TOURNAMENT RULES

Each team will complete a certified roster to the BRICKHOUSE CLASSIC  at the official registration. After the roster is turned in the team is  restricted to the players submitted.

Registration will begin 1.0 hour before the team’s first  game unless previous arrangements are made. Players must have game  jerseys at the time of registration.

All coaches are welcome to attend the registrations to  ensure player eligibility. All certified rosters will be available to  all head coaches upon request.

At registration each player must present a copy of their  birth certificate and 1st qtr report card. A current League ID will be sufficient as long as the  league in which the team played is sanctioned by a sports association.

EQUIPMENT: Helmet, shoulder pads, pants with 7-piece pad set. Metal cleats are prohibited. 

Upon completion of each game teams will shake hands in  fellowship displaying good sportsmanship. Any player or coach not  willing to do so will be excluded from championship play and will be  asked not to come back!

The “Florida High School Athletic Association  (FHSAA)” rulebook, as used in the State of Florida, will govern play in  the BRICKHOUSE CLASSIC. Modified rules will be added in each age division.

FHSAA licensed officials will be assigned to each game in the tournament.

Teams must be at their designated field at  least 30 minutes before their scheduled playing time. Any team that  shows up late will forfeit all rights to play in a Championship game.

The home team must furnish 3 people for the  chains and down markers. Only the head coach can confer with game  officials during the game being played. No more than 5 coaches allowed  on the sideline at any given time.

NO TOLERANCE

ALL TEAM MEMBERS, SPECTATORS, AND MEDIA MUST OPERATE OR CHEER ON THEIR OWN SIDELINE!

ANY DISCRETION OF THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN A  "GAME OVER" AND A FORFEIT OR DISMISSAL  WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE  TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR.

Scoring Rules will apply to ALL age divisions.

- Touchdown = 6 Points

- Extra point 

From the 3-yard line = 1 Point 

(EP Kick included)

From the 10-yard line = 2 Points

(EP Kick Included)

- Defensive Safeties = 2 Points

- Field Goals (where available) = 3 Points

Kicking Game Rules will apply to ALL age divisions. 

- No Kickoff or Kickoff Return ball will be spotted at the 25 yard line to start opening drive. (Start of each half or after a touchdown.)

Punt:

Teams have option to run a play or there will be a 25yd assessment with a 20 second clock runoff. 

- If you choose to punt inside opponents 40yd line, then it is half the distance to the goal. 

- If punting inside of 2 minutes of each half, there will be no clock runoff. 

Field Goals:

- No rush kicks for 6U & 8U!

- Live rush kicks for 10U, 12U and 14U

32 point lead will have a continuous running clock

Any player suspended from game of play will be suspended  for 4 quarters of tournament play. (i.e. if a player is ejected from a  game in the 2nd quarter, the suspension will begin in the 3rd quarter  & continue to the 4th quarter and into the next two quarters of the  next game.)

If a spectator is ejected, the individual must leave the game field and may return after tournament officials’ investigation.

If a coach is ejected, the coach must leave the field of play and may not return until the next game.

In the event of a tie ball game at the end of regulation play each team will have an opportunity for one possession from the 3-yard line for 1 point or the 10-yard line for 2 points.

This will take place until the winner is determined.

Championship games are held on Saturday of the tournament. TBD

All teams must register 1 hour before the game. Teams  registration rosters will be checked.

Championship overtime will be conducted in the same manner as tournament play.

Championship games will be followed by a trophy  presentation and both teams must be present. The champions will  celebrate and the runner-up will be acknowledged as we share this time  in respect to our fellow competitors.