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Four on Four Gunslinger - $1,000 1st Place
Raleigh, NC * Male and Female Divisions

May 20 & 21, 2000
Winner receives a team plaque, jerseys, and paid entry to Nationals.
Entry Fee $200 - Info, (919) 894-7976

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Tournament Location: Lions Park * Raleigh, North Carolina
Gunslinger Four on Four "Shootout"
763 Ridge Road * Angier, NC 27501 * Tel / Fax (919) 894-4517
www.usateamsports.com/gunslinger.htm
Rules For Four on Four Screen Flag Football
The following rules apply to four on four, screen flag football. Penalties are highlighted in red. For rules not covered by this document, please defer to the USFFL - NCFFA Rule Book. Copyright Ó USFFL - NCFFA 1987-2000 - All rights reserved.
United States Flag Football League – Four on Four "Gunslinger Shoot-out" Flag Football Rules
     The Game - Four on Four Flag Football. Tournament Format
Three Team Bracket (A, B, C,) with A playing B, B playing C, and C playing A in first round play. First and second place teams from each bracket will advance to A Division play (first playing last place), and third place team from each bracket will advance into B Division play (first playing last place). Single elimination after A & B divisions are set. Three game minimum per team. Cost = $200.00
  • Awards - Team Plaque, Individual Team Jerseys, Cash Award.
  • Rosters - Seven (7) man rosