GENERAL FOOTBALL RULES


Football games are played under the rules of the National Federation of State High School Associations, with the following alterations:

1. 7U - 8 minute quarters; extra points awarded as follows:  run - 1 point; pass or kick - 2 points (please note for pass to be awarded 2 points, the pass must be caught across the line of scrimmage (i.e. no screen or lateral passes).  9U, 10, 11U, & 12U games - 8 minute quarters; extra points awarded as follows: run - 1 point; kick - 2 points.

2.  13U, 14U, and 15U games - 10 minute quarters; extra points awarded as follows: run - 1 point; kick - 2 points.

Detailed eligibility and playing rules are included in the Team Information Notebook, which is sent to all teams upon their acceptance into the AIYFC.

Each team must provide a game day quality football at the start of their games. If you use a different ball from your opponent, you will use your ball when you are on offense, and your opponent will use their ball when they are on offense.

No all star teams are permitted to participate in the AIYFC. All players on eligible teams must have played together on the same team throughout the 2010 football season. "Add Ons", "Pick-up Players" or "Guest Players" are strictly prohibited without the express permission of AIYFC Tournament Staff.

Specific questions: Email the National Tournament Director
 


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