FYFL Rules Summary
2025–2026 Season | Flatland Youth Football League
General League Rules
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Programs: Flag (4–5), Tackle (7U, 9U, 11U), Cheer (6–12)
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Team Fees: Flag – $850 | Tackle – $1350 | Cheer – $200/org
- Registration Cutoff: August 17
- UIL rules apply where FYFL rules are not specific
Conduct & Sideline Expectations
Game Format & Procedures
- Game Length: Flag/7U – 20 min halves | 9U/11U – 12 min quarters
- 24-point lead = continuous running clock
- 15-min forfeit time | Forfeits require ref payment to resume play
- Only non-judgment calls can be protested (with $100 fee)
Division-Specific Highlights
Flag (4–5)
- No contact or weight limits
- No punts/kickoffs
- 2 coaches allowed on field (10 yd rule)
- No blitzing or A-gap defenders
️ 7U (6–7)
- 75 lb weight limit
- No QB sneaks or blitzing
- Max 4-man D-line
- 25-yd walk-off punts
9U & 11U
- 9U: 105 lbs | 11U: 135 lbs
- No fake punts or quick kicks
- Coaches must remain in box
- Live ball punts (11U)
Eligibility & Weigh-Ins
- Age eligibility based on August 1
- Must upload report card, birth certificate, and physical
- Only one weigh-in attempt — no second chances
- Overweight players restricted to line positions
Player Transfers & Recruiting
- Recruiting within FYFL is prohibited
- Transfers require a written request and board approval
- Violators risk game forfeiture and board review