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Redmen Mid-Ohio Youth Football League
Redmen Mid-Ohio Youth Football League
M.O.Y.F.L.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mid-Ohio Youth Football League is a league operated for the benefit of the children who play and
cheer. The adults come second, adapting to the realities of the children rather than requiring the children to
cope with the peculiarities of the adults.
To inspire youth, regardless of Race, Creed or National Origin to participate in the ideals of good
sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness.
IV. REPRESENTATION
A. The M.O.Y.F.L. has final authority over all teams and coaching staffs and parents or
individual groups in pursuing a course of conduct that is detrimental to the integrity and
reputation of the M.O.Y.F.L..
B. The board can vote to remove any board member whose conduct or action is detrimental
to the integrity of the league.
C. The board will set game schedules for all league games.
D. All insurance premiums are due by August 1st to the league secretary.
E. The league will require the head coach and least one assistant have completed a CPR
course and coach’s certification clinic.
MID-OHIO YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
2009 RULES
8/09
I. Sign-ups
a. Age: All players must be entering the fifth or sixth grade. Player may not play if he is 12
or 13 years old respectively before August 1 st. Exceptions can be granted on a case by
case basis.
b. A player must reside in a school district or attend a school within that district that has an
active team. If two schools within the same district have an active team, that player must
play for the team of the school he is enrolled in.
c. All players must have a recent examination to play.
a. Ball handler – 120lb. maximum 6thgrade - 110lb maximum 5thgrade. Anyone who handles
the ball must be at ball handler weight: backs, ends, blocking backs. A tight end can be
over ball handler weight but cannot handle the ball. Players who are not eligible to be ball
handlers will be marked with a red X on their helmets. Weigh in will take place before
each game with both teams coaches present. Players who are not eligible to carry the ball
may not occupy a ball handlers position.(Excluding Tight End)
b. Roster of players with name, numbers, date, birth, age and weight must be given to
opposing coach or assistant coach prior to each game. Any players not eligible to be a
ball handler must also be indicated on this roster with an X.
a. 10 minute quarters stopping the clock following high school rules (2- two minute
warnings), ie…
b. Clock will stop for punts.
c. Time outs called by a team (3 per half).
d. Official time outs.
e. Injury to player.
f. Out of bounds.
g. Incomplete pass.
h. Change of possession.
i. First downs until the markers are set.
j. Following the snap during a punt.
k. Time will be kept on the playing field. The game clock official will make himself known
to both coaches.
l. For the first two games of the season, 1 offensive/defensive coach will be allowed on the
field and in the huddle. (5th grade only)
m. Must have a minimum of 2 officials per game. League endorses 3.
n. There will be a 10 Min warm up before each game.
B. Press Box
1. Announcers will be impartial and fair to each team. They must be at least 15 years of age.
2. Time Keepers must be at least 16 years of age and remember he/or she is a member of the
officiating crew.
3. Each team shall present to the Press Box, all football and cheerleading rosters at the
beginning of the game.
C. Video Aids
1. Video replays during a game or at half-time are not permitted.
2. Videotapes may be requested or utilized by the league board for the purpose of an official
investigation.
3. Video taping of any other team’s practices is not permitted.
4. The use of headsets, walkie talkies or like devices shall be illegal. Any practice of using
these coaching aids shall be considered cheating.
D. Game Field
1. The home team shall provide pads for goal posts.
2. The home team shall provide a chain crew for each game, who must be at least 16 yrs. of
age.
3. Game fields shall be properly marked, mowed and have markers for yard lines and end
zone areas.
E. Weighing Players
1. Each player caring the ball will be weighed prior to each game.
2. The home team scale is the official weigh-in-scale. The scale should be in good condition
and verified for accuracy.
