The Central UP Youth Football League has grown to 520 kids this year.  With these many kids playing it is very important that Coaches have a good line of communication with their Area VP.  I must emphasize that the Area Vice-President is an extension of President of this League and each Area VP has the Presidents full support.

 

All Coaches should review the program rules.  Program Rules

 

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All Coaches must have an application on file with the secretary of the league before stepping foot on the field.

 

All Coaches will have a back ground check completed.

 

It is required for all head coaches (and recommended for all assistant coaches) to attend a coaches clinic. There are 2 possible times each year to attend.  The clinic should only last about an hour and is a good opportunity for new coaches to ask questions and veteran coaches to share their experiences.

 

Coaches are highly encouraged to attend the Equipment Distribution.  This is a great time to learn how to maintain and repair the equipment.

 

All Coaches will adhere to the Leagues Practice Schedule.  Practice Schedule

 

All Coaches must keep track of and maintain all their equipment.  The league cannot afford to replace blocking dummy because they fly out of your truck.

 

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STRIPER PLAYERS

Section A. Striper Designated Players

1. Junior Varsity Division- All players weighing more than 120 lbs will be designated as a Striper Player.

2. Varsity Division - All players weighing more than 160 lbs will designated as a Striper Player.

3. Striper players will have a black piece of tape placed on each side of their helmet for designation. This designation will be verified by the Area Rep prior to the start of the game.

Section B. Rules for Striper Players

Rule 1: A Striper player may not advance the ball on any offensive series. For example he or she may not run, throw, or catch the ball.

Rule 2: A Striper Player may not advance the football during kickoffs, punt returns, or handle the ball during the return. If the ball is kicked to them they may fall on it.

Rule 3: A Striper Player may not advance the ball on a turnover. If a Striper Player intercepts a pass or recovers a fumble, the Defensive Team will obtain possession of the ball at the spot of the recovery. 6

Rule 4: A Striper Player will not be penalized for an instinctive reaction to recovering the football. The play will be blown dead and the ball spotted at the point of recovery.

Rule 5: If a team violates these Striper Player rules, the referee will call the play dead and a 15yard penalty will be enforced.

Rule 6: All stripers must be on the line of scrimmage at the snap of the ball. This includes offensive and defensive positions. No Striper may line up in the backfield except to kick extra points and field goals. Stripers are still restricted from advancing the ball, fakes are not allowed and the play is called dead if there is a bad snap with the striper in the back field.

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ALL PLAY RULE

Section A. Teams with more than 22 players at game time:

1. Each player will be guaranteed a minimum of 12 plays per game.

2. Each player must start either on offense or defense series provided they have met the conditions of Section C below. As it is not possible for every player to start, it is required that there will be 22 different players starting; 11 for offense and 11 for defense. With more than 22 players the non-starting players should be rotated weekly.

Section B. Teams with 22 or less players at game time:

1. Each player will be guaranteed a minimum of 14 plays per game.

2. Each player must start either on offense or defense series provided they have met the conditions of Section C below.

Section C. Exceptions to the All Play Rule

The amount of game playing time is directly related to the number of practices attended and the active participation in practice during the preceding week's practice. If a player is absent from a practice, and notifies the coach prior to practice, with a reasonable excuse he or she will not be penalized. Unexcused absences, goofing off during a practice or a fear of playing will not guarantee the player the amount of plays listed in this Article. The Head Coach must document this reduction and notify the parent prior to the game.  

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Sportsmanship Rule 

When a team leads by 25 or more points any offensive player that scored 2 touchdowns may not intentionally handle the ball, except at the center position.  If an offensive player, that has scored 2 touchdowns, handles the ball on offense while the score difference is 25 or more points, the penalty will be a 15 yard, Un-Sportsmanship Conduct Foul.  The Foul will be assessed from the original line of scrimmage and the down will be replayed.  The spirit of this rule is to get other kids involved in the offense when the lead is 25 or more points and not to run up the score.

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