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Central Ohio League Teams (COLT)

Mid-Ohio Colt Football

2011 Rules and Regulations

Central Ohio League Teams (COLT)

Mid Ohio Football League (MOCFL)

2011 Rules and Regulations

Section I: Registration and Division of Teams

1. Registration must be completed prior to the first official game, Saturday, September the 03rd, 2011.

2. Eligibility guidelines for registration are as follows:

a. Players must be between ages of (7) seven and (13) thirteen to register.

i. All (13) thirteen year olds must have documentation from their school stating they are enrolled in the (6th) sixth grade. This document must be submitted to the league office with the team roosters for approval.

b. Any child turning (13) thirteen and entering the (7th) seventh grade is ineligible.

c. Any child enrolled in the (7th) seventh or (8th) grade is ineligible regardless of age.

3. Teams will be divided according to the following guidelines:

a. Junior Colts: (7) Seven and (8) eight year olds may participate on the Junior Colt Teams.

i. With league approval, first year (9) nine year olds may participate on the Junior Colts Teams.

b. Little Colts: (9) Nine years olds and all players who are (10) years of age on or prior to October 31st may participate on the Little Colts Teams.

i. All (10) ten year olds may participate on either the Little or Big Colts Teams depending on where they are needed. The player must remain on their originally assigned team.

c. Big Colts: All players turning (11) eleven prior to or on November 1st, (12) twelve year olds and (13) thirteen year olds must participate on the Big Colts Teams.

4. A player is not eligible to play in both Little and Big Colt games except under limited circumstances. The circumstances under which a player may participate in both games must be discussed and approved by the coaches of both teams involved. (i.e. Injuries reducing the number of available players may be an example of conditions under which a child may play in both games)

5. Under extreme circumstances a player may be allowed to switch permanently from the Little Colts to the Big Colts Teams, or vice versa. This must meet the approval, by majority vote, of the league presidents with the vote being coordinated by the league office.

6. Players must either be enrolled in or living in the school district for which they play.

Section II: Pre-Season Procedures

7. At the beginning of each season, during the league meeting, a vote will be taken for the office of league secretary. The duties and procedures of the league secretary are as follows:

a. Record and maintain the minutes of all meetings.

b. Provide meeting minutes to teams upon request.

c. After approval meeting minutes they shall be considered official and as such will be referred to when necessary to settle disputes or answer any questions.

d. The office will be held for (1) one year. The minutes shall be passed on and maintained by the new secretary.

8. League meetings are open only to league officers and their representatives. Parental concerns or questions should be addressed to the appropriate league representative for presentation to the league.

9. Prior to the start of the season, each team will conduct a mandatory meeting with parents and players to address rules and conduct. Both parents and players are required to sign the rules.

10. The host team has the option to have the last bye. The host team may choose to forfeit the option before the next football season.

11. Any team leaving the league must give notice at the end of the season (One year notice).

12. Any team wishing to enter the MOCFL must commit prior to June 01st of said year.

13. Any current team wishing to split (1) one or all of their teams into (2) two teams must notify the host team on or before July 15th of the said year.

14. The 2011 stats will be available on the Danville Football website (danvillefootbal.com). Any and all information for the site will go through the host team for display on the website coordinator.

15. Lucas will be the host team for 2011. Centerburg will be the host team in 2012.

Section III: Game Procedures, Rules of Play & Personal Conduct

16. Regular Season: The 2011 season will begin on Saturday, September the 03rd, 2011. All teams will play each other once. The regular season will end on Saturday, October 01st, 2011.

a. All games will be played on Saturdays and game start times are as follow:

i. Junior Colts: 12:30 pm

ii. Little Colts: 2:30 pm

iii. Big Colts: 4:30 pm

iv. Any change of game dates or start times must be mutually agreed upon by both teams and forwarded to the league office.

v. In the case of inclement weather the home teams shall have the final decision to play or reschedule the game.

b. Bye-Week: The Little and Big Colts Teams will observe a bye-week on Saturday, October the 8th, 2011. This date will allow for any make-up games to be played.

c. Championship Week

i. Junior Colts: The Junior Colt Teams’ championship games will be played on Saturday, October the 08th, 2011 at 12:30 pm under the following format:

1. 1st Seed vs. 2nd Seed @ Lucas High School.

2. 3rd Seed vs. 5th Seed @ 3rd Seed’s home field.

3. 4th Seed vs. 6th Seed @ 4th Seed’s home field.

ii. Little Colts: The Little Colt Teams’ championship games will be played on Saturday, October the 15th, 2011 @ 12:30 pm under the following format:

1. 1st Seed vs. 2nd Seed @ Lucas High School.

2. 3rd Seed vs. 5th Seed @ 3rd Seed’s home field.

3. 4th Seed vs. 6th Seed @ 4th Seed’s home field.

iii. Big Colts: The Big Colt Teams’ championship games will be played on Saturday, October the 15th, 2011 @ 4:30 pm under the following format:

1. 1st Seed vs. 2nd Seed @ Lucas High School.

2. 3rd Seed vs. 5th Seed @ 3rd Seed’s home field.

3. 4th Seed vs. 6th Seed @ 4th Seed’s home field.

17. Any team which fails to show for a scheduled game shall be considered a forfeit.

18. Each team shall supply an accurate record of each player including name, jersey number, date of birth and weight. This information shall be forwarded to the league office on or prior to Saturday, August 20th, 2011. Included with this information shall be any and all requests for player variances accompanied by verifying documentation. Once received the league office will forward the information and all requested variances to all league presidents for review. Failure to provide the player information will result in a $20.00 penalty, made payable to the host team, being issued to the offending team. A rooster should be made available to each home team for the purpose of PA announcement.

