KIAMICHI YOUTH FOOTBALL
RULES AND GUIDLINES
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2011-12
MEMBERSHIP
ANNUAL DUES
NEW MEMBERSHIP
EXPULSION
OFFICERS
MEETINGS
EQUIPMENT
RULE VIOLATIONS
PROTESTS
PLAYERS RULES AND PARTICIPATION
TRANSFERS AND RELEASES
JV GAME RULES
FOOTBALL RULES
RULE CHANGES
WEIGHT LIMITS
PLAYOFFS
SUPERBOWL
ALLSTAR GAME
OVERTIME
COACHES AND PARENTS
GENERAL COACHES RULES
CHEERLEADING
PARENTS CODE OF ETHICS
TRANSFER FORM
TEAM ROSTER
DIRECTOR AND COACHING INFORMATION
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership in this Conference shall consist of the following
organizations: (Contact information is in the back of the book)
Checotah
Eufaula
Hartshorne
Holdenville
Morris
Okemah
Savanna
Stigler
Wewoka
Wilburton
(West Conf)
(East Conf)
(East Conf)
(West Conf)
(West Conf)
(West Conf)
(East Conf)
(East Conf)
(West Conf)
(East Conf)
ANNUAL DUES
The annual dues of all organizations shall be determined annually by
a majority vote of the league directors. The annual dues shall be
$300.00 per organization. Due will be paid following the 1st scheduled
home game.
Exceptions: prior approval by the Kiamichi League Director.
NEW MEMBERSHIP
To be a member of Kiamichi Football League, the organization asking
to gain admittance must contact the League Director prior to June 1st
and schedule to attend the pre-season directors meeting to obtain
approval for league membership.
League membership will take a majority vote of the board of directors.
An organization admitted to participate in the league will automatically
be placed on 1 year probation and will require a majority vote to
continue after 1 year.
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No organization director will serve on the board of directors until after
the 1 year probation period has been completed and approved to be
retained by the league.
To obtain membership in the Kiamichi League the organization must
provide a minimum of the following:
1. Have a suitable playing field equivalent to any OSSAA approved
high school football field.
2. Must appoint an organization director and provide contact info prior
to the pre-season directors meeting.
3. Provide teams for all three grades (4th - 5th - 6th)
4. Signs for and accepts the rules and guidelines set forth by the
Kiamichi Football League.
5. Must have an organizational board or committee that governs and
monitors the directors of each organization. Must provide names and
contact info at the pre-season “Board of Directors” meeting.
EXPULSION
Expulsion of a member organization during the probation period will
require only a majority vote of the remaining member organizations.
The expulsion of an organization not on probation will require a twothirds vote of the remaining members.
Kiamichi member organizations shall not have tackle football
Team(s) or player(s) participate in any other conference or league.
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OFFICERS
The Officers of the Kiamichi Football League shall be referred to as
the “Board of Directors” and shall be comprised of the Kiamichi
League Director and all Organizational Directors.
The Kiamichi League Director shall be an appointed position.
The outgoing director will appoint a new director who must have
majority approval from the “Board of Directors”.
Each organizational director will be selected or appointed by each
organizational board or committee.
Kiamichi League Director:
The League Director shall preside at all meetings, appoint
committees, and administer and enforce all rules and activities of
Kiamichi Football Conference. The League Director will be
empowered with all rights to make immediate rulings on questions of
rule violations or questions raised from incidents not covered by
Kiamichi rules and regulations. His ruling will stand until which time
the Board of Directors meet, during which the Board of Directors can
then overturn the League Director or reinforce the League Director’s
decision by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Assistant League Director: The Assistant Director is an appointed
position that will serve as a voting member of the Kiamichi Board of
Directors and be empowered to enforce and uphold the rules of the
conference. The Assistant League Director shall perform the duties of
the League Director during his/her absence.
