The following information is enclosed: RULES AND REGULATIONS ROSTER FORM REGISTRATION FORM

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1 March 30, 2018 Dear Sponsor/Coach: On behalf of the San Benito Parks & Recreation Department, I would like to extend to you a personal invitation to participate in the th Annual Summer Jr. High 7 on 7 Football League, scheduled to begin Tuesday June 5th, 2018, at 5:30 PM. A mandatory coach s meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018, at 6:30 PM at the San Benito Parks & Recreation Department. The following information is enclosed: FACT SHEET RULES AND REGULATIONS ROSTER FORM REGISTRATION FORM The registration deadline has been set for May 4, 2018, at 4:00 PM. Please pay in person at our office located at 143 S. Reagan St. If you have any questions, please call or We look forward to your participation. Respectfully, Arturo Garza III Director, Parks & Recreation City of San Benito 143 S. Reagan St. San Benito, Texas Phone: (956) Cell: (956)

2 SAN BENITO RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUMMER 7 on 7 Jr. HIGH FOOTBALL LEAGUE FACT SHEET LEAGUE DATE: June 5, 2018 BEGINNING TIME: :30 PM DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: May 4 th, :00 PM LOCATION: Bobby Morrow Stadium 2025 La Palma St San Benito, Texas LEAGUE DIRECTORS: Sal Mendoza Recreation Supervisor ENTRY FEE: $25.00 per Player AGE CLASSIFICATION: Sept. 1 st is the age cutoff AWARDS: st Place Trophies & Medals

3 SAN BENITO PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 7 on 7 FOOTBALL LEAGUE RULES AND REGULATIONS ELIGIBILITY: - JR. HIGH LEAGUE - Participants must be between the ages of years of age. Sept. 1 st is the cutoff date. - Any player who is in question about their eligibility must provide an original birth certificate, identification card, or driver s license and must also provide an official school report card to the Recreation Supervisor. NO copies will be accepted. - All participants must pay a $25 league fee to the San Benito Parks and Recreation Department office. NO participants will be added the last week of the season. Participants can be added prior to last week but ONLY if there is an official team shirt available to issue out to the participant. If there is no shirt to issue out, then no one can be added to the team. 1. Field Dimensions: - Field Length--45 yards long - Field Width--160 feet (60 feet to hash mark, 40 feet between) - End Zone--10 yards deep 2. Starting the game: - A central timekeeper will be designated. All games will begin and end on this persons instructions. He will also announce the time remaining at the 10, 5, and 2 minute mark - NO PLAYER WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE WITHOUT LEAGUE SHIRTS which will be provided by the San Benito Parks & Recreation Dept. LEAGUE UNIFORMS CAN NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM DURING THE LEAGUE SEASON. Participants must leave the league uniform as is. Participants will be

4 asked to purchase another shirt, if available, or will not be allowed to play the remainder of the summer league, NO EXCEPTIONS! - Ball always placed on right hash mark when at the 45-yard line. 3. Moving the ball. - No kicking/punting. - Field is marked at 15-yard intervals with cones/yard markers. (3 first downs without a penalty would result in touchdown). - Possession always begins at the 45-yard line at the right hash. - Offenses always move in the same direction - NO PASSER MAY RUN WITH THE BALL. ALL PASSES MUST BE FORWARD. (A pass caught behind the Line of Scrimmage must be forward) 4. Special Rules - No blocking. - Receiver/Ball carrier is legally down when touched below the neck with one or both hands. (Excessive force by shoving, pushing, or striking a blow will be penalized by automatic first down and 5 yards. Expulsion of a player(s) if ruled unsportsmanlike & flagrant). - Fumbles are dead balls at the spot with the last team retaining possession. A muffed snap is not a fumble/dead ball. The 4.0 second count remains in affect on snaps. - Each team will have 25 seconds to snap the ball once it has been marked ready for play; delay of game penalty will be a 5 yard penalty; consecutive or pattern delay of game will result in loss of down and 5 yard penalty. - The QB is allowed 4.0 seconds to throw the ball. The Official timekeeper starts a stopwatch on the snap of the ball from center and stops the watch as soon as the QB releases the ball. If a quarterback tee is used, the automatic timer will start and a buzzer will sound once the 4.0 seconds expires. If release is under 4.0 seconds, the play goes on. If the timekeeper sees that the clock has exceeded 4.0 seconds, he waits until the play is over (the play is not blown dead),

5 then brings the ball back to the original line of scrimmage with loss of down. (The timekeeper will be an official or coach from a team that is not playing) Game manager - placed on the 50 yd. line to keep score for his/her field (both games) and to assist with crowd/player control. (This may be a coach) - Defensive Pass Interference will be a spot foul (1st down at the spot). - Responsibility to avoid contact is with the defense. There will be NO chucking, or deliberate bumping or grabbing. These actions will result in a "tack on" penalty at the end of the play (5-yard penalty). - Offensive pass interference is the same as NCAA rules. - Interceptions may be returned ("no blocking" rule applies). If an interception is returned beyond the 45-yard line (the offensive origination point) it is a touchdown and point after attempt should ensue. Offensive team is responsible for retrieving and returning the ball to the previous spot or the new scrimmage spot. Clock does not stop and any delay by offense in retrieving and returning the ball TO THE REFEREE will result in a delay of game and will be a 5-yard penalty from the succeeding spot. - The offensive center is not an eligible receiver (teams must have a center). The center is responsible for establishing the succeeding spot as designated by the Referee. - The quarterback or designated player for each offensive team will be responsible for setting or re-positioning the football stand at the line of scrimmage. - No taunting or "trash talking". (5-yard penalty & expulsion if flagrant or repeated). - The offense must gain at least 15 yards in the first 3 or less plays or the defense takes over. (There is no kicking). Four down territory occurs only after offense proceeds to or inside the 15-yard line cone (third quadrant). - The field captain and/or quarterback may request the amount of time left in the game from the officials at any time officials will be expected to give the correct time. - 3 players must be on the line of scrimmage ex. Center and two receivers. If less than 3, illegal formation will be called. - It is suggested that each player play a minimum of 15 minutes per game to ensure that each player will develop his skills, teamwork, team sportsmanship, and have fun. 5. Scoring: - 6 points for TD, 1 point for PAT from 3 yard line, 2 point PAT from 10 yard line (interception on PAT is dead ball).

6 Official score is kept by field referee and game manager. 6. Tie Breaker: - After coin flip to determine first possession, teams will alternate 4 down series from the 15-yard line. A winner is determined when one team scores during its possession and the other does not. If a second overtime period is necessary, each team must then go for two points on the conversion attempts. 7. Time: - 20 minute halves (continuous clock for each half--see: "starting the game"). - No time outs. (EXCEPTION: Injuries. Both games on the field will halt until player(s) can be removed as soon as safety dictates). - 5-minute half-time/5 minutes between games. - 7 on 7 league/tournaments require that all games start/end at the same time. If a team(s) are late and cannot start when the tournament officially starts, they will begin play with whatever time is left on the league/tournament clock. (Not to exceed 10 minutes of 1st half. Forfeit will occur after 10 minutes of the 1st half) IT IS IMPERATIVE TO KEEP TO THE LEAGUE/TOURNAMENT TIME SCHEDULE. Teams must be on site and ready to play when scheduled.*must have 7 players to start, but can end with less than 7. Injury time outs may reduce the amount of time between halves and/or between games to maintain the game schedules. 8. Secondary Coverages: - Cover 1 (man free), Cover 2, Cover 3 & Cover 4 (quarter-quarter halves, or straight quarters) 9. Team Rosters - Players: Maximum of 15 players per team. Minimum of 10 players. 10. Officials: (2)--Referee; Field judge.

7 11. Coaches: - *No High School coach/middle School coach may serve as a coach or stand with the team on the sideline. - Each team must have a coach accompany it to any/all events to serve as a school Administrator on duty for their particular team(s). This individual is responsible for the ACTION OF THOSE REPRESENTING HIS SCHOOL! 12. FORFEITS: (Need 7 to start, after 10 min., don t have 7, team will forfeit) - Officials are required to start games on schedule. Any player that comes in late must report to the scorekeeper, no exceptions! - Teams with three forfeits will be automatically withdrawn from the league. No refunds requests will be granted. - Should a player/coach be ejected from the game, or asked to leave the city/school grounds by an official, the player has one minute to leave the playing field and two minutes to leave the facility. Failure to leave the facility will result in a forfeit of his team s game. - The use of ineligible players will result in a forfeit. The following will constitute an ineligible player: 1. Player not of legal age. 2. Player not on official team roster. 3. Player playing under assumed name. 4. Player who has been suspended and has not been reinstated. 13. PROTESTS: - Protests WILL NOT be accepted on any judgement call by an official. - Eligibility protests must be presented to the San Benito Parks and Recreation Department in writing within 24 hours after completion of the game in question, on weekend games is next business day. - Protests on team s won/loss record will be thoroughly investigated by the league director. - Eligibility protest will be investigated by The San Benito Parks and Recreation Department and will rule at its discretion. Only Coaches and Assistant Coaches will be allowed to request an eligibility protest. 14. OFFICIALS: - Officials have the final authority on all matters concerning league play. Officials WILL NOT accept abusive language or rough play and may forfeit games at any time.

8 15. SPECIAL RULES: Food and soft/sport drinks are NOT allowed. Concession stand will be available. NO soft/sport drinks, food or gum are permitted in the field area. Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages will be allowed on city/school grounds. Anyone playing under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drug will be suspended and be reported to the police department. Repeat violations will result in an indefinite suspension. Fighting will result in the suspension of all participants involved from the league or play-off, regardless of the aggressor. - Games may be postponed if deemed necessary by the San Benito Parks and Recreation Department. Make-up games will be played at the discretion of the league director. The City of San Benito Parks and Recreation Department has the final authority on deciding rule interpretations. 16. LEAGUE TOURNAMENT (If scheduling time is allowable): - Standings will be determined by won/loss record for the purpose of seeding for the league tournament. - The league tournament will determine the league champion, regardless of the team won/loss record.

9 SPORTSMANSHIP 1. Any player/coach/spectator involved in a fight will be automatically ejected from the game and will be suspended for a minimum of one game. If the incident is serious, the player/coach will be suspended additional games or removed/ejected for the remainder of the season upon discretion of the Superintendent of Recreation, regardless if its regular season games or tournament games. 2. Vulgar language, obscene gestures, threats and physical violence - regardless which player(s)/coach(es), spectator(s) or volunteer(s) started it will result in a minimum suspension of one game to removal from league play or a maximum of life suspension from any San Benito Parks and Recreation Department league, regardless if its regular season games or tournament games. 3. Every coach, player or spectator is responsible for his/her own conduct on and off the football field. Coaches are responsible for their team player s parent s conduct on and off the football field. Unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches, spectators, or participants will not be tolerated, regardless if its practice, regular season games or tournament games. Individuals may be suspended due to unsportsmanlike conduct at the discretion of the Superintendent of Recreation. 4. Any coach, player or spectator that is ejected from the game or facility has one minute to leave the field and two minutes to leave school/city grounds and will be suspended for one game, regardless if its regular season games or tournament games. Should a player, coach or spectator be ejected on a second occasion, the offender(s) will automatically be suspended for the remainder of the season. The league supervisors/officials have the authority to eject any player, coach or spectator at any time for unsportsmanlike conduct. Failure to adhere to the rule, the San Benito Police Department will be notified and the game will be determined a forfeit for that team. 5. Any assault or physical violence directed toward a league official and/or staff will result in a five (5) year to life suspension from further participation of any program sponsored by the San Benito Parks and Recreation Department. 6. If the program monitor or referee witnesses any act of elbowing, cheap shots or any other unsportsmanlike act, the game will be stopped and the player will be given a warning then ejection from the game. 7. Taunting or trash talking to opposing player(s) or coaches will not be allowed. Profanity by any player/coach will NOT be tolerated. Referee has the right to determine language which is offensive. The referee will give one warning to each team and if the taunting or trash talking continues the player/coach will be ejected from the game. 8. When a warning is given to the head coach or assistant coach, the warning pertains to both coaches. 9. Any player/coach that is ejected from the game will have to sit out one game. If player/coach is ejected a second time, player/coach will be removed from the league. If player is removed from league, player will not receive a refund. If coach is removed from league, coach will not be able to coach any youth league in San Benito for one year. 10. Referees will determine incidental contact which may result from normal play. 11. If a parent/ parents are getting out of line, the game official will call time during the game and warn all the parents that are on the bleachers and sideline that 1.) if parent(s) can not keep their comments to themselves or behave in an appropriate manner, that they will be asked to leave the school/city facility. 2.) If the parent(s) does not want to leave the school/city facility, then the police department will be called to escort them out. 3.) If the official(s) feel that continuing the game poses a threat to their safety, the game will end at that moment and whichever team is winning at that point will receive the win or the loss. If the teams are tied, it will be considered a tie. 12. Tournament Play: Any player, coach or spectator that is ejected from the game or school/city facility will not be able to play or enter the school/city facility for the remainder of the tournament. 13. Every coach is responsible for his/her own conduct on and off the playing field and their team parents. Unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches, spectators, or participants will not be tolerated. Individuals may be suspended due to unsportsmanlike conduct at the discretion of the San Benito Parks & Recreation Department. Revised

