may be required to add players from the open registration to their roster to ensure that all open registration players are assigned to a team. Returning Teams: Returning teams are expected to fill their roster by recruiting eligible players. All returning teams must have a minimum number of 12 returning players to be considered a returning team. If a previous season’s team does not have 12 returning players the Football Board may disband that team and assign the players based on the needs of the league. This will be reviewed on a case by case basis. In the case of an existing ASA team who’s Head Coach decides not to return to the league, he will be ineligible to Coach in any capacity in ASA Football for 2 seasons. There are exceptions to this rule and this will be reviewed on a case by case basis. The intent is to prevent coaches stepping down from one team only to take players to other teams and still act in a coach capacity. The team he is leaving will be reviewed for the disbandment process. New Teams from within the ASA: This will be handled on a case by case basis and approved by the Football Board. If a parent decides to coach his own team he may move his child along with others from his previous team to the new team upon Football Board approval. This must be completed at least 30 days prior to registration opening.. Teams from outside ASA: Teams may be formed from outside of ASA, as long as that team is formed with rules that are similar to ASA team formation rules. Coaches on a team from outside ASA must show that their team players and parents left their previous league in good standing, had no ethical, moral, or sportsmanship issues in the other league and at no time participated in any select league, tournament or event. Teams must pass an initial review to see if the team even meets the requirements to be eligible to participate in ASA football. Teams can be rejected prior to the review process if they do not meet the initial review criteria. Any team or part of a team who is applying to enter ASA football must provide the following before they will be considered to enter ASA football. 1. Prior season’s official team roster on an official roster document from the prior league. 2. Proposed team roster of players who would enter ASA Football if approved. 3. Statement from prior league’s director stating that the roster is accurate and the team had no issues. 4. A record of each game played and the final score of each game played. 5. A complete game film may be requested to be reviewed by the board. If a team or parts of the team has participated in any select league they are not eligible to participate in ASA recreational football. Teams that participated in other recreational leagues that were formed in a way and by rules that is/are similar to the way ASA football teams are formed may apply to join ASA football.

PROHIBITION ON SELECT TEAMS: Given the recreational nature of ASA Football, it is the Football Board’s intention not to allow “select” teams to play in ASA Football. Any team that has not participated in ASA football in previous seasons that is formed outside of ASA for the purpose of playing spring or fall select football (including 2nd Grade teams) are not eligible to participate in ASA football as a team. The Board reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine what constitutes a “select” football team. “All-Star” teams are also prohibited.

SKILLS EVAULATION AND DRAFT PROCESS Depending on the number of draft players registered in each division and the roster numbers of existing teams in the division, there may be a skills evaluation held for all players who are placed in the general registration pool in that division. After the skill evaluations are held a draft will be executed. There is no right or wrong, nor pass or fail for the skills evaluation. Each player regardless of the level of physical ability will be placed on a team. The ASA Football Board will conduct the ASA skills evaluation. ASA coaches are asked to observe the tryout to be better prepared to draft players. If a player is not at the skills evaluation that player may not be selected and will be placed by the football board. If a player is intentionally held out of the draft in an attempt to manipulate the draft order or in an effort to be selected by a specific team that player will be placed on the newest expansion team’s roster or onto the lowest roster of draft teams in the division. The draft process is extremely difficult to predict and many factors are involved in the process for each season. Things that impact the draft process are the number of new teams in each division, number of returning teams in each division, the number of expansion teams in each division and the number of players that are in the draft pool. The draft is subject to many of these factors and can change each season, and at times a different process will exist in different divisions. The draft is subject to the discretion of the Football Board and can be changed, modified, or adjusted at any time in the process to make sure that teams have a fair and equal chance to pick up players from the draft pool and is in the best interest of the league. Teams are defined by the following status: EXPANSION TEAM - A new team that is made up of players out of the draft pool, or a team that is new to ASA football. Expansion/new teams will be established at the discretion of the Football Board

