However for college they play using cfl rules with 3 downs also. In addition, there shall be an end zone 20 yards long at each end. Any rule which has been changed to suit the u of s campus rec game is denoted by an asterisk. Watch this short tutorial video guide on how canadian football is played and how the cfl rules work. The football handbook also includes the rules for flag football and touch football. The weather was great the fields were fantastic and the football even better. Touch leagues are offered to adults and youth in several provinces. The canadian rule book for 7v7 flag football 7v7 rule 1 field. In canada, do high school and college football teams play. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. These books make use of illustrations and diagrams to clearly explain situations which might otherwise be. The beginners hub contains everything you need to know to take the field for the first time, whether youre playing mens, womens, mixed or juniors touch footy. Rules committee members spent a great deal of time revie wing the rules book and officials manual during the past 2 years. Convert 1 point from 5 yard line or 2 points from 10 yard line 2.
Cfl for permitting us to model our rules on the rules that govern their tackle game. Offside pass rule 6, section 3, article 4 safety touch rule 3, section 2, article 3 b if team b commits a foul in its goal area while in. So basically the rules are canadian they have12 man teams but they use four downs on offense. While the nirsa flag football rules book is utilized as the basis for rules on most college campuses, many institutions have modified select rules to better reflect their unique. Touch is played 7aside on a 110 x 65 yard field in competitive leagues and smaller for recreational leagues and youth. Indoor touch football rules 2020 soccer world and players paradise hamilton.
In its new 17th edition, the nirsa rules book and manual provides you with the latest rule changes and updates for sport. This rule book constitutes the major text required to understand and administer the complete set of rules governing the game of touch football in canada. This is a precis of the main rules of canadian touch football as outlined in the canadian rule book for touch football. Hurdling is an attempt by a player to jump hurdleby leading with 1 foot, both.
The canadian rule and case book 2015 specific rules. Each coach shares personal insights, strategies, and advice, addressing all. In addition there shall be an end zone 20 yards long at each end. Football canada rules july 05 metro touch football league. Rule 5 kicking section 1 definitions 2019 official.
Canadian rule book for amateur tackle football rule 1. Should a discrepancy exist between this book and the zones book during season play, the zones book shall take precedence as long as it has the legal capacity to do so. Any inquiries regarding cfl statistical scoring rules may be directed to steve daniel. Please click here for the touch football australia rules 7th edition, as used in all division from years 5 to 12 in all touch football act jnr competitions and in all touch football act snr competitions. Comparison of american and canadian football wikipedia. John dorego, ottawa rules committee interim, kingston rule book editor. Tfo touch football rule case book english versionmar 2010.
Below find downloads of various rule and case books for touch football. Appreciation is extended to the canadian football league. The cfl official rule book is published annually by the canadian football. It is intended to be used as a supplement to the existing canadian rule book for touch football. Coaching canadian football this book represents the collective knowledge and experience of canadian football s most respected and renowned coaches, as selected by football canada, from all levels of the sport. Things common to cfl football and canadian university football. It offers updated information for officials, including instruction on proper mechanics for threeperson and fourperson crews.
Flag football rule book v introduction this rule book constitutes the major text required to understand and administer the complete set of rules governing the game of flag football in canada. Convert 1 point from 5 yard line or 2 points from 10 yard line. Call for proposed rule changes for 201819 tackle rule book. Changes in official flag and touch football rules for 2019.
The cfl and cru later canadian amateur football association used the same rule book through 1973, following which date the cafa adopted the parallel rules being used in intercollegiate football. Rule 5 cfldb the canadian football league database. Since 1986 canadian end zones are 10 yards deeper than american football, being 20 yards 18. All players must present their valid u of s student card to participate in any campus rec sports league. Some high school principals believe that football is the most important extracurricular activity on campus. For formatting, please do not use all caps for titles. A copy of the rule book is available for viewing in the campus rec office, pac 222.
The canadian rule book for flag football bc community football. The canadian amateur rule book for tackle football founded by canadian interuniversity sport. Ebook table of contents author ebook nirsa, the leader in collegiate recreationwith a membership serving over 8 million studentsprovides the latest rule changes in flag and touch football with its 19th edition of a classic in the field. Touch football and wheelchair touch football the canadian rule. Do canadian college football teams play with cfl, nfl or. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. Additional copies of this rule book can be obtained by contacting touch football canada at 1 866 7493721. Field size, number of downs, number of players on the field, scoring, etc. Learn about touchdowns, rouge, fumbles, interceptions, penalties, offense, defense, downs and.
The game is usually played by amateurs on a recreational basis. Touch football is a variant of american football in which the basic rules are similar to those of the mainstream game called tackle football for contrast, but instead of tackling players to the ground, the person carrying the ball need only be touched by a member of the opposite team to end a down. Specific references to mens and womens games have been removed. Touch football canada touch football rule book 2004 march 2010 update. Touch football rules book 7th edition act juniors sportstg. The book was first published in 1983 and this latest version, the 19th edition, is the culmination of two years of work by the nirsa flag football editorial board. Canadian football remained a bit closer to rugby with its large field, points structure for kicks, and rounder ball. The canadian rule book for wheelchair football has been prepared to provide the availability of football to those persons who currently have no access to the game while, at the same time, encouraging participation in a physical activity that promotes fitness and fun. All cjfl conference and playoff games shall be played in accordance with the canadian amateur rule book for tackle football. When a team kicks the ball to its opponents by means of a place kick to begin a game, a half, or immediately following a convert attempt or safety touch. It is easier to read and understand than any previous edition. The cfl official rule book is published annually by the canadian football league. Updated information for officials includes instruction on proper mechanics for. These federations oversee allstate awards, name district allstars, and compile records of achievement.
Played by men, women, and children of all ages, touch football can be easily adapted for all ages and abilities. The 2019 ncafa girls touch football season finished with a wonderful championship tournament at 6 fields of ben franklin park. Misconduct any player who is ejected from a game by the referee for an offense committed under the rule for rough play in the canadian amateur rules book, is suspended automatically until his case has been acted upon. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Article 1definition and markings a the field of play shall be 110 yards long by 65 yards wide. Rules simplified and illustrated for basketball and football are published annually.
The official playing field in canadian football is larger than the american, and similar to american fields prior to 1912. Canadian amateur rule book for tackle football i football british columbia 6540 hastings, suite 434 burnaby, bc v5b 4z5. Football canada rules july 05 metro touch football. These areas shall be marked as shown in the field diagram. Appreciation is extended to the canadian football league cfl for permitting us to model our rules on the rules that govern their tackle game.
In canada for high school and other outside leagues they play canadian rules with 4 downs. Touch football is a simple sport that everyone can play. Touch football is currently played under the 8th edition rules. For those not interested in such details, a booklet titled canadian touch football. Over the approximately years since then, canadian and american football rules have evolved from that very rugbylike game to encompass many similar yet many strikingly different approaches to the game of football. The canadian amateur rule book for tackle football. Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. If in a vehicle it is important not to touch any part of the metal framework during ongoing thunderstorms.