Nirsa flag football rules book

Flag football rules missouri university of science and. Referees determine incidental contact that may result from normal run of play. This is a rule addendum to the nirsa flag football rules. The nirsa rules book and officials manual is revised biannually. Copyrighted material from human kinetics and the national intramural. The rules listed below do not represent the entire rulebook.

In its new 17th edition, the nirsa rules book and manual provides you with the latest rule changes and updates for sport. There are basic rules, which are established for flag football because of legal or illegal removal of the flag belt. Intramural flag football games will be conducted under the rules of the nirsa national intramuralrecreational sports association 16 th edition 201220 flag and touch football rulebook and officials manual with the following modifications. Us beach flag football association coed modified rules all other side rules follow the nirsa flag rules points of emphasis for play. The game should be played between 2 teams of 7 players each. Players must have possession of the ball before they can legally be deflagged. Hurdling is an attempt by a player to jump hurdleby leading with 1 foot, both. Changes in official flag and touch football rules for 2019. Eligibility a participant may be an ohio state student taking a minimum of four credit. It offers updated information for officials, including instruction on proper mechanics for threeperson and fourperson crews. Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football.

Intramural sports flag football rules are based on nirsa flag football rules. Be a part of special olympics texas and feel proud about your involvement in the movement that is changing lives. The nirsa rules book and officials manual takes priority over materials listed below. All text highlights in grey represents rule changes for the 2015 season. Campus recreation intramural sports 20192020 7v7 flag. 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. Playbooks kept inside clothing or a soft, pliable wristforearm band that contains plays. Official nirsa flag football rules union university. Tournaments have 25 or 20 minute halves with a maximum 10minute halftime. When a runner loses hisher flag belt either accidentally, inadvertently not removed by grabbing or pulling, or on purpose, play continues.

Officials training dvd, a copy of this rules book and officials. The 7on7 version of this sport is enjoyed by millions of high school and adult players across the united states each year, whether as recreation or offseason preparation and competition. The league games will be played in two halves of 25 minutes each. At special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. Jul 07, 2017 one way to keep pace with the everchanging nature of recreation is to look to nirsa for resources. The current nirsa flag and touch football rules book will apply in all cases not specifically covered below. Specific references to mens and womens games have been removed. This handbook has become the standard for campus recreation programs. The following are highlighted rules and exceptions to the nirsa rule book. Field rules penalties the referee will call all penalties.

Aug 03, 2019 rules changes for nirsa flag football for the 19th edition of the rules book. Campus recreation intramural sports 2018 2019 4v4 flag. Flag football, nirsa, nirsa championship series, publications, resources. Modifications have been made to suit ohio state recreational sports programs. Applications are currently being accepted for six open positions on the board. If a larger bracket of 6 or 7 teams, time will be shaved. The rules for the university of iowa intramural 4on4 flag football are derived from the national intramural recreational sports association s nirsa rules with the following exceptions. The nirsa flag football rules will govern play for any rules not mentioned in. Get involved at special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. Items highlighted are changes for the 2017 flag football season. 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.

This includes o or d rings used to secure flag belts towels attached at the players waist. Flag football is a sport that anyone can play at any stage of his or her life from youth to high school into the adult years. The perfect tool for the administrator, the kit includes the nirsa flag football. In 2014, the nirsa board of directors approved the flag football rules book editorial board. Nirsa rules will be in effect, with the exceptions. Updated information for officials includes instruction on proper mechanics for. Registration deadline february 2, 2018 online rules exam deadline february 9. Dont forget that there will be a flag football officiating preconference workshop that will focus. It is a continuing effort by the nirsa membership to standardize the rules and mechanics for this great game.