Game Play Rules:
1.1: All games will be officiated by the unified NCAA rules with all modifications listed below.
If the specified rule modification is not listed below, the NCAA ruling will apply including
Overtime.
1.2: Each game will consist of two (2) twenty-minute running clock halves. Five-minute
halftime.
1.3: Preseason events with running clock will receive 3 times per game.
1.4: 6U ONLY will be allowed 1 offensive and 1 defensive coach on the field. All other
coaches must stay on the sideline.
1.5: Age groups 8U-14U are live punt and PAT will be 1 point for runs and 2 points for
forward pass.
1.6: 6U and 7U Only Modification (No live punt, each punt will be a 30-yard walk-off. Any
punt that cannot be walked off the entire 30 yards will be considered a touchback for
the receiving team.)
1.7: 6U and 7U Only Modification (If the QB is lined up under center, receiving the snap, the
defensive player may line up in front of the center or in the immediate gaps.)
1.8: 6U and 7U Only Modification (If the QB is in the shotgun or pistol formation, receiving
the snap, the defensive player is not allowed to line up in front of the center or in the
immediate gaps. A defensive lineman can hit the A gap, but not line up in it at the snap.)
1.9: 6U and 7U Only Modification (If the QB is in the shotgun or pistol formation, any blitz
over the center or immediate (A) gaps must start from 3 yards away from the line of
scrimmage at the snap of the ball.)
1.10: 6U and 7U only Modification (Field goal and extra point attempts will be protected kicks.
Defense cannot rush the kicker.)
1.11: Kickoffs will take place from the 35-yard line for 8U-14U, and from the 50-yard line for
6U and 7U. Kickoffs only to start the 1st and 3rd quarter. All other drives after a score
must begin from the 25-yard line.
1.12: Each team must provide their own game ball.
1.13: Minimal game ball sizes per age group. 6U-9U will use the K2 ball size. 10U and 11U will
use the TDJ ball size. 12U-14U will use the TDY ball size. Despite whatever your league
rules are these are the minimal game ball sizes allowed. You may use a larger football at
your own discretion.
Security Rules:
▪ Metal detectors or metal detecting wands will be used to screen all adult spectators.
▪ Clear bag policy will be enforced for all spectators, players, and coaches/volunteers.
▪ All canopies must be carried in by hand without canopy bag.
▪ No pull in wagons will be allowed in the venues.
▪ Coolers and snack bags must be carried in by hand and are subject to be searched.

THE RICKY “MF” SANCHEZ RULES

▪ There will be no exception to the number of sideline people (per team) with access.
▪ Zero tolerance for verbal or physical misconduct towards referees and event staff. (This
applies to all spectators, coaches, players, and volunteers.)
o Misconduct towards refs or event staff will result in ejection from the game and
removal from the facility.
o If an ejected person refuses to leave the facility the game will be forfeited.