Current Rule Proposals


This is the list of proposals to be voted on for the 2026 WMFFL season.

To vote on any issues currently open, you may do so on the Ballot

Proposal 2026.1 - Reduce Roster Size Sponsor: Richard Lawson
Status: In Discussion

The draft to go from 16 rounds to 14 rounds. The active squad size to be 23 players + head coach (from 25 + head coach). The maximum squad size to be 24 players + head coach (from 26 + head coach) including IR players

Change text in rule VI.D to be "The draft will be 14 rounds"
Change the text in rule IV.A from "25" to "23"
Change the text in rule IV.C.5 from "26" to "24"
Proposal 2026.2 - No Limit to Number of IR players Sponsor: Byron Williams
Status: In Discussion

Remove the limit of only 1 IR player. If a player is hurt and on the NFL IR then we should be allowed to put them on the IR. Whether it is the first player on our team or the tenth.

Repeal rule IV.C.5
Proposal 2026.3 - Blocked Kicks Sponsor: Josh Utterback
Status: In Discussion

In 2006 we passed a rule giving players 3 points for every blocked kick. It was added to the scoring rules, but never added to the actual rule book. Richard found this during a game last season. It has been happening less than 1 game a year.

Should we formally add the blocked kicks or adjust the scoring to match the rule book

Add rules V.B.3.e, V.B.4.e and V.B.7.f all reading:
Blocked Kick
     i. Each one = 3 pts
Proposal 2026.4 - Reduce Kicker Points Sponsor: Tom Marsh
Status: In Discussion

Reduce kicker points.
Field Goal:
Made 0-39 yards = 2 pts
Made 40-49 yards = 2 pts
Made 50-59 yards = 4 pts
Made 60+ yards = 6 pts

Change text in rule V.B.5.b.i from "3 pts" to "2 pts"
Change text in rule V.B.5.b.ii from "4 pts" to "2 pts"
Change text in rule V.B.5.b.iii from "5 pts" to "4 pts"
Change text in rule V.B.5.b.iv from "7 pts" to "6 pts"