League Rules

Players will participate in a minimum of 10 plays in each eligible game.

• Games will start at 5:30 with 30-minute running clock halves and a 5-minute halftime
• No Blitzing: Linebackers should read and fill holes but no pre-snap jumps.
• Mandatory 4-4 stack defense.
• Defensive ends must be lined up directly in front of the tackle or tight end.
• Defensive tackles must line up directly in front of guards.
• Offense starts with the ball, starts at the 40-yard line.
• Offense will take snaps from under-center.
• Shotgun snaps are not allowed in grades 3-4.
• Fumbles and Interceptions will cause a non-advanceable change of possession and the ball will be placed on the 40.
• After week one bobbled center-QB exchanges are a live fumble and can be recovered (Week 1 is a dead-ball).
• After week one we use a 45 second play clock (violations result in a loss-of-down).
• We allow one and often two coaches to be on the field with the players to help them line up and call plays in grades 3-4.
• Any games missed due to weather are not guaranteed to be made up.
• Penalties are coached and corrected, but are not penalized for yardage. This is a fundamental football league in grades 3-4.
• Sideline misconduct or unsportsmanlike conduct are both assessed to the head coach. This includes actions of parents, guardians, assistant coaches, and players. We hold our coaches responsible to maintain a positive sideline demeanor. On the 2nd flag in a single-game for these violations, the head coach will be ejected.