PEAK LEAGUE OFFICIAL 8v8 COED FLAG FOOTBALL RULES

Flag Football plays under the guidelines of NCAA Football with these exceptions for 8 vs 8 Coed:

1. Beginning of game: There will be a meeting at the beginning of each game between the team captain and the referees that will have a coin toss and a discussion on rules, boundaries and sportsmanship. The team that wins the coin toss at the beginning of the game will have the choice of offense/defense or direction first half.

2. Ball: Each team must use a ball that is equal to or greater than the dimensions used in NCAA football. During each game, a total of only 2 game balls can be used, determined by each team before the game starts - basically you can use your own ball while on offense if you want to. Teams must keep the ball they want to use close to the sidelines so time is not wasted when searching for their game ball. Once the ball is set and about to be hiked, play will resume regardless of ball being used.

3.The Game: The offensive team takes possession of the ball at its 5-yard line and has 4 plays to cross each 20 yard cone. If the offense fails to get a first down or score, the ball changes possession and the new offensive team takes over at the line of scrimmage. If the offensive team wants to punt on 4th down they can.
Each time the ball is spotted, a cone will determine the offensive line of scrimmage and another cone will be placed 2 yards away as the defensive line of scrimmage. Teams change sides after the first 25 minutes. There will be a 5-minute half time. This is a non-contact game.

4. Huddles: Subs are not allowed in and out of the game during a “no-huddle” offense. Huddles are required for at least 5-10 seconds in order for a sub to come in so the defense recognizes new players on the field.

5. Players/Game Schedules: Teams must field a minimum of 7 players at all times. If at any time a team cannot have 7 players on the field then they must forfeit. There is a maximum of 6 males on the field at all times. There is no female maximum or male minimum. If a team fails to produce a full team at game time the team must forfeit unless otherwise agreed upon by both teams. Both teams can play a game with as many players as available just for fun! Official keeps official time.

6. Tied games: At the end of the game, a coin flip will determine first possession. The winner will be determined by the “penetration method.” (try not to giggle). The ball will start on the fifty-yard line. Each team will have 4 plays to drive towards the end zone. At the end of 8 plays whoever has penetrated farther will win. 

7. Timeouts: Each team has two 30-second timeouts each half. Officials can stop the clock at their discretion.

8. Scoring: Touchdown: 6 points, Extra Point: 1 point (played from 5 yard line) or 2 points (played from the 20 yard line).

9. Punts: On 4th down the offensive team can choose to punt the football. The receiving team may only catch/field the ball - no returns are allowed. The ball will be downed at the spot where the ball lands. The defensive team can not rush the punter and there are no fake punts allowed.

10. Offensive and Defensive lines: Both offensive and defensive lineman can NOT use their hands to block, 'swim', or push other players. Offensive lineman must play with their hands behind their back. There must be 3 offensive lineman at the beginning of the play - 1 offensive lineman may act as a tight-end and be eligible to catch the ball but must raise their hand before each play to signify to the ref that they're the eligible receiver. 2 defensive lineman are allowed to rush the quarterback as soon as the ball is snapped.

11. Penalties: All the standard NCAA penalties are applicable. Pass interference, holding, off-sides, roughing-the-passer, etc. On top of the normal NCAA rules there will also be flag guarding - which is a spot foul and 5 yard loss, and offensive players jumping in the air to avoid their flags getting pulled (basically another form of flag guarding) which is also a spot foul and 5 yard loss.

*All decisions by the refs are final.