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EPIC Flag Football Challenge

5/12/2014

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Getting ready for the EPIC Flag Football Challenge coming on Saturday, May 17, at the Our Lady of Sorrows School Field.  This event is open to all young adults (18+ years).
SCHEDULE OF EVENT
9:00 am - Morning Prayer
9:30 am - Formation of Teams / Instructions
10:00 am - FLAG FOOTBALL BEGINS
12:00 noon - Lunch
1:00 pm - Closing Discussion / Prayer
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General Rules

Games will be played with the usual rules for regular football.  Below are slight changes.

TEAMS
  • Games will be played with 5 players on a team.
  • Players will be shuffled into random teams at start of tournament.  (There will be opportunities to form your own teams during free play.)

GAME LENGTH AND TIMING
  • Game will consists of two 12-minute halves (Running Time) and a 2-min halftime break.
  • No overtimes until championship round.
  • Teams will have 1 30-second timeout per half (within the running time).
  • Ball must be played within 15-seconds after ball is placed by official.

GAMEPLAY
  • Coin toss will determine possession at start of the halves.
  • No kickoffs. Instead ball will be thrown to opposing team.
  • Ball is declared dead upon removal of flag. Spot of flag removal determines ball spot.
  • Flags may only be removed when player has possession of ball.
  • It is asked that players (especially rushers and blockers) strive for NON-CONTACT. Contact should only used when attempting a flag removal. Unnecessary contact will be penalized as unsportsmanlike conduct.

Offense:
  • Ball must be snapped by center to quarterback. Ball need not be passed between player’s legs.
  • Each teammate is eligible to receive a pass.
  • On fourth down, offense has the option for a protected punt. Team captain must notify official of decision to punt.  Fake punts are illegal.
  • Runs are allowed.

Defense:
  • Rushing is allowed provided defense sets up 1 yard before the line of scrimmage.
  • Rushes on punts are illegal.

SCORING
  • Touchdown = 6 points (if by a male), 9 points (if by a female)
  • Safety = 2 points
  • No extra points

To sign-up, Contact Us or RSVP via the Facebook event page (click here).
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