NNSFL Rules & Policies
All official NNSFL rulebooks and game-day policies live here. These pages are the source of truth for coaches,
parents, teams, and officials. If it affects safety, eligibility, conduct, or discipline, it’s written and enforced.
Age Cutoff (2026): August 1, 2025
Official Rulebooks
- 5v5 Lineman Rules: trench standards, game flow, scoring, and conduct expectations.
View 5v5 Lineman Rules - 7v7 Rules: Rapid Fire + Tournament formats, pass clock, scoring, mercy rule, and zero tolerance.
View 7v7 Rules - Girls’ Flag Rules: division formats, clock standards, scoring, and conduct standards.
View Girls’ Flag Rules - Tackle Rules: divisions, officiating requirements, scoring, mercy rule, and ejections.
View Tackle Rules
Conduct, Authority & Compliance
- Zero Tolerance: fighting = automatic ejection. Repeat offenses may result in suspension or league removal.
- Bench-clearing incidents: may result in team ejection and further discipline.
- Authority: referee reports are primary authority for incidents and ejections. NNSFL has final discretion on discipline and disputes.
- Nevada HS Coach Compliance: applies to any HS-affiliated coach/staff (head, assistant, volunteer, coordinator, etc.). Participation must be voluntary, may not be tied to roster decisions, and must remain separate from school programs. Violations may result in removal from league participation.
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