D1 NATION BEST OF THE BEST NORTH EAST

TOURNAMENT RULES
Game time is game time:  If the team is 15 minutes late game will be forfeited.
   
5U/6U - 8 minute quarters, 2-time outs per half, Clock stops on change of possession, incomplete passes, and time-outs. Coaches allowed on the field
- Kick-offs  
- No Punts -  Punts will be walked off 20yds from the line of scrimmage
- Extra points - Running 1pt, Throwing 2 pts
- Defensive players cannot line up over center
- Mercy Rule:  After a 20pt lead - The game will turn into a running clock  -  MERCY RULE -NO BLITZING or LINING UP OVER CENTER.


7U- 8U - 8 minute quarters, 3-time outs per half, Clock stops on change of possession, incomplete passes, and time-outs. No Coach’s allowed on the field.
- Kickoffs and Punts are mandatory
- Extra points - Running 1pt, Throwing 2 pts
- Defensive players cannot line-up over the center
- Mercy Rule:  After 20pt lead -  Game will turn into a running clock  - Mercy rule no blitz


9U-14U -8 minute quarters, 2-time outs per half, Clock stops on change of possession, incomplete passes, and time-outs.  


Overtime -   In case of overtime, Ball will be placed on the 20 yd line.  Each team will have the opportunity to advance the ball and score. Should one team score and the opposing team is stopped, then the team that scored wins   If both teams score the same amount of points, then the ball is placed on 10yd and each team has 4 plays to score.  If the game ends in another tie, then the final overtime will be determined by penetration.
Mercy Rule:  After a 20pt lead - The game will turn into a running clock
  
Age Eligibility:  All players must be on the official league roster in order to participate.  League age requirements take precedent. All players must wear wrist bands issued at certification. 
   
Weight:  Weight is unlimited for this tournament.
 
Uniforms: Each team must have a home and away jersey.Home Team- White, Visitors - Dark.
 
Code of Conduct:
Coach’s Conduct:
We expect coaches to behave professionally.  Any verbal or personal attacks on referees or staff will not be tolerated.  Coaches will be issued one warning.  After the initial warning, the coach in question will be expelled from the competition and will not be allowed to coach the next game.
Coach’s Dress:
Coach’s must-have on Team issued shirts or spirit wear.  No t-shirts, wife beaters  or flip flops allowed.


Coach’s Passes
Coaches must have on Coaches passes to be on the sideline.  The head coach will be issued wrist bands at registration. Wristbands must be worn the entire weekend.  All coaches must be signed in.  We will only issue wristbands once.   Each team will be issued 5 wristbands only.