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Football Rules Clinic 2019-20 Nfhs Football Rules FOOTBALL RULES CLINIC 2019-20 NFHS FOOTBALL RULES The WIAA follows NFHS rules for Football. The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS Football rules should contact: ANDY BARNES WIAA Football Rules Interpreter (425) 282-5237 | [email protected] RULES CLINIC PROCEDURE The 2019-20 Football Rules Clinic is comprised of four (4) lessons: 1. Football Rules Changes 2. Editorial Changes 3. Points of Emphasis 4. Football Rules Reminders At the end of select lessons you will need to successfully complete the LESSON QUIZ before you can continue to the next lesson. At the end of the clinic you will need to successfully complete the FINAL EXAM to finish the clinic. After you have passed the FINAL EXAM you will be able to print a certification document for this clinic. Please keep a copy for yourself and give one to your Athletic Director. 2019-20 FOOTBALL • First Practice: August 21 • Minimum Practice Days: 12 • 50% Rule Date: October 7 • Maximum Number of Contests (Regular Season): 10 + Jamboree • Season End: December 7 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Review the FOOTBALL section in the 2019-20 WIAA Handbook: • Go to wiaa.com/handbook • Click on “Sport/Activity Specific Rules & Regulations” • Review the 2019-20 Football Bound for State Regulations: • Go to wiaa.com/football • Click on “Bound for State Regulations” on the left menu PLAN TO QUALIFY FOR THE 2019 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS • Work with your AD to make sure your team’s photo and roster are submitted through MaxPreps • Photos and rosters can be entered any time, but NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019. 2019 GRIDIRON CLASSIC: STATE FOOTBALL • TO BE DETERMINED • The Executive Board will be voting on location(s) of Gridiron Classic: State Football on Monday, September 23, 2019. CONCUSSION PROTOCOL The concussion protocol applies for contests of all levels, middle school, high school, varsity and sub-varsity in which WOA (Washington Officials Association) registered officials are being used. At the pre-CONTEST conference between the coach and officials, the official will ask the coach if he/she has a licensed health care provider that is authorized to evaluate possible concussions on site. If the answer is yes, the coach must then introduce the official to that health care provider. If the team does have an approved health care provider with them (on the sideline or courtside) and the official removes an athlete from play for possible concussion signs or symptoms, that athlete could return to play provided they are cleared by the pre-determined health care provider. If the team does not have an approved health care provider with them (on the sideline or courtside) and the official removes an athlete from play for possible concussion signs or symptoms, that athlete will not be allowed to return to play during that contest. FOOTBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES The 2019-20 school year will again utilize the Rated Percentage Index (RPI. In order for the RPI Committee to have accurate data to evaluate, it is IMPERATIVE that all schools enter their varsity team schedules prior to the start of the season and update game results on MaxPreps on a weekly basis. FOOTBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES All regular and postseason games must be included in the results reporting. FOOTBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES Any school that plays an out-of-state school is responsible for entering that school’s schedule and updating that school’s match results on a weekly basis. FOOTBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES MaxPreps provides all member schools with a FREE platform and streamlined process through its website and mobile app (iOS and Android) to meet these requirements. All information is automatically shared to the WIAA to efficiently manage RPI rankings, statewide regular season standings, and important information for State Championship media publications. This information includes team rosters and photos which coaches and athletic administrators are encouraged to enter as soon as they are available. FOOTBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES 1. New to MaxPreps? Visit MaxPreps.com and click on the “Sign Up (FREE)” button in the upper right hand corner. 