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CDA JR TACKLE RULES FOR 7 ON 7 FOOTBALL
League Description: The
CDA JR.
Tackle 7-on-7 Passing League is a competitive, one-hand
touch football program that enables quarterbacks, receivers, running backs,
defensive backs, linebackers and other skill players to improve their
skills. The game is fast paced, exciting and challenging. It is a MUST DO for
young football players wanting to improve their passing, catching, and defensive
skills. It also is known to improve player speed, agility, and quickness because
of its fast pace and one-on-one play that is required.
Who Should Participate? Quarterbacks,
Running Backs, Receivers, Linebackers, Cornerbacks, Safeties and other Skill
Position players wanting to improve their game!
Field Dimensions:
Field Length--45 yards long
Field Width--160 feet (60 feet to hash mark, 40
feet between)
End Zone--10 yards deep
Starting the game:
A central time keeper will be designated. All
games will begin and end on this persons instructions. He will also announce the
time remaining at the 10, 5, and 2 minute mark.
The visiting team on the schedule will start the
first half with possession of the ball. The home team will start the second half
with possession of the ball first.
NO TEAM WILL BE
ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE WITHOUT SHIRTS!
Team t-shirt must be worn. All players must wear
protective mouth piece and approved helmet. Players are permitted to wear
standard rubber cleats. No metal spikes!
Ball always placed on right hash mark when at the
45 yard line.
Each team will use its own ball during offensive
possessions. 7th and 8th to use J5Y and 6th to
use J5J size footballs.
Moving the ball:
No kicking/punting.
Field is marked at 15 yard intervals with cones.
(3 first downs without a penalty would result in a touchdown)
Possession always begins at the 45 yard line at
the right hash.
Offenses always move in the same direction
NO PLAYER MAY RUN WITH THE BALL, ALL PASSES MUST
BE FORWARD (A pass caught behind the line of scrimmage must be a forward
pass)
Possession always
begins at the 45 yard line at the right hash. NO PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED IN
EXCESS OF THE 45 YD. LINE. LOSS OF DOWN WILL BE ASSESSED INSTEAD.
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Interpretations:
First down – incomplete pass and offensive penalty results in the next down
being 3rd down.
Second down – incomplete pass and offensive penalty results in a turn over to
the defensive team.
NOTE: THIS APPLIES ONLY IF THE BALL IS ON THE 45 YARD LINE. If the ball has been
advanced, and a major penalty must be enforced, the offensive team is penalized
half the distance to the goal line (45 yard line).
ONCE A FORWARD PASS HAS BEEN THROWN, A BACKWARD PASS (lateral) IS ALLOWED.
THE 4 SECOND COUNT IS STILL IN EFFECT IF THE FORWARD PASS IS CAUGHT BEHIND
THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE.
Should a swing pass not cross the LOS and before the 4 second count has
expired, a defensive player tags the ball carrier behind the 45 yard line; it is
a SAFETY worth 2 points.
Special Rules:
No
blocking. Players are allowed to
screen block only.
Blocker/Offense can not use
their hands or arms to block out the defenders while screening the
defenders from the rushers.
Blocking after a reception is ok. 2014 change
Receiver/Ball carrier is legally down when
touched below the neck with both hands
2014 change. (Excessive force by shoving,
pushing, or striking a blow will be penalized by automatic first down and 5
yards. Expulsion of a player(s) if ruled
unsportsmanlike & flagrant).
Fumbles are dead balls at the spot with the last
team retaining possession. A muffed snap is not a fumble/dead ball. The 4.0
second count remains in affect on snaps.
Each team will have 25 seconds to snap the ball
once it has been marked ready for play; delay of game penalty will be loss of
down plus 5 yards.
The QB is allowed 4.0 seconds to throw the ball.
The Official timekeeper starts a stopwatch on the snap of the ball from center
and stops the watch as soon as the QB releases the ball. If release is under 4.0 seconds, the
play goes on. If the timekeeper sees
that the clock has exceeded 4.0 seconds, he waits until the play is over (the
play is not blown dead), then brings the ball back to the original line of
scrimmage with loss of down. (The timekeeper will be an official or coach from a
team that is not playing) The only infractions
possible when a 4 second count is called are: defensive holding, personal fouls,
and unsportsmanlike acts. There CAN'T BE: an interception, offensive touchdown,
or pass interference offensive or defensive.
Defensive Pass Interference will be a spot foul
(1st down at the spot).
Responsibility to avoid contact is with the
defense. There will be NO chucking. Deliberate bumping or grabbing; these
actions will result in a tack on penalty at the end of the play (5 yard penalty)
Offensive pass interference is the same as High
School rules.
