Teams, Coaches and Game Managers

Team Size

Maximum number of players on one team is twenty-four (24). Bands will not be issued for more than 24 players.

Sideline Rules

Players must remain on their sideline during the game
Players and coaches respect the teams that are playing. Do not warm-up on their sideline
Please police your own sidelines keeping players back during the game and clean up all trash after your game

Coaching Staff

Maximum of three (3) coaches per team. One Offensive Coach and no more than two players can be on the field (players must be on one knee) during play. 1st time is a warning 2nd time delay of game will be assessed (which IS a loss of down)! No defensive coaches can be on the field at any time.

Field Setup

Offense cannot set up on the field until the opposing team reaches the 15-yard line. Penalty is delay of game and a loss of down.

Game Officials

Each game will have at least three (3) referees, and a Field General. Coaches will be responsible for signing the final game score sheet after each contest. The Field Generals will be in charge of maintaining order during the game and ensuring these rules are enforced properly. The Head Official and/or Field General will be responsible for yelling the score to both teams as points are awarded.

Multiple Teams Per Organization

CRITICAL: Organizations with multiple teams in the same age group: During check in, each player will be given a different color wrist band to represent their team. Once a team is eliminated from tournament play that disqualifies those players on the losing team from further play during that day. Wristbands are not interchangeable among players. All players must have a wristband to be eligible to compete. This will be monitored by Field Generals and tournament staff. Any players/teams that are caught switching wristbands or competing without a wristband will be automatically eliminated from the tournament.