NEED EXTRA MONEY FOR TRAVEL
CALL (727) 314-2327
CALL (727) 314-2327
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4 TEAMS PER DIVISION
GOLD CHAMPIONS SILVER CHAMPIONS 2 GAMES IN 3 DAYS
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FCSBall ELITE 8 NATIONALS is a Unique Youth Football EXPERIENCE.
SPECAIL AWARDS (Each & Every Game, for Both Teams)
VERY IMPORTANT (AFTER EACH GAME) BOTH TEAMS
NEED TO GO TO EVENT HEADQUARTERS FOR SPECIAL PRESENTATION
GAME MVP (PLAYER OF THE GAME)
BEST DEFENSE PLAYER
BEST OFFENSE PLAYER
BEST LINEMAN
BRACKET PLAY - Single-Elimination to Crown a GOLD CHAMPION.
If you lose your 1st game, your team will drop down to the SILVER CHAMPIONSHIP.
GOLD CHAMPIONS WIN - CHAMPIONSHIP BELT FOR COACH & CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS FOR PLAYERS PLUS QUALIFY TO DEFEND TITLE AT ELITE 8 NATIONALS.
GOLD RUNNER UP WIN - CHAMPIONSHIP BELT FOR COACH
SILVER CHAMPIONS WIN - CHAMPIONSHIP PLAQUE FOR COACH
SPECAIL AWARDS (Each & Every Game, for Both Teams)
VERY IMPORTANT (AFTER EACH GAME) BOTH TEAMS
NEED TO GO TO EVENT HEADQUARTERS FOR SPECIAL PRESENTATION
GAME MVP (PLAYER OF THE GAME)
BEST DEFENSE PLAYER
BEST OFFENSE PLAYER
BEST LINEMAN
BRACKET PLAY - Single-Elimination to Crown a GOLD CHAMPION.
If you lose your 1st game, your team will drop down to the SILVER CHAMPIONSHIP.
GOLD CHAMPIONS WIN - CHAMPIONSHIP BELT FOR COACH & CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS FOR PLAYERS PLUS QUALIFY TO DEFEND TITLE AT ELITE 8 NATIONALS.
GOLD RUNNER UP WIN - CHAMPIONSHIP BELT FOR COACH
SILVER CHAMPIONS WIN - CHAMPIONSHIP PLAQUE FOR COACH
FCS BALL, LLC is a combination of Youth Football Event, Family Vacation & Tons of Fun. We are building memories that will last a life time. Teams can have their game times and plan extra activities.
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TEAM PARTICIPATION FEE IS $250 PER TEAM
1ST 8-PAID TEAMS PER AGE DIVISION ARE IN
1. When paying Team Fee with ZELLE
(MUST) put CLUB NAME & AGE in Memo
2. Take a (SCREEN SHOT) & TEXT 2 (727) 314-2327
3. Keep the (SCREEN SHOT) 4 (YOUR RECORDS)
1ST 8-PAID TEAMS PER AGE DIVISION ARE IN
1. When paying Team Fee with ZELLE
(MUST) put CLUB NAME & AGE in Memo
2. Take a (SCREEN SHOT) & TEXT 2 (727) 314-2327
3. Keep the (SCREEN SHOT) 4 (YOUR RECORDS)
Once Your Club is registered 4 Event, you need 2 Call Hotel with (FCSBALL) CODE 2 LOCK in Your Block of Rooms.
ALL TEAMS MUST fill out Team & Players Verified 2 be Eligible 2 Participate in ANY FCS Event. You only need 2 fill the Verification Form Your Team once 4 the Whole Season.
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ONLY $35 per player (IF PAID BY AUG 1, 2025) & STAYING AT HOST HOTEL
INCLUDES 3 GAMES ***COOL CUSTOM LONG-SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT ($40 VALUE)*** GAME AWARDS >>> MUCH, MUCH MORE ADD $10 IF NOT AT HOST HOTEL (IF PAID AFTER AUG 1, 2025) $50 (DOES NOT INCLUDE) COOL CUSTOM LONG-SLEEVE EVENT SHIRT. AS WE NEED TIME TO ORDER FOR EVERYONE |
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TO SAVE 50-60% / MUST PRE-ORDER EVENT VIP PASSES:
- COACHES ONLY $30 PER PER COACH
- 5 & under are FREE. Everyone else the GATE FEE is $20 per day or DISCOUNTED EVENT VIP PASS
- AS A TEAM pre-order your VIP PASSES (30 days in advance / AUG 1, 2025) ONLY $32 for the whole 3-DAY EVENT. (SAVES 54%)
- AS A TEAM (EXTRA BONUS) FOR VIP PASSES 60 DAYS (OCTOBER 1, 2025) IN ADVANCE RECEIVE COOL EVENT SHIRT 4 FREE
- Individuals can purchase weekend gate fee's for ONLY $40 (SAVE 33%) during SEPT 4, 2025 Team Check in from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at TEAM CHECK-IN.
