Game Rules
A. Game Duration: Games shall be played according to the following time limitations:
•Flag: 20-minute running halves
•Tackle: 22-minute running halves
•(1) Time out per half.|
•Regulation clock is 8 min per quarter
The clock will stop on:
•Injury - starts when a player leaves the field
•Time outs - starts on the snap of the ball
B. 30 second play clock rule ALL levels (refs will manage this from the field and will indicate by hand signal when there is 10 seconds left.
C. Helmet visors are allowed and up to the white hat refs discretion if removal is needed for player safety. Player MUST exit the game until shield is removed from the helmet.
D. Player equipment should be worn for all contact practices and games. This equipment consists of: helmet, chin strap, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, pants, two knee pads, two thigh pads, one tailbone pad, two hip pads.
E. Absolutely no blocking below the knees. Each infraction is a 15-yard penalty and will be considered a personal foul.
F. Linebackers must be at least 3 yards off of the football when the ball snaps. Each infraction is considered offsides on the defense and will result in 5-yard offside penalty. (5u/6u/7u) Once quarterback is set no movement towards line of scrimmage is allowed.
G. Players may line up in the A gaps in a 3-point stance, but may not stand up in the gaps or line up over the center, (Flag 5U,6U and Tackle 6U, 7U division only)
H. Regular football rules apply for all other age groups 8U and up
I. Each home team will supply 2 volunteers and visitors will supply 1 volunteer to operate first & ten and down markers.
J. Player's footwear must consist of one-piece rubber molded shoes. No shoe shall be worn with steel or removable cleats.
K. Mouthpieces are mandatory for all players in ALL divisions or they will not be allowed to participate until they have one.
L. Celebrations are allowed with teammates on the field of play only and must not break the taunting rule or a flag will be thrown.
M. All players must have issued band to be able to participate in the games on Saturday or Sunday. If a player is NOT wearing the age specific band, the opposing coach may stop the game for verification by Director and Field Manager of Heart Check Showcase.
N. Each team must check-in with the Field Manager at halftime of the previous game on their respective field
Age Specific Rules: Age Cutoff Date is August 1st.
A. Game Balls must be:
(Football Size) 5U-8U-K2
(Football Size) 9U/10U -TDJ
(Football Size) 11U/12U-TDY
8. Ball carrying eligibility. All certified kids are eligible
C. Flag (5/6U) Division
Field size is 80 yards in length.
All players on offense or defense playing on the line must be in football 3-point stance or football 2-stance hand on their knees.
Point after touchdown (PAT) is one (1) point for running or two (2) points for forward passing.
A play is dead at the point of contact. if a player touches the football without wearing flags.
Any player who handles the football and has their jersey un-tucked at the start of the play, the play will be considered dead.
Any player who handles the football and their jersey becomes Un-tucked before the play, that ball will be consider down at the spot of contact.
Linemen may block with arms extended and inside the shoulders of the opponent.
A stiff arm is considered illegal and will result in a 5 yard penalty.
Tackle is confirmed as making contact and no attempt to reach the offensive player's flags
Only Velcro belts are allowed during game play in the Flag Division
All other types of flag belts are prohibited and cannot be used during any games. Flags must be purchased through the league.
Each eligible ball carrier must wear two(flags)
5u FLAG PLAYS WITH 11 MAN
6u FLAG PLAYS WITH 11 MAN
The clock shall run at all times
There will be seven minimum (7) players on the field for (5u Division Only)
There will be five (5) players on the offensive line of scrimmage tackle to tackle.
Two (2) coaches allowed on the field
Coaches must be 10 yards away from the last man from the last player on the field when the ball is snapped.
Coaches may not talk to players once the offense breaks the huddle.
There will be a (30) second play clock, violations will be assessed a (5) yard penalty.If violation gets excessive a loss of down will occur. Tackling: This is a non-contact sport; if a ball carrier is intestinally knocked down or tackled this will constitute un- sportsman like conduct. A fifteen (15) yards penalty and automatic first down. Tackling can further be defined as or to include HOLDING & GRABBING
There will be no flag guarding, if a ball carrier touches a defensive player with their hands in any way while advancing the ball it will be considered flag guarding. This is a 10-yard penalty (from the spot and loss of down (if the play doesn't equal a 1- Down).
Defensive players must stand at least one (1) yard off the line of scrimmage. Violations will be 5-yard penalty.
Fumbles are not advanced it will be a dead ball spot and the new line of scrimmage.
At the start of each game, start of the 2nd half, and after each score the ball shall be placed at the25-yard line. No kick offs.
