In the nfl encroachment refers to when before the snap, a defensive player illegally crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an opponent or has a clear path to the quarterback. Nirsa, national intramural recreational sports association nirsa. This would be an offside penalty in the ncaa in high school, encroachment includes any crossing of the neutral zone by the. Rule 1 the game, field, players and, equipment answer rule level 1 questions. Hotel information staybridge suites bowling green all officials and staff will be staying at the staybridge suites address. In its new 17th edition, the nirsa rules book and manual provides you with the latest rule changes and updates for sport. Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. Be a part of special olympics texas and feel proud about your involvement in the movement that is changing lives. 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. Changes in official flag and touch football rules for 2019. It is not the complete set of rules but includes those rules most frequently in question. Copyrighted material from human kinetics and the national intramural. Nick brigati, ohio university rules book editor 2017. Designed for coaches, officials, instructors, players, and fans, this easytoread rule book and officials manual reflects nirsas commitment to the.
Battle of the bluegrass flag football regional western. The following is a summary of rules and regulations for flag football. All text highlights in grey represents rule changes for the 2015 season. Updated information for officials includes instruction on proper mechanics for. Fort campbell kentucky flag football rule book this rulebook is for fort campbell mwr intramural sports use only. At special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. It is a continuing effort by the nirsa membership to standardize the rules and mechanics for this great game.
Thousands of colleges, universities, recreation departments, high schools, correctional institutions, military installations, ymcaywcas, the department of armyeurope, and the department of the navy have adopted these rules. Nicole green, university of michigan editorial board chair nick brigati, ohio university rules book editor jason gant, farmingdale state college officials manual editor. It offers updated information for officials, including instruction on proper mechanics for threeperson and fourperson crews. Hurdling is an attempt by a player to jump hurdleby leading with 1 foot, both. 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. Apply now to serve on the nirsa flag football editorial board. The course also features video vignettes, flash activities, interactive exercises and quizzes, various pre. The nirsa rules book and officials manual is revised biannually. The nirsa rules book and officials manual is an excellent start for the sports administrator placed in charge of a flag or touch football program at a college.