Fundy Minor Football Association

Bulletin Board

Fundy Minor Football wishes to announce two new awards.

The new girls championship trophy is to be called the Harlow Trophy named after Larry and Lisa Harlow who have organized both the lady's and new girls league . Larry and Lisa have dedicated alot of time in helping to develop children in our community.

The second trophy is The Fred O'Brien Trophy for the most enhusistic team in the Atom [ages10-11] division . Fred O'Brien was the coach of the Saint John Wanderers in the 1950s-1960s . He was an excellent player and educator . He was much loved and committed to the children of our community.

FMFA Fair Play Code for Coaches

(1) I will be reasonable when scheduling games and practices, remembering that young athletes
have other interests and obligations.

(2) I will teach my athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials and opponents.

(3) I will ensure that all athletes get equal instruction, support and fair playing time.

(4) I will ensure that my team manager will provide a player roster with numbers to the opposing coach prior to each game.

(5) Coaches are encouraged to assign their team into offensive and defensive groups for each game as designated on their team roster.

(6) I will not ridicule or yell at my athletes for making mistakes or for performing poorly. I will
remember that children play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.

(7) I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the athletes' ages and abilities.

(8) I will remember that children need a coach that they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example.

(9) I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills.

COACHING

In order to encourage sportsmanship, fair play, equitable playing time and to make the game of football more enjoyable for all members of the association the following fair play rules shall apply to the Peewee & Bantam and Female (14-17 years old) divisions of the FMFA. These rules would apply to all games played between Fundy Minor Football member teams (regular season and playoff).

Step 1

When team A is leading by a margin of 24 points or more during any point of the game the coach of the leading team is strongly encouraged to play all players, one way only (offense or defence). If numbers do not permit this to happen, then backup players should be assigned to their backup positions. (eg. backup quarterback plays quarterback, backup running back takes over at running back etc.)

Step 2

When team A is winning by a score of 31 points or more at any point in the game, Team A will be required to punt the ball on 4th down. (Failure to punt would result in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty with loss of down (which will turn the ball over to Team B) and a 10 yard penalty from point ball scrimmaged). If, as a result, of a 4th down play in which Team A fails to punt but Team B ends up in possession of the ball Team B would have the option to decline the penalty and accept the ball at the point ball dead (PBD).

Step 3

When team A takes a lead of 42 points or more at any point in the game, the game will be declared over.

Note: If the lead reaches 42 points or more as a result of a touchdown, then no convert will be attempted

Coaches are expected to be aware of the points differential and make necessary adjustments to meets the above steps.

The coaches of a team which wins the game as a result of obtaining a lead of 42 points or more, and who have failed to make adjustments as defined in step 1, may be subject to league discipline.

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TIE BREAKING POLICY

(Where league play is used for playoff seeding, the order of rankings will be decided with this tie breaking policy)

Part A If two teams are tied:
a.) the record between the two teams
b.) points against between the two teams
c.) points against in the league
d.) coin toss

Part B If three or more teams are tied:
a.) record among the teams tied
b.) (+) (-) game differential involving tied teams
c.) (+) (-) point differential involving tied teams
d.) points against among the teams tied
e.) points against in the league
NOTE: As soon as only two teams are tied the procedures reverts to A

For reference in using tie breaking policy please keep in mind:

1. When using any of the above criteria to break a three-way tie the intent is to determine the highest not the lowest place finisher.

e.g.: If three teams are tied in standings and are also tied in their record against each other and the point differential is as follows:

A (+3)
B (-2)
C (-1)

Teams are no longer tied therefore standings would be A- 1st, C-2nd, B-3rd.For the same situation with a point differential of A (+4), B (-2), C (-2). A would be 1st. We now have a two way tie between B and C for 2nd so we would revert to using criteria for a two way tie. (Record between tied teams).

For the same situation with a point differential of A (+2), B (+2), C (-2) we have a two-way tie for 1st so we revert to criteria for a two way tie for determining 1st and 2nd, C would be 3rd.

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