League Details:

• Registration begins June 22, 2025, for all teams.
• League Fees: 8 games (including tournament) w/ MPRB certified officials.
• Divisions: Women’s, Men’s & Co-Ed 6-person flag leagues.
• Registration Link - REGISTER HERE

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League Info:

• League Games: League fees are based on an 8-game schedule (including tournament).
• League Times: Game times for the evening leagues may begin between 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
• League Location: Parade Park / Field – 400 Kenwood Pkwy, Mpls 55403.
• Field Size: 70 yards x 30 yards.
• Game Ball:
  • Women: Intermediate, Youth or Junior ball.
  • Co-Ed: Intermediate, Youth or Junior ball.
  • Men: Collegiate or Official ball.
• Uniform: Shirts and jerseys MUST be tucked in; shorts MUST be a different color as the flag (flags provided are red and yellow).
• Game Time: Two 22-minute halves (running time) w/ 5-minute halftime.
• If a score is tied at the end of regulation, the game will remain a tie. 
• Tournament Overtime: 
• A coin toss will establish which team will have the first attempt on offense. 
• Each team will receive one possession (1 down).
• The offensive team will determine if they want to attempt 1 point at the 5-yard line or 2 points from the 15-yard line. 
• Repeat this process until there is a winner.
• Defensive Penalty: Move to half the distance and replay first down
• Roster: Maximum of 12 players per team roster. Roster must be completed by the 3rd game.
• Forfeits: 
• Two forfeits and you can be removed from the league.
• Timeouts:
  • Each team is entitled to three (1 minute) timeouts per game.
  • Timeouts can be used at the team's discretion.
  • All timeouts are one (1) minute in length (stopped time). Officials will give a warning at forty-five (45) seconds.
  • Teams are allowed twenty-five (25) seconds between plays. The official will announce the ten (10) second mark.

 

League Standings & Points:

• A win = 2 points, a tie = 1 point, and a loss = 0 points.
• Touchdown = 6 points.
• Extra Point:
  • 1 point: Successfully try from 5 yards.
  • 2 points: Successfully try from 15 yards.
• Safety = 2 points (offensive team punts from own 15-yard line).

Playing Rules:

• Minimum 4 players to start (maximum 6 on the field).
• Co-Ed Play:
  • Both genders must be involved in each possession (every 4 downs).
  • Penalty Enforcement: 
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  • Loss of down and the next play is still a female play.
• Starting the Game & Half: 
• Teams start play from the 15-yard line (no kickoffs).

 

Dead Ball

• A dead ball is any pass, lateral, handoff or punt return that touches the ground. The play is always dead in every case.
• On any lateral or handoff, the new line of scrimmage becomes the point where the fumble occurred.
• If the quarterback drops the centering pass, the play is dead, and the line of scrimmage remains the same.

Penalties

• If the defensive team commits a penalty, the offensive team can take the result of the play (completed pass) or re-do the play and take the appropriate penalty yardage.
• If the offensive team commits a penalty, the defensive team can take the result of the play or take the penalty yardage.

Downs

• A centerline (marked by cones) at the halfway point of the field will be the 1st down marker.
• The offensive team has 4 attempts to gain a 1st down.

4th Down Kick

• Teams may punt the ball on 4th down. The punting team must declare if they are going to punt.

Pulling the Flag

• The play is dead when the player with the ball flag-belt has been pulled.

Backfield Play

• Handoff/running plays are allowed behind the line of scrimmage. Backwards pitches are allowed in the field of play.

Pass Plays

• One forward pass per play.

Fair Catch

• A player signaling for a fair catch shall be given an unimpeded opportunity to catch the ball. Penalty = 10 yards.

Punt Returns

• Any muffed/dropped punt return is dead at the spot.

Offensive/Defensive Line Play

• Other than the quarterback, three offensive players must start along the line of scrimmage.
• Offensive receivers (within 5 yards of the center) may not move positions once the team is at the line of scrimmage prior to a play. This rule does not apply to a receiver starting more than 5 years from the center.
• Any of the defenders may rush the quarterback, provided that they complete the "5 Mississippi" count prior to crossing the line of scrimmage.
• Defenders may not bump/touch any offensive receiver. Penalty = 10 yards.
• Offensive receiver may not push off / touch any defender. Penalty = 10 yards.

MPRB League Director reserves the right to make additions and/or changes for the betterment of the program.