Time Keeping Mays Family YMCA at Stone Oak 7 on 7 Football Rules A staff member will be on the 50-yard-line to keep time and score for both games All games will begin and end at the direction of the time keeper The time keeper will announce the time remaining at the 10, 5 and 2 minute marks Moving the Ball: Possession always begins at the 45-yard-line Offense always moves in the same direction Field is marked at 15 yard intervals ALL PASSES MUST BE FORWARD (a pass caught behind the line of scrimmage must be a forward pass) NO RUSHING PLAYS ALLOWED No punting Special Rules No blocking Receiver/Ball carrier is legally down when touched below the neck with one or both hands (**see Disciplinary Actions below for "excessive force") Fumbles are dead balls at the spot with the last team retaining possession A muffed snap is not a fumble/dead ball The 5 second count remains in effect on snaps If the ball is snapped and touches an offensive player, and proceeds to go over the line of scrimmage the ball will be considered dead. Each team will have 30 seconds to snap the ball once it has been marked ready for play Delay of game penalty will be a loss of down plus 5 yards Two delay of game penalties on the same possession results in a turnover The opposing team will then put the ball in play on the 45 yard line
Scoring Touchdown = 6 points Point after touchdown (PAT) from the 5-yard line = 1 point Point after touchdown (PAT) from the 10-yard line = 2 points 2 points will be rewarded to a team that returns a PAT back across the 45 yard line. A game can end in a tie Official score is kept by the referee Player Participation Each team will designate at least (2) centers per half to rotate each series. The designated center(s) needs to wear a different colored jersey to signify that he is an ineligible receiver. (Intent of the rule: To give all players a chance to get involved in the offense.) Option 1: Offense/Defense: The coach elects one group of players to play offense the entire first half and another group to play defense. The groups will then switch roles in the second half Option 2: Half by half: The coach elects one group of players to play the entire first half (offense & defense) and the other group of players to play the entire second half. Quarterback rule: Each team must have a different quarterback for each half of the game. (This rule only applies to 10U & 12U) A player cannot be substituted except for an injury. Equipment: Every player must be wearing a YMCA issued jersey, and athletic shorts without pockets. Mouthpieces are required to play, jewelry or sunglasses of any kind are not permitted. Cleats are required, no basketball or running shoes are allowed. QB wrist bands are permitted 10U will use the Junior size football 12U-14U will use the Youth size football Offense ALL offensive plays must be forward passes. The QB is allowed 4.0 seconds to throw the ball (**The official timekeeper starts a stopwatch on the snap of the ball from the center and stops the watch as soon as the QB releases the ball If the release is under 4.O seconds, the play goes on If the release is over 4.0 seconds, the timekeeper will wait until the play is over before they bring the ball back to the original line of scrimmage, this will result in a loss of down. If a defensive penalty occurs on the same play as a QB release violation then the penalties will offset and the down will be replayed.
If an offensive penalty occurs on the same play as a QB release violation the defense can choose to implement the loss of down or choose to implement a loss of yardage in accordance to the penalty committed. No penalty will be assessed in excess of the 45 yard line. If an offensive penalty takes place during play that begins on the 45 yard line the result will be a loss of down, with the ball returning to the original line of scrimmage. "Offensive pass interference" follows the NCAA rules (15 yard penalty) Offense must retrieve and return the game ball to the previous spot or the new scrimmage spot Any delay in returning the ball will result in a delay of game penalty The clock does not stop The offensive center is not an eligible receiver (**teams must have a center**) The offense must gain at least 15 yards in 4 downs or less, or the defense takes over Offensive players cannot dive for extra yards. (5 yard penalty will be assessed) Defense "Defensive Pass Interference" will be a spot foul and results in a 1st down at the spot of the foul Defense holds the responsibility to avoid contact There will be no chucking, deliberate bumping or grabbing allowed Defensive players cannot dive to try and tag a ball carrier. These actions will result in a "tack on" penalty at the end of the play (a 5-yard penalty) Interceptions may be returned ("no blocking" rule applies) If an interception is returned beyond the 45-yard-line (the offensive origination point), it will count as 6 points, the extra point will then take place on the 5 or 10 yard line. In the event of an offensive penalty occurring during a turnover (interception) the returning team will lose a down on the next possession, if a touchdown occurs during the return it will be nullified. In the event of a defense penalty occurring during a turnover (interception) the yardage will be added on to the next possession. Linebacker Rule: Each team is required to have a linebacker 3 yards from the line of scrimmage within the tackle box. The tackle box consists of 3 yards left to right of the center and 3 yards deep from the line of scrimmage. Exception: If the line to gain is within 3 yards of the line of scrimmage, then the linebacker rule does not apply. Disciplinary Actions Excessive force (i.e. shoving, pushing or striking a blow) will be penalized by automatic first down and 5 yards If a player is ruled to be unsportsmanlike & flagrant, he can be expelled from the game No TAUNTING OR TRASH TALKING (5 yard penalty & expulsion if flagrant) NO FIGHTING!
Players involved will be ejected from the game and league If a team fight occurs, the teams involved will be ejected from the game and league Game Time & Length: Each half consists of 20 minutes of game time (continuous clock for each half -- see starting the game ) There are NO time outs Exception: Injuries In case of injury, both games on the field will halt until the player can be removed from the field safely Injury time outs may reduce the amount of time between halves and /or between games to maintain the game schedules There will be a 5-minute half-time The 7-on-7 league play requires that all games start and end at the same time If a team is late and cannot start when the league official starts, the team will begin play with whatever time is left on the league clock once enough players have arrived. Tardiness is not to exceed 10 minutes of 1st half Forfeit will occur after 10 minutes of the 1st half IT IS IMPERTATIVE TO KEEP TO THE LEAGUE PLAY SCHEDULE Teams must be on site and ready to play when scheduled Coach s Code of Conduct I understand that the goal of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio youth sports program is to help the child grow to his/her fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body: activity helps the body grow; thinking advances the mind; and belief makes our spirit grow. I additionally understand that the key that holds the YMCA of Greater San Antonio youth sports program in line is the coaches and parents keeping winning in perspective and focusing on the development of the child. Based on this understanding I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, instruction and encouragement for the children participating in the YMCA of Greater San Antonio youth sports league by following this Coach s Code of Conduct.
I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win. I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group. I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players. I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players. I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players. I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all YMCA of Greater San Antonio Family YMCA youth sports events. I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and I will teach these rules to players. I will be knowledgeable in YMCA of Greater San Antonio youth sports policies and guidelines and agree to follow them at all times. I will remember that I am a youth sports coach, and that the game is for children and not adults.