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SNPGD SPORTS 7on7 Rules
Offense will Start on the 40-yard line.
There will be a coin flip before each game for 1st possession in pool play.
In the tournament, the higher seed will choose which team gets the ball first (ex. #1 plays #16, #1 gets the ball first).
Player is down when he is touched with one hand below the neck and above the ankle.
QB will have 4.0 seconds to throw. If QB tee not working, Refs will 3-chop and the 4th chop is the whistle. The four second clock starts on the snap of the ball.
Each team will have one blitz per game (including overtime). HEAD REFEREE WILL TRACK. Running the ball on by offense is permitted (Unlimited).
There are NO untimed downs with the exception of the extra point if a team scores a touchdown as the game time expires.
The Field General can stop the clock to ensure proper application of the rules outlined herein.
TEAMS, COACHES AND GAME MANAGERS
Maximum number of players on one team is twenty-four (24). Bands will not be issued for more than 24 players. Orgs with multiple teams will also wear different colors, as you CANNOT play on multiple team’s within the same division of play!
Players must remain on their sideline during the game.
Players and coaches respect the teams that are playing. Do not warm-up on their sideline. Please police your own sidelines keeping players back during the game and PLEASE clean up all
trash after your game.
Maximum of four (4) coaches per team. This includes team Business Manager/Parent. NO EXCEPTIONS.
One Offensive Coach and no more than two players can be on the field (players must be on one knee) during play. 1st time is a warning 2nd time delay of game will be assessed (which IS a loss of down)! No defensive coaches can be on the field at any time.
Offense cannot set up on the field until the opposing team reaches the 25-yard line. Penalty is delay of game on your defense, 5 yards and replay of down.
Each game will have at least three (2/3) referees, and a Field General. Coaches should confirm score at the end of the game. Field General records scores as given by Refs,
The Field Generals will be in charge of maintaining order during the game and ensuring these rules are enforced properly. The Head Official will be responsible for yelling the score to both teams as points are awarded.
Organizations with multiple teams in the same age group: During check in, each player will be given a different color wrist band to represent their team. Once a team is eliminated from tournament play that disqualifies those players on the losing team from further play during that day. Wristbands are not interchangeable among players. All players must have a wristband to be eligible to compete. This will be monitored by Field Generals and tournament staff. Any players/teams that are caught switching wristbands or competing without a wristband will be automatically eliminated from the tournament. PLAYERS CANNOT PLAY ON MORE THAN ONE TEAM WITHIN THE SAME DIVISION FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE EVENT!
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Every participant will be required to check in at the registration table. Please arrive an hour or more before game time to allow time for the registration process.

ALL teams must have all players registered in Zorts in order to expedite the certification process. YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT behind teams that completed this process properly.
SNPGD events strive to ensure fair and equitable play. As such, we will check to ensure all players meet the age/grade requirements by division. All players will be banded during registration. DO NOT REMOVE THE BAND OR RECERTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
PLEASE BE SURE TO UNDERSTAND SNPGD DIVISION AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS.
If found guilty of using illegal players, both players and team will be eliminated immediately.
HS – Must have a picture ID along with a document demonstrating the player grade. School ID is okay. Some tournaments will offer a HS w/seniors division. Register accordingly.
FRESHMAN/15U– Player must be in the 9th grade -OR- no older than 15 years of age on the final day of the event. Must be able to demonstrate age with picture ID. Examples include, any government issued ID, birth certificate along with a picture ID, etc.