Football canada is the governing body for amateur canadian football. To order a copy of the tackle rulebook, please contact your provincial governing body. If you just want to know how to play and a basic explanation of the rules, visit the beginners hub. Hurdling is an attempt by a player to jump hurdleby leading with 1 foot, both.
Football rules and regulations pdf fifa rule book 2020. For the love of lombardi, go outside and play some thanksgiving touch football. The content of this book includes sport related definitions, general rules and specific rules for playing 5v5 and 7v7 as. Rules simplified and illustrated for basketball and football are published annually. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. In the us, a group of local and state directors oversee the operations of the sports governing body, the united states flag and touch football league usftl. It is canada s representative member of the international federation of american football ifaf, the worlds governing body for american football, although it focuses primarily its own canadian form of the game. While the nirsa flag football rules book is utilized as the basis for rules on most college campuses, many institutions have modified select rules to better reflect their unique. And the pocket size of the guide makes it easy to consult at games, whether youre a coach, instructor, official, player, or fan of flag and touch football.
We currently have the new tackle football rulebook for sale through our office. Amateur tackle rule book changes for 2018 football canada. The nfl, the ncaa, and the eternal football rules debate. A beginners explanation of the laws canadian football. Teams may use their own football during the game or, if they agree, one game ball may be used by both teams. Rule 5 kicking section 1 definitions 2019 official. Comparison of american and canadian football wikipedia. The book is really good on the job it proposes itself to do, which is describe the rules of flag football as the usftl sees it. The manual also offers summaries on fouls and penalties, youth football rules, and 4 on 4 football rules, and it presents the 10 commandments for clinicians and observers.
In its new 17th edition, the nirsa rules book and manual provides you with the latest rule changes and updates for sport. Specific references to mens and womens games have been removed. Tony trad discusses the 8th edition rules and the changes made to starting a match. Frederick socials sports rules and regulations coed two hand touch footall revised on 512 page 4 of 9 illegal contact this is a twohand touch league. It is a tedious reading though, and some of the rules could have gained a better explanation instead of just stating the rule used. Tfo touch football rule case book english versionmar 2010. The field shall be 35 yards long towards a common goal line and 40 yards wide.
If while in the act of conceding a safety touch, a team deliberately, in the judgment of the official, commits a holding infraction, the score shall count and the penalty applied at the point where the ball is next put into play. Tony trad discusses the 7 metre change in the 8th edition touch football rules. For formatting, please do not use all caps for titles. The nirsa rules book and officials manual is revised biannually. The rule regarding last touch of the ball before leaving the play of field, rather than american football s last possession rule, makes the onside kick more likely to be successful as well. In 1971 football canada established the first touch football committee and organized fifteen new leagues in ontario, maritimes and british columbia as part of the canadian touch football association. Please click here for the touch football australia rules 7th edition, as used in all division from years 5 to 12 in all touch football act jnr competitions and in all touch football act snr competitions. Following those rules, football canada touch rule book will be utilized issue. Page 15 tudor games company is making games and hobby products for new generations of sports electric football s ancestry can be traced all the way. Aug 30, 2019 whenever a new football league launches, like the aaf or xfl, it does not consider it an option to simply adopt the nfls rule book. Consideration of liability issues in 7on7 football.
Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. In 1979, football canada added the discipline of touch to it mandate of developing amateur football. This rulebook has not been updated for rule changes over the last several. Rule 3 scoring section 2 definitions 2019 official.
The canadian rule and casebook regina touch football inc. Rule 5 kicking 2019 official cfl rulebook on cfldb. Knowing the league rules and being able to advise team members as to their. Tudor games electric football oficial rules and assembly pdf. New release featuring an introduction by football albertas executive director, tim enger. For those not interested in such details, a booklet titled canadian touch. The book was first published in 1983 and this latest version, the 19th edition, is the culmination of two years of work by the nirsa flag football. Apr 16, 20 20 usa football youth football rules book usa football on. For those not interested in such details, a booklet titled canadian touch football. These books make use of illustrations and diagrams to clearly explain situations which might otherwise be. To begin a game, a team will kick off from its own 45yard line or, if on a. On behalf of the international football association board, fifa publishes the laws of the game in english, french, german and spanish.