RETURNING TEAM - Any team or any part of a team that has been together in any capacity in ASA football or other football league the previous season. Returning teams should recruit eligible players to fill their roster and may not be guaranteed a slot in the draft. The draft order will be determined by the following: 1. Roster size average of the division 2. Expansion teams in each division 3. Returning teams needing players Draft order will be announced at least 24 hours before the draft takes place. ASA Football reserves the right to modify the draft or the order of team selection to balance the competitiveness of each team. The draft will be held by rounds and the player selection order will be established before the draft. The first round may include new and returning teams selecting players. Returning teams with more than the division average or 18 or more players on their roster may not be eligible to participate in the draft. 1st Round: The selection order will be based on roster size from expansion teams and then the previous season record for returning teams. For returning teams the selection order will be based on (worst to best) final regular season standings. All teams participating, based on the assigned order will select one (1) player in the first round. 2nd Round: Based on roster size, all expansion teams will select one player, and then alternate with the other expansion teams until each roster is right sized to about the same number of players as the division average, or as determined by the Football Board. Once the new teams have been right sized all teams will join in the selection process for the 3rd and final round. 3rd Round: Returning teams based on (worst to first) regular season record will pick first in the 3rd round. Each team will select one player. After all returning teams have selected one player the expansion teams will begin their selections. The order will alternate until all players have been placed on a team. Players who played in ASA football in the previous season who go into the draft, are selected by a team and then quit the league after being drafted will lose the ability to be recruited in future seasons and can only return to ASA Football by draft. Once a player is registered in ASA football and is placed in the draft pool, coaches may not contact that player or other coaches about that player’s status or attempt to manipulate the draft in any way. Coaches who attempt to manipulate the draft to pick specific players, persuade coaches not to pick a specific player or tamper with players in any way will be subject to loosing participation in the draft and will have players selected by the Football Board assigned to their team at the Football Board’s discretion.

TEAM DISBANDMENT PROCESS: For a team to be considered for disbanding the following steps will be taken: 1. A Head Coach contacts his league director and lets him know they do not want to coach or cannot coach for whatever reason they may have. 2. The league director will first reach out to the assistants on the team and ask if they want to take over the team. If an assistant coach volunteers then we appoint them the new head coach and the team stays together. 3. If none of the assistant coaches volunteer then we also reach out to the parents and ask if anyone is willing to coach the team in order to keep the players together. 4. If none of the parents are interested then at that time the board will make a decision on disbanding the team. 5. Once disbanding is decided by the board we will notify the team (all parents and coaches) that the team is disbanded and players can be recruited to go to any team in their league if asked. 6. A final email is sent to the Head Coaches of the other teams in the division letting them know that all players from the disbanded team are eligible to be recruited.

PLAYER PARTICIPATION All players must, as a minimum, have a starting position, either on offense or defense, throughout the entire game. This means if a player is not playing on an offensive series, then he must take the field and play when the defense goes out and vice versa for players not on defense when the offense takes the ball. It is the intent that players play the entire series, unless injured or instruction needs to be given, etc. Player Position Rule: In all divisions playing positions are determined by the teams Head Coach. Shuttle Position Rule: A starting position designated as a shuttle player may be used. On offense and/or defense two players may fulfill their minimum playing time as shuttle players. They must play that position for the entire 4 quarters of regulation play. The Shuttle position is a shared position and players designated as shuttle players will rotate every other play during the game while their assigned unit is on the field. Shuttle player rotation is defined as the player plays one play and comes out, the other player sharing the same position then goes in and plays one play and then comes out.

Practice Participation Rules Missing Mandatory Practices Preseason: Preseason practices become mandatory when AISD school classes begin for the fall semester. If a player misses more than 50% of mandatory preseason practices leading up to the first game of the regular season the coach has the option of sitting the player out for the first half of the first regular season game. The Head Coach MUST notify the appropriate Division Director AND the parents of the player at least 24 hours prior to the game if this rule is applied to reduce a player’s playing time. Missing Mandatory Practices Regular Season: If a player misses a mandatory practice during the week prior to a game the coach has the option to sit the player out for one half of the game. If a player misses two mandatory practices in the same week prior to a game the coach has the option to sit the player out the entire game. The Head Coach MUST notify the appropriate Division Director AND the parents of the player at least 24 hours prior to the game if this rule is applied to reduce a player’s playing time. Any Coach deemed to intentionally violate the player participation rules as to gain an advantage will be subject to a meeting with the football board to review the incident along with a one week suspension of all team activities. Any further violations will result in termination of the coaching position and removal from the league. The football commissioner and football board will review all reports of violation of this rule. During the game, if a violation of minimum playing time is noted, the game will stop and the following will happen. First violation: offending coach will be notified and asked to correct violation immediately. Second violation: offending coach will be notified and asked to correct the violation; 15-yard penalty with loss of down will be awarded. Third Violation: Offending coach will be notified of violation and game will be forfeited.

