Northern Nevada Spring Football League
2026 NNSFL Girls Flag Rules
Official rulebook for Spring 2026. 8U–12U plays 5v5. 14U & HS plays 7v7. Fast game pace, clear standards, and zero tolerance for nonsense.
Eligibility & Divisions
- Age Cutoff: August 1, 2025
- 8U–12U: 5v5 format
- 14U & HS: 7v7 format
- High School: high school eligible age/grade (No senior boys; senior girls OK for flag)
- Roster required: only rostered/certified players may participate
Game Play
- Clock: 20-minute running clock
- Clock stops: last 1 minute (official discretion for stoppages)
- Ball placement: starts at the 40-yard line going in
- Pass clock: QB has 5 seconds to throw
- Interceptions: not returnable (dead at point of touch/flag)
Running Rules
- 5v5: QB may run once per first down
- 7v7: QB may run anytime
Standard: flag football is still football. Play hard, stay controlled, keep hands off the head/neck.
No Run Zone (5v5 Only)
- No Run Zone: inside 5 yards to a first down or end zone = pass required
Scoring
- Touchdown: 6
- INT: 2 (dead ball)
- PAT: 1 point from 5 • 2 points from 10
Zero Tolerance
- Flag guarding: strictly enforced
- Fighting / taunting: immediate discipline up to ejection
- Second offense: may result in suspension or removal
Authority: referee report is primary authority. NNSFL has final discretion on discipline and disputes.
Links to Official Pages
Everything below is the official source of truth (no PDF downloads required).
© NNSFL • Spring 2026 • Girls Flag Rules
Quick Clarifications
- 5v5 vs 7v7: format changes by division (8U–12U = 5v5; 14U/HS = 7v7)
- Interceptions: dead ball (not returnable)
- Pass clock: QB has 5 seconds
- Conduct: we enforce flag guarding, taunting, and fighting tightly
Reminder: If you can’t control your sideline, you’re not coaching, you’re babysitting. Fix it.