Secretary
Secretary is an elected position and will be empowered to enforce all
rules of the Kiamichi Football League. He/She must be a
Organization Director. He/She will record accurate minutes of all
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meetings. He/she may perform the duties of the League Director
during the absence of the League Director and Assistant Director.
Organization Director
Is an appointed position and will be empowered to enforce all rules of
the Kiamichi Football League. This person will monitor, represent,
and coordinate all organizational activities. He/She will assign at least
3 persons within the organization to serve as board or committee
members to assist in these duties. He/She will provide to the League
Director and changes of board or committee members within his/her
organization. The organization director must appoint a new
organization director prior to resigning. The newly appoint director
must be approved by the organizations board or committee.
Organization
An organization consists of a group that represents its community
within the Kiamichi Football League. They will provide a director,
committee or board members and must have teams to represent all 3
grades (4th – 5th – 6th) as well as an approved playing field.
MEETINGS
Meetings shall be held at the request of the League Director or at the
request of any four organizational directors within fourteen (14) days
of such request. These meetings shall be limited to the individual
organization's director or representative; however, each organization
will be limited to two active participants during any meeting. The
League Director can grant exceptions. Persons other than those
listed above wishing to attend a directors meeting and/or address the
Board of Directors must first have approval of the League Director or
Board of Directors.
Each organization must be notified at least 72 hours in advance of
any meeting and be given the purpose of the meeting. No
League business can be conducted unless this condition is satisfied.
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Each organization shall have one vote per organization.
Members present and attending a league meeting that has been
publicized to the Kiamichi organizational directors 72 hours prior will
constitute a quorum.
Proxy votes will not be accepted at meetings. Members must be
present to vote on league matters.
COACHES AND CERTIFICATIONS
The head coach is responsible for their sideline. Any violations by
coaching staff or non-player / non-coach will be the responsibility of
the Head Coach. The head coach and the coach in violation will both
could be subject to suspension from practices and/or games.
Any non-player/ non-coaching personnel caught coaching or
addressing any ref or opposing teams coaching staff will be subject to
suspension from practices and/or games and could result in forfeiture
of game(s).
The number of non-player/ non-coach personnel on each football
teams sideline shall not exceed a total of two (2) this two (2) includes
manager, play counters, or water aids. Any coaching of players must
be by a league designated coach.
EQUIPMENT
Size of footballs (composite, leather, or rubber):
3rd and 4th grades Peewee/K2 size or larger
5th and 6th grades Junior/TDJ size or larger
Oklahoma High School rules regarding player jersey numbers will not
be enforced except that no two-team members with the same jersey
number can participate in the game at the same time. No players
shall exchange numbered jerseys after weigh in. Violations will result
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in the involved players being declared illegal participants and result in
a forfeit by the offending team. Coaches involved in an intentional act
of deception will face suspension.
An exception to this rule can be made in the event of damage to a
numbered jersey that renders the jersey unsafe for play provided that
the game officials and opposing head coach are notified prior to the
numbered jersey change.
If opposing teams have similarly colored uniforms to the extent that
game officials determine that team identification is an issue then the
home team will wear target/practice jerseys provided by the hosting
organization. If a team can produce a different color set of jerseys a
jersey number change must be submitted to the opposing coach.
Football cleats must be rubber. Steel, aluminum, or nylon with metal
caps is illegal.
All clear mouthpieces must be attached to the face mask with a
colored connector. All non-attached mouthpieces must be colored.
All visors worn must be clear.
Playing fields must be maintained in a safe condition. Kiamichi
Football League has the right to inspect playing fields and require that
they be maintained to a safe condition. Failure to comply will result in
moving the games to another location until such time the field is in
compliance.
RULE VIOLATIONS
Violations of league rules will be acted on and penalties assessed by
the League Director and reviewed by the Board of Directors, which at
that time can, by majority vote, overrule or reinforce the
Commissioner and his actions. The penalty or penalties assessed
against an organization, coach, parent or player can be one or more
of the following:
Forfeiture of game or games
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Suspension of coaches or individuals within an organization
Probation
Any action deemed appropriate by majority vote of the Board of
Directors.