10 SAN BENITO PARKS AND RECREATION th ANNUAL SUMMER Jr. HIGH 7 ON 7 FOOTBALL LEAGUE Official Team Roster COACH ASST. COACH PHONE PHONE TEAM NAME SCHOOL NAME Please Check Age Level: SHIRT SIZE PLAYER NAME (PRINT) DOB PARENT PHONE # PLAYER SIGNATURE I, here by agree to abide by all rules and regulations set by the San Benito Parks & Recreation Department for the above amateur sport and further agree to hold harmless the City of San Benito, the organizers, supervisors and participants for any injury and for any known or unknown illness, and/or pregnancy that may occur while participation in the above league.

11 San Benito Parks & Recreation Department 5 th Annual Summer Jr. High 7 on 7 Football League 2018 FOR OFFICE US E ONLY Date: Amount: Cash/Check #: Receipt: Staff: OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM Participant Name: Parent Phone #: Address: City: Zip: Date of Birth: Age: School Name: _ Not all teams will have a volunteer coach, registered players can play without a coach, and participants practice on their own time and place. All participants must possess the required eligibility. Participants are encouraged to register as a team. Only 15 players per team. League is limited to the first 10 teams registered. The league is scheduled to begin on June 5th, 2018 at Old Greyhound Football Stadium and a $25.00 registration fee must be received no later than, May 04, 2018, by 4:00 PM. or until all slots are filled. Registration fees are not refundable. Should you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the Parks & Recreation Department at or I, parent, adult participant, or guardian of the above name fully understand that participation in the San Benito Parks and Recreation Dept. Summer Jr. High 7 on 7 Football League may result in a serious injury or illness. Risks involved include: twisting an ankle, being hit by a football, jammed fingers, and more serious injuries, may result from participating in the above-mentioned league. Although I fully appreciate those risks, I desire to participate without regard to the consequences. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation and do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the City of San Benito, and any and all sponsors, or any other individuals, firm, or organization resulting in whole, or part, from participation in the San Benito Recreation Dept. Summer Jr. High 7 on 7 Football League, or the acts or omissions by any organization, firm, or individuals, that take place in connection with the San Benito Parks & Recreation Dept. Summer Jr. High 7 on 7 Football League. This Waiver shall be binding on my heirs, legatees, administrators, and assigns. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the forgoing, to use any photograph, video tapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event, for any legitimate purpose. I also grant permission to managing personnel, or other representatives, to authorize and obtain medical care from any licensed e.m.t., physician, hospital, or medical clinic should the above named participant becomes ill or injured while participating in activities away from home or at any other time when neither parent is available to grant authorization for emergency treatment. Parent/Guardian s Signature Emergency Contact Name Date Phone # 2 nd Emergency Name Phone # Should you wish for an accommodation due to a disability, and wish to participate in the league, feel free to contact the San Benito Parks & Recreation Department, at your earliest convenience at (956)