If a player's flag is intentionally removed when he is not the ball carrier the offending players and coach shall be given a warning. If players deflate another player intentionally under the same condition's penalties are as follows.
If ball carrier flag is pulled or fall in the ball carrier endzone it's a Safety
D. 6U Tackle Division
Ball will be place on the 25-yard line to start the game and start of the 2nd half.
Coaches may not talk to players once the offense breaks the huddle or when QB approach the line of scrimmage. There are 2 coaches allowed on the field of play at all times.
All players on offense or defense playing on the line must be in 3-point stance or football 2-point stance with hand on their knees inside the tackle box.
Players cannot line up over center
Walk off Punts are 30 yards. If you are inside the 30 yard line going in to score, you must go for it on 4° down (no punt inside the 30 yard line)
E. 7U Division
Ball will be place on the 25 yard line to start the game and start of the 2nd half.
(1) 7U coach may be on the field of play at all times. Once the Ball is in play coaches from eachtream must stand to 10 yards away from the player.
Players cannot line up over the center
Walk off Punts are 30 yards. If you are inside the 30 yard line going in to score, you must go for it on 4th down (no punt inside the 30 yard line)on 4th down (no punt inside the 30 yard line)
F. 8U Division
Ball will be placed on the 25 yard line to start the game and start the 2nd half
Walk off punts are 30 yards. If you are inside the 30 yard line going in to score, you must go for it on 4th down ( no punt inside the 30 yard line)
8u is played like regular football outside of the rules clarified above.
G. 9u-13u Division
These levels are played under regular UIL tiles with the exception of special teams. There is no kickoff or kickoff return.
Walk off punts are 30 yards. If you are inside the 30 yard line going in to score, you must go for it on 4th down ( no punt inside the 30 yard line)
Punts
If they decide to declare a punt, the coach or team captain must tell the referee before you break the huddle. The referee shall announce the coach's call.
Walk off Punts are 30 yards. If you are inside the 30 yard line going in to score, you must go for it on 4th down (no punt inside the 30 yard line)
The referee may only ask the Head Coach if they wish to declare to punt.
Coaches on the field of Play
A (2) 5U/7U coaches may be on the field of play at all times from each team. Once the ball is in play coaches
from each team must stand 10 yards away from the player.
B. (1) 7U coach may be on the field of play at all time. Once the Ball is in play coaches from each team must stand 10 yards away from players.
C. No coaches on the field for 8U-13U levels.
D. On the field coaching includes , but not limited to giving instruction , positioning players and calling plays (both offensive and defensive).
E. Violation of these rules constitutes "DELAY of GAME". The penalty will be:
• 1st offense = warning:
• 2nd offense = 5-yard penalty.
•3rd offense = 10-yard penalty.
•4th offense= 10 yard penalty and coach ejection
F. Once the quarterback starts his cadence the on-field coaches can no longer talk to players in the game.
G. Total number of (8) Combined Coaches, Team Mom, Water boy and Trainer are allowed on the sideline during the game. Violation of this rule will be
•1st offense = Warning dead ball penalty
•2nd offense = Dead ball penalty Head Coach will be removed from the game.
Prohibited football plays
A. NO CHOP BLOCKS AT ANY LEVEL AT ANY TIME.
B. NO SPEARING AT ANY TIME
•FIRST OFFENSE- PERSONAL FOUL
•SECOND OFFENSE- PERSONAL FOUL AND PLAYER EJECTED AND SERVE 1 GAME-SUSPENSION
•THIRD OFFENSE- PLAYER SUSPENDED FOR 1 GAME
•FOURTH OFFENSE- PLAYER SUSPENDED FROM LEAGUE
C. NO TARGETING (PLAYER EJECTION)
D. PROHIBITED SIGNAL DEVICES - PLAYERS MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH ANY EQUIPPED WITH ANY ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL OR OTHER SIGNAL DEVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNICATION WITH ANY SOURCE.
On-field Injuries
A. Player must leave the playing field for one play.
B. Players on the opposing team must take a knee in the huddle or remain on the sideline.
Forfeits Due to Number of Players
A. Exception-Games can still be played with less than (11) players if both Teams President agree to play with less than (11) players. Agreement must be made prior to game being played. The game will still be considered an official game.
Verbal Harassment:
A. Verbal harassment of opposing players or referees by the players, coaches, or fans is not acceptable.
B. The Head Coach is responsible for the conduct of his assistant coaches, players, and fans. Failure to comply may result in ejection from the game or forfeiture of the game.