19. Players serving disciplinary sanctions will remain on the rooster and will be announced.

20. All teams will observe standard high school rules including (8) eight minute quarters and regulation clock.

a. Junior Colts will observe a maximum (6) man defensive line with linebackers (5) five yards off the ball outside the (10) ten yard lines.

21. Little and Junior Colt teams will use nothing smaller than a size TDK football.

22. Big Colt teams will use nothing smaller than a size TDJ football.

23. The time keeper will give both coaches a (2) two minute warning before the end of each half.

24. No field goals, punts or kickoffs are allowed for the Little and Junior Colts teams.

25. In the case of a safety the ball will be placed on the (50) fifty yard line.

26. Extra point attempts will be allowed. Before the kick can be attempted the kicking team must let the referee know and it will be announced over the PA. There will not be a rush by the defensive team. The holder must keep his knee down at all times and if it comes off the ground the kick will be no good. A kicking block may be used. A successful extra point attempt will result in (1) point. Any other means of sore directly following a touchdown will result in (2) two points.

27. Instead of punts for the Little and Junior Colt teams, the ball will be advanced (30) thirty yards with a punt commitment of turning the ball over to the opposing team. This option will be given by the referee at any point during the game when punting would normally be appropriate. The ball shall not be advanced inside the (20) yard line during any punt.

a. Big Colt Punting Guideline: It is a dead ball and the punting team will line up in a punting formation. The receiving also lines up in a receiving formation but cannot have more than (2) two players back to receive the ball. The ball will be snapped to the punter, who must be at least (5) five yards back from the line of scrimmage. If the receiving team catches the punted ball and it does not travel (30) thirty yards from the line of scrimmage, the ball will still advance (30) thirty yards from the line of scrimmage. The kicking team cannot pin the receiving team inside the receiving team’s (20) twenty yard line.

28. If there is a tie in a regulation game, overtime will be played according to the following guidelines.

a. A maximum of (2) two possessions per team will be allowed.

b. If a winner cannot be decided after (2) two possessions the game will end in a tie.

29. Home teams will be responsible to call in or e-mail scores for all three teams’ games for that week. The scores must be forwarded by 9:00 PM every Sunday after the games. If the scores are not reported by the said time a penalty of $20.00 will be assessed and must immediately be paid to the host team.

a. Host Team: Lucas – Contact Person Jim Sweat: E-mail – mlfd91@hotmail.com – 419-989-7299.

30. Every player is to participate in each game they attend. Point after touchdowns (PAT) and punt do not count as live plays.

31. The home team must have an EMT or squad on hand or have direct phone communication with an EMT or squad for the duration of the game.

32. The home team is required to provide two officials, one of whom must be a sanctioned official. The officials are to be present at the scheduled start of all games. If not the home team must forfeit the game. In this event, volunteers will be asked to officiate the game so the teams may play. Regardless of the outcome, the game will still be considered a forfeit. The forfeiting team will be assessed the average number of points they have surrendered for the season for such forfeit.

33. During the game, all team members on the sidelines must remain between the (30) thirty yard lines.

34. No spectators are allowed on the sidelines during the games. A penalty may be assessed for violation of this rule, and will be done so at the direction of the head official. (10 yard maximum)

35. Coaches must remain in the coaches box at all times. Except for the Little and Junior Colts team coaches.

36. Coaches may be on the field during time-outs, but no more than (2) two coaches from either team may be on the field at any time.

37. Only (6) six coaches are allowed in the team area at one time. A penalty may be assessed for the violation of this rule, and will be at the discretion of the head official.

38. For Little Colts and Junior Colts teams only (1) one offensive and defensive coach will be allowed on the field at any given time, and only in accordance with the following guidelines:

a. Coaches must stay (15) fifteen yards from the line of scrimmage when the ball is in play.

b. No coaching or rearranging of positions will be allowed once the clock starts. No audible calls from the field coach after the defense is set.

39. All helmets will be “NOCSE” approved, and equipment must be in top shape.

40. Use of a mouthpiece is required 100% of the time. If a player is observed without a mouthpiece, the team will be penalized (5) five yards. If the same player is in violation of this rule twice during the game, the team will be penalized (5) five yards, and the player in violation will be required to sit out for (1) one active play.

41. The mouthpiece must be attached to the protective face bar. The penalty for the loose mouthpiece will be the same as if the mouthpiece was not being worn, unless it is the request of a physician or dentist.

42. Weights for Little Colts and Junior Colts Teams:

a. Players 99 lbs and under may play any position.

b. Defensive players 100 lbs and over must be on the line of scrimmage in a hand down position.

c. Offensive players 100 lbs and over must be a down lineman (center, guard & tackle).

d. Weigh-ins for the teams must be conducted and reported to the league host via e-mail by Saturday August 20th, 2011. (Lucas: Jim Sweat – mlfd91@hotmail.com)

43. The facemask rule will be enforced per high school rules, (15) fifteen yards.

44. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or profanity are permitted during MOCFL games. This rule applies to coaches, players and spectators.

45. The first time a coach is ejected from a game, any punishment will be at the team’s discretion. If the coach is ejected a second time, the coach will be permanently dismissed for the season.

46. Any instance of physical violence on the part of parents or spectators will result in their expulsion for the remained of the season.

47. Any instance of physical violence of the part of a player will result in that player sitting out the following game. But the player must attend the game they are suspended from.

48. If any team has a second instance of violence on the part of any parent, spectator or player, that team will be removed from the league.

49. The official high school rule book is to be used in the case of a disagreement between teams. The sanctioned official should have a copy of these rules at all games.

50. The host team is responsible for resolving all disputes.

These Rule and Regulations were approved at the 2010 Season Winter Meeting (02/13/2011).