TOURNAMENT & DIVISION RULES
Get game-day ready with the official rules and guidelines for the Brickhouse Classic.
From team requirements to scoring formats, field conduct, and tie-breaker procedures, everything you need to compete with confidence is outlined here.
Please review carefully to ensure fair play and a great tournament experience for all participants.
14 years old as of July 1st of current year.
Max Weight: UNLIMITED
Field Length: 100 yards
Game time: (2) 20 minute half's with running clock. 3 timeouts per half, each team. Teams will only switch sides of the field at half time.
Game ball: TDS football. One will be provided by Tournament officials if you don’t have one.
FHSAA SCORING, BLOCKING AND TACKLING.
12 years old as of July 1st of current year.
Max Weight: UNLIMITED.
Field length: 100 yards
Game time: (2) 20 minute half's with running clock. 3 timeouts per half, each team. Teams will only switch sides of the field at half time.
Game ball: TDY football. One will be provided by Tournament officials if you do not have one.
FHSAA RULES ON BLOCKING AND TACKLING.
10 years old as of July 1st of current year.
Max Weight: UNLIMITED
Field length: 100 yards
Game time: (2) 20 minute half's with running clock. 3 timeouts per half, each team. Teams will only switch sides of the field at half time.
Game ball: TDJ football. Ball will be provided by Tournament officials if you do not have one.
BLITZING IS ALLOWED.
8 years old as of July 1st of current year
Max Weight: UNLIMITED
Field length: 100 yards
Game time: (2) 20 minute half's with running clock. 3 timeouts per half, each team. Teams will only switch sides of the field at half time.
Game ball: K-2 football. Ball will be provided by Tournament officials if you do not have one.
Nose guards are in full effect, but must be in 3-point or 4-point stance.
NO BLITZING (REFEREE DISCRETION) All linemen from tackle to tackle must be in a 3 or 4 point stance. Linebackers must line up 2 yards from the point of the football. Crossing this barrier before the ball is snapped will result in a 5-yard penalty. Delay of game
NO COACHES ON THE FIELD.
6 years old as of July 1st of current year.
Max Weight: UNLIMITED
Field length: 100 yards; Ball will be spotted at the 25yd line to start an opening drive. (i.e. Start of each half or after a touchdown)
Game time: (2) 20 minute half's with running clock. 3 timeouts per half, each team. Game allowance 60 minutes. Teams will only switch sides of the field at half time.
Game ball: K-2 ball will be provided by Tournament officials if you do not have one.
1st Down: 4 downs/10 yards to keep possession turnover on downs will accrue in tournament play.
Nose guards are in full effect, but must be in 3-point or 4-point stance.
NO BLITZING (REFEREE DISCRETION): All Lineman from tackle to tackle must be in a 3 or 4 point stance. Linebackers must be lined up at least 2 yards from the point of the football. Crossing this barrier before the ball is snapped will result in a 5yd penalty. Delay of game
Coach: Only 1 coach from each team can be on the field during the game. Coaches cannot make adjustments with their players after the QB engages with the center. All Coaches must be 7 yards behind the play.