Official Rulebook

    Girls Flag 7v7

    Complete rules and regulations for the Girls Flag 7v7 division

    Check-In

    3:30 PM

    First Game

    4:30 PM

    Game Length

    25-minute running clock

    Players

    7 on field

    Basic Rules

    Contact

    No excessive contact allowed

    Field

    Standard flag football field dimensions

    Kickoffs/Punts

    No kickoffs or punts

    Equipment Requirements

    Flag Belts

    Required flag belts with proper flags

    Football

    Age-appropriate football sizes required

    Offense Rules

    Passing

    Standard passing rules apply

    Snapping

    Proper snapping technique required

    Grounding

    Intentional grounding rules enforced

    Defense Rules

    Rush Distance

    1 yard minimum rush distance

    Pass Defense

    Pass defense restrictions apply

    Deflagging

    Spot of ball at deflag location

    Timing & Ball Placement

    Play Clock

    25 seconds

    Ball Placement

    Ball always placed at center of field

    Coaching Rules

    Restrictions

    Coaching restrictions apply

    Team Box

    Coaches must remain in team box area

    Overtime

    Pool Play

    No overtime in pool play

    Playoffs

    OT starts from 10-yard line; two plays allowed; must go for 2-point conversion if score; alternating possessions; higher seed gets choice

    Penalties

    Offensive Pass InterferenceDefensive Pass InterferenceHoldingOffsidesUnsportsmanlike ConductIllegal ContactDelay of Game
    Source: Girls Rules | Last updated: December 2025