I. OVERVIEW
By signing this waiver, you agree to and confirm that you have fully read and fully understand all information that this waiver contains, as set by the SUMMER FLAG LEAGUE, LLC (SFL).
II. DEFINITIONS
Sign, Signage, Signing, Signature – These are terms used to describe a person's name written in a distinctive way as a form of identification in authorizing a check or document or concluding a letter. The signature shall represent and match, within reason, the name of the individual how’s name is printed on this waiver.
Acceptable clothing – Clothing that would be appropriate at outdoor community parks and recreation centers
SFL Season – This refers to the total span from when registration opens for the active calendar year that this form refers to, until exactly prior to the next season’s open registration date.
III. FUNCTION OF THE LEAGUE
III.A. General League Structure
Welcome to the Summer Flag League (SFL) — a community-driven league that lives our standards: Professional Football for Passionate People! 5 players vs 5 players; review 'Gameplay' for more details. We are adult focused, but designed to accommodate younger ages as well. Season Start: Sign-ups open April 6th, 2026, for the 2026 season! Cost: Just $15 per player — one of the most affordable leagues around! Don't let the price fool you - Our dedication to the sport is superior to any attempted competitors. Fun First: We play to enjoy the game. Practices are allowed but never mandatory. We strongly encourage players to make it to game days. Position Flexibility: Players can switch positions at any time, based on the team’s strategy. Team Colors: Each team has a unique color scheme. Players are required to wear colors that match their team as closely as possible on game days. While remaining in acceptable clothing. Team jerseys are available for those who want them, but no one is ever required to purchase them. No teammate may pressure another to buy one. If there are any concerns, contact us at sflfootball@usa.com or (680) 255-2016. Language Policy: No foul or vulgar language allowed. We play in a public park — let’s keep it respectful for all ages. Most importantly — HAVE FUN! This league is about building friendships and enjoying the game.
Team Name-Colors: Dead Militia-Blue / Yellow; Embrace-White / Black; Glaciers-Light Blue / Dark Blue; Grizzlies-Maroon / Silver; Lancers-Blue / Red; NEMESIS-Green / Black; Resistance-Purple / Yellow; Stormrushers-Black / Red
Game Speed-Up: When a game lasts longer than 80 total playtime minutes, the game enters 'Speed-Up Mode'. The only change in this mode, is that the 2-point lines become additional 1st Down lines. This comes into effect the next time the team that won Kickoff starts an offensive drive.
III.B. General Join Structure
On the Join page when filling out the Sign-up form, every player must read and accept the terms before selecting the checkbox. When the checkbox is selected, that is confirming each player has read and accepted the terms of the league. Recommended ages for joining are 16 and up. Anyone under 18 must have a legal parent/guardian sign up and review the terms before signing up on someone's behalf. Once a payment is made, there is no refund available online. If you joined, but want to change teams, there is never a cost to that, you can change teams whenever you'd like, as long as the league or referees know before game time. If you don't sign up, don't make a payment and fill out this waiver. You will not be permitted to play on game day. That includes having someone take your place for a game: they cannot play if they don't sign-up and pay. Players can sign-up and/or pay on game day and/or in person. We will always work with players that want to participate.
III.C. Gameplay Rules
Format: First to 36 points wins. This allows for games to always be fully available, rather than forcing a losing team to revert to deep passing only, near the end of a game. Games are generally untimed, and last between 60 - 110 minutes (this includes breaks from halftime and timeouts). Full Field Length (outside of endzone to outside of endzone): 258' / 86yds. Field Width: 90' / 30yds. Endzone depth: 24' / 8yds. First Down distance from starting field position - which is also the 2 point line: 90' / 30yds. Kickoff Process (This precedes the game): One player from each team punts the ball from midfield. Goal: Land the ball between the 1-point line and the front of the endzone without going into the endzone or out of bounds. Closest ball within this range wins. If both succeed, the one closer to the endzone wins. If a punt goes into the endzone or out of bounds, the other team wins the kickoff. Winning team decides which way they want to go, and if they want to start on offense or defense. Winning team gains the advantage to Game Speed-Up, in the off chance that it is applied. Catching: 2 feet down while the ball stationary in player possession - no matter what follows this moment. When an offensive and defensive player catch the ball simultaneously, ties go to the offense, to support game progression. Tackles and Belt Flags: If the player in possession of the football has a body part touching the ground that is not a hand or foot, and is touched, they are down, regardless if the flag is pulled. If they fall down and get up while untouched, and still have their flags, then they are still active. If a player in possession of the ball has their flag fall off, that counts as a tackle. If a player loses their flag mid-play, then receives the ball, the moment the ball is in their possession, they are considered down. Starting Point: Ball begins on the 2-point line. First Down: One available, located at midfield. Punting is permitted, but must be declared. No fake punts, no surprise punts are permitted. Anyone and any number of players can shift, move, and reposition behind the line of scrimmage before the snap. Flag-guarding and Hand-swatting are permitted in our league. It is still football. Extra Points: 1-point attempt: From 1 