1. SDSU Intramural Flag Football
Captain’s Meeting

2. Hobo Dough Deposit
A $25 team deposit through Hobo Dough is required for each team.
This can be paid at the front desk of the Wellness Center.
The Hobo Dough deposit will increase to $30 beginning on the Friday after registration has closed
$5 will not be refunded at the end of the season.
If there is no deposit paid before a team is to play its second contest, the team will not be able to play until the deposit is paid through Hobo Dough

3. IM Leagues & Participant Eligibility
All teams must be created on IMLeagues.com
Each player must also be registered on IMLeagues.com before being added to a team.
A current varsity squad member is ineligible for intramural competition in that sport or related sport.
Former collegiate athletes of a sport must be wait one full calendar tear before participating in their sport.
The calendar year begins on the last practice or game that athlete participated in.
Former collegiate athletes must also play in the highest available league
Games in which an ineligible player is found to have participated will be forfeited
No more than half of the roster may be former Varsity athletes of a related sport.
No more than half the players on the field may be former varsity athletes.
Anyone who has competed professionally is not allowed to participate in the sport of which they were professional.

4. ELIGIBILITY
Students and Wellness Center members are eligible to participate in Intramural Sports
If a participant is not a Wellness Center member, he/she MUST purchase a Wellness Center membership AND an IM pass
DOES NOT INCLUDE: 10 or 20 punch passes, or day passes

5. Drugs & Alcohol Policy
No Individual who is under the influence of drugs and alcohol may participate in Intramural Sports.
Any player believed to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol may be asked to leave or ejected.
Any team found to be under the influence may receive a forfeit, and any games won while under the influence may be forfeited.

6. Sportsmanship Sportsmanship rating scale: 1-5
Sportsmanship is determined by Officials and Intramural staff.
Teams must have season average of 3.5 or greater to be eligible for playoffs.
Season Ratings will serve as the first tie breaker for regular season standings and playoff seeding.
Unsporting acts will result in a lower sportsmanship rating and possibly ejection.

7. Ejections
Any player ejected for any reason must leave the playing area immediately.
If the player is ejected due to unsportsmanlike conduct, they must contact the coordinator of IM sports before returning to play.
Any ejection due to unsportsmanlike conduct will result in the team receiving a “2” sportsmanship rating.
More than three ejections on one team during a single game will result in a forfeit.

8. Forfeits & Defaults
Teams should check IM Leagues each week to verify your team’s schedule
A team unable to field the necessary amount of players AT game time will forfeit the contest.
The first forfeit will result in a $10 deduction from their Hobo Dough deposit.
After two forfeits, the team will lose the remainder of Hobo Dough deposit and be removed from the league
In order to receive a Default, teams must contact either the Intramural Sports Coordinator or the IM Graduate Assistant by 3pm the day of the contest.

9. Weather, Events, & Postponement
Any information about weather cancellations will come directly from the coordinator of Intramural Sports via IM Leagues.
Any games which are cancelled may be rescheduled, depending on time and space availability.

10. Captain’s Responsibilities
The Captain is responsible for the conduct of his/her team. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be permitted.
Make sure all roster additions have been made by noon of game day
Making sure team has paid the $25 Hobo Dough deposit
Pay before registration closes to avoid a late fee

11. Participant Responsibilities
All students must check in with supervisor using a valid photo ID
Check-in will be located at the Intramural Supervisor who will be found on the field your team is scheduled to play
Players must be on the roster in order to play
Can be verified through the IMLeagues app

12. Teams & Players
All players are required to check in with a Photo ID before participation
No exceptions
Men’s & women’s teams may field a maximum of 7 players at one time
Co-rec teams may field 8
Men’s & women’s teams must have a minimum of 4 players to continue playing
Co-rec teams must field at least 5

13. Equipment NOT ALLOWED Flag belts will be provided
**Clothing with pockets**
Jewelry: This includes earrings, necklaces, wristbands, bracelets, etc.
Hats will hard bills
Head bands or bandanas with an exposed knot
Metal (baseball) cleats
Flag belts will be provided
Teams may choose to bring or use their own football. IM supervisors also have footballs available should you need them
Men’s – Regular football
Women’s & Co-Rec – Choice of regular, intermediate, youth or junior football