2. Click on “As a Coach or AD.” 3. Follow the instructions to select your school and create your account. FOOTBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES 1.Download the Teams by MaxPreps App - The Fastest Way to Enter Scores After the Game Use the free MaxPreps app to update your schedule, roster and scores on the fly with this free app! It is the easiest way to get your scores posted quickly. It is available for iOS and Android devices. 2019 NFHS FOOTBALL RULES CHANGES NFHS FOOTBALL RULES Each state high school association adopting these NFHS football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of NFHS football rules. State rules interpreters may contact the NFHS for model football rules interpretations. No other model football rules interpretations should be considered. www.nfhs.org Rule Change POSTSEASON INSTANT REPLAY RULES 1-3-7 NOTE (NEW), TABLE 1-7 — 1-3-7 NOTE (NEW) By adoption, state associations may create instant replay procedures that permit game or replay officials to use a replay monitor during state postseason contests to determine if a decision by the on-field game officials is incorrect. www.nfhs.org Rule Change FOOTBALL JERSEY NUMBERS RULE 1-5-1c The entire body of the number (the continuous horizontal bars and vertical strokes) exclusive of any border(s) shall be approximately 1½ – inches wide. www.nfhs.org Rule Change FOOTBALL JERSEY NUMBERS RULES 1-5-1c, 1-5-1c(6) (NEW) A B C D The style of the numbers on all four of these jerseys are legal now and will be in 2024 as well. www.nfhs.org Rule Change FOOTBALL JERSEY NUMBERS RULES 1-5-1c, 1-5-1c(6) (NEW) A B C D The style of the numbers on these jerseys are legal through the 2023 season. The following four types of number designs will be illegal in 2024. www.nfhs.org Rule Change FORMATION RULES 2-14-1, 7-2-5a A scrimmage formation requires a minimum of five A players legally on their line and no more than four players behind their line at the snap. This formation would be a foul at the snap. www.nfhs.org Rule Change FORMATION RULES 2-14-1, 7-2-5a Even though there are only 10 Team A players on the field, because there are at least five linemen properly numbered and no more than four backs, this formation is legal. www.nfhs.org Rule Change PLAY CLOCK RULES 2-35, 3-6-1, 3-6-2a, 7-2-1 Referee gives ready-for-play signal and 25-second play clock begins before a try following a score; to start a period or overtime series; following administration of an inadvertent whistle; following a charged timeout and following an officials timeout. www.nfhs.org Rule Change PLAY CLOCK RULES 2-35, 3-6-1, 3-6-2a, 7-2-1 The play clock is set to 40 and is started immediately when a running play ends, team A gains a first down or after an incomplete pass. www.nfhs.org Rule Change PLAY CLOCK RULES 2-35, 3-6-1, 3-6-2a, 7-2-1 Runner goes out of bounds (PlayPic A). Play clock is set to 40 and is started immediately (PlayPic B). The ball is marked ready for play when the umpire sets the ball and walks away to his position (PlayPic C). www.nfhs.org Rule Change PLAY CLOCK RULES 2-35, 3-6-1, 3-6-2a, 7-2-1 When the 40-second play clock is in force, the ball is considered ready for play when the ball is placed and the umpire has moved to his position. www.nfhs.org Rule Change PLAY CLOCK RULES 2-35, 3-6-1, 3-6-2a, 7-2-1 When the covering official declares the ball dead with an upraised arm, the play clock begins its countdown from 40 seconds. www.nfhs.org Rule Change PLAY CLOCK RULE 7-2-1 LEGAL ILLEGAL In MechaniGram A, A1, who was downfield on the previous play, comes back inside the 9-yard marks prior to the umpire setting the ball with 35 seconds on the play clock and then immediately goes outside the marks after the ready-for-play. In MechaniGram B, A1 remains outside the 9-yard marks with 32 seconds on the play clock when the ball is placed by the umpire. The requirement remains in place that all players get inside the 9-yard marks after the ready-for-play and before the snap. www.nfhs.org Rule Change PLAY CLOCK RULE 7-2-1 LEGAL In MechaniGram A, the ball is placed by the umpire with 35 seconds on the play clock and A1, who was downfield on the previous play, then comes back inside the 9-yard marks. In MechaniGram B, A1 then goes outside the 9-yard marks with 32 seconds on the play clock. That is legal. A1 has met the requirement to be inside the 9-yard marks after the ready-for-play and before the snap. www.nfhs.org Rule Change TRIPPING RULES 2-45, 9-4-3o (NEW), 9-4-3o PENALTY (NEW) The foul for tripping has been expanded to include the runner.
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