Understanding the rules of 6man football uil texas. Rule guidelines for a more thorough description of the rules and history of the sport of sixman football, see sixman football the texas sixman football league employs the services of san antonio taso officials for their football season. Sixman football is a variant of american football that is played with six players per. The uil exceptions to ncaa football rules apply to respective and applicable ncaa approved rulings and interpretations. Prior to the game, the head coach is responsible for verifying that the players are legally equipped and will not use illegal equipment.
Six man football started in chester, nebraska in 1933 during the depression. Enforcement of penalties football fundamentals resolving tied games nine, eight, and six. Improperly equipped player shall be replaced for at least one down. Once the shipment is received, taso will immediately ship the books to the san antonio chapter for distribution. The uil has adopted several new rules for the upcoming football season based on ncaa rules. Sixman football is a variant of american football played with six players per team, instead of 11. There shall be no deviation from the ncaa football rules with uil exceptions. Uil constitution and contest rules policy approved by the legislative council members for all sanctioned uil activities. Updated records through the 2016 football season are and volumes of new material have been added for your viewing. Arbitersports formerly owned by the ncaa and comprised of arbiterone scheduling and arbiterpay getting paid.
Fort worth thesa tyler willowbend austin royals formerly capital christian austin falcons. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Ncaa rule references to the 202014 rule book are indicated in parenthesis. In all instances where ncaa sanctions appears, uil rules will govern. The new rules for 2018 include a couple of changes regarding the play clock. Ncaa rule book the ncaa has not yet shipped the football rule books to taso. These federations oversee allstate awards, name district allstars, and compile records of achievement. Because some games become hopelessly lopsided, the uil employs a mercy rule to. Resources for concussion management, air quality, lightning, heat and other safety topics are available on the mhsa sports medicine page. Click here for a link to the uil exceptions for 6man football games. The uils standing committee on athletics reportedly breezed over the issue without much discussion, according to corbett smith of the dallas morning news. The south plains chapter is made up of individuals who are looking to give back to the local communities of the greater lubbock area.
Texas sixman football rules are the same as ncaa football rules except for the following variations. Plus wristband interactive, footballs greatest invention. Uilncaa sixman football rules comparison approved by the uil rules committee april 9, 2018 general. If they do not score, the game goes into scrimmage mode playing up to the fifteen minute mark in the second half if. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Sixman football was developed in 1934 by stephen epler in chester, nebraska, as an alternative means for small high. There is currently a mercy rule for sixman football, but none of the higher. It is most important that each uil member school stay current with all athletic rules and policies. Handbooks and manuals university interscholastic league. Fox sports southwest texas football days fox sports southwest top headlines understanding the rules of 6man football uil texas football state championships. These bulletins augment the rule book and address specific. The biggest addition as of june 26, 2017 is seasonbyseason records of thousands of u. Sa feast austin achieve tribe consolidated mount carmel academy.
Welcome to the internet home of the texas high school football officials from abilene, texas. The uil football rules committee took action in 2015 to. Some high school principals believe that football is the most important extracurricular activity on campus. The exchange rule modernized the game of six man football to allow the. Unless necessary to use the elevenman field, the sixman field is 80 yards by 40 yards, with the 40 yard line being the center of the field. Rule 99 failure to properly wear required equipment has been deleted from the 2018 nfhs football rules book. As you navigate through our site, you will find current information about the abilene football chapter, the texas association of sports officials taso, current ncaa football rules, and other topics relating to all levels of football officiating. Keeps the game moving smoothly from start to finish. Where is the 40 seconds after scores and tries address in the uil exceptions, or is it not since the uil is adopting the rule.
The first sixman game played in texas was on september 29, 1936 between sylvester high school and dowell high school at the high school football field in. Uil is not excepting it, so they appear to be going with the new rule change as written. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. For additional information on uil rules, refer to the policy section or the manuals section of our web site. By ncaa rule, each team must wear a jersey that has numbers that clearly contrast with the body of the jersey rule 1. This pdf includes the latest updates and information pertaining to football rules and interpretations. Many called the mercy rule the aledo rule, because aledo, which set a national, single. A sixman game typically features much more scoring.
The expectations and realities of sixman football in smalltown. This includes many schools now playing in the 6man league who formerly participated at the 11man level. This page contains sport specific rule and season information for football. The two inbounds lines hash marks are 40 feet from the sidelines. Uil sixman football championships live webcasts fox sports. Rule football home mascot bobcats team varsity 2020 colors blue, white coach na address 1100 union ave, rule, tx 79547 overall 00 district 00. Rules and regulations montana high school association. The uil football rules committee took action in 2015 to change the uil exceptions to the ncaa football playing rules regarding legality of jerseys with numbers of a color that did not contrast with the underlying jersey color.
Uil says no to mercy rule high school football america. Box 8028 austin, tx 7878028 making a world of difference. We strive to be one of the best officiating chapters in the state. Other changed or altered items are identified by a shaded background. Eightman football is a form of gridiron football, generally played by high schools with smaller enrollments. The university interscholastic league rejected a proposal to create a mercy rule for 11man football in the lone star state. If you are interested in getting back into the game, join us on the gridiron. Eightman football differs from the traditional 11man game with the reduction of three players on each side of the ball and a field width that can be reduced to 40 yards, yards narrower than the 53 yard 11man field. The uil rejected a proposal this week to institute a mercy rule for high school. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. After one team is winning by twenty eight points or more, the losing team gets one offensive series to continue regulation play.
Season video, login to your members portal and scroll down to the sports. The tsfl rules are based on the same guidelines as the ncaa rulebook. Taso the texas association of sports officials, 1221 west campbell road, richardson, tx, 75080, 866283taso 8276. The penalty for a player who is not properly equipped has changed from a distance penalty against the team to removal of that player for at. The slaughter rule, released in 2002, used sixman football as played in montana as the backdrop for an. Handbooks and manuals handbooks for every contest and coordinator manuals are available as free downloads through the uil academics resources webpage. Interscholastic league uil sixman football exceptions. Uil sixman football championships live webcasts foxsports dec 11, 2014 at 11. Texas rejects mercy rule for high school football coach and.
Scoring tends to be much higher in the sixman game compared to its 11man counterpart. Nfhs football rule 3510e is likely to get results as this concern is addressed. Rules and regulations mhsa handbook forms postseason archives. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Every participant in the collegiate and high school football scene shares the responsibility for ethical conduct that enhances the future of this american tradition. The tsfl also follows the university interscholastic league uil sixman football. Texas high school sports database honors, games, playoffs, schedules, results, history, and more.
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