1. All coaches shall be certified by NYSCA.
2. The BAYFL will perform a background check on all coaches.
3. All coaches shall be approved by the BAYFL Committee.
4. Any coaches ejected from a game by a referee will be suspended for the next game and
will be on probation. If the coach is ejected again, he/she will be suspended for the
remainder of the season and will not be allowed to coach in the BAYFL again.
5. The coach of the home team should review these rules with the referee prior to the start
of the game.
MID COAST YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Rules and Regulations for 2012
ORGANIZATION
The Mid Coast Youth Football League was formed on April 4, 2012, to promote the principals of
good sportsmanship and fair play while taking an interest in the physical and moral development
of youth football. All Towns shall agree to any changes to the League Rules and Regulations.
Teams and Town Representatives
The Mid Coast Youth Football League will consist of the following Towns and Representatives:
1. Auburn Rec Football Joseph Toner
2. Bath Rec Football Jason Darling
3. Brunswick - BAYFL Jeff Girardin
4. Lewiston Melissa Jackson
5. Topsham MSAD 75 - BAYFL Mark Waltz
6. Turner - TAA David Whitcomb
Eligibility
:
2.
JUNIOR TEAMS are made up of 3rd and 4th grade players aging from 8 – 11 years
Team Rosters
1. Submit the team rosters to the League by September 1
st.
2. Teams may add players to the rosters after September 1
st but the player shall practice
according to High School Regulations before participating in full contact
3. Rosters must include: NAME, GRADE, TOWN, AGE, WEIGHT, & JERSEY #
COAST YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
LEAGUE RULES and REGULATIONS
Maine High School Rules apply with the following exceptions
Practice Regulations
1. Team practices may not start earlier than August 1st
2. League camps are not considered as Team Practice
3. Pre-season practices shall be limited to four (4) per week; double sessions are not
allowed
4. Once school starts, practices shall be limited to no more than three (3) per week
5. Practices should be limited to a maximum of two (2) hours including warm-ups
6. Players should participate in four (4) full practices before participating in full contact
General League Rules
1. Every player listed on a team’s roster, present, suited up, and physically capable of
playing must play in every game. This does not apply to players undergoing game
suspension due to disciplinary or academic reasons
2. Teams should be formed using a fair and equitable draft procedure
3. Each league is responsible for weighing the players for weight restrictions at the
beginning of the season. Players shall be weighed with equipment except for the helmet.
4. Any team, who is found to allow a position restricted player to intentionally play an
illegal position, may have their head coach suspended for the remainder of the season
5. Any team may appeal a decision by the League. The appeals process will include a
meeting with all the League Representatives and the teams involved
6. Head coaches are responsible for the actions of his coaches, parents, and players
7. No game shall start prior to the scheduled game time unless both coaches agree
8. Scouting is not permitted
9. Games that are postponed due to weather of field conditions should be rescheduled as
soon as possible by the home team
10. There are no league standings during the regular season
11. All game will consist of four 8-minute quarters – regular stop time
12. Each team will get three (3) timeouts per half
Home Team Responsibilities
1. Provide a minimum of (2) game officials
2. Provide field equipment, chains, and down markers
3. Field must be legal size and safe for play
4. Reschedule any postponed games
5. Contact teams and officials if games are cancelled
Equipment Regulations
1. Screw-on cleats no longer than ½-inch are permitted – no metal showing
2. Position players are not required to wear a jersey number assigned to their position
3. Nothing may be worn that restricts the ability to see a player’s eyes
4. Proper equipment, which has been properly fitted, must be worn at all times
MID COAST YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
JUNIOR DIVISION (3
rd and 4th Grade)
Gamer Regulations
1. If a game ends in a tie; there is no overtime during the regular season
2. Teams may provide their own game ball
3. Football size is PeeWee, TDJ, K2, or equivalent
4. Play Clock – The offense has 40 seconds between plays
5. Coaches on the Field – Only one (1) coach is allowed on the field during play which
should be 15 yards behind the LOS when the ball is snapped
Player Restrictions
1. No one weighing more than
115 pounds may be in the offensive backfield or run the
football
2. An end/receiver weighing more than
115 pounds may receive a pass that crossed the line
of scrimmage
3. Players weighing more than
115 pounds may advance the ball on turnovers and kick-offs
4. Players weighing over
115 pounds must line up on the front line or the middle line on the
kick off receiving team; the player should not line up as one of the deep receivers
Punting and Kicking
1. Field Goals and PAT – If a team declares to kick a field goal or a PAT, the place holder
shall be seven (7) yards behind the LOS. The holder will hold the ball in the air and say
“Ready, Set, HUT” at which time the ball is live and the defense may rush. Faking the
kick is not permitted
2. No player may line up over the center/snapper during a punt, a field goal, or PAT kick
3. If a team declares to PUNT, the defense cannot rush the punter. The offense and the
defense can’t cross the LOS until the punt is kicked. If the ball is fumbled before it is
kicked, the kicker can pick up the ball and kick it without penalty
4. Kick-off - The ball will be kicked from the 40 yard line
Defensive and Offensive Alignment
1. No more than four (4) defensive linemen can be on the LOS between the tackles. No
more than a total of (6) players on the LOS including defensive ends
2. Defensive linemen must be lined up head to head on the offensive linemen; they cannot
line up in the gaps
3. Linebackers lined up between the tackles shall be a minimum of three (3) yards behind
the LOS when the ball is snapped
4. When the offensive is inside the opponents 5-yard line, the defense is no longer restricted
to lineup according to the rules above
5. NOSEGUARD: The nose guard shall be lined up at least ½ yard off the center for the
safety of the center. It is the League’s intention to allow the center to snap the ball
cleanly without getting injured
6. Offensive Line Splits – Offensive linemen must be lined up no more than fingertips to
fingertips from tackle to tackle
7. No blitzing
MID COAST YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
POST SEASON TOURNAMENTS
General League Rules
1. The League will pay for the officials for the Post Season Tournament only
2. Any awards or t-shirts given to the teams will be paid for by the League
3. If more money is needed to help with the cost of the trophies or officials, a fee may have
to be charged for each team to participate in the tournament
4. Locations of all games will be determined at the meeting in October
Hosting the Tournament
1. Every team in the league will be given a chance to host the tournament
2. The team hosting the tournament is responsible for coordinating with the league president
and treasurer to schedule and pay the officials
3. The host teams are responsible for all field requirements
4. The host team will keep any money raised from concessions, raffles, 50/50, etc.
5. The host team is not allowed to charge admission
Junior Tournament
Round robin at a place TBD
No wins or losses
Sportsmanship award