Guidelines

TABLE of CONTENTS

Attachments ............................................. 3

Eligibility .................................................. 4

Contracts .................................................. 5

Playing Rules ........................................... 5

18 Point Rule ............................................ 6

18 Point Rule Procedures ......................... 7

18 or More Player Rule ............................ 9

18 Point Player Sheets .............................9

18 Point Rule Infractions ..........................10

CYFL Official ............................................10

Weigh-In Procedures ...............................10

Rule Violations .........................................11

Uniform and Equipment ...........................12

Uniform Numerals ....................................12

Game Ball ................................................12

Fields .......................................................12

Postponements and Cancellations ...........13

League Standings ....................................13

Recruiting ................................................13

Conduct of Coaches .................................13

Scouting ..................................................14

Spectator Admission Charge ...................14

Game Times ............................................14

Preview ...................................................14

Field Book ...............................................15

Miscellaneous ..........................................15

List Of Attachments

ATTACHMENT 1………………………………………… CYFL CONTRACT

ATTACHMENT 2 ……………………………………… 18 POINT PLAYER SHEET

ATTACHMENT 3 ……………………………………….. WEIGH-IN PROCEDURES

ATTACHMENT 4 ……………………………………….. CYFL SUSPENDED GAME INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT 5 …………………………………….… CYFL SCORE SHEET

ATTACHMENT 6 ………………………………………. CYFL CONTRACT BOOK INSTRUCTIONS

ATTACHMENT 7………………………………………... CYFL EJECTION REPORT

ELIGIBILITY

Minor League

1st Grade

Can not turn 8 by November 15 of same year

90 lb. opening weight limit

93 lb. week 4 allowance

2nd Grade

Can not turn 9 by November 15 of same year

95 lb. opening weight limit

98 lb. week 4 allowance

3rd Grade

Can not turn 10 by November 15 of same year

105 lb. opening weight limit

108 lb. week 4 allowance

Junior League

4th Grade

Can not turn 11 by November 15 of same year

115 lb. opening weight limit

118 lb. week 4 allowance

Major League

5th Grade

Can not turn 12 by November 15 of same year

125 lb. opening weight limit

128 lb. week 4 allowance

Varsity

6th Grade

Can not turn 13 by November 15 of same year

140 lb. opening weight limit

143 lb. week 4 allowance

No player may play for any other organized football program while participating on a CYFL team. Should a player leave a team during the season for any reason, he/she is ineligible to play for any other member team in the CYFL for the remainder of the season. A player becomes a member of a team when he/she submits a signed CYFL contract (see attachment 1).

The Executive Board may grant exceptions.

CONTRACTS

Uniform contracts (see attachment 1) will be distributed by the CYFL requiring the following information: date of birth, place of birth, name of school, present grade, social security number, and the player’s signature. Both parents must sign the contract attesting that the information listed thereon is correct. A copy of the player’s birth certificate and a recent photograph must accompany the contract. Any birth certificate copy turned in with any alterations will not be accepted and that player is ineligible to play until proof of age is verified. Violation of this rule could mean team expulsion from the CYFL. The CYFL Executive Board will have the final authority on all Uniform Contracts. Contracts are submitted to the CYFL at the league Preview Game. Contract books for each team are due at this time. Contract books are to be organized according to the CYFL Contract Book Instructions (see attachment 6). No contracts will be accepted after the second Monday in September.

PLAYING RULES

A.Ohio High School Federation Rules shall govern play, except as noted below.

B.Quarters shall be eight (8) minutes long, clock stopping. Grades 1, 2 and 3 will have 35 seconds to put the ball in play.

C.In the event of clock or watch failure, a running time of fifteen (15) minutes per quarter will be used.

D.Free substitution will be allowed.

E.Half-time intermission shall be ten (10) minutes long. Referees will notify each team two minutes before the second half begins.

