Nirsa flag & touch football rules book & officials’ manual

If teams are wearing the same color jersey, the official shall flip a coin to. In its new 17th edition, the nirsa rules book and manual provides you with the latest rule changes and updates for sport. Nirsa championship series 2018 national flag football. It is a continuing effort by the nirsa membership to standardize the rules and mechanics for this great game. The nirsa rules book and officials manual is an excellent start for the sports administrator placed in charge of a flag or touch football program at a college. Be a part of special olympics texas and feel proud about your involvement in the movement that is changing lives. Nov 19, 2018 asus im legends, 2018 nirsa region iv corec flag football champs im legends defeated a team from the university of north texas, 2816, in the championship game to win the title. The course also features video vignettes, flash activities, interactive exercises and quizzes, various pre.

Jan 03, 2020 nirsa flag football national championships exciting news, flag football fans. Apply now to serve on the nirsa flag football editorial board. Mike valentine, e216 field house, iowa city, ia 52240. It is not the complete set of rules but includes those rules most frequently in question. Changes in official flag and touch football rules for 2019. The game should be played between 2 teams of 7 players each. Host a 2017 nirsa regional flag football championship nirsa. Battle of the bluegrass flag football regional western. For payment, teams can include their credit card number on the regional entry form or mail a check payable to the university of iowa to att. Hurdling is an attempt by a player to jump hurdleby leading with 1 foot, both. Flag football, nirsa, nirsa championship series, sports, volunteer read more be on staff for a nirsa championship series soccer tournament. Dont forget that there will be a flag football officiating preconference workshop that will focus.

In the nfl encroachment refers to when before the snap, a defensive player illegally crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an opponent or has a clear path to the quarterback. This handbook has become the standard for campus recreation programs. This would be an offside penalty in the ncaa in high school, encroachment includes any crossing of the neutral zone by the. Nirsa flag football 2018 logo sportsmanship statement. Leaders in collegiate recreation and the nirsa championship series committee are excited to welcome you to pensacola, florida for the nirsa national.

The nirsa rules book and officials manual is revised biannually. Currently in its 17th edition, the manual provides members with the latest rule changes and updates for sport. The 2019 nirsa nebraska flag football regional will be held november 810 at the university of nebraskalincoln. Nicole green, university of michigan editorial board chair nick brigati, ohio university rules book editor jason gant, farmingdale state college officials manual editor. The 2017 nirsa region iii flag football officials workshop will be held on friday, september 30th and saturday, october 1st, 2017 at the university of dayton. If you are not a member, please click create account to register first. Nirsa national flag football championships university of. Nirsa regional flag football championships recreational. Join us in round rock, texas for the end of the 2019 nirsa flag football season. As an internationally recognized multimedia brand with more than four decades of experience with the athletics, fitness, and recreation industries, athletic business is the preferred media partner of nirsa. Round rock selected to host national flag football. They work day to day with the intricacies of implementing a flag football program and are able to keep all the training materials up to date and relevant.

Which offers regional and national extramural tournaments in the sports of flag football, basketball, soccer and tennis. Intramural flag football rules, im participant handbook, and sportsmanship. Nirsa is excited to have this years national tournament hosted by st. In gridiron football, there are several different rulings for encroachment.

Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of rules, interpretations and officials mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. Nirsa family from april 20 24, the career services center csc committee partnered with mondo to offer our first ever virtual career development week that served the association and its members. Fort campbell kentucky flag football rule book this rulebook is for fort campbell mwr intramural sports use only. Nirsa championship series 2019 national soccer mens championship bracket final duration. Nirsa flag football part of the nirsa championship series national championships regional championships volunteers officials eligibility guidelinesappeal process tournament history rulebook and officiating resources rulebook editorial board officiating resources. Technologies have developed, and reading 2017 2018 nirsa flag touch football rules book officials manual18th edition printable 2019 books might be easier and simpler.

Flag football rules missouri university of science and. Building 72, room 282 a 1 university parkway pensacola, fl 32514. Modifications have been made to suit ohio state recreational sports programs. Flag football rules recreational sports and fitness services. This handbook has become the standard for campus recreation programs across north america, and beyond. Nirsa region iii flag football officials workshop nirsa. Specific references to mens and womens games have been removed. The nirsa flag football season will be kicking off soon with regionals starting in mid october. By providing opportunities for learning and growth, sup. Book table of contents author excerpts book nirsa, the leader in collegiate recreationwith a membership serving over 8 million studentsprovides. National intramural and recreational sports association. By directing resources to advance the associations strategic initiatives and investing in emerging opportunities that elevate the field of campus recreation and support the nirsa family, general funds have supported scholarships, research grants, campus rec benchmarking, and. We are thrilled for the flag football national championships to return to texas and to a premier destination like round rock. All text highlights in grey represents rule changes for the 2015 season.

Updated information for officials includes instruction on proper mechanics for. Copyrighted material from human kinetics and the national intramural. Additionally, each player must sign their own nirsa waiver and provide the name of their insurance company and policy number on that form. In addition to providing resources for campus recreation programs through conferences, workshops and symposiums, nirsa is the host of the national championship series events. Nirsa flag football national championships round rock. Played at the nirsa 2016 annual conference at the gaylord palms in kissimmee, florida, this kinetic typography animation reveals some stats about nirsa. Nirsa championship series 2018 national flag football championship program 5 event schedule sportsmanship statement 27. By winning the regional tournament, im legends has qualified to defend its 2017 national title at the 2018 nirsa national flag football championships in january in. Leaders in collegiate recreation nirsa is the premier association of leaders in collegiate recreation that transforms lives and facilitates the development of healthy communities worldwide. Past flag football champions university of west florida.

Hotel information staybridge suites bowling green all officials and staff will be staying at the staybridge suites address. It offers updated information for officials, including instruction on proper mechanics for threeperson and fourperson crews. Eligibility all participants must provide a current validated university of arkansaslittle rock id before participating and. The nirsa national flag football championship tournament was held in texas in 20062007 and 20112012, but never before in round rock. The nirsa flag football editorial board is made up of numerous professionals and students who are responsible for implementing intramural programs for their participants. Thousands of colleges, universities, recreation departments, high schools, correctional institutions, military installations, ymcaywcas, the department of armyeurope, and the department of the navy have adopted these rules. Support for the nirsa foundations general fund provides meaningful professional growth opportunities to nirsa members. We are excited to have volunteers and staff prepare for another year of flag football tournaments. Flag football university of arkansas at little rock. Host a 2017 nirsa regional flag football championship hosting a nirsa championship series event is an experience that requires a great deal of time and resources, but its also very rewarding and comes with a flood of fantastic benefits. At special olympics texas, there is a place for everyone, from athlete to coach, volunteer to sponsor, and more. College pool play thursday, january 3, 2019 all day playoffs continue 9 a. Edwards university campus recreation, southwestern university intramural and recreational activities, the university of texas at austin recreational sports and the official host partner city of round rock.