AT A GLANCE 2022 RULES AND REGS
U10 |
U12 |
U14 |
U16 |
U18 |
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Age Eligibility |
Birth Years 2012 and 2013 |
Birth Years 2010 and 2011 |
Birth Years 2008 and 2009 |
Birth Years 2006 and 2007 |
Birth Years 2004 and 2005 (2003 limit of 10 on a roster |
Game Format |
6 vs 6 3 players on the line |
9 vs 9 5 players on the line |
12 vs 12 7 players on the line |
12 vs 12 7 players on the line |
12 vs 12 7 players on the line |
Roster Sizes |
12 – dressed on game day |
16 – dressed on game day |
22 – dressed on game day |
25 – dressed on game day |
25 – dressed on game day |
Field Size |
Full length of regulation field – Width spectators sideline to far hash marks |
Length 110 yards with 10 yard endones – Width spectator sideline to for numbers |
Full regulation size field |
Full regulation size field |
Full regulation size field |
Timing |
4 down 12 min quarters, run time stopped time in the last 6 min of 2nd and 4th quarter regular timing rules apply-NO stop time for penalties, injuries, time outs or possession change |
4 down 12 min quarters |
4 down 12 min quarters |
3 down 12 min quarters |
3 down 12 min quarters |
Game ball |
TDJ |
TDJ |
TDY |
Wilson or Big Game Football |
Wilson or Big Game Football |
Conversions |
Run 1, Pass 2, Kick 2 |
Run 1, Pass 2, Kick 2 |
Run 2, Pass 2, Kick 1 |
Run 2, Pass 2, Kick 1 |
Run 2, Pass 2, Kick 1 |
Minimum Number of Officials |
3 on field – 1 time keeper (not a parent-must be competent) |
4 on field – 1 time keeper (not a parent-must be competent) |
4 on field Recommend 5 – 1 time ke(not a parent-must be competent) |
5 on field – Recommend 6 1 time ke(not a parent-must be competent) |
6 refs on field – 1 time keeper (not a parent-must be competent) |