E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. For those not interested in such details, a booklet titled canadian touch football. 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. Touch football is currently played under the 8th edition rules. Touch leagues are offered to adults and youth in several provinces. Rule 5 kicking section 1 definitions 2019 official. Additional copies of this rule book can be obtained by contacting touch football canada at 1 866 7493721. The football handbook also includes the rules for flag football and touch football. 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. 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 cfl official rule book is published annually by the canadian football league. Touch football and wheelchair touch football the canadian rule.
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. Rules simplified and illustrated for basketball and football are published annually. Rule 5 cfldb the canadian football league database. Tfo touch football rule case book english versionmar 2010. Any inquiries regarding cfl statistical scoring rules may be directed to steve daniel. Some high school principals believe that football is the most important extracurricular activity on campus. Since 1986 canadian end zones are 10 yards deeper than american football, being 20 yards 18. 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. Indoor touch football rules 2020 soccer world and players paradise hamilton.
These areas shall be marked as shown in the field diagram. The 2019 ncafa girls touch football season finished with a wonderful championship tournament at 6 fields of ben franklin park. In canada, do high school and college football teams play. 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. Call for proposed rule changes for 201819 tackle rule book. Touch football rules book 7th edition act juniors sportstg.
Touch football canada touch football rule book 2004 march 2010 update. Touch football is a simple sport that everyone can play. The canadian amateur rule book for tackle football founded by canadian interuniversity sport. This is a precis of the main rules of canadian touch football as outlined in the canadian rule book for touch football. 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. Appreciation is extended to the canadian football league cfl for permitting us to model our rules on the rules that govern their tackle game.
For formatting, please do not use all caps for titles. 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. Canadian amateur rule book for tackle football i football british columbia 6540 hastings, suite 434 burnaby, bc v5b 4z5. So basically the rules are canadian they have12 man teams but they use four downs on offense. Field size, number of downs, number of players on the field, scoring, etc. Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. Any rule which has been changed to suit the u of s campus rec game is denoted by an asterisk.
All players must present their valid u of s student card to participate in any campus rec sports league. 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. Learn about touchdowns, rouge, fumbles, interceptions, penalties, offense, defense, downs and. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats.
Things common to cfl football and canadian university football. Changes in official flag and touch football rules for 2019. Thank you to the referees for the great work you did all season. The canadian rule book for 7v7 flag football 7v7 rule 1 field. These federations oversee allstate awards, name district allstars, and compile records of achievement. 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. If in a vehicle it is important not to touch any part of the metal framework during ongoing thunderstorms. The content of this book includes sport related definitions, general rules and specific rules for playing 5v5 and 7v7 as. Watch this short tutorial video guide on how canadian football is played and how the cfl rules work. In addition there shall be an end zone 20 yards long at each end.
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. The canadian amateur rule book for tackle football. All cjfl conference and playoff games shall be played in accordance with the canadian amateur rule book for tackle football. 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. Canadian football remained a bit closer to rugby with its large field, points structure for kicks, and rounder ball. These books make use of illustrations and diagrams to clearly explain situations which might otherwise be. Football canada rules july 05 metro touch football. 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.
It is intended to be used as a supplement to the existing canadian rule book for touch football. John dorego, ottawa rules committee interim, kingston rule book editor. Article 1definition and markings a the field of play shall be 110 yards long by 65 yards wide. However for college they play using cfl rules with 3 downs also. Below find downloads of various rule and case books for touch football. It offers updated information for officials, including instruction on proper mechanics for threeperson and fourperson crews. In its new 17th edition, the nirsa rules book and manual provides you with the latest rule changes and updates for sport. A copy of the rule book is available for viewing in the campus rec office, pac 222. 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. 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. Intercollegiate rule books had appeared sporadically from c. 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.
Hurdling is an attempt by a player to jump hurdleby leading with 1 foot, both. Football canada rules july 05 metro touch football league. Do canadian college football teams play with cfl, nfl or. 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. It is easier to read and understand than any previous edition. Canadian rule book for amateur tackle football rule 1. The canadian rule book for flag football bc community football. Specific references to mens and womens games have been removed. Each coach shares personal insights, strategies, and advice, addressing all. 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. The weather was great the fields were fantastic and the football even better.
Appreciation is extended to the canadian football league. In addition, there shall be an end zone 20 yards long at each end. The cfl official rule book is published annually by the canadian football. The official playing field in canadian football is larger than the american, and similar to american fields prior to 1912. In canada for high school and other outside leagues they play canadian rules with 4 downs. The game is usually played by amateurs on a recreational basis. Played by men, women, and children of all ages, touch football can be easily adapted for all ages and abilities. The canadian rule and case book 2015 specific rules. Touch is played 7aside on a 110 x 65 yard field in competitive leagues and smaller for recreational leagues and youth. However, their rule book is closest to the cfl, and is derived from the canadian rulebook for tackle football, produced by football canada.
Convert 1 point from 5 yard line or 2 points from 10 yard line. Comparison of american and canadian football wikipedia. Rules committee members spent a great deal of time revie wing the rules book and officials manual during the past 2 years. Updated information for officials includes instruction on proper mechanics for.