7th ANNUAL PICKTOWN GRIDIRON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLASSIC
7th ANNUAL PICKTOWN GRIDIRON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLASSIC Welcome, We would like to invite your football teams and your community to the 7th Annual Picktown Gridiron Youth Football Classic. We would like for you to join us this year in what will continue to be a showcase of the best Columbus youth teams as well as other Ohio and Regional guests! th
When: November 4 , 5
th
and 6
th
Where: Pickerington North High School
Divisions:
Age:
Ball Carrying Weight:
Mini
8&U
85
Junior
10&U
110
Senior
12&U
130
Sign up today (Please fill out and return the application which is contained at the end) First and second place in each division will get team and individual trophies. Third and Fourth Place will receive medals Entry fee is $300 per individual team. $25 Discount if multiple teams from your league register. There is a maximum of 25 players per team. 4 coaches per team. For cost and payment info, please contact Barry Sutherland or Mike Belcher via EMAIL: [email protected]; [email protected] Send payment to: PYAA Football 392 Courtland Drive. Pickerington, OH 43147
Sincerely, Barry Sutherland PYAA Football Vice President www.pyaa.org
Tournament Rules SECTION 5 – DEFINITION OF DIVISIONS (RULES REGARDING WEIGHT)
Ball Advancement Weights: Mini - 85 Junior - 110 Senior - 130 All players must weigh in prior to the 1st game. This will be the official weight for the tournament. If you choose not to weigh your player in then your player will automatically be a striper, which means they cannot run or advance the football on offense or defense. A red stripe will be placed on the back of their helmet. Mini Division Division name: Mini (8&U) 1st and 2nd grade Ball advancement weight: 85 lbs. Age: Cannot turn 9 before June 1 of current season. Length of quarters: 10-minute clock Junior Division Division name: Junior (10&U) 3rd and 4th grade Ball advancement weight: 110 lbs. Age: Cannot turn 11 before June 1 of current season Length of quarters: 10-minute clock Senior Division Division name: Senior (12&U) 5th and 6th grade Ball advancement weight: 130 lbs. Age: Cannot turn 13 before June 1 of current season Length of quarters: 10-minute clock
FIELDS All Division fields: 100 yards long 10 yard end zone 3 yard extra point line – 15 yards in length at each end
RULES In all divisions, extra points shall be scored: one point for running and two points for passing. .In all divisions, the time between the second and third quarter (half time) shall be ten minutes. Each quarter shall be ten minutes.
All games shall be played under Ohio High School Athletic Association rules unless otherwise superseded or specified by PYAA football rules. . All division teams will announce punts and have the ball moved forward 25 yards.
OVERTIME RULES The team that wins the toss or the team that elects to be on offense will start the ball on their own respective yard line as described under Ohio High School Athletic Association game rules. Each team will have an offensive possession starting on the opponent’s 10-yard line. If a score takes place from the 10-yard line, the opposing team receives an opportunity to answer the score. If the score is answered equal to the opposing team’s score including the extra point conversion the game ends in a tie. This applies to the regular season only. In the event of a tie, each team receives A point in the league standings. If the teams are tied after their series from the 10-yard line, each team will receive a possession from the opponent’s 5-yard line. This process is completed from the 5-yard line until a winner is determined. The Picktown Gridiron Classic board reserves the right to shorten halftime to 5 minutes if they feel games are running behind. This will be conveyed by the referees prior to halftime of the game (s) in question. Both head coaches will be notified if there is a reduction in the normal 10 minute halftime of that particular game.
DIVISION GAME RULES Mini Division To start each half, the team that wins the toss or the team that elects to be on offense will start with the ball on their own 35-yard line. No kick-offs. In the mini division, the snapper (center) may grip the ball and adjust the long axis parallel to the line of scrimmage. If the officials move the ball forward 20 yards they may not place the ball inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. Once the offensive team breaks the huddle neither the offensive or defensive coach can give verbal instructions or move a player. If a coach violates this rule a five-yard penalty and warning will be given. A second offense will result in a 15-yard personal foul and on the third offense the violating team is penalized 15 yards and the coach is ejected. Junior & Senior Division There will be no live kick-offs. The defensive team may rush a maximum of nine players. No defensive player can hit the center until he has reached an upright position.
