2023 & 2024 NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials' Manual

NIRSA's 21st edition of the Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials Manual provides the latest rule changes, updated information for officials, summaries of fouls and penalties, youth football rules, and 4 on 4 football rules, and the 10 commandments for clinicians and observers. It is an essential resource for officials, coaches, and players in various settings, from youth levels through collegiate levels.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 10 July 2023
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

The 21st edition of this renowned guidebook from NIRSA, the National Intercollegiate Recreational Sports Association, offers the most recent rule changes in flag and touch football. With a membership spanning over eight million students, NIRSA serves as a valuable resource for leaders in collegiate recreation. The 2023 & 2024 NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials Manual is a comprehensive resource that highlights all the modifications made since the previous edition. This makes it effortless to identify the new or revised rules. The manual includes updated information specifically for officials, encompassing changes in penalty enforcement and a unique method for the touchdown-scoring team to retain possession of the ball, known as the onside conversion. The compact size of the guide ensures its convenience during games, whether you are a coach, instructor, official, player, or fan of flag and touch football.

In addition to providing detailed rule explanations, the manual offers summaries of fouls and penalties, youth football rules, and 4 on 4 football rules. It also presents the 10 commandments for clinicians and observers, offering valuable insights into the game's mechanics and ethical considerations. The officials portion of the manual is organized into seven sections, covering officiating basics and responsibilities, game administration, and other relevant topics.

This easy-to-read rule book and officials manual reflects NIRSA's unwavering commitment to the development of flag and touch football and its dedication to keeping training and officials manuals up-to-date and relevant. As such, it serves as an indispensable resource for officials, coaches, and players involved in flag and touch football at various levels, from youth to collegiate settings.

Weight: 122g
Dimension: 133 x 184 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781718218437
Edition number: Twenty first Edition