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Frequently asked questions
Team Members
• Each team has a Minimum 5 players and maximum of 20 players.
• Players will not be accepted into the event as individuals; all players must be part of a team.
• Teams are required to turn in a roster 24 hours before the event.
• Age Requirements:
• Varsity Division: Players must be at least 15 and no older than 18 ( not a current senior)
• 15U Division: Players must be at least 13 years old and 15 or under as ofMay 1.
• 14U Grade Division: Players must be at least 12 years old and 14 or under as of May 1.
• 12U Grade Division: Players must be at least 10 years old and 12 or under as of May 1.
• 10U Grade Division: Players must be at least 8 years old and 10 or under as of May 1.
• 8U Grade Division: Players must be at least 7 years old and 8 or under as of May 1.
• Each team has a maximum of 4 team staff members, including 3 coaches and 1 stat keeper/verifier.
• One member from each team must be a stat keeper/verifier to log correct stats of each match.
• Each game will have a minimum of 1 official. The referee will be positioned as the QB.
• Each game needs 2 stat keepers/verifiers, one from each team.
• Field manager – each event must have one for every match.
A match consists of a 20-minute running clock. Championships will have two 10-minute halves with a 5-minute intermission. The line must be set for gap integrity before the next rep can begin. The rep begins on the O-line's movement. There is a 20-second reset clock between reps. A coin toss determines who starts on offense or defense. Possessions are 2 reps per athlete, then switch offense and defense. Each rep has 4 seconds to complete. Overtime (during bracket play only): 3v3, 2 possessions, 1 rep each (6 total reps). Coaches' choice.
• Every rep is scored for the winning participant.
• Points are based on how quickly the defensive linemen get to the quarterback or how long the offensive linemen can protect the quarterback.
• Defense Score/Per Second: DOMINATE THE REP equals 2 points win (LESS THAN 2 SECONDS), touch the ref before the 4-second count concludes.
• Offense Score/Per Second: DOMINATE THE REP (Pancake or defender doesn’t pass the line of scrimmage) equals 2 points, hold the defender off for 4 seconds.
• Official scores will be kept by field referees and sideline scorekeepers.
• Off-sides, no bull rush longer than 2 seconds, no holding, and no hands to the face result in (1)point deductions.
• Personal fouls such as cutting below the waist, head butting, tripping, and spitting lead to warnings and player ejections on subsequent occurrences.
• If an individual commits 2 personal fouls in 1 day, they will be suspended for the day.
For consideration, the coach must report all gameplay ruling discrepancies to the Field Manager no more than 20 minutes after the game has ended. Any reversal or game-changing decisions will be made at the Field Manager's discretion
• Bracket Play: Higher seed gets the choice of offense/defense for the opening possession.
• Fighting: All players must abide by the Connecticut Superiors' 5 on 5 Code of Conduct.
• If two teams are tied at the end of pool play, the tiebreaker is head-to-head records.
• If three or more teams are tied at the end of pool play, the following criteria will be used to determine winners:
• Head-to-head records
• Defensive Point Total
• Offensive Point Total
• Coin flip
• Uniforms: All teams are required to wear the designated tournament uniform if provided. Players are permitted to wear standard football cleats with plastic or rubber spikes, and soft shell helmets and mouthpieces are required.
• Qualifying/Advancing:
• Roster Changes: Each qualifying team
• All players MUST wear mandated Pylon headgear AND spider pads! You can find the information at the following links:
• Spider pads: https//gamebreaker.com/shop/gamebreaker-under-shield-practice-pads-2/ ( https://gamebreaker.com/shop/gamebreaker-under-shield-practice-pads-2/)
• Helmets: https://gamebreaker.com/shop/shop-pylon-headgear/ (https://gamebreaker.com/shop/shop-pylon-headgear/)(spider pads can be any brand, but must be soft)
• Uniforms and mouthpieces are not required, but highly recommended
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