The rules as promulgated by the Missouri State High School Activities Association applicable to High School Football Games shall apply at all times with the following exceptions:

1. All games shall consist of four (4) eight (8) minute quarter

2. Each team shall be authorized four time outs per half

3. Each offensive team shall cause the ball to be put in play within thirty (30) seconds

4. All potential ball carriers and receivers must not weigh over (110) lbs. for the fifth grade, and over (120) lbs. for the sixth grade. Exception: Tight Ends may have an “X” if used as blocking ends only. Any illegal touching of the ball, other than for a fumble, will result in a 5-yard penalty and loss of down.

5. All linebackers must play a minimum of one (1) yard back, behind the down linemen

6. Any fifth grade player over (110) lbs. or any sixth grade player over (120) lbs. must have an “X” on the back of the helmet, clearly distinguishing such player as a non-eligible ball carrier or receiver. These players may recover fumbles, intercept passes, and etc. but shall not be allowed to play any position normally occupied by a ball carrier or a receiver, except for blocking TE only. See Rule H.

7. No player over (110) lbs. for the fifth grade, or (120) lbs. for the sixth grade shall be allowed on the offensive kick-off receiving team unless said player plays on the front line.

8. Only one (1) coach from each team will be allowed upon the playing field during any individual play. Field coaches must remain twenty (20) yards behind the line of scrimmage and SHALL NOT TALK TO THE PLAYERS AFTER THEY BREAK THE HUDDLE.
   
   Penalties for the violation of this rule are:
   1^st occurrence: Officials Warning
   2^nd occurrence: 5-yd delay of game penalty.
   3^rd occurrence: Coach will be asked to leave the field.

9. All punts are live and the punter, who is in a ball carrying position, may be rushed.
   
   A Punter may have an “X” but may not run with or advance the ball in any way other than to punt.

10. Weight limit may be challenged before the end of each game “by informing the White Hat referee”. The player will be weighed and may not exceed (115) lbs. for fifth grade, or (125) lbs. for sixth grade. If over the limit, the team will forfeit the game, and the player will no longer be eligible to carry the ball. Each player may be challenged only once per season. Each coach will notify their respective league representative of the challenge and outcome. The League representative will notify the Conference President. The Conference President will then notify all other league representatives.

11. Ball size will be Junior or larger (leather or synthetic leather) and teams will not be allowed to change size during game.

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