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2003 World Cup Qualifier Results - Charlotte, NC
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Participating Teams
PRIZES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS: MEN'S
GOLD DIVISION WINNERS
GOLD DIVISION RUNNERS-UP
GOLD DIVISION SEMI-FINALISTS
SILVER DIVISION WINNERS
SILVER DIVISION RUNNERS-UP
BRONZE DIVISION & OVER 35 WINNERS
BRONZE DIVISION & OVER 35 RUNNERS-UP
YOUTH & WOMEN'S
DIVISION WINNERS
DIVISION RUNNERS-UP
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Host Hotels |
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| 7 man Screen - Men's Division | 7 Man Screen - Women's Division |
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1 - Blinco's (Raleigh,
NC) 2 - St. Lawrence Homes (Raleigh, NC) 3 - Champps (Raleigh, NC) 4 - Fastbreak (Raleigh, NC) 5 - Cardinals (Garner, NC) 6 - Scatbacks (McAllen, TX) 7 - Lions (New Hampshire) |
1 - Legends
(Atlanta, GA) 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - |
| 8 Man Contact - | 4 Man - Men's Division |
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1 - Cardinal's
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WORLD CUP REGIONAL QUALIFIER
4 MAN RULES
WORLD CUP REGIONAL QUALIFIER
4 MAN RULES
No Contact
GAME OVERVIEW:
* We reserve the right to reduce the number of games
due to unforeseen circumstances
Ø A coin toss determines first or 2nd half possession.
Ø The offensive team takes possession of the ball at their
5-yard line and has (3) plays to cross mid-field.
Ø Once a team crosses mid-field, they
will have three (3) plays to score a touchdown. If the offense
fails to score, the ball
changes possession and the new offensive team take over on their
5-yard line.
Ø If the offensive team fails to cross
mid-field, possession of the ball changes and the opposite team
starts their drive from
their 5-yard line.
Ø Interceptions can be returned
Ø (2) 12 minute half’s running time, At
the 1 Minute Warning Clock stops, Out of Bounds, Incompletion and
scores each
time the ball is spotted
a team has: 30 seconds to snap the ball.
PLAYERS\GAME SCHEDULE
Ø Teams must field a min of three players at all times.
Ø Teams consist of 6 players (4 on field)
Ø If team is more than 10 minutes late for their scheduled
games they will be forfeited.
SCORING
Ø Games are played two halves of 12 minutes. highest score at
end of regulation wins
Ø Mercy Rule (At any time if a team is winning by 28 points,
game is over).
Ø Touchdown=six points, extra point= (5 yards out), 2 (12
yards out), Safety=2 points.
OVERTIME
Ø If the teams are tied at the end of 24 minutes, teams move
directly into overtime.
Ø Coin toss determines possession in each overtime.
Ø Each team receives one offensive play. 5 yards-1 point, 12
yards two points..
Ø If the teams are tied again, overtime repeats.
RUNNING
Ø The QB cannot run the ball.
Ø Only direct hand-offs behind the line of scrimmage are legal.
Offense can use multiple handoffs.
Ø The player who takes the hand-off can throw the ball as long as he
does not pass the line of scrimmage.
Ø Absolutely No laterals or pitches of any kind.
Ø No run zones" are located 5-yards before mid-field and 5-yards
before the end zone in each offensive direction
Ø Spinning is allowed but players cannot leave their feet to avoid a
defense player (no diving)
Ø The ball is spotted where the ball carriers belt is when the flag is
pulled, not where the ball is.
RECEIVING
Ø All players are eligible to receive passes.
Ø Player must have two feet in bounds when making a catch.
Ø One player is allowed in motion.
PASSING
Ø All passes must be forward and received beyond the line of scrimmage
Ø QB has a: 7 second "pass clock". If the pass is not thrown within
the: 7 seconds, play is dead, loss of down,
Ø Ball returns to line of scrimmage. Once the ball is handed off,
the: 7-second clock is dead.
Ø Interceptions can be returned.
DEAD BALLS
Ø Ball must be snapped between legs, not off to one side.
Ø Play is dead when:
Ø Ball carriers flag is pulled.
Ø Ball carrier steps out of bounds
Ø Touchdown is scored
Ø Ball carriers flag falls out-one hand touch
Ø Ball carriers knee hits the ground
Ø No fumbles, ball is spotted where it hits the ground.
Ø Anytime ball touches the ground, it’s dead.
RUSHING THE QUARTERBACK
Ø All players that rush the QB must be 7 yards from the line of
scrimmage when the ball is snapped.
Ø Players not rushing the QB may defend at the line of scrimmage
Ø Once the ball has been handed off the 7 yard rule is no longer in
effect and all defenders are eligible to rush
Ø A special marker, or the referee, will designate 7 yards from the
line of scrimmage.
PENALTIES
The referee will call all penalties.
