7v7 Full Contact League

The Connecticut Winter Indoor 7 v 7 Full Contact League 

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Divisions:  3rd/4th Grade   *   5th/ 6th Grade   *   7th/ 8th Grade

2026 Winter Season | Important Information
Dates: Sundays, March 1st – April 4th (6 weeks)
*Last week of league played on Saturday, April 4th because the 5th is Easter.
Times:
1st  Five Weeks (Sundays): 10:00am – 1:00pm
Last Week, Saturday, April 4th: 8:00 -11:00am

Cost: $255 per player (Coaches, ask about our team discount option)
*All players use equipment from their local programs.
*All games are overseen by League Directors Tom Brockett, John Capodice, & John
Coughlin and two experienced and qualified officials are assigned to each game.
*Two certified trainers will be present for all games.
IMPORTANT: Teams must consist of a minimum of 12 players.  Individuals that don’t have a team are encouraged to register (not pay) as a Free Agent.  Use discount code: FreeAgent26 at checkout to zero out the balance owed. Select “Free Agent’. Lastly, please email a director to provide player’s position(s). We will do our best to assist in the placement of individual players. Payment can be made once a player is placed on a team.

Team Practices:  All practice dates, times & locations will be scheduled entirely by the respective teams’ coaches (not by the League).  On average most teams practice one hour per week in addition to their weekly game.  The League does not organize individual team practices.

Reminders:
1) All teams will be in the end zones. Fans/parents will need to behind the nets for
safety purposes.
2) Only the chain gang will be allowed on the sidelines so the officials can work and create a safe environment.
3) Only TWO coaches per team will be allowed on the field at any time.

Currently, we are accepting TEAM spots in our League.  Coaches should reach out to a director to reserve their team’s spot.  Once a team has reserved a spot, that team will be added to the online registration and their players can register. If a player does not see their team listed in the dropdown, please let your coach know.

**Important: Players on a team that is paying cash should enter discount code: Cash2026 at checkout. The online balance will be zeroed so you can process your registration and make payment to your coach.

Free Agents:
*The League will do our best to place Free Agents on teams. Teams that are looking for Free Agents are asked to notify our League Directors ASAP. When registering an individual Free Agent, please select ‘Free Agent’ in the Winter Team Name dropdown and use discount code: FreeAgent26 at checkout. We understand that free agency poses a series of uncertainties. Players will have the ability to decide if the available option is a good fit.   

Refund Policy
Refunds (less a $35 admin fee) before February 20th will be issued for medical purposes provided a doctor’s note is provided. All refund requests must be submitted in writing. After February 20th, our policy is that no refunds will be provided for any reason.

**PLAYER REGISTRATION | CLICK HERE**

Rules & Policies

To best ensure both the safety of our League’s participants and the overall success and longevity of the League, all infractions will be dealt with swiftly by the League’s governing body. Any and all concerns, comments, and suggestions are welcome. Our League is only as good as its participants so please adhere to the below-listed rules. The Connecticut Winter Football League is committed to delivering a 1st class youth football experience stressing the importance of athletic development, competitiveness, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude. Any occurrence viewed by the League’s governing body to be contradictory to these values will be dealt with immediately.

Sportsmanship

1. Any person acting inappropriately will be subject to immediate dismissal from the facility and be subject to suspension for the remainder of the season. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
2. Sportsmanship starts with our coaches as they set the tone for their respective teams. Our Winter Football coaching staffs will be held to a high standard of sportsmanship at all times. Head coaches are ultimately held responsible for the behavior of their staff, players, and parents. In the unfortunate event of unsportsmanlike conduct by any member of a team (including parents), the head coach can face suspension. It is important for our coaching staffs to take direct responsibility for the conduct of their team, their parents and their fans.
3. Due to the limited number of players in Winter Football the game is visually much clearer. As a result, coaches, players, and parents will see infractions that may or may not get called by the League’s officiating staff. Blocks-from-behind, holds, and other infractions will certainly occur. At no point will player-specific denouncements from opposing players, coaches, parents, and other spectators be tolerated. Coaches and parents are not allowed to address the coaches and players of an opposing team.
4. Any uninvited parent or spectator entering the field of play will be subject to immediate dismissal from the game, removal from the facility, and turned over to law enforcement if necessary. That person will be banned from the League for the remainder of the season and that person’s participating player may also suffer the same consequence.