C. Coaches making physical contact with officials or any other coach constitute removal for the game(s).
A. Game Duration: Games shall be played according to the following time limitations:
•Flag: 20-minute running halves
•Tackle: 22-minute running halves
•(1) Time out per half.|
•Regulation clock is 8 min per quarter
The clock will stop on:
•Injury - starts when a player leaves the field
•Time outs - starts on the snap of the ball
B. 30 second play clock rule ALL levels (refs will manage this from the field and will indicate by hand signal when there is 10 seconds left.
C. Helmet visors are allowed and up to the white hat refs discretion if removal is needed for player safety. Player MUST exit the game until shield is removed from the helmet.
D. Player equipment should be worn for all contact practices and games. This equipment consists of: helmet, chin strap, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, pants, two knee pads, two thigh pads, one tailbone pad, two hip pads.
E. Absolutely no blocking below the knees. Each infraction is a 15-yard penalty and will be considered a personal foul.
F. Linebackers must be at least 3 yards off of the football when the ball snaps. Each infraction is considered offsides on the defense and will result in 5-yard offside penalty. (5u/6u/7u) Once quarterback is set no movement towards line of scrimmage is allowed.
G. Players may line up in the A gaps in a 3-point stance, but may not stand up in the gaps or line up over the center, (Flag 5U,6U and Tackle 6U, 7U division only)
H. Regular football rules apply for all other age groups 8U and up
I. Each home team will supply 2 volunteers and visitors will supply 1 volunteer to operate first & ten and down markers.
J. Player's footwear must consist of one-piece rubber molded shoes. No shoe shall be worn with steel or removable cleats.
K. Mouthpieces are mandatory for all players in ALL divisions or they will not be allowed to participate until they have one.
L. Celebrations are allowed with teammates on the field of play only and must not break the taunting rule or a flag will be thrown.
M. All players must have issued band to be able to participate in the games on Saturday or Sunday. If a player is NOT wearing the age specific band, the opposing coach may stop the game for verification by Director and Field Manager of Heart Check Showcase.
N. Each team must check-in with the Field Manager at halftime of the previous game on their respective field
Age Specific Rules: Age Cutoff Date is August 1st.
A. Game Balls must be:
(Football Size) 5U-8U-K2
(Football Size) 9U/10U -TDJ
(Football Size) 11U/12U-TDY
8. Ball carrying eligibility. All certified kids are eligible
C. Flag (5/6U) Division
Field size is 80 yards in length.
All players on offense or defense playing on the line must be in football 3-point stance or football 2-stance hand on their knees.
Point after touchdown (PAT) is one (1) point for running or two (2) points for forward passing.
A play is dead at the point of contact. if a player touches the football without wearing flags.
Any player who handles the football and has their jersey un-tucked at the start of the play, the play will be considered dead.
Any player who handles the football and their jersey becomes Un-tucked before the play, that ball will be consider down at the spot of contact.
Linemen may block with arms extended and inside the shoulders of the opponent.
A stiff arm is considered illegal and will result in a 5 yard penalty.
Tackle is confirmed as making contact and no attempt to reach the offensive player's flags
Only Velcro belts are allowed during game play in the Flag Division
All other types of flag belts are prohibited and cannot be used during any games. Flags must be purchased through the league.
Each eligible ball carrier must wear two(flags)
5u FLAG PLAYS WITH 11 MAN
6u FLAG PLAYS WITH 11 MAN
The clock shall run at all times
There will be seven minimum (7) players on the field for (5u Division Only)
There will be five (5) players on the offensive line of scrimmage tackle to tackle.
Two (2) coaches allowed on the field
Coaches must be 10 yards away from the last man from the last player on the field when the ball is snapped.
Coaches may not talk to players once the offense breaks the huddle.
There will be a (30) second play clock, violations will be assessed a (5) yard penalty.If violation gets excessive a loss of down will occur. Tackling: This is a non-contact sport; if a ball carrier is intestinally knocked down or tackled this will constitute un- sportsman like conduct. A fifteen (15) yards penalty and automatic first down. Tackling can further be defined as or to include HOLDING & GRABBING
There will be no flag guarding, if a ball carrier touches a defensive player with their hands in any way while advancing the ball it will be considered flag guarding. This is a 10-yard penalty (from the spot and loss of down (if the play doesn't equal a 1- Down).
Defensive players must stand at least one (1) yard off the line of scrimmage. Violations will be 5-yard penalty.
Fumbles are not advanced it will be a dead ball spot and the new line of scrimmage.
At the start of each game, start of the 2nd half, and after each score the ball shall be placed at the25-yard line. No kick offs.