Defense:
· Offsides: 5 yards
· Pass Interference: Spot of Foul & 1st down
· Illegal contact (bump and run, blocking, etc.): 10 yards & First
down
· Holding: 10 yards at end of run &1st down
· Illegal flag pull (before receiver has ball): 10 yards&1st down
· Illegal rushing (start rush from inside 7 yard marker): 5 yards &
1st down.
Offense:
· Illegal Motion (more than 1 person moving, false start, motion,
etc.): 5yards repeat down
· Illegal Forward Pass (Pass received behind line of scrimmage): 5
yards loss of down
· Offensive pass interference (Illegal pick play, pushing off/away
defender): Loss of Down, 10 yards.
· Flag Guarding: 10 yards (from point of infraction) and loss of
down
· Delay of game: clock will stop, 5 yards and loss of down.
Screening (Impeding the
rush)-5 yards Loss of Down
snapping the ball before
referees are set (wait for the ready whistle)-5 yards loss of down.
Referees determine incidental contact, which may result from normal run of
play!
Only the team captain may ask the referee questions about rule clarification
and interpretation.
Players cannot question judgment call.
Games cannot end on a defensive penalty, unless the offense declines it.
SPORTMANSHIP/ROUGHING
Ø If the field monitor or referee witnesses any acts of tackling,
elbowing, cheap shots, blocking, or an unsportsmanlike act,
the game will be stopped & the
player can be ejected from the game. Any players ejected will be removed
from tournament
and not allowed to play at the World Cup.
Ø Trash talking is illegal. Official has the right to determine
language, which is offensive.
Ø FOUL PLAY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!!!!
Ø *Defender must hand flag back to ball carrier.- 5 yard penalty
Flags must be 15 inches long
Roster limit is 6 players
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WORLD CUP REGIONAL QUALIFIER
8 MAN RULES
Linemen Ineligible (Contact)
OVERVIEW:
Ø 8 Players per side, less than 6 would result in a forfeit. You may start with 6 players.
Ø Field 80x40 yards First downs by crossing the 20-40-20.
Ø Team area-all coaches and players must be between the 20-yard lines.
Ø All rosters are final after the first game. Max roster 16 players
KICKOFFS:
Ø Toss choices-receive, kick, direction or defer.
Ø All kickoffs must be from a tee or held. Kickoffs are from the 20 yd. line unless there is a penalty.
Ø Both teams kick and receive from their own 20-yard line. A kick must travel at least 20 yards before
the kicking team can recover; otherwise the ball is dead at the spot it is downed. Kickoffs
only to start game and 2nd half and last 2 minutes of the game (onsite kick off rule)
Ø Any kickoff that travels out of bounds is placed on the 35. Touchbacks are placed at the 20.
Ø An untouched ball that has traveled over the receiving team's 40 yard line on the fly or bounce can
be possessed by the kicking team.
Ø Receiving team must have 4 players on the 40.
Ø No passing, except laterals are allowed on the kickoff.
Ø During the last two minutes of the second half only, all free kicks that follow scores must be returned by R to R’s 20 yard line or further(after all penalties that occur have been assessed), or K shall receive ball at the 40 yardline,1st down and the next zone line to gain.
PUNTING:
Ø All punts are declared. It is a free kick. No fake punts.
Ø Punter must be at least 3 yards behind the center. Defense must have 4 players on the line.
Ø No one may move until the ball is kicked.
Ø Penalty-Illegal procedure: 5 yards.
Ø Open hands blocking is allowed by the receiving team.
EXTRA POINTS:
Ø Extra point option: 2 points if run or pass from the 10 yd. line or 1 point if run or pass from the 3.
Ø The captain must tell the referee which extra point option is desired.
Ø Once declared, it costs a timeout to change this choice. You may not change the choice after a
penalty.
Ø Defense can return an interception on the extra point for 2 points.
RULES ABOUT THE CLOCK:
Ø Game consists of two 18 minute halves with stopped clock only after scores, and in the last 2 minutes
of each half.
Ø 25-second play clock is in effect.
Ø Two timeouts per half.
Ø Half time is 3 minutes.
Ø In the last 2 minutes, the clock will stop on incomplete passes and player going out of bounds.
Ø kickoff is a fair catch or there is a penalty.
Ø After accepted penalties, the clock starts on the snap.
Ø After a first down, the clock starts on the set of the ball.
TIE GAMES:
The shoot out method decides tie games:
Ø Each team is given the ball an equal number of times.
Ø Each team gets 4 downs from the 10 yard line.
· Defense may return the ball for a touchdown.
· Extra points are attempted.
SPECIAL RULES:
Ø Offense must have 4 players on the line of scrimmage. TE must be a step in the backfield if receiver lines up on the line.
Ø Offensive line must be balanced (Tkle-Ctr-Tkle)(One foot apart)
Defense Line needs to be head to head with Off Line (Tkle-Ctr-Tkle)(Silver & Bronze Div)Ø The ball is dead when it hits the ground. No fumbles.