- DAY OF EVENT - AT THE DOOR ADMISSION WILL BE $20 PER PERSON PER DAY
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY NOVEMBER 1, 2025 BEFORE EVENT TO SAVE AS A TEAM.
CUSTOM HOODIE-BLANKETS $60 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $45
CUSTOM EVENT HOODIES $48 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $38
COOL CUSTOM LONG-SLEEVE EVENT SHIRTS $40 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $35
COOL CUSTOM SHORT-SLEEVE EVENT SHIRTS $30 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $20
COOL CUSTOM EVENT JERSEYS $40 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $30
CUSTOM EVENT BASEBALL HATS $25 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $15
CUSTOM EVENT BEENIE HATS $15 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $10
CUSTOM HOODIE-BLANKETS $60 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $45
CUSTOM EVENT HOODIES $48 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $38
COOL CUSTOM LONG-SLEEVE EVENT SHIRTS $40 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $35
COOL CUSTOM SHORT-SLEEVE EVENT SHIRTS $30 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $20
COOL CUSTOM EVENT JERSEYS $40 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $30
CUSTOM EVENT BASEBALL HATS $25 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $15
CUSTOM EVENT BEENIE HATS $15 AT EVENT PRE-ORDERED ONLY $10
SAMPLE BRACKETS
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GAME TIME - YOU MUST BE READY 2 PLAY
TEAMS NEED TO ARRIVE 1-HOUR BEFORE GAME TIME
IF YOU ARE LATE THE CLOCK WILL START & FOR EVERY 10-MIN
YOUR COMPETITION WILL RECEIVE 7 POINTS
ONCE YOU ARE 20-MIN LATE YOU WILL LOSE THE 14-0
AT HALF TIME IN THE GAME BEFORE YOURS
TEAM CAPTAINS WILL DO COIN FLIP
TEAMS NEED TO BE BEHIND ENDZONE AND READY 2 PLAY
ONCE THE GAME IS OVER HAVE YOUR TEAM READY TO TAKE THE FIELD
TEAMS NEED TO ARRIVE 1-HOUR BEFORE GAME TIME
IF YOU ARE LATE THE CLOCK WILL START & FOR EVERY 10-MIN
YOUR COMPETITION WILL RECEIVE 7 POINTS
ONCE YOU ARE 20-MIN LATE YOU WILL LOSE THE 14-0
AT HALF TIME IN THE GAME BEFORE YOURS
TEAM CAPTAINS WILL DO COIN FLIP
TEAMS NEED TO BE BEHIND ENDZONE AND READY 2 PLAY
ONCE THE GAME IS OVER HAVE YOUR TEAM READY TO TAKE THE FIELD
COACHES REQUIREMENTS
a. The Team's Head Coach will be responsible for their team and their Fans.
The assistant coaching staff is also under the direction of the Head Coach.
b. Head Coaches and (3) Assistant coaches must be at least 18 years of age.
c. A team may have a maximum of (4) coaches. IF they have more than 4 Coaches, they may pay Event passes & get a special wrist band to be on the sidelines. We ONLY allow coaches on sidelines, for the betterment of the game.
d. All coaches will follow rules established by the Event Staff.
e. Only the Head Coach will be allowed to converse with field officials during gameplay.
f. Three (3) assistant coaches are allowed on the sideline during the game. The team may also have a medical staff member. The team may have (1) adult to help with the chains.
