1. Goal: Developmental and introductory program
Special Rules (TM/MM)
Tiny Mite Division
80 yard playing field
No kickoffs- ball is placed on your own 35 yard line
No fumbles (dead ball), interceptions count and can be advanced
Have the option to punt or advance the ball 25 yards
If the ball is inside the 30 yard line when turned over on downs, the ball will be placed half the distance to the goal (15 yard line)
2 coaches on the field all season and must be 5 yards behind the deepest player on the field when quarterback goes under center
No lining up over center
Only 6 players in the “box” on defense-blitzing is discouraged
12 minute running clock per quarter, time outs stop the clock
Games can end in a tie
Mighty Mite Division
100 yard playing field
Have the option to punt or advance the ball 25 yards
1 coach on the field for the first 3 games of the season only and must be 5 yards behind the deepest player on the field when quarterback goes under center
No lining up over center
Regulation clock with 10 minute quarters
Games can end in a tie
If the ball is inside the 30 yard line when turned over on downs, the ball will be placed half the distance to the goal
(15 yard line)
If the ball is inside the 30 yard line when turned over on downs, the ball will be placed half the distance to the goal (15 yard line)
Goal: Developmental and introductory program