Game Rules
Clock will start ON THE READY WHISTLE after:
* Out of Bounds
* Incomplete passes
* First downs
* Penalties
Clock will start ON THE SNAP (1st Touch)
* Scores
* Change of Possession
Time outs
SPECIAL TEAMS
PUNTING - ONCE A TEAM CROSSES THERE SIDE OF THE 50 YD LINE ..THEY MUST GO FOR IT.
TOURNAMENT RULES
Game time is game time: If team is 15 minutes late game will be forfeited.
6U/7U 8-minute quarters, 3-time outs per half, Clock stops on change of possession, incomplete passes and time-outs.
2 Coaches allowed on field
- No Kick-offs
- No Punts - Punts will be walked off 25 yds from line of scrimmage
- Extra points - Running lpt, Throwing 2 pts
- Mercy Rule: After 20pt lead - Game will turn into running clock
MERCY RULE -NO BLITZING or LINING UP OVER CENTER.
8U - 8 minute quarters, 3 time outs per half, Clock stops on change of possession, incomplete passes and time-outs.
No Coach's allowed on the field.
- No Live Kick offs - No Punts, Punts will be walked off. Must go for 4th downs on your side of the 50 yd line. (No walk offs)
- Extra points - Running lpt, Throwing 2 pts
- Defensive players cannot line-up over center
- Mercy Rule: After 20pt lead - Game will turn into running clock - Mercy rule no blitz
9U-14U -10 minute quarters, 3 time outs per half, Clock stops on change of possession, incomplete passes and time-outs.
No Coach's allowed on the field
9U to 10 U No Live Kick Off No Punts
11U Is Live Kick offs, Punts are Spot Punts where the ball Lands or where the Ball is Caught No Return.
12 U to 14 U teams will perform Live kick offs and punts.
Overtime - In case of overtime, Ball will be placed on the 20 yd line. Each team will have the opportunity to advance the ball and score. (EACH TEAM HAS 4 PLAYS ONLY .. Should a penalty occur, then the penalty will be marked off and the play will count as a down... Last play cannot end on a defensive penalty)
Should one team score and the opposing team is stopped, then the team that scored wins. If both teams score the same amount of points, then the ball is placed on 10yd and each team has 4 plays to score. If the game ends in another tie, then the final overtime will be determined by penetration.
Mercy Rule: After 20pt lead - Game will turn into running clock
Age Eligibility: All players must on official league roster in order to participate.
League age requirements take precedent. All players must wear wrist bands issued at certification.
Age cut off July 1st
Weight: weight is unlimited for the tournament
Coach’s Conduct:
We expect coaches to behave professionally. Any verbal or personal attacks on referees or staff will not be tolerated. Coach’s will be issued one warning. After the initial warning, the coach in question will be expelled from the competition and will not be allowed to coach the next game
Coach’s dress
Coaches must have on team issued shirts or spirit wear. No t-shirts , wife beaters or flip flops allowed
Coaches passes
Coaches must have in coaches passes to be on the sideline. Head coach will be issued 5 wrist bands and 1 team mom wrist band at registration. Wristbands must be worn the entire weekend. All coaches must be signed in we will only issue wristbands once
Each team will be issued 6 wristbands only.
Parents/Fans
Parents are not allowed on playing field , any team violating this rule , will be issued a 15yd penalty at the first warning. Second warning, Head coach will be removed from the game
Home team provides 2 chain crew members
Away team provides 1 chain crew member
Clock will start ON THE READY WHISTLE after:
* Out of Bounds
* Incomplete passes
* First downs
* Penalties
Clock will start ON THE SNAP (1st Touch)
* Scores
* Change of Possession
Time outs
SPECIAL TEAMS
PUNTING - ONCE A TEAM CROSSES THERE SIDE OF THE 50 YD LINE ..THEY MUST GO FOR IT.
TOURNAMENT RULES
Game time is game time: If team is 15 minutes late game will be forfeited.
6U/7U 8-minute quarters, 3-time outs per half, Clock stops on change of possession, incomplete passes and time-outs.
2 Coaches allowed on field
- No Kick-offs
- No Punts - Punts will be walked off 25 yds from line of scrimmage
- Extra points - Running lpt, Throwing 2 pts
- Mercy Rule: After 20pt lead - Game will turn into running clock
MERCY RULE -NO BLITZING or LINING UP OVER CENTER.
8U - 8 minute quarters, 3 time outs per half, Clock stops on change of possession, incomplete passes and time-outs.
No Coach's allowed on the field.
- No Live Kick offs - No Punts, Punts will be walked off. Must go for 4th downs on your side of the 50 yd line. (No walk offs)
- Extra points - Running lpt, Throwing 2 pts
- Defensive players cannot line-up over center
- Mercy Rule: After 20pt lead - Game will turn into running clock - Mercy rule no blitz
9U-14U -10 minute quarters, 3 time outs per half, Clock stops on change of possession, incomplete passes and time-outs.
No Coach's allowed on the field
9U to 10 U No Live Kick Off No Punts
11U Is Live Kick offs, Punts are Spot Punts where the ball Lands or where the Ball is Caught No Return.
12 U to 14 U teams will perform Live kick offs and punts.
Overtime - In case of overtime, Ball will be placed on the 20 yd line. Each team will have the opportunity to advance the ball and score. (EACH TEAM HAS 4 PLAYS ONLY .. Should a penalty occur, then the penalty will be marked off and the play will count as a down... Last play cannot end on a defensive penalty)
Should one team score and the opposing team is stopped, then the team that scored wins. If both teams score the same amount of points, then the ball is placed on 10yd and each team has 4 plays to score. If the game ends in another tie, then the final overtime will be determined by penetration.
Mercy Rule: After 20pt lead - Game will turn into running clock
Age Eligibility: All players must on official league roster in order to participate.
League age requirements take precedent. All players must wear wrist bands issued at certification.
Age cut off July 1st
Weight: weight is unlimited for the tournament
Coach’s Conduct:
We expect coaches to behave professionally. Any verbal or personal attacks on referees or staff will not be tolerated. Coach’s will be issued one warning. After the initial warning, the coach in question will be expelled from the competition and will not be allowed to coach the next game
Coach’s dress
Coaches must have on team issued shirts or spirit wear. No t-shirts , wife beaters or flip flops allowed
Coaches passes
Coaches must have in coaches passes to be on the sideline. Head coach will be issued 5 wrist bands and 1 team mom wrist band at registration. Wristbands must be worn the entire weekend. All coaches must be signed in we will only issue wristbands once
Each team will be issued 6 wristbands only.
Parents/Fans
Parents are not allowed on playing field , any team violating this rule , will be issued a 15yd penalty at the first warning. Second warning, Head coach will be removed from the game
Home team provides 2 chain crew members
Away team provides 1 chain crew member
