EPIC Flag Football Challenge

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
  

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