F.F.Kicking Game - Point after attempts following touchdowns will be limited to either kicking attempts worth two (2) points or running / pass plays worth one (1) point, field goals attempts will be worth three (3) points. In the event the offense elects to kick (field goal or extra point), the offense must notify both the officials and the opponent as to their intent to kick. For all kicking tries in both the Minor and Junior Leagues (grades 1st – 4th) the offensive and defensive players must line up with their hands on their knees, in their respective positions. The defense is prohibited from rushing or any action to disrupt the attempt (i.e. shouting, jumping, etc). Any defensive action will be treated as a dead ball - encroachment foul, five yards or half the distance to the goal penalty assessed, and re-kick. At the snap of the ball, the offense will have three (3) seconds to get the kick under way. If the ball is not kicked within the three (3) second period, the officials will blow the ball dead and the play will be ruled an unsuccessful attempt. Any bad snap from the center, which results in the holder losing control of the ball, will stop the play immediately. Fake kicks are prohibited. This rule applies to all kicking attempts whether point after touchdowns or field goals. During kicking attempts in the Major League (5th grade) and the Varsity League (6th grade) the defense is permitted to attempt the block, with restrictions as defined following. During 5th grade play, the two (2) outer most defensive players on the line of scrimmage must take a pursuit angle around the outside edge of the offense in their attempt to block the kick. These two (2) outside defenders are prohibited from rushing the kick on through the A, B or C gap. During 6th grade play, four (4) defensive players are permitted to attempt the block. Like the 5th grade, the two (2) outer most defensive players on the line of scrimmage must take a pursuit angle around the outside edge of the offense in their attempt to block the kick. These two (2) outside defenders are prohibited from rushing the kick on through the A, B or C gap. In addition two (2) down defensive linemen, lined up outside the B gap, are permitted to rush and attempt to block the kick. At both the 5th and 6th grades, those defensive players not identified, as the rushing defenders must remain with their hands on their knees, in their respective positions. The offense is permitted to block the rush; however, the offensive units must line up with the normal offensive splits. No extra wide stances intended to widen the line will be permitted by the officials.

G.All ties are final, except in division games, championships and/or play-off games for the championship. In the event of a tie in these cases, the game will be played according to High School Rules pertaining to ties.

H.The CYFL Official shall rule on all other High School Rules that are not consistent with the purpose of the CYFL at the time of question regarding the rule.

I.There shall be no kickoffs at any grade level. The ball will be placed on the offense’s forty (40) yard line

J.Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 will have the option to move the ball down field twenty (20) yards on fourth down only, instead of punting. Position on fourth down must be on the 50-yard line or outside the 50-yard line.

K.No tackling above the shoulders will be permitted.

L.No walkie-talkies, cell phones, or any device capable of providing communication to the coaches from outside the designated team area by non- team players, shall be permitted to be used if it is used to direct, support, or help coach the game. Coaches are not permitted to use such devices and communicate with others in a coaching manner outside of the coaches and team area (designated area on the sideline between the 25 and 25 and at least 5 yards wide). Use of communication devices by a coach and his/her players is covered in the Ohio High School Federation Rules.

M.Grades 1, 2 and 3 will have restricted blitzing by defensive players that are within the offensive tackles and 3 yards off the ball. Anyone in this area will be required to be in a down position. Any defensive player outside this area can be standing up and blitz, i.e. rush forward, when the ball is snapped.

N.Grades 1, 2 and 3 may have coaches on the field with the players. Grades 1 and 2 may have two coaches on the field while the 3rd grade may have one only one. These coaches must stop coaching after the huddle breaks and be quiet. Defensive coaches must be behind the deepest defensive player a minimum of 10 yards. Offensive coaches must be behind the deepest offensive player by 10 yards. On field coaches may start talking, coaching once the ball is snapped, but are not permitted to physically interfere with the play.