PROCEDURE
The game is to be governed by N.F.H.S. Rules & Regulations with the Event Staff Rules having the highest authority.
a. FOUR GAME MINIMUM GUARANTEE! Each age division will consist of up to 8 teams and will be played in a true tournament modified single-elimination format with consolation games taking place. The two (2) teams with the best record will compete for the division championship. Please see “Sample 3 Game Brackets” at FCSBALL.com for a simplified example.
b. Only the Event Staff Director can cancel a game due to inclement weather.
c. Games start on GAME TIME. All teams are required to be at their designated playing field at least 1-HOUR prior to the scheduled kickoff time. The coin flip will take place on the sideline 30 minutes prior to gameplay. Teams will immediately begin play at the beginning of the hour at which their team is scheduled to play. If either team is not on the field and prepared to play they will be given a 10 minute grace period. If the same team is not prepared to play at 15 minutes past the hour the team will immediately lose the game by forfeiture.
d. If a game goes beyond their time of playtime the next team scheduled will begin to play IMMEDIATELY after completion of the earlier game.
e. The field referee will keep time and will make the final decision. At no time will a team challenge the referee. His decision is FINAL!
f. Games will be scheduled so that no team will ever play back to back games during an FCS tournament.
g. If a team walks off the field for any reason during play they will lose by forfeiture.
h. At no time will a coach, assistant coach or any player challenge the call of a referee. If they do challenge they will get ONE warning from the referee. If they continue to challenge they will be immediately disqualified from the tournament and will be removed from the field of play. If they heckle or cause any problems off the field the team will be immediately disqualified from the tournament. The kids are here to have fun. Let’s just enjoy the game.
TIE BALL GAMES
a. At the end of regulation play if there is a tie each team will have an offensive series with the ball placed on the 5-yard line. The team with the highest score after each team has had a scoring attempt will be declared the winner. (see scoring values below).
b. If the defense intercepts the ball or recovers a fumble their offense immediately gets the ball on the 5-yard line. If their team has already scored as a result of going first in overtime the game will end giving them victory.
c. If there is a tie after the first overtime series play will continue in the same manner until one team scores while the other fails.
d. If there are field goal uprights a team may choose to attempt extra point conversions from the 5-yard line rather than running the ball. It's their choice. (see scoring values below).
Play will continue in this manner until a team wins.
TIE BREAKERS
1. Record
2. Head 2 Head
3. Defense Points Against
4. Plus / Minus Points
5. Points Scored
GAME PROTEST
a. All protests will be brought to the FCS Field Staff Representative (FIELD DIRECTOR) who will be present at each game. The FCS Staff Representative will listen to the head coach protest and will report the protest to the Tournament Director for resolution.
b. The Tournament Director will give a final decision on the protest. At no time will a coach challenge the Tournament Director's decision or risk ejection from the tournament.
CONDUCT OF PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SPECTATORS
a. If a player or coach is ejected from a game they will not coach or play for the remainder of the tournament and will not be allowed on the field for the rest of the tournament. NO EXCEPTIONS. We will not tolerate ANY player or coach misconduct, nor should we have to. This tournament series is for the kids to have fun. On average every team will see an occasional questionable call. Referees are not infallible. Give them a break.
b. Profanity from either coaches or players will not be tolerated. Violators will be IMMEDIATELY EJECTED FROM THE TOURNAMENT.
c. Any Player/Coach fighting will result in automatic EJECTION from the tournament.
d. Excessive heckling by any spectator will result in their removal.
e. We are an alcohol and drug-free tournament venue. Any use of these substances is strictly prohibited. Violators will be immediately removed from the tournament indefinitely and will not be able to participate in FCS Tournaments forever.
f. At no time will a coach get physical with a player including using face masks to get attention, yanking the player, even if they are the coach’s child. A coach will receive a warning on the first infraction. The second infraction will result in his ejection from the game. If he continues in this manner in the following game he will be permanently ejected from the tournament.
g. Anyone arrested for disorderly conduct at any FCS Tournament event will not be allowed to attend any FCS Tournament event FOREVER.
h. Pets are NOT allowed at FCS Tournaments with the exception of seeing-eye dogs for the blind.
i. Tobacco use is PROHIBITED on or near the field/Sideline at any FCS Tournament including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, etc.
J. Sunflower Seeds use is PROHIBITED on or near the field/Sideline at any FCS Tournament.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Teams will follow N.F.H.S. rules. STEEL CLEATS ARE NOT PERMITTED! Anyone caught wearing steel cleats will be immediately ejected from the tournament.
FCS TOURNAMENT RULES
1. FCS Championship Series uses The National Federation of High School Association rule book and will govern tournament play, with the following changes, exceptions, additions, clarifications, and emphasis.
