LEAGUE RULES
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2023 CAA/South Georgia Football
Revised June 2023
Control Date on SEPTEMBER 1
All rules not covered in our rule book will adhere to
Official High School Football Rules
2023 8U CAA/South Georgia Football
SECTION 1: GAME INFORMATION
PLAYING FIELD: 80 yd. field (mandatory)
PENALTY DISTANCE: Only applies on 80 yd. field a 15 yd. infraction will be assessed at 10 yds
GAME BALL: K2 or equivalent
GAME CLOCK: 8 minute quarters regulation clock
MERCY RULE: If at the half, one team is down by 24+ points, the 3rd and 4th quarter will be played on a running clock. If score drops to 18 pts then regular clock rules will apply.
OFFICIALS: A minimum of 3 officials will be required per game
RULES FOR PLAY: There is no contact with any player once the quarterback starts their cadence.
- The ball must be snapped within 45 seconds after the “ready for play” signal is given.
- 2 coaches allowed on the field
- Coaches must be at least 10 yds. behind the deepest back and may not physically or verbally direct players once the offensive team has lined up and started their cadence.
Penalty: 1st offense= verbal warning
2nd offense= Unsportsmanlike conduct-10 yd. penalty
NO PLAYER CAN LINE UP OR BLITZ OVER THE CENTER
KICKOFF: Beginning of the game a coin toss will determine who has possession.
- No kickoffs the ball will be placed on the 25 yd. line on 80 yd. field (15 yds. From midfield on a 100 yd. field)
PUNTING: No punting is allowed in this age group instead the ball will be marked off 20 yds.
EXTRA POINT: The ball will be spotted on the 13 yds. from the goal post for extra point
EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT MUST BE AT 3 YARDS FROM LINE OF SCRIMMAGE
* Extra point will consist of 2 points for kick and 1 point for running or passing
* Extra point will be made from a kicking block.
* Rush is not allowed. It is legal to block the kick from the line of scrimmage.
If the holder drops the ball while the kicker is approaching the attempt is no good
FIELD GOAL: THE BALL MUST BE SPOTTED WITH ACCORDANCE TO THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE AND THE GOAL POST
* ATTEMPT MUST BE AT LEAST 3 YARDS FROM LINE OF SCRIMMAGE
* Rush is not allowed. It is legal to block the kick from the line of scrimmage
* If the holder drops the ball while the kicker is approaching the attempt is no good
AFTER A SAFETY: The ball will be marked on the 25 yard line.
SECTION 2: OVERTIME WILL HAVE A MAXIMUM OF 1 POSSESSIONS NO EXCEPTIONS
* Overtime will start with a coin toss to decide possession
* The winner of the toss shall be given the choice of defense or offense first, or of designating the end of the field at which the ball will be put into play. Each overtime period will be played at the end of the field that is designated at the coin toss.
* Ball will be placed on the 15 yd line with each team getting a series.
Overtime: If one team outscores the other after both teams have had a possession, that team wins. If at the end of the overtime period, the score is still tied as a result of no team scoring, then the team with the deepest penetration will be determined the winner. If the game is still tied after both teams have had a possession and both scored, the game ends in a tie no exceptions
SECTION 3: WEIGHT LIMIT
WEIGHT LIMIT: 100.9 lbs. max for backs/ball carriers, & receivers – (i.e. 101.0 overweight)
* Minimum weigh in will be in football pants
* Any player can be weighed 30 minutes prior to game time. If a player is late they will still be required to weigh in.
* Scale should be placed in close proximity to the field.
* All weigh-ins must be finalized prior to first game
* If a player falls below the weight restrictions please send an email to notify the board
DOWN LINEMAN: Players who are over the weight limit to be a ball carrier will be designated by an orange dot on the back of their helmet. Any player who is over weight limit will play in a down lineman position only and will not be allowed to advance the ball for any situation.
* MUST LINE UP TACKLE TO TACKLE ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE IN A 3 POINT OR 4 POINT STANCE ON DEFENSE. OVERWEIGHT LINEMEN MAY LINE UP IN A 2 POINT STANCE ON OFFENSE FROM TACKLE TO TACKLE.
* Defensive lineman with an orange sticker may not line up outside of the outside shoulder of the offensive tackles.
* Penalty 1 warning per team then unsportsmanlike penalty will occur
* Lineman with an orange sticker may NOT advance the ball for any situation.
