3rd-4th League Rules
Players will participate in a minimum of 10 plays in each eligible game.
Games will start at 5:30 with 30-minute running clock halves and a 5-minute halftime
No Blitzing: Linebackers should read and fill holes but no pre-snap jumps.
Mandatory 4-4 stack defense.
Defensive ends must be lined up directly in front of the tackle or tight end.
Defensive tackles must line up directly in front of guards.
Offense starts with the ball, starts at the 40-yard line.
Offense will take snaps from under-center.
Shotgun snaps are not allowed in grades 3-4.
Fumbles and Interceptions will cause a non-advanceable change of possession and the ball will be placed on the 40.
After week one bobbled center-QB exchanges are a live fumble and can be recovered (Week 1 is a dead-ball).
After week one we use a 45 second play clock (violations result in a loss-of-down).
We allow one and often two coaches to be on the field with the players to help them line up and call plays in grades 3-4.
Any games missed due to weather are not guaranteed to be made up.
Penalties are coached and corrected, but are not penalized for yardage. This is a fundamental football league in grades 3-4.
Sideline misconduct or unsportsmanlike conduct are both assessed to the head coach. This includes actions of parents, guardians, assistant coaches, and players. We hold our coaches responsible to maintain a positive sideline demeanor. On the 2nd flag in a single-game for these violations, the head coach will be ejected.
5th-8th League Rules
We will play by IHSAA High School rules except for:
Each player is expected to play a minimum of 10 plays including special teams.
Quarters will be 10 minutes long.
Halftime will be 10 minutes long.
There will be NO ball carrier weight limit.
Kickoffs will start from the 40-yard line.
Punts and extra points will be live.
Extra Point Scoring will be: 1 point for a successful run or pass. 2 points for a successful kick.
The chain crew will be on the home team side of the field, and will be provided by the home team.
When a team is 21 or more points ahead in the second half a running clock CAN be imposed at the losing coaches discretion. If at any time beyond the second half the point differential is 28 or more a running clock will be imposed by the ref. This can also be initiated prior to the second half if imposed by the losing coach.
Any games missed due to weather are not guaranteed to be made up.
Sideline misconduct or unsportsmanlike conduct are both assessed to the head coach. This includes actions of parents, guardians, assistant coaches, and players. We hold our coaches responsible to maintain a positive sideline demeanor. On the 2nd flag in a single-game for these violations, the head coach will be ejected.