2nd Annual Garden State Pre-Season Classic

Description

Nation Qualifier for D1 Nation NYFC National Championships December 18-20 in Atlanta , GA. Teams must qualify at a qualifying event in order to participate in Nationals. All teams must be SPORTSCERT/NSID

• Tournament
• All teams
• Boys: 14U-6U
• Ability: Elite/Competitive
• $275.00 entry fee
• 2 game guarantee
• Exposure Certified

General Information

Welcome to the NYFC National Championships . The Gauntlet Play-off Series will consist of National Qualifiers located in some of the Nations Football Hotbeds such as OH, TN, MO ,GA , SC, AL ,PA, IN, NY , IL ,KY

Super Regional champions will receive bids to compete in the National Youth Football Championships(NYFC) December 18-20 in Atlanta , 

THE GAUNTLET CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES - NYFC SUPER REGIONAL TOURNAMENT DATES 


SUPER REGIONAL WINNERS QUALIFY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NYFC CHAMPIONSHIPS DEC 20-22 

We has assembled one of the nation’s strongest youth football scouting teams which is proud to present the nation’s first pre-season ranking youth football tournament. There will be multiple opportunities for teams to compete in this prestigious National Preseason Tournament in August. This national tournament which consist of top teams from around the country, guarantees (3) three games over this exciting weekend. Teams will compete in (age only) brackets, this is an unlimited weight tournament. Age brackets are as follows: 5u, 6u, 7u, 8u, 9u, 10u, 11u, 12u, 13u & 14u teams will play for the top rankings in their respective age divisions in the nation. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare your team for a championship season by competing against the best of the best. 

All championship games will be broadcasted nationally, via live stream on D1 Nation Sports Network The time has finally come to leave the polling behind and EARN your national ranking! For more information email d1nation@yahoo.com 404-454-2919

AGE GROUPS  5U-14U  

DIV 1 and REC DIVISION


IMPORTANT-MUST READ!!!!
    

ORIGINAL ROSTER - ORIGINAL ROSTER ONLY... EACH ROSTER MUST HAVE AN OFFICIAL LEAGUE STAMP.   

CERTIFICATION  -   ALL TEAMS WILL CERTIFY  1 HR PRIOR TO FIRST GAME . TEAMS MUST HAVE OFFICIAL STAMPED LEAGUE ROSTER  WITH BIRTH CERTIFICATES OR STATE ID.   ALL PLAYERS MUST BE PRESENT - PLAYERS CANNOT BE ADDED AFTER THE FIRST GAME.. PLAYERS WILL BE ISSUED WRISTBANDS THAT MUST BE KEPT ON THROUGH OUT TOURNAMENT ...NO EXCEPTIONS

ALL TEAMS MUST LOAD THERE ROSTER IN THE ROSTER SECTION.

GAME TIME IS GAME TIME -  FAILURE TO SHOW UP ON TIME WILL RESULT IN FORFEIT ... DO NOT CALL US !!!



Championship Day Admission: Adults:  $10   Children $5  

Ages 5u -14u

Games:  Pool Play - Single Elimination Brackets 

1st and Second Place Trophies in all brackets !!!

TOURNAMENT RULES
Game time is game time:  If team is 15 minutes late game will be forfeited.
   
5U/6U - 8 minute quarters , 2 time outs per half , Clock stops on change of possession , incomplete passes and time-outs. Coaches allowed on field
- Kick-offs  
- No Punts -  Punts will be walked off 20yds from line of scrimmage
- Extra points - Running 1pt  , Throwing 2 pts
- Defensive players cannot line up over center
- Mercy Rule:  After 20pt lead -  Game will turn into running clock  -  MERCY RULE -NO BLITZING or LINING UP OVER CENTER.


7U- 8U - 8 minute quarters , 2 time outs per half , Clock stops on change of possession , incomplete passes and time-outs. No Coach’s allowed on the field.
- Kick offs and Punts are mandatory
- Extra points - Running 1pt  , Throwing 2 pts
- Defensive players cannot line-up over center
- Mercy Rule:  After 20pt lead -  Game will turn into running clock  - Mercy rule no blitz


9U-14U -10 minute quarters , 2 time outs per half , Clock stops on change of possession , incomplete passes and time-outs.  

- All teams will perform kick offs and punts.

Overtime -   In case of overtime  , Ball will be placed on the 20 yd line.  Each team will have the oppotunity to advance the ball and score. Should one team score and the opposing team is stopped, then the team that scored wins.   If both teams score the same amount of points , then the ball is placed on 10yd and each team has 4 plays to score.  If the game ends in another tie , then the final overtime will be determined by penetration.
Mercy Rule:  After 20pt lead -  Game will turn into running clock
  
Age Eligibility:  All players must on official league roster in order to participate.  League age requirements take precedent. All players must wear  wrist bands issued at certification. 
   
Weight:  Weight is unlimited for this tournament.
 
Uniforms:Each team must have a home and away jersey.Home Team- White ,Visitors - Dark.
 
Code of Conduct:
Coach’s Conduct:
We expect coaches to behave professionally.  Any verbal or personal attacks on referees or staff will not be tolerated.  Coaches will be issued one warning.  After the initial warning , the coach in question will be expelled from the competition and will not be allowed to coach the next game.
Coach’s Dress:
Coach’s must have on Team issued shirts or spirit wear.  No t-shirts, wife beaters  or flip flops allowed.


Coach’s Passes
Coaches must have on Coaches passes to be on the sideline.  Head coach will be issued wrist bands at registration. Wristbands must be worn the entire weekend.  All coaches must be signed in.  We will only issue wristbands once.   Each team will be issued 6 wristbands only.
 
Parents/Fans


Parents are not allowed on playing field ,  Any team violating this rule , will be issued a 15yd penalty at the 1st warning.  2nd warning , Head Coach will be removed from the game.