LEAGUE RULE BOOKS
& OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
Access official national rule books, competition manuals, code of conduct guidelines, and safety protocols for NFL FLAG, Jr. NBA/WNBA, MLS GO Soccer, MLB Pitch Hit & Run, and CWS Cheer.
Tap a penalty to live-filter the rulebook grid below and highlight its matching referee whistle signal diagram.
Outdoor NFL FLAG, MLS GO, and MLB Pitch Hit & Run matches follow weather-modified rules. Select a condition to filter the rulebook grid and surface the governing protocol below.
All Documents & Guides
Showing 8 official documents available for coaches, parents, and players.
Official NFL FLAG Rulebook (Fall 2026)
Complete official 5v5 tournament and regular season rules covering field dimensions, blocking restrictions, no-run zones, mercy rules, and penalty enforcement.
All-Girls NFL FLAG Playbook & Supplement
Tailored supplementary guidelines for the dedicated CWS All-Girls Flag divisions, highlighting progression into varsity and collegiate NAIA flag pathways.
Jr. NBA & Jr. WNBA Youth Basketball Rules
Age-appropriate court dimensions, basketball sizes (Size 5 / 6 / 7), rim heights, defense limitations (no zone for younger divisions), and equal playing time guidelines.
MLS GO Soccer Official League Guidelines
Official Major League Soccer youth development guidelines focusing on small-sided matches (4v4 and 7v7), goalkeeper back-pass rules, build-out lines, and substitution rotations.
MLB Pitch Hit & Run Competition Manual
Scoring matrix, target strike zone standards, distance measurement protocols, and regional advancement criteria leading toward the MLB World Series.
CWS Cheer Stunt & Safety Regulations
Safety progressions for prep stunts, pyramids, sideline chants, halftime routines, and certified spotter mandates for youth cheer divisions.
CWS Parent & Athlete Code of Conduct
Zero-tolerance spectator conduct policy, referee respect guidelines, uniform care instructions, inclement weather policies, and concussion safety protocols.
CWS Coach & Referee Operational Manual
Pre-game check-in procedures, roster verification, SportsPlus score-reporting protocols, background check requirements, and fair-play certification.
OFFICIAL WHISTLE SIGNAL
DIAGRAM CARDS
Learn every referee hand signal and whistle blast pattern across all five CWS sports. Tap any penalty signal to instantly filter the rulebook grid above.
Touchdown
Both arms raised overhead in a wide V. Signals a successful touchdown or extra point scored.
False Start
Arms extended forward at chest level, palms down. Dead-ball foul — an offensive player moved before the snap.
Incomplete Pass
Arms swept laterally, crossing the chest. The pass fell incomplete — the ball is dead.
Delay of Game
Arms crossed over the chest. The snap clock expired before the ball was put into play.
Personal Foul
One wrist grasped by the other hand overhead. Unnecessary roughness or illegal contact.
Traveling
Arms rotate in forward circles. The player moved their feet without dribbling the ball.
Double Dribble
Palms-down tapping motion. The player stopped dribbling then started again, or used both hands.
Foul
Closed fist raised overhead. A personal foul was committed on the play.
Technical Foul
Hands form a T. Unsportsmanlike conduct or a bench / rules violation.
Offside
Both arms raised overhead. The attacker was past the last defender when the ball was played.
Direct Free Kick
Arm horizontal, pointing the direction of the restart. A direct kick is awarded.
Indirect Free Kick
Arm raised straight up and held until the ball is touched. A goal cannot be scored directly.
Penalty Kick
Arm points down toward the penalty spot. A foul inside the box awards a penalty kick.
Advantage / Play On
Both arms swept forward. A foul occurred but the referee allows play to continue for advantage.
Strike
Right arm extended to the side. The pitch entered the strike zone or the batter swung and missed.
Safe
Arms extended outward in a sweeping cross. The runner reached base safely — no out.
Out
Fist raised overhead. The runner is out at the base.
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