Official Newsletter - Fall 2015 Mandatory Pregame Huddle
Welcome To The National Flag Football Family!
Official Newsletter - Fall 2015 Mandatory Pregame Huddle Meet the field directors 15 minutes prior to the first game. Rules will be discussed and clarification will be given if needed. This quick meeting will help all involved. We have many new officials this season, let's help each other out and make this the best season yet!! Officials Needed! We still need a few extra
Make sure you know the Rules!! We cannot stress this enough! When you are on top of
officials in specific
your game and know the rules, a coach will respect your
locations. If you know a few
calls. This is especially true when you can explain
good men/women that would be interested please have them call the office and ask for Suzanne.
317-759-2691
thoroughly what you called and why.
Print and Review the NFF Rule Book! Tip of the Week: Have fun and Teach We are a recreational league. We are also teaching the game of football and good sportsmanship. When officiating the game you are almost like another coach on the field, especially with the Lombardi division. Have fun with the kids. Explain your calls to the kids and tell them what they did wrong. Also have them hold up the flag after they pull it and hand it back to the player the pulled it from. Always have the them shake hands after the game. We want these young men and women to learn to respect each other.
New Rule - 4th Down Option On the first half of the field ONLY, a team has a fourth down decision to make. A team may either choose to "GO FOR IT" or to declare a "TURNOVER". If a team decides to 'GO FOR IT', they will have one play to cross midfield. If successful with this attempt, a first down will be awarded. If not, the opposing team will take possession of the ball at the point of the failed conversion. If a "TURNOVER" is decided this will effectively end the drive, resulting in a change of possession. The ball will be placed at either the 5 yard line (on a two way field) or 40 yard line (on a one way field) - it depends on the field set up at your location.
New Rule - Mercy Precaution A Mercy is declared once a 35 point differential has been obtained. The game is then officially declared over. To discourge this we have created a new rule. At any point during the game, if there is a 28 point differential, the winning team will forfeit a defensive player. The winning team will only play with 4 players on defense until the point differential is lowered below the 28 point or a mercy has been declared. the losing team may add a 6th player to their defense until the point differential is lowered below the 28 points or a mercy has been declared. This rule has already been put into place this season and was a success.
Weather Alert System Please keep in mind that games will be played if it rains. However, in the event of severe weather, including thunder and lightning, games may be delayed and possibly rescheduled. Receive notification right to your
cell phone. To sign up for text message alerts - text the following from your mobile phone. Once completed you will receive a confirmation text. Please note if you are scheduled at more than one location you will need to sign up for both alerts. Text to 84483 Location
Text this message
Elkhart
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Fort Wayne East
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Fort Wayne North
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Fort Wayne West
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Noblesville
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Lexington, KY
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Louisville, KY
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Perry
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Pike
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South Bend
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St. John
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Warren
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Official Attire - Ref Locker (shop) Please visit Arbiter Sports - Ref Locker tab for clothing and supplies. Arbiter Ref Locker - Shop
Official Ref Test Log into your Arbiter Sports account and take the officials test. The directions are on the front page when you log in.
Official Test MUST be taken.
Don't Delay, Take your Test Today!!
Thank you again for your commitment to our program. We look forward to another exciting and successful season! Sincerely, Suzanne Gozdor State Manager National Flag Football Phone: (317) 759-2691 Website: www.NationalFlagFootball.com Like us on Facebook!
Official Newsletter - Fall 2015 Mandatory Pregame Huddle Meet the field directors 15 minutes prior to the first game. Rules will be discussed and clarification will be given if needed. This quick meeting will help all involved. We have many new officials this season, let's help each other out and make this the best season yet!! Officials Needed! We still need a few extra
Make sure you know the Rules!! We cannot stress this enough! When you are on top of
officials in specific
your game and know the rules, a coach will respect your
locations. If you know a few
calls. This is especially true when you can explain
good men/women that would be interested please have them call the office and ask for Suzanne.
317-759-2691
thoroughly what you called and why.
Print and Review the NFF Rule Book! Tip of the Week: Have fun and Teach We are a recreational league. We are also teaching the game of football and good sportsmanship. When officiating the game you are almost like another coach on the field, especially with the Lombardi division. Have fun with the kids. Explain your calls to the kids and tell them what they did wrong. Also have them hold up the flag after they pull it and hand it back to the player the pulled it from. Always have the them shake hands after the game. We want these young men and women to learn to respect each other.
New Rule - 4th Down Option On the first half of the field ONLY, a team has a fourth down decision to make. A team may either choose to "GO FOR IT" or to declare a "TURNOVER". If a team decides to 'GO FOR IT', they will have one play to cross midfield. If successful with this attempt, a first down will be awarded. If not, the opposing team will take possession of the ball at the point of the failed conversion. If a "TURNOVER" is decided this will effectively end the drive, resulting in a change of possession. The ball will be placed at either the 5 yard line (on a two way field) or 40 yard line (on a one way field) - it depends on the field set up at your location.
New Rule - Mercy Precaution A Mercy is declared once a 35 point differential has been obtained. The game is then officially declared over. To discourge this we have created a new rule. At any point during the game, if there is a 28 point differential, the winning team will forfeit a defensive player. The winning team will only play with 4 players on defense until the point differential is lowered below the 28 point or a mercy has been declared. the losing team may add a 6th player to their defense until the point differential is lowered below the 28 points or a mercy has been declared. This rule has already been put into place this season and was a success.
Weather Alert System Please keep in mind that games will be played if it rains. However, in the event of severe weather, including thunder and lightning, games may be delayed and possibly rescheduled. Receive notification right to your
cell phone. To sign up for text message alerts - text the following from your mobile phone. Once completed you will receive a confirmation text. Please note if you are scheduled at more than one location you will need to sign up for both alerts. Text to 84483 Location
Text this message
Elkhart
Fall2015Elkhartclubs1191
Fort Wayne East
Fall2015FortWayneEastclubs1191
Fort Wayne North
Fall2015FortWayneNorthclubs1191
Fort Wayne West
Fall2015FortWayneWestclubs1191
Noblesville
Fall2015Noblesvilleclubs1191
Lexington, KY
Fall2015Lexingtonclubs1191
Louisville, KY
Fall2015Louisvilleclubs1191
Perry
Fall2015Perryclubs1191
Pike
Fall2015Pikeclubs1191
South Bend
Fall2015SouthBendclubs1191
St. John
Fall2015StJohnclubs1191
Warren
Fall2015Warrenclubs1191
Official Attire - Ref Locker (shop) Please visit Arbiter Sports - Ref Locker tab for clothing and supplies. Arbiter Ref Locker - Shop
Official Ref Test Log into your Arbiter Sports account and take the officials test. The directions are on the front page when you log in.
Official Test MUST be taken.
Don't Delay, Take your Test Today!!
Thank you again for your commitment to our program. We look forward to another exciting and successful season! Sincerely, Suzanne Gozdor State Manager National Flag Football Phone: (317) 759-2691 Website: www.NationalFlagFootball.com Like us on Facebook!
