Arrival and Game Start

Please be at the field, fully certified, and ready to play at least 30 mins prior to start time. Battle reserves the right to start games early.

Each game will last 25 minutes with a running clock and no timeouts.

 

Late Policy

Teams must be onsite and ready to start on time. Game clock will start at the original scheduled game time or the game time specified by the Event Director.

• Five minutes late: Seven (7) points will be awarded to the team that is present on time and they will possess the ball first
• Ten minutes late: The team will forfeit the game. A win by forfeit will result in a 7-0 final score

Note: Registration is not a reason to hold up games. Game times are final and you must be at the field ready to compete at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled start time.

 

Scoring at End of Game

If a touchdown is scored and time runs out, the scoring team will be allowed an extra point attempt.

 

Timekeeping

The head official will keep the time and will be located by the offensive huddle. The head official will blow the whistle to start the clock.