OSKIE FLAG FOOTBALL Semi-Pro Rules


Description:

Semi-pro is a division that was created with the intentions of pro level players to have a 2nd team with lower level players. The ultimate goal of this is so that we can develop/coach up newer players so that they can eventually move up or get picked up by pro teams. Over the last 2 years we have expanded this slightly to be a "middle" division as well. So this division is a mixture of teams that are above the rec division as well as teams with pro players playing on a second team. In the Spring, Summer, and Fall we will continue to have the semi pro division filter some teams to a winners bracket with the losers of pro & the losers bracket match up with the top of rec. This creates 3 playoff brackets that has proven to create good opportunities for the whole league. During these session I can only guarantee the following:

  • Semi-pro teams with 2 way players are only guaranteed a separate playoff if one of the teams are pro and the other is Semi-Pro. The only way this does not hold true is if the pro team falls into the Silver bracket (lose in gold before the championship) and the Semi Pro team advances to the Silver Bracket (top 2).
  • I can only work with 1 teams schedule per semi-pro team. Meaning if Team B is semi-pro and has 3 two way players. Those players must all be from the same pro team or I cannot guarantee there will be no overlap during outdoor sessions
  • Players that desire to play on 2 teams must be on 1 pro team and 1 Semi-pro team.
  • I will make special exemptions for 1 semi-pro and 1 rec but this will be very strict and situational. The Rec division is made for new players or teams that have not ever won anything within the league & I really want to protect that status. Meaning I will not allow 3 upper players to make a "rec team" and go dominate. It will need to be a true rec level team and only 1 MAYBE 2 players. I cannot guarantee split schedules (I will do what I can) and I cannot guarantee no overlap during playoff time either.




Semi pro rules:

- 2 pro players max

- 3 “two way players” max (Plays on 2 teams)

- No pro subs (No matter the role) 

Grandfather clause

  • Any team that has spent 3 or more sessions together cannot be broken up due to players getting picked up by other teams or players being added to the pro list.
  • Any player introduced to the league (first time playing) will not count against a teams pro players regardless of if he is added to the list.
  • If a player is put on a teams "Grandfather list" they will be removed if they have not played in over 1 calendar year as a full time player. Injuries or special circumstances can be reviewed.


New Team rule:

New teams or teams that have not won the semi pro division in the Past 5 sessions will be allowed one extra “two way player”. 

***TWO WAY PLAYER - Is a player that plays on more than 1 team***

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I feel that with these rules in place along, with the grandfather clause and new team rule, this will allow teams that have been together to stick together. This will allow players that are committed to this team first to get picked up and compete in the pro division. It allows the teams that are not winning or new to pick up some of the better players on rec teams and involve them in a higher level of play, and it limits the teams that are winning if they were to need any new players. I think this really allows us to clean up the semi pro and create more opportunities for players in the league as well as keep the division more competitive without tearing apart teams. 

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Clarifications:

Players listed on the pro list are only pro in the category listed. If they do not play the specific position they will not be labeled a pro player. This is game by Game.

The pro list will not change mid season at any point. It is reviewed between all sessions and updated accordingly. 

If you have a pro player that misses you cannot get a sub that is listed anywhere on the pro list. You must use players that are not on the list at all. 


If a player is elevated to the pro list on a semi-pro (2nd team) they will not count against that teams pro players. I do not believe in punishing teams that have stuck together & grown as players on a team. The ultimate goal is for players to get better and either make a 2nd team or join another team in the pro division.

If players are on the grandfather list getting picked up by another team will not make them a two way player on their original roster. Again....I will not punish players that have gotten better and got picked up by higher division teams.

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Semi-pro Teams with grandfather rosters:

Bandits - Dylan Jones*, Matt McMahon*, AJ Lincoln*, Caden Leach, Jackson Drake, Don Moody, Garret Hartner, Tony Dorr.
Oskie - Kendall Martin**, Joe Pieper**, Nick Holtmeyer, Xavier Cooper, Titus McIntosh, Kyden Johnson, Deven Lee, Luke Tillman. 

These two teams have all been together for 3+ sessions (Much longer) and will not be forced to break up due to the semi pro rules. Players with *were originally on the pro list and will be treated so. ** players also were on the pro list just with a specific position. These players will be allowed to play semi-pro games according to how they were originally ranked. 

Players that make the "grandfather rule" for a team will be protected on that team even if they do not play a session or more. The only way they will lose their spot for the rule would be if they play on a different team on the same night as the original team without playing for the original team as well. Meaning if player A plays for Team A for 2 years then leaves to play on the same night for Team B and does not play for Team A....they will be removed from the grandfather rule list. This protects players unable to play other nights in the winter as well.

At this point these are the only teams that have stayed together for 3+ sessions in which their players progressed into pro list players. Any team that meets these requirements will be added at that time. 

If a team introduces a new player, (First time playing in our league) that player will be under the grandfather rule as well. I do not have any intentions of punishing teams that introduce players to the league or teams that stick together for being "too good". 

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SUNDAY NIGHT WINTER INDOOR SESSIONS SPECIFIC RULES:

During the winter indoor sessions with our limited space, time and numbers we treat Sundays as a night that is more for semi-pro/rec level teams. HOWEVER, this is not limited only to those teams. It is still its own league. There is only a few limitations which include:

- If a team has any player that was rostered for Martin Jewelry, Team Black, or CSK in the last 5 sessions must follow the listed Semi-Pro rules. These three teams are the only 3 teams with Thursday Night league championships within the last 10 sessions so their players will be held to tighter rules while making second teams.
- Any team containing a player that has ever won a league (gold) championship within the last 2 calendar years will be exempt for ever going into a consolation/lower bracket.