NORTH JERSEY FLAG FOOTBALL

3rd-5th ALL Girls

• 3/15/25 Update: NO runs INSIDE 5yds from the End Zone
• Field is 25-30 yards wide and 50 yards long, including the 5 yard end zones.  This may differ if we are playing on a regulation soccer field
• Games are 6 players v 6 players.
• Two 20-minute running clock halves (2 minute break at half).
• Each possession starts at the 5 yard line after scores, turnover on downs and/or halftime.
• The offensive team has three downs to get a first down at mid-field, then 4 downs to score once they have crossed mid-field.
• There is a 4 second sack count.
• UNLIMITED Runs EXCEPT in the NO RUN ZONE.
• *Update 30 second play clock.
• All players are eligible.
• TWO coaches are allowed on the field for both offense and defense.
• NO RUSHING THE QUARTERBACK…unless the QB makes a hand off motion. This action will trigger a defensive player to cross the LOS and rush the QB. 
• The QB CAN have direct runs across the LOS.  On direct QB runs, with no fake, the defense cannot cross the LOS until the QB crosses the LOS.
• If the QB has the ball at 4 seconds, behind the LOS, the play is considered a sack and a dead ball.  The QB must run across the LOS, throw or hand off the ball before 4 seconds.  
• If the QB hands off the ball to another player before 4 second, the 4 second count will continue, but the ball carrier is eligible to run after 4 seconds.  A pass attempt after 4 seconds will be an illegal pass .
• YES, you can have running plays 5yds from mid-field.
• YES, there are runs on extra points.
• The center can snap side-saddle or between the legs.  If side-saddle, the center MUST snap the ball directly to the player behind the center.  There are no trick snaps to other players if using side-saddle snaps.
• *Update Pee Wee Size Football will be used

6th-8th Middle School ALL Girls

• 3/15/25 Update: NO runs 5yds from the End Zone
• Field is 25-30 yards wide and 50 yards long, including the 5 yard end zones.  This may differ if we are playing on a regulation soccer field
• Games are 6 players v 6 players.
• Two 20-minute running clock halves (2 minute break at half).
• Each possession starts at the 5 yard line after scores, turnover on downs and/or halftime.
• *Changed 30 second play clock
• The offensive team has three downs to get a first down at mid-field, then 4 downs to score once they have crossed mid-field.
• All players are eligible.
• *Changed ONE coach is allowed on the field for both offense and defense
• Defensive players can rush the QB from 7 yards off the LOS.  There is no limit to the number of players that can rush the QB.  
• *Changed The defense has the right of way when rushing the QB.  The offense must make an attempt to avoid the rusher.  
• The QB CAN have direct runs across the LOS.  On direct QB runs, with no fake, the defense players under 7 yards cannot cross the LOS until the QB crosses the LOS.
• *Only Players lined up 7 yards away from the LOS can rush into the offensive backfield. On direct QB runs, players lined up within 7 yards of the LOS cannot pull the QB’s flag until the QB crosses the LOS.
• YES, you can have running plays 5yds from mid-field.
• YES, there are runs on extra points.
• The center can snap side-saddle or between the legs.  If side-saddle, the center MUST snap the ball directly to the player behind the center.  There are no trick snaps to other players if using side-saddle snaps. And not to the motion player.
• ** UPDATE ANY hand off, lateral or backward pass behind the line of scrimmage allows ALL defensive players to cross the line of scrimmage
• Update JUNIOR Size football will be used
• Update No sack count in this division
• Update Any player that lines up beyond 7 yards from the line of scrimmage can rush
• Update If the defense makes contact with the passer while they are in a throwing motion, the penalty will be pass interference.  The offense has the option of accepting the result of the play or accepting a 10 yard penalty with the repeat of the downneed to take your game to the next level. Explore our website to learn more about our products and services, or visit us in-store to speak with one of our knowledgeable staff members. Thank you for choosing NJ Flag Football Sports!