I. TEAMS
- Maximum of 24 players per team.
- Age Divisions: 18u 15u 14u 12u 10u 8u
- The age of player on 1/1/24 is the age recognized for the whole tournament
- Maximum of 3 Coaches allowed on the sideline during game.
- All players will wear their own team uniforms
- Players are permitted to wear standard football cleats with plastic or rubber spikes.
- Players May Not wear jewelry or hats during game play
(Exception-QB can wear hat)
- Mouthpieces and headgear are encouraged but optional

II. COACHES
- Each team is permitted a maximum of 3 Coaches on the sideline during game.
- Coaches must have all registration, releases and associated paper work properly
filled out and turned in at the appropriate times. It is the Coaches responsibility to know all of his players and ages.
- The 3 Coaches have free gate entry at the event & will be given a wristband which must be worn for the entire event.
- One Offensive Coach is allowed on the field and in the huddle with players, but
must be a minimum of 5 yards behind Quarterback before ball is snapped so he does not interfere with game play or Referee.
-maximum 2 offensive subs are allowed behind the coach on the field but must be on a knee at snap of ball or receive a loss of down penalty
- Defensive Coaches are not allowed on the field at any time.
- Coaches are responsible for knowing all rules and educating their players on the rules & conduct.
- Coaches are responsible for maintaining their sideline.
- Any Coach, Player or Person that is overly aggressive, threatens or uses physical force towards Referee, Staff Member, Coach, Player or Spectator will be removed from the event venue and not be allowed to return.


III. OFFICALS
- Each game will have a minimum of (2) officials. There will be a Head Referee/ Field Judge and and a Back Judge.
- Field Manager will keep the 4 second clock and the game clock.
- Head Referee will keep score, sign card and turn into Field Manager after each game.
- A Field Manager will be on-site to assist with crowd, player, coach and referee.

IV. SCORING
- 6 Points for a touchdown
- PAT option can accept automatic 1 or try for 2 from 10 yard line
- 2 Points for a Defensive Stop Turnover on Downs
- 3 Points for Defensive Stop By Interception
- Official score will be kept by Head Referee

V. GAME TIMES
- All games are 20 minute running clock.
- There is no overtime in pool play
- Teams must be ready to start games on time. If team is not ready to start or not there when Referee is ready, the Referee will start the game clock and award the present team 2 points. If the team is not there after 5 minutes has elapsed the Referee will call the game a forfeit and the present team will receive 6 points. Present team will win the forfeited game 8-0
- There is 1 (30 second) timeout per team (During Bracket Play Only)
- Overtime – Bracket Play Only
- Higher seeded team will choose Offense or Defense on 1st OT
⁃     Each team will have 3 plays from the 10 yard line to score
⁃     2nd Overtime the choice of Offense or Defense goes to lower seed.
⁃     Each team will have 3 plays from the 10 yard line to score.
- If after 2 overtimes it is still tied, each team will get 1 play from the
40 and the team that produces the most yardage off of that play will win.
⁃     3rd OT The higher seed will choose to play Offense or Defense first.
- Each team is awarded 1(30 second) timeout during overtime (Not 1 per overtime)
- Overtime periods are not timed.


IV. GAME PLAY
- Field will be 40 yards in length with 10 yard deep End Zone
- Play begins on the 40 and  25 & 10 are the first down lines.
- Offense has 3 plays to gain a 1st down at the following lines to gain (25 & 10) and a
Touchdown at the Goal Line. (3 Downs In All Zones)
- Pool Play – Teams will flip for choice of starting on offense or defense.
- Bracket Play – Higher seed gets choice of starting on offense or defense.
- Ball will be spotted on the closest hash or side where play was stopped.
- Ball will be placed at choice of either hash or middle of field on 2 point PAT attempt.
- The Center/QB will be responsible for setting the ball at line of scrimmage.
The Center is not an eligible receiver
- All offensive formations must be legal sets and respect the tackle box (3 yards).
- There has to be a WR on each side of the ball that is on the line.
- Quarterback cannot run with ball.
- No Blocking.
- Receiver/Ball carrier is legally down when touched below the neck with one or
Two hands. (Excessive force or shoving will not be tolerated and will be penalized with automatic first down and 5 yards. A player can be ejected from the game if ruled Unsportsmanlike or Flagrant)
- Fumbles are dead balls at the spot with the last team retaining possession. A fumbled snap is not a dead ball, but the 4 second remains in effect.
- The Quarterback is allowed 4.0 seconds to throw the ball. Time starts on the snap of the ball and stops on the Quarterbacks release. If the release is under 4.0 seconds the play stands, but if the release is after 4.0 seconds the play is no good.
- Interceptions can not be returned.
- Offense player is not allowed to shove a Defensive player to create separation. Hand fighting is tolerated as per Referee’s judgment.
- Defensive player is allowed to jam within 5 yards and play tight defense. However, excessive holding, shoving, hands to the face, slapping head or throwing a player down will not be tolerated and result in penalty
- Ball Size for High School & 15u Division is official Collegiate/High School
- Ball Size for 14u and 12u is TDY or equivalent
- Ball Size for 10u and 8u is  TDJ or equivalent


