Be a part of special olympics texas and feel proud about your involvement in the movement that is changing lives. Thousands of colleges, universities, recreation departments, high schools, correctional institu tions, military installations, ymcaywcas, department of armyeurope. Complete rules are available online and will be distributed at the captains meeting. Flag football policies and rules 3 flag football rules all games will be governed by the 2015 and 2016 nirsa flag and touch football rules with the following intramural sports modifications.
Teams are required to clean up their garbage and return comeback sports gear after their games. If a team is 25 or more points ahead at the 2 minute warning, the game shall be over. Participated in the 2015 nirsa region vi flag football tournament at ucla. Book 1 touch down download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. These rules are intended as a service and are not official. G e o r g e m a s o n u n i v e r s i t y intramural sports. Halftime is 1 minute long teams changes sides of the field. Play is governed by current nirsa flag and touch football rules. As i prepare each month to write my entry in the presidents notes leadership blog, i sometimes find inspiration from unlikely sources. There are some modifications to the nirsa rules, so please look at our rules here. Indoor flag football rules spring 2016 updated january 2016 rule.
The following dress code is designed to accomplish this, as well as to develop a level of consistency among officials. Arefers to the offensive team that puts the ball in play during a down. Flag football rules will be conducted under the nirsa laws of the game with the following additions, exceptions, and clarifications. Where a situation is not expressly covered in these rules, national intramuralrecreational sports association nirsa flag football rules will apply. Basic flag football rules object playing area equipment. Intramural supervisor handbook 2015 2016 campus recreation mission statement the campus recreation department at the university of north carolina asheville provides its community members with opportunities to enhance overall physical and mental wellness through formal and selfdirected programs, activities, and services. Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. Nirsa southern atlantic flag football championships rules. The page you are looking for has moved to the new nirsa play website go to the new flag football page please make sure to update your bookmarks. If a larger bracket of 6 or 7 teams, time will be shaved.
Please consult the rules for those sports or contact the campus recreation. Flag football 50 point lead at or after halftime, or per nirsa rules at the 2minute warning. Hardcover 2015 2016 nirsa flag touch football rules book. While the nirsa flag football rules book is utilized as the basis for rules on most college campuses, many institutions have modified select rules to better reflect their unique participant groups and program requirements. Any rule not explicitly covered or discussed in these playing rules and definitions will be made utilizing the 20152016 nirsa.
Uni intramural flag football rules new rule changes. Flag guarding is the attempt by the ballcarrier to obstruct the defender. The university of louisiana at lafayette will be the host site for the fall 2019 state intramural tournament and conference on november 1417, 2019. A runner is legally tagged with 1 hand between the shoulders and knees, including the hand and arm, by an opponent once the flag belt is no longer attached. Flag football rules updated 091015 rules pertaining to corec play are listed in all redboldittalicized print o all rules and regulations are derived from the 2015 2016 nirsa flag and touch football rules book. A minimum of five 5 players is required to begin a game. If a male receiver catches a pass from a male passer on a closed play, it is a foul for illegal male reception.
Intramural rules point to gender stereotypes sports. At special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. Download pdf footballrules free online new books in. Flag football rules flag football rules will be conducted under the. The book is designed to standardize the rules and mechanics for the game of screenblocking noncontact.
Timing games are 40 minutes running time 20 minutes each half. Updates to this years manual are highlighted in yellow. Nirsa national flag football tournament university texas at dallas 2007 nirsa regional basketball tournament university of arizona 2006 extramural tournament staff. In the event of a rule change, all staff, officials, captains, and players will be. Penalty enforcement for a crew of 4 officials for nirsa flag football. The clock stops the last 1minute of the second half, otherwise, the clock will run continuously barring timeouts. The playing field is a rectangle usually around 6080 yards long and 2030 yards. Questions about the 2016 nirsa championship series flag football championship can be directed to the nirsa director of national sport programs, valerie mccutchan. Flag football had 26 teams and 231 participants 301 males, 32 females.
When a runner loses hisher flag belt either accidentally, inadvertently not removed by grabbing or pulling, or on purpose, play continues. Any rule and play interpretation not discussed in this rules book will be covered 831. If the game is played with less than the minimum amount of players, it will be declared default. In all aspects of special olympics flag football, rulings shall be made with player safety as the primary consideration. Special olympics flag football is a limitedcontact sport. Russo broomball dave byler floor hockey jake underbuehler kickball adam pfeiffer. The game should be played between 2 teams of 7 players each. Shoes must be softsoled soccer football type cleats or cross. Modifications have been made to suit ohio state recreational sports programs. A minimum of five 5 players must be present to start the game and avoid a forfeit.
Jan 05, 2015 we use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Each mens and womens team shall consist of 7 players. Imleagues flag football university of central florida. Stay ahead of the game and learn about the changes to nirsa rules and mechanics that will impact attendees flag and touch football programs next season. The penalty is 5 yards from the previous spot and loss of down. Protests will only be considered for rule infractions not for referee judgments. Zooom has partnered with the nirsa foundation to support the student officials development campaign and you can too. Rules and regulations for all league activities fall under the purview of the intramural sports coordinator and he or she may amend or abolish any of the established rules and regulations as he or she sees fit, without consultation. By stan shingles, 20152016 nirsa president, assistant vice president at central michigan university.
