(Updated August 9, 2004)
This page contains information on the 2004 Fall Season. If you would like even more information click on the Contact Us link and give us your mailing address or email address.
UFA 2004 Fall League Information
INTRODUCTION: The upcoming fall season is approaching quickly and the Utah Football Association has finalized the particulars. For those of you who are new to the league this is an independent, adult flag football league in Salt Lake City. We have two formats, 8 on 8 & 5 on 5, and several levels of competition in each format. The fact that we are independent from any county or city means that we are not restricted to typical ridiculous flag football rules. Our rules are designed to be as close to regular football as possible without the risk of serious injuries. Our independence also means that we are not constricted to a 'normal' schedule. Most of our games are played on Saturdays, but we will also have games on weeknights. Our divisions or leagues are formed based upon competitive level instead of your preference for what day you play on. We try to adhere to team's scheduling preferences while making sure they play within their level of competition. The first 2 or 3 weeks are scheduled week to week until the final cutoff point for adding a team. This allows teams that don't hear about the league until after we begin to still participate. It also allows the league to make sure we have solid teams. All Teams are guaranteed 8 regular season games plus playoffs in each format. This sport is a lot of fun and the league is committed to making it a good experience for all participants. For all the new teams, the league has a very strict sportsmanship policy to prevent legal problems and injuries. Team captains are responsible for informing all players of all rules and policies. We want this league to be fun for everyone and we don't want it to be a bad experience for anyone because of sportsmanship problems.
LEAGUE OVERVIEW: We begin on September 7 and end before Thanksgiving. The actual cutoff date for adding a team will be Monday, September 20. There will be 8 regular season games plus playoffs. The playoffs will still be double elimination (until the final 4 in each division, at which time it changes to single elimination).
LOCATIONS: We will be playing all league games at West Jordan Middle School (7550 S. Redwood Road) again this year. Weeknight games will also be played at the school before it gets dark. Toward the end of October we will have night games under the lights in Sandy (5 on 5 format only).
FORMATS: As mentioned earlier, there are two formats, 8 on 8 & 5 on 5. 8 on 8 is more like real football. Running plays, kicking, and blocking are allowed and the strategy involved is more similar to real football. The blocking that is allowed resembles 'pass blocking' in real football. You cannot use shoulders, fore-arms, chop blocks, etc., but you are allowed to 'push' block with arms and hands extended. 8 on 8 is played on a full size football field with first down cones at every 20 yard interval. There will be 3 levels of competition in each format in the spring. The "A Division" is for the most competitive teams. The "B Division" is for teams that are not quite as competitive as the A Division teams and the "C Division" is for teams that are just out there to have fun. 5 on 5, on the other hand, is a faster paced, higher scoring game. There are no running plays (all plays must include a forward pass), and no blocking. Punting is allowed, but there are no kickoffs. The field is 50 yard long (plus 8 to 10 yard end zones) and 32 yards wide. There is one first down, at midfield.
2004
Fall League Season:
Dates:
September 7 through November 20
Deadline to Register: Monday,
September 20
Formats: There will be two different
formats: 1) 8 on 8 "Limited Contact", which is played on a normal sized
football field. 2) 5 on 5 "Non Contact", played on a 50 X 32 yard field.
Levels of Competition: There will
be 3 levels ("A","B", & "C") in both formats.
Games: 8 regular season games
+ playoffs
Equipment: The league supplies
all equipment except footballs. Each team is responsible for supplying their
own 'regulation size' footballs. Each team must also have matching shirts
or jerseys, preferably with numbers on them.
Cost: $400 for 8 on 8 & $300
for 5 on 5
NO TEAM WILL BE SCHEDULED ANY GAMES UNTIL THE ENTRANCE
FEE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED. LEAGUES WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST PAY FIRST SERVE
BASIS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Payment: Cash, checks ($25 fee
for returned checks), or credit card (via online Registration).
Captain's Responsibility:
You are responsible for letting your team know the rules and the sportsmanship
policies, for supplying your own football, and for getting your team there
each week. Everything else is supplied and ready for you. There is absolutely
no excuse for players not knowing rules or policies. Both can be found via
links on this website.
CONTACT INFO:
Email: CLICK HERE
Phone: (801) 541-0824
Address: Utah Football Assoc., PO Box 26353, Salt Lake City, UT 84126-0353
HOW TO REGISTER:
Online: Click on the League Registration link and follow the instructions.
Mail: Contact us and give us your address, fax #, or email address and we will send you more information along with a registration form. Fill out the registration form and mail it back to us along with payment.
