policies
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1. LEAGUE REGISTRATION
League registration can be completed through 713flagfootball.com or by contacting the league owners directly.
All teams and players must complete the required registration process before participating in league games.
Registration Fee
A $100 registration fee is required to register.
The $100 registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
The registration fee will not be refunded due to team withdrawal, player withdrawal, scheduling conflicts, failure to participate, failure to qualify for playoffs, or other circumstances.
By submitting the $100 registration fee, the participant acknowledges and agrees that the fee is non-refundable.
By registering and participating in 713 Flagfootball, all players and teams agree to follow all league policies, rules, and procedures.
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2. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY & ROSTERS
No Roster Limits
There are no roster limits for 713 Flagfootball.
Teams may have as many players on their roster as they choose.
Male & Female Players
Both male and female players are permitted to participate.
Teams may use any combination of male and female players unless a specific league division or event has additional requirements.
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3. INJURY & PARTICIPATION POLICY
Flag football is a physical sport and carries an inherent risk of injury.
All players participate at their own risk.
By registering and participating in 713 Flagfootball, each player acknowledges and understands that 713 Flagfootball, its owners, organizers, officials, staff, and representatives are not responsible for injuries sustained before, during, or after participation in league activities, except to the extent otherwise required by applicable law.
Players are responsible for determining whether they are physically capable of participating.
By stepping onto the field to participate, players acknowledge that they understand and accept the risks associated with playing flag football.
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4. GAME RULES
Official game rules are listed on the 713 Flagfootball website.
Players and teams are responsible for knowing and following the current game rules.
The official rules posted by 713 Flagfootball will govern gameplay.
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5. REQUIRED UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT
Players are expected to have the following:
Shorts without pockets
A complete set of flags
Cleats
Appropriate athletic clothing
Gloves are optional.
Players may wear football gloves as long as they comply with league rules and do not create a safety concern.
Players without required equipment may be prohibited from participating until the issue is corrected.
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6. GAME TIMES & SCHEDULING
The 713 Flagfootball game time block runs from:
6:50 PM – 10:00 PM
Games are scheduled in 30-minute increments.
Teams are responsible for knowing their scheduled game time and arriving early enough to be prepared to play.
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7. LATE ARRIVALS & AUTOMATIC FORFEITS
Teams must be present and ready to play at their scheduled game time.
Coin Toss Policy
If a team is late or not available at the time of the coin toss, that team will automatically forfeit the game.
The opposing team is not required to wait for a team that is not present and ready at the coin toss.
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8. FORFEIT REFEREE FEES
Any team that forfeits a scheduled game is responsible for paying both teams’ referee fees for that time slot.
The forfeiting team is responsible for:
Its own referee fee; and
The opposing team’s referee fee.
The league may require payment before the team is allowed to participate in its next scheduled game.
Repeated forfeits may result in additional league disciplinary action, including removal from the league.
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9. SPORTSMANSHIP & TRASH TALK
713 Flagfootball understands that competition includes football-related trash talk.
Players are expected to maintain respect for opposing players, teammates, referees, and league officials.
Trash Talk
Trash talk is permitted as long as it remains strictly about football and the game being played.
Personal Attacks
Personal attacks are not permitted.
Players may not make comments or insults involving another person’s:
Family
Personal life
Appearance
Character
Relationships
Other personal matters
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10. WEATHER & FIELD CONDITIONS
Games may be delayed, shortened, rescheduled, or cancelled due to severe weather or unsafe field conditions.
The league will make reasonable efforts to notify teams of cancellations, delays, or schedule changes.
Player safety will always take priority over completing a scheduled game.
Weather and field-condition decisions will be made by 713 Flagfootball League Management.
All teams and players are expected to follow league management’s decisions regarding weather-related game changes.
Rescheduling decisions, including the date, time, and location of any rescheduled games, will be determined by league management based on field availability and league scheduling needs.
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11. PERSONAL ATTACK DISCIPLINE
713 Flagfootball will use the following disciplinary process for personal attacks.
First Offense — Warning
The player will receive a warning from the referee or league official.
Second Offense — Ejection
A second personal attack after receiving a warning will result in the player being ejected from the game.
The player must leave the playing area immediately.
Continued Behavior — Suspension
If the player continues the behavior after being ejected or continues the same conduct in future league activities, the player may be suspended from the league until further notice.
