7 on 7 Elite Air Raid Rules

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Rules and Regulations Who is Eligible- 15 years and Under*If
under 13 parent must sign waiver.
Players must be 11-15. PSH must have a paid registration for the Player before the
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standard football cleats with rubber or plastic soles. No metal spikes are allowed!
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include Jerseys. Flags will be provided on game day.
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a fumble/dead ball. The 4 second count remains in effect FoulsReceiver/Ball carrier is legally down when touched below
on snaps. the neck with one or both hands. (Excessive force by shoving, pushing, or striking a
blow will be penalized by automatic first down and 5 yards. Player will be expelled
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If the referee sees that the clock has exceeded 4 seconds, he waits until the play is
over (the play is not blown dead) then brings the ball back to the original line of
scrimmage with a loss of down Defensive Pass Interference will be a spot foul (1st
down at the spot)
Responsibility to avoid contact is with the defense. There will be No chucking, or
deliberate bumping or grabbing. These actions will result in a “tack on” penalty at
the end of the play (5 yard penalty) Offensive pass interference is the same as
defensive pass interference, Loss of down Interceptions may be returned however;
defensive players may not block anyone subsequent to an interception. It is a
touchdown and point after attempt should ensure.
Offensive team is responsible for retrieving and returning the ball to the previous
spot or the new scrimmage spot. Clock does not stop and any delay by offensive in
retrieving and returning the ball to the previous spot or the new scrimmage spot.
Clock does not stop and any deal by offense in retrieving and returning the ball to
the previous spot or the new scrimmage spot. Clock does not stop and any delay by
offense in retrieving and returning the ball to the Referee will result in a delay of
game and will be a 5-yard penalty from the succeeding spot.
No Taunting or Trash Talking-This will result in a 5-yard penalty or
expulsion if flagrant or repeated.
Fighting-The Player(s) involved will be ejected from the game. If a team fight
occurs, the teams involved will be ejected from the game.
Volunteer Coaches Coaches may go onto the field to call a play, but once
the play is in motion the
Coach must be COMPLETELY OFF THE FIELD! All coaches must be registered
as a Coach with Play Sports Hawaii. Coaches must stay on their own sideline.
Coaches will not be allowed to coach their team from the opposing team’s sideline.
Each team will only be allowed a total of 4 Coaches/Personnel on the sidelines of any
Championship/Consolation Game. A coach cannot decide to pull a team from
participation during the season. If the coach cannot continue, a new coach will be
assigned to the team until the end of the season.Field
Length 50 Yards
Field Width-160 feet End Zone 10 yards deep
Dimensions- Field
Football-Each Team will use its own ball during offensive possession. Teams
may use either High School or Middle school standard size footballs.
Moving the Ball- No kicking or punting.
No running plays, only passes are
allowed.
The offensive center is not an eligible receiver (All teams must have a Center...The
Center may be any player) The center is responsible for establishing the succeeding
spot as designated by the Referee. The center will be responsible for setting or repositioning the Referee’s beanbag at the end of game. The Center Must snap the
ball between his legs!
Possession always begins at the 5-yard line at the right hash. No Passer may run
with the ball. The team has 4 downs to make a 1st down. The 1st down mark is at
Mid-field (25yd line). If a 1st down is achieved, the offense has 4 downs to score.
All passes must be FORWARD! A pass caught behind the line must be forward. The
only laterals that will be allowed will be laterals that occur after the completion of a
forward pass. If a forward pass does not cross the LOS and before the 4 second
count has expired, a defensive player tags the ball carrier in the end zone.
Scoring- 6 Points for a TD, 1 point for PAT from 5 yard line, 2 point PAT from
10 yard line (interception on PAT is dead ball) Official score is kept by referee.
Overtime Rules-Whoever wins the coin toss will select Offense or Defense.
The Offensive team starts at midfield and has 4 plays to score. If the offense scores,
they win the game. If the defense stops the offense from scoring, the defense wins
the game.
Time-Two 25 minute halves (continuous clock for each half No Time Outs
(Exception injuries. All games will halt until injured player(s) can be safely removed
from the field. 5- minute halftime
Player Injury-A league Commissioner has the discretion to suspend play for
the protection of an injured player. If a player is bleeding or has an open wound,
that player will be directed to leave the game and properly bandage the wound. A
player with any bloodstained clothing or bandage must remove the stained or
saturated material prior to re-entering the game.
Inappropriate Conduct 1. The Play Sports Hawaii Commissioners have
the authority to assist the
referee if there is a ruling on the field that needs to be confirmed or clarified.
The Commissioners ruling are final. 2.
If a parent or spectator enters the field
of play for any reason, the game will
immediately stop and that team will forfeit the game. 3.
If the referee witnesses
intentional tackling, elbowing, cheap shots, blocking
or any other inappropriate conduct, the game will be stopped and the player
will be ejected from the game. No appeals. The referee’s ruling is final. 4.
Offensive or confrontational language is illegal. Referees have the right to
determine offensive language. The referee will give one warning. If it
continues, the player or players involved will be ejected from the game. 5.
Players may not physically or verbally abuse an opponent or referee. 6. Ball
Carriers must make an effort to avoid defenders with an established
position. 7.Defenders cannot run through the ball carrier to pull flags. 8.
Spectators must also adhere to good sportsmanship. They should yell to
cheer on the players, not to harass referees, coaches or other teams. Keep all
comments clean and profanity free. Harassing any player, coach, referee or
opposing team spectator may result in ejection from the game site and/or game
forfeiture for your team.
9.
Every effort should be made to compliment all players, not just one child or
team.
10. Spectators cannot road the sidelines during any game. They must stay well
behind the coaches and are not allowed to speak to any players on the field. If
parents or spectators do not follow this rule, it could be grounds for game forfeiture.
Spectators are required to keep field’s safe and kid friendly. Keep younger children
and equipment such as coolers, chairs and tents away from the sidelines.
11. Drinking of alcoholic beverages at practices and games are prohibited.
Seeding for Playoff Games The seeding for the Playoff Games will be
based on Win/Loss/Tie record. If teams
are tied in standings, we will figure seeding on a point system based on win/loss/tie
record, head to head results and Points Allowed.
Note: Inclement Weather In the event the games are cancelled due to
inclement weather, the head coach will be notified by email to check the website the
morning of the game. Coaches are responsible for notifying their team.
If regular season games or playoff games are cancelled due to inclement Weather,
Play Sports Hawaii will make every effort possible to schedule a makeup game. If a
makeup game cannot be scheduled for the playoff games, the top 4 teams in each
division will proceed to the Semi-Final/Championship games. The remaining teams
will play in the consolation bracket. No refunds will be issued if the games are
cancelled due to Inclement Weather, Natural Disaster, etc., if Play Sports Hawaii is
unable to schedule a makeup game.
Play Sports Hawaii reserves the right to add, change, delete or modify any rules as
deemed necessary for the overall improvement of the league and/or to address any
safety issues, at any time.