** A down lineman may punt or kick the ball but cannot advance the ball. Example: Bad Snap
* Offensive linman positions can be in a 2, 3, or 4 point stance and should be detailed as follows: T G C G T
** There will only be allowed 5 orange stickered linemen on offense and defense (tackle to tackle), and only 4 defensive linemen allowed at the 8U division as per the no lining up over the center rule.(DT DG DG DT)
SECTION 4: PRACTICE, SCHEDULING, ROSTERS, UNIFORMS, AND CONDUCT
PRACTICE: Official 1st day of legal practice will be the last week of July. Official 1st day of full contact will be August 1st of each year.
SCHEDULING: The executive board will do the entire league Scheduling. The regular season is the 2nd week of Sept. to the end of October. The executive board will send a master schedule to the Football Association; however each agency is responsible for making sure they have officials.
ROSTERS:
* Rosters must be completed a 2 weeks prior to the first game with players name, jersey number, and date of birth. Any other changes with the weight limit or number changes to rosters must be sent out to CAA Board of Directors.
* IF A TEAM FALLS BELOW 16 PLAYERS, THEN MORE PLAYERS MAY BE ADDED ONLY UNTIL THE 4TH GAME OF THE SEASON WITH THE APPROVAL OF AT LEAST 3 CAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
* At time of registration, players and parents must be made aware the weight limit rules and exceptions are strictly for regular season. Post season play (weight and age cut off dates) will be regulated by the official GRPA rules in relation to district and state play. (I.e. Overweight players may not be allowed to play in the post-season games.) A team may attend other outside tournaments in which their rules will apply.
CONDUCT: All coaches, managers, and players are to conduct themselves in an orderly manner in all games and in all situations; failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action and/or suspension from the sport(s) according to the seriousness of the offense. The CAA/SGYFL Executive board will determine this. Any coach, player, or spectator found guilty of cursing or abusing any official or causing embarrassment to the league will be suspended for one calendar year. Each coach will be expected to control the team’s spectators.
UNIFORMS: The league does not wish to create a burden on any of its members, however all teams will be required to wear uniforms with the proper safety equipment while playing. The rule for specified numbers of positions is waived.
2022 10U CAA/South Georgia Football
SECTION1: PLAYING FIELD AND GAME INFORMATION
PLAYING FIELD: 80 yd. field (mandatory)
PENALTY DISTANCE: Only applies on 80 yd. field a 15 yd. infraction will be assessed at 10 yds.
GAME BALL: K2 or equivalent, TDJ IS NOW ACCEPTABLE
GAME CLOCK: 8 minute quarters regulation clock
MERCY RULE: If at the half, one team is down by 24+ points, the 3rd and 4th quarter will be played on a running clock. If score drops to 18 pts then regular clock rules will apply.
OFFICIALS: A minimum of 3 officials will be required per game
RULES OF PLAY: There is no contact with any player once the quarterback starts their cadence.
* The ball must be snapped within 35 seconds after the "ready for play" signal is given.
* 1 coach allowed on the field. The Coach must be at least 10 yds behind the deepest back and may not physically or verbally direct players once the offensive team has lined up and started their cadence.
* Penalty: 1st offense= verbal warning
2nd offense= Unsportsmanlike conduct-10 yd. penalty
KICKOFF: Beginning of the game a coin toss will determine who has possession. NO KICKOFF FOR 10U FOOTBALL. The ball will be placed on the 25 yd. line on 80 yd. field.
PUNTING: NO PUNTING ALLOWED FOR 10U , INSTEAD, BALL WILL BE MARKED OFF 20 YARDS FROM LINE OF SCRIMMAGE
EXTRA POINT: The ball will be spotted on the 13 yds. from the goal post for extra point
* Attempt must be at 3 yds. from line of scrimmage.
* Consists of 2 points for kick and 1 point for running or passing
* From a kicking block.
* Rush is not allowed. It is legal to block the kick from the line of scrimmage
* If the holder drops the ball while the kicker is approaching, the attempt is no good
FIELD GOAL: THE BALL MUST BE SPOTTED WITH ACCORDANCE TO THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE AND THE GOAL POST
* ATTEMPT MUST BE AT LEAST 3 YARDS FROM LINE OF SCRIMMAGE
* Rush is not allowed. It is legal to block the kick from the line of scrimmage
* If the holder drops the ball while the kicker is approaching the attempt is no good
AFTER A SAFETY: THE BALL WILL BE MARKED ON THE 25 YARD LINE.