2. Teams will render a handshake to the opposing team players at the end of the game to show good sportsmanship.
a. Time Outs A team shall be permitted (1) time-out per quarter not including official’s timeouts.
b. Game Clock Rules Each game is made up of (4) four – (10) ten minute quarters. We use a modified clock except for the last minute of each half (runs regulation then). Clock stops on all scores and timeouts. We use the modified clock for efficiency and player safety. The is a reason the High School, College & NFL only play one game a week. During the event you could play 2-4 games. Mini Games are half Games.
c. Game Officials - A minimum of (3-4) two-four licensed officials will be assigned to each game of each FCS game. An FCS Field Director will oversee each division and keep tournament play operating efficiently.
d. Age Cutoff Rule***
FCS AGE RULES FOR DIVISIONS
ALL-STAR TEAMS: MUST MEET THE AUG 1 CUTOFF DATE
LEAGUE OR HOUSE TEAMS: WE FOLLOW THEIR LEAGUE CUTOFF DATES
FCS uses the same age cut-off for all tournament divisions. August 1st is the age cut-off for each age division. (Age example of the 10 & under: if your team is made up of kids 10 and younger w/ kids turning 11 after Aug. 1st, then you still compete in the 10u division). FCS understands that many leagues have DIFFERENT age cut-off rules and dates and FCS will work to accommodate your team as long as it is within our tournament rules.
e. Harmful Activities - WE PLAY HEADS-UP FOOTBALL! THE SAFETY OF THE PLAYERS IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE! WE REQUIRE COACHES TO REVIEW, UNDERSTAND AND ABIDE BY HEADS UP STANDARDS. IF TEAMS ARE CAUGHT TARGETING OR NOT PLAYING HEADS-UP PLAY YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM ALL FCS TOURNAMENTS FOREVER!
Every coach will abide by N.F.H.S. rules on blocking and tackling including no chop blocking, face tackling or spearing techniques. Any player “intentionally” violating these rules will be immediately ejected from the game. The field referees will have the final call as they see it. There will be NO challenges to their call. The safety of the players is of paramount importance in ALL FCS TOURNAMENT GAMES. Questionable play WILL NOT be tolerated.
AGE DIVISIONS
We will pair teams up as fair as possible to start the tournament. However, your team may end up playing a team with a larger line during the tournament.
a. 8 & UNDER DIVISION: NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. ONE COACH can be on the field during the game. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
b. 9 & UNDER DIVISION: NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
c. 10 & UNDER DIVISION: NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
d. 11 & UNDER DIVISION: NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
e. 12 & UNDER DIVISION: NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
f. 13 & UNDER DIVISION: MAXIMUM GRADE is 8th. NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
g. 14 & UNDER DIVISION: Players MAXIMUM GRADE is 8th. NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down. Any student entering high school in the fall of 2016 is INELIGIBLE to play in any FCS Tournaments. YOU MUST SHOW A SCHOOL IDENTIFICATION CARD INDICATING YOU ARE IN 8TH GRADE OR LOWER to participate in this division.
4. ***Tournament division schedules will be released to coaches via our website the Tuesday Night prior to the start of the tournament or sooner if possible.
SCORING VALUES
a. Touchdowns = 6 points
b. The point-after attempt (kick) =2 points (if goalposts are available)
c. Point after attempt (run or pass) = 1 point
d. Safety = 2 points
e. Field Goal = 3 points
BALLS
a. Seven (7) - nine (9) year olds will use the K-2 football or its equivalent.
b. Nine (9) - twelve (12) year olds will use the Junior TDJ or its equivalent.
c. Fourteen (14) year olds will use the TDY or its equivalent.
d. No Rubber Balls will be allowed.
a. The Team's Head Coach will be responsible for their team and their Fans.
The assistant coaching staff is also under the direction of the Head Coach.
b. Head Coaches and (3) Assistant coaches must be at least 18 years of age.
c. A team may have a maximum of (4) coaches. IF they have more than 4 Coaches, they may pay Event passes & get a special wrist band to be on the sidelines. We ONLY allow coaches on sidelines, for the betterment of the game.
d. All coaches will follow rules established by the Event Staff.
e. Only the Head Coach will be allowed to converse with field officials during gameplay.
f. Three (3) assistant coaches are allowed on the sideline during the game. The team may also have a medical staff member. The team may have (1) adult to help with the chains.