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12. ZERO-TOLERANCE FIGHTING POLICY
ANY FIGHTING = AUTOMATIC INDEFINITE SUSPENSION
713 Flagfootball has a zero-tolerance policy for fighting.
Any fighting will result in an automatic indefinite suspension from 713 Flagfootball.
There will be NO WARNING for fighting.
This includes any player who:
Initiates a fight
Participates in a fight
Throws a punch
Attempts to strike another person
Physically assaults another person
Escalates a physical altercation
Leaves the sideline or bench area to participate in a fight
A player involved in a fight will be immediately removed from the game and automatically suspended indefinitely from the league.
This policy applies to fighting involving:
Players
Referees
Coaches
League officials
Staff
Spectators
The league owners reserve the right to determine whether an indefinitely suspended player will ever be permitted to return to 713 Flagfootball.
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13. THREATS & INTIMIDATION
Any threat made toward another player or referee will result in an automatic indefinite suspension.
Threats will not be tolerated regardless of whether physical contact occurs.
This includes threats made:
Before a game
During a game
After a game
On the field
On the sidelines
Through league-related communication
Through social media when directly related to a league incident
A player who threatens another player or referee will be suspended indefinitely from the league.
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14. RESPECT FOR REFEREES
Referees are responsible for enforcing the rules and controlling the game.
Players may disagree with a call, but disagreements must remain respectful.
Players may not:
Threaten a referee
Intimidate a referee
Personally attack a referee
Harass a referee
Aggressively confront a referee
Follow a referee to continue an argument
Make threats toward a referee
Any threat toward a referee results in an automatic indefinite suspension.
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15. PROTESTS & DISPUTES
Questions regarding game rules, player eligibility, scheduling, or league policies should be directed to 713 Flagfootball League Management.
All complaints, concerns, and disputes must be communicated respectfully and through the appropriate league channels.
Players, coaches, and teams are expected to address concerns professionally and should not confront, threaten, or harass referees, opposing players, or league officials.
Once a game has been completed, on-field referee decisions generally cannot be overturned, including judgment calls made during gameplay.
The league may review or overturn a result only when league management determines that a serious administrative, rules, or player-eligibility error occurred.
League management will have final authority regarding the resolution of protests and disputes.
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16. LEAGUE DISCIPLINE
713 Flagfootball reserves the right to discipline any player whose behavior negatively affects the safety, integrity, or operation of the league.
Possible disciplinary actions include:
Warning
Game ejection
Game suspension
Multiple-game suspension
Indefinite suspension
Removal from the league
Certain violations, including fighting and threats, carry mandatory indefinite suspension as outlined in these policies.
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17. LEAGUE OWNER & ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
The league owners and administrators have final authority regarding league operations, player discipline, scheduling, eligibility, and interpretation of league policies.
The league may address situations that are not specifically covered by these policies when necessary to protect the safety, fairness, and integrity of 713 Flagfootball.
League management may make reasonable decisions necessary to keep games organized, safe, and fair.
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18. PLAYER ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By registering or participating in 713 Flagfootball, each player acknowledges that they:
Have access to and agree to follow the league policies and game rules.
Understand that flag football involves inherent risks.
Accept responsibility for their own participation and safety.
Understand that 713 Flagfootball is not responsible for injuries except as otherwise required by applicable law.
Agree to treat players, referees, league officials, and staff with respect.
Understand that football-related trash talk is permitted but personal attacks are prohibited.
Understand that the first personal attack results in a warning.
Understand that a second personal attack results in ejection from the game.
Understand that continued personal attacks may result in suspension until further notice.
Understand that any fighting results in an automatic indefinite suspension.
Understand that any threat toward another player or referee results in an automatic indefinite suspension.
Understand that a $100 registration fee is non-refundable.
Understand that a team that forfeits is responsible for both teams’ referee fees for that time slot.
Understand that being late or unavailable at the coin toss results in an automatic forfeit.
Agree to follow league management decisions regarding weather, field conditions, scheduling, disputes, and disciplinary matters.
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19. FINAL STATEMENT
713 Flagfootball is committed to providing a competitive, organized, and enjoyable football environment.
PLAY HARD.
TALK FOOTBALL.
RESPECT THE PLAYERS.
RESPECT THE REFS.
NO FIGHTING.
NO THREATS.
713 FLAGFOOTBALL
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