SECTION 2: OVERTIME WILL HAVE A MAXIMUM OF 1 POSSESSIONS NO EXCEPTIONS
* Overtime will start with a coin toss to decide possession
* The winner of the toss shall be given the choice of defense or offense first, or of designating the end of the field at which the ball will be put into play. Each overtime period will be played at the end of the field that is designated at the coin toss.
* Ball will be placed on the 15 yd line with each team getting a series.
Overtime: If one team outscores the other after both teams have had a possession, that team wins. If at the end of the overtime period, the score is still tied as a result of no team scoring, then the team with the deepest penetration will be determined the winner. If the game is still tied after both teams have had a possession and both scored, the game ends in a tie no exceptions
SECTION 3: WEIGHT LIMIT
WEIGHT LIMIT: 125.9 lbs max for backs/ball carriers, & receivers (i.e. 126.0 overweight)
* Minimum weigh in will be in football pants
* Any player can be weighed 30 minutes prior to game time. If a player is late they will still be required to weigh in.
* Scale should be placed in close proximity to the field.
* All weigh-ins must be completed prior to first game
* If a player falls below the weight restrictions please send an email to notify the board
DOWN LINEMAN: Players who are over the weight limit to be a ball carrier will be designated by an orange dot on the back of their helmet. Any player who is over weight limit will play in a down lineman position only and will not be allowed to advance the ball for any situation.
* MUST LINE UP TACKLE TO TACKLE ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE IN A 3 POINT OR 4 POINT STANCE ON DEFENSE. OVERWEIGHT LINEMEN MAY LINE UP IN A 2 POINT STANCE ON OFFENSE FROM TACKLE TO TACKLE.
* Defensive lineman with an orange sticker may not line up outside of the outside shoulder of the offensive tackles.
* Penalty 1 warning per team then unsportsmanlike penalty will occur
* Lineman with an orange sticker may NOT advance the ball for any situation.
** A down lineman may punt or kick the ball but cannot advance the ball. Example: Bad Snap
* Offensive linman positions can be in a 2, 3, or 4 point stance and should be detailed as follows: T G C G T
** There will only be allowed 5 orange stickered linemen on offense and defense (tackle to tackle)
SECTION 4: PRACTICE, SCHEDULING, ROSTERS, UNIFORMS, AND CONDUCT
PRACTICE: Official 1st day of legal practice will be the last week of July. Official 1st day of full contact will be August 1st of each year.
SCHEDULING: The executive board will do the entire league Scheduling. The regular season is the 2nd week of Sept. to the end of October. The executive board will send a master schedule to the Football Association; however each agency is responsible for making sure they have officials.
ROSTERS:
* Rosters must be completed a 2 weeks prior to the first game with players name, jersey number, and date of birth. Any other changes with the weight limit or number changes to rosters must be sent out to CAA Board of Directors.
* IF A TEAM FALLS BELOW 16 PLAYERS, THEN MORE PLAYERS MAY BE ADDED ONLY UNTIL THE 4TH GAME OF THE SEASON WITH THE APPROVAL OF AT LEAST 3 CAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
* At time of registration, players and parents must be made aware the weight limit rules and exceptions are strictly for regular season. Post season play (weight and age cut off dates) will be regulated by the official GRPA rules in relation to district and state play. (I.e. Overweight players may not be allowed to play in the post-season games.) A team may attend other outside tournaments in which their rules will apply.
CONDUCT: All coaches, managers, and players are to conduct themselves in an orderly manner in all games and in all situations; failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action and/or suspension from the sport(s) according to the seriousness of the offense. The CAA/SGYFL Executive board will determine this. Any coach, player, or spectator found guilty of cursing or abusing any official or causing embarrassment to the league will be suspended for one calendar year. Each coach will be expected to control the team’s spectators.
UNIFORMS: The league does not wish to create a burden on any of its members, however all teams will be required to wear uniforms with the proper safety equipment while playing. The rule for specified numbers of positions is waived.
2022 12U CAA/South Georgia Football
SECTION1: PLAYING FIELD AND GAME INFORMATION
PLAYING FIELD: 100 yd. field
GAME BALL: TDJ or equivalent, TDY IS NOW ACCEPTABLE
GAME CLOCK: 8 minute quarters regulation clock
MERCY RULE: If at the half, one team is down by 24+ points, the 3rd and 4th quarter will be played on a running clock. If score drops to 18 pts then regular clock rules will apply.
OFFICIALS: A minimum of 3 officials will be required per game
RULES FOR PLAY: There is no contact with any player once the quarterback starts their cadence.
