A 32 team field is expected for the 2011 Championships with representation from across the country.
Approximately 800 athletes, 100 coaches and over 500 spectators are expected to be on site at the IMG Academies for the 2nd Annual 7-on-7 Championships.
We are currently securing qualifiers for the event. This information will be posted under the Qualifiers tab. This will be updated as commitments are confirmed. Last year, hundreds of players went through the qualifiers, we are looking to duplicate the participation.
Again, for the 2011 Championships, each team is guaranteed 9 games.
The Versus Network was on site to film the 2010 National 7-on-7 Championship.
A highlight show will air on Saturday, September 11, 2010 before the BYU vs. Air Force Game. Be sure to check it out!
Robert Perez, Coach of the 2010 National 7-on-7 Championship Team from La Villa, Texas
being interviewed by the Versus Network for the highlight show!
The 2011 NHSCA National 7 on 7 Football Championship Clinic will also be hosted by the
IMG Madden Football Academy Instructor and Former Heisman Trophy Winner,
Chris Weinke.
Please contact Mattie Potter, Event Coordinator, via email or at 610-923-0900 if you have any questions.
IMG Academies
5500 34th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34210
Click Here to obtain directions to IMG Acadmies.
For more information on the IMG Academies and their Facilities, please click here.
Parking Information:
Per Day $5
3 Day Pass $10
A detailed schedule of event will be available after September 1, 2010.
Schedule subject to change.
Travel Packages
Please email Teri - Flights, Hotels, Rental Cars
Hotels
Information will be forthcoming... We apologize for any inconvenience.
A portion of the room rate will be collected for the benefit of the NHSCA. Please note that your rate has not been affected in any way, and the rebate helps make it possible to keep the registration fees down for this annual tournament.
7-on-7 Championship Media Coverage
NHSCA Fundraising Opportunities:
NHSCA National 7-on-7 Championship RULES
(These rules should be used by all qualifiers unless otherwise granted by NHSCA)
1. 7 defenders and 6 offensive players on the field at one time. Some type of center should be used. If in shotgun, use an extra player or coach to snap if you do not have a center.
2. Each possession starts on the 40 yard line – going in.
3. First downs are made by crossing the 25 yard line and the 10 yard line.
4. 3 downs to make a first down; even inside the 10 yard line.
5. PAT snaps are at the 5 yard line, offensive choice of hash. No 2 point conversions allowed in pool play. 2 point conversions will be from 10 yard line with choice of hash in tournament play (if chosen).
6. 4 seconds to get pass off. It will be a loss of down and treated as a sack if not thrown in time. The clock will be stopped on a sack in the final 2:00 of the game.
NOTE: ALL PASSES must ADVANCE BEYOND THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE or play will be treated as a sack.
7. 4 second clock starts on snap of ball.
8. Possession changes after PAT attempt, failure to make a first down, or turnover.
9. Games are 22:00 long. The clock runs continuous during the 1st 20 minutes. Play stops according to rules during the final 2:00. There will be no overtime in pool play.
10. Overtime in tournament play consists of 3 plays from 10 yard line. Each team has an attempt to score in each overtime period. Starting with the 3rd and subsequent overtimes, all PAT’s must be 2 point attempts from the 10 yard line. Overtime periods are not timed.
11. One time-out per team per game. 1 additional time-out per overtime.
12. All offensive formations must be legal sets.
13. 25 seconds to get the play off.
14. One-hand touch anywhere.
15. No running plays allowed.
16. No double passes or shuffle passes.
17. No coaches on the field, coach from the sidelines.
18. Scoring:
Touchdown - 6 points
Interception - 3 points (no points for INT on PAT)
Turnover on downs - 2 points
PAT - 1 point (may opt for 2 in OT)
19. Penalties:
Defense pass interference = Automatic first down and 5 yards from original line of scrimmage.
Offense pass interference = Previous spot and loss of down.
Defensive holding = Automatic first down and 5 yards from original line of scrimmage.
Illegal procedure (offense) = Loss of down.
Defensive off-sides = 5 yard penalty.
Delay of game = Loss of down and clock stops in final 2:00.
Fighting / unsportsmanlike conduct (INDIVIDUAL PLAYER): 1st offense = ejection from game.
2nd offense = ejection from tournament.
Fighting / unsportsmanlike conduct (TEAM): if any player leaves the sideline to participate in an on-field fight, the ENTIRE TEAM WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE TOURNAMENT.
Personal Foul: Offense = loss of down and 5 yards from original line of scrimmage. Defense = 1st down and 5 yards from original line of scrimmage.
In the event there is defensive holding and a sack on the same play, the defense will be penalized according to the above and the sack will be ignored.
20. Seeding, Tournament, and Tie-breakers:
Teams will be broken into 4 pools of 8 teams each.
Teams will be seeded 1 through 32 for the tournament according to overall records from pool play.
Records which are tied after pool play will be broken as follows:
1. Head-to-Head
2. Overall fewest points allowed
3. Most points scored overall
4. Fewest points allowed in pool
5. Most points scored in pool
6. Flip a coin
Tournament is double elimination format, including a second Championship Game if needed.
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