If a player's flag is intentionally removed when he is not the ball carrier the offending players and coach shall be given a warning. If players deflate another player intentionally under the same condition's penalties are as follows.
If ball carrier flag is pulled or fall in the ball carrier endzone it's a Safety
D. 6U Tackle Division
Ball will be place on the 25-yard line to start the game and start of the 2nd half.
Coaches may not talk to players once the offense breaks the huddle or when QB approach the line of scrimmage. There are 2 coaches allowed on the field of play at all times.
All players on offense or defense playing on the line must be in 3-point stance or football 2-point stance with hand on their knees inside the tackle box.
Players cannot line up over center
Walk off Punts are 30 yards. If you are inside the 30 yard line going in to score, you must go for it on 4° down (no punt inside the 30 yard line)
E. 7U Division
Ball will be place on the 25 yard line to start the game and start of the 2nd half.
(1) 7U coach may be on the field of play at all times. Once the Ball is in play coaches from eachtream must stand to 10 yards away from the player.
Players cannot line up over the center
Walk off Punts are 30 yards. If you are inside the 30 yard line going in to score, you must go for it on 4th down (no punt inside the 30 yard line)on 4th down (no punt inside the 30 yard line)
F. 8U Division
Ball will be placed on the 25 yard line to start the game and start the 2nd half
Walk off punts are 30 yards. If you are inside the 30 yard line going in to score, you must go for it on 4th down ( no punt inside the 30 yard line)
8u is played like regular football outside of the rules clarified above.
G. 9u-13u Division
These levels are played under regular UIL tiles with the exception of special teams. There is no kickoff or kickoff return.
Walk off punts are 30 yards. If you are inside the 30 yard line going in to score, you must go for it on 4th down ( no punt inside the 30 yard line)
Punts
If they decide to declare a punt, the coach or team captain must tell the referee before you break the huddle. The referee shall announce the coach's call.
Walk off Punts are 30 yards. If you are inside the 30 yard line going in to score, you must go for it on 4th down (no punt inside the 30 yard line)
The referee may only ask the Head Coach if they wish to declare to punt.
Coaches on the field of Play
A (2) 5U/7U coaches may be on the field of play at all times from each team. Once the ball is in play coaches
from each team must stand 10 yards away from the player.
B. (1) 7U coach may be on the field of play at all time. Once the Ball is in play coaches from each team must stand 10 yards away from players.
C. No coaches on the field for 8U-13U levels.
D. On the field coaching includes , but not limited to giving instruction , positioning players and calling plays (both offensive and defensive).
E. Violation of these rules constitutes "DELAY of GAME". The penalty will be:
• 1st offense = warning:
• 2nd offense = 5-yard penalty.
•3rd offense = 10-yard penalty.
•4th offense= 10 yard penalty and coach ejection
F. Once the quarterback starts his cadence the on-field coaches can no longer talk to players in the game.
G. Total number of (8) Combined Coaches, Team Mom, Water boy and Trainer are allowed on the sideline during the game. Violation of this rule will be
•1st offense = Warning dead ball penalty
•2nd offense = Dead ball penalty Head Coach will be removed from the game.
Prohibited football plays
A. NO CHOP BLOCKS AT ANY LEVEL AT ANY TIME.
B. NO SPEARING AT ANY TIME
•FIRST OFFENSE- PERSONAL FOUL
•SECOND OFFENSE- PERSONAL FOUL AND PLAYER EJECTED AND SERVE 1 GAME-SUSPENSION
•THIRD OFFENSE- PLAYER SUSPENDED FOR 1 GAME
•FOURTH OFFENSE- PLAYER SUSPENDED FROM LEAGUE
C. NO TARGETING (PLAYER EJECTION)
D. PROHIBITED SIGNAL DEVICES - PLAYERS MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH ANY EQUIPPED WITH ANY ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL OR OTHER SIGNAL DEVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNICATION WITH ANY SOURCE.
On-field Injuries
A. Player must leave the playing field for one play.
B. Players on the opposing team must take a knee in the huddle or remain on the sideline.
Forfeits Due to Number of Players
A. Exception-Games can still be played with less than (11) players if both Teams President agree to play with less than (11) players. Agreement must be made prior to game being played. The game will still be considered an official game.
Verbal Harassment:
A. Verbal harassment of opposing players or referees by the players, coaches, or fans is not acceptable.
B. The Head Coach is responsible for the conduct of his assistant coaches, players, and fans. Failure to comply may result in ejection from the game or forfeiture of the game.
C. Coaches making physical contact with officials or any other coach constitute removal for the game(s).
