GTIFL Rules and Formations

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-8 players from each team on the field , team roster can consist of 24 

-Team must have 8 players to begin the 

-4 offensive players are eligible 

-5 players must be on the line of scrimmage in a set position on the snap of the 

-The 3 linemen must be in a GUARD-CENTER-GUARD formation, all must be in the line of scrimmage and in a set position before the 

- 2 players, on the line of scrimmage, are 

-The eligible lineman must declare his eligibility by raising his arm from the huddle and keeping it raised until he gets in his set position or the ref approves his 

-1 player may be in motion before the snap , that includes motioning towards the line of 

-8 players from each team on the field 

-Each team gets three timeouts per game to use at any time. When the timeout is called the clock WILL continue to run as we do not have an opportunity to play past our assigned field time.  This may change depending on the game and availability of a time keeper. 

-The game consists of two 25 minute halves, half-time will be provided if time allows. It is the referee’s discretion to have a half-time. The max half-time is 5 to 15 minutes as time will allow and dictate.  

-The offensive play clock is 30 seconds, the game clock does not stop.That includes incomplete passes, out of bounds plays and any other play as may be specified.

-The referees will whistle-in a 5 minute warning and notify the captains of the score, with 5 minutes remaining on the clock or as agreed on and designated by the referee and the GTIFL.

-The Points as as follows:

-2 points for a convert from the 10 yard 

-1 point for a convert scored from the 5 yard 

-points are not rewarded for a safety. Instead, a change of possession occurs and is placed at mid-field, the new offence has 4 plays to score, no first down can be 

-Injury 

-at the referee’s and game commissioner’s discretion, the game will be ended prematurely for a serious field injury. The game result in a tie unless a team is leading by 21+ 

-at the referee’s and game commissioner’s discretion, the game will be ended prematurely for a serious field injury. 

-In the event of an injury, whereby a team mate is injured and requires off field care,  the team with the injured play must designate another player to accompany their injured player and support as needed.   If the team does not supply a designate, they will automatically concede the game and the game will be stopped.  

-Injured players must be supported by their team mates and this is a 0 tolerance accepted policy. 

-Injured players family members and friends, must not at any time be permitted on the field at any time.  

-The ball will start on the 5 yard line at the beginning of each 

-All players not on the field are required 

-4 downs to half, 4 downs to score after the team has reached half of