BULLDOG SOUTH COUNTY 7v7 INVITATIONAL

Bulldog South County Invitational 7-on-7 Tournament Rules

Field & Possession Rules

● The ball will be placed at the 40-yard line to begin each possession.

● Teams have the opportunity to earn two first downs before scoring:

○ First Down Marker #1: 25-yard line

○ First Down Marker #2: 10-yard line

● Once a team reaches the 10-yard line, they will have three (3) plays to score a

touchdown.

● Failure to score within the allotted plays results in a turnover on downs.

Quarterback & Passing Rules

● The quarterback has 4 seconds to throw the football.

● If the ball is not released before the completion of the count, the play is dead and results

in a loss of down.

● Only one forward pass is permitted per play.

Scoring

● Touchdowns are worth 6 points.

● Following a touchdown, the offense may:

○ Accept a free extra point (1 point), or

○ Attempt a 2-point conversion from the 10-yard line (one play).

● If the defense intercepts a pass on a 2-point conversion attempt and returns it, the

defense is awarded 2 points.

Interceptions

Intercepting team may choose 1 of 2 options:

Option A

● Interception = 5 points

● Defense stays on the field

Option B

● Interception = 3 points

● Possession changes to the intercepting team.

Player Down Rules

A player is considered down when:

● Tagged with one hand.

● The player falls to the ground.

● The player steps out of bounds.

Offensive Penalties

All offensive penalties result in a loss of down:

● False Start

● Offensive Holding

● Offensive Pass Interference

Defensive Penalties

Defensive penalties result in either an automatic first down or a replay of the down (Inside

the 10).

● Defensive Holding

● Defensive Pass Interference

● Illegal Contact

Sportsmanship & Conduct

This event is intended to provide a competitive, developmental environment.

Players and coaches are expected to maintain appropriate practice and competition tempo.

The following behaviors are prohibited:

● Unnecessary roughness

● Excessive contact

● Taunting

● Unsportsmanlike conduct

● Disrespect toward officials, coaches, or opponents

Discipline Policy

1. First offense: Warning

2. Second offense: Penalty

3. Third offense: Removal from the game

Any additional misconduct may result in removal from the tournament.

We trust that coaches will manage their athletes appropriately and help maintain a positive

competitive environment.

Pool Play Overtime

If a pool play game ends in a tie:

● Each team receives one offensive play from the 40-yard line.

● The team that gains the most yards wins.

● If still tied, the game will remain a tie.

● Playoff Overtime

If a playoff game ends in a tie:

● Each team receives a possession inside the 10-yard line.

● Teams are given two plays to score, following a college-style overtime format.

● Teams alternate possessions until a winner is determined.

Officials’ Authority

Tournament officials and site administrators retain final authority on:

● Rule interpretations

● Sportsmanship issues

● Schedule adjustments

● Player and coach eligibility for continued participation

All decisions made by tournament officials are final.