EVENT DETAILS
The 2017 GRIP IT & RIP IT TOUR presented by Dick's Sporting Goods.
WHEN:
Sunday, July 16th, 2017
WHERE:
Michigan Stadium (1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
STYLE:
5 vs. 5 NFL FLAG Rules (w/modifications)
FORMAT:
This is a one day tournament where all teams will play a guaranteed three games. All teams will compete in a three game round robin. Based off of record the top half of each division will advance into a single elimination division.
DIVISIONS:
There are four divisions of play offered.
Grades are based off of the 2016/2017 school year.
1st Grade or younger
All participants in this division must either be in 1st Grade or younger or BORN IN 2010.
You must provide proof of grade or proof of age for this division.
3rd Grade or younger
All participants in this division must either be in 3rd Grade or younger or BORN IN 2008.
You must provide proof of grade or proof of age for this division.
6th Grade or younger
All participants in this division must either be in 6th Grade or younger or BORN IN 2005.
You must provide proof of grade or proof of age for this division.
8th Grade or younger
All participants in this division must either be in 8th Grade or younger or BORN IN 2003.
You must provide proof of grade or proof of age for this division.
All divisions must have a minimum of four teams for the division to go. If there are less then four teams signed up, team coaches will be called with options of playing up or being refunded.
AWARDS:
All division winners will receive a PAID BID into our GRIP IT & RIP IT SHOWDOWN, Martin Luther King weekend in Florida. In addition, every division champion will receive championship trophies.
ENTRY FEE:
A $1,000 donation will be required per team to participate in this event.
You may RESERVE A SPOT in the tournament prior to the deadline date with a $250 NON REFUNDABLE donation. The remaining $750 will be due on our deadline date.
An additional processing fee will be assessed at check out. Sponsorship opportunities are available to assist you with raising this fee.
HAVE YOUR TEAM ENTRY FEE SPONSORED:
We have created a team sponsorship package to help you solicit a sponsor to assist you with paying for this entry fee. Team sponsorship opportunities vary from $500 to $5,000.
To view these packages, click here:
DEADLINE:
The deadline date to sign up for this event is June 26th, 2017 or when a division fills up (whatever comes first). This is a first come, first serve tournament. We are expecting this event to sell out rather quickly.
GATE:
Enter the stadium through the EAST gate. There will be a $5 gate fee per person to get into the stadium. Coaches and players will not be charged this fee to enter the stadium. Children under the age of 5 are free.
PARKING:
Park in the Crisler Center parking lot off of Stadium Blvd. and Kipke Drive.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
The tournament schedule will be released on Monday before the event.
TOURNAMENT CHECK IN:
You will be emailed with directions on check in details. Coaches are required to check in with their full team on at your assigned check in time. Please do not approach the registration tables unless ALL players are present. Teams may receive participation bags, t-shirts and wristbands at this time. All players and coaches will receive wrist bands which they will be required to wear throughout the tournament and will allow them access to the field. Any player not wearing a wrist band will be ineligible to participate.
ROSTERS AND WAIVERS:
Final team rosters, waivers & proof of grade, are due at registration.
- There will be several sponsor booths set up along the concourse with giveaways, photo booths and more!
- Team photos will be taken by TSS Photography after check in.
- A Silent Auction will be held throughout the day – stop by the booth to bid on all of the great items up for auction!
CONCESSIONS:
There is no outside food or drinks allowed. The concessions will be located at Section 44 and Section 3. And will be open mid-morning and then throughout the entire day.
