AYF Game Rules

• NFHS & AYF​​​​​​ Rules

• Each session is broken into two segments (11v11 and Inside Run)

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General Guidelines

• Check In:

  • All teams must check in at least 45 minutes prior to their first scheduled game.

• Team Certification:

  • (player cards, roster verification, and coach credentials) will be completed at the check-in table before play.

• Field Access:

  • Only certified rostered players, coaches, and approved media will be allowed on the field or sidelines.

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Game Format and Rules​

• Game Clock:

  • Games are played on a 12-minute running clock with a 3-minute intermission between matchups.

• Play Clock:

  • 25 seconds from the ready-for-play whistle.

• Start of game:

  • Who is on offense and defense is predetermined and can be viewed on the game day schedule.

• Ball Placement:

  • All offensive series start at the 40-yard line going toward the end zone.

• Play Series:

  • All drives start 1st down & 10

• After a Touchdown:

  • The offense must attempt an offensive conversion from the 3yd line before going back to the 40yd line. A successful attempt will count as 1 additional point.

• Turnover On Downs:

  • If a 4th down is unsuccessful, the ball goes back to the 40 yard line.

• Fumbles and Interceptions:

  • No points given for fumble or Interception. It becomes turnover on downs (restart at the 40yd line)

  • Fumbles and interceptions are live and may be returned back to the 40yd line for a touchdown.

    • 6 points awarded for returned touchdown​

• Inside Run:​

  • The final two minutes of each round is inside run. The ball is spotted at the 10yd line with 4 Downs to score.

    • Offensive Penalty can not bring the ball further than the 10 yard line.

    • Runs "out of bounds" result in a loss of down.

  • Coaches are allowed on field during this period.

  • Only for 8u and above

• Special Teams:

  • No special teams (punts, field goals, or kickoffs). 

• Coaches on Field: 

  • Defensive coaches are NOT allowed on the field.

  • Offense is allowed ONE coach on the field and must be 10 yards behind the ball at the snap.

  • 6u and 7u are the only ones allowed to have 1 coach on the field on both sides of the ball. 

    • ​The on field coach is allowed to only call plays and not make adjustments. He may speak with his players/sidelines as long as it is related to instruction (NOT the other teams players/coaches). The Coach can Never Physically move a player.

    • If there are violations of this, the coach will lose the on field opportunity and be removed from the field for the remainder of the game - zero tolerance.

• Penalties:

  • Any penalty on offense or defense will result in league AYF rules being applied. No penalty will go further than the 40 yard line.

  • Offensive penalty on the PAT try will result in loss of down and return the ball to the 40yd line.

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Sportsmanship & Conduct

• Zero tolerance for fighting, taunting, or unsportsmanlike behavior by players, coaches, or spectators.

• Coaches are responsible for controlling their sidelines and parent behavior.

• Any ejected player or coach is suspended for the remainder of the jamboree and will be reported to the team’s respective league for further league ramifications.

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Officiating

• All referee decisions are final—no protests allowed.

• This is a pre-season scrimmage environment; referees are to keep the pace of the games uptempo. 

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Injuries & Safety

• Play will stop immediately for any injury, but the clock will still run.

• Injured players must be cleared by a coach or medical personnel before returning to play.

• Mouth guards are required; all other standard safety equipment must be worn. Colored visors, wristbands, and backplates are allowed.

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Bonus Rules

• Colored Visors Allowed

• Wristbands Allowed

• Backplates Allowed

• Celebrations Allowed

  • Taunting and/or touching another player not allowed zero tolerance for fighting​

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MEDIA Rules

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• No outside media on the field of play. All video/camera work must be done from the Endzone or on the sideline.​

• Video/Camera men are NOT allowed behind the QB.

• NWBFC verified media are the only ones allowed on the field during game play

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AGE DIVISIONS

• All players must be certified on Zorts. Face to face verification will also occur before the start of each game.

• 6u cutoff July 31st

• 7u cutoff July 31st

• 8u cutoff July 31st

• 9u cutoff July 31st

• 10u cutoff July 31st

• 11u cutoff July 31st

• 12u cutoff July 31st

• 13u cutoff July 31st

• 14u cutoff July 31st

 

 

 

​PLEASE HELP US KEEP OUR FIELDS CLEAN; EACH TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEAN UP OF WATER BOTTLES AND TRASH ON THEIR OWN SIDELINES. THANK YOU!!!