Acceptable playing surface (grass or turf) Line field, 100 yd long X 53yd wide, 10yd endzones Goal Posts, If no posts, both teams must agree to field Lined out fields every 10 yards 1st down chains with crew
To Start A Game:
No Kickoffs 45 minute halves, with 10 minute Halftime Teams start play from 30 yd line, in each half 10 yards needed for a 1st down On 4th down you can go for it or punt. Punts go 30 yards, no matter where on the field No touchbacks If 30 yard punt goes to the endzone, play starts at the 5
Scoring:
6 pts for touchdown 3 pts for Field Goals 1 pt for PAT Kick 1 pt for run or pass from 2.5 yd line 2 pts for run or pass from 5 yrd line
Overtime:
Coin toss to determine who gets ball first Each team get ball at 10 with 4 downs to score May score multiple times within thier 4 downs Each score is worth 1 pt If the overtime ends in a tie, then game is a tie Playoff games that end in ties will continue untill there is a winner No PAT's
Game Timing:
Games are 90 minutes long with 10 minute halftime Running clock Each team has 2 one-minute timouts per half Timeouts during last two minutes of each half stop clock Game starts at stroke of hour Refs will conduct game time Team must have minimum of 8 players at start ($75.00 fine is not) 10 minutes past the hour, if team is not up to 8 players another $75 fine - Game will be shortened to 45 minutes, with 21 points given to the opposition No show team will pay $100 to opposing team and GFL - If the no show team is away, they will then pay field rental costs
Teams:
Rosters max out at 40 Final Roster must be in before 3rd week of season Initial roster must be turned in before 1st game of season Additions and subtractions must be turned into GFL Website to be official Roster becomes locked right before 3rd game A roster check can happen at any time Refs can check roster at any time, and player in question will be asked to show ID If caught after game of using an illegal player, game is forfeit Players who sign contract are not allowed to jump teams Team that signs player owns players rights Team must release player before player is able to switch teams
Offense:
Each team may have 8 players max Must have 4 players on the line for each play There must be a center over the ball There must be a Tackle and another Tackle or Tight End next to center 4th player can be a WR or TE and cover the tackle to make him eligible If the WR is on the TE side, then he must be off the line QB can run on any play, must be out of pocket to throw the ball away Blocking must be between yoke of jersey and thigh pads NO Chop Block (15 yrd penalty)
Player Equipment/Uniforms:
All players must have equipment specified by NFL rules Each teams helmets and decals must match Each teams jerseys and pants must match Refs will not allow players on the field who are not correctly attired
Defense:
May rush as many as desired Must rush through the box Box consists of the Offensive tackles outside shoulder May rush as long as inside shoulder 'connects' with OT outside shoulder No leading with crown of helmet to make a tackle Tackling allowed from yoke of jersey to the feet Any tackling below the thighs MUST be in a wrap up fashion
ABOSLUTELY NO DIVING/SHOULDERING AT LOWER LEGS - I'll kick you off the damn team if I see this
Sportsmanship:
Intent to Injure - 15yrd penalty, ejection, $50.00 fine If act is pre-planned then player is out of the league May be subject to legal action
Fighting - 15yrd penalty, ejection, $50.00 fine If fight is controlled within reason, ejection and fine may be suspended Using helmet as weapon is immediate ejection from league
2nd violation to all above is ejection from league Only captains or coaches are allowed to speak to refs during game