Interceptions are a turn over. Ball can not be advanced. Ball is place on the 45 and offence
takes over.
Offensive team is responsible for retrieving and
returning the ball to the previous spot or the new scrimmage spot. Clock does
not stop and any delay by offense in retrieving and returning the ball TO THE
REFEREE will result in a delay of game and will be a 5 yard penalty from the
succeeding spot.
The offensive center is not an eligible receiver
(teams must have a center).
The center will be responsible for setting or
re-positioning the Referee’s bean bag at the line of scrimmage.
No taunting or trash talking.. (5 yard penalty &
expulsion if flagrant).
The offense must gain at least 15 yards in the
first 3 or less plays or the defense takes over. (There is no kicking). Four
down territory occurs only after offense proceeds to or inside the 15 yard line
cone (third quadrant).
Fighting: The player (s) involved will be ejected
from the game. If a team fight occurs, the teams involved will be ejected from
the game and will go before the BOD before any future participation.
Two delay of game penalties on the same
possession results in a turnover. The opposing team will then put the ball in
play on the 45 yard line.
Any dead ball foul on a play that results in the
defense getting the ball and it is unable to be penalized back to the 50 yard
line will result in a loss of down penalty. The defense, not the offense, would
be starting play with 2nd down.
Scoring:
6 points for TD, 1 point for PAT from 3 yard line, 2 point PAT from 10
yard line (interception on PAT is dead ball). Official score is kept by
field referee and game manager.
Tie Breaker:
After coin flip to
determine first possession, teams will alternate 4 down series from the 15 yard
line. A winner is determined when one team scores during its possession and the
other does not. If a second overtime period is necessary, each team must then go
for two points on the conversion attempts.
Time:
20 minute halves (continuous clock for each
half--see: starting the game.).
No time outs. (EXCEPTION: Injuries. Both games on
the Field will halt until player (s) can be removed as soon as safety dictates).
10 minute half-time/10 minutes between games.
7 on 7 games require that all games start/end at
the same time. If a team (s) are late and can not start when the game officially
starts, they will begin play with whatever time is left on the game clock. (Not
to exceed 10 minutes of 1st half. Forfeit will occur after 10 minutes of the 1st
half) IT IS IMPERATIVE TO KEEP TO THE GAME TIME SCHEDULE. Teams must be on site
and ready to play when scheduled. Injury time outs may reduce the amount of time
between halves and/or between games to maintain the game schedules.
Secondary Coverage’s:
Cover 1 (man free)
Cover 2
Cover 3
Cover 4 (quarter-quarter halves, or straight quarters).
League Fees:
League Fees: $ 55.00 per player, 10 minimum
players per team.
League is open to incoming 6th, 7th
and 8th graders. 3 Divisions: 6th / 7th / 8th
Only officially registered players are allowed to
play. Any new player must register with the league prior to participation.
No Select Teams:
Teams must be formed with players from their Jr. Tackle fall team. New players to the CDA Jr. Tackle
will be place by the BOD.
Coaches:
Coaches are required to register their team and themselves with CDA Jr. Tackle 7 on
7 Football. No coach will be allowed to participate until he/she has completed
registration and been approved.
Coaches are responsible for following all rules of CDA Jr. Tackle
7 on 7 Football.
Coaches are responsible for reporting accurate data (rosters,
eligibility, age, grade level).
There is a zero tolerance policy on cheating. Any coach that
violates CDA Jr. Tackle 7on7 Football policies could be denied access to coach
for an entire season and could forfeit his team participation in upcoming games
and/or tournaments, pending the BOD review
Parent Volunteer coaches are responsible for implementing sound
offensive and defensive systems that duplicate their High School programs. They
must be simple and sound systems.
All volunteer coaches must wear a team shirt/uniform. A team may
not have more than four (4) coaches on the sideline. All coaches must register
and be approved by CDA Jr. Tackle 7 on 7
Misc:
All Volunteer Coaches are to be positive and encouraging to
players.
Kids health and
safety comes first
Make sure all
players drink water every 20 minutes or when ever they need it.
Make sure all
fields are safe. Stay clear from pot holes, bottles and sticks.
When attending
games make sure parents are informed to bring water, sun block, chairs, and
canopies.
All
volunteer coaches must check in and attend coaches meeting before the start of
events. Volunteer coaches that fail to do so will not be allowed to participate.
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Mission Statement |
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The mission of the Coeur d'Alene Junior Tackle Football Association is to
support a football league which is developmental yet competitive. It will teach
good citizenship, and good sportsmanship along with the fundamentals of
football. Our board and coaches will encourage commitment, self-discipline,
responsibility, team work, fair play, and an appreciation for and knowledge of
the game of football in an atmosphere of enjoyment and respect for self and
others. |
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