The supervisor on duty reserves the right to remove any player from competition who has violated any emory university intramural policy or rule andor endangered any player or im staff member. Any player who refuses to follow these rules cannot play and may be removed from the playing area. Whether the penalty is accepted or declined, the next down shall remain closed. The game shall be played between 2 teams of 7 players each. National intramural recreational sports association nirsa languange. Pdf 2015 2016 nirsa flag touch football rules book officials manual 17th edition read onlineget link. May 01, 2017 stuck in the middle s 1 e 12 stuck with no rules 17th june 2016. All text highlights in grey represents rule changes for the 2015 season. Tournaments have 25 or 20 minute halves with a maximum 10minute halftime. Dodgeball throwdown had 55 teams and 305 participants 277 males, 28 females. Flag football is played with two teams of 5 8 players who attempt to score points by moving the ball down the field across the goal line. The games rules committee shall make all final judgments.
Us beach flag football association coed modified rules all other side rules follow the nirsa flag rules points of emphasis for play. The nirsa rules book and officials manual is an excellent start for the sports administrator placed in charge of a flag or touch football program at a college. School year 2015 2016 key resource area kra program projects objectives strategies and activities time frame resources needed expected output human materials student development esp club election to elect new sets of esp club officers. Aaron rehman tournament had 16 teams and 174 participants 149 males, 25 females. National intramural recreational sports association nirsa isbn. Applications are currently being accepted for six open positions on the board. Flag football teams are comprised of seven 7 players, eight 8 for corec. Fight for every yard football composition book download. Directors conference and business meetings will begin friday, november 15th. There are basic rules, which are established for flag football because of legal or illegal removal of the flag belt. Copyrighted material from human kinetics and the national intramural. Football flag football volleyball volleyball, wallyball. Each player must present their valid umass ucard to participate in each and every intramural contest. In corec play there may be a gender difference of one 1 that can be either male or female.
Eligibility rules for intramural sports are designed to provide an opportunity for everyone. Along with growth on college campuses, the national intramuralrecreational sports association nirsa continues to offer special olympics unified sports, special olympics college, and special olympics traditional divisions at three regional flag football regional tournaments. All rules and regulations are derived from the 20152016 nirsa flag and touch football rules book. With the 20152016 academic year coming to a close, i want to take a. Seven players, or 8 players in the mixgender division, per team are allowed on the field at a time. The kent adams golf tournament and directors dinner will be on thursday, novermber 14th. Nirsa flag football part of the nirsa championship series national championships regional championships volunteers officials eligibility guidelinesappeal process tournament history rulebook and officiating resources rulebook editorial board officiating resources. Florida, this kinetic typography animation reveals some stats about nirsa. National collegiate athletic association languange. Where a situation is not expressly covered in these rules, national intramural recreational sports association nirsa flag football rules will apply.
Nirsa flag football penalty enforcement mechanics youtube. In 2014, the nirsa board of directors approved the flag football rules book editorial board. During the final 2 minutes of the second half, the clock will stop under all situations laid out in the nirsa rules book similar to high school rules. Stuck in the middle s 1 e 12 stuck with no rules 17th. The league games will be played in two halves of 25 minutes each.
Ucla to work the nirsa region vi flag football championship. Players must have possession of the ball before they can legally be deflagged. It is a continuing effort by the nirsa membership to standardize the rules and mechanics for this great game. Flag football rules updated 091015 rules pertaining to corec play are listed in all redboldittalicized print o all rules and regulations are derived from the 20152016 nirsa flag and touch football rules book. Eligibility all participants must meet nirsa championship series ncs eligibility requirements to be eligible to participate. The nirsa flag and touch football rules with intramural modifications will govern play. Florida high school flag football state championships. Almost every corec activity, from soccer to flag football to volleyball. Nirsas guidelines for corec sports dictate the rules at colleges around. A runner is legally tagged with 1 hand between the shoulders and knees, including the hand and arm, by an opponent once the flag belt is.
The team with the most points at the end of regulation time is the winner. Intramural sports handbook university of illinois springfield. Football rules download football rules ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Download pdf youth football manual free online new. Nirsa, the leader in collegiate recreationwith a membership serving over 8 million studentsprovides the latest rule changes in flag and touch football with its 19th.
These playing rules and definitions are maintained by the vfa flag football advisory board any rule interpretations or future additions, changes or updates will be made and communicated directly from these individuals. A runner has a flag belt removed legally by an opponent. Each team must have a minimum of 5 players in order to begin a game. The referee shall have discretion to reduce the length of halftime if. The intramural sports program reserves the right to put into immediate effect any new sport rule changes or modifications based on eligibility, league and. Sport rules all rules and regulations are derived from the 2015 2016 nirsa flag and touch football rules book. Soccer known as football in most of the world is considered by many to be the most popular game in the world.
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