The Central UP Youth Football League has grown to 550 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 section of our by-laws.  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 to attend: Saturday, July 12th at 3:00pm and Saturday, July 19th at noon. 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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ALL PLAY RULE

Teams with more than 22 players at game time will guarantee each player a minimum of 10 Qualifying plays per game.

Teams with 22 or less players at game time will guarantee each player a minimum of 12 Qualifying plays per game.  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 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.

Defining a Qualifying Play

Kickoffs, extra point tries, or free kicks do not count as plays.  All plays must be from the line of scrimmage. (LOS) Penalties do not count as plays, unless action has taken place, and a penalty has been assessed down field.  Plays that result in a quarterback dropping to his knee with the sole purpose of “playing it safe” will not count.

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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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