Flag Football Rules and Regulations

Flag Football Rules and Regulations
Schedules
League schedules will be posted on the bulletin boards at the Wellness Center, the Mathy Center, and on
imleagues.com
General Procedures
1. All participants must register on imleagues.com and be accepted by the captain 15 minutes prior to the
game they wish to play. Upon the start of a competition, the Rec Sports staff will check all rosters to
ensure eligibility. Players who do not appear on a team's roster will be classified as ineligible and will be
required to register before being allowed to play.
2. No roster additions will be allowed after the completion of regular season play.
3. Any team knowing in advance that they will be unable to play a regularly scheduled contest is provided
the opportunity to default (not play this contest). In order for the contest to be considered a default, the
team captain must contact the Intramural Sports Office or league coordinator by 5:00 p.m. on the day
prior to their contest.
4. Any team that forfeits the equivalent to one night of league play, will lose their forfeit deposit (i.e. if the
maximum number of games scheduled for a night is 3 and a team forfeits 3 games regardless if it is in
one night or 3 nights, they will lose their deposit. If that team forfeits the equivalent of another night of
play, they will be eliminated for the remainder of the season).
5. Teams must arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled start time to insure that the event runs on
schedule.
6. All players must have their valid I.D. card at the appropriate playing area in order to play.
7. Teams must present their I.D.’s to the site supervisor to check-in prior to play that night. Anyone who
does not sign-in or who does not have a valid I.D. will not be allowed to play that day.
8. Any player that is bleeding must leave the game immediately. The bleeding must be stopped and the
wound securely covered with a bandage before the player can continue. If there is blood on any clothing
or jersey, it must be changed before the players resumes play.
9. Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls. Players resolve their own disputes.
10. The Site Supervisor is responsible for recording scores, running clock, and keeping order. The Site
Supervisor has the authority to eject any player for unsportsmanlike behavior (profanity, fighting, and
participating in a contest under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, etc). See Intramural Handbook
for more details.
Team Format
Coed, 6 field players (50% female players on the field at all times)
Four players must be present to start a game. If at any time a team drops below 3 players for any reason, the
game will be forfeited.
Field Setup
40-yard long field with additional 2, 10-yard end zones = 60 yards total length, 25 yards wide.
Match Format
Games will consist of two 12-minute halves with a running clock. Half-time will be 3 minutes long. The
clock will only stop on dropped balls in the last minute of the second half.
A coin toss will determine start of play. Offense will start on their own ten yard line; switch at half.
Each team is allowed one 1-minute time-out per game.
Games will begin with a coin toss or odd/even to determine possession.
Defensive Rush
Last update: 8/17/2012

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Rush allowed after six mississippi count by the defense
Quarterback may only run when rushed by the defense
Defense
o Defensive players stop offense by pulling off flags from the offensive player with the ball.
o Contact is not allowed unless incidental. Intentional contact will result in a penalty. Offense will
receive a first down plus 5 yards or half the distance to the goal.
o Defense must play man to man coverage. No zones or double coverage is allowed. If defense is
playing a short handed team, safeties are allowed but cannot make a break until the ball is in the
air.
Offense
o Deadballs:
• Ball carrier falls to the ground
• Ball carrier loses flag either accidentally or inadvertently, play continues. The deflagging
reverts to a one-hand tag of the runner between the shoulders and knees to down the ball
carrier (if carrier is in traffic, down at the spot. If in open field, 1 hand touch)
• Incomplete pass
• Ball carrier goes out of bounds
• Fumble is a dead ball, opponent cannot recover a fumble
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Offense must advance the ball 10-yards in 4 downs
Punts can be made on fourth downs.
Male to male passes may not occur consecutively.
If a male passer attempts a pass to a male receiver, the next attempted pass must be to a female
receiver.
If a male passer attempts a pass to a female receiver, the next pass can be either to a male or
female receiver.
A female passer can pass to either a male or female receiver at all times.
Receptions are good if one foot remains in bounds while the receiver has possession of the ball.
No stiff arming.
No physical blocking.
Tie Game/Overtime (Playoffs only)
o Tie game/overtime - a flip of a coin (home team calls in the air) will start overtime.
o Ball is placed at the 10-yard line.
o Each team will have 4 downs to score a touchdown. Extra points will be attempted in overtime.
o This will continue until one team scores and the other does not.
Foul
Loss of down and 5-yard loss or half the distance to the goal.
Scoring
Touchdowns=6 points
Extra points - teams have the option of starting from the 5-yard line or the 10-yard line. If a team starts
from the five yard line they will receive 1 point if successful. If a team starts from the 10-yard line they
will receive 2 points if successful.
Safeties: teams will be given 2 points plus the ball on the 10-yard line.
Last update: 8/17/2012