18 POINT RULE

When a team scores a touchdown that causes that the score to be 18 points greater than the opposing team’s score, the 18 point rule goes into effect after the extra point attempt is completed. When a team scores a safety that causes that team to have a score 18 points or greater than the opposing team, the 18 point rules goes into effect immediately. After either the extra point attempt or the safety, the game will be stopped and an official time-out will be taken for the purpose of substituting key positions/players. The official's time out is provided to substitute 18 point players. Play then resumes with the 18 point substitutions (players / positions) in place. During the time-out, seven key positions / players will be removed from the game, namely: center, ends, quarterback and backfield on offense; nose tackle, defensive ends, two linebackers and two corners on defense. The official timeout will only be taken for the first 18 Point Team substitution. The substitutions are based on total players per team. Refer to “Offensive Rotation for 18 Point Rule” and “Defensive Rotation for 18 Point Rule Procedures”. After play resumes if the losing head coach believes a player is not suppose to be on the field or playing a certain position then that head coach may call a time out to question the opposing head coach. The time out is charged to the head coach that calls it. If the opposing head coach does indeed have a player or players on the field or in a position that are not in accordance with the CYFL substitution procedures, the time out will be charged to the opposing coach with the 18 point rule in effect.

18 POINT RULE PROCEDURES

There are 14 key positions/players that are to be listed on the player sheets and given to the opposing coach before each game. Those 14 key positions, seven on offense and seven on defense, must be listed as your regular starters, whether they start the game or not. Depending upon the number of players that a team has and how many players are identified on the 18 Point Sheet, the 14 key positions/players may not be allowed back in the game or in key positions after a team is winning by a margin of 18 points.

If a team has 11 players or more not listed on the 18-point sheet then only these players can be placed into the game on offense or defense. The 14 key positions/players that were removed from the game cannot go back into the game until after the 18 point margin has been reduced.

If a team does not have at least 11 available players to put into the game then, all of the players that are not on the 18-Point Sheet are to be put into the game, and then remaining positions are to be filled as directed below.

For these remaining positions on offense, only players listed in the defensive key positions can be used.

For these remaining positions on defense, only players listed in the offensive key positions can be used.

Any player listed on both an offensive key position and defensive key position will not be able to return to the game at all until the 18-point margin is reduced below 18 points.

Offensive Rotation for 18 point rule

11 Players: Q.B., running backs and fullback move to guard and tackle positions.

12 Players: Remove Q.B. from game, move running backs, fullback, and right end to guard and tackle positions.

13 Players: Remove Q.B. and center from the game, move running backs, fullback and right end to guard and tackle positions.

14 Players: Remove Q.B., center and fullback from the game, move remaining running backs and both ends to guard and tackle positions.

15 Players: Remove Q.B., center, fullback and right running back from the game, move remaining running back and both ends to guard and tackle positions.

16 Players: Remove Q.B., center, fullback, both running backs from the game, move both ends to the guard positions.

17 Players: Remove Q.B., center, fullback, both running backs and the right end from the game, move left end to left guard position.

18 Players and more: Refer to the 18 Players or More for 18 Point Rule.

ATTENTION: Any players removed or moved due to the 18 point lead can not return to their position until the 18 points have been reduced below those 18 points. Designated players are the right and left ends, right and left running backs, fullback, center and quarterback.

Defensive Rotation for 18 point rule

11 Players: Move left end to left tackle, right end to right tackle, left cornerback to right safety positions

12 Players: Remove left inside linebacker from the game, move left and right ends to tackle positions, and left and right cornerbacks to safety positions.

13 Players: Remove left and right inside linebackers from the game, move left and right ends to tackle positions, and left and right cornerbacks to safety positions.

14 Players: Remove left and right inside linebackers, and noseman from the game, move left and right ends to tackle positions, and left and right cornerbacks to safety positions.

15 Players: Remove left and right inside linebackers, noseman, and left cornerback from the game, move left and right ends to tackle positions, and right cornerback to safety position.

16 Players: Remove left and right inside linebackers, noseman, left and right cornerbacks from the game, move left and right ends to tackle positions

17 Players: Remove left and right inside linebackers, noseman, left and right cornerbacks and left end from the game, move right end to right tackle.

