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I wouldn't worry too much yet about the rules. LJ is right: get in shape. If you want to get an early start, find out who in the local association you need to get signed up with, dues paid, etc. Then, start looking for clinics. Even if its an on-field clinic, you can go watch. That's what I did in the spring before my first year. Then, I went to the association meetings/training, the state meetings, and the local clinics. Then scrimmages.
Start budgeting for expenses. We don't wear shorts except for scrimmages, so for games, we need the full uniform. Your league might be different. At least, you'll need a shirt ($30), a hat ($12), shoes ($75), flags, bags, and notepads (~$25), down indicators ($2-5) and a few whistles ($10). You'll likely need knickers ($40 for good ones, $30 otherwise), and socks ($7 a pair; need at least 2 pair). Most guys have multiples of each item except maybe shoes. Also, you'll probably want other items like sports briefs, under armour (or the like) tops and bottoms, etc.
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