Game Format

• 6v6: Six players per team on the field at a time. (Senior Division will be 5v5).

• Game Duration: 50 minutes of running time.

  • Two timeouts allowed under the 2-minute mark of second half.

• Possessions: Each team gets 5 downs per possession to score.

  • No first downs.

• Substitutions: Allowed at any time.

  • Preferred during a change of possession.

  • Offense does NOT need to wait for the defense to be set.

General Conduct & Safety

• Flag Guarding: No flag guarding (including stiff arms or swatting defenders’ hands).

  • First instance: Team-wide warning.

  • Second and subsequent: 5-yard penalty from the spot of the foul; down counts.

• Penalties: All infractions are 5-yard penalties unless otherwise noted.

  • Pass interference in the end zone results in the ball placed at the 1-point conversion line; down is over.

• Play Clock: Offense has 25 seconds from ball placement to snap. Delay = 5-yard penalty.

• Coach Involvement:

  • Offensive coach may enter the huddle but must be behind the play before the snap.

• Uniform Requirements:

  • Flags must be worn on hips, clearly visible.

  • Shirts tucked in—coaches must ensure players are compliant before kickoff. No warnings given.

• Mouthguards: Strongly encouraged.

Offense Rules

• Starting Field Position: Ball starts at own goal line after each new possession (except interceptions).

• Downs: 5 downs to score. No first downs.

• Point After Touchdown (PAT):

  • 1-point attempt: Must be a pass.

  • 2-point attempt: Run or pass allowed.

  • If an interception occurs on a PAT attempt, it can be returned for 2 points.

• Blocking: Not allowed.

  • Screening is allowed if the player is stationary with arms at their sides. Cannot actively seek or shield defenders.

• Flag Falls Off: Play is dead where the flag drops. Player must be touched to be down.

• No Shotgun Formation: Ball must be snapped directly at the line of scrimmage.

• Quarterback Rules:

  • May not cross the line of scrimmage unless blitzed.

  • If blitzed, QB is allowed to run.

• Jumping: Not allowed.

  • If a player leaves their feet, the play is blown dead where the jump occurred.

• No-Run Zone: Within 5 yards of the end zone, running plays are NOT allowed.

• Play Ends: When a player's knee or elbow touches the ground.

• Dead Play on Flag Loss: If the offensive player’s flag falls off mid-play, it is immediately dead.

Defense Rules

• Rusher Requirement: At least one rusher must go after the QB every play.

  • Rusher can engage after a 5-second count.

  • Early rush = 5-yard penalty, play blown dead.

  • If the defense has a blitz available, early rush counts as their blitz.

• Blitzes: One blitz per possession. Anyone can blitz.

  • Blitz is immediate—no 5-second wait ("1 Mississippi" rule).

• Tackling: No physical tackling. All defenders must attempt to pull flags only.

• Fumbles: All fumbles are dead balls at the spot.

• Flag Falls Off (Defense): If a defender’s flag falls off, they can continue play but are considered “down” when touched by any player.

21-Point Rule (Mercy Rule)

• If a team leads by 21 points or more:

  • Offense gets only 3 downs per possession.

  • Defense cannot blitz.

Overtime Rules – Playoffs (Kansas City Shootout)

• Overtime Duration: 5 minutes. If still tied after 5 minutes, game ends in a tie.

• Coin Toss: Visitor team calls it.

• Possession: Teams alternate possessions.

• Conversion Attempts: Each team must attempt a 1- or 2-point conversion after a score.

• If still tied, teams begin at the goal line and continue alternating possessions until time expires.

Playoff Format

• Top 4 Teams qualify.

• Seeding Criteria:

  1. Overall Record

  2. Head-to-Head Record

  3. Points Allowed