New Canaan Flag Football Kicks Off With Some Changes

The New Canaan Flag Football program kicks off the Season with some changes this Fall. 

We have taken the time to set some safety measures in place for game days to ensure the health and safety of all of our NC Flag Football Program! 

We will be reducing the players from our 7 on 7 format to 5 on 5 during the 2020 season (10 players total from 12 players on a team)

Additionally

Flag Football Practices and Games
 
All players are requested to wear gloves.  The quarterback may elect to not use a glove on the throwing hand.
 
Players on the sideline should be at a 6’ distance between each other, we will provide  cones for players to stand at.
Known as the "Nick Williams Rule"
 
Coaches should avoid clusters when speaking and wear a mask.
Water bottles cannot be shared Water Up, one bottle may not be enough 
Officials must wear a mask at all times.  Use social distancing during pre-game meetings.
Officials will disinfect game balls during the game.
We will also disinfecting players flags during the game and after.
No Parents on the field only 2 coaches.
 
Stay at home if sick.
Reinforce handwashing and/or use of hand sanitizer.
NO spitting; encourage covering for coughs and sneezes.
We all must be mindful of one another and work together to follow the guidelines to ensure the safety of all those who attend practices and games.
 
Additional information @http://www.ncffl.info
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Submitted by New Canaan, CT

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