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Touch Football (New York)

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  • Season: Fall 10
  • Start Date: September 11, 2010
  • Locations: New York
  • Level(s) of play: Players, Sorta Players, High Casual, Casual, Extremely Casual
  • Rules: 
  • Contact: 
  • Pricing:

League Details

 

How Does It Work?

It's 8 on 8, 5 men and 3 women on the field at all times. It's no contact, 2-hand touch football. And we keep it exciting for everyone on the team through our five divisions (Players, Sorta Players, (NEW: High Casual), Casual and Extremely Casual) and our “female as a primary player” rule.  

What's the Cost and What's Involved?

Early/regular registration will open July 26th/August 6th and close August 5th/August 30th, or earlier if the league sells out.  League fees are $1350/$1450 for a team of 15 players ($35 for each additional player over 15 - no limit to number of players on your roster) and $125/$135 for individuals (we'll get everyone on a team). ZogSports donates a percentage of our profit to charity.

Fee Includes:

  • 7 Regular Season Games
  • NEW: OPTIONAL SCRIMMAGE (New Team Evaluation, Returning Team Warm-up)
  • One head referee/game
  • 50% of the teams will qualify for the heart-wrenching single elimination playoff tournament
  • One t-shirt per person on the roster
  • Field fees
  • Equipment
  • "Prize Money" from our sponsors donated to the winning team's charity of choice
  • League administration
  • Organized Happy Hours at local bars after the game
  • For more information about the Pre-Season Football Clinic click here  

 When Does It Start and When Are the Games?
  • Games will be played on Saturdays and Sundays.  Teams will have a mix of both days based on the permits we receive.
  • OPTIONAL SCRIMMAGES will be the weekend of September 11th/12th
  • Regular season games begin the weekend of September 19th
  • Divisional Playoffs may be the weekend of November 13th/14th or November 20th/21st (based on weather) 

 

Where Are We Playing? 

Games will take place at the following fields.  Since the amount of field space we have at each field varies, we try and give all teams an even amount of games at each location based on the permitted time we receive.

  • Col. Charles Young (145th Street and Lennox Avenue)
  • DeWitt Clinton (54th Street and 11th Avenue)
  • Randall's Island (Fields 50, 51, 90, 91)
  • Riverbank State Park (138th Street and Riverside Drive)
  • Roosevelt Island (Firefighters Field, Octagon Field, Pony Field)

Please note that game times, location and dates mentioned above are a very good guideline, but may change slightly.

What Are the Rules?  

This is a fun, recreational touch football league, so we want everyone to play, stay involved and stay safe.  The key rules are:

  • 8-on-8, no more than 5 men and no less than 3 woman on the field at all times
  • No contact, 2-hand touch
  • 2 completions for a first down
  • Limit of 3 "earned" first downs per drive
  • A woman must be a "Primary Player" within 3 consecutive plays
  • Scoring - 6 points for touchdowns and your decision to go for 1- or 2-point conversion

    Levels of Play
    • PLAYERS - Our highest level, perfect for top athletes looking for fun 
    • SORTA PLAYERS - Pretty good athletes, maybe played together before
    • HIGH CASUAL - Average athletes looking for a competitive and social atmosphere
    • LOW CASUAL - Not a bad athlete who is newer to the organized game
    • EXTREMELY CASUAL - Beginners at the sport looking to just get out and have some fun

    ZogSports will try to accommodate all team and individual player requests for Level of Play, but cannot guarantee all requests.  We will not place an individual player on a team with other people that registered more than one level (above or below) his/her registration level.  In order to create the best possible experience for the whole league ZogSports will place returning team in the division we feel most appropriate.

    Corporate Events
    Zog can organize your company or private events. Click here.

    Don't Have a Team? Join as an Individual!

    We here at ZogSports try to make it as easy as 1-2-3 to get you on the field.  If you want to play one of our many great sports but don't have a team, just register as an individual and we'll put you on a team of other individuals!