Wilton Flag Football will follow the NFL FLAG Football Rules with a few changes created by our Wilton Coaches
1st/2nd Grade NFL Flag Rules and Wilton Rule Changes in RED
30X50 yard field
Junior Blue Football
20 minute halves, 5 minute halftime (Stop clock in final 2 minutes of each half for incomplete passes, out of bounds, turnovers & touchdowns)
All players must carry the ball twice per game
2 Coaches allowed on the field for offense and 1 coach on the field for defense
Offense has 30 seconds to hike the ball
Pitches are not allowed, all handoffs have to be direct handoffs, however a shovel pass forward is allowed
All passes have to be on or past the line of scrimmage
QB's are not eligible to run past the line of scrimmage with the ball to gain yardage, however a QB can hand the ball off to another player and that player is a dual threat to run or pass the ball.
Center can hike from the side or between the legs
Offenses have 4 downs to get a 1st down or score
Fumbled snap = Replay down and offense has 10 seconds to resnap ball
All rushers must wait until the QB touches the ball before rushing
All players are required to line up 7 yards off line of scrimmage, anyone can rush the passer without raising there hand
Each touchdown is 7 points, no extra points at this division
If the ball is spotted inside the 5 yard line for a 1st down or Touchdown the ball is moved back to the 5 yard like so the offense can run or pass. Officially at the 1st/2nd grade level there is not a no run zone.
Overtime Rules: we have a coin flip, winning team can go 1st or 2nd, the 1st team can go for 1pt from the 5 yard line or 2pts from the 10 yard line. Each team gets 1 chance to score, if the game is still tied repeat process until you have a winner
3rd/4th Grade NFL Flag Rules and Wilton Rule Changes in RED
30X50 yard field
Blue or Brown NFL Flag Football
20 minute halves, 5 minute halftime (Stop clock in final 2 minutes of half for incomplete passes, out of bounds, turnovers & touchdowns)
1 Coach allowed on the field for Offense only at the 3rd/4th grade division. Zero coaches are allowed on field for defense.
Center has to hike between the legs
Pitches are not allowed, all handoffs have to be direct handoffs, however a shovel pass forward is allowed
All passes have to be on or past the line of scrimmage
QB's are not eligible to run past the line of scrimmage with the ball to gain yardage, however a QB can hand the ball off to another player and that player is a dual threat to run or pass the ball.
QB has 7 seconds to throw the ball
Offense has 30 seconds to hike the ball
Offenses have 3 downs to get a 1st down or score
All players can line up on the line of scrimmage but all designated rushers must be 7 yards off line of scrimmage. Only a designated rusher can rush the QB and they have to raise their hand.
Each touchdown is 6 points, 2 point conversion from 10 yards(Run or Pass), 1 point conversion from 5 yards(Pass only)
Overtime Rules: we have a coin flip, winning team can go 1st or 2nd, the 1st team can go for 1pt from the 5 yard line or 2pts from the 10 yard line. Each team gets 1 chance to score, if the game is still tied repeat process until you have a winner
5th thru 12th Grade NFL Flag Rules and Wilton Rule Changes in RED
30X50 yard field
Brown Intermediate Football
20 minute halves, 5 minute halftime
1 Offensive Coach allowed on the field for 5th/12th, Defensive coach must coach from the sideline (Zero coaches on the field for Travel Games)
Center has to hike between the legs
Pitches are not allowed, all handoffs have to be direct handoffs, however a shovel pass forward is allowed
All passes have to be on or past the line of scrimmage
QB's are not eligible to run past the line of scrimmage with the ball to gain yardage, however a QB can hand the ball off to another player and that player is a dual threat to run or pass the ball.
Offense has 30 seconds to hike the ball
QB has 7 seconds to throw the ball
Offenses have 3 downs to get a 1st down or score
All players can line up on the line of scrimmage but all designated rushers must be 7 yards off line of scrimmage. Only a designated rusher can rush the QB and they have to raise their hand.
Each touchdown is 6 points, 2 point conversion from 10 yards(Run or Pass), 1 point conversion from 5 yards(Pass only)
Overtime Rules: we have a coin flip, winning team can go 1st or 2nd, the 1st team can go for 1pt from the 5 yard line or 2pts from the 10 yard line. Each team gets 1 chance to score, if the game is still tied repeat process until you have a winner.
Click on the Link Below to Open the NFL Flag Rules Document:
