Pittsburgh Qualifier USA Football Regional
Football (Flag) Tournament - March 11, 2023
[Event is Over]Key Information
Cost
- $375.00 per team
- Pay Before Feb 02, 2023 12:00 AM EST save $25.00
- 2 or more teams save $25.00 per team
- Players must have an active Zorts Player Card
- Participants must complete all eligibiity requirements by Mar 10, 2023 12:00 AM EST or incur a $10.00 late fee
- Players age will be based on the age that they will be on Jan 01, 2023
- Registration ends Mar 6, 2023 @ 12:00 AM
Date(s)
Location
Description
Pittsburgh National Qualifier
Date: March 11th, 2023
Location: Montour Sports Complex 2419 State Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Entry Fee: $10.00 per person
*Kids age 5 and under are free
DETAILS:
Open to all teams and organizations
3 Game pool play – Single elimination bracket play
12 Player roster max & 2 coaches’ max
2023 NFL Flag Rules
Division winners receive championship rings, half bid the HCA’s 2023 National Championship in June & a half bid to USA Football’s “The One” Championship in July
DIVISIONS:
Coed: 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U
Boys: 13U, 15U, 17U
Girls: 10U, 12U, 13U, 15U, 17U
ENTRY FEES:
Early Bird Registration: $350.00 Per Team 12/7/2022 – 2/4/2023
Regular Registration: $375.00 Per Team 2/5/2023 – 3/4/2023
*$100 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot. Must be paid in full by registration closing.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
3/4/2023 at 11:59pm EST
ROSTERS/WAIVERS:
12 Player Roster Max & 2 Coaches Max Per Team
All rosters must be uploaded into the Zorts system. Zorts Player Cards are required for each player on the roster. A player card will require a head shot of the player from the shoulders up, without a helmet on, and either a birth certificate, passport or other state ID showing birth date. Parental waivers must be signed by the player’s parent or legal guardian.
*Upload deadline is March 9th, 2023 at 11:59pm EST.
**LATE Upload Deadline Incurs a $10 Fee / Player: March 10th, 2023 at 4:00pm EST.
TEAM CHECK-IN:
Will start at 7:00am Saturday, March 11th, 2023 at the fields. You may check-in starting one hour prior to your scheduled game time.
AWARDS:
6U-12U division winners receive championship rings, half bid to the HCA’s 2023 National Championship in June & a half bid to USA Football’s “The One” Championship in July.
13U-17U division winners receive championship rings, half bid to the HCA’s 2023 National Championship in June & a FULL bid to USA Football’s “The One” Championship in July.
MEDIA WRISTBANDS:
Teams interested in having their own media people on their sideline may do so by purchasing the media wristband for $100. This will included (1) media wristband.
- Teams who have not purchased the media wristband package will not be allowed to have their own media people on the sidelines.
- 2 coaches are allowed on the sideline. If we see that a media wristband was purchased to provide a 3rd coach on the sideline, then we will cut the wristband off and ask the person to proceed to the spectator area.
- If interested, email info@hardcountathletics.com in advance.
REFUND POLICY:
Hard Count has full confidence that our March 11th, 2023 5v5 Tournament in Pittsburgh will happen. We have a no refund policy once you pay the deposit or the full registration fee. In the unusual circumstance where your team is unable to play due to injuries, illness etc., we are happy to provide a credit to a future Hard Count 5v5 Tournament in 2023, as long as we receive written notification by 3/4/2023 at 11:59pm EST. In the unforeseeable scenario that we are impacted by COVID-19 or other virus-related events, including but not limited to, a mandatory quarantine and/or shut-down of “non-essential” businesses, we will be offering a credit to a future Hard Count Tournament in 2023.
*Hard Count reserves the right to combine divisions if two (2) or less teams are signed up in a division. For tournaments that have fifty (50) or less teams registered, Hard Count reserves the right to turn an originally planned two (2) day tournament into a one (1) day tournament.
NFL FLAG 5V5 RULE BOOK
USA Football 2023 Rules Modified
Sport
Divisions
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Coed 6U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 7U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 8U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 9U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 10U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 11U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 11U/12U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Boy's 13U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Boy's 15U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Boy's 17/15U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's GIRLS 10U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's GIRLS 12U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's GIRLS 13U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's GIRLS 15U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's GIRLS 17U
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
