GSF Top Gun Tournament • 2/24/2019 San Jose City College – San Jose, CA
GetSportsFocus Top Gun 7v7 Tournament
DATE/LOCATION: February 24, 2019
Jaguar Stadium @ San Jose City College
San Jose, CA
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Kenny Coleman
TOURNAMENT MEDIA COORDINATOR: Alforde Joaquin
Questions? Email us: gsf7v7@gmail.com
MAKE A PAYMENT
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Each team is guaranteed 4 games
Champion will receive the First Place Inc Championship Plaque
Professional video crew will be on site for video highlights
Professional photographers will also be on site for high quality photos
CHECK IN will start at 8am
Only the coaches are required at the check in table.
COACHES MEETING:
A mandatory coaches meeting will be held at 8:45am prior to the start of the tournament.
GAME TIME:
The first game is going to start at 9am sharp.
Multiple games will be going on at the same time.
We will have a centralized time keeper
FIELD DIMENSIONS:
40-yards long, sideline to sideline
Endzone is 10 yards deep
TEAM REQUIREMENTS:
Teams must wear matching uniforms
We recommend that teams wear numbered jerseys for proper identification
Teams on offense can have a maximum of 4 players and two coaches on the field, the rest of the team must be on the sidelines.
We highly encourage players to wear a soft shell and mouthguard when competing but it is optional.
Football cleats with rubber spikes are allowed.
No metal cleats or spikes allowed
Teams are not allowed to wear their high school gear or uniform during the tournament (CCS and NCS rules)
GAME GUIDELINES AND INFORMATION:
There will be a head table located on the track around the 50 yard line where the brackets and game results will be posted
ALL THE GAMES will start and end at the same time. A designated time keeper will keep the time. The timer will also announce when the game has reached its halfway point, 5 minute warning, 2 minute warning and the last play.
A coin flip with the team captains and head coach will determine who gets the first possession for each game.
The first offensive drive of the game or after a change of possession will always start on the 40 yard line.
Offensive coordinator can be behind the offense to call and diagram plays.
Only the offensive and defensive players are allowed on the playing field.
Teams on offense can have a maximum of 4 alternate players and two coaches on the field, the rest of the team must be on the sidelines.
Non-starters must remain on the sidelines.
Defensive coaches must coach from the sidelines.
No coach from the defensive team is allowed to be in the back of the end zone.
Each team must use and have their own footballs.
QB tee with a 4 second timer will be provided.
Three certified referees will officiate each game.
We will have a flip scoreboard and a scorekeeper who will keep stats for each game.
GAME RULES AND INFORMATION:
(currently in review by our officials, please check back three days prior to the tournament date for updates)
Field is marked at 15 yard intervals with cones
Possession always begins at the 40 yard line
No penalty will be assessed in excess of the 40-yard line
If a penalty would move the offense beyond the 40 yard line, the offensive team shall be charged with a loss of down
Any downs inside the 5 yard line will be automatically moved back to the 5 yard line. Once the offense reaches the 5 or inside the 5, they have four downs from the 5 to score
Each team will have 25 seconds to snap the ball once it has been marked ready for play; delay of game penalty will be a 5 yard penalty
Passer may not run the ball to gain yards
QB may sprint out or execute a play action pass without going pass the line of scrimmage
No tosses or lateral plays
No blocking or screening
NO TACKLING
Receiver/Ball carrier is legally down when touched with one or two hands
Excessive force by shoving, pushing, or striking a blow will be penalized by automatic first down and 5 yards
Player will be expelled if ruled unsportsmanlike & flagrant
INT = change of possession
Fumbles are dead balls at the spot with the last team retaining possession
A muffed snap is not a fumble. The 4.0 second count remains in effect on muffed snaps
Defensive Pass Interference will be a spot foul and a 1st down at the spot
Passing Interference is a foul that occurs when a player interferes with an eligible receiver’s ability to make a fair attempt to catch a forward pass.
A 15 yard penalty from the spot of the foul will be enforced
Passing interference = 15 yards up to the 10 yard line only
No deliberate bumping or grabbing. Responsibility to avoid contact is with the defense
No contact face guarding is allowed
Offensive pass interference or blocking downfield, pushing off for separation, or playing through a defender who had established position = 15 yard penalty
Double possession may result in a do over play
Unsportsmanlike comments and gestures may result in a penalty
NO TRASH TALKING OR TAUNTING, (violations = 5 yard penalty & expulsion if flagrant or repeated)
PLAYERS MAY CELEBRATE AFTER TOUCHDOWNS ONLY
SCORING:
TD = 6 points
1 point for PAT from 5 yard line – 2 point PAT from 15 yard line
INT during the PAT = dead ball
GAMES / TIMING
Games are 25 minutes long, running time clock
No timeouts
In case of an injury, time will be stopped until the injured player is escorted to a safe place on the sidelines
There will be a five minute break after each game
PARKING
Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle
GSF is not responsible for anything lost or stolen from your car
Parking is FREE
REMAINDERS:
Please get to the tournament site on time
Always wear your credentials to gain field access
Please watch your belongings (Cell phones, headsets, gear, etc.)
We will have some good food available for sale and some drinks as well.
We will also have certified trainer on site in case of minor injuries.
Ice will be provided to players who need them.
Coaches make sure to submit the waivers form thru the online form along with your payment.
Ankle taping is the team’s’ responsibility
