1. Fall 2016 Informational Meeting August 16, 2016

2. Introduction The Round Lake Youth Flag Football League (“RLYFFL”) is a non-profit organization. RLYFFL is an approved partner with the NFL’s “NFL Flag” program. NFL Flag helps with the insurance, website, equipment and marketing for a reasonable fee.

3. Principles Maximize playing time by limiting team sizes. Coach with positive reinforcement and an emphasis on building confidence. Teaching the fundamentals of football in a fun and positive manner. Encourage competitiveness without sacrificing sportsmanship or teamwork. Provide equal playing time and allow players the opportunity to try different positions. We succeed if the kids have fun!

4. Fees / Expenses Income: $100 per player registration fee No other fundraising or selling requirements Expenses: League start-up and maintenance costs (legal, tax) Insurance Marketing Website Equipment (jerseys, mouthguards, flag belts, footballs, field yard markers, referees) Credit card merchant fees Background checks Practice and game fields (RLPD) Trophies for every player BREAK-EVEN (RLYFFL is a non-profit organization.)

5. Equipment Uniform - Reversible jersey provided, please confirm your size. Shorts/pants not provided. Mouthguard – Required. 1 mouthguard will be provided. Cleats – Optional but strongly recommended. No metal spikes allowed. Flag Belt and Footballs – Provided to coaches for practice and games.

6. Flag Belts K – 2nd Grade: “Triple Threat” flag belts will be used. Belt has 3 flags and belt pulls off with a pull. Intended to be a little easier for younger kids. 3rd – 5th Grade: “NFL Flag” flag belts will used. Belt has 2 flags and they are a little harder to pull. Coaches will adjust at first team practice.

7. What to Bring? Practice Mouthguard Cleats Water bottle Comfortable clothes (weather appropriate) Jersey Mouthguard Cleats Water bottle Comfortable pants or shorts (weather appropriate) Games Coaches will bring flags and footballs to all practices and games.

8. Important Dates October 23rd / 30th – Last game of the fall season and all kids will get a trophy! August 19th – First night of practice! Evaluations for the 3rd – 5th grade division. September 11th – First game of the season! September 16th – Picture Day at Park School. Players should wear their uniforms. Teams will practice around their scheduled picture time.

9. Times and Locations Neither location has seating – bring lawn chairs! Practices – Practices will be in the fields on the east side of Park School every Friday night at 6pm. Practices will last between 60 and 90 minutes. Games – Games will be every Sunday morning at the Round Lake Sports Center. Games are 50 minutes with a 5 minute halftime. Park School 400 W. Townline Road Round Lake, IL 60073 Round Lake Sports Center 2004 Municipal Way Round Lake, IL 60073

10. Organization of Teams All players will practice together. Players will be split up weekly for Sunday games. All players will receive an NFL team reversible jersey. Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Division:

11. Organization of Teams Evaluations on August 19th. Players will be placed onto teams for the season. Our goal is to make all teams even in terms of grade and skill level. Each team will be it’s own NFL team, decided by the coaches. No teams will be from the NFC North. Teams will practice individually but we will do weekly group activities such as scrimmages, relays, or sharks and minnows. 3rd – 5th Grade Division:

12. Game Structure Everyone gets the ball Field Size – 70 yards x 35 yards with 10 yard end- zones. Teams start at 5 yard line. First down at mid- field. Number of Players – Games will be played 6 x 6 depending on roster size on game day. Coaches – Up to 2 coaches allowed on the field per team. Equal Playing Time Game Clock – 50 minute game with a 5 minute halftime.

13. Simple Rules No kickoffs or punts. Change of possession starts at the 5 yard line except for interceptions. Points are scored for touchdowns (6 points), extra points (1 point) and safeties (2 points). No fumbles, interceptions are returnable. All players are eligible to run except the quarterback. All players are eligible to catch a pass. Quarterback has 7 seconds to throw a pass. Blocking or screening is not allowed. Flag guarding is not allowed. Defenders may cross the line of scrimmage after a handoff or pass caught behind the line of scrimmage.

14. Wrap Up Registration will close on August 18th……still time to register so please spread the word. Questions?