A CSFL athlete exemplifies hard work and dedication. Players who wish to become CSFL Athletes must weigh 172.0 pounds or less. Players must also have the desire needed to succeed in the CSFL. The league is made up of hard working players who strive to be the best in both academics and athletics. Players must first be dedicated to academics, but must also be willing to put in the time and commitment needed to help make their team a champion.

COLLEGIATE SPRINT FOOTBALL LEAGUE RULES--2007 Season

1. Schedule
Each league member shall be limited to seven (7) formal games. As an exception, an annual alumni game may be played and not counted against this maximum number. The final four games against league opponents will be used to determine the league standings and championship.

2. Practice Sessions
Organized practice sessions will be limited in number with no more fifteen (15) prior to the first scheduled game in September between any two league opponents. If an institution schedules another game prior to this league opening play date, the game must count as one of the 15 practices. If an institution does not play on the opening date, the institution may count back 15 practices from this date, and if effect, have 15 practices before their first game. The first three (3) practice sessions will be conditioning workouts. No spring practice is permitted except for Princeton, which is permitted 5 days, without any equipment due to concerns about their roster size. This will be reviewed on an annual basis.

3. Freshmen Eligibility
Freshmen are eligible to participate, and institutions are responsible for certifying initial eligibility.

4. Officials
Each game shall have seven (7) officials. They shall be appointed by the Eastern College Athletic Conference or Jim Maconaghy.

5. Weigh-In of Players
With a sincere concern for the health and welfare of the student-athletes participating in Sprint Football, each player will be examined by a physician or assigned sports medicine staff member prior to the season as to the safety and appropriateness of that individual participating in Sprint Football at the specified weight limit.

CSFL weight certification procedures:

a. The permissible playing weight is 172.0 lbs or less.

b. No student athlete may begin official practice including drills or other football related activities (with or without equipment) until they have demonstrated they weigh 177.0 lbs. or less while simultaneously having body fat of 5% or greater and urine specific gravity less than or equal to 1.020. The student athlete will be permitted to achieve this standard as many times as they like, but will be withheld from all practice activities until achieving the standard. Medical staffs at the individual institution will provide the necessary guidance in accordance with their own best practices about how a student athlete who does not certify at the required weight should achieve the standard.

i. Any student athlete who has never previously been on a CSFL roster is able to begin practice without achieving the 177.0 lb standard. Any athlete previously on a roster, at any time, must meet the 177.0 practice standard.

ii. If a student athlete weighs 165.0 lbs. or less at the weight certification (177.0 lb level) on the first day of practice, the athlete is not required to pass the hydration portion of the certification in order to practice.

iii. If a student-athlete certifies at 172.0 lbs or less with the required body fat and hydration standards being met during their weigh in on the first day of practice (177.0 lb standard), they do not have to re-certify their hydrated weight at 172.0 or less on the Monday prior to the first contest. They are still required to weigh in each week as outlined in d. below.

c. No student athlete may compete in any contest until they have demonstrated they weigh 172.0 lbs. or less while simultaneously having body fat of 5% or greater and urine specific gravity less than or equal to 1.020.

i. The student athlete is only permitted to achieve this standard on the Monday prior to the institution’s first contest. If the student athlete fails to achieve the standard on this date, they are not permitted to compete and must wait until the next Monday that is prior to a contest before attempting to meet the weight standard again. This process may continue on each Monday that occurs prior to a contest until the standard is achieved.

ii. If an individual cannot meet the 172.0 or less standard, they may continue to practice during this time (N.B. this person will count towards team roster limits).

iii. Once the student athlete achieves the hydrated standard on the Monday prior to a contest, they are also required to weigh 172.0 lbs or less (without a measure of hydration or body fat) on the Wednesday prior to the contest. Failure to meet this standard will require the individual to be withheld from the contest that week.

iv. Medical staffs at the individual institution will provide the necessary guidance in accordance with their own best practices about how a student athlete who does not certify at the required weight should achieve the standard.

d. In subsequent weeks after achieving the 172.0 lb hydrated weight standard, student athletes will be required to weigh 172.0 lbs or less on Monday and Wednesday, before a Friday contest (Tuesday/Thursday before a Saturday contest, etc.) each week of the season in which they have a game. Body fat and hydration measures are not required for the weekly weight certification once the hydrated standard has been achieved at the 172.0 lb level. Failure to achieve this weight on either date will result in the student athlete being withheld from competition in that week’s contest.

e. Unsafe weight loss practices such as the use of saunas, rubber suits, diuretics, etc. are prohibited.

f. All weight certifications must be conducted by members of the athletic medicine staff or by an administrator with responsibility for the sport at the respective institution, not members of the coaching staff.

g. Weight certification forms should include the following information: Name, Jersey Number, Class, Position, First Weight, Second Weight and Game Day Weight (if applicable).