Assaults, verbal abuse, profanity, display of poor sportsmanship or
rule violation by a coach, parent, participant, club official or guest at a
Kiamichi League function will not be tolerated. Alcoholic beverages or
illegal drugs or the consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs will
not be allowed by anyone at a Kiamichi League function. Penalties
will be dealt accordingly.
Any coach, player, or spectator ejected from a Kiamichi League game
or scrimmage will be automatically suspended for the next scheduled
game. Suspended coaches and players will be allowed to attend
team practice. Suspended players are required to attend the
suspension game with their team but are not to dress out. Suspended
coaches will not be allowed to attend the suspension game even as a
spectator.
The Board of Directors may review the circumstances surrounding a
coach or player’s ejection and adjust penalties as they deem
warranted.
An organization must submit an incident report immediately to the
League Director involving team violations of the participation rule or
any other violation of the Kiamichi League rules within 1 week
following the incident or be subject to a club fine or other penalties
deemed necessary.
PROTESTS
Game: To protest an action or game by a coach to the
Director, the coach or persons involved in the incident must notify
their organization's Director. The protest must come to the attention
of the Kiamichi League Director by the organization Director and all
information concerning the event in question must be in writing and
accompanied by a check in the amount of $100.00 and any evidence
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the protesting organization might possess. These steps must be
taken within 48 hours of the incident.
The League Director will then explore the evidence and declare a
ruling within 7 days of the filing. The protest fee will be refunded only
if the League Director rules in favor of the protest.
Protesting the League Director: To protest the action of the
League Director, an organization must submit in writing within 72
hours of notification of such ruling all the information relevant to the
action and protest along with a $300.00 protest fee to the League
Director. Upon receiving the requirements to protest, the League
Director will call for a Board of Directors meeting, comprising of one
member of each organization to meet within 14 days. Only those
parties with testimony relevant to the protest will be allowed to attend
and testify.
The ruling will be by majority of those attending with the organization
protesting abstaining. The protest fee will be forfeited in the event the
Board of Directors rules in favor of the League Director. The penalty
assessed by the League Director may, after being reviewed by the
Board of Directors, be amended after a ruling has been determined.
PLAYER'S RULES AND PARTICIPATION
The Kiamichi Conference STRONGLY promotes the active
participation of all players.
To participate in the sixth grade league, a player must be in the sixth
grade and cannot be 13 years old prior to September 1.
To participate in the fifth grade league, a player must be in the fifth
grade and cannot be 12 years old prior to September 1.
To participate in the fourth grade league, a player must be in the
fourth grade and cannot be 11 years old prior to September 1.
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Exceptions: With approval of their association a player may play up
one grade level only (must remain with that grade level unless player
was moved up due to higher grade level having less than 18 players
on roster.). A player, however, will not be allowed to play down a
grade level.
Any Kiamichi Player has only 4 years of league eligibility and may not
play for any grade twice.
Exceptions May repeat 4th grade level if they played as a 3rd
grader. Eligibility period starts when player enters 3rd grade.
Players may not be added to the team’s roster or be eligible to play
once the regular Kiamichi football season has begun.
A Kiamichi player will only be allowed to play for one team during a
season. The Kiamichi player cannot play for any other conference or
league team during the same season.
B) Academic Rule: If it is determined by the Kiamichi League Director
that a child was promoted to a higher grade level by the school, then
the child may be permitted to drop down to play for the grade level
befitting his proper age. However, proper proof must be submitted to
the Kiamichi League Director.
Head coaches must maintain a file or binder with a copy of all of their
player’s medical releases and birth certificates. These must be made
available to the league or their appointed representative upon
request. Coaches must have this file available at all league games.
Failure to provide this information will result in the player being
suspended from all team or conference activities until this condition is
met.
