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. Modifications have been made to suit ohio state recreational sports programs. View notes 201593011750 from aee 471 at arizona state university. Club and approved exvarsity players may not play in an intramural rec league. Oct 14, 2015 2015 nirsa championship series regional flag football officials webinar. The 2019 nirsa nebraska flag football regional will be held november 810 at the university of nebraskalincoln. Coaches should contact the admin if there is a disagreement after discussing the situation with the ref. In 2014, the nirsa board of directors approved the flag football rules book editorial board. In the fall of 2005, prior to the inaugural season, stephen rey, nirsa director of officials development came to alaska to conduct a wellattended. Where a situation is not expressly covered in these rules, national intramural recreational sports association nirsa flag football rules will apply. Nirsa and human kinetics will focus on flag football officiating materials.
Flag football resources for teams and coaches afterdark. Intramural flag football follows nfhsnirsa rules, which may. Referees determine incidental contact that may result from normal run of play. 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. 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. A team may make multiple forvyard passes behind the neutral zone.
Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. 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. 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. At special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. These rules are intended as a service and are not official. Intramural flag football follows nfhsnirsa rules, which may differ from a players previous experience with the game. All text highlights in grey represents rule changes for the 2015 season. Nick brigati, ohio university rules book editor 2017.
For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Only the team captain or the head coach may ask the referee questions about rule clarification and rule. 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. There are some modifications to the nirsa rules, so please look at our rules here. In its new 17th edition, the nirsa rules book and manual provides you with the latest rule changes and updates for sport. 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. Special olympics north america official flag football rules. Book table of contents author excerpts book nirsa, the leader in collegiate recreationwith a membership serving over 8 million studentsprovides. Officials training dvd, a copy of this rules book and officials.
If you are not a member, please click create account to register first. Nirsa and human kinetics will focus on flag football officiating. The game should be played between 2 teams of 7 players each. Flag football rules osu rec sports the ohio state university. It is the responsibility of all team managers, assistant coaches and referees to understand these playing rules and definitions. Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. Imleagues flag football university of central florida. 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. Be a part of special olympics texas and feel proud about your involvement in the movement that is changing lives. Awards 2014 nirsa award winners nfcc hall of fame past flag football champions institutional registration. Flag football skills challenge games are popular in open recreation and tournament formats.
Nirsa southern atlantic flag football championships rules summary note. Field rules penalties the referee will call all penalties. Nirsa flag football part of the nirsa championship series national championships regional championships volunteers officials eligibility guidelinesappeal process tournament history rulebook and officiating resources rulebook editorial board officiating resources. Arefers to the offensive team that puts the ball in play during a down. Intramuralrecreational sports associations nirsa rules with the following exceptions. The official special olympics sports rules for flag football shall govern all special. The offensive team must have any 4 players on the line of scrimmage at the time of the snap.
Get involved at special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. Each team must have a minimum of 6 players to start a game. Play is governed by current nirsa flag and touch football rules. The current nirsa flag and touch football rules book will apply in all cases not specifically covered below. Compiled a list of the top resources for flag football from across the web. The perfect tool for the administrator, the kit includes the nirsa flag football. Copies of the rules are available at recent rule changes appear in hilighted and italicized font. All players must wear flags while on the playing field. Nicole green, university of michigan editorial board chair nick brigati, ohio university rules book editor jason gant, farmingdale state college officials manual editor. The following are highlighted rules and exceptions to the nirsa rule book. Intramural flag football follows nfhsnirsa rules, which. Nirsa southern atlantic flag football championships rules.
More than 4,500 members who improve the world through collegiate recreation join the nirsa family. It is a continuing effort by the nirsa membership to standardize the rules and mechanics for this great game. If there is a sport offered as club and intramural, a maximum of four club players or approved exvarsity players may play on an intramural team. Intramural flag football follows nfhs nirsa rules, which may differ from a players previous experience with the game.
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