This rule book constitutes the major text required to understand and administer the complete set of rules governing the game of flag football in canada. Touch football rule and case book iii introduction this rule book constitutes the major text required to understand and administer the complete set of rules governing the game of touch football in canada. This rule book constitutes the major text required to understand and administer the complete set of rules governing the game of touch football in canada. Touch football bc promotes the sport of touch football in bc. Book table of contents author excerpts book nirsa, the leader in collegiate recreationwith a membership serving over 8 million studentsprovides. Flag football rule book v introduction this rule book constitutes the major text required to understand and administer the complete set of rules governing the game of flag football in canada. If youre after an indepth explanation of a rule, check out the rules book. John dorego, ottawa rules committee interim, kingston rule book editor. Every two years, softball canada publishes a revised version of its official rulebook, which is distributed to all new umpires and sold to the general public through softball canada s provincialterritorial association offices. The cfl official rule book is published annually by the canadian football league. Womens football on vancouver island consists of two leagues.
Due to color differences in monitors, the colors on this site are for reference only. Football canada has decided on rule changes for the upcoming edition of the canadian amateur rule book for tackle football. Played by men, women, and children of all ages, touch football can be easily adapted for all ages and abilities. Attacking players having surrendered possession are not required to retire 5 metres until they effect the first touch as the new defending team. Oct 03, 2014 ninh explains the basic rules of cfl canadian football. Statistics, photos, playbooks, dating, games and movies. The changes are for immediate distribution and implementation. Adult mens flag football league rules and regulations. Touch football is currently played under the 8th edition rules. Chairman ron hallock manitoba football officials association secretary shannon donovan. Women from all occupations and fitness levels have taken up this exciting sport.
Click here for a summary of the rule changes for 20192020. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. Touch football is a simple sport that everyone can learn and play. Official touch football rules touch football is conducted under the rules of touch football australia, unless otherwise stated, in conjunction with the sacssgsa rules. Additional timing changes on play clock approved in high school foo. Watch this short tutorial video guide on how canadian football is played and how the. The most complex coaching job in canadian football is said by whom. Frederick socials sports rules and regulations coed two hand touch footall revised on 512 page 1 of 9 coed two hand touch football rules and regulations cancellations due to inclement weather, any cancellations will be posted on our website or you can call our main line at. Where the word illegal appears in this rule book, it is an institutional term of art pertaining strictly to actions that violate nfl playing rules.
Adult mens flag football league rules and regulations rules and regulations. Accept a kickoff from the 25yard line of the team who conceded the safety touch. Touch football and wheelchair touch football the canadian rule. When a team obtains possesion by virtue of the dropped ball advantage, the first touch effected counts as zero, the second touch as one, the third touch as two and so forth. It offers updated information for officials, including instruction on proper mechanics for threeperson and fourperson crews. The two longer boundary lines are called touch lines. Any place in the canadian amateur football rule book where the term 12 players is used, substitute the term 6 players. Additional copies of this rule book can be obtained by contacting touch football canada at 1 866 7493721. Please note these rules have been simplified for the benefit of the completion, for all rules see website link on last page.
Nevertheless, we recommend that you read through the simplified guide to football rules and regulations beforehand. Touch football rules book 7th edition act juniors sportstg. Electric football can be as simple as lining up you will likely find some bases that give you the your team against your family or friends or as desired result with very little tweaking necessary. When a team kicks the ball to its opponents by means of a place kick to begin a game, a half, or immediately following a convert attempt or safety touch. The football handbook also includes the rules for flag football and touch football. If an optional qb plays one week but not the next, this rule still applies. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. It is not meant to connote illegality under any public law or the rules or regulations of any other organization. All teams intending to join the league must register through the local and state directors.
Apr 09, 2020 football canada tackle football rule book changes. Cfl for permitting us to model our rules on the rules that govern their tackle game. This is a section that provides an opportunity to download the official rule book. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. All the imagesdiagrams in the book are in black and white and pretty boring overall. Rule 1 the game, field, players and, equipment answer rule level 1.
New leagues always come with rule adaptations designed to. The book also isnt close to complete and misses some pretty important stuff like the many various ways a safety can be accomplished. The canadian rule book for flag football bc community football. Official site of the canadian amateur football association. Changes in official flag and touch football rules for 2019. Includes information about tackle, touch, and flag football as well as news, photos, and information about their programs. Hurdling is an attempt by a player to jump hurdleby leading with 1 foot, both feet. Touch is played 7aside on a 110 x 65 yard field in competitive leagues and smaller for recreational leagues and youth. Touch football rules book 7th edition act juniors sportstg, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news and events for the act juniors, on sportstg, the home of grassroots sport. Touch football rule book introduction this rule book constitutes the major text required to understand and administer the complete set of rules governing the game of touch football in canada. Football canada flag and touch football rulebooks and resources.