D1-Louisiana 5th ANNUAL BATTLE ON THE BAYOU Preseason Qualifier

Description

D1 National Qualifier for D1 National Championship in Dallas, TX, December 13-16, 2024.

• League
• All teams
• Boys: 14U-8U
• Ability: Elite/Competitive
• $150.00 entry fee
• 2 game guarantee
• Exposure Certified

General Information

Welcome to the Battle on the Bayou-D1 National Qualifier! 
Super Regional champions will receive bids to compete in the National Youth Football Championships (NYFC) December 13-16, 2024 in Dallas, TX.

We have 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. This state tournament, which consists of top teams from around the country, guarantees two (2) games over this exciting weekend. Teams will compete in (age only) brackets. (This is an unlimited weight tournament.)
Age brackets are as follows: 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. 

The time has finally come to leave the polling behind and EARN your national ranking!
Email: d1nationLA@gmail.com
Ph: 318-834-9421

DIV 1 and REC DIVISION

NSID REQUIRED. 

ORIGINAL ROSTER - 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 ALL D1 NATION HARD COPY ID'S ALL PLAYERS MUST BE PRESENT - PLAYERS CANNOT BE ADDED AFTER THE FIRST GAME. PLAYERS MUST PRESENT THEIR D1 NATION HARD COPY ID. NO EXCEPTION!!

GAME TIME IS GAME TIME! (14 MIN GRACE PERIOD!) - FAILURE TO SHOW UP ON TIME WILL RESULT IN FORFEIT ... DO NOT CALL US!!!

Ages 8U - 14U

Games: Two Game Guarantee during Cross Play Weekends 

TOURNAMENT RULES

High School Rules . Clock stops on all regular football situations
Clock will start ON THE READY WHISTLE after:

a) Out of Bounds
b) Incomplete passes
c) First downs
d) Penalties

Clock will start ON THE SNAP (1st Touch)

a) Scores
b) Change of Possession
c) Time outs

Game time is game time: If the 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 are allowed on field
- Kick-offs
- 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 only
- 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 Special teams

Overtime - In case of overtime, ball will be placed on the 10 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 5yd and each team has 4 plays to score. If the game ends in another tie, the final overtime will be determined by penetration.

Mercy Rule: After 20pt lead - Game will turn into running clock

Age Eligibility: All players must appear on the official league roster in order to participate. League age requirements take precedent. All players must wear wrist bands issued at certification through the entire weekend.

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 Attire:
Coach’s must have on Team issued shirts or spirit wear. No t-shirts, wife beaters or flip flops allowed.

Coach Pass:
Coaches must have on Coach's 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 six (6) wristbands only, which includes two (2) wristbands for Chain Personnel.

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

Daily Admission
Friday: $15/Day Per Person Ages 13+
$25 Weekend Pass Ages 13+
$10/Day Per Person Ages 7-12
Ages 6 & Under-FREE
Saturday: $15/Day Per Person Ages 13+
$10/Day Per Person Ages 7-12
Ages 6 & Under-FREE