AGE AND WEIGHT RESTRICTION
The following table provides the grade, age and weight schematic that will govern team make up:
|
Grade
|
Age
|
Players Age as of September 1 of Current Year
|
Skill Player
Weight Limit
|
|
2nd
|
7/8
|
8 in 2nd grade cannot turn 9 on or before September 1
|
95
|
|
3rd
|
8/9
|
9 in 3rd grade cannot turn 10 on or before September 1
|
105
|
|
4th
|
9/10
|
10 in 4th grade cannot turn 11 on or before September 1
|
115
|
|
5th
|
10/11
|
11 in 5th grade cannot turn 12 on or before September 1
|
125
|
Restricted Player Rules:
- Players exceeding the skill player weight limit or ages are are deemed "Restricted" and limited to playing on the Offensive and Defensive Line within seven (7) yards of the center (Tackle to Tackle). Restricted Offensive linemen must play from a set position. Restricted Defensive Linemen must be in a 3 or 4 point stance.
- Restricted players cannot run the ball, play as a receiver or advance the ball on special teams.
- Restricted defensive players can advance a fumble or interception.
- Restricted offensive players can advance the ball after a fumble. The ball will be considered dead at the point of contact.
- Restricted players can punt and kick extra points, but cannot advance the ball as a runner or when serving as the kicker, act as a lead blocker on special teams. The ball will be considered dead if in possession of a restricted player.
- Violation of positioning of a restricted player will be an illegal position foul. Penalty 5 yards.
- No restrictions for 6th grade Select
OFFICIALS
- All games are officiated
- Game official have experience at the High School and Collegiate levels
- NAFL has experience with all assigned officials
OFFICIATING RULES
- Game Rules for the Miracle Bowl are the same as those that are used by NAFL and FCYFA
- A Game Rules grid can be viewed at HERE. Refer to the 2nd-5th grade rules.