PIT TOUCH and FLAG FOOTBALL in WINNIPEG MANITOBA - FOOTBALL!

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MODIFIED INDOOR RULES FOR THE 2009/2010 SEASON

The Game:
• The game is played 5 on 5.
• Game Length = 2 x 29 minute halves.
• Field Length is approximately 30 yards by 70 yards inclusive of enzones.
• All offensive snaps are taken from the center of the field (no hashmarks). This includes all convert attempts.

General Rules:
• Each team is allowed three 30 second time outs, a maximum of two timeouts may be used in a one half.
• Teams may request up to at most two minutes for halftime.
• Kickoffs and kicks after a safety are taken from the 5 yard line.
• Penalties on kickoffs can result in the ball being moved into the endzone to be re-kicked (no half the distance penalties exist for kickoffs in indoor).
• Converts may be attempted from 5 yards out and are worth 1 point; converts from 10 yards out are worth 2 points.
• Any ball that hits the roof on a kick is placed on the ground directly below where the ball hit the roof.
• Any ball that hits the roof on a pass would be considered a dead ball, loss of down will occur.
• A rouge (single point) is awarded if the ball carrier is tagged in the end zone or if the ball is 'dead' in the endzone (sits for 3 seconds without being picked up by the offensive team). Any ball that travels through the end zone without being touched, results in a "touchback" and comes out to the 10 yard line where the receiving team starts it's possession. No single point will be awarded.
• A personal foul penalty occurs if the rusher (or any other player) hits the QB's arm while in a throwing motion.
• Waiving a hand over a downed player will not be considered a 'touch' and play will continue until the player is physically touched by the defensive team.
• At the end of each game teams will select a player of the game from the opposing team. The player of the game will be circled on the game card. All players of the game will be entered into weekly draws for free swag!
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Locker Rooms:
• Each team will be provided a locker room in which to store their belongings. Locker room numbers will be listed by team on the white board near the entrance to the playing area.
• Keys for the locker rooms can be picked up from the front desk in exchange for a piece of identification.
• All belongings must be locked in the locker rooms. Bags, shoes, jackets, etc will no longer be allowed on the sidelines due to potential injury hazards. Only game balls, tees, and water bottles should be on the field and these items should be placed at the back of the safe zone surrounding the field.
• If belongings cannot be placed in the locker room they may be stored BEHIND the netting that surrounds the safe zone around the fields. When playing on fields 1 & 4, belongings can be stored behind the netting on the West and East sides of the fields behind the netting. When playing on fields 2 & 3, belongings must be stored behind the North side of the netting.
• Belongings must be pushed back far enough behind the netting so as not to encroach on the safe zone surrounding the fields.
• Failure to comply will result in a delay of game penalty for the offending team.
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The stuff that needs to be said:
• Any additions to rosters after the registration deadline are subject to approval by the PIT Football League Management. Players will not be credited for any games they are not listed on the website homepage roster prior to game day.
• Any other interpretations, not covered by the PITFootball and TFONT rule books and the indoor modified rules noted on this post are subject to the Head referees judgment and the league administration.
• Have a great season and enjoy the best game day football experience in Manitoba!

FOR THE PLAYERS ... ... BY THE PLAYERS

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Good luck to all teams tonight as we kick off our inaugural season of Spring football! The rules can also be accessed by clicking on the indoor rules link here http://www.pitfootball.com/menu/indoor-rules-2009-2010. New rules in effect for the Spring are highlighted in red. Please take a look as it affects all players in the league.

Teams should also remember to bring waiver forms for any players who have not signed up on the Fall 2009 or Winter 2010 season. Waiver forms signed from last year are not valid.

The PIT CREW