A player must NOT reside within another Kiamichi League
organization.
(Exception: both directors from the losing and gaining organizations
must agree to transfer any player prior to the start of the season)
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A player that leaves an organization but returns the following year
will play for the team in which he played the previous year.
(Exception: player physically transferred to that organizations school
district)
A player who quits a team will remain the property of that team the
next season unless a request is approved between the two
organizations directors or he transferred into the organizations school
district.
TRANSFERS AND RELEASES
A player requesting to be transferred from one organization to
another must first obtain a release in writing from the organization in
which he is requesting the release. The signed release must then be
sent to the Kiamichi League director to be reviewed. Contact info and
school district must be included in the release request. The director
may contact the parents of the child in question, where as a decision
will be made to either grant or deny the release. The League Director
will have the deciding vote on release issues.
Forms must be completed and turned-in prior to the first scheduled
game.
JV GAME RULES
JV games will be coordinated between the two directors. It is
the responsibility of the visiting team director to contact the
home team director and coordinate the times to start the JV
game.
All JV games need to be scheduled as not to interfere with
the start times of the 4th grade game (2PM).
There needs to be at least 1 certified ref at the JV game.
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JV players may consist of 4th grade players but they should
not play more than 1 quarter worth of combined playing time
in the 4th grade game.
JV should be for players the do not get to play in the fourth
grade game.
JV game is not a regular game and does not have a playoff
system. This game is not about winning or losing but more
about teaching the fundamentals of football to younger
players.
JV games at a minimum should consist of at least (4) 7
minute quarters or (2) 25 minute halves with clock running
continuously. Coordinators can extend times but should not
reduce them.
FOOTBALL RULES
Oklahoma High School football rules will be utilized in conference
play with the exception of those noted below.
Two certified high school officials will be required for each regular
season game or 1 certified and 2 non-certified. For playoffs, however,
three officials will be utilized.
(The home team is responsible to pay all officials).
Only those officials that are eligible to referee Oklahoma High School
games will be allowed to referee Kiamichi League games. No coach,
team official or other organizational member will be allowed to referee
a conference game unless mutually agreeable to both participating
teams. Less than two officials will require notifying the League
Director.
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Once the schedule has been distributed, any team that forfeits a
scheduled game for any reason other than weather, shall immediately
be assessed a fine of $300.00 ($100.00 per scheduled game). The
host team will retain the fines.
The Board of Directors can make an exception to this rule. Games
will be played on Saturday unless a conflict occurs and the League
Director has approved an exception. The League Director will attempt
to schedule games at a time and location that is compatible with the
member's other organizational commitments. If a mutually agreed
time cannot be reached, the League Director will issue a final ruling.
Length of Games: Eight minute quarters will be utilized for all
conference play games.
Mercy Rule: At which time a team reaches a 32 pt spread a
continuous clock will run.
Kick-Offs: The ball will be placed on the 30 yard line opposite the
defensive team’s goal.
Punts: If the offensive team elects to punt, 30 yards will be marked off
by the referee. No punt can be placed within the 10 yard line of the
defensive team. 6TH GRADE ONLY may elect to punt the ball.
There will be no rush or return of the punted ball. The ball will be
marked dead where it comes to a stop and the receiving team
will have a first down beginning from that point.
Scoring PAT: A successful kick will equal 1 points; a successful run
or pass will equal 2 points. The ball will be placed on the 2 ½ yard
line for all PAT’s. No rushing if a team elects to kick a PAT. No fake
field goals will be attempted. A team must declare prior to the PAT
whether they are attempting a kick or 2 pt conversion.
Reporting Scores: Each hosting organization is required to TEXT or
email the results of Saturday's games to the League Director no later
than 12 noon the Sunday following the game.
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Half Time Procedure: (Half time is 10 minutes; 15 minutes maximum
if necessary and approved) Guest cheerleaders or drill team will
perform first, followed by the home cheerleaders or drill team. Prior
coordination between organization directors will be made for half time
performances.