General

1. All games will consist of two 25-minute halves and a 3-minute halftime.
2. All players must play at least 20 snaps. We expect our coaching staffs to self-police themselves to best develop each and every player. If a pattern of players not getting the necessary playing time develops the governing body will be forced to take disciplinary action.
3. Two (2) coaches are allowed on the field on both offense and defense during play. Coaches must not physically interfere with play. And coaches must be quiet during the snap count.
4. Coaches and parents are not allowed to address the coaches and players of an opposing team.
5. Coaches must be quiet during the snap count.

Offensive-Oriented Rules

1. Seven (7) players on the field, three (3) down linemen, and four (4) players made up of a quarterback, running backs, and/ or receivers at all times. Skilled players may line up anywhere but must be off the LOS.
2. 30-second play clock.
3. Offensive formations must consist of three (3) down linemen with the Center in the middle (no unbalanced formations). Wide receivers and running backs can line up anywhere. Line splits should be no bigger than 3 feet.
4. Linemen are not eligible.
5. Quarterbacks are allowed to run, except no QB sneaks from under center.
6. After a player scores four touchdowns that player is restricted from touching the ball on offense UNLESS the point spread score margin is less than eighteen (18) points.
7. 3rd/ 4th Grade division: No “baiting” with regards to cadence is allowed with extended snap counts. Keep snap counts simple. If a pattern of intentional “baiting” occurs penalties will be imposed by the officiating staff. This is for the 3rd/ 4th Grade division only.
8. The offense can elect to “go for it” on 4th Down or punt. In the event of a punt, the ball is placed on the offensive team’s 10-yard line.
9. In the Lil Tacklers Division (when applicable), offensive linemen must engage the defensive linemen. Youth blocking rules apply.
10. Teams have the option for the Points-After-Touchdown (PAT) attempt. For 1 point the ball is placed on the 3-yard line. For 2 points the ball is placed on the 5-yard line.
11. All offensive drives start with the ball on the 10-yard line.
12. Coaches intentionally taking penalties to manipulate the clock will be subject to a 15-yard penalty, loss of down, and the addition of 30 seconds to the game clock.

Defensive-Oriented Rules

1. Blitzing is not allowed. Linebackers must line up at least three (3) yards off the LOS except in goal-line situations where LBs and DBs can have their feet on the goal line. No forward movement is allowed for any defensive player before the ball is snapped. Once the ball is snapped defensive players may go anywhere, this includes sacking the Quarterback.
2. The maximum allowable down linemen (DL) for the 3rd/ 4th division is two (2). In the 3rd/ 4th division, DL may line up in the A gap and slant to the Guards. However, slanting into the Center is NOT allowed. We want to keep the Center somewhat “protected” to best ensure a proper QB/ Center exchange. *This is for the 3rd/ 4th division only. The maximum allowable down linemen for the 5th/ 6th and 7th/ 8th divisions are three (3). Noseguards are allowed in the 5th/ 6th and 7th/ 8th divisions.
3. Defensive Noseguards are NOT allowed to line up over the Center in the 3rd/ 4th Grade division.
4. A player is deemed down when and where the player’s knee touches the ground.
5. All fumbles and interceptions can be advanced.

Field Operations

1. There will be designated areas for both players and parents. Opposing teams may share the same sideline on the outer fields at the bubble (Fields 1 & 4) but will not be allowed to occupy any part of the opposing team’s designated space. Teams playing in the center fields (Fields 2 & 3) will have designated space in each end zone.
2. To maximize the allowable field space, strict rules will apply for everyone’s safety.
3. Each team is responsible for supplying two (2) parents to work the down and distance chains.