2015 nirsa flag football rule book

Every summer, updated clinician kits, exams, and rulebooks become available for the fall intramural sports season. Nfl youth flag football rules approved football sizes we use official league ball distributed by neighborhood sports. Flag football official rule book amazon web services. The nirsa flag football rules will govern play for any rules not mentioned in the following intramural rules. Any rule and play interpretation not discussed in this rules book will be covered by the national federation of state high. View notes 201593011750 from aee 471 at arizona state university. Where a situation is not expressly covered in these rules, national intramural recreational sports association nirsa flag football rules will apply. Arefers to the offensive team that puts the ball in play during a down.

In the fall of 2005, prior to the inaugural season, stephen rey, nirsa director of officials development came to alaska to conduct a wellattended. 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. Coaches should contact the admin if there is a disagreement after discussing the situation with the ref. It is a continuing effort by the nirsa membership to standardize the rules and mechanics for this great game. Nick brigati, ohio university rules book editor 2017. Only the team captain or the head coach may ask the referee questions about rule clarification and rule. Flag football resources for teams and coaches afterdark.

The current nirsa flag and touch football rules book will apply in all cases not specifically covered below. Field rules penalties the referee will call all penalties. All text highlights in grey represents rule changes for the 2015 season. Corec leagues employ a variety of rule variations, outlined extensively in the nirsa flag football rules book, to encourage andor limit participation by particular players. The offensive team must have any 4 players on the line of scrimmage at the time of the snap. The 2019 nirsa nebraska flag football regional will be held november 810 at the university of nebraskalincoln. Intramuralrecreational sports associations nirsa rules with the following exceptions. Awards 2014 nirsa award winners nfcc hall of fame past flag football champions institutional registration. International flag football rules 5 on 5 noncontact 2 015. Surprisingly, by a wide margin, girls flag football was the game they wanted.

Flag football rules amended august 11, 2015 flag football rules 7 v 7 each participant is responsible for presenting a current photo id at game time. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Flag football rules updated 091015 rules pertaining to corec play are listed in all redboldittalicized print o all rules and regulations are derived from the 2015 2016 nirsa flag and touch football rules book. The game should be played between 2 teams of 7 players each. Several of the members had already called adult flag football and were excited to take on this opportunity, while many other association members were comfortable just officiating tackle football. Nirsas rule 121 safety margins will not be implemented. Book table of contents author excerpts book nirsa, the leader in collegiate recreationwith a membership serving over 8 million studentsprovides. Flag football rules updated 091015 rules pertaining to corec play are listed in all redboldittalicized print o all rules and regulations are derived from the 20152016 nirsa flag and touch football rules book. Be a part of special olympics texas and feel proud about your involvement in the movement that is changing lives. All players are to wear numbered jerseys between 099. There are some modifications to the nirsa rules, so please look at our rules here.

Nicole green, university of michigan editorial board chair nick brigati, ohio university rules book editor jason gant, farmingdale state college officials manual editor. In 2014, the nirsa board of directors approved the flag football rules book editorial board. The official special olympics sports rules for flag football shall govern all special. Flag football skills challenge games are popular in open recreation and tournament formats. Prek k nfl mini 12nd grade nfl peewee coaches can choose to use their own ball as long as it is wilson peewee 34th grade nfl peewee coaches can choose to use their own ball as long as it is wilson peewee 56th grade and above nfl junior coaches can choose to. The book was first published in 1983 and this latest version, the 19th edition, is the culmination of two years of work by the nirsa flag football. Get involved at special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. Flag football rules osu rec sports the ohio state university. If a receivers flag inadvertently falls off, even without contact from another player, that player is ruled down at the spot the flag fell off.

In its new 17th edition, the nirsa rules book and manual provides you with the latest rule changes and updates for sport. Nov 23, 2015 international flag football rules 5 on 5 noncontact 2 015. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. Each team must have a minimum of 6 players to start a game. Compiled a list of the top resources for flag football from across the web. The complete nirsa rulebook is available for viewing in the intramural recreational sports office.

It is the responsibility of all team managers, assistant coaches and referees to understand these playing rules and definitions. In order to achieve a touchdown, the ball carriers flag belt and ball, must cross the plane of the goal line. The page you are looking for has moved to the new nirsa play website go to the new flag football page please make sure to update your bookmarks. Jan 08, 2007 2007 mens flag football finals from ut dallas. The game shall be played between two teams of 8 male players each. A receiver is down where his or her flag belt is pulled. Flag football rules 2015 flag football rules ifaf flag football rules are based on ifaf tackle football rules. At special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. Special olympics north america official flag football rules. Copies of the rules are available at recent rule changes appear in hilighted and italicized font.

All rules and regulations are derived from the 20152016 nirsa flag and touch football rules book. Oct 14, 2015 2015 nirsa championship series regional flag football officials webinar. All players must wear flags while on the playing field. If you are not a member, please click create account to register first. Modifications have been made to suit ohio state recreational sports programs. These playing rules and definitions are maintained by the vfa flag football advisory board any rule interpretations or future additions, changes or updates will be made and communicated directly. Referees determine incidental contact that may result from normal run of play. Sports association nirsa rule book and soon contacted the anchorage football officials association to officiate. Currently in its 17th edition, the manual provides members with the latest rule. This handbook has become the standard for campus recreation programs across north america, and beyond. Draft 1 this video is designed to train officials on nirsa flag football rules and mechanics. Imleagues flag football university of central florida.