Cheerleaders, drill teams, etc. are the responsibility of the member
organization and are subject to all rules as set forth by the Kiamichi
League.
Press Box Procedure: Rude remarks, bad behavior or biased
announcing will not be permitted at any conference game. If a
Organizational Director is in attendance at a game and determines
that a violation of this rule exists and/or the clock person is not
maintaining accurate precision, he/she may immediately stop the
game and coordinate with the hosting Organization Director to correct
the problem. If the two involved organizational directors can not come
to an agreement, the League Director will be called and a decision
will be determined. No children under will be used as announcers.
Press Box announcers are not required. At a minimum, there will be 2
persons in the press box to run the game clock.
Gate Admission Fee: The admission fee will be reviewed annually by
the Conference.
The following uniform rates will be charged by all clubs/associations:
Regular Season: Maximum of $3.00 for Adults and $2.00 for
Students.
Playoffs: Maximum of $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Students.
Seniors 65> Maximum of $3.00
Children 3< FREE
The Conference will issue twelve (12) game passes per organization
each year to member organizations. Everyone, including coaches
and sponsors, will be required to pay admission or furnish a Kiamichi
League game pass.
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The exceptions are players, cheerleaders, and pep squad/drill team
members in uniform and game officials. Passes will be accepted at all
Kiamichi League games. Kiamichi League does not accept OSSAA
passes or any other non league related passes.
Any coach or person (s) caught in an attempt to gain entry with a
false or reproduced passes, gain entry without their pass and/or
refuse to pay gate admission, or caught attempting to “hand-off” an
pass to another individual will be ejected and subject to having their
pass revoked, further suspension.
Chain Crews: The hosting team is responsible for providing a chain
crew for each game.
Radios: The use of two-way radios will NOT be permitted by coaches
in the press box.
Coaches may use two-way radios on the field of play or on the
sidelines (between the 25 yard lines).
No cell phone usage will be allowed on the field.
Players are not allowed to use radios or any other electronic
equipment.
Video Cameras: The filming of games by parents or coaches will be
allowed at any game.
Free Blocking Zone: The free-blocking zone; legal blocking below the
waist; legal clipping:
1. The free blocking zone is a rectangular area extending laterally
four (4) yards either side of the spot of the snap and three (3) yards
behind each line of scrimmage. A player is in the free-blocking zone
when any part of his body is in the zone at the snap.
2. Blocking below the waist is only permitted within the free blocking
zone. The player (offensive or defensive) must be on the line of
scrimmage at the snap of the ball.
3. Clipping is permitted in the free-blocking zone when the following
conditions are met:
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a. By offensive player on his line of scrimmage at the snap of the ball.
b. Against defensive players who are in the zone at the snap of the
ball.
c. The contact is in the zone.
d. No two players may block with a high/low combinations in or out of
the free-blocking zone.
4. The free-blocking zone disintegrates and the exception for a player
to block below the waist and/or the exception for an offensive lineman
to clip during close line play is not to continue after the ball has left
the zone.
Limited on Field Coaching in all grade levels, two coaches will be
allowed on the field on offense and defense. A coach who is declared
by the official as interfering with the play in progress will be banned
from both offense and defense for the remainder of the game plus the
offending coach's team will be penalized 15 yards.
In the event a coach interferes with the offense causing what is
determined by the official as a probable score, the score will be
awarded plus a fifteen (15) yard penalty assessment on the kick off.
The offending coach will be dismissed for the remainder of the game.
RULE CHANGES
Rule changes may be amended, adopted, or repealed at any regular
meeting by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. All rule change
suggestions should be submitted on or before the June annual
meeting in writing for review of the League Director.
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WEIGHT LIMITS
The following weight limits will be utilized for all INFC games.
(# Equals pounds)
Back Weight
4th - 95 lbs or less
5th - 115 lbs or less
6th - 135 lbs or less
All Weigh-ins will adhere to the Kiamichi League weigh in procedure.