14. Equipment Jerseys will not be issued for flag football
Home team on IM Leagues will wear white
Visiting team on IM Leagues will wear any other dark color
No teams may wear gray
Teams with jerseys should communicate this information to opposing team captain to avoid wearing similar colors

15. Timing
Each game will consist of two, 20 minute halves with a running clock, except for the last 2 minutes of the second half
The clock will always stop for timeouts
Teams shall receive three timeouts per game
Within the last two minutes of second half:
The clock will stop for: incomplete passes, running out of bounds, penalties, change of possessions, scores, and first downs
The offended team of any foul has the option to start the game clock on the snap when it would have normally started on the ready

16. Mercy Rule
The game shall end if, at the two minute warning or within the last two minutes of the game, the difference in score becomes greater than the following:
Men’s & Women’s: 19 points
Co-Rec: 25 points

17. Pre-Game Meeting
Rock, paper, scissors will determine which team gets choice of options
Winner shall receive choice of offense, defense, side, or defer choice to the second half
Loser receives choice of remaining options

18. The Field
All games will be played on the IM Fields, located to the North of the large East Campus parking lot, or East of Frost Arena
Dimensions
80 yards in length, 10 yard end zones
First downs at the 20, 40, & 20 yard lines

19. The Field 20 Yard Line 40 Yard Line 20 Yard Line X X 10 Yard Line

20. General Rules
Flag football is meant to be a non-contact sport and will be officiated as such
Hence the reason participants wear flag belts
If a player’s flags inadvertently fall off, one-hand touch between the shoulders and knees
The ball shall be placed at the 14 yard line to begin each half and following a point after try, touchback, or safety, unless moved by penalty
Each team shall have 4 consecutive downs to advance the ball past the next zone line to gain
The offense must have at least 1 player on their line of scrimmage at the snap

21. The Snap
Ball must be placed on the ground and may be beside or behind the orange ball spotter
NOT on the cone
Snap must be in one continuous motion
There must be at least one player on the line of scrimmage to begin a play
Player receiving the snap must be at least
2 yards behind the offensive line of scrimmage

22. Co-Rec Open/Closed Scoring
Open plays: A legal forward pass may be completed to any player
Closed plays (After a male to male pass completion): A legal forward pass MUST involve a female player – passing or receiving
Must gain positive yards for next play to be “open”
A play in which a female runs the ball for positive yardage does not make the next play “open”
Penalties do not affect “open” or “closed” play status
Scoring
Male touchdowns are worth 6 points
Any touchdowns involving a female – passing, receiving, or crossing the goal line – are worth 9 points

23. Co-Rec Modifications
Co-Rec – A team shall consist of 4 players of each sex
A team may start or continue with any combination of 4 and 2, or 4 and 3
Cannot play with a combination of 5 and 3
Must have 1 player on the line of scrimmage at the snap
Male players may not advance the ball through the line of scrimmage

24. Extra Points Extra Point Attempts:
1 point (3 yard line)
2 points (10 yard line)
3 points (20 yard line)
Co-Rec – “open” and “closed” play status depends on previous play
Male-to-male completion resulting in a touchdown will make the extra point try a “closed” play
Once a team has declared which point try they will attempt, and after the referee has announced the decision, the value can only be changed by timeout.

25. Punts
Teams must announce to the Referee whether or not they will punt on 4th down
There are no fake punts - all punts must be declared
Once choice is declared, can only be change by timeout
Defense may not rush the punter
Offense may not leave line of scrimmage until ball is kicked
Punter must kick the ball immediately after receiving snap in a continuous motion
There are no fair catches in flag football

26. Playoffs
The top four teams from each division will advance to the playoffs.
Top two will be in the “A” Bracket
The next two will be placed in the “B” bracket
Standings are determined, in order, by: winning percentage, sportsmanship rating, point differential, points against
Teams must maintain a satisfactory sportsmanship rating of 3.5 throughout the regular season and playoffs in order to continue
If teams have a conflict for the scheduled playoff game, it is the captain’s responsibility to reschedule the game
Rescheduled game time must be approved by Chad Vossekuil

27. Pre-Season Tournament
Interested in getting some pre-season practice?
4 women’s teams, 4 co-rec teams, and 8 men’s teams are wanted for the Preseason Tournament
Registration is located on Imleagues.com
These games are an important part in the training process for our officials. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
If you are available please let the Graduate Assistant know at:

28. Questions??
Any questions may be directed to the Intramural Graduate Assistant at: