RULES AND REGULATIONS AT MICHIGAN STADIUM:
1. All family members must sit in the general admission seating which is the lower bowl of Michigan Stadium between sections 44 & 1.
2. Hydration stations as well as snacks will be provided for participating teams.
3. You will be allowed to bring bags/purses into the facility
RULES OF THE GAME:
Due to the time restrictions of this event, certain rule modifications will be in place for this tournament.
Please note the following:
- Games are played with two 12 minute halves.
- There will be no halftime. Teams will immediately switch direction for the second half.
- Each team will receive ONE 30 second time out per GAME.
- The clock WILL NOT stop in the final minute of the second half.
- Both halves will use a running clock. Use your timeout wisely!
- There will be no overtime in round robin play.
- There is no fourth down option rule.
- Interceptions may be returned – EXCEPT on an extra point attempt.
- There is no “Replay of Down” rule in the K/1 (Lombardi) Division.
- All games are played on a two way field.
- NFL flag football jerseys or light and dark shirts or jerseys are required.
- All coaches must be off the field prior to the snap of the ball. EXCEPTION: K/1 (Lombardi) Division, offensive coaches may remain on the field as long as they are out of the way of play.
In bracket play, Sudden Death overtime format will be used:
o A coin toss determines possession.
o The ball will be spotted at the 5 yard line. Teams will be driving towards midfield.
o Each team will receive two plays to go as far as they can.
o The team that gains the most yards, wins.
o If tied after Sudden Death, the process will be repeated.
o Interceptions cannot be returned in overtime.
o If there is an interception on a team’s first attempt, this will result in 0 yards total for that team, they will not get a 2nd attempt.
o If there is an interception on a team’s second attempt, this will result in 0 yards for that attempt, but the team’s yardage on their 1st attempt will still count.
PLEASE keep a copy of the Tournament Rules – Championship version 3.6 with you at all times during the tournament.
Again, thank you so much for your time and dedication to the 2017 “GRIP IT & RIP IT” Charity Flag Football Tournament benefiting the Chad Tough Foundation.
Should you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (248) 454-9700. We look forward to seeing you at the tournament.