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4v4 Flag Football Rules

Welcome to the Defient Sports Flag Football League! We are thrilled to have you join our community of dedicated athletes where earning and ownership of your achievements are core to our game. Our league combines the excitement of flag football with innovative technology, allowing players to mint NFTs based on their in-game stats. These NFTs not only showcase your performance but can also be used within the game to enhance your experience and strategy. (NFT in-game use coming in future seasons)
 

To ensure fair play, teamwork, and sportsmanship, we have established comprehensive rules and guidelines. These rules uphold safety standards and promote respect among players, coaches, and officials.

 

We encourage all participants to familiarize themselves with the league rules available for download in PDF format.

 

 

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Mandatory Uniform Guidelines

To maintain a professional and competitive standard, all athletes in the Defient Sports Flag Football League must follow the official uniform rules below:
 

1. Full Team Uniform (Mandatory)

  • All players must wear matching jerseys and compression-style shorts or leggings in the same color and design.

  • Jerseys must be printed with the team name and player numbers on both the front and back.

  • No cotton t-shirts are permitted.

  • Uniform compliance is required to play.
     

2. Bottoms (Compression Only)

  • Only compression shorts, leggings, or traditional football bottoms that fit tight to the lower body are allowed.

  • Loose-fitting shorts (e.g. basketball shorts) are not permitted.

  • Shorts must be pocketless to ensure safe play.
     

3. Flag Belts (See Official League Rules)

  • League-approved flag belts must be worn at all times.

  • Belts will be provided or verified before gameplay.
     

4. Footwear

  • Players may wear cleats (no metal), turf shoes, or athletic footwear.

  • No metal spikes or open-toed shoes.
     

5. Accessories

  • Players may wear gloves, sleeves, and other accessories.

  • Referees may require removal of any item that interferes with flag pulling or ball play.

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