Idaho State High School rules apply except for the following:

This is a FUNDAMENTAL league (3rd/4th grade). We do not assess penalties with yardage loss/gained and do not throw flags for actions like holding, encroachment, or illegal formation. We simply ask that the referee informs the Head Coach of the athlete involved and have them coach the appropriate behavior.

• Each athlete MUST play at least 50% of the game

• Each team can have 1 coach on the field with the players to help them line up and call plays

• Field will be 40 yards long.

• Any games missed due to weather will not be made up.

Times:

• Games are held on Wednesday nights

• Two 30 minute halves, with a 5 minute half time

• Running clock will be used during both halves NO Timeouts

Defense:

• Must run as a mandatory stacked 4-4. Linebackers must be 4-5 yards deep. 

• No Blitzing by any player: Linebackers should read run or pass and fill holes, must delay by at least 2 seconds to determine run or pass play.

• Cornerbacks can’t blitz & must stay with the receiver. Can only move towards the runner or backfield once it is an obvious run play. 

• Defensive ends must be lined up directly in front of the tackle or tight end

• Defensive tackles must line up directly in front of guards

• No crashing the center by defensive tackles, must allow the snap to occur. .

Offense:

• Ball starts on the 40-yard line

• No Kickoffs

• No Punts

• Penalties will result in a loss of down, but will not result in negative yardage

• Fumbles and interceptions will cause a change of possession and the ball will be reset at the 40-yard line when downed

Week 1 Only Rules:

• Bobbled exchanges will result in a loss of down

• No play clock

After Week 1 Rules:

• Bobbled center-quarter back exchanges are a live fumble and can be recovered

• 35 second play clock, with loss of down for delay of game

• Sideline misconduct or unsportsmanlike conduct are both assessed to the head coach. This includes actions of parents, guardians, assistant coaches, and players. We hold our coaches responsible to maintain a positive sideline demeanor. On the 2nd flag in a single-game for these violations, the head coach will be ejected and suspended for the next game. 

• The chain crew (provided by the home team) will be on the home team side of the field

Games are held on Saturdays at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm 

Note: Some games will be held at different times due to field availability

We will play by High School rules except for:

• Quarters will be 10 minutes long.

• Halftime will be 10 minutes long.

• There will be NO ball carrier weight limit.

• Kickoffs will start from the 40-yard line.

• Punts and extra points will be live.

• Extra Point Scoring will be: 1 point for a successful run or pass. 2 points for a successful kick.

• The chain crew will be on the home team side of the field, and will be provided by the home team.

• If a team is 21 points ahead in any point of the game, it shall be a running clock at the losing coaches' discretion. Board members or officials may impose a running clock to keep the game on a 2-hour schedule. 

• Visors are okay as long as they are clear per Idaho High School Rules. Officials make the decision, not coaches. (A document from a medical professional may supersede such rule)

• Any games missed due to weather will not be made up.

• Sideline misconduct or unsportsmanlike conduct are both assessed to the head coach. This includes actions of parents, guardians, assistant coaches, and players. We hold our coaches responsible to maintain a positive sideline demeanor. On the 2nd flag in a single-game for these violations, the head coach will be ejected and suspended for the next game.