PROCEDURE
The game is to be governed by N.F.H.S. Rules & Regulations with the Event Staff Rules having the highest authority.
a. FOUR GAME MINIMUM GUARANTEE! Each age division will consist of up to 8 teams and will be played in a true tournament modified single-elimination format with consolation games taking place. The two (2) teams with the best record will compete for the division championship. Please see “Sample 3 Game Brackets” at FCSBALL.com for a simplified example.
b. Only the Event Staff Director can cancel a game due to inclement weather.
c. Games start on GAME TIME. All teams are required to be at their designated playing field at least 1-HOUR prior to the scheduled kickoff time. The coin flip will take place on the sideline 30 minutes prior to gameplay. Teams will immediately begin play at the beginning of the hour at which their team is scheduled to play. If either team is not on the field and prepared to play they will be given a 10 minute grace period. If the same team is not prepared to play at 15 minutes past the hour the team will immediately lose the game by forfeiture.
d. If a game goes beyond their time of playtime the next team scheduled will begin to play IMMEDIATELY after completion of the earlier game.
e. The field referee will keep time and will make the final decision. At no time will a team challenge the referee. His decision is FINAL!
f. Games will be scheduled so that no team will ever play back to back games during an FCS tournament.
g. If a team walks off the field for any reason during play they will lose by forfeiture.
h. At no time will a coach, assistant coach or any player challenge the call of a referee. If they do challenge they will get ONE warning from the referee. If they continue to challenge they will be immediately disqualified from the tournament and will be removed from the field of play. If they heckle or cause any problems off the field the team will be immediately disqualified from the tournament. The kids are here to have fun. Let’s just enjoy the game.
TIE BALL GAMES
a. At the end of regulation play if there is a tie each team will have an offensive series with the ball placed on the 5-yard line. The team with the highest score after each team has had a scoring attempt will be declared the winner. (see scoring values below).
b. If the defense intercepts the ball or recovers a fumble their offense immediately gets the ball on the 5-yard line. If their team has already scored as a result of going first in overtime the game will end giving them victory.
c. If there is a tie after the first overtime series play will continue in the same manner until one team scores while the other fails.
d. If there are field goal uprights a team may choose to attempt extra point conversions from the 5-yard line rather than running the ball. It's their choice. (see scoring values below).
Play will continue in this manner until a team wins.
TIE BREAKERS
1. Record
2. Head 2 Head
3. Defense Points Against
4. Plus / Minus Points
5. Points Scored
GAME PROTEST
a. All protests will be brought to the FCS Field Staff Representative (FIELD DIRECTOR) who will be present at each game. The FCS Staff Representative will listen to the head coach protest and will report the protest to the Tournament Director for resolution.
b. The Tournament Director will give a final decision on the protest. At no time will a coach challenge the Tournament Director's decision or risk ejection from the tournament.
CONDUCT OF PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SPECTATORS
a. If a player or coach is ejected from a game they will not coach or play for the remainder of the tournament and will not be allowed on the field for the rest of the tournament. NO EXCEPTIONS. We will not tolerate ANY player or coach misconduct, nor should we have to. This tournament series is for the kids to have fun. On average every team will see an occasional questionable call. Referees are not infallible. Give them a break.
b. Profanity from either coaches or players will not be tolerated. Violators will be IMMEDIATELY EJECTED FROM THE TOURNAMENT.
c. Any Player/Coach fighting will result in automatic EJECTION from the tournament.
d. Excessive heckling by any spectator will result in their removal.
e. We are an alcohol and drug-free tournament venue. Any use of these substances is strictly prohibited. Violators will be immediately removed from the tournament indefinitely and will not be able to participate in FCS Tournaments forever.
f. At no time will a coach get physical with a player including using face masks to get attention, yanking the player, even if they are the coach’s child. A coach will receive a warning on the first infraction. The second infraction will result in his ejection from the game. If he continues in this manner in the following game he will be permanently ejected from the tournament.
g. Anyone arrested for disorderly conduct at any FCS Tournament event will not be allowed to attend any FCS Tournament event FOREVER.
h. Pets are NOT allowed at FCS Tournaments with the exception of seeing-eye dogs for the blind.
i. Tobacco use is PROHIBITED on or near the field/Sideline at any FCS Tournament including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, etc.
