University of Arkansas - Intramural/Recreational Sports

All participants must check in with the field supervisor prior to scheduled start time to avoid a forfeit fine.
All students, faculty or staff can participate provided they meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Intramural Sports Handbook. All participants must present their valid U of A ID – NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Players may only play on one team.
Persons Subject to the Rules – Team representatives including: players, substitutes, replaced players, coaches, fans and other persons affiliated with the team are subject to the rules of the game and shall be governed by decisions of officials assigned to the game.
Four people will be allowed per team, while only three people may be on the field at once. Teams may not begin or continue play with less than three players.
Play will begin at the 20-yard line at the start of the game and after each score. Each team has four plays to score a touchdown or cross the ten-yard line for a first down before a change of possession occurs.
Each team receives three (3) equal possessions per game. A touchdown counts six (6) points. After a touchdown, the scoring team may select to attempt one (1) play from the five (5) yard line for one (1) extra point, or one (1) play from the ten (10) yard line for two (two) points. A game shall NOT exceed 30 minutes.
A 30 second time limit is allowed between plays
A player is “down” when a defender touches him/her with two hands.
If the offensive player fumbles the ball it becomes dead at the spot where the ball contacts the ground. If the defensive player intercepts a pass the ball becomes dead and will be put in play at the 20-yard line by the intercepting team.
“Rushing the quarterback” – A three (3) second delay occurs before the defense is allowed to rush the quarterback. The defensive rusher acts as the offensive snapper for the quarterback. NOTE: The snap originates from ground level and must be a clean, direct snap to the chest area of the quarterback. The official judges each snap.
Two (2) consecutive “bad” snaps whistled by the official gives the offensive team one (1) new down.
No player is allowed to advance the ball across the line of scrimmage on the run. Movement behind the line of scrimmage is allowed, but only a forward pass can advance the football. Only one forward pass is allowed per down. Illegal forward passes will result in a 5-yard penalty from the spot of the foul and a loss of down.
Tie breaking procedures calls for a “sudden death” playoff from the 5-yard line will give each team a chance to win the game. The first team to score from the 5-yard line in one play, when the other team’s attempt fails, is declared the winner.
Defensive pass interference: The ball will be placed at the spot of the foul and an automatic first down will be awarded to the offense. If the interference is in the end zone the ball will be placed at the 5-yard line and the offense will be awarded an automatic first down.
Tackling and other flagrant offenses will result in a 5-yard penalty and ejection from the game. Taunting and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties will result in a 5-yard penalty and possible ejection from the game.
There will be no time-outs; except for injuries.
The supervisor on duty will decide anything not specifically covered in the rules. All decisions will be final and the supervisor’s decisions are not subject to protests.