18 Players and more: Refer to the 18 Players or More for 18 Point Rule.

ATTENTION: Any players removed or moved due to the 18 point lead can not return to their position until the 18 points have been reduced below those 18 points. Designated players are: Right and left ends, right and left cornerbacks, right and left inside linebackers and noseman.

If a team has less than 18 players, refer to the Offensive Rotation for 18-point rule and the Defensive Rotation for 18 point rule. If a team has 18 players or more refer to the 18 Players or more for 18-point rule.

Any player removed from the game must remove their helmet while on the sideline.

18 OR MORE PLAYER RULE

A team that has 18 players or more will remove all 15 key positions/players listed on the 18-point sheet. This will be a total of 15 players or less. If some players are listed twice, i.e. once on defense and once on offense, then it will be less than 15 players. After a team removes their 15 key positions/players from the game, the remaining players not listed on the 18-point player sheet are to be placed into the game.

18 POINT PLAYER SHEETS

18 Point Sheet (see attachment 2) must be filled out and presented to the opposing head coach / representative during team weigh-ins at the scales.

Coaches who do not provide the opposing head coach an 18 Point Sheet before the teams have completed the weigh-ins will be assessed a 15-yard, unsportsmanlike penalty at the start of the game. The field manager will notify the game officials of the infraction prior to the start of the game.

The total number of players on the team must be shown on the sheet in the upper right hand corner. These sheets will be provided by the CYFL.

After players are removed from the game, they can’t return on offense or defense until the opposing team scoring either a touchdown or safety reduces the 18-point lead to less than 18 points. If a touchdown reduces the 18-point margin the substitution of key positions/players will not be done until after the extra point attempt is completed. If a safety reduces the 18-point margin the substitutions of key positions/players can be done immediately. An official time out will not be awarded to return the 18 Point Sheet players to their original positions.

18 POINT INFRACTIONS

The CYFL Executive Board will take action with any team or organization caught manipulating or deviating (such as starting second units, etc.) for the 18 Point Rule

To minimize or prevent violations of the 18 Point Rule the following penalties are imposed upon the Head coach and their organization involved in 18 Point Rule violations:

·1st infraction - Head coach will be suspended for the next game;

·2nd infraction - Head coach will be suspended for all remaining games of the current season and the organization will be fined $200.00

An 18 Point Rule infraction occurs when:

A Head Coach plays any player listed on the 18 Point Sheet in a position that is not in accordance with the 18 Point Rule Procedures, or if a Head Coach plays any player listed on an 18 Point Sheet when the player is not allowed to be on the field at all, and the violation of this rule was previously brought to the attention of the Head Coach whose team has the 18 Point Rule in effect for them.

A 2nd infraction will not be accredited within the same game as the 1st infraction. A minimum of two games will be required to reach this level of violation.

It is the head coach's responsibility to report an infraction to the CYFL if one occurs.

The 18-point rule is a CYFL exclusive rule. Officials may or may not be aware of this rule. Head coaches are advised to keep a copy of these rules present at all games.

CYFL OFFICIAL

A CYFL Official shall be designated by the home field team organization, if one is not present. He/she may act as an interpreter/mediator for CYFL rules and regulations. He/she shall be present for weigh-ins and late weigh-ins. The designated CYFL Official can not weigh-in their own team or act as a CYFL Official while coaching their team.

WEIGH-INS

Each member of each team will be weighed no later than thirty minutes prior to his or her scheduled playing time. The opening weight limits will be used for preview games and weeks 1, 2 and 3 of the regular season schedule. A 3-lbs.-weight allowance will be added to each grade’s opening weight limit for week’s 4, 5 and 6 as well as play-off and championship weekends.

A CYFL Official or game site field manager will conduct the weigh-ins. One representative from each team will be allowed to observe the weigh-ins.

