Official Rules & Regulations

- 6 on 6 adult contact flag football. 

- Games played at Tumbleweed Park, East Valley. 

- Season begins October 27 with weekly doubleheaders. 

- Rosters: Minimum 7 players, maximum 12.

- Each team must have a minimum of 7 players to register. 

- The maximum roster size is 12 players per team. 

- Teams must have at least 5 players present at game time to avoid forfeit. 

- Rosters lock after Week 2. No mid-season signups unless approved by the     Commissioner. 

- Players must be officially registered to participate in games. No substitutions from   outside the roster are allowed.

- Two 20-minute halves with a running clock, except final 2 minutes. 

- Each team has 2 timeouts per half. 

- Touchdowns = 6 points. Extra point: 1 point from 5-yard line, 2 points from 10-yard line. - Interceptions on conversions can be returned for 2 points.

- QB is the only player who may receive the snap directly from the center. 

- QB cannot cross the line of scrimmage unless rushed by a defender.

- Forward passes only are allowed beyond the line of scrimmage. 

- Unlimited passes allowed behind the line (laterals/shovels). 

- Once rushed, the QB becomes a legal runner. 

- Pump fakes and play-action are legal. 

- Intentional grounding results in loss of down at the spot.

- Defenders may not cross the line of scrimmage to rush the quarterback until the referee (or back judge) completes a loud 2-second count. 

- Count Example: 'One-thousand-one… One-thousand-two' → rushers may cross immediately after.

- If a defender crosses early, it is an illegal rush penalty (5 yards, repeat down).

- During the 2-second window, QB may pass, lateral, or handoff but cannot cross the line of scrimmage.

- Once the 2-second count is completed, the QB becomes a legal runner if he chooses.

- Sacks: QB’s flag pulled behind the line results in a sack (loss of down at spot).

- Blocking allowed at line of scrimmage with hands inside shoulders. 

- Jamming receivers permitted within 5 yards of line. 

- Rushing QB allowed with controlled engagement. 

- Incidental hand fighting during routes permitted.

- No tackling or bringing players to the ground. 

- No striking, elbowing, or use of forearms. 

- No blindsided hits, unnecessary roughness, or charging.

- No grabbing jerseys, flags, or body parts outside of legal flag pulls.