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY ASA Football believes that children should participate at their own grade and age level and we discourage the practice of playing up with older participants. If a player is allowed to play up and at any time decides to return to his correct grade level that player cannot be recruited and will only be placed by draft or at the discretion of the Football Board. If a player who played in ASA football in the previous season wishes to “skip” a division to play up that player must be approved to play up and can only be placed by draft. Players who played the previous season in Division 6 and will play the current season in Division 6 for the 2nd time may be recruited to join a team, placed by draft or placed at the discretion of the Football Board.

Divisions are determined by grade. Participants will play in the division according to their grade level for the fall football season.

Home schooled players will be placed in Divisions that correspond to the grade that they would be in if they attended public school as determined using the AISD birthday range chart.

Maximum Age is as of Sept 1st of the current year to play; Division One: the player must be in the 1st grade Maximum age is 8 Division Two: the player must be in 2nd grade. Maximum Age is 9 Division Three: the player must be in 3rd grade. Maximum Age is 10 Division Four: the player must be in 4th grade. Maximum Age is 11 Division Five: the player must be in the 5th grade. Maximum Age is 12 Division Six: the player must be in the 6th grade. Maximum Age is 13

DIVISIONAL WEIGHT LIMITS FOR BALL CARRIERS Division Two: 80 pounds Division Three: 90 pounds Division Four: 105 pounds Division Five: 125 pounds Division Six: 135 pounds All players over the weight limit must wear an ASA Football approved sticker on their helmet. If a player is over the weight limit that player cannot be a ball carrier or take possession of the football behind the line of scrimmage, unless the player is kicking the ball. Players who are over the ball carrier weight cannot line up in the backfield, be in a position to receive a kick (except for the front line on kickoff return) or go in motion if lined up as a tight end. A player’s final weight will be determined at an official weigh-in. A player’s weight at weigh in will stand for the entire season and is final. No exceptions. A football board member or representative can conduct weigh-ins. At the official league weigh in teams should weigh in as a team. Required attire for all players at the league weigh-in is a shirt, shorts - no helmet required. Any player within 3lbs of the maximum ball carrying weight will be immediately weighed again with a 2nd board member witnessing to validate actual weight. Players may remove clothing and accessories, down to underwear, in attempt to make the weight but cannot leave the room once they have been on the scale the first time.

INURY DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS Any player who is injured in any practice or game and is suspected of having a concussion is required to provide written clearance from a licensed medical professional trained in concussion recognition, stating that the player is eligible to return to play before that player can participate in any practice or game. Players who are injured and require treatment or casting must provide a medical release signed by a licensed medical professional before that player can participate in any practice or game. Coaches are required to submit an injury report for any player injured during a football practice or game. If an injury report is filed with the league the coach can require a release from a licensed medical professional before the player can return to practice or games.

EQUIPMENT All players must provide their own equipment. The league reserves the right to exclude a player from playing due to unsafe or improper equipment. Proper equipment includes: Mouth Guards – All player must wear mouth guards during all game play. Football Helmet - Including face mask, chin strap, and mouthpiece. Helmet must meet NOCSAE standards. Football Shoulder Pads - Must fit properly and protect the entire shoulder girdle. Football Pants - Complete with hip, tail, thigh and knee pads. Athletic Shoes - Those designed for grass play are recommended. No metal cleats are allowed. All equipment should be in accordance with NCAA rules and safety standards and checked by the coaches. Player’s equipment is subject to be checked by league officials at any time. No tinted eye shields of any kind are allowed to be used on helmets. Only clear shields will be allowed per NCAA rules.

REGULATION FOOTBALLS & SIZES Each league is required to use the size of football designated for use in each division by the football board. The corresponding football sizes to be used are as follows:

• D2 thru D4 Divisions will use a “Wilson K2” or equivalent sized football of leather or composite material. • D5 and D6 Division shall use a “Wilson TDJ” or equivalent sized football of leather or composite material.

UNIFORMS All players must wear a jersey that is consistent in color with his team and is numbered on front and back. It is recommended to have one primary color game jersey and a secondary color practice jersey in the event of color scheme conflicts. To resolve jersey color conflicts the “HOME” team will wear their primary color jersey in all league games. The “VISITOR” team will wear their secondary color jersey.

