Impact Athletics

For a complete list of Impact Athletics rules, please visit our Rules page.

YWCA Complex Rules:
NO FOOD OR DRINK OTHER THAN WATER ALLOWED ON THE TURF.
Players may NOT wear any kind of jewelry on the field at any time. This is subject to the referee’s discretion.
Metal cleats may NOT be worn at any field.

Roster & Ratio
5 v 5 on the field: 10 max per roster (8:2 ratio)(4:1 ratio)
Each team must have a minimum of five (5) players to start the game
Each team may only have a maximum of five (5) players on the field at any time
COED- A minimum of one (1) female must be on the field at all times
There is NO limit on the amount of players a team can put on the line of scrimmage

Game Rules & Timing
Games will be played in two (2) twenty (20) minute halves with a running clock until the last one (1) minute of the first half and the last two (2) minutes of the second half
The clock will stop with less than one (1) minute in the first half and two (2) minutes remaining in the second half during any normal clock stoppages (see below)
There will be a five (5) minute halftime.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Unsportsmanlike conduct is assessed at the referee’s discretion
Unsportsmanlike conduct includes, but is not limited to: taunting, excessive arguing with the referee, a fellow player, or an opposing player, pushing, biting, scratching, fighting, and the use of profanity
Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in a ten (10) yard penalty against the offending team and a repeat of down
All unsportsmanlike conduct will be sent to the League Office for review for potential further punishment