Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) League Rules

Rules: USA Flag Rulebook
Leagues will be officiated (MPRB Certified Officials)
MPRB modifications will be listed by end of March
Field Size: 70 yards x 25 yards
Game Ball:
Women: Intermediate, Youth or Junior ball
Co-Ed: Intermediate, Youth or Junior ball
Men: Collegiate or Official ball
Uniform: Shirts and jerseys MUST be tucked in; shorts are recommended to be black or a dark navy blue to provide a different color as the flag (flags provided are a variety of brighter colors)
Teams may provide their own flags. However, each team must use the same number of flags on their belts (a minimum of two flags must be on all belts during play)
Game Time: Two 20-minute halves
Halftime: 5-minutes
Last two minutes of second half will be stopped time
If one team is a head 30 points or more, the clock will be running time the last two minutes
Each team will have two 30-second timeouts per half (stopped time)
If a score is tied at the end of regulation, the game will remain a tie
Tournament Overtime:
A coin toss will establish which team will have the first attempt on offense
Each team will receive one possession (1 down)
The offensive team will determine if they want to attempt 1 point at the 5-yard line or 2 points from the 15-yard line
Repeat this process until there is a winner
Defensive Penalty: Move to half the distance and replay first down
Roster:
Maximum of 12 players per team roster
All players must be listed on the roster before competing
Roster must be completed by the third scheduled game
Forfeits:
Two forfeits and you can be removed from the league
League Standings & Points
A win = 2 points, a tie = 1 point, and a loss = 0 points
Touchdown = 6 points
PAT (Point after touchdown):
1 point: Successfully try from 5 yards
2 points: Successfully try from 10 yards
Because of the no-run zone, a 1-point PAT is pass only; 2-point PAT can be run or pass
Defense touchdown on a try - 2 points
Safety - 2 points
Safety on a try - 1 point

Playing Rules:

General Information: MPRB Leagues follow League Rules: USA Flag Football and MPRB modifications listed below.

Minimum 4 players to start (maximum 5 on the field)
Co-Ed Play:
Both genders must be involved in each possession (every 4 downs)
Penalty Enforcement: If the attempt does not involve a female
Loss of down and the next play is still a female play
If an offensive penalty occurs, then the next play is still a female play
If a defensive penalty occurs the next play will be open
Each team will play with five (5) players on offense and defense
Teams can play with any ratio of males / females if there is at least one (2) female or one (2) male on the field at all times
Teams may play with a minimum of 4 players on the field
Teams can play with any ratio of males / females if there is at least one (2) female or one (2) male on the field at all times
Starting the Game and Half:
Teams start play from the 15-yard line (no kickoffs)
There are no kickoffs