SYSA Indoor Flag Football Coaches Meeting Thursday, February 7th SYSA Bingo Hall, 6:00pm

SYSA Mission “To provide sports activities for all youth where everyone plays, develops skills, is taught good sportsmanship, and learns the value of being a team player.”

Code of Conduct Code of Conduct Coaches will respect players, opponents, and officials Players will respect each other, coaches, and officials Coaches may talk with but MAY NOT argue with officials Players will not argue with or question calls/no calls from officials 1st/2nd Grade: 1-2 coaches on field at any time 3rd-6th Grade: Only one coach allowed on field

SYSA Flag Football All games will be played at SYSA Indoor Sports Center(730 N. Hamilton) No alcohol OR tobacco use at ISC. Teams organized by age and school. Games will be Friday Nights and Saturday (All Day) 1st/2nd Grade: Most games on Saturday Mornings 3rd-4th Grade: Games on Fridays and Saturday mornings-early afternoons 5th-6th Grade: Games on Fridays and Saturday afternoon-evenings.

Practices SYSA DOES NOT provide practice space SYSA does not promote practices It is up to coach if your team practices or not If you do practice, not required for kids to show up. Players missing practice still must play 50% of the game.

Miscellaneous Information Parking Between Games Concussion Protocol Blood on Jersey Arrive Early on First Day

First Game Option Play one 25 Minute Half Use first twenty minutes as a practice Thoughts?

Playing Rules Every player must play half the game A player may play a MAXIMUM of 1 Half per game at quarterback OR running back Each player shall play equally on offense and defense each game No extra points after touchdowns No kickoffs. Ball placed at 5 yard line No hurdling, no stiff arms, no flag guarding If a team declares a “punt,” ball will be placed at midfield. Emphasis on Player Safety

End of Season Tournament $120 Additional Team Fee Similar to Candy Bowl 2 Game Guarantee March 29-31 4 Team Max for 1st/2nd Grade 8 Team Max for 3rd/4th Grade 8 Team Max for 5th/6th Grade

Other Information Schedules will be released no later than February 11th Time: 2 Halves. 20 Minutes Each. Running Clock. The field is 40 yards long and 22 yards wide. The field shall be divided into 2 15-yard zones. When the ball is first downed in a zone, the team in possession has four downs to move to the next zone or score. No jumping over the boards. Use door to field

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Contact Your Players Please contact your players as soon as possible Additional players may be added in coming week. Questions???? Football Coordinator: Glen Reser glen@sysa.com 509-328-7972