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(315) 859-4754

Football Rules



Forfeiting
  • Team that forfeits receives loss
  • Teams can play with six players
  • First forfeit results in a warning
  • Second forfeit results in two losses
  • Third forfeit results in removal from league  
  • No rescheduling of the games
Rosters
  • A player may only play on one team in each league.
  • Varsity player: Anyone on roster at beginning of season, including the entire calendar year
Weather
  • Games will be played in all weather with the exception of electrical storms. If field is not playable, (standing water), teams will receive an email from intramural sports. 
Result Reporting
  • The captain of the winning team is required to submit an email which includes names of both teams and the score to the Imtfb@hamilton.edu before 10:00pm the next day after the game. Failure to report a score will result in a loss for both teams. 
     
In game rules
  • Touch football.
  • Two 20 minute halves
  • Running clock except for last 2 minutes of each half when an out of bounds results in time stoppage.
  • Two timeouts per side per game.
  • Seven players per side:
    • Offense: Three players must be linemen and they cannot receive the ball.
    • Defense: Two players must be lineman and they cannot drop into pass coverage.
  • Each team is given one blitz per every set of downs. When the team blitzes, the quarterback may scramble. This is the only time the quarterback may scramble.
  • When not blitzing, the down lineman may count to "Seven Mississippi" and rush the quarterback. The quarterback may not scramble. This count must be audible to the lineman, ref and quarterback.
  • First Downs are issued by crossing the yellow lines on either side of the field (approximately where the 20 yard line would be) and midfield.
  • Team "punts off" to start game, half and transfer possession after a score. No onside kicks.
  • Scoring system is normal. An extra point is awarded from scoring from the "two yard line" and a two point conversion is awarded from scoring from the yellow line.
  • Concerning all other rules, follow normal college football procedure.

Fitness Center Hours:

First Floor Weight Room and Atrium

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6am-10:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 8am-10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-9pm

Second Floor Weight Room and Mezzanine

Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 1pm-5pm

For more information about classes or programs contact:
Dave Thompson, Director of the Charlean and Wayland Blood Fitness Center
Room 108
(315) 859-4754
dthompso@hamilton.edu

Personal Trainers


Experienced Fitness professionals available for students, faculty and staff.

Colleen Thieme
Thieme Fitness Works
Fitness Professional
25 Years experience with individual and group exercise
"Counseling, guiding, and motivating clients to achieve their fitness goals."
(315) 723-7685

Deborah Burkhart
(315) 527-5437
ptrainer@hamilton.edu
Deborah Burkhart is now available for Personal Training sessions at Hamilton College Wellness Center. She is NEDITA/AFAA certified in PT, group fitness and yoga with a strong background in Clinical & Sports nutrition.
Deborah approaches fitness training with enthusiasm, serious attention to form and just enough humor to help you get the results you are looking for.

Lisa Coleman
(315) 271-4454
semperfilisa@yahoo.com
ISSA/AFAA Certified Fitness Trainer, specializing in Sport Specific and personal improvement conditioning is now offering Personalized Training at the Blood Fitness Center.
Lisa has served as the US Air Force and Air National Guard Physical Training Leader for 6 years, as well as 20 plus years of Personal Training and Fitness Instructor experience. She offers training programs that are result oriented for the new fitness enthusiast as well as the serious athlete desiring to take their game to the next level.
With a passion for aiding individuals in setting and attaining sports and fitness goals, Lisa’s objective is to inspire a lifestyle of fitness and healthy nutrition.

Massage Therapist

Deborah DeStefanis
(315) 269-4047