2007 Texas Youth Bowl Jamboree

WE NEED YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR THE KIDS!!!!!

NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOT PAID FOR IN THE REGISTRATION FEES.

Dear Parents,

Please buy or sell tickets to or for your family members, friends, co-workers, children, everyone. These tickets are at a great discount. Also, we need sponsors, both private and business to make this happen. It is up to each individual team to raise the necessary funds and sell the necessary tickets.

Thanks and God Bless!

*******************From the Jamboree Officials**************

The Official Texas Youth Bowl Jamboree will be hosting its 5^th Annual Labor Day Classic on September           at Texas Stadium. This weekend will be filled with fun   and a good family atmosphere foro our football players and cheerleaders. The ages groups that will be playing   are Flag 5-6, 1A tackle 7-8, 2A tackle 9-10, 3A tackle 11-12. We will be giving out M.V.P trophies to one player from each team, and player trophies will be issued to every athlete participating in the bowl games.

2007 registration fee is $300 per team, plus each team is required to sell 25 official Dallas Cowboys vs. TBA game tickets for $__each, for (Date TBA), kickoff time 7pm @ Texas Stadium. These tickets can be sold to anyone of your choice, parents, players, coaches, etc.

Registration fees of $300 and Dallas Cowboys game tickets money are due on are Before (Date TBA). All game tickets will be mailed out to each team on (Date TBA).

Each Team has the option to play 1 or 2 games..

Gate Fee: 2-Day pass $8, single day admission $5

Official Jamboree T-Shirts: $10 each (will be sold at the stadium)

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All Teams will play two bowl games, if they choose

DIVISIONS:

“FLAG” (AGES 4-6) No Weight Limit

‘1A’ (AGES 7-8) TACKLE MAX. OFFENSIVE BACK WEIGHT 100LBS

‘2A’ (AGES 9-10) TACKLE MAX. OFFENSIVE BACK WEIGHT 120LBS

‘3A’ (AGES 11-12) TACKLE MAX. OFFENSIVE BACK WEIGHT 140LBS



Prizes: All teams will receive

- Team Trophy

- Individual Player Trophies

Only the 1^st Eight Teams in each division will be accepted
* Each team will have a game MVP & receive trophy

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Texas Youth Bowl Jamboree

Rules & Regulations

(Limited Registration)

Flag (ages 4-6) No Weight Limit

‘A’ (ages 7-8) Max Offense Back Weight 95lbs

‘AA’ (ages 9-10) Max Offense Back Weight 115lbs

‘AAA’ (ages 11-12) Max Offense Back Weight 135lbs

***No Weight Limit for Offense or Defensive Lineman***

All Players over the Max Offensive Back Weight will be marked as an X-man

All X-man players will have a black X taped to back of Helmet

Game Clock:

·         All Games will consist of four (4) quarters. Each quarter will be ten (10) minute running clock w/ a 15-minute half time.   In case the case the ball is out of bounds or on incomplete passes, clock will stop and be restarted once the referee as spots the ball and blows the whistle. The last 2 minutes of the second half, the clock will stop on everything such as, incomplete passes, out of bounds and penalties, and will not start again until the ball is snapped.

·         Bowl Games will not end in a tie. Both teams will go into overtime. Ball will be placed on the 10-yard line, and each team will have four plays to score.

·         UIL Format

Scoring:

·         A Touchdown is worth 6 points, and extra point (run or pass = 1 point) kick = 2 points

Center Protection:

·         All Tournament levels will have the center protected on declared punts, field goals, and extra points. Rushing will only be allowed in gaps on either side of center at all times.

X-Man Rules:

·         An X-Man can only play the offensive positions of center, guard, or tackle. He can also act as kicker or punter as long as he abides by the punting and kicking rules outlined herein. He may not be in a position that would otherwise make him an eligible receiver.

·         An X-Man can line up in the tight end position but is not an eligible receiver.

·         An X-Man may line up at any position on the defense, but cannot advance the ball either by running or passing it. In the event that an X-man takes possession of the football (e.g. recovered fumble, intercepted pass, received kick etc.)

·         The ball is declared dead at the point.

Punting:

·         An X-man can punt the ball. However if an X-man is acting as punter he must punt the ball. In the event that he does not punt the ball, but rather tries to advance the ball beyond the line of scrimmage by running, passing, handing or pitching to a teammate, the ball will be declared dead at the line of scrimmage with a loss of down.

Special “A” Punting:

·         A team cannot rush the punter. If they do, they will be given a five (5) yard penalty with a replay of the down. The punting team must stay in position until the ball is punted.

Blocking Rules:

*Crack back blocking is allowed, but has to be above the waist. There will be no blocking below the waist at any time.

Time Outs:

·         Each team will have two time outs per half; in the case of overtime each team will be awarded one timeout.

Bench Area:

·         The Bench Area is reserved for participating players and team coaches (not to exceed six (6) per team). Five (5) coaches and one water boy.

·         All coaches and water boy must have sideline pass to enter sideline area. Security will be at checkpoint of each sideline at all games.

·         The general vicinity of the playing field will be clear except for the presence of ambulance, stadium security personnel and conference officials. All spectators, including players from other teams, shall view the game from roped areas or bleachers.

·         The first violation of required pass will result in a warning being issued to the head coach of the team involved. The Second violation and all subsequent violations in the same game shall result in a ten (10) yard penalty.

·         If any individual continually refuses to abide by this rule, it is the home organizations responsibility to contact whatever municipal, or law enforcement agency necessary to have the individual removed from the premises.

Time between Plays:

·         Once the ball is marked ready for play, the offensive team has a maximum of 30 seconds to snap the ball.

Uniforms:

·         All Players must be uniformed the same.

All Teams are Guaranteed 2 Games, if they choose

Complete the registration form completely and hand it in

$300 registration fee.

Registration Deadline is

(Date TBA)

“No Exceptions” Final Roster & Registration fees & ticket money is due on (Date TBA)