The Maine Flag Football League programs operates in accordance with state and local guidelines. Our goal is to provide a fun, skill-building experience for each player. 

Summer 2020 Program/League  Policies in Response to COVID-19 *These policies should be practiced at all 2021 programs with adjustments based on state and local guidelines 

➢ The Maine Flag Football League will closely follow and monitor all CDC guidelines related to youth-specific activities and sports/league related policies. 

➢ The Maine Flag Football League program staff, participants and any family members must not be or have been sick within the past 14- days. Any staff member or participant who does not comply will not be allowed at programs until the 14-day minimum has been reached. 

1. All players must have their name on their water bottle.
2. All players must drop the flag, immediately after pulling it. No more handing the flag back to your opponent.
3. Teams are encouraged to call plays verbally or use wristcoaches.
4. No handshake line after games. 
5. Two teams are not allowed on the same sideline.
6. All players on the sideline must stay 6-feet apart or more.
7. The front three rows in the bleachers are reserved for teams who are not playing on the field.
8. Officials and coaches should not make any physical contact with players.
9. The MFFL uses all NFL Flag rules, all contact, (grabbing, blocking, jamming) is against the rules. These will be a point of emphasis in 2020 and “no contact” will extend to pre-game, post-game, and in game celebrations.
10. All players, coaches and official must sign a COVID-19 specific waiver prior to participating in any MFFL event.

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