Any player, who arrives after the weigh-in for his/her team has been conducted, will be subject to a weigh-in before he/she is eligible to play. The player’s head coach or designate must notify the CYFL Official or field manager and the head coach of the opposing team. It is then the prerogative of the opposing coach to waive a weigh-in for the latecomer. This rule applies anytime during the entire game.

The minimum equipment required for weigh-ins will be game jersey; pants with knee, thigh, hip and tail pads installed and socks. Anyone not in minimal equipment while on the scale will be ineligible to play.

Each organization will purchase a commercial scale recommended by the CYFL and a 50 lb. certified weight. Both the scale and the certified weight must be available at game times at their home field dates. The certified weight will be placed on the scale before each team arrives to the scale for weigh-ins. The slide bar will be set to that certified weight and then the scale will be adjusted so that the needle is floating. When the first team arrives at the scale for weigh-ins the certified weight will be removed and the slide bar will be set to the weight limit for weigh-ins. Weigh-ins will commence when the first team arrives at the scale. Team representatives need to be available prior to weigh-ins to observe the certified weight in use.

The certified weight will not be used after weigh-ins to verify the accuracy of the scale.

The scale furnished by the home field team is the final authority. If the scale needle rests against the top limit stop, that player is overweight and is ineligible for play. A floating scale needle does not constitute an overweight player. The needle must be in contact with the upper stop before a player is deemed overweight. If there any doubt, the CYFL official / field manager shall make the final decision while the player is standing on the scale.

If a player is overweight, they may weigh-in twice. The player shall not leave the weigh-in area for any reason prior to the second weigh-in. Shoes may be removed during weigh-ins. Players may not be stood on their heads in order to make weight.

Players may put on accessories such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatbands and protective padding after they have weighed in. Players must play in the equipment that they used when weighing in.

If a member of the CYFL Executive Board is conducting the weigh-ins, the presence of the opposing coach is not required at the weigh-ins. Players are not permitted to visit the scales to pre-weigh prior to the official team weigh-ins.

Under no conditions will a player be allowed to play if the player is overweight.

RULE VIOLATIONS

If any team official or player knowingly and willfully violates or attempts to violate any of the CYFL rules and regulations, the team may forfeit membership in the CYFL and all its games may be declared losses, including those already played.

The Executive Board will make the decision and their decision will be final. A team may be expelled from the CYFL with no refunds for any of the following:

A.Playing a player whom weighed out.

B.Playing a player whom has not turned in a legible and valid contract and birth certificate.

C.Playing a player who has not weighed-in.

D.Playing a player whom is ineligible for any reason.

UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT

Footwear Rubber or plastic molded cleats ONLY, either high or low. No screw on cleats of any type, metal tips, metal coverings, or metal in any form is permissible. (Tennis shoes are optional.)

Mouth Guards Rubber plastic mouth guards must be worn at all times during games. Colored, not clear, mouth guards are preferred, since these are more easily verifiable by the referees.

Uniforms Each player must wear the following to be eligible to play in any game: approved type shoes; athletic (sweat) socks; football pants with substantial tail, and knee pads, kidney and/or hip pads; substantial shoulder pads; jersey; and substantial helmet with face guard.

NOTE: Those items described above as “substantial” will be decided upon prior to game time by the CYFL Official. His/her judgement in this matter is final.

UNIFORM NUMERALS

Each player’s jersey shall be individually and distinctively marked. If two or more jerseys have the same numerals, some easily identifiable marking tape (tape, paint, dye, etc.) shall be added to each one

GAME BALL

The CYFL shall furnish a new ball to each team to be used during their home dates, including the preview.

Ball furnished will be the K-2 Wilson ball for the grades 1 through 5 and the TDJ Wilson ball for the 6th grade. Similar substitutes authorized as determined by the CYFL Board.

The team has the option of using their own ball on offense only, providing the ball is of legal size and weight and it meets with approval of both the CYFL Official and the opponent.

FIELDS

All fields shall be regulation size, flat, playable and lined.

The host team shall provide down-markers, ten (10) yard chains and sideline markers. Those teams that don’t have fenced area around the field must supply a roped-off area 20 feet from sidelines from goal line to goal line.