yard out; 2-point attempt: From 5 yards out. Defensive Scoring: If defense scores during a point-after attempt: A 1-point attempt = 2 points for the defense; A 2-point attempt = 4 points for the defense. Safeties: Worth 4 points to the scoring team. Ball is placed 3 yards behind midfield after a safety. Contact Level: This is a moderate contact league. Expect physical 1-on-1 matchups that may include falling, diving, or being taken to the ground. Starter Requirement: The 5 players who start must play one offensive and one defensive drive before substitutions can occur. If Short on Players: Teams must inform the referees before the game if they need extra players. All substitutions must be cleared by the refs. If a team knows in advance they’ll be short, contact the league at (680) 255-2016 or sflfootball@usa.com to resolve it before game day. Medical Exceptions: Referees will accommodate players dealing with medical issues that affect substitutions. Explanation of Terms Used In The SFL: Block Duration - This is measured in seconds and is only tracked for players that play a minimum of 15 snaps at the Snapper position. The time shown is the average time the player holds their block before the defensive player beats them. The league average is 1.1s. DCR - Defensive Coverage Rating; The rate is a %, and is calculated based on how well a defensive player keeps an offensive player from being open while the offensive player is running routes. Snap Accuracy - This stat is tracked based on how many snaps are accurately given to the Quarterback. Example: The Snapper has 10 good snaps to the QB out of a total of 20 snaps, that Snapper's Snap Acc is 50%. Positions: DB - Defensive Back; This defensive position is a vague term for any defensive player that plays either zone defense or targets a single offensive receiver or running back to cover. The DB can be up at the Line of Scrimmage or can hang back deep. LB - Linebacker; The Linebacker is a diverse defensive position that often splits time between blitzing, covering the Snapper, and covering the Quarterback. LM - Lineman; Commonly known as a Defensive Lineman, this player often blitzes or targets the Quarterback. This position doesn't line up anywhere beyond the edge of the 5' Buffer and may sometimes cover the Snapper. QB - Quarterback; This offensive position is commonly the playcaller and receives the football from the Snapper. The QB often hands the ball off to the RB, passes the ball, or runs with the ball themselves. RB - Running Back; The running back is an offensive position that often gets handed the ball and runs with it. The RB lines up in a variety of ways. The RB will often run, pass, catch, or block depending on what the offensive play is. S - Snapper; The player that snaps the ball on offense. While we don't use the term "Center" due to the versatility of this position in the SFL, this position is commonly known as the "Center" in other leagues. The Snapper can be a blocker and/or receiver at any point after snapping the ball. WR - Wide Receiver; The receiver is the offensive player that generally lines up at the line of scrimmage wide of the Snapper then runs routes to catch the ball.
III.D. Gameplay Rules
Offensive Penalties: Pass Interference*-Description: Initiating physical contact that impedes a defender’s movement in any way while running a route. Result: Play is dead. Offense loses the down and proceeds to the next down.
Illegal Contact*-Description: If a player initiates a block (forcible contact with a defender) and then proceeds to run a route. The Snapper is the only exception to this rule. Result: Play is dead. Offense loses the penalized down as well as the following down, then proceeds to the next down.
Block in the Back-Description: Light contact from behind is tolerated, but aggressive or forceful blocks are penalized. Result: The offending player is removed from the game for one play or one full drive, depending on severity. That player cannot be replaced during the penalty.
Illegal Play*-Description: Snapping the ball to a player who is not positioned directly behind the Snapper. Result: Play is dead. Down is lost. Offense moves to the next down.
False Start*-Description: An offensive player crosses the line of scrimmage early, gaining a positioning advantage before the snap. Result: Referees may allow minimal leeway (such as leaning). When enforced, the play is dead. Offense loses the penalized down as well as the following down, then proceeds to the next down.
Illegal Pass*-Description: The passer crosses the line of scrimmage to any extent, then passes the ball. Result: When enforced, the play is dead. Offense loses the penalized down, then proceeds to the next down.
Defensive Penalties: Pass Interference*-Description: Making contact with any receiver or Snapper, before that player engages you or if you initiate contact of any kind before the ball crosses the line of scrimmage. Result: At the end of the play, Offense retains that down and receives one additional down. If no gain: Ball resets to the original line of scrimmage. Offense still gets that down plus one extra down.
Buffer Violation / Offsides*-Description: A defender is inside the neutral Buffer Zone when no offensive players are present, or a defender crosses the line of scrimmage with an advantage before the snap. Result: Referees may allow leeway. When enforced, the play is considered a free play. After the play ends, the offense chooses to either accept the result or nullify it and gain the original down plus one extra down.
Intentional Tackle-Description: Physically wrapping or tackling an opponent to slow them down or stop movement. Any aggressive collision—even without the ball—counts. Result: Automatic 0th and goal for the offense from the 2-point line.
Punt Return Penalty: False Start (Punt Return Team)*-Description: Any player on the return team leaves the line before the punt is caught or hits the ground. Result: The return team begins their offensive drive from their own 1-point line.