Players exceeding the maximum back weight in the 4th, 5th, and 6th
grades prior to the start of each game will not be allowed to catch or
advance the ball.
Illegal participation by a player will result in a forfeiture of the game.
The League Director will impose further penalties to the coach and/ or
team if it is determined that the player/players were used illegally in
order to change the outcome of the game.
Weight limits are set by the Kiamichi Football League for safety and
must be strictly adhered. No exceptions will be allowed or tolerated.
Offense players over the back limit:
1. May play end but is not an eligible receiver and cannot advance
the ball in any manner at any time.
2. Not allowed to line up in the backfield except to place kick extra
points, field goals or punts. Must be a declared kick, a fumble or fake
will be declared a dead ball.
3. May place kick and punt.
Defense players over the back limit.
1. May play any position.
2. Allowed to return an interception or fumble.
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Weigh-In Procedure
Teams will meet 30 minutes prior to schedule game time for weigh-in
with helmets in hand. Player can strip down to minimum clothing,
shorts only.
If at any time a coach is not complying contact the League Director
immediately. The League Director phone number is listed under
contact information.
Penalty: a team not present at the weigh in area 30 minutes prior to
the scheduled start of the game will be penalized by the suspension
of the head coach for the first half of the ball game. He must sit in the
stand and will not be allowed to coach. He will not be allowed to use
radios or make contact with the team or coaches by any means what
so ever.
a. Coaches must be shown a zero balance.
b. If scales are broken or unavailable for weigh-in, the League
Director must be contacted immediately. The League Director will
determine the process depending on the situation.
2. Coaches will bring three official rosters to the weigh in (press box,
opposing coach, and weigh in administer), Players must be organized
in numerical order on the roster, and make notations as to players
who are on disciplinary action and those who are not in attendance.
These exceptions will be listed on the roster throughout the entire
season. The League Director can ask for the rosters at any time and
they MUST be made available.
3. The home team must furnish and use a balance type hospital scale
or a commercial type digital scale prior to each team weigh-in.
4. Appropriate fingernail length will be checked at weigh-in.
5. A player will be allowed to weigh-in two (2) times with the second
to be done within five minutes of the first weigh-in.
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6. Players not in attendance five minutes prior to the scheduled start
of the game will not be allowed to advance the ball until the start of
the third quarter and must be weighed in during half time or before.
7. A player who is discovered to have been allowed to participate in a
game without being weighed or has not met the penalty requirements
as set forth in Rule #6, will not be allowed to participate in the next
scheduled game. The League Director will penalize the coach
responsible. Every player who may advance the ball must step on the
scale, unless both coaches are in agreement.
8. A team found guilty by the League Director of breaking any of the
rules, as set forth in the adopted weigh-in procedures will be subject
to the forfeiture of the game in question and/or suspension.
9. A player may strip down to his shorts. If a player is close to the
weight limit and must strip down he should be prepared to have
shorts on when he weighs in.
PLAYOFFS
Playoffs will be scheduled following the end of the last regular
season.
The Kiamichi League will advance the top two teams from each
conference for each grade. If two teams have equal records at the
end of the regular season play, the team that won over the other will
be considered to have the higher league standing. In the event three
or more teams are tied with identical records and no winner can be
determined as stated previously, the advancing team shall be
determined by totaling the margin of points for each tied team in all
season games. The advancing team shall be the team with the
greatest number of marginal points. Any remaining tied teams shall
be determined by the winner over the other during the regular season
as above. The maximum number of marginal points per game shall
be 15 points. No team shall add or subtract more than fifteen points
per game. The maximum number of marginal points for any games
that went into overtime shall be plus or minus the margin of win/loss.
In the event that two teams are tied on marginal points, the advance
shall be the team that won over the other during the regular season. If
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more than two teams are tied on marginal points, the advancer shall
be determined by coin toss at a time and place to be determined by
the League Director.
