PURPOSEThe purpose of the 7 vs 7 flag football within the JFLOCI is to provide an introduction to football that does not include full contact tackle, in addition to providing a non-contact season outside of the traditional JFLOCI tackle season.
PLAYING LEVELS
1. Every players Level will be based on their age on September 1 of the current season
8 Year - All players 8 years old by Sept 1 of the current season
9 and Under (9U) - Players 9 and under as of Sept 1 of current season. No players under 8 years old.
10 and Under (10U) - Players 10 and under as of Sept 1 of current season. No 8 year old players.
11 and Under (11U) - Players 11 and under as of Sept 1 of current season. No 9 year old players.
12 and Under (12U) - Players 12 and under as of Sept 1 of current season. No 10 year old players.
14 and Under (14U) - Players 14 and under as of Sept 1 of current season. No 11 year old players.
7 VS 7 FLAG GAME RULES
To start the game, the offensive team takes possession at the 45 yd. line or a location designated on modified fields. The offense has four (4) plays to cross the 20 yard line (or field designated first down location if using an approved, modified field.) Once a team crosses the first down location and achieves a first down, it has four plays to score a touchdown.
- Only 1 first down is awarded per possession unless granted by penalty.
- If the offense fails to score, the ball changes possession and the new offensive team starts on the 45 yard line (or field designated location if using an approved, modified field.)
- In the event of an interception, the ball is immediately dead.
- The defensive team receives 3 points and then possession at the 45 yard line.
- There is no kicking game.
- In the event of a dropped ball or “fumble”, the ball is IMMEDIATELY DEAD and retained by the offensive team.
SCORING
- Each touchdown = 6 points
- Interception = 3 points
- Extra points from 5 yard line = 1 point (no kicking)
- Extra point from 10 yard line = 2 points (no kicking)