Intramural Sports - Flag Football
 

Rules

• Coaches will be responsible to present a line-up 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start.
   
• Teams may play up to 7 players at a time. Each team must have at least 5 players to avoid
  forfeiting the match.
   
• Equipment: Each player’s flag belt should have 3 flags. Players who tie their belt will
  be ejected. Players must tuck in their shirts. Steel cleats will not be allowed.
   
• Games shall consist of two 20 minute halves with a 2 minute half-time. The clock will run
  continuously during the first half. Each team will receive a time out for the second half.
  Unless a timeout is used, the clock will run continuously up until the 2 minute warning of the second half. After the 2 minute warning, the clock will stop for the following: incomplete passes, out-of-bounds, scores, first downs, and inadvertent whistles. The clock will stop momentarily to assess penalties.
   
• If a team if ahead by 17 points during the last two minutes of the game, the game will be called.
   
• If the game is tied after regulation, an overtime period will be played. Each team will
  get four plays from the 10 yard line to score. If a regular season game is still tied, it will remain a tie.
   
• A team has 4 downs to reach the next “first down” line. These lines are 20 yds apart.
   
• After each touchdown, teams may choose to go for a 1 pt or 2 pt conversion. 1 point
  conversions will be placed at the 3 yard line, while 2 pointers will be marked at the 10.
   
• Kickoffs (from the 20) are used only at the beginning of each half. Every member of the
  receiving team must be behind their own 40 yd line. There are no on side kicks. If the
  ball hits the receiving team and then hits the ground, it will be dead. A kick out of
  bounds carries 3 options for the receiving team: move kickoff back 5 yds, place ball 25
  yds from kickoff, or take the ball where it went out of bounds.
  -Punting: No quick kicks, the desire to punt must be expressed before the play. Everyone must
  stay still until the punter kicks the ball.
   
• Prior to the snap: The offense must have at least 4 players on the line. Only 1 offensive player
  can be in (horizontal) motion at a time. Once the offensive line is set, they can not move.
  The player who receives the snap must be a least 2 yds behind the center. The center
  does not have to snap it between his/her legs.
   
• Blocking: Offensive players may screen to provide interference for the runner or passer.
  Contact will be considered a foul. The offensive player must have position with at least
  one step given to the defensive player. The player initiating contact will be penalized.
   
• Any intentional or inadvertent arm action that the runner uses which impedes a defender from
  grabbing the flag, will be considered flag guarding. A penalty will then be assessed.
   
• The offensive team is responsible for retrieving the ball after each play.