The home team will designate which side of the field they will occupy, and they will remain on that side the entire game.

POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS

Postponements and cancellations of games as well as schedule changes are the responsibility of the host team, with the approval of the President. As much prior notice as possible shall be given to all teams. The Executive Board reserves the right to determine whether a cancellation or postponement of a game is to be ruled a forfeit or non-forfeit. All Executive Board rulings are final.

LEAGUE STANDINGS

Cumulative points earned by each team shall determine the League standings. Three (3) points will be awarded for each division game won; no (0) points for non-division games; and no (0) points for a loss. If there are two divisions within a league, only division games will count for division standings. No points will be given for games played outside of division. There will be no ties for division games - OHSAA Rules will apply. Any ties for first place within a division will be broken based on head to head competition. In case of a 3 way or more ties for first place, OHSAA overtime rules will be used to determine the winner. These overtime games will be scheduled midweek of the week before the league championship games.

Grades 1 and 2 are non-competitive and will not compete for division or championship titles.

RECRUITING

Each member organization of the CYFL shall serve a specific school district by being a feeder system for its high school athletics and by providing opportunities for that district’s children to participate in youth football. Each community organization shall name the (1) one school district it serves and the high school into which it feeds. All members of that organization’s teams must reside in, or attend a private or parochial school in that school district. The CYFL prohibits try-outs of any kind for acceptance onto a team. The CYFL will officially announce when the first day of practice can be held for the season. No football conditioning or practice will be permitted until that time. Generally this is 4 weeks before Preview. The CYFL Executive Board must approve all exceptions. Sign-up for the fall season shall be conducted by March 31st. Completed CYFL contracts are to be turned in at Preview. No additional contracts will be accepted after the second Monday of September, at which time a final roster must be submitted.

CONDUCT OF COACHES

The Head Coach of each team is responsible for the behavior of his/her assistant coaches, players and spectators. All coaches, staff and players shall conduct themselves in a gentlemanly manner and stay within the twenty-five (25) yard lines. Arguing with the officials is prohibited and could result in expulsion from the area.

Any coach ejected from a game must leave the game facility immediately. That coach is then on probation for a one-year period. Any misconduct within that probationary period will result in an immediate termination by the CYFL.

The field manager must complete the Coach / Player Ejection Report (attachment 7) and submit it to the CYFL president.

Bad sportsmanship must first be handled at each team level. If it persists, the CYFL will rule on the severity with a maximum penalty of team expulsion. The CYFL Executive Board’s decision will be final.

SCOUTING

Any individual scouting an opposing team must be identifiable with the organization they represent. Coach’s shirt and/or hat or team colors with organization emblem or insignia should be openly visible.

All scouts must report to the field manager upon arrival to the game-site. Field managers will then direct the scouts to their designated scouting position.

Scouting or video taping can only be conducted from the spectator stands.

Individuals scouting on behalf of a coach must also be identifiable with the organizations they represent and must adhere to video taping restrictions.

Individuals scouting are not permitted within the coaches and players sidelines area. This is an area on the sideline, from the 25-yard line to the 25-yard line, and about 5 yards wide.

Individuals scouting should also be far enough away from the team to avoid hearing any conversations between the players and the coaches.

Violations of these rules can result in organization fines, game(s) suspension of the head coach, and possible game forfeiture against the team doing the illegal scouting.

SPECTATOR ADMISSION CHARGE

An admission charge of two dollars ($2.00) per person for ages 12 and over will be in effect at all CYFL sanctioned events. Children age 11 and under are admitted free. All coaches are required to pay. This includes cheerleading coaches. Players and cheerleaders are admitted free. Referees are admitted free.

GAME TIMES

Games will not be permitted to begin before the scheduled start times. The only exception to this may occur at CYFL sanctioned, and run, special events.

