Atlanta Area Football Officials Association
NGFL
Overtime
The NGFL has two exceptions to the GHSA overtime rules:
1. Once an end of the field is chosen for OT play, all OT periods are played at that end of the field.
2. There is no requirement to go for two points starting in the 3rd OT period.
Starting the Clock After Change of Possession
On a change of possession, the clock starts on the “ready” without consideration of the preceding play.
Example 1: 4th down. A fails to make the line to gain and B is awarded a first down. The clock starts on the ready.
Example 2: 4th down. A throws an incomplete pass and B is awarded a first down. The clock starts on the ready.
Time Between Games
Typically, NGFL games are scheduled to start at 9, 11, 1, 3, 5 & 7. If you complete a game prior to the scheduled start time of the next game, the next game is to start at its scheduled time:Example: You complete the 11:00AM game at 12:30PM. The next game starts at 1:00PM.
If you complete a game after the scheduled start time of the next game, there shall be a 15-minute intermission between games.
Example: You complete the 11:00AM game at 1:15PM. The next game will start at 1:30PM.
If you complete a game late and have only 15 minutes until the start of the next game, the Referee and Umpire are to immediately meet with the coaches and gather the appropriate information for the next game. Captains are to be on the sideline 4-minutes prior to kickoff.Halftime
Halftime is 10 minutes.
Deaf Players
The interpreter for a deaf player can be in the huddle with the coach during time outs.
Ejections
If it becomes necessary to eject a player record his:
- Name
- Team
- Number
If it becomes necessary to eject a coach, record his:
- Name
- Team
NOTE:
The NGFL by-laws state that no coach may approach an official after a ball game for any reason other than to congratulate him on a good game. If you are approached by one for any other reason, get their name and position (i.e. head coach, assistant coach), if possible, and report the contact to E.Y. Coley. That coach will be automatically suspended for the next game.
GISA
Numbering
GIHSA does not require there to be five players on the offensive line numbered 50 - 79. Pass reception eligibility is determined strictly by position.
Example: A95 is an interior lineman. A55 is on the end of the line.
1. This is a legal formation
2. A55 is an eligible pass receiver due to his position.