J. Sunflower Seeds use is PROHIBITED on or near the field/Sideline at any FCS Tournament.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Teams will follow N.F.H.S. rules. STEEL CLEATS ARE NOT PERMITTED! Anyone caught wearing steel cleats will be immediately ejected from the tournament.
FCS TOURNAMENT RULES
1. FCS Championship Series uses The National Federation of High School Association rule book and will govern tournament play, with the following changes, exceptions, additions, clarifications, and emphasis.
2. Teams will render a handshake to the opposing team players at the end of the game to show good sportsmanship.
a. Time Outs A team shall be permitted (1) time-out per quarter not including official’s timeouts.
b. Game Clock Rules Each game is made up of (4) four – (10) ten minute quarters. We use a modified clock except for the last minute of each half (runs regulation then). Clock stops on all scores and timeouts. We use the modified clock for efficiency and player safety. The is a reason the High School, College & NFL only play one game a week. During the event you could play 2-4 games. Mini Games are half Games.
c. Game Officials - A minimum of (3-4) two-four licensed officials will be assigned to each game of each FCS game. An FCS Field Director will oversee each division and keep tournament play operating efficiently.
d. Age Cutoff Rule***
FCS AGE RULES FOR DIVISIONS
ALL-STAR TEAMS: MUST MEET THE AUG 1 CUTOFF DATE
LEAGUE OR HOUSE TEAMS: WE FOLLOW THEIR LEAGUE CUTOFF DATES
FCS uses the same age cut-off for all tournament divisions. August 1st is the age cut-off for each age division. (Age example of the 10 & under: if your team is made up of kids 10 and younger w/ kids turning 11 after Aug. 1st, then you still compete in the 10u division). FCS understands that many leagues have DIFFERENT age cut-off rules and dates and FCS will work to accommodate your team as long as it is within our tournament rules.
e. Harmful Activities - WE PLAY HEADS-UP FOOTBALL! THE SAFETY OF THE PLAYERS IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE! WE REQUIRE COACHES TO REVIEW, UNDERSTAND AND ABIDE BY HEADS UP STANDARDS. IF TEAMS ARE CAUGHT TARGETING OR NOT PLAYING HEADS-UP PLAY YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM ALL FCS TOURNAMENTS FOREVER!
Every coach will abide by N.F.H.S. rules on blocking and tackling including no chop blocking, face tackling or spearing techniques. Any player “intentionally” violating these rules will be immediately ejected from the game. The field referees will have the final call as they see it. There will be NO challenges to their call. The safety of the players is of paramount importance in ALL FCS TOURNAMENT GAMES. Questionable play WILL NOT be tolerated.
AGE DIVISIONS
We will pair teams up as fair as possible to start the tournament. However, your team may end up playing a team with a larger line during the tournament.
a. 8 & UNDER DIVISION: NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. ONE COACH can be on the field during the game. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
b. 9 & UNDER DIVISION: NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
c. 10 & UNDER DIVISION: NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
d. 11 & UNDER DIVISION: NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
e. 12 & UNDER DIVISION: NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
f. 13 & UNDER DIVISION: MAXIMUM GRADE is 8th. NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down.
g. 14 & UNDER DIVISION: Players MAXIMUM GRADE is 8th. NO PUNTING OF ANY KIND. All punts are walked off 25 yards by officials. NO KICKOFFS - Ball starts play at the 30-yard line to begin each half and after each score. Teams may elect to punt on 4th down or try for a first down. Any student entering high school in the fall of 2016 is INELIGIBLE to play in any FCS Tournaments. YOU MUST SHOW A SCHOOL IDENTIFICATION CARD INDICATING YOU ARE IN 8TH GRADE OR LOWER to participate in this division.
4. ***Tournament division schedules will be released to coaches via our website the Tuesday Night prior to the start of the tournament or sooner if possible.
SCORING VALUES
a. Touchdowns = 6 points
b. The point-after attempt (kick) =2 points (if goalposts are available)
c. Point after attempt (run or pass) = 1 point
d. Safety = 2 points
e. Field Goal = 3 points
BALLS
a. Seven (7) - nine (9) year olds will use the K-2 football or its equivalent.
b. Nine (9) - twelve (12) year olds will use the Junior TDJ or its equivalent.
c. Fourteen (14) year olds will use the TDY or its equivalent.
d. No Rubber Balls will be allowed.
