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1. Games consist of two continuous 25-minute halves, with a 5 minute halftime. 
2. The game will end if one team gains a 35-point advantage.
3. The clock stops for halftime, injuries and the Officials’ discretion.
4. The play clock is 40 seconds.
5. Each team has two 60-second timeouts per half. 
6. Officials can stop the clock at their discretion.
7. An Injury will stop the clock.

1. Home team calls the toss to determine the team that chooses to be on offense or defense first.
2. The referee will determine which end of the field the overtime will take place on.
3. Each team will take turns with the ball and scoring will follow the PAT format.  
4. All regulation period rules and penalties are in effect.
5. There are no timeouts. 
6. Interceptions are returnable in OT, and worth 2 points.

Touchdown: 6 points

Interceptions: 6 points

Safety: 2 points

PAT (point after touchdown) 

1. 1 point 5-yard line is pass only  
2. 2 points (10-yard line) can be run or pass
3. Interceptions are worth 2 points
4. Once a decision is made a change requires a charged timeout. 
5. A decision cannot be changed after a penalty.

Forfeits are scored 35-0 for the winning team. 

The coaches must verify the score sheet at the end of the game. 

1. Coaches are expected to adhere to the code of conduct.
2. Coaches are permitted to coach on the sideline. 
3. All others must remain in the viewing areas, this is the coach’s responsibility. 
4. Electronic communication of any form is prohibited 

1. A maximum of five (5) players are allowed on the field at the snap of the ball. 
2. A minimum of one player is required on the line of scrimmage to snap the ball.
3. Players must be set for at least 1 second before the ball is snapped.
4. Only one player is allowed in lateral motion at a time. No motion toward the LOS is allowed at the snap.
5. The ball must completely leave the hands of the center.

Play is live at the snap of the ball 

1. The official will spot the ball in the middle of the field and will indicate the line of scrimmage.
2. All players must be behind the Rush Line at the snap of the ball; the official may give notification to move behind the Rush Line.  
3. A player only needs one body part other than a hand in bounds to complete a catch. 
4. If the Offense makes a substitution, the Defense must be allowed to make a substitution. 
5. The defense cannot call out offensive signals. 

Play is dead at the Official's Whistle

1. The ball hits the ground.
2. The ball-carrier’s flag is pulled.
3. The ball-carrier steps out of bounds.
4. A touchdown, PAT or safety is scored.
5. a ball-carrier’s BODY part other than a hand hits the ground.
6. The ball-carrier’s flag falls out.
7. The receiver catches the ball without two flag(s).
8. The 7 second pass clock expires.
9. Inadvertent whistle
10. Ball-carrier leaves their feet diving or jumping to hurdle a player.

If inadvertent or erroneous whistle occurs the offense has two options:

•      Take possession where the play was Whistled and the down is used.
•      Replay the down from the original spot.

If the clock expires the offense will be awarded one untimed down and given those two options.

Officials should all agree upon all calls in order to give each team the full benefit of each call.

Games or halves may not end on a defensive penalty unless the offense declines it.