Football Bylaws

FOOTBALL

All football contests shall be conducted under the rules of the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations.

 

​MEDICAL SUPERVISORS

CLASS 1:    M.D. trained in sports medicine. Athletic Trainer certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association.

CLASS 2:    M.D. without training in Sports Medicine.  Paramedic, licensed Nurse, credentialed school nurse.  

 

Sec. 1   There shall be a limit of ten games in Varsity, Junior Varsity and Frosh competition.  EBAL will not have a 5th quarter for Freshman games.

Sec. 2   There shall be in attendance at all EBAL football games a Class 1 or 2 medical supervisor.  The medical supervisor shall be provided by the home team. See definition at the end of this               section.

Sec. 3  Only freshmen are eligible for the Frosh team.  No senior shall be eligible for Junior Varsity competition.  No more than one game in a calendar week Freshman may only have one                   color jersey.

Sec. 4   We will follow NCS guidelines regarding summer workouts

Sec. 5   Each team must have two sets of jerseys.  Visiting teams must wear white or light colored uniforms.  This applies to all football teams and the home team will change jerseys if there                is a color conflict.  The referee shall decide if such a change is necessary.

Sec. 6    We will follow NCS guidelines regarding Spring practice..    

Sec. 7    Night games shall start with the first game at 4:30pm JV and the Varsity at 7:15pm. Varsity games will start a minimum 30 minutes after the conclusion of

                the preliminary game.           

               Frosh night games start at 6:00 pm (frosh will have access to the field one hour prior to their game). 

Sec. 8      The home team shall be responsible for providing adequate police protection at each home contest.

Sec. 9      Where possible, a Junior Varsity and Varsity competition shall be played as a double-header. Frosh games shall be scheduled for Thursdays.

Sec. 10    Make-up games: In case of inclement weather, by mutual agreement, the game may be postponed. However, if by mutual consent the game at the next available date in compliance                 with CIF/NCS bylaws.

Sec. 11    Field: An adult timer must be provided for all football games. Football field should be marked according to the National Federation High School Rule Book.

Sec. 12    Mouthpieces for all participants will be mandatory.  Exception: Only with written excuse from a doctor.

Sec. 13    The EBAL will adopt the NCS rule for conditioning.  

Sec. 14    One scrimmage will be allowed. This scrimmage shall be held only under CIF regulations regarding individual and team practice requirements (number of days).

  •      This scrimmage shall be held only after a team has had 10 practice days.

  •       No kick-offs, returns, or punting situations shall be included.

  •       This scrimmage should not be publicized nor admission charged.

Sec. 15    Exchanging of game films.  The two playing schools must exchange three game films (the previous three games) one week prior to the game.

               COACHES NOT FOLLOWING THIS RULE MAY CAUSE THE GAME TO BE FORFEITED. Schools will be allowed to videotape future opponents.

Sec. 16    NCS PLAYOFF REPRESENTATIVE: Each Division winner will be the EBAL automatic qualifier   

Sec. 17    Overtime:  The EBAL will use the NCS Overtime Procedure to determine a winner when the game is tied at the end of regulation play. 

Sec. 18    Game ending procedures: Any contest that is suspended for any reason will continue from the point of interruption, unless

                 mutually agreed upon by the schools involved to end the contest (example- game out of reach and both schools agree to end the

​                 contest).

Sec. 19    ALL LEAGUE SELECTION PROCESS:Offensive Player of the Year - coaches may nominate and will vote  

Defensive Player of the Year - coaches may nominate and will vote 

Coaches will then select from their team their all league rep by their placement in league 

No honorable mention 

  • Mountain (see below) 20 first team and 30 second team - 50 student athletes total recognition
    Valley (see below) 15 first team and 24 second team - 39 student athletes total recognition 

  • Student athletes are nominated and confirmed by all league head coaches

  • Mountain
    (DLS)  -  5 1st Team 6 2nd Team
    1st Place (EBAL Champion) 5 1st Team 6 2nd Team
    2nd Place - 4 1st Team 5 2nd team
    3rd Place - 3 1st Team 5 2nd team
    4th Place - 2 1st Team 4 2nd team
    Valley
    1st Place (EBAL Champion) 5 1st Team 6 2nd Team
    2nd Place - 4 1st Team 5 2nd team
    3rd Place - 3 1st Team 5 2nd team
    4th Place - 2 1st Team 4 2nd team
    5th Place - 1 1st Team 4 2nd team

 

            A.  Allow for an “opt out” with DLS for the 5 teams in Mtn. division on a rotation resulting from a finish from the previous year. 

                  The last place team in the Mountain will receive the opt out for DLS in the next year.  

           B.  All Mountain games vs De La Salle do not count towards league standings. 

           C.  Crossover games must be played and are non league games determined by the finishing places the previous year.