ELITE FOOTBALL LEAGUE (EFL)
FLAG FOOTBALL RULEBOOK 2024
Be sure to check out the full Flag Canada rulebook by clicking here. Please note we will be using the 7 on 7 portion of the rulebook.
We will using the Flag Canada rulebook with the exceptions listed out below:
Equipment
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Uniforms
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All players must wear either team jersey's or shades of their team jerseys.
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Players must have their unique number displayed on the back of their jersey
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If a player is not wearing a numbered jersey, stats will not be kept for this player
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Any duplicated numbers will also not have their stats recorded
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The wearing of jewelry is strictly prohibited.
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Pants/shorts without pockets are recommended.
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Shoes
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Athletic shoes including those with rubber cleats are permitted.
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Athletic shoes with metal cleats are strictly prohibited.
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Protective Equipment
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Mouth guards are highly recommended.
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Player Equipment
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Any challenge regarding equipment compliance shall be decided by the head referee prior to each game.
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Leaderboard
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Win = 3 points
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Loss = 0 points
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Tie = 1 point
Leaderboard is based on the W-L-T record. However, if it is still tied, the total number of points scored will be used to break the tie. If it is still tied, the least amount of INTs thrown will be used.
Overtime in Regular Season
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During regular season, the game can end in a tie.
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During playoffs, overtime will be played using the Flag Canada rules
Playoff Format/Tie Breaker Procedures
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Playoff Format
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The playoff format is dependent on the number of teams/divisions in the league.
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Players must play a minimum of 3 games in regular season in order to be eligible for playoffs. A cancelled/rained out game counts as attended.
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Team win-loss record will be the 1st deciding factor for seeding
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If there is a tie in the win-loss record, the total number of points at the end of the regular season will be the deciding factor to determine seeding
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If it is still tied, the least amount of INTs thrown will be used.
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