| 1. |
Draft |
| After metro teams are
selected, head coaches will draw for the order of the draft. Draft
will continue in that order until all players are selected. Draft
meeting will be held after practice with no players or parents
present. New players will be placed on the team that would have been
next in order of draft. League commissioner will, at his discretion
place new players on the team with the least amount of players. This
will be done in order of draft when possible. |
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| 2. |
Team Roster |
| Team rosters must be updated
weekly by the Head Coach of each team. Records and equipment people
must be informed of any player who has quit and status of that
equipment. Head coaches are responsible for collecting equipment
from players who have quit. Equipment must be turned into designated
equipment personnel. |
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| 3. |
Weigh In |
| One weigh-in will be held
prior to the first league game. |
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| 4. |
Weight Limits |
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A. |
PeeWee Division (8,9 &10) All players over
120lbs are striped players. |
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B. |
Minor Division (11&12) All players
over 140lbs are striped players. |
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C. |
Major Division (13&14) All players
over 170lbs are striped players. |
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| 5. |
Striped Player Restrictions |
| Striped players are
restricted to Offensive and Defensive line tackle. Helmets must be
striped with black tape, visible on each side. Striped players are
not allowed to play on kickoff or kickoff receive teams unless the
team can not field eleven unrestricted players. In the event that a
striped player(s) must be used, the opposing coach must be notified
prior to the start of the game. He may then play an equal amount of
striped players. Striped players must be played on the front line of
kickoff or kickoff receive team if they are used. Striped players
may not advance the football under any circumstances. When a striped
player gains possession of the football it becomes a dead ball at
that spot, except for the enc zone where it becomes a touchdown,
safety, or touchback. Any violation of rules for striped players
will result in a 15 yard illegal participation penalty with the loss
of down. |
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| 6. |
Age Limit |
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Any player who has not reached their birthday before
August 1st of the current year as follows: |
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A. |
Pee Wee Division - 11th birthday |
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B. |
Minor Division - 13th birthday |
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C. |
Major Division - 14th birthday |
| League commissioner may
waive age requirements at his discretion so that all players get the
opportunity to play at their size and skill level. |
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| 7. |
Proof of age |
| All players must present a
copy of their birth certificate to league officials by August 15th. |
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| 8. |
Game Rules |
| Iowa High School rules will
be followed with the following exceptions: |
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A. |
All divisions will play 10 minute quarters. |
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B. |
Punting downs for minor division only!
FREE PUNT – Automatic 20 yard advancement of the
ball by referees. Ball cannot be moved inside the opponents 20
yard line. This must be declared by punting team and designated to
officials as "Free Punt"
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C. |
Field goals will have a point value of three. Extra
points kicks will have a point value of two. Runs or Pass for points
after will have a point value of one. |
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D. |
Game balls for PeeWee division will be Wilson TDJ.
Minor & Major division will use Wilson TDY. |
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E. |
All referee’s decisions are FINAL. No protests
allowed on the final outcome of the game. |
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| 9. |
Conduct |
| The Head coach of each team
is responsible for the conduct of their team, assistant coaches and
fans on and off the field. Coaches and players must stay between the
30 yards lines. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will be dealt with by
the League commissioner. CBYF coaches must never address each other
, an official, or referee in a negative manner! WE ARE ROLE MODELS
FOR OUR PLAYERS! |
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| 10. |
Playing time |
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All teams must have a playing time clip
board at all games. Every eligible player must play at least 6 plays
per half. One coach will be responsible for this rule at all games.
This clipboard must be available to the League commissioner or his
designated representative for review at any time. Violation of this
rule will result in forfeit. |
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| 11. |
Slaughter Rule |
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When a team is ahead by 21 points or
more, the team that is behind will receive the ball on the opponents
40 yard line after any score. If the difference in score drops below
21 points regular league rules will apply. |
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| 12. |
League Tiebreaker |
| A. |
Overall record |
| B. |
Head to Head record |
| C. |
Co-champions |
