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Boys of Fall Football Tournament Rules 

This is age  based tournament.. We will check report cards & birth certificates. All players must have this documentation @ Check -IN

Flag rules Posted above 

Tackle 3rd &4th 

5th &6th   

6 &7 yr old tackle ( if enough interest)

8U

9U

10 u 

11 U 

12 u

7th grade

8th grade

Age as of August 1st 2019

806-201-2777 to enter Email: txnmhoops@yahoo.com

If a division doesn’t make we may combine age  divisions  but we will notify you before the bracket is made. You have the option to play up .

If you enter the tournament & after the deadline & you do not have enough players please contact tournament director  we can help you find guest players 

Weight Limit for Ball carriers 

once player is weighed there will be no extra pounds given for equipment or clothes

6u 80 lbs 80 lbs or less can carry the ball

7U 90LBS or less to carry the ball 

8u 100 lbs 100 lbs or less can carry the ball

9u 110 lbs 110 lbs or less can carry the ball

3rd&4th  1235 lbs or less can carry the ball

5th &6th 175 lbs or less can carry the ball

10 u 150 lbs or less can carry the ball

11 u 160 lbs or less can carry the ball

12 u 175 lbs or less can carry the ball 

 This is a 2 Game Min Tournament.You could play 2-4 games 2 games  Saturday . 1 game Sunday.  10 min  Running Clock qtrs. The Clock stops on injuries, timeouts, & penalty discussion Halftime will be 5 min. The clock will Stop  on Timeouts &the last 2 min of each half clock will stop on first downs,out of bounds,incomplete passes.  Games will be scheduled for every 1 Hour &15 min.

In Texas we use the NCAA Rules besides the special rules we follow. Anything  listed in the NCAA rule book is what we follow. 

Here are the exceptions 

3 Time Outs  Per Half

 Overtime will be a Modified NCAA Overtime. Each team will receive one time out . Previous timeouts will not be applied. The ball will be placed on the 10 yard line. The offense will have 4 downs to score. The Opposing team will receive the ball as well. 2nd OT on the 5 yard Line 3rd OT on PAT Line

Extra Point’s   Kicks are worth 2 points  . Attempt  from 3 yard line is worth 1 point. Attempt from 5 yard line is worth 2 Points.

Teams wishing to kick a Field Goal or Punt the ball must tell the ref . So that the opposing team can make sure they don’t rush the kick.

Punts & Field Goals will not be live . The Kicking team will have  10 seconds to kick or punt the ball. If the ball is dropped  the play is dead.

On a Punt once the ball is kicked then the return is live.

Instead of punting you can  also choose to walk off the ball 30 yards. If you choose to walk of the ball the farthest it can be placed is the 20 yard line.  


Kickoffs will start from the 40 yard line &  Receiving team will line up on the opposite  50 yard line

No More than 7 men on the Defensive line unless the ball is inside the 10 yard line . All men on the Defensive line must be in a 3-point stance.  If a player is standing up he must be 3 yards off the ball unless he is matched up with a receiver. JH division  these rules doesn’t apply.

21 Point Mercy Rule - If a team is up 21 points . The leading team cannot kick onside kicks. This should be a time where you play your weaker players if possible. Lets keep the Kids Safe& Have fun!! Both coaches and Officials shall have a brief meeting.

35 Point Rule If the game is in the 2nd half  & a team is up by 35 Points it will be called.= unless losing team wants to continue. this is decided by the losing coach only 

X Men are players that exceed the weight limit & cannot run the ball however they can return onside kicks, fumbles & interceptions.  All X men cannot play in the backfield. X Men can be a TE Only if he catches a pass he is automatically down where he catches the ball.

XMEN CAN PLAY ON DEFENSIVE LINE OR LINEBACKER BUT HE CAN NOT PLAY DEFENSIVE BACK.

NO BLOCKING BELOW THE WAIST IS ALLOWED IN OUR EVENTS FOR SAFETY.

NOSE GUARD CAN NOT BE HEAD UP WITH CENTER HE MUST PLAY ON A SHOULDER SHADED OVER THE CENTER.

Only 6 coaches per team on the field. Coaches will receive a special wristband indicating they are coaches. These wristbands will be checked prior to each game.

The field director will have a roster & will check each player each game to confirm they are on the roster. This is being done to ensure teams do not sneak in players after the Weigh- In.

You must submit your roster by Tuesday before the tournament If you have  late additions they may be added  by Friday Morning Prior to the tournament.

Players must weigh in and must be on the roster when you check in. If a player is going to arrive late that is ok as long as they are on the roster. 

I know all teams want to win & compete .Please play fair & by the rules. We need all teams to be honest when it comes to presenting age documentation. We will check age documentation thoroughly with the player present. We can tell by the players & their coach’s actions if that player is illegal. So please do not present false documentation.  This is for the Kids, we want the kids to play in a positive & safe environment.  You are not helping a player  by playing him vs. younger kids.

Ejections – If a player, fan, or coach is ejected they are ejected for the remainder of the game & possible for the remainder of the tournament.  The tournament director will decide if the person ejected can return. Zero Tolerance for any kind of altercations verbal or physical. We will call the police if needed.

Brackets will be posted Wednesday Evening .Coaches please plan to have your team ready to play early Saturday morning.

Code of Conduct

Coaches 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 first offense.  After the initial warning, the coach in question will be expelled from the competition and will not be allowed to coach the next game.

Coaches Attire

Coach’s must have on team issued shirts or spirit wear.  No solid color or solid white t-shirts, wife beaters or flip flops allowed. be dressed like a coach

Coaches Passes

Coaches must have on coaches wristbands to be on the sideline.  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.

Coaches wives are not admitted free

Parents/Fans

Parents are not allowed on playing field ,  Any team violating this rule, will be issued a 15yd penalty at the 1st warning.  2nd warning , Head Coach will be removed from the game.

PLAYERS RECEIVING 3 UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT PENALTY'S IN THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE  EJECTED

COACHES RECEIVING 2 UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT PENALTY'S WILL BE SUBJECT TO EJECTION BASED ON CIRCUMSTANCES

TARGETING CALLS WILL  RESULT IN SUSPENSION FROM THE TOURNAMENT FOR THE DAY 

Teams will need to weigh in.  You will  have to go to the weigh in location  before your 1st game. Weigh-ins will be Friday night and saturday morning  location tba
On the roster form you may have to make copies to get all your players on the roster.

All jerseys must have a number on the front & back .

Everyone wears black  so if you have  black uniforms please have a alternate uniform or we may have to have teams wear pennies

All  deposits must be received by Monday before the event . Refunds will only be available for special circumstances. Entry Fee is $325.00 per Team  late fee is  $370.00 per team Deposit is $100.00 per team 

FLAG 200.00 PER TEAM OR $180.00 IF PAID EARLY


  All Checks or Money orders payable to Cory Lusk.  You will need to pay before the tournament. No Entry fees will be accepted the day of the tournament.
Cory Lusk po box 142 Wilson tx 79381 806-201-2777 email txnmhoops@yahoo.com

We do have Paypal please ask for details