2015 nirsa flag football rules book

The rules for the university of iowa intramural 4on4 flag football are derived from the national intramural recreational sports association s nirsa rules with the following exceptions. Keep on top of the latest rules and requirements with. Timing games are 40 minutes running time 20 minutes each half. Mar 02, 2014 diagrams for our flag football plays using the twins formation. Nirsa slow pitch softball rules book 2nd edition by nirsa. The 2015 regional flag football season has been incredible, and we cant wait to see your. Special olympics north america official flag football rules. This is a rule addendum to the nirsa flag football rules.

Submitted the 2014 ihsaa football sportsmanship rating form. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. In 2014, the nirsa board of directors approved the flag football rules book editorial board. Completed 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 online football exam is scheduled from august 3rd through. Completed completed recreational sports association nirsa flag football rules, with slight fhsaa modifications on equipment. Modifications have been made to suit ohio state recreational sports programs. Instructions on how to play flag football this nfl flag football curriculum was created for use in middle school by following the rules, encouraging others and playing in the spirit of the game.

The nirsa rules book and officials manual is revised biannually. As the essential rules book for recreational sport slow pitch softball, the nirsa slow pitch softball rules book includes all of the latest rule changes and updates for the sport. Official nirsa flag football rules union university. The 2019 nirsa nebraska flag football regional will be held november 810 at the university of nebraskalincoln.

Consideration of liability issues in 7on7 football. Dec 17, 2015 2015 nirsa national flag football championships january 24, 2016. The nirsa flag football rules will govern play for any rules not mentioned in the following intramural rules. 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 participant groups and program requirements. Florida for the nirsa national flag football championships. Every summer, updated clinician kits, exams, and rulebooks become available for the fall intramural sports season. Intramural flag football games will be conducted under the rules of the nirsa. The official special olympics sports rules for flag football shall govern all special. The following are highlighted rules and exceptions to the nirsa rule book. At special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. All text highlights in grey represents rule changes for the 2015 season. Where a situation is not expressly covered in these rules, national intramural recreational sports association nirsa flag football rules will apply. The game should be played between 2 teams of 7 players each. There are some modifications to the nirsa rules, so please look at our rules here.

Flag football resources for teams and coaches afterdark. If there is a sport offered as club and intramural, a maximum of four club players or approved exvarsity. Book table of contents author excerpts book nirsa, the leader in collegiate recreationwith a membership serving over 8 million studentsprovides. Fair game the rules book 1 download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The following flag football rules are governed by the 20142015 nirsa flag and touch football rules book and officials manual. In its new 17th edition, the nirsa rules book and manual provides you with the latest rule changes and updates for sport. Edition 20142015 flag and touch football rulebook and officials manual. The flag football field is located on the hpe fields located behind the hpe building.

It is a continuing effort by the nirsa membership to standardize the rules and mechanics for this great game. Flag guarding is the attempt by the ballcarrier to obstruct the defender access to the flags by stiff arming, dropping the hand, arm, shoulder or head or intentionally covering the flags with the football or jersey. Imleagues flag football university of central florida. Are you interested in submitting a suggestion for a change. The current nirsa flag and touch football rules book will apply in all cases not specifically covered below. Each team must have a minimum of 5 players in order to begin a game. Completed nirsa flag football rules will govern play for any rules not mentioned in the following intramural rules. Be a part of special olympics texas and feel proud about your involvement in the movement that is changing lives. 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. Each mens and womens team shall consist of 7 players.

Flag football is a finesse games versus the brute strength game. Oct, 2016 most leaders dont even know the game they are in simon sinek at live2lead 2016 duration. Nicole green, university of michigan editorial board chair nick brigati, ohio university rules book editor jason gant, farmingdale state college officials manual editor. For any complicatedconfusing rulings, contact colton blomberg at 480 3997441 the game, field, players and equipment players. 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. Shoulder pads, helmets, and hip pads are not legal equipment. Flag football skills challenge games are popular in open recreation and tournament formats. Fair game the rules book 1 download ebook pdf, epub. 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. Its an easytoread pocketsized rules book thats handy to refer to before, after, and even during the game. Intramural flag football follows nfhsnirsa rules, which may differ from a players previous experience with the game. Officials must have a thorough understanding of rules and mechanics as they are followed strictly. Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football.

Be a part of special olympics texas and feel proud about. Compiled a list of the top resources for flag football from across the web. The offensive team must have any 4 players on the line of scrimmage at the time of the snap. Check out updated flag football resources by nirsa.