Below are the Winter 2022 Rules of Play and Guidelines on Player and Parent Conduct. Please review these rules & guidelines and we ask that you adhere to the codes of conduct. You will be required to accept these rules & guidelines as part of each player registration. Thank you for your support and understanding in all of these matters.
1 Offensive and 1 Defensive Coach allowed on the field
1 Offensive and 1 Defensive Coach allowed on the field
No Defensive Coach allowed on field during play
Teams change sides after the first half. Possession changes to the loser of the coin toss.
Teams must field a minimum of five (5) players. Coaches must agree!!!
Team B takes possession on the same 5-yard line as Team A and advances in the same direction. Team B begins on the 5-yard line regardless of whether or not Team A’s possession ended in an interception.
Scrimmage Mode: The losing team gets the ball for up to three possessions. Each possession lasts until the team scores or fails to achieve the Line-To-Gain. Points do not count in the final score. After three possessions the game is over.
A Safety is awarded if the sack takes place in the offensive team’s end zone.
Defense Illegal rushing (starting rush from inside 7-yard marker)
After scoring and touchdown is good, offense receives a 10 yard penalty from the yard line of PAT attempt after touchdown (one warning to the player and team before ejection)
Defensive Unnecessary Roughness. 10 yards & first down
Defensive Pass Interference. Spot foul & first down
Parent Code Of Conduct – Any parent displaying unsportsmanlike behavior during the game will be removed from the field area. If the unsportsmanlike behavior continues, their child will be removed from the game and asked to leave the complex. If the situation continues or escalates further, local law enforcement may be called in.
The WAA Flag Football Commissioners and its Board Of Directors thank you in advance for your cooperation and adherence with all of the above guidelines. Thank you, now let’s have FUN & PLAY BALL! :-)