Canadian tackle football rule book

In an effort to provide more opportunities for our officials, each participating province in this years football canada cup and the two u16 challenge has been asked to provide 2 officials. Field size, number of downs, number of players on the field, scoring, etc. Any place in the canadian amateur football rule book where the term 12 players is used, substitute the term 6 players. The cfl official rule book is published annually by the canadian football league. Submit the name, email and phone number of the head coach and team managers to the league executive. The most substantial difference between american and canadian football the difference which has the most impact on game play is the number of downs, with four in american and three in canadian. The sport features two teams of 4 to 8 players on a smaller playing field.

Canadian football officials association u sports canadian junior football league canadian colleges athletics association 2018. The team with the most points at the end of regulation time is the winner. Comparison of american and canadian football wikipedia. Things common to cfl football and canadian university football. What are the major differences between the nfl and cfl. Amateur tackle rule book changes for 2019 football canada. Some of the most routine tackles, for example, are now penalties. Any inquiries regarding cfl statistical scoring rules may be directed to steve. The nfls rules have continued to evolve since footballs earliest days always changing to protect the leagues integrity and make the game fairer, safer and more entertaining. They will be added to the next printable edition of the rule book in april 2018. Historically, in the oneplatoon system prevalent in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a tackle played on both offense and defense. The canadian amateur rule book for tackle football.

After months of consultation, the canadian amateur tackle football rule book agreed on the following new rules. Amateur tackle rule book changes for 2017 a number of changes, clarifications and corrections were approved to the canadian amateur tackle football rule book. Pro football fans on sunday were greeted by a new n. Nfl football operations protects the integrity of the game by ensuring that the rules and the officiating are consistent and fair to all competitors.

Tackle football rule book football newfoundland and labrador. We will cover some of the basics here including the field, players, offense, defense, and penalties. What are the major differences between the nfl and cfl rules. Where the word illegal appears in this rule book, it is an institutional term of art pertaining strictly to actions that violate nfl playing rules. These areas shall be marked as shown in the field diagram. Apr 02, 2019 a number of changes, clarifications and corrections were approved to the canadian amateur tackle football rule book. Intercollegiate rule books had appeared sporadically from c. Football field the football field is 120 yards long and 53. Kids from 1012 years old will still be allowed to play tackle. Canadian rule book for amateur tackle football rule 1. Coaching canadian football this book represents the collective knowledge and experience of canadian footballs most respected and renowned coaches, as selected by football canada, from all levels of the sport.

Apr 04, 2018 a number of changes, clarifications and corrections were approved to the canadian amateur tackle football rule book. Clarifications on the clock management during the mercy rule. The field shall conform to the canadian rule book for amateur tackle football. It is not meant to connote illegality under any public law. Holding is defined as the use of the hands and or arms to grasp or encircle an opponent, except when a player tackles the ball carrier, and is illegal at all times. We currently have the new tackle football rulebook for sale through our office. Apr 11, 2017 amateur tackle rule book changes for 2017 a number of changes, clarifications and corrections were approved to the canadian amateur tackle football rule book. Players attempt to score points by moving the ball down the field across the goal line.

Do canadian college football teams play with cfl, nfl or ncaa. Ron hallock manitoba football officials association. Since 1986 canadian end zones are 10 yards deeper than american football, being 20 yards 18. However, their rule book is closest to the cfl, and is derived from the canadian rulebook for tackle football, produced by football canada. Misconduct any player who is ejected from a game by the referee for an offense committed under the rule for rough play in. The span book canadian wood council 2019 canadian electrical code book the canadian amateur rule book for tackle football book is based off 2018 canadian electrical code. The canadian amateur rule book for tackle football founded by canadian interuniversity sport approved for use by. Canadian amateur rule book for tackle football ix summary of abbreviations 1. Article 1definition and markings a the field of play shall be 110 yards long by 65 yards wide. The following document explains the rule modifications found in. Football canada to ban tackle football for kids 12 and under. What are the basic rules of tackle football answers. On the first full day of games in the 2018 season, there were surprises. English francais tuesday april 2, 2019 amateur tackle rule book changes for 2019 a number of changes, clarifications and corrections were approved to the canadian amateur tackle football rule book.

House rules bantam 2015 page 1 of 1 cdmfa follows the canadian rule book for tackle football for all rules of play but has the following house rules as described below. The field shall be 35 yards long towards a common goal line and 40 yards wide. The process to update the rule book began last december, with parents, coaches, and spectators being allowed to make suggestions. Canadian amateur rule book for tackle football me xiij. At each end of the field and 100 yards apart are the goal lines.

Do canadian college football teams play with cfl, nfl or. Canadian football has a set of professional rules used in the cfl an a set of amateur rules used by everyone else including juniors, high schools, universities and senior leagues. In gridiron football, the safety american football or safety touch canadian football is a scoring play that results in two points being awarded to the scoring team safeties can be scored in a number of ways, such as when a ball carrier is tackled in his own end zone or when a foul is committed by the offense in their own end. The coaching boxes shall be between the 15 and 45 b. They will be added to the next printable edition of the rule book in may 2019. Canadian amateur rule book for tackle football concussion management guidelines for coaches, players, parents and officials you do not have to lose consciousness to have a concussion. Rule sectionarticle 482 eliminates the requirement that a team who scores a touchdown at the end of regulation of a game to kick the extra point or go for twopoint conversion if it would not affect the outcome of the game.

They will be added to the next printable edition of the rule book in may 2020. The changes are for immediate distribution and implementation. A number of changes, clarifications and corrections were approved to the canadian amateur tackle football rule book. Rule changes designed to improve player health and safety and eliminate illegal contact as a challengeable play will be in place when the canadian football league kicks off its regular season next. Canadian rule book for amateur tackle football rule 7. Amateur tackle rule book changes for 2018 football canada. New amateur tackle rules for 201920 season approved. The rules of football can be complex and vary depending on the level of play. Canadian football typically consists of 12 players per side, but kmfa plays 9man tackle football. The cfl and cru later canadian amateur football association used the same rule book through 1973, following which date the cafa adopted the parallel rules being used in intercollegiate football. The canadian rule book for amateur tackle football rule 7fouls and penalties covering cases not specifically covered previously section 1. Dec 02, 2009 however, their rule book is closest to the cfl, and is derived from the canadian rulebook for tackle football, produced by football canada.

Eligibility bantams are players who players who turn, 14 or 15 during the current year and who are not entering grade 10 in september of this year. Football canada amateur tackle rule book changes for. In the modern system of specialized units, offensive tackle and defensive tackle are separate positions, and the standalone term tackle refers to the offensive tackle position only. With a new cfl season upon us, now fans will be able to get up to speed on the latest rules with a digital version of the 2017 cfl rule book. Amateur tackle rule book changes for 2020 a number of changes, clarifications and corrections were approved to the canadian amateur tackle foo. Each coach shares personal insights, strategies, and advice, addressing all facets of the 12player game. Football canada has decided on rule changes for the upcoming edition of the canadian amateur rule book for tackle football. All cjfl conference and playoff games shall be played in accordance with the canadian amateur rule book for tackle football. Per the new york times, the tackle football ban applies to 12on12 games canadian tackle football as an extra player on the field. Kinsmen tackle football rules and regulations september, 2019 part 1 administration procedures 1. The canadian amateur rule book for tackle football founded by u sports approved for use by. More restrictions are placed on youth football in canada a youth football camp in british columbia in 2015.