6. Physicians
It shall be the responsibility of the home team to have a qualified physician in attendance 15 minutes before, during and available after the game.

7. Length of Games
All games shall be four (4) periods of 15 minutes each.

8. NCAA Football Rules
The NCAA rules shall be in effect. Wilson has been identified as the recommended game ball.

9. Coaching Staff Size
Maximum = One (1) Head Coach and Seven (7) Assistants.

10. Game Uniforms
Visiting teams will wear light colored or white jerseys, and home teams will wear dark jerseys.

11. Squad Size/Number of Players in Uniform at Games
During each year's season, there is a maximum squad size of sixty-five (65) players (which includes varsity, junior varsity and freshmen) who are eligible to practice or compete. The official roster will be set as of the first week in which the Academies compete against Cornell, Penn, or Princeton. No additional players may be added to the Official Roster, which is due in the Commissioner's Office prior to the weekend these contests occur (September 23 for the 2005 season and September 22 for the 2006 season), even if injuries reduce the number of healthy players below the maximum of 65 players. However, teams that do not initially reach the limit of 65 players on their originally submitted roster, are permitted to add players up to the limit of 65 during the remainder of the season. Such modifications must be made in writing and submitted to the Commissioner via e-mail, who in turn will distribute the information to the other CSFL teams. Any request for exception to this policy must be made in writing to the Commissioner who will coordinate with all other coaches before ruling on this request. Exchange students who are otherwise eligible to compete are permitted to participate, provided they are included in the 65-player limit.

12. Coaches Game Restrictions
All coaches must remain on the field in the coaching area during the conduct of the game. No phones are permitted for use.

13. Bands at Games
Teams having bands at games are responsible for their conduct. The band should not play while the game is in progress and should concentrate their efforts during time outs and both the pre- or post-game periods. Home teams remain responsible for the proper conduct of their bands even if game officials are reluctant to take action.

14. League Champion
The championship will be decided on a point basis. Each victory will count as two points, and a tie will count as one (1) point. These points apply to their last four (4) league games, which are considered the regular league schedule.

15. Reporting Statistics and Game Scores
As soon after the game as possible, but not later than the following Monday morning, members are responsible for sending in statistics and scores of games to Mr. Ed Benkin at sports2all@comcast.net Mr. Benkin’s telephone number is 609-239-9187. The specific reporting form to be used will be coordinated by Mr. Benkin and should be submitted according to his specifications.

16. Scouting and Film Exchange
No on-site scouting is permitted at any time. The home team for each non league contest against another CSFL member institution during the first three weeks of the season must send copies of the game films to the other CSFL institutions by the Monday following the contest.

17. Coordinating Arrival of Visiting Team
The home team coach is responsible for coordinating the arrival and stay of the visiting team. The visiting coach is responsible for calling the home team coach the week of the scheduled game. This assistance should include such considerations as arranging for locker rooms, on-campus meals, housing, practice fields, etc. The head coach (or his designee) should personally check on everything before arrival, and meet the visitor's bus at a predetermined time and place. All student-athletes deserve our best efforts in this matter of sportsmanship.

18. 25-Second Clocks
It is recommended that the home team provide two (2) 25-second clocks and an official 25-second clock operator for all games.

19. Dues
All teams are assessed dues of $1750.00 annually for the services of the Commissioner, Sports Information Office, and purchasing of awards.

20. All-League Awards
Each institution may nominate for both the 1st and 2nd All-League Offensive and Defensive Teams according to the place finish and the following formula: 1st place = 13 nominations; 2nd place = 11 nominations; 3rd place = 9 nominations; 4th place = 8 nominations; 5th place = 7 nominations. Head coaches will have one vote for the individuals by position. Head coaches will have one vote for the league Most Valuable Player and the James Kay Award. Head coaches should submit a list of their players they consider deserving for honorable mention.

21. Annual Meeting
The annual coaches meeting will be held on the second Monday after the completion of the league schedule. Time is usually 10:00 a.m., and the place is determined on a yearly basis. If required, a second meeting may be held in the spring.

22. League Commissioner
The position of Commissioner will be reviewed on a yearly basis. If possible, it would be most equitable to rotate the responsibilities every two (2) years among the athletic staffs of the member institutions.