Ø Receivers must have 2 feet in bounds and can advance the ball after a diving catch unless he is touched on the ground.
Ø If player inadvertently loses the flag belt, one hand touch prevails. If the player starts the play without a belt, the penalty is a loss of down.
Ø No sleeper plays and no diving.
Ball Carrier is down when ball or his knee touch the ground.Ø Inadvertent whistles-play is blown dead. Ball is spotted at the most forward foot.
Ø No lineman, except the center, can get into a three-point stance.
Ball is spotted where belt is, not the ball.(players cannot roll into the endzone)Ø OFFENSIVE PLAYERS MUST KEEP THEIR SHIRTS TUCKED IN THEIR PANTS, OR THE REFEREE CAN RULE YOU DOWN.
EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS:
Ø No metal cleats.
Ø No pockets or belt loops on pants.
Ø Supply your own flag belts. Flag A Tag SONIC Flags are the official Flags. We sell them through the
tournament information tent.
Ø Teams must have numbered jerseys.
Ø Each team will supply their own ball. We try to have some available for purchase at one of the
tournament tents.
Ø No arm pads, hands or wrist pads. Soft kneepads may be worn on knee.
Ø Baseball, football or golf gloves may be worn.
Ø No caps with extended bills.
DEFENSIVE RULES:
Ø Blocking-OPEN HANDS ONLY. Open means open hands extended from the elbow, not loaded-up from
the sides. Allowed on kickoffs/ punts or any scrimmage play.
Ø No slapping at the ball, when it is the ball carrier's hands. Penalty: Unsportsmanlike conduct: 15 yards and
first down or penalty can be tacked on to the play.
Ø The defender cannot use contact to break up a pass. Penalty-Illegal contact: 10 yards and first down.
Ø Only one bump/chuck is allowed and it must be within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage.
Ø Do not make contact with the passer above his waist under ANY circumstance. Go for his flag. Penalty-
Roughing: 10 yards and first down or penalty can be tacked on to the play.
Ø No defensive holding. Penalty-5 yards and first down.
Ø No tackling. (10 yards + the play). Any tackle within 10 yards of the end zone or in a "last defender"
situation, officials can judge the play a touchdown.
Ø No pushing ball carrier out of bounds. Penalty-Roughing: 10 yards and first down or tacked on to the end
of the play.
GUARDING THE FLAG BELT:
Runner shall not flag guard by using their hands, arms, or the ball to deny the opportunity for an opponent to pull the flag belt. Penalty: 10 yards. Flag guarding includes:
A) Swinging the hand or arm over the flag belt to prevent an opponent from deflagging.
B) Placing the ball in possession over the flag belt to prevent an opponent from deflagging.
C) Lowering the shoulders in such a manner that the defender is shielded from the flag.
D) Holding the flag belt with the off hand.
E) Stiff arming or running directly into the defender.
* Inverted Flags are an unsportsmanlike foul, 15 yards from previous spot & loss of down.
PENALTIES:
Ø 5 yard penalties include (motion, offside, encroachment, defensive holding, illegal sleeper)
Ø 10 yard penalties include most of the other infractions such as (flag guarding, illegal block, defensive holding illegal contact, roughing the passer)
Ø Note: 15-yard penalties are for unsportsmanlike conduct. All penalties not included in the flag/touch rules
will be enforced as in the N.F.L.
* defender must hand Flag back to opponent-10 yard penalty
Head Referee can overturn calls by the other officials. Verbal abuse of the officials will not be tolerated. The player
will be ejected from the game and suspended from the tournament. If conduct persists from the same team, official has the right to declare a forfeit. This applies to fans as well.
Fighting will not be tolerated. If one player from your team is involved in a skirmish, he/she will be immediately ejected from the rest of the tournament. If 2 or more players get into a shoving/wrestling match, THE ENTIRE TEAM will be ejected and suspended from the rest of the tournament, and all monies are forfeited. If any player/coach bumps assaults a referee, his team will forfeit all remaining games and all money will be forfeited.
Trash talking, racial or religious remarks will not be tolerated. Players will be ejected immediately.
We reserve the right to suspend any player or team for unsportsmanlike conduct. All money will be forfeited.
No littering on the fields. Excessive littering is grounds for disqualification. Please pick up your team’s trash, so we can avoid fines and use the fields in the future.
No alcohol is allowed on premises. Sounds like a commercial, but it's against the law.
Please remember that this is a recreational football tournament. The referees and tournament organizers will give all their effort to provide your team with comparable competition. Most importantly, have fun.
Protests - a coach has the right to protest an official's interpretation of the rules provided that the protest is made immediately before the next live ball. A coach may also protest a player's eligibility. Protests are $25 each.
A player can only play on one team in a specific division. For example, you can only play on one or each: 8, 7 or 4-man team. If you are caught playing for another team within the same division, you may be kicked off both teams.
If your team forfeits any games, that team will be dropped from the tournament without any refund.
* All suspended players will not be permitted at the World Cup.