Scoring
Touchdowns = 7 points - NO extra points (except in overtime)
All Interceptions = 3 points except in Overtime. Interceptions cannot be advanced,
result in turn over on downs. (See Overtime)
Defense
Field Dimensions - 50 yards long x 53.5 yards wide
**Safety(s) Must Be at least 10-12 yds deep in the middle of the field (unless ball
is inside 10 yd line)
Proper Attire - Shorts - Team Jersey, T-shirts or compression shirts - Football cleats
**Corners Must Be 5-7 yds from LOS when ball is snapped (never more than 7 yds)
No Jewelry, hats or do-rags ...
Headbands and mouth guards are allowed
**LB’s Must Be 5 yds from LOS before the ball is snapped.
(Except when distance to 1st down is less than 5 yds, LB’s and DB’s can press LOS)
Conduct - * ABSOLUTELY NO taunting, excessive celebration or foul language
will be tolerated by players or coaches. Failure to comply will result in loss of
possession and player will be removed from the game. 2nd infraction will result in an
ejection from the tournament.
Penalties
Offensive
Pass Interference
Blocking
Offside- Illegal Motion
Unnecessary Roughing
Bumping or Blocking
Running Play
Coaches must stay on sideline during the game. They cannot go onto the field!!!!
Roster - 20 players per team
Clock - 10 minute halves / 3-minute halftime
Running Clock (last 2 minutes REAL TIME)
TimeOut - One 30-second, per team / per half
Defensive
Off-sides
Illegal contact-holding
Pass interference
Incorrect Alignment
Unnecessary Roughing
Bumping or Blocking
Illegal Rush
Rules - - One Hand Touch – Above waste
** Initial possession determined by coin toss
** Ball Starts on 40yd line
**3 downs to 20 yd line for first down then 4 downs to score
**NO running plays (including QB)
Penalty
Loss of Down
Loss of Down
Loss of Down
Loss of Down
Loss of Down
Loss of Down
Penalty
5 yards, + Repeat Down
5 yards, + Repeat Down
5 yards, + Repeat Down
5 yards, + Repeat Down
5 yards, + Repeat Down
5 yards, + Repeat Down
5 yards, + Repeat Down
** NO RUSH
**No blocking or bumping
(incidental contact = referees discretion)
** QB has 4 seconds to release the ball – Failure to
Release = Sack -= LOD-Ball back to LOS
(Officials will Count Out LOUD )
**One back MUST be in backfield (inside the tackle box)
**5 receivers are eligible – 5 offensive out / 2 in
(Center is not eligible)
**25 second to put ball in play (play clock)
** Ball must be put into play within 25 seconds after ball is set. If team exceeds 25
seconds, loss of down and game clock stops and will restart when ball is snapped.
OverTime Procedure
**All Start On 20 Yard Line - Both Teams Get Equal Chance to Score (1/1 Ratio)
**TouchDown = 6 Points / PAT (Extra Point) = 1 Point
**Interceptions on PAT = 1 Point
Overtime #
First
Second
Third
Additional
Start On
20 Yard Line
20 Yard Line
20 Yard Line
20 Yard Line
Downs
4 Each
2 Each
2 Each
2 Each
Points
6
6
6
6
PAT LOS
5 Yard Line
5 Yard Line
10 Yard Line
10 Yard Line
Points
1
1
1
1