VII. PENALTIES
OFFENSE:

No penalty may be assessed in excess of the 40 yard line. If a penalty would move the Offense beyond The 40 yard line, the Offensive team will only be charged with loss of down.

- Off-sides = Loss of down
-False Start = Loss of down
-Illegal Formation = Loss of Down
-Illegal Shift = Loss of Down
-Illegal Motion = Loss of Down
-Delay of Game = Loss of Down
-Offense will have 25 seconds to snap the ball once it has been marked
for play and blown live.
-Offensive team is responsible for retrieving and returning the ball to the previous spot or the new line of scrimmage.
- Blocking is not allowed and will result in loss of down and return to previous spot.
- Pass Interference = Return to previous spot and Loss of Down.
(Receivers cannot shove defenders to create space)
- Unsportsmanlike or Unnecessary Roughness = 15 yard Penalty
- Excessive Celebration = Not allowed and will be a 15 yard Penalty. If this occurs during extra point attempt the extra point will not count and 15 yards will be assessed towards your Defense.

DEFENSE:
- Off-sides = 5 yard penalty
- Defensive Holding = 5 yard penalty & repeat down
- Face Guarding is allowed.
- Defensive Pass Interference = 15 yard penalty & 1st. If Pass Interference occurs in the End Zone it will result in a 1st down and ball will be placed on the 1 yard line.
- Illegal Participation (Extra men on the field) = 15 yard Penalty
- Unsportsmanlike or Unnecessary Roughness = 15 yard Penalty
- Excessive Celebration = 15 yard penalty
- Any dead ball penalty on the defense that occurs after a change of possession will result in a loss of down for that’s team offense when they begin their ensuing possession.
- Responsibility to avoid contact is with the defense.

VIII. TIEBREAKERS
If teams are tied at the end of Pool Play the tiebreaker order is as follows
- Pool Play Record
- Point Differential
- Points Allowed
- Points Scored
- Head To Head
- Coin Flip

IX. APPEALS
- If during a game a Coach disagrees with an official’s judgment call, they MAY NOT dispute that call with the Referee as it is a judgment call.
- If during game play a Coach disagrees with a rules interpretation they MAY REQUEST the Referee stop the game clock to discuss and determine Rule issue with Referee and Field Manager.
- To dispute a game the Head Coach must report all game play ruling discrepancies immediately after the end of the effected game to the Head Referee and Field Manager in order to be considered. A 200 DEPOSIT MUST BE POSTED TO APPEAL AND WILL BE FOREFITTED IF APPEAL IS DENIED REQUEST MAY BE GRANTED OR DENIED.
- Any reversal or game-changing decisions will be made at the discretion of the Directors after all information is reviewed.
- Coaches of both teams involved in the dispute will be made aware of any changes.

X. CONDUCT
- All Coaches and Players are expected to conduct themselves in a positive manner and refrain from unsportsmanlike actions.
- Fighting, Verbal Abuse, and/or Threats will not be tolerated and will result in removal from Event.
- No taunting or excessive foul language.
- Teams are responsible for cleaning their trash on their sideline. SUBJECT TO $100 FINE IF DETERMINED YOUR TEAM LEAVES SIDELINE A MESS. Fine must be paid before allowed to play next game
- No vandalism of venue property.
- Weapons, drugs, alcohol, smoking and chewing tobacco products are PROHIBITED at our events.
- No electronic communication with the Offensive Coach while on the field from another coach Player or Spectator will be allowed.


11. RAIN OUT POLICY FOR SANCTIONED EVENTS:
-Once Bracket Games begin on Saturday there will be no full refunds on entry fees.
-If there is a rainout prior to Bracket Play or during Pool Play we will process prorated refunds.
-If there is a weather delay during Pool Play and play resumes, but your team left your Games will be forfeited and no refund will be given.
-If Bracket Play begins and then gets rained out there will be no refunds winner will go to top seed in each division