Football

 

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Football Notes

Divisions for 2013-14

Clarification to fall football practice regulations.  Preseason scrimmages shall be limited to four regulation quarters (two varsity, two JV).  Players shall be limited to participating in two quarters.
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Football Playing Dates for 2013
Practice begins, August 5
Scrimmage - 2 quarters, August 16
Classic games, August 22 or August 23 (all schools) or
Classic games, August 30 for 1A, 5A, 6A
First Games, August 30 for 2A, 3A, 4A
First Games September 6 for 1A, 5A, 6A
End of season for 2A, 3A, 4A, November 1
End of season for 1A, 5A, 6A, November 8

The classic game must be played as a preseason game, therefore it must be scheduled prior to the first regular scheduled game for both opponents.
During the 2013 season classic games may not be played before August 22

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Schools that play football or have added football above middle school will be considered football playing schools as it concerns scheduling basketball games.

A Football Jamboree is limited to two quarters participation per team. A varsity team can play two quarters, and a jr. varsity team can play two quarters. A player may only participate in a total of two quarters in the jamboree.

Rules & Equipment

NFHS approves helmets rules

The latest football updates are listed on the NFHS website, or view the official MHSAA Football page

2012 Football Rules Clinic

Uniforms updates

Game Balls

All game balls used during regular season and state playoff contests must have the National Federation Stamp.

Football
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Forms

Eligibility Roster

Coaches: the Eligibility Roster is due in our office as soon as you qualify for the first round of playoffs in a sport. If your Eligibility Roster is not completed and submitted to MHSAA before the first round of playoffs you will be fined $50.00 immediately.

For Coaches

1.  JV and 9th Grade Games must be played in quarters
2.  National Federation Rules apply.  Rule 3-1-5 will apply except JV and 9th grade may play 10 minute quarters.
3.  Players may not play in more than 6 quarters per week (varsity + JV).
4.  Games may not be played in halves.
5.  Quarters may be shortened by mutual agreement of both coaches.

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