SUPERBOWL
The Super bowl will be rotated by alternating alphabetically A-Z as
follows:
2008 – Checotah
2009- Wilburton
2010- Eufaula
2011- Stigler
2012 – Hartshorne
2013- Savannah
2014- Morris
2015- Okemah
2016- Holdenville
2017- Wewoka
Note: Any new teams will be inserted at the end of the rotation
regardless of how they rank in the alphabetical order.
6th Grade All-star Game
The All-star players will be determined by the 6th grade coaches
within each conference. Coaches should talk at the end of each
conference game and decide which players they deem as all star
potentials.
All star players will receive an all star jersey and will be recognized at
half time of the 6th grade Super Bowl game.
OVERTIME
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a. After the coin toss options, play will start at the defensive team's
10-yard line.
b. Each team will have one series of downs, 1st and goal, starting at
the 10 yard line.
c. Teams cannot make a 1st down or be awarded an automatic 1st
down.
d. If a defensive team penalty is accepted, the down will be replayed.
e. If an offensive team penalty is accepted, the down will be replayed
unless the penalty carries a loss of down.
f. Whichever team has the highest score after 4 downs wins the
game.
g. If both teams have the same score, the overtime will be replayed.
h. Defensive pass interference carries a 5 -yard penalty if accepted
plus the down is replayed.
i. The offense must maintain possession. If the defense gains
possession of the ball during play, the ball becomes dead and the
team in original possession will be recorded with zero points.
j. Maximum of 6 points will be awarded for the score in an OT victory.
COACHES AND PARENT RULES
Every parent will read and sign a Parents Code of Ethics prior to any
participation. It will be the responsibility of the association to have the
signed documents on file.
Each association will be responsible for the conduct of all their
coaches. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their parents.
There will be no coaching while play is in progress. The coach must
be a minimum of 15 yards back from the line of scrimmage or behind
the deepest player; there will be no communication with a player
when the line is set and cadence begins. There will be only one
warning from the official! If there is a second offense, the official will
eject that coach from the playing field to the sidelines.
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If there is a delay of the game, by the coach on the field, while
addressing an official on the field, that team will be charged a time
out.
GENERAL COACHES RULES
A child’s health and well-being will be the first objective for any coach.
For safety and liability purposes, Kiamichi Football League requires a
coach to be 18 years of age or older. (A coach refers to the adult
responsible for the squad.)
A coach will adhere to all rules and regulations as set forth by their
organization and the Kiamichi Football League.
A league designated coach must be present at all practices, games,
and scrimmages.
A coach will not be permitted to use profanity, abusive language,
alcohol of any kind, or conduct herself/himself in a manner that could
be deemed offensive. This rule will apply to all practices and games,
or function involving the Kiamichi Football League.
CHEERLEADING
PURPOSE
The purpose for all Cheerleading squads will be to promote and
uphold team spirit for those we encounter, to develop good
sportsmanship by example, to support good relations in the
community and between teams and squads during events. The
organizational goal is to work in harmony with the team management,
administration, and other athletic teams and sporting organizations.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The rules governing the tackle and cheerleading programs as well as
member's rules and regulations are set by the Kiamichi Board of
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Directors. The Kiamichi Board of Directors will acknowledge and hold
firm any and all rules and policies.
The Cheerleading rules are an extension of the Kiamichi football
rules. All rules that are suitable or would apply shall be adhered to by
all cheer clubs cheering for Kiamichi clubs/teams. These rules and
regulations will be applied throughout the regular tackle football
season. Each cheer club cheering in the Kiamichi Football League
must detail in writing the structure of their organization; the cheer
coaches of their organization, Head cheer coach for all grades,
his/her telephone number and email address and submit to the
organizations director for his/her records.
The Kiamichi League Director is empowered with the authority to
limit, restrict, or make changes as deemed necessary.