3. A coach from each team must be present at the time of the weigh-in.
4. All ball carrying players must weigh-in at the official weigh-in without equipment.
(Game jersey and athletic shorts only. Before each game)
5. No deals will be made between coaches. The weight rule sticks.
10 MINUTE QUARTERS STOPPING THE CLOCK FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOL RULES. (2 two
min warnings)
TIES – END OF REGULATION PLAY - IN THE EVENT THAT A GAME IS TIED AFTER
REGULATION PLAY, EACH TEAM WILL BE GIVEN FOUR ATTEMPTS PLUS THE POINT
AFTER TOUCHDOWN FROM THE 15-YARD LINE. AN INTERCEPTED PASS OR A FUMBLE
STOPS THE SERIES. AFTER THE CHANGE OF POSSESSION, THE TEAM THAT
RECOVERED THE FUMBLE STOPS THE SERIES. AFTER THE CHANGE OF POSSESSION,
THE TEAM THAT RECOVERED THE BALL WILL THEN GET THEIR FOUR ATTEMPTS PLUS
THE P.A.T. TO SCORE. IF NO ONE SCORES IN THE FIRST SERIES, A SECOND SERIES WILL
BE PLAYED. THERE WILL BE A MAXIMUM OF TWO OVERTIMES.
Quick Rules
Ball Carriers 6th must be less than 120lb, 5th must be less than 110lb.
COACHING APPLICATION
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________
2. Any adult that commits a second similar offense will be banned from MOYLF events for the
remainder of that season and their child(ren) removed from the M.O.Y.F.L. for the remainder of
that season. All gear used by the player will be turned into the head coach within one week of
removal.
3. Any adult who physically assaults* an official, coach or M.O.Y.F.L. volunteer, will be banned
from the M.O.Y.F.L. and their child(ren) removed from the M.O.Y.F.L. program for one year
from the date of the offense. The child(ren) may not participate in another M.O.Y.F.L. program
during the sanction period. After one year, the parent may apply for re-instatement of his or her
child(ren). If the adult commits a second offense, he or she will be permanently banned from the
M.O.Y.F.L. and the child(ren) permanently removed from the league.
4. Parents must stay away from the sidelines and remain in the stands when applicable.
*The term physical assault includes, but not limited to: hitting, slapping, pushing, spitting, kicking
or striking in any way with any part of the body or any physical implement.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Print Name
____________________________________________________________________________
Signature
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Team Date
Mid-Ohio Youth Football League
7/2008
MEMO
The Mid-Ohio Youth Football League has discussed an increasing concern with the
number and severity of incidents of parental violence and misbehavior in youth sports.
The board has decided to present each parent who has a child participating in the
M.O.Y.F.L. with a Parents Code of Conduct to read and return a signed copy to their
teams head coach who will turn in to the secretary to go on file with the league.
Everyone is aware of the tragic death of the hockey dad in suburban Boston. I’m sure no
one wants to see violent or profane occurrences happen in the M.O.Y.F.L. We would
like to include in our by-laws a policy to specify the possible penalties for unacceptable
parental behavior. In some rare cases, it may be necessary to prohibit participation of a
child in the M.O.Y.F.L. due to repeated instances of inappropriate actions or words by a
parent, guardian, or family member.
As a board, we would like to be proactive, not reactive in dealing with such unfortunate
behavior. Let us make our best efforts to allow our youth in the M.O.Y.F.L. to have fun
without rude or intimidating interruptions from parents and adults.
CODE OF CONDUCT AND COACHING
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. All coaches must apply to the M.O.Y.F.L. every year by Aug. 1st and be accepted
by the board to be able to coach in the league.
3. Refrain from all illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages proceeding, during and
after practices and games. NO alcoholic beverages should be brought to the field
or parking areas.
4. High School rules will apply to no smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco
products on the practice or playing field.
6. Accept decisions of officials as being called to the best of their ability. The coach
must stay off the field, except when authorized and remain in control during and
after a game in order to set a good example for players and fans. Yelling at
officials on the field will not be tolerated. The first offense will result in a 15 yard
penalty. The second offense will result in ejection from the game and suspension
from practice and the next ball game. If there is another occurrence during the
season, the coach will be suspended for the remainder of the year. Any coach or
player ejected by an official will be suspended from at the least, the following
game.