PREVIEW

A Preview will be held each year. Each team shall play a full running clock game consisting of two, 22-minute halves with a 10 minute halftime timeout. The clock will not stop during the halves unless an injury occurs that prevents a player form getting off the field within a reasonable amount of time.

There will be weigh-ins at the League Preview.

Spectator admission charge for Preview games is the same as the regular season. A charge of two dollars ($2.00) per person will be charged for admission to the event. Children 11 and under are admitted free. All coaches will pay. This includes cheerleading. Players and cheerleaders are admitted free. Officials are admitted free. The CYFL shall retain the full amount collected at the gate. The host team shall retain the concession profits.

The CYFL officials will tell each coach when they are ready to start weigh-ins and the review their team contract book. Head coaches / team representatives are required to bring their players to the weigh-ins site in alphabetical order, a to z, with their contract book completed and ready for review. All players should not be wearing their helmets. The line will stop in front of the weigh-in station facing the official’s Preview station. The team representative is required to stay at the front of the line while their players are being reviewed and will maintain their team in proper order and keep the players in line, prevent players from crowding the Preview station, and allow only one player at a time to step up to the Preview Station. The team representative should be able to answer questions concerning the contract book. The team representative will hand-over their contract book at that time to the Preview official. One player at a time will step forward for review. The player should not be wearing their helmet. The CYFL official will look over that player's paperwork, look at the player's picture and the player for validation, and may ask the player a question or two. When the CYFL official has completed reviewing the player’s paperwork the player will be instructed by the CYFL official to advance to the scale for weigh-ins.

FIELD BOOK

Each organization is required to have a CYFL Field Book present for all weigh-ins. The CYFL Field Book will contain the current Rules and Regulations, the CYFL Weigh In Procedures (attachment 3) and additional copies of the CYFL Suspended Game information sheet (attachment 4), the CYFL Score Sheet (attachment 5), the 18 Point Payer Sheet (attachment 2) and the CYFL Ejection Report (attachment 7).

MISCELLANEOUS

A.The standardized CYFL gate sign must be posted at each field entrance.

B.In the event that referees do not arrive by game time, the CYFL Official will appoint referees after a fifteen (15) minute waiting period, with possible equal representation for both teams.

C.No alcoholic beverages will be permitted within 1,000 yards of the playing field.

D.Tailgate parties are prohibited at game field locations. All tailgating must be conducted at a neutral site. A $100 fine plus any associated clean-up costs will be imposed against any organization committing the infraction.

E. Only team coolers with water and/or Gatorade and ice will be permitted in the gate and only when identified by a head coach. The host team will be responsible for inspecting team coolers. No other coolers will be permitted in the gate.

F.The CYFL suggests that the host team alert their local Life Squad in case there is an emergency on game days.

G.The CYFL President shall have discretionary power in enforcing the Rules and Regulations of the CYFL.

H.There will be weigh-ins at all CYFL sanctioned events.

I.One 5th grade player on a team will classify that team as a 5th grade team. 3rd grade players may play on a 4th grade team, but a 4th grade player cannot play on a 3rd grade team.

J.No player wearing a cast, splint, brace or immobilizer of any type or of any material will be permitted to participate in any league play. Tape is the only support allowed.

K.After a safety is scored, instead of kicking the ball from the twenty yard line, the official shall move the ball an additional 20 yards to the 40 yard line and play shall resume from there.

L.All tiebreakers shall start at the twenty-yard line for the first series. If neither or both teams score during the first series, all additional series shall start at the 10-yard line.

M.Each organization is expected to support the other organization's concessions. Team or cheerleading squad team drinks are not to be brought into the game site. Team drinks should be purchased at the concession stand where the team is playing. This rule also pertains to the cheerleading squads. Teams that are caught not supporting the other organization concessions by providing their own team drinks or concessions while visiting the other fields will have their organization fined by the CYFL. The cost charged for team drinks at all locations shall be $.45

N. No pets are allowed at CYFL sanctioned events to include the game field, the designated spectator’s areas, or any area designated for team warm ups.