Cheer organizations must abide by all rules as set forth by Kiamichi
Football League. Organizational Directors, coaches, and parents will
be held accountable for any rule violations.
If a cheerleading and/or pom organization is operated separately from
the tackle football program, the cheer club will be liable for all
penalties assessed by the Kiamichi Football League.
MUSIC
Each squad wishing to perform at half time should provide the hosting
director with a portable stereo unit to play music for half time
performances. Prior coordination must be made with the hosting
director to coordinate the half time event.
It is the preference of League that a team mom or appointed
individual be in the press box during half time performance. His/her
responsibility will be to announce each squad members name as well
as to start and stop music for the performance. (Providing a tape
recording of each squad members name might be an option).
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Please keep in mind that the Kiamichi League promotes a family
environment, therefore, music that contains sexual references, words
and/or sounds considered inappropriate are not allowed. Dance
routines that contain sexually suggestive movements considered
inappropriate are not allowed.
CHEER ETIQUETTE
Section 1: It is appropriate to cheer when your team comes on the
field, when your team or a player makes an exceptional play either on
offense or defense, during a big defensive play, between quarters
and at halftime, during timeouts, when the other team is kicking a
field goal or extra point, and when your team is kicking off or punting.
When an injured player leaves the game, it is appropriate to cheer
encouragement and tribute to for that player. This includes a player
on the other team.
It is not appropriate to cheer when a player is injured. This includes a
player on the other team. It is advisable to take a knee until the
injured player leaves the game.
Negative, demeaning, or chanting/cheering for the purpose of
taunting the opponent will not be tolerated.
All cheer members are representing the Kiamichi League and your
prospective organization so please conduct yourself in a manner that
reflects good sportsmanship, a spirit of cooperation with coaches,
parents and other cheerleaders as well as a care and concern for
yourself and others around you.
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I accept and agree with the above rules and guidelines for the
Kiamichi Football League.
Checotah Director __________________________Date __________
Eufaula Director ___________________________Date __________
Hartshorne Director _________________________Date__________
Holdenville Director _________________________Date__________
Morris Director _____________________________Date _________
Okemah Director ___________________________ Date _________
Savannah Director __________________________Date _________
Stigler Director _____________________________Date _________
Wilburton Director __________________________Date __________
Holdenville Director _________________________Date __________
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Parents Code of Ethics
I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and
encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following
this Parents’ Code of Ethics:
I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive
support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice
or other youth sports event.
I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead
of my personal desire to win.
I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of
being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches’
Code of Ethics.
I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to
encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from
drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all youth
sports events.
I will remember that the game is for youth - not adults.
I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials
with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.
I will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing
whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with
coaching, or providing transportation.
I will read the National Standards for Youth Sports and do what I can
to help all youth sports organizations implement and enforce them.
Signatures
_______________________________
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TRANSFER / RELEASE FORM
Losing Organization: _____________________________________
Gaining Organization: ____________________________________
Players Name ___________________________________
Parents Name(s) ___________________________________
___________________________________
Phone _____________________ Email _______________________
Reason for Transfer
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Losing Organization
I certify that I agree with the reason for transfer and that the player
has turned in all equipment to our organization. It is my
recommendation to transfer this player to the above gaining
organization.
Signature ______________________________ Date ____________
Gaining Organization
I accept the request for transfer and welcome the above player to our
organization.
Signature _____________________________ Date _____________
Mail completed form to (Kiamichi League Director, ATTN: Kevin
Drake, HC 63 Bx 249R, Eufaula, OK 74432)
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TEAM ROSTER
TEAM NAME ____________________________ GRADE ________
#
PLAYER NAME
BALL CARRIER WEIGHT
(Y / N)
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#
PLAYER NAME
BALL CARRIER WEIGHT
(Y / N)
NON-GAME
STATUS
PLAYERS
(Absent,
Suspended,
or
Disciplinary)
#
PLAYER NAME
STATUS
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