OVERVIEW
1. FORFEITS: Games are played with 8 players per side, less than 6 would result in a forfeit. You may
start with 6 players.
2. FIELD: The game shall be played on a rectangular field 100 yards in length. First down markers are
positioned at the 20, 40, 40 and 20 yard lines. First downs are achieved by crossing these markers.
3. TEAM AREA: All coaches and players must position themselves between the two 20 yard lines when
not on the playing field.
4. THE BALL: The league will provide each team an Official NNFL Baden Football inflated to 11-12psi.
ROSTER
1. All participants must register online via the Maximus Sports website (2) two weeks prior to the start of
the season. No player may play until he has been officially placed on the roster. NO NEW PLAYERS
MAY BE ADDED AFTER the 3rd week. Rosters must have a minimum of twelve (12) players and a
maximum of sixteen (16) players. Players MUST participate in a minimum of four (4) games to be
eligible for post-season play.
2. In the event that a player's eligibility is questioned, the player(s) must provide proof of Identification.
A valid state issued identification card with picture (Driver's License, Military ID, Passport or State ID
card) will be accepted as proof. Players must carry proof of ID to every game. Failure to provide
identification upon request will result in player not participating in the game.
EQUIPMENT
1. UNIFORM: All teams are required to wear matching shirts or jerseys. Shirts must be long enough to
be tucked into the shorts or sweats with NO POCKETS. NO sunglasses, jewelry, caps with extended
bills are to be worn during play. Any cleats are allowed to be worn, EXCEPT metal!
2. FLAGS: All flags are provided by Maximus Sports(remember these are league flags, so turn them
back in). Flag-A-Tag Sonic Flags are the official flags. Any player having altered flags will be removed
from the game. Players MAY NOT wear any shorts or sweats that conflict with the visibility of the flags.
Any hanging objects such as a towel shall be considered a flag if they are pulled during an attempted
de-flagging. During play if a flag inadvertently falls off, then the ball carrier will be ruled down by a
single hand touching.
BASIC RULES
1. GAME LENGTH: 26 minute timed halves (no stoppage), 5-minute half-time. Last 2 minutes of the
SECOND HALF, clocks stops for 2 minute warning, time-outs, incomplete passes and out of bounds.
2. TIME-OUTS: Each team will have the option to utilize 2 time-outs per half. Time-outs ARE NOT
allowed to be carried over.
3. OVERTIME: Each team will get 4 plays from their opponents’ 20 yard line to score a touchdown and
conversion. If the defense intercepts the ball for a touchdown, they win the game. Coin toss will
determine possession. One time-out per team, unused time-outs from regulation play CANNOT be
carried over.
4. SCORING: Touchdowns = 6pts, Safety = 2 pts, Extra point = 1 pass/run from the 5 yard line after a
team has scored a touchdown. Extra point = 2 pass/run from the 10 yard line after a team has scored a
touchdown. Interception returned on extra point is worth 2 pts.
5. CAPTAINS: Each team must designate one (1) offensive player and one (1) defensive player as
captains. Captains act as the sole representative of their team with all communications being directed
at the officials.
6. COIN TOSS: The winner of the toss has 3 options. 1) Take the ball at own 20 yard line. 2) Defend
their goal of choice. 3) Defer to the second half.
7. PLAY CLOCK: 25 seconds (5yd Penalty).
8. MOTION: One player in motion at the snap, forward, backward or diagonal (5yd Penalty).
9. FORMATION: Three linemen in the box for both the offense and defense at the snap (5yd Penalty).
10. BLOCKING: Open hand blocking is legal. Chop, Cut or High-Low blocking is illegal (10yd Penalty).
11. ROUGHING THE PASSER: Jumping to block a pass is legal. Hitting a Quarterbacks arm is illegal
(15yd Penalty).This includes contact by pushing or shoving quarterback after the ball is away!
12. INTENTIONAL GROUNDING: Quarterback must be outside the tackles to throw the ball away
(Loss of Down, Ball placed at spot).
13. BALL CARRIER: Ball carrier must avoid all contact. Stiff arms and lowering of the shoulder are
illegal (15yd Penalty).
14. FLAG GUARDING: Obstructing the defender access to your flags while running with the ball is a 15
yard penalty and loss of down.
15. DIVING: Diving to advance the ball is illegal (10yd Penalty from the spot).
16. ELIGIBLE RECEIVERS: Everyone is eligible.
17. CENTER: Center sneaks are legal.
18. KICKING: There are no kickoffs, PATs or field goals.
19. PUNTING: All punts are declared, this is a free kick with no fakes. There has to be (5) five men on
the line of scrimmage. At the snap any (2) two of the five may release down field, the remaining may
release once the ball is kicked. There is a (2) second wait then the defense may rush the punter. In the
event the snap hits the ground, the defense may rush immediately.
20. Take care of the playing fields: All teams are responsible for cleaning up playing area after the
game. Any team who does not adhere to this will be removed from the season.
SPECIAL RULES
1. Head Referee can overturn calls by the other officials. Verbal abuse of the officials will not be
tolerated. The player will be ejected from the game and suspended from the tournament. If conduct
persists from the same team, official has the right to declare a forfeit. This applies to fans as well.
2. Fighting will not be tolerated. If one player from your team is involved in a skirmish, he will be
immediately ejected from the rest of the game. If 2 or more players get into a shoving/wrestling match,
THE ENTIRE TEAM will be ejected and suspended from the rest of the season, and all monies are
forfeited. If any player/coach bumps assaults a referee, his team will forfeit all remaining games and all
money will be forfeited.
3. SPORTSMANSHIP IS NOT AN OPTION – Use of any abusive language or profanity is not
acceptable by any player and/or spectator. Coaches will be responsible for their team and spectators!
4. Trash talking, racial or religious remarks will not be tolerated. Players will be ejected
immediately.
5. Any player who is ejected from a game must leave the facility IMMEDIATELY. Ejected players
automatically receive a one (1) game suspension with further suspensions possible.
6. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR CHEWING/SMOKING is allowed on or near the facilities at
anytime.
OFFENSIVE RULES
1. Offense must have 5 players on the line of scrimmage.
2. Offensive line must be balanced (Tackle-Center-Tackle) they should be at least one foot apart.
3. The ball is dead when it hits the ground. No fumbles.
4. Receivers must have 1 foot in bounds and can advance the ball after a diving catch unless he is
touched on the ground.
5. Inadvertent whistles-play is blown dead. Ball is spotted where belt is, not the ball (players cannot roll
into the end zone).
6. OFFENSIVE PLAYERS MUST KEEP THEIR SHIRTS TUCKED IN THEIR SHORTS OR SWEATS,
OR THE REFEREE CAN RULE YOU DOWN.
DEFENSIVE RULES
1. Blocking OPEN HANDS ONLY. Open means open hands extended from the elbow, not loaded-up
from the sides. Open hand is enforced on punts or any scrimmage play.
2. No slapping at the ball, when it is the ball carrier's hands.
3. The defender cannot use contact to break up a pass.
4. Only one bump/chuck is allowed and it must be within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage.
5. No tackling. Any tackle within 10 yards of the end zone or in a "last defender" situation, officials can
judge the play a touchdown.
6. No pushing ball carrier out of bounds.
7. Defensive line needs to have at least 3 in the box. The defensive players may have their inside
shoulder aligned on the outside shoulder of the offensive tackle.
8. NO SWIM MOVES, rip or bull rush is okay.
We reserve the right to suspend any player or team for unsportsmanlike conduct. All money will
be forfeited.