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LANGUAGE - We want all players to watch their language while at the playing field. These are parks where families bring their children, we won't tolerate profanity.
 
PLAYING FIELD - The playing field is 60yards long by 25yards wide. End zones are 5yards long and 25yards wide.
 
TEAMS ARE TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN FLAGS
 
DOWNS - Since there are no kickoffs each series starts at the 5yrd line. You get 5 downs to go 60yards(score a TD) with no 1st downs, unless you get a 1st down through an opponent penalty.
 
PENALTIES - Penalties are assessed through downs. Only pass interference is assessed through yards, which is the spot of the penalty. If you are at 1st down and there is a penaltyagainst the defense the offense would then have double 1st down.
 
TEAMS - Each team must field at least 5 players with no more than 10. Every player must bring a copy of their ID with proof of age. Players must be 18 or older to play. Each Player must play (1 down) 5 games in order to play in the playoffs. 

GAME FEE - The game fee is $50
 
FORFEIT GAMES - Team forfeiting is to pay their game fee and opponents game fee ($100)
 
MOTION - No more than one player at a time is allowed to go in motion before the ball is snapped.
 
FORMATION - SOn offense you have a quarterback and 4 receivers. 1 player has to snap the ball (the center). Youcan use any formation you want example: 1QB, 1center, 3 wrs:, or 1QB, 1center, 1 tight end, 2 wrs:1QB, 1center, 1 tight end, 1 running back, 1 wr: You can use any variety you want but you have tohave a quarterback and a center. On defense you can use any combination you like example: 2de's, 1 lb, 2 cbs: or 2 de's, 3 cbs: or 3 de's and 2 cbs.
 
BLOCKING - Blocking down field is allowed with arms extended. Defensive backs can bump receivers only at the line of scrimmage.
 
BEGIN PLAY - There is no indication before the ball is snapped to begin play. Play begins on the center's snap. Only quarterback can field snaps that hit the ground or go over his head. If quarterback touches it and it hits the ground the ball is dead. QB can not be under center
 
PUNTS - Punts must be declared.  Rushing the punter IS NOT allowed. 3 Seconds to punt the ball. If the snap goes over the punter's head it is dead where the ball lands. Punting team must wait for the ball to be punted to run downfield. A punt can be fielded if it hits the ground. Recieving team must have 4 players on the LOS. 4 players are to stand still with no jumping or hands up.
 
PUNT RETURN - No contact with punt returner till ball is caught (Double First down for running into returner). There is NO blocking on the punt return.
 
BACKWARD PASS - When the ball is snapped the only backward pass allowed will be behind the QB. It is illegal to throw the ball forward behind the line of scrimmage and then throw it forward again.
 
FUMBLES - Once the ball hits the ground it is dead. If the ball is fumbled into the endzone its spotted where the runner lost the ball. On bad snaps either in front or over qb's head the ball is live. Only qb can field the ball cleanly, ball hits qb and drops at any time the ball is dead where he touches it. If defender touches the ball on a bad snap, it is dead where he touches it.
 
DIVING - Diving to advance the ball is not allowed. You are allowed to dive for flags. Jumping to advance the ball is legal but defenders can protect themselves.
 
STRIPPING - No stripping of the ball is allowed.
 
BALL CARRIER - Offensive player must avoid defender trying to pull his flag.
 
STIFF ARMING - Stiff Arming is NOT allowed
 
SCORING - Touchdowns are 6pts, after you score a TD you have the option to go for 1pt (5yd line) or 2pts(10yd line).
 
MERCY RULE - Mercy rule comes into effect when a team is winning by 50pts at any time, 30pts with 5min remaining in the game, and 17pts at the 2min warning. If a team is up by 14 at the 2min warning in the second half the clock will remain continuous.
 
LENGTH OF THE GAME - The length of the games will be 2 halves of 20 minutes.
 
OVERTIME - 1st OT each team 1 possession from the 1pt line.
 
2nd OT 1 possession if offense scores they win. If defense stops they win.
 
Playoffs OT is college rules.

ONSIDE KICK - Is allowed once but only at 2min and under in the second half. 1 play from the 1pt line to reach mid field. If onside kick is converted, it then will be 2nd down. If PI ball at the spot for offense and 1st down. If 2 offsides auto 1st down. 3rd offsides ball on opponent 2pt line.
 
PLAY CLOCK - The play clock begins when the referee blows the whistle. After that the offense has 10 seconds tobegin play.
 
TIMEOUTS - 3 Timeouts a game.
 
TEAM ATTIRE - NO chain necklaces. Mouth pieces are optional. Pants/Shorts must be zip pockets or no pockets. Teams are to have same jerseys or shirts. If not pinnies will be handed out at no charge to teams. EVERY TEAM MUST HAVE LEGIBLE NUMBERS.
 
PLAYER EJECTIONS - If you are ejected from a game, it's a $25 fine and 1 game suspension.

GARBAGE - Captains will be held responsible for cleaning up trash after games.
 
PENALTY
 
OFFSIDES (Defense) - TAKE PLAY OR 1 DOWN PENALTY AT THE LOS. Defender can cross the line of scrimmage and get back only if he doesn't touch an offensive player. Defender has the option of asking the ref if he is onsides. Ref will not declare unless you ask.
 
FALSE START - 1 DOWN PENALTY
 
FLAG GUARDING - 1 DOWN PENALTY
 
CLUTCHING THE RUNNER - 1 DOWN PENALTY
 
DELAY OF GAME - LOSS OF DOWN
 
STRIPPING THE RUNNER - 1 DOWN PENALTY
 
ILLEGAL FORWARD PASS - 1 DOWN PENALTY

PASS INTERFERENCE AGAINST OFFENSE - 2 DOWN
 
PENALTY AGAINST DEFENSE - SPOT OF PENALTY/REPEAT DOWN OR AUTOMATIC FIRST AT LINE OF SCRIMMAGE
 
FACE GUARDING - IS ALLOWED UNLESS YOU TOUCH THE OFFENSIVE PLAYER
 
HOLDING ON DEFENSE - 1 DOWN PENALTY
 
OFFENSIVE HOLDING - 1 DOWN PENALTY
 
ROUGHING THE PASSER - AUTOMATIC 1ST DOWN - IF IT'S 1ST DOWN IT TURNS INTO DOUBLE 1ST DOWN
 
RUNNING INTO THE PUNTER - AUTOMATIC 1ST DOWN
 
UNSPORTSMANLIKE/UN NECESSARY ROUGHNESS - 3 DOWN PENALTY
 
BLOCKING DOWN FIELD (before the ball has passed the los) - 2 DOWN PENALTY
 
BLOCK IN THE BACK - 2 DOWN

S**k my D**k - Automatic Ejection
 
PENALTYFIGHTING/SPITTING - SUSPENSION/MEMBERSHIP REVOKED - TO BE DETERMINED
 
THROWING A PUNCH/KICK - DONE FOR SEASON/MEMBERSHIP REVOKED - TO BE DETERMINED
 
THREATING OR STRIKING AN OFFICIAL - MEMBERSHIP REVOKED and charges pressed