7. If a coach is ejected from a game, he must immediately leave the field and the
premises. He may not sit in the stands. The remaining members of the coaching
staff will be warned that if the rules of conduct are not adhered to, the game will
be forfeited and the offending team will be penalized with a loss.
9. NEVER criticize the opposing team, its players, coaches, or fans by words or
gestures.
12. Coaches will be responsible for having a complete team roster and all paperwork
submitted to the league prior to the first game:
a. Name, weight, age, jersey number, birth date and phone number.
b. Parent code of conduct.
c. All coach’s applications, training certificates and background checks.
(The name of any player not participating in the 10 play mandatory rule will
be provided to opposing teams head coach so there will be no questions as to
why the player did not play.)
14. Abide by doctors decisions in all matters of a players health, injuries, and physical
ability to play. Always error on the side of caution in all medical matters. An
emergency medical form for each player should be available for each player at all
practices and games.
15. The head coach shall be deemed responsible for all actions involving himself, his
assistants and of the players from the time they arrive at the field until they depart.
16. Head coaches should attend the mandatory coaches meeting in July or August and
if unable to attend, shall have a representative of his team there. At least one
coach must be trained in a sports medicine program and at least two coaches
must have CPR training.
17. The head coach must keep track of all team equipment issued to his team and
make sure it is properly taken care of in storage for the next season. If a head
coach decides not to continue coaching, he must hand down the responsibility of
the equipment to another person. All equipment stays with the team, not with a
coach. If a team leaves the league, the equipment becomes the property of the
league.
18. The head coach will insure that all of his players are wearing the proper
equipment in order to participate.
19. There shall be no forceful contact between the coaches and players during
teaching demos. A demonstration should be with minimum force between
coaches and players.
20. Remember, the M.O.Y.F.L. is for the boys and girls not for the adults. Discipline
when needed, but NEVER ridicule or embarrass players.
21. Strive always to make every football activity serve as a training ground for life.
22. Removal of coaches shall be made with the decision of the league’s board of
directors. A coach may be removed for the following reasons:
23. Failure to comply with the previously stated guidelines, infractions of the rules,
failure to adhere to league policies and goals and any other action deemed not to
be in the best interest of the boys and girls, may result in the dismissal of an
individual from a league position by a vote from the board of directors.
MID-OHIO YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Each player is expected to treat all team members and other team members with the
utmost respect. Foul language, physical confrontations and unsportsmanlike conduct
will not be tolerated.
Each player should show respect towards each coach who is volunteering their time
and energy to teach you the game of football.
Each player is also expected to work hard to maintain their schoolwork. Grades
should be made a priority over football or any other sport.
____________________________________________________ ____________
Player signature Date
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
The purpose of this form is to make it possible for parents and guardians who wish to authorize the provision of
emergency treatment for children who become ill or injured while under school authority, when parents or
guardians cannot be reached for the purpose of giving consent for such treatment. Such authority is necessary to
overcome legal obstacles to the provision of such treatment when all reasonable attempts to reach parents or
guardians have failed. You can authorize such emergency medical treatment for your child by completing this
form.
PART I
____________________________________. I hereby give my consent, in the event that all reasonable attempts
(Child’s Address)
_____-_____-_______ or _____-____-______ have been successful, for: 1) the administration of any treatment
(Daytime Number) (Evening Number)
event that the appropriate preferred practitioner is not available, by another licensed physician or dentist and 2)
the transfer
The following information is needed by any hospital or practitioner not having access to the child’s
medical history:
Allergies: ______________________________________________________________________________
Medication being taken: __________________________________________________________________
Date of last tetanus shot: __________________________
Physical Impairments (Heart, Epilepsy, etc.): __________________________________________________
Other pertinent facts to which a physician should be alerted: _____________________________________
(If you do not consent to treatment for your child, please fill out the back of this form)
MID-OHIO YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
M.O.Y.F.L.
Amendment to the 2008 Rules
V. Game Rules.
a. 10 minute quarters stopping the clock following high school rules (2- two minute
warnings), ie…