General / Applies to Anyone: Bonus Attempt Penalty (Point After Touchdown)-Description: Any foul that occurs during or after a Bonus Attempt (1- or 2-point attempt). Result: Offensive Penalty: Attempt automatically fails. Defensive Penalty: Attempt automatically succeeds.
Arguing with the Referee-Description: Verbally or physically arguing with a referee in an aggressive or confrontational manner. Result: Involved player(s) are ejected from the current play, drive, or full game, depending on the severity. They cannot be replaced during that time. If one penalty per team occurs: The ref can either offset, or modify the intensity of the afflicting penalty (or penalties) based on the severity of each penalty. *For all asterisked penalties, the team that was fouled has the option to enforce or waive the penalty. Once a decision is clearly stated to the ref, that is the final verdict.
IV. JERSEYS
By purchasing jerseys through the SFL, you accept that any errors, typos, mistakes, color variations from preferred color scheme, and/or any similar issues, misprints, or similar situations are accepted by the party (or parties) that made the purchase, and the SFL is not responsible, nor shall be obligated to offer a refund, nor reorder a jersey, free of charge, for any of the above listed scenarios. The SFL reserves the right to refuse or change a requested jersey name if the name is deemed inappropriate by the SFL. In any situation, the SFL reserves the right to deny any refund, trades, changes and/or any other type of reimbursement to anyone who makes a purchase.
V. PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT
Each Person/Persons is responsible for individual actions/injuries and/or self. The SFL is not responsible for any goods, persons, and/or items lost, damaged and/or stolen or peoples' actions/injuries and/or involvements that occur. SFL takes no responsibility for any of the above or other similar listed situations and/or circumstances. Anyone under 18 years old must have a legal parent and/or guardian register on behalf of the individual(s). Any player that does not meet any and all of these terms and conditions, is not permitted to participate in the SFL to any extent. Any and all players, spectators, and/or people who are directly associated with the SFL are responsible for themselves, and those under their supervision when on the field, at an SFL sponsored and/or supported event, and/or when driving, walking and/or traveling by any other means to an SFL sponsored and/or supported event. All players who sign up and/or register also agree to be recorded, photographed, discussed and/or have their likeness used by the SFL as the SFL sees fit. Regarding the statement preceding this, the SFL is permitted to use any and/or other similar listed situation.
VI. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
The SFL (or our affiliates) and our member clubs own all rights in the product names, company names, trade names, logos, product packaging and designs ("Copyrights") of the Summer Flag League and such member clubs, and third parties own all Copyrights in their respective products or services, whether or not appearing in large print or with the Copyright symbol. Unauthorized use of any such Copyrights, including reproduction, imitation, dilution or confusing or misleading uses, is prohibited under the Copyright laws of the United States and other countries, as applicable. You are expressly prohibited from using or misusing any Copyrights, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, and nothing otherwise stated or implied confers on you any license or right to do so. In addition, the look and feel of our services, including all page headers, graphics, button icons and scripts, constitute Copyrights and are subject to the restrictions on the use of Copyrights. Permitted Uses. You may use the Services solely for your own individual non-commercial and informational purposes only. Any other use, including for any commercial purposes, is strictly prohibited without our express prior written consent. Systematic retrieval of data or other content from the Services, whether to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory, is prohibited absent our express prior written consent. This includes and is not limited to team stats and player stats. In addition, these stats may be estimated by the league, and can be disputed by the player, but the player cannot dictate the final outcome of the numbers.
VII. MEDIA RULES
No one is permitted to use, By posting or reposting ("Posting") comments, photos, visuals, videos, or other materials ("Your Content" or "User Content") to social media web sites and applications owned/operated by the SFL, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, or similar sites ("SFL Page(s)"), you agree that the SFL can use Your Content—including any names, voices, images and performances that content contains—for any purpose. Further, by Posting Your Content on an SFL Page, you grant the SFL a perpetual, non-exclusive, irrevocable, fully-paid, royalty-free, sub-licenseable and transferable worldwide license in any and all media (now known or hereafter devised) to use, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, modify and create derivative works based upon Your Content for any purpose, including advertising and promotion, without notice, attribution or payment. You also waive any moral rights associated with Your Content. You certify that you are the original author, creator, or owner of Your Content, and that you have the right to Post it. You also certify that you have acquired and hereby grant to the SFL all necessary rights for the SFL to depict anyone who appears in Your Content, and that the SFL's use of Your Content in accordance with this license will not violate or infringe upon anyone else's rights. User Content does not necessarily reflect the opinions or ideals of the SFL Entities or the entities and/or individuals that operate the SFL Pages, and the SFL does not endorse any opinions expressed by fans on the SFL Pages. The SFL does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statement or product claims made on the SFL Pages and is not responsible for any User Content on the SFL Pages. We may revise these Rules from time to time, the most current version will be available on the SFL website. The Rules are governed by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania without regard to or application of its conflict of law provisions or your state or country of residence.
VIII. WEBSITE CHANGES
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