D1 Nation presents Michigan Mega Bowl November 11-13

Coaches :

Welcome to the Michigan Mega Bowl. Here is some information to make your experience enjoyable. This a National Qualifier , the top two teams in each age group will recieve Automatic Bids to our D1 National Championships Dec 16-19 in Atlanta. Winning teams will also be included in our National Rankings; This email will supercede all previous communications.

1. Schedule:  Will be posted on this link - click here .  Please ask your parents and all your coaches to download the app . Any changes or updates will be made on the app.  The first draft of the schedule will drop November 2, after registration closes on the 1st.    We will have a coaches Zoom Call November 2nd . Each team will need to have a representative on the call -  Zoom Link 

2.  Roster:   Rosters must be added to the Roster Management form no later than November 9th .  We will email out a copy ... No exceptions

3.  Team Check-in -  We will check in each team 1 hour prior to your first game. All players must be present . You must have a copy of your team book with all ID present.  We only accept State ID , Passport, and or National Sports ID -click here .  Each player will recieve a wrist band which must be worn the entire weekend.  We will give each coaching staff 8 wristbands - 6 for coaches .. 2 for dedicated chain crew.  

4.  Venues -  Total Sports Complex  Main Venue- (3 Turf. 1 indoor , 2 outdoor)  Loacted @ 30990 Wixom Road , Wixom ,MI  
Plymouth High School (1 Turf Statium) - 8400 N Beck Road , Canton , MI 48187

5.  Admission-  Tickets will be made available when the schedule is released
Friday
Free for toddlers 6 & under
$10 for youth 7-14 pays for all games
$20  In Advance ,pays for all games

$50 Weekend Pass - Three day Weekend Passes will be made available .  Must be purchased by Friday November 11 

Saturday:
Free for toddlers 6 & under
$10 for youth 7-14 pays for all games
$20  In Advance, pays for all games

Sunday:
Free for toddlers 6 & under
$10 for youth 7-14 pays for all games
$20  In Advance for all others, pays for all games
Format:  2 GG , Bracket play 

Awards:
Gold Champions recieve Championship Trophy , MVP Banners, Golden Tickets ...Automatic Bid to D1 Nationals Dec 16-19


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 team is 15 minutes late game will be forfeited.

TOURNAMENT RULES
Game time is game time: If team is 15 minutes late game will be forfeited.


6U/7U - 8 minute quarters , 3 time outs per half , Clock stops on change of possession , incomplete passes and time-outs. 1 Coach allowed on field

- Kick-offs only
- No Punts - Punts will be walked off 35 yds from line of scrimmage
- Extra points - Running 1pt , Throwing 2 pts
- Mercy Rule: After 20pt lead - Game will turn into running clock
MERCY RULE -NO BLITZING or LINING UP OVER CENTER.

8U - 8 minute quarters , 3 time outs per half , Clock stops on change of possession , incomplete passes and time-outs. No Coach’s allowed on the field.

- Kick offs- Yes - Punts - Yes - no live rush
- 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 , 3 time outs per half , Clock stops on change of possession , incomplete passes and time-outs.
- All teams will perform kick offs and live punts.

Overtime - In case of overtime , Ball will be placed on the 20 yd line. Each team will have the opportunity to advance the ball and score. (EACH TEAM HAS 4 PLAYS ONLY ... Should a penalty occur , then the penalty will be marked off and the play will count as a down... Last play cannot end on a defensive penalty)

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 event 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.

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. you will not be issued a wrist band

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.  GAME WILL BE CANCELED - SCORE IN PLACE

Thank you
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