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Rules
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Common
Playing Rules
Beneath are the "Common Playing Rules"
for the Turkey Day Classic "Battle of Cobb
County":
1. All games will consist of four (4) equal right
(8) minute quarters each.
2. Each player will be weighed in prior to being
allowed to participate in there first game. Once
the initial weight is determined, no additional
weigh-ins will be required. A visual check of each
player will be made prior to every game to ensure
that the proper ankle bracelet is in place. If a
player loses his ankle bracelet, that player must
be re-registered before being allowed to participate
in a game. The coach or team mom must have all registration
paperwork present and available at each game.
3. Extra points are awarded as follow: 2 points
for kicks and 1 point for a pass or a run.
4. The Flyweight, Bantamweight. Lightweight, and
Welterweight Divisions an allowed one coach on the
field during regular game play. That coach is restricted
from interfering in any manner of play. If officials
determine that a coach interferes, that coach will
be ejected from the field of play for the duration
of that game and his team forfeit's the right to
have a coach on the field for the remainder of the
game. Starting at age 10 and above will have live kick offs and punts. Radio headsets will be allowed on the field by coaches.
5. A running clock will be utilized in any game
in which any team is behind by 25 points. The clock
will not be stopped until the point difference becomes
less than 25 points.
6. There will be no smoking, chewing tobacco, or
alcohol use on the sidelines before, during, or
after the games. Officials will assets an unsportsmanlike
conduct penalty for any violation and the person
will be ejected from the playing field.
7. Anyone found to be under the influence of drugs
or alcohol will be ejected from the tournament and
will not be allowed at any field.
8. If any player, coach, or spectator is ejected
by a referee, field representative, or security
personnel, the ejection will be for the remainder
of that game add continue through the next game.
9. The Flyweight, Bantamweight, Lightweight and
Welterweight Divisions will use the Wilson K-2 football
or its equivalent. The Middleweight, Cruiserweight
and Heavyweight Divisions will use the Wilson TDY/TDJ
football or its equivalent. The game officials will
determine if a football meets the equivalent criteria.
10. Attempts to use ineligible players or gross
team unsportsmanship will not be tolerated. A board
of officials will be convened to handle such matters
to include ejection of the offending team for the
tournament Head coaches are responsible for the
actions of their staff, players and fans.
11. All tie games will be decided by current Georgia
High School rules.
12. Any topics not discussed are covered by the
Georgia High School Association and Rules.
13. The Turkey Day Classic Staff must have access
to the "team book" for each teams respective
league at least on notarized liability contract,
a valid birth certificate from either the States
Division of Vital Statistics or a Birth Certificate
from the Federal Government or Military and a current
photograph taken within the last 6 months of the
player attached to the contract before the may participate,
Records of Birth from a hospital will not be accepted
as appropriate identification.
14. A player must have participated in your league
or regulated youth football at their respective age to play in this tournament
Proof from your league in the form of a contract
or other league identification is required before
play begins and will be strictly enforced.
15. Players may only participate in one age and weight
division. Once registered for a particular division,
no switching or changing will be allowed.
16. Teams that are playing in the unlimited divisions will play under these rules. Any players that are over the designated weight of the ball carrier will receive an orange sticker. Any player with an orange sticker cannot advance a fumble, interception or a muff. The whistle will be blown dead if an orange sticker gains possession.
17. Player of any weight may kick on extra points but not advance the ball if play gets muffed.
18. Players in unlimited weights on defense can't play end or off of the line. Players over the weight of the ball carriers have to play line only.
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