SPOTLIGHT ELITE TOURNAMENT RULES
HIGHLIGHT 7v7 SHOWCASE
ROSTER RULES
Max 15 players per team
Winning teams receive 15 rings
Players may only play for ONE team per age division
Players may play up within the same organization only (Ref & Field Manager discretion)
Rosters must be finalized by 11:55 PM the day before play — NO EXCEPTIONS
FORFEIT POLICY
5 minutes late = clock starts
10 minutes late = forfeit
Forfeit score = 14–0
GAME BASICS
25-minute running clock
Ball starts at 40-yard line (right hash)
3 downs to 25, 3 downs to 10, 3 downs to score
QB RULES
4-second release clock
QB cannot run past the line of scrimmage
ON BLITZ
QB cannot run
QB may scramble behind LOS only
The 4-second clock is OFF
SNAP RULES
Under center (kneel toss or traditional hike) OR QB tee
Center Requirements:
Must start on one knee or traditional hike.
Must remain stationary throughout the entire play
NOT an eligible receiver
DROPPED SNAP
Is a Live ball
Play continues
The 4-second clock remains active
BLITZ RULES
No blitz before the ball crosses the 40
1 blitz per game
Multiple rushers allowed
Penalty - Illegal blitz = 15 yards + automatic 1st down
SCORING
TD = 6
Extra Point:
1 pt (5 yd)
2 pts (10 yd)
Defensive Return on the Extra Point
Must be returned to count
Worth the same as an attempt (1 or 2)
If not advanced = dead ball, no points
INTERCEPTIONS
Interception = 3 points
Pick 6 = 6 points (defense stays on field)
BALL SPOTTING
Ball is spotted at receiver’s front foot at catch
No diving forward
If tagged while extending:
Ball position determines spot
CONTACT RULES
No jamming receivers to the ground
No contact beyond 5 yards
No aggressive contact, chucking, or excessive physical play
Penalty:
Standard violation = 5 yards + automatic 1st down
Severe or intentional contact = 15 yards (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
Repeated or dangerous behavior = possible ejection
POOL PLAY TIEBREAKERS
Head To Head
Point differential
Points allowed
Coin toss
SPORTSMANSHIP
Excessive celebration = penalty + loss of down
End zone celebration = XP forfeited
Taunting = 15 yards
2nd offense = ejection
Fighting = automatic ejection
Bench clearing = team removal
HIGHLIGHT 7v7 SHOWCASE
ROSTER RULES
Max 15 players per team
Winning teams receive 15 rings
Players may only play for ONE team per age division
Players may play up within the same organization only (Ref & Field Manager discretion)
Rosters must be finalized by 11:55 PM the day before play — NO EXCEPTIONS
FORFEIT POLICY
5 minutes late = clock starts
10 minutes late = forfeit
Forfeit score = 14–0
GAME BASICS
25-minute running clock
Ball starts at 40-yard line (right hash)
3 downs to 25, 3 downs to 10, 3 downs to score
QB RULES
4-second release clock
QB cannot run past the line of scrimmage
ON BLITZ
QB cannot run
QB may scramble behind LOS only
The 4-second clock is OFF
SNAP RULES
Under center (kneel toss or traditional hike) OR QB tee
Center Requirements:
Must start on one knee or traditional hike.
Must remain stationary throughout the entire play
NOT an eligible receiver
DROPPED SNAP
Is a Live ball
Play continues
The 4-second clock remains active
BLITZ RULES
No blitz before the ball crosses the 40
1 blitz per game
Multiple rushers allowed
Penalty - Illegal blitz = 15 yards + automatic 1st down
SCORING
TD = 6
Extra Point:
1 pt (5 yd)
2 pts (10 yd)
Defensive Return on the Extra Point
Must be returned to count
Worth the same as an attempt (1 or 2)
If not advanced = dead ball, no points
INTERCEPTIONS
Interception = 3 points
Pick 6 = 6 points (defense stays on field)
BALL SPOTTING
Ball is spotted at receiver’s front foot at catch
No diving forward
If tagged while extending:
Ball position determines spot
CONTACT RULES
No jamming receivers to the ground
No contact beyond 5 yards
No aggressive contact, chucking, or excessive physical play
Penalty:
Standard violation = 5 yards + automatic 1st down
Severe or intentional contact = 15 yards (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
Repeated or dangerous behavior = possible ejection
POOL PLAY TIEBREAKERS
Head To Head
Point differential
Points allowed
Coin toss
SPORTSMANSHIP
Excessive celebration = penalty + loss of down
End zone celebration = XP forfeited
Taunting = 15 yards
2nd offense = ejection
Fighting = automatic ejection
Bench clearing = team removal
