Last updated : Sunday, 30 June 2024
About Gold
Gold is an amateur football league based in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1972 and is currently the largest amateur football league in the state. Gold offers a variety of divisions for players of all ages and skill levels, including men's, women's, and coed teams.
The league's season runs from May to November. Games are played on weekends at various fields throughout Houston. Gold also hosts a number of playoffs and championships throughout the season.
Gold is a great way to get involved in the local football community and meet new people. It's also a great way to stay active and have fun. If you're interested in joining Gold, you can find more information on the league's website: www.goldfootball.org.
History
Gold was founded in 1972 by a group of friends who wanted to create a more competitive amateur football league in Houston. The league started with just a few teams, but it quickly grew in popularity. By the early 1980s, Gold was the largest amateur football league in the state.
Gold has continued to grow and evolve over the years. In 1995, the league added a women's division. In 2000, Gold added a coed division. And in 2010, Gold expanded to include teams from the surrounding areas.
Today, Gold is the largest amateur football league in Texas. It offers a variety of divisions for players of all ages and skill levels. Gold is a great way to get involved in the local football community and meet new people. It's also a great way to stay active and have fun.
Divisions
Gold offers a variety of divisions for players of all ages and skill levels. The following is a list of the divisions offered by Gold:
- Men's Open
- Men's B
- Men's C
- Women's Open
- Coed Open
- Coed B
Rules
Gold follows the rules of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). The AFCA rules are designed to create a safe and competitive environment for amateur football players.
Some of the key rules of Gold include:
- The game is played on a regulation-size football field.
- The game consists of two halves of 20 minutes each.
- There is a 10-minute halftime break.
- The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
- There is no overtime in Gold.