* The ball must be snapped within 25 seconds
* No coaches allowed on the field
KICKOFF: Beginning of the game a coin toss will determine the possession of the ball.
* No kickoffs, the ball will be placed on the 25 yard line.
PUNTING: LIVE
EXTRA POINTS: LIVE
* Attempt must be at 3yds from line of scrimmage
* Consists of 2 points for kick and 1 point for running or passing
* From a kicking block.
AFTER A SAFETY: THE BALL WILL BE MARKED ON THE 25 YARD LINE
SECTION 2: OVERTIME WILL HAVE A MAXIMUM OF 1 POSSESSIONS NO EXCEPTIONS
* Overtime will start with a coin toss to decide possession
* The winner of the toss shall be given the choice of defense or offense first, or of designating the end of the field at which the ball will be put into play. Each overtime period will be played at the end of the field that is designated at the coin toss.
* Ball will be placed on the 15 yd line with each team getting a series.
Overtime: If one team outscores the other after both teams have had a possession, that team wins. If at the end of the overtime period, the score is still tied as a result of no team scoring, then the team with the deepest penetration will be determined the winner. If the game is still tied after both teams have had a possession and both scored, the game ends in a tie no exceptions
SECTION 3: WEIGHT LIMIT
WEIGHT LIMIT: 145.9 lbs max for backs/ball carriers, & receivers. (i.e. 146.0 overweight)
* Minimum weigh in will be in football pants
* Any player can be weighed 30 minutes prior to game time. If a player is late they will still be required to weigh in.
* Scale should be placed in close proximity to the field.
* All weigh-ins must be completed prior to first game
* If a player falls below the weight restrictions please send an email to notify the board.
DOWN LINEMAN: Players who are over the weight limit to be a ball carrier will be designated by an orange dot on the back of their helmet. Any player who is over weight limit will play in a down lineman position only and will not be allowed to advance the ball for any situation.
* MUST LINE UP TACKLE TO TACKLE ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE IN A 3 POINT OR 4 POINT STANCE ON DEFENSE. OVERWEIGHT LINEMEN MAY LINE UP IN A 2 POINT STANCE ON OFFENSE FROM TACKLE TO TACKLE.
* Defensive lineman with an orange sticker may not line up outside of the outside shoulder of the offensive tackles.
* Penalty 1 warning per team then unsportsmanlike penalty will occur
* Lineman with an orange sticker may NOT advance the ball for any situation.
** A down lineman may punt or kick the ball but cannot advance the ball. Example: Bad Snap
* Offensive linman positions can be in a 2, 3, or 4 point stance and should be detailed as follows: T G C G T
** There will only be allowed 5 orange stickered linemen on offense and defense (tackle to tackle)
SECTION 4: PRACTICE, SCHEDULING, ROSTERS, UNIFORMS, AND CONDUCT
PRACTICE: Official 1st day of legal practice will be the last week of July. Official 1st day of full contact will be August 1st of each year.
SCHEDULING: The executive board will do the entire league Scheduling. The regular season is the 2nd week of Sept. to the end of October. The executive board will send a master schedule to the Football Association; however each agency is responsible for making sure they have officials.
ROSTERS:
* Rosters must be completed a 2 weeks prior to the first game with players name, jersey number, and date of birth. Any other changes with the weight limit or number changes to rosters must be sent out to CAA Board of Directors.
* IF A TEAM FALLS BELOW 16 PLAYERS, THEN MORE PLAYERS MAY BE ADDED ONLY UNTIL THE 4TH GAME OF THE SEASON WITH THE APPROVAL OF AT LEAST 3 CAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
* At time of registration, players and parents must be made aware the weight limit rules and exceptions are strictly for regular season. Post season play (weight and age cut off dates) will be regulated by the official GRPA rules in relation to district and state play. (I.e. Overweight players may not be allowed to play in the post-season games.) A team may attend other outside tournaments in which their rules will apply.
CONDUCT: All coaches, managers, and players are to conduct themselves in an orderly manner in all games and in all situations; failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action and/or suspension from the sport(s) according to the seriousness of the offense. The CAA/SGYFL Executive board will determine this. Any coach, player, or spectator found guilty of cursing or abusing any official or causing embarrassment to the league will be suspended for one calendar year. Each coach will be expected to control the team’s spectators.
UNIFORMS: The league does not wish to create a burden on any of its members, however all teams will be required to wear uniforms with the proper safety equipment while playing. The rule for specified numbers of positions is waived.
