Important Player Information

Subject rule from the Canadian Rule Book for Tackle Football from Football Canada states:

"A (cleated) shoe with the following specifications will be accepted:

i.  Minimum of 7 cleats per sole, with a minimum cleat diameter of 3/16 inch (4.8 mm)

ii.  Additional cleats may be of a lesser tip diameter, provided the maximum length is 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)

iii.  Maximum cleat length of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)

iv.  A cleat made of metal or with a metal tip is illegal.

Note 1:  Illegal cleats include those made of metal, or with a metal tip, or made of any material that burrs, chips or fractures.

" Bottom line if a player wears a cleated shoe than it must have at least 7 cleats with a maximum height of 1/2 inch.  The problem last year was that there were cleats made of steal or ceramic or longer than 1/2 inch.  I also understood that there were cleats made of the hard rubber/plastic that if chipped or if broke will do so unevenly and with sharp points that could cause injury to players.  These will not be allowed.

Created by: Jane E Rohl -- Last updated:Apr 23, 2009