MEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL RULES CLARIFICATIONS


FALL 2025

Obstruction will remain the same, 10 yards from the end of the run and repeat the down.

The primary color of the greatest number of players will be considered "primary" and all players must match with a number on the back of the shirt, or they cannot play.

Teams may not match the referee's uniform colors.

A judgment challenge may occur at any point during the game, and our Media team will provide one camera angle for the officials to review.  A time-out is not necessary.

If you plan to use your own video person, they must include themselves in the referee coin toss and wear a Media lanyard that is visible.  SEE the staff member at the tent.

All video personnel must be at least 18 years of age.

If any of the offensive linemen in the rookie division move one step from their original position, the defense may blitz the QB.

Players changing teams after signing a team's waiver will NOT receive playoff credit toward the new team(s).

Only roster players are allowed on the sideline during games.  Exception: Media

If you bring alcohol or drugs to the field parking lot or field, you will be banned for life.



FALL 2024


Each team receives one judgment challenge (win or lose) anytime during the game, provided a video person is designated at the coin toss.  

Rule challenges are unlimited, provided you win each one.

A standard adult flag must be used during games.

The NFL Game Day ball, or the "white football," is the league's only legal football.

On the fourth down, you will receive a 5-count. If you fail to answer the Referee, you will be forced to go for it, and a timeout will not change the declaration. 

ALL snaps, including on kicks, must be fielded cleanly; there are no traps, and holders cannot come off their knees.

A taunting foul will be administered at the end of the play.  Touchdowns will stand.

DPI cannot be called during running plays, tipped passes, and illegal forward passes.

Jumping is legal, provided you don't make contact with the defender.

EACH PLAYER WILL SIGN THE LEAGUE WAIVER BEFORE THEIR FIRST GAME.

YOU MUST CHECK IN AT THE LEAGUE TENT BEFORE EACH GAME FOR GAME CREDIT.