UNIFORMS
All players must wear matching shirt/jersey tops. (Tournament and Referee discretion)
Jerseys should have numbers for identification (Referee discretion)
FIELD DIMENSIONS
Total: 50 yards
40-yard playing field + 10-yard end zone
GAME RULES
Starting the Game:
Coin toss determines initial possession
Possession begins at the 40-yard line
Game duration: 25 minutes (running clock)
If a team scores with 0:00 left and trails by 2 points or fewer, they may attempt an extra point
Equipment Requirements
Soft helmets (strongly recommended)
Mouthguards are mandatory - Athletes that don't have their mouthguards will not be allowed to play.
Moving the Ball
All drives begin at the 40-yard line, on the right hash. After the ball progresses, it will be at the team's discretion.
Snap can be under center or QB-Tee
3 downs to reach each first down (25- & 10-yard markers)
3 downs to score inside the 10-yard line
QB must release the ball within 4 seconds
QB cannot run; no handoffs or tosses
Scoring
Touchdown = 6 points
Extra Point:
1 point from 5-yard line
2 points from 10-yard line
COACHING RULES
One offensive coach allowed on-field (must stay behind the huddle)
No defensive coaches on the field
Coaches must stay within the designated coaching box
One sideline warning allowed; penalties follow
Cheating = Automatic Team Disqualification
SPECIAL RULES
Defense & Blitzing
No Blitzing if the ball hasn't progressed past the 40 yd line. No Safeties!!
Interception = 3 points and possession of the ball at the 35; but if returned, 6 points + possession change (Offense and defense remain on the field on a Pick 6)
The ball is dead at 4 seconds
Blitzing from the 40-yard line or if a team blitzes more than once. (Illegal blitz = 15 yards + automatic 1st down)
Only One blitz per game, per team (only after the ball crosses the 40-yard line)
Multiple blitzers allowed; QB clock turns off on blitz, QB is not allowed to run. They can scramble, but it must be behind the line of scrimmage.
Referee determines 4-second count and ends play
No aggressive jamming or jamming to the ground. No contact or chucking after 5 yds.
PENALTIES
Offensive Violation Results:
False Start / Illegal Motion - Loss of Down
Delay of Game - Loss of Down
Illegal Forward Pass - Loss of Down
Blocking - Loss of Down
Offensive Pass Interference - Loss of Down
Unnecessary Roughness - Loss of Down
Unsportsmanlike Conduct - 15 yards, Loss of Down
Defense Violation Results:
Encroachment / Neutral Zone Infraction - 5 yards, Repeat Down
Holding - 10 yards, Repeat Down
Defensive Pass Interference - 15 yards, First Down
Unnecessary Roughness - 15 yards
Illegal Blitzing - 15 yards, First Down
Unsportsmanlike Conduct - 15 yards, First Down
OVERTIME RULES (Bracket Play Only)
Coin toss decides possession
Each team receives 2 plays from the 10-yard line
Only passing plays allowed
If still tied, winner determined by longest completed pass
No blitzing allowed in overtime!!!!
SPORTSMANSHIP & CONDUCT
Coaches are responsible for players, staff, and fans
Unsportsmanlike conduct = 15-yard penalty
Fighting = Automatic ejection for the day.
Excessive celebration - will result in a penalty and loss of down. If it occurs in the end zone, the extra point will be forfeited.
Celebrations directed at opposing teams are strictly prohibited and will result in a 15 yd penalty. If it occurs in the end zone, the extra point will be forfeited. If a player gets 2 in a game, he/she will be removed from the Tournament.
Bench-clearing or physical altercations = The players involved in the fight or the team that clears the bench to fight will be removed from the tournament.
All players must wear matching shirt/jersey tops. (Tournament and Referee discretion)
Jerseys should have numbers for identification (Referee discretion)
FIELD DIMENSIONS
Total: 50 yards
40-yard playing field + 10-yard end zone
GAME RULES
Starting the Game:
Coin toss determines initial possession
Possession begins at the 40-yard line
Game duration: 25 minutes (running clock)
If a team scores with 0:00 left and trails by 2 points or fewer, they may attempt an extra point
Equipment Requirements
Soft helmets (strongly recommended)
Mouthguards are mandatory - Athletes that don't have their mouthguards will not be allowed to play.
Moving the Ball
All drives begin at the 40-yard line, on the right hash. After the ball progresses, it will be at the team's discretion.
Snap can be under center or QB-Tee
3 downs to reach each first down (25- & 10-yard markers)
3 downs to score inside the 10-yard line
QB must release the ball within 4 seconds
QB cannot run; no handoffs or tosses
Scoring
Touchdown = 6 points
Extra Point:
1 point from 5-yard line
2 points from 10-yard line
COACHING RULES
One offensive coach allowed on-field (must stay behind the huddle)
No defensive coaches on the field
Coaches must stay within the designated coaching box
One sideline warning allowed; penalties follow
Cheating = Automatic Team Disqualification
SPECIAL RULES
Defense & Blitzing
No Blitzing if the ball hasn't progressed past the 40 yd line. No Safeties!!
Interception = 3 points and possession of the ball at the 35; but if returned, 6 points + possession change (Offense and defense remain on the field on a Pick 6)
The ball is dead at 4 seconds
Blitzing from the 40-yard line or if a team blitzes more than once. (Illegal blitz = 15 yards + automatic 1st down)
Only One blitz per game, per team (only after the ball crosses the 40-yard line)
Multiple blitzers allowed; QB clock turns off on blitz, QB is not allowed to run. They can scramble, but it must be behind the line of scrimmage.
Referee determines 4-second count and ends play
No aggressive jamming or jamming to the ground. No contact or chucking after 5 yds.
PENALTIES
Offensive Violation Results:
False Start / Illegal Motion - Loss of Down
Delay of Game - Loss of Down
Illegal Forward Pass - Loss of Down
Blocking - Loss of Down
Offensive Pass Interference - Loss of Down
Unnecessary Roughness - Loss of Down
Unsportsmanlike Conduct - 15 yards, Loss of Down
Defense Violation Results:
Encroachment / Neutral Zone Infraction - 5 yards, Repeat Down
Holding - 10 yards, Repeat Down
Defensive Pass Interference - 15 yards, First Down
Unnecessary Roughness - 15 yards
Illegal Blitzing - 15 yards, First Down
Unsportsmanlike Conduct - 15 yards, First Down
OVERTIME RULES (Bracket Play Only)
Coin toss decides possession
Each team receives 2 plays from the 10-yard line
Only passing plays allowed
If still tied, winner determined by longest completed pass
No blitzing allowed in overtime!!!!
SPORTSMANSHIP & CONDUCT
Coaches are responsible for players, staff, and fans
Unsportsmanlike conduct = 15-yard penalty
Fighting = Automatic ejection for the day.
Excessive celebration - will result in a penalty and loss of down. If it occurs in the end zone, the extra point will be forfeited.
Celebrations directed at opposing teams are strictly prohibited and will result in a 15 yd penalty. If it occurs in the end zone, the extra point will be forfeited. If a player gets 2 in a game, he/she will be removed from the Tournament.
Bench-clearing or physical altercations = The players involved in the fight or the team that clears the bench to fight will be removed from the tournament.