ELECTRONICS AND CAMERAS There will be no scouting, video filming or electronic recording of any kind of other teams’ practices. No video filming is allowed in any press box of any stadium unless for league purposes. Video filming is allowed from the stands of any stadium during games. No coach to player or coach to coach electronic communication equipment can be used during games. This includes cell phone use on sidelines during games. The use of drones is strictly prohibited. Cameras on tripods are allowed on their own team sidelines, but must remain in the coach’s box. All cameras will remain a safe distance from the field. . All on-field camera operators must have a valid ASA badge displayed on their person.

NOISE ABATEMENT Noise makers such as bells, horns and whistles may not be used to disrupt another team’s offense. Common sense, class and good sportsmanship should be the guide here. If a sideline is using noise makers in an inappropriate way there will be a 15-yard penalty enforced against the team committing the violation. If further violations occur the game may be declared a forfeit. Teams who use any type of music boxes must not play any music when their opponent is on offense or at any time and in any way that is disturbing to the other team or in an effort to disrupt the game. Music selection must be appropriate for a family environment where children are present. If at any time a team plays inappropriate music that team will not be allowed the use of a music box until a play list has been submitted and approved by the Football Board. Music boxes can be ordered off and use restricted at the discretion of the game officials or by a football board member.

FOOTBALL SCHEDULING POLICY All football games for the regular season are scheduled by the ASA Sports Specialist. The football boards do not participate in or determine regular season schedules or team match ups. (I.E. who plays who) The Pre-season Jamboree is scheduled based on needs of the league and availability of teams from other leagues. There are no considerations for the regular season schedule when making the schedule for the jamboree. Teams may play teams from other leagues or another ASA or PSA team. Jamboree scheduling is based on needs of the league and at the discretion of the football board. Once regular registration is closed no team may participate in any other leagues scrimmages or Jamboree type games unless approved by the football commissioner or division director. Teams that are scheduled to play in the Jamboree must play. Teams that commit to play in approved non-league games against teams from other leagues must play the game that they committed to or the head coach will face an immediate A&D hearing. The associations work with the cities and the local schools to make determinations about field conditions and field status on game days. At times, the cities or leagues may cancel games during times of bad weather in order to protect the playing surfaces and in an effort to provide a safer environment. Games cancellation decisions will be made at the discretion of the cities or the associations. Notification of game cancellations will be made via email and the ASA Website. Football games that are rained out or stopped for any reason will not be replayed and are considered final if the game has reached the half-way point of the 3rd quarter. Games that are rained out or cancelled before the half way point of the 3rd quarter will be considered incomplete and be subject to rescheduling. Incomplete games will be rescheduled as soon as possible and the rest of the game from the point of stoppage will be finished. Incomplete games will be rescheduled based on the needs of the league and may require teams to play twice on game days, on Sundays, or on weeknights. At any time that a game is stopped and there is a 14 point or more difference in score that game will be considered final and will not be rescheduled regardless of the point of stoppage. In the event that a game is cancelled and is incomplete both teams head coaches must record the exact down, distance, time remaining and ball spot and submit that to their Division Director immediately. Incomplete games will resume from the exact point of stoppage. In the event that games that have not started are cancelled or have to be rescheduled due to weather or other events the reschedule will be based on needs of the league, availability of game officials, and available field space. Once a game has been rescheduled it will play as scheduled or a team will take a forfeit if they cannot field a team and play. No requests for specific times or days will be honored. Once a schedule is published it is final and no changes will be made other than to correct a league issue or in an effort to accommodate a league conflict that was unforeseen. Neither association can schedule around specific teams, other sports or events. Once a schedule is published it is final. Exceptions for scheduling are provided to coaches who head coach two (2) teams and for football board members in an effort to both coach and to fulfill board responsibilities on game days. During times of reduced daylight teams may be offered lighted practice areas. Lighted practice areas are a luxury and at times the league will not be able to provide this as an option.

PLAYOFFS & DIVISIONAL SPLITS Final season rankings: Tiebreakers are determined on the following criteria; 1. Win and loss percentage 2. Head to head competition 3. Fewest Points Allowed head to head 4. Coin flip

If a team faces elimination from the playoffs as a result of a coin flip, efforts will be made to play a wild card game to determine playoff brackets however there is no guarantee that a wild card game will be played. Wildcard games are based on needs of the league and available field space along with how the season has been impacted by weather or other events. The Division director with approval of the football commissioner may work with the coaches in their division to determine tie breakers Teams advancing to the playoffs will be determined on a season by season basis. Factors include the number of teams in each division, and the make-up of teams in the younger divisions.