For those not interested in such details, a booklet titled canadian touch football. Need to get a rule refresher or want to expand your knowledge of the game. In cities with outdoor stadiums such as edmonton, winnipeg, calgary, and regina, low temperatures and icy field conditions can seriously affect. The canadian football league cfl and its championship, the gray cup has roots back to the 1800s and the canadian rugby union. The canadian rule and casebook regina touch football inc. They play by canadian university football rules, which also vary a little bit from conference to conference. They will be added to the next printable edition of the rule book in april 2018. Do canadian college football teams play with cfl, nfl or. However, their rule book is closest to the cfl, and is derived from the canadian rulebook for tackle football, produced by football canada. It is not meant to connote illegality under any public law. Consequently, it should only be used as a reference guide. Canadian football league cfl the canadian encyclopedia.
The top team from each division automatically makes it to the division championships. All amateur leagues are expected to abide by the rules outlined within this rule book. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2017 nfl season. American football rules allow each team to have three timeouts in each half, and the nfl stops play for a. Canadian rule book for amateur tackle football rule 8. League adopted replays on pass interference calls and deemed it a success. Football canada has decided on rule changes for the upcoming edition of the canadian amateur rule book for tackle football. Any inquiries regarding the cfl official playing rules may be directed. Canadian football is played at several levels in canada. Inside the cfl 18 2017 divisional alignment, 105th grey cup at ottawa, november 26, 2017 12 credits.
This rulebook has not been updated for rule changes over the last several years. Ca official caserule book fair play initiative as a result of hockey canadas focus on fair play and improved communication between officials. The changes are for immediate distribution and implementation. We currently have the new tackle football rulebook for sale through our office. Football was introduced to north america in canada by the british army in the mid18th century. How much do you know about canadian football league. The cfl official rule book is published annually by the canadian football. The canadian amateur rule book for tackle football founded by canadian interuniversity sport approved for use by. American and canadian football are gridiron codes of football that are very similar. What are the major differences between the nfl and cfl. Ninh explains the basic rules of cfl canadian football. Lambert, quebec j4r 1g8 canadian football officials association 1762. Any inquiries regarding cfl statistical scoring rules may be directed to steve daniel, senior director of game.
A number of changes, clarifications and corrections were approved to the canadian amateur tackle football rule book. The cfl regular season begins in june, and playoffs for the grey cup are completed by late november. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the canadian junior football league privacy policy. The league consists of nine teams, each located in a city in canada. The phoenix of professional sports leagues, revised edition obrien, steve on. By 1991, the need for a separate rule book was again recognised, and the cfl has printed them annually. Should a discrepancy exist between this book and the zones book during season play, the zones book shall take precedence as long as it has the legal capacity to do so. Spaldings last cfl rule book was issued in 1984, following which the regulations became part of the leagues facts figures and records annual.
In 1909 the governorgeneral of, lord alberthenry earl grey, donated a trophy to be awarded to the championship amateur football team of canada, now better known as the grey cup. To order a copy of the tackle rulebook, please contact your provincial governing body. Canadian football team scores td by bizarrely returning a punt with a punt. The most substantial difference between american and canadian football the difference which has the most impact on game play is the number of downs, with four in american and three in canadian. The cfl is the highest level of competition in canadian football. Then, the secondplace teams in each division host a division semifinal game against the thirdplace team in. Canadian football league 2019 official cfl rulebook on cfldb.
The burnside rules had teams reduced to 12 men per side, introduced the. Canadian football league cfl previously it had been known as the canadian football council cfc, formed in 1956 as a loose merger of the western interprovincial football union and. The referee shall submit a complete written report of the incident on the. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the canadian football league or cfl, a professional sports. The mississauga hockey league is committed to keeping everyone informed on all events and issues that surround minor hockey. Canadian rule book for wheelchair football the canadian rule book for wheelchair football has been prepared and included in this manual to provide the availability of football to those persons who currently have no access to the game while, at the same time, encouraging participation in a physical activity that promotes. Canadian football league rules committee proposes changes to improve flow of game proposals must go to board of governors for approval wednesday, march 22, 2017 regina. A beginners explanation of the laws canadian football. After reading, you will find the link to the next step in the registration process. Official rules of the nfl national football league on. Canadian football officials association canadian interuniversity sport. Amateur tackle rule book changes for 2019 football canada. Publisher, tsi print solutions, vancouver, bc table of contents 34.
Canadian football league appoints randy ambrosie as 14th. Produced by the canadian football league cover design by the canadian football league printed by spalding creative communications inc. Both the canadian football league cfl, the sports top professional league, and football. The single was applied only on kickoffs, and was scored if the receiving team failed to advance the ball out of the end zone when kicked. Toronto significant changes to the convert, passing rules and the pace of the game will be in place when the new canadian football league season kicks off this june. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2018 nfl season.
The canadian football league was established at meetings conducted across january 17 to january 19, 1958 in winnipeg, manitoba. The rules in the major leagues of football in these countries, cfl and nfl show some important discrepancies. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Although football under formalized rules has been played in canada since the 1860s, the canadian football league cfl began its formal existence in january 1958. The canadian rule book for flag football football canada. You can access bylaws, rules and regulations and policies of the mississauga hockey league in addition to any rule changes, rules emphasis or policies stipulated by the ontario hockey federation and hockey canada. Watch this short tutorial video guide on how canadian football is played and how the. Flag football rule book v introduction this rule book constitutes the major text required to understand and administer the complete set of rules governing the game of flag football in canada.
Content compiled and entered by jeff harbin and andre proulx. All cjfl conference and playoff games shall be played in accordance with the canadian amateur rule book for. The phoenix of professional sports leagues, revised edition. After a tumultuous month, canadian qb nathan rourke is heading into draft season with an eye on opportunities to play on both sides of the border, he tells cfl. The cfl official rule book is published annually by the canadian football league. Amateur tackle rule book changes for 2018 football canada. The canadian football leagues rules committee is proposing changing some rules and procedures around coaches challenges to improve the flow of the. Please read these rules below to the bottom of the page.
An updated rulebook can be purchased through the publications section of this website. Touchdown 6 points single point or rouge 1 point field goals 3 points convert 1 point or 2 points safety touch 2 points the team scoring the majority of points shall be the winner. Football canada rules july 05 london football league. Some indoor american football leagues have used the single, namely the national indoor football league, the american indoor football association and the professional indoor football league, all now defunct. Because interconferenc e games are played throughout the preseason, regular season, and postseason in the nfl, all rules contained in this book apply uniformly to both the american and national football conferences. Cold snap canadian pro football game is a fun, easytoplay board game simulation of canadian professional football, that generates very realistic statistics and plenty of exciting football action. New rule making it illegal to tie or knot team jerseys and failure of. Clarifications on the clock management during the mercy rule. How canadian researchers, cfl rules, and an nfl concussion partnership are leading to a safer game. Is the canadian football league safer than the nfl.
Grey cup champion and business leader randy ambrosie was named the new commissioner of the canadian football league wednesday afternoon as. Jim pankovich representing canadian junior football league. Penalties shall fall into the following categories. Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the applicable voting procedures of the nfl constitution and bylaws. A score of 1 or 2 points for the team which, during its convert attempt, legally advances the ball into the opponents end zone. Canadian football team scores td by bizarrely returning a. The content of this book includes sport related definitions, general rules and specific rules for playing 5v5 and 7v7 as.
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