1. Periods and Time Factors
1.1 A game consists of two halves. Each lasting twenty-two (22) minutes with a five (5) minute half time.
1.2 At the end of the first half teams change ends of the field.
1.3 In the last two minutes of play the clock will stop for a(n):
a. Incomplete pass ­ starts on the snap
b. Out-of-Bounds ­ starts on the snap
c. Safety ­ starts on the snap
d. Team time-out ­ starts on the snap
e. First down ­ dependent on the previous play
f. Touchdown ­ starts on the snap (after the try)
g. Penalty and administration ­ dependent on the previous play (Exception: Delay of game ­ starts on the snap)
h. Referee’s time-out ­ starts at his/her discretion
i. Touchback ­ starts on the snap
j. Change of possession ­ dependent on the previous play
k. Team attempting to conserve time illegally ­ starts on the ready
l. Team attempting to consume time illegally ­ starts on the snap
m. Inadvertent whistle ­ starts on the ready
1.4 The halves end when time expires.
1.5 Penalties and extra points do not count as a play unless the penalty involves a loss of down.
1.6 Should a game in progress be called off due to inclement weather, a completed first half and half of the second half will constitute a game.
1.7 A game cannot end in a tie. Additional playing time will be allowed in order to determine a winner ( see Rule