The number of players required to begin a game has been reduced. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Army nirsa flag football officials clinic, conducted by former rule book dedication recipient jim potter of trinity. In 2014, the nirsa board of directors approved the flag football rules book editorial board. The sport features two teams of 4 to 8 players on a smaller playing field. The theory and practice of the challenge course, zip.
Campus recreation intramural sports 20192020 7v7 flag. The game should be played between 2 teams of 7 players each. And the pocket size of the book makes it easy to consult at games, whether youre a coach, instructor, official, player, or fan of flag and touch football. One way to keep pace with the everchanging nature of recreation is to look to nirsa for resources.
May 18, 2017 and the pocket size of the book makes it easy to consult at games, whether youre a coach, instructor, official, player, or fan of flag and touch football. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The nirsa flag football rules will govern play for any rules not mentioned in the following intramural rules. The nirsa flag football rules will govern play for any rules not mentioned in the. Rule 1 the game, field, players and, equipment answerrule level 1 questions. In its new 17th edition, the nirsa rules book and manual provides you with the latest rule changes and updates for sport. Specific references to mens and womens games have been removed. Changes in official flag and touch football rules for 2019.
Nirsa, the leader in collegiate recreationwith its membership serving over 8 million studentsprovides the latest rule changes in flag and touch football with its 18th edition of a classic. Copyrighted material from human kinetics and the national intramural. Nirsa national collegiate flag football rules shall govern play with the following. 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. T 156 t f if carried on the field, a player must keep a play book on their body and out of sight, rather than throw it on the ground. The nirsa rules book and officials manual takes priority over materials listed below. The committee has selected the university of new orleans, a longtime nirsa. Aug 29, 2019 in the fall of 2016, the ncaa announced the release of sexual violence prevention. Updated information for officials includes instruction on proper mechanics for threeperson and fourperson crews. During this time the clock will start and stop according to the nirsa. The offensive team must have any 4 players on the line of scrimmage at the time of the snap.
All text highlights in grey represents rule changes for the 2015 season. After deflagging the runner, the flag must be held above the head for the officials to see. It offers updated information for officials, including instruction on proper mechanics for threeperson and fourperson crews. Official nirsa flag football rules union university.
Book table of contents author ancillaries excerpts book aerial adventure environments. Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. Currently in its 18 th edition, the rules book offers recreation professionals, officials, and players alike an invaluable resource for teaching flag and touch football. Flag football university of arkansas at little rock. Items highlighted are changes for the 2017 flag football season. Come one, come alljoin in on the fun at a nirsa regional flag football tournament this fall. Play is governed by current nirsa flag and touch football rules. Looking to get involved with a nirsa championship series flag football tournament.
Ebook table of contents author ebook nirsa, the leader in collegiate recreationwith a membership serving. Be a part of special olympics texas and feel proud about. The course also features video vignettes, flash activities, interactive exercises and quizzes, various pre. Campus recreation intramural sports 2018 2019 4v4 flag. Be a part of special olympics texas and feel proud about your involvement in the movement that is changing lives. Fair game the rules book 1 download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Flag football rules recreational sports and fitness services.
An athletics tool kit for a healthy and safe culture. Any passed or fumbled ball that does not touch the ground may be advanced. Eligibility a participant may be an ohio state student taking a minimum of four credit. Hurdling is an attempt by a player to jump hurdleby leading with 1 foot, both feet.
The book was first published in 1983 and this latest version, the 19th edition, is the culmination of two years of work by the nirsa flag football editorial board. Rule 1 the game, field, players and, equipment answerrule level 1. Flag football skills challenge games are popular in open recreation and tournament formats. Twelve tournament sites have been selected as 2019 hosts. Flag football regulations morehead state university. This is where 2019 regional flag football is headed this fall. Nirsa southern atlantic flag football championships rules. At special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. Updated information for officials includes instruction on proper mechanics for. Types of equipment or substances that shall always be declared illegal include the following. If the runner does not have flags, or has only one flag, the game reverts to one hand touch anywhere between the shoulders and the knees. Any rule not specifically covered will be governed in accordance with the 2016 nirsa flag and touch football rules book and officials manual.
Eligibility all participants must provide a current validated university of arkansaslittle rock id before participating and. They work day to day with the intricacies of implementing a flag football program and are able to keep all the training materials up to date and relevant. Modifications have been made to suit ohio state recreational sports programs. These rules are intended as a service and are not official. Well, youre in luckthree applications are now open. Book table of contents author excerpts book nirsa, the leader in collegiate recreationwith a membership serving over 8 million studentsprovides. Nirsa was among the dozens of higher education associations to endorse the resource. The nirsa flag football editorial board is made up of numerous professionals and students who are responsible for implementing intramural programs for their participants. T 157 t f players may wear pliable and nonrigid sunglasses. The nirsa ffb editorial board is responsible for updating. Intramural flag football games will be conducted under the rules of the nirsa national intramuralrecreational sports association 16 th edition 201220 flag and touch football rulebook and officials manual with the following modifications.