The rules of the game

About the af2 League history: Started play in 2000 as a developmental league launched by the Arena Football League. Teams: 28. Season: April through July. Title game: ArenaCup, televised nationally on TNN. Average attendance: 7,239 in 2000. Web site: www.af2.com

Democrat and Chronicle

(April 14, 2001) --

Timing

• Four 15-minute quarters, a 15-minute halftime

• The clock only stops in the last minute of each half for out-of-bounds plays or incomplete passes or when the referee deems it necesary for penalties, etc.

• Three timeouts per half for each team.

Brigade facts Team history: First season. Coach: Mark Saunders. Home field: Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Practice facility: ESL Sports Centre Team offices: ESL Sports Centre 2700 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Road Rochester, NY 14623 Phone: 292-1530 Arena Football League affiliate: Buffalo Destroyers. Click image for game facts

Movement

• Four downs are allowed to advance the ball 10 yards for a first down or to score.

• Punting is illegal. On fourth down, a team must go for a first down, touchdown or field goal.

Scoring

• Touchdown: 6 points

• Conversion after TD: 1 point for a place kick, 2 points for a run or pass.

• Field goal: 3 points for aplaced ball, 4 points for a drop kick.

Overtime