APPLICATION (Please fill out and return this application with payment) TEAM NAME:
COACH NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
EMAIL:
Name of League you participate in:
Payment: Make Certified Checks/Money Order Payable to PYAA Football for $300 – Checks will be deposited prior to the tournament. (Personal Checks will not be accepted) Send Application and Payments to:
PYAA Football 392 Courtland Drive. Pickerington, OH 43147 [email protected]
Application Conditions: Birth Certificates and report card are required for each player (Any player who does not a valid birth certificate will not be allowed to play in the tournament) All rosters must be reviewed and approved by the PYAA Football tournament Director. Weigh-Ins will be scheduled before your first game and will count for the entire tournament (If a player does not meet the weight requirements they will play on the offensive line). There is no restriction on defensive weights. A player over ball carrying weight cannot run or advance the ball. The following items must be completed and turned into the Tournament Directors one week prior to the start of the tournament game: Team Roster Birth Certificates and Report Cards for each player on roster Code of Conduct/Waivers for each parent and child PYAA Football has the right to refuse any team and/or player. Any team found to have any ineligible players on their roster will not be allowed to participate and will not receive a refund of their registration fee. Metal cleats/spikes are not permitted. Tinted Visors are not permitted (Clear Visors are permitted) A team can have a maximum of 4 coaches on the sideline during game time If payment has not been received, then the team is not permitted to play By signing below, you have read and agreed to the tournament rules and Application conditions: Signature X_ Print Name:
Roster Team Name/Division:
/
Player Name
#
DOB
Age
Weight
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 The league President of your youth football league MUST sign below to validate that all players on your roster are age eligible (you will not be able to play without a signature from your President. PRINTED NAME OF PRESIDENT
Name of League/President Phone/President Email Address I hereby confirm that the roster above are all age eligible based on review of each players birth certificate.
X Signature of President
CODE OF CONDUCT and WAIVER (All Coaches and Parents Must Read and Sign!) All commissioners, coaches, players, parents, and spectators will conduct themselves in a distinguished, well-mannered character. “The Code of Conduct Standards” is displaying fairness, respect, consideration of others, moral character ethical behavior, and good sportsmanship. If a player or coach is removed from a game because of his/her behavior, the game officials shall notify the league PYAA Football President or a Board of Trustee member. Any player or coach that is ejected from a game will not be able to participate in the remainder of the tournament. If a parent or spectator is asked to leave the premises, a report shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees for appropriate action. If the parent or spectator can be identified with a team and refuses to leave the premises, the coaches of said team will be told that the parent or spectator’s refusal to leave the premises will result in a forfeiture of the game. If he/she does not leave, the game will be forfeited. SECTION 2 – CODE OF ETHICS
Coaches are to place the emotional and physical well being of players ahead of personal desires. Coaches will lead by example, demonstrating fair play and good sportsmanship. Coaches will provide a safe and healthy playing environment. This means a drug fee, tobacco free, and alcohol free environment. Coaches will treat all others with respect regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or abilities. Coaches will not use profanity, abusive language, derogatory statement, and/or gestures. Waiver
All Parents have read and agreed to the “CODE of CONDUCT and Waiver” by signing below: Player/ # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Player Name
Parent/Legal Guardian Name Printed
Signature of Legal Guardian
Date
When: November 4 , 5
th
and 6
th
Where: Pickerington North High School
Divisions:
Age:
Ball Carrying Weight:
Mini
8&U
85
Junior
10&U
110
Senior
12&U
130
Sign up today (Please fill out and return the application which is contained at the end) First and second place in each division will get team and individual trophies. Third and Fourth Place will receive medals Entry fee is $300 per individual team. $25 Discount if multiple teams from your league register. There is a maximum of 25 players per team. 4 coaches per team. For cost and payment info, please contact Barry Sutherland or Mike Belcher via EMAIL: [email protected]; [email protected] Send payment to: PYAA Football 392 Courtland Drive. Pickerington, OH 43147
Sincerely, Barry Sutherland PYAA Football Vice President www.pyaa.org
Tournament Rules SECTION 5 – DEFINITION OF DIVISIONS (RULES REGARDING WEIGHT)
Ball Advancement Weights: Mini - 85 Junior - 110 Senior - 130 All players must weigh in prior to the 1st game. This will be the official weight for the tournament. If you choose not to weigh your player in then your player will automatically be a striper, which means they cannot run or advance the football on offense or defense. A red stripe will be placed on the back of their helmet. Mini Division Division name: Mini (8&U) 1st and 2nd grade Ball advancement weight: 85 lbs. Age: Cannot turn 9 before June 1 of current season. Length of quarters: 10-minute clock Junior Division Division name: Junior (10&U) 3rd and 4th grade Ball advancement weight: 110 lbs. Age: Cannot turn 11 before June 1 of current season Length of quarters: 10-minute clock Senior Division Division name: Senior (12&U) 5th and 6th grade Ball advancement weight: 130 lbs. Age: Cannot turn 13 before June 1 of current season Length of quarters: 10-minute clock
FIELDS All Division fields: 100 yards long 10 yard end zone 3 yard extra point line – 15 yards in length at each end
RULES In all divisions, extra points shall be scored: one point for running and two points for passing. .In all divisions, the time between the second and third quarter (half time) shall be ten minutes. Each quarter shall be ten minutes.
All games shall be played under Ohio High School Athletic Association rules unless otherwise superseded or specified by PYAA football rules. . All division teams will announce punts and have the ball moved forward 25 yards.
OVERTIME RULES The team that wins the toss or the team that elects to be on offense will start the ball on their own respective yard line as described under Ohio High School Athletic Association game rules. Each team will have an offensive possession starting on the opponent’s 10-yard line. If a score takes place from the 10-yard line, the opposing team receives an opportunity to answer the score. If the score is answered equal to the opposing team’s score including the extra point conversion the game ends in a tie. This applies to the regular season only. In the event of a tie, each team receives A point in the league standings. If the teams are tied after their series from the 10-yard line, each team will receive a possession from the opponent’s 5-yard line. This process is completed from the 5-yard line until a winner is determined. The Picktown Gridiron Classic board reserves the right to shorten halftime to 5 minutes if they feel games are running behind. This will be conveyed by the referees prior to halftime of the game (s) in question. Both head coaches will be notified if there is a reduction in the normal 10 minute halftime of that particular game.
DIVISION GAME RULES Mini Division To start each half, the team that wins the toss or the team that elects to be on offense will start with the ball on their own 35-yard line. No kick-offs. In the mini division, the snapper (center) may grip the ball and adjust the long axis parallel to the line of scrimmage. If the officials move the ball forward 20 yards they may not place the ball inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. Once the offensive team breaks the huddle neither the offensive or defensive coach can give verbal instructions or move a player. If a coach violates this rule a five-yard penalty and warning will be given. A second offense will result in a 15-yard personal foul and on the third offense the violating team is penalized 15 yards and the coach is ejected. Junior & Senior Division There will be no live kick-offs. The defensive team may rush a maximum of nine players. No defensive player can hit the center until he has reached an upright position.
APPLICATION (Please fill out and return this application with payment) TEAM NAME:
COACH NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
EMAIL:
Name of League you participate in:
Payment: Make Certified Checks/Money Order Payable to PYAA Football for $300 – Checks will be deposited prior to the tournament. (Personal Checks will not be accepted) Send Application and Payments to:
PYAA Football 392 Courtland Drive. Pickerington, OH 43147 [email protected]
Application Conditions: Birth Certificates and report card are required for each player (Any player who does not a valid birth certificate will not be allowed to play in the tournament) All rosters must be reviewed and approved by the PYAA Football tournament Director. Weigh-Ins will be scheduled before your first game and will count for the entire tournament (If a player does not meet the weight requirements they will play on the offensive line). There is no restriction on defensive weights. A player over ball carrying weight cannot run or advance the ball. The following items must be completed and turned into the Tournament Directors one week prior to the start of the tournament game: Team Roster Birth Certificates and Report Cards for each player on roster Code of Conduct/Waivers for each parent and child PYAA Football has the right to refuse any team and/or player. Any team found to have any ineligible players on their roster will not be allowed to participate and will not receive a refund of their registration fee. Metal cleats/spikes are not permitted. Tinted Visors are not permitted (Clear Visors are permitted) A team can have a maximum of 4 coaches on the sideline during game time If payment has not been received, then the team is not permitted to play By signing below, you have read and agreed to the tournament rules and Application conditions: Signature X_ Print Name:
Roster Team Name/Division:
/
Player Name
#
DOB
Age
Weight
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 The league President of your youth football league MUST sign below to validate that all players on your roster are age eligible (you will not be able to play without a signature from your President. PRINTED NAME OF PRESIDENT
Name of League/President Phone/President Email Address I hereby confirm that the roster above are all age eligible based on review of each players birth certificate.
X Signature of President
CODE OF CONDUCT and WAIVER (All Coaches and Parents Must Read and Sign!) All commissioners, coaches, players, parents, and spectators will conduct themselves in a distinguished, well-mannered character. “The Code of Conduct Standards” is displaying fairness, respect, consideration of others, moral character ethical behavior, and good sportsmanship. If a player or coach is removed from a game because of his/her behavior, the game officials shall notify the league PYAA Football President or a Board of Trustee member. Any player or coach that is ejected from a game will not be able to participate in the remainder of the tournament. If a parent or spectator is asked to leave the premises, a report shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees for appropriate action. If the parent or spectator can be identified with a team and refuses to leave the premises, the coaches of said team will be told that the parent or spectator’s refusal to leave the premises will result in a forfeiture of the game. If he/she does not leave, the game will be forfeited. SECTION 2 – CODE OF ETHICS
Coaches are to place the emotional and physical well being of players ahead of personal desires. Coaches will lead by example, demonstrating fair play and good sportsmanship. Coaches will provide a safe and healthy playing environment. This means a drug fee, tobacco free, and alcohol free environment. Coaches will treat all others with respect regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or abilities. Coaches will not use profanity, abusive language, derogatory statement, and/or gestures. Waiver
All Parents have read and agreed to the “CODE of CONDUCT and Waiver” by signing below: Player/ # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Player Name
Parent/Legal Guardian Name Printed
Signature of Legal Guardian
Date
