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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. 

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