OFFICIAL GAME RULES FOR THE 2010 SEASON

These rules only deal with the aspects of our game that are different than the standard rules of NFL professional football. We assume that the reader(referees, captains and players)will already be familiar with basic football rules and to repeat them would be redundant and time consuming.

We look to maintain a high level of sportsmanship and to maintain community standards. No alcohol, illegal drugs and littering will be tolerated. Fighting, flagrant and/or repeated fouls WILL be penalized with suspensions or expulsions from the league. Captains and their teams will be expelled from the league without monetary reimbursement, if they disregard the rules of the league.

It is expected that all captains will become familiar with the rules of the game, and bring their copy of the rule book to every game. Captains should not ask for detailed explanations of rules or calls during a game. This only slows down the playing of the game.

*This league will be for players 18 and older

RULES

RULE 1. SPORTSMANSHIP

RULE 2. THE GAME, FIELD, PLAYERS AND EQUIPMENT

RULE 3. DEFINITIONS

RULE 4. PERIODS, TIME FACTORS AND SUBSTITUTES

RULE 5. BALL IN PLAY, DEAD BALL, OUT-OF-BOUNDS

RULE 6. SCRIMMAGE, SERIES OF DOWNS, FIRST DOWNS

RULE 7. KICKS

RULE 8. PASSING AND HANDLING THE BALL

RULE 9. SCORING

RULE 10. CONDUCT OF PLAYERS

RULE 11. ENFORCEMENT OF PENALTIES