League Rules

Official NFL Flag Guidelines & Legacy Standards

1. Equipment & Apparel
  • All players must wear official **NFL Flag team jerseys**. Jerseys must be tucked in.
  • **Mouthguards** are mandatory at all times on the field.
  • Cleats are allowed (no metal spikes).
  • Pocketless shorts are required to prevent finger injuries.
2. Game Timing & Scoring

Regular Season Games are played on a 48-minute continuous clock with 2 - 24-minute halves, unless one team gains a 35-point advantage, which will end the game. Teams can agree to continue without changing the score. The clock stops for halftime, for 2vminutes, injuries and at the Officials’ discretion.

Touchdown

6 Points

Safety

2 Points

3. Gameplay Mechanics
  • The ball is live at the snap and dead when a flag is pulled or the ball hits the ground (**No Fumbles**).
  • The QB has a **7-second pass clock**. If a pass is not thrown, the play is dead.
  • Interceptions may be returned for yardage (except on point-after attempts).
4. Code of Conduct (The Legacy Standard)

"Character counts more than the scoreboard."

  • Zero tolerance for taunting, trash-talking, or profanity.
  • Respect all officials and coaches.
  • Parents: Keep cheering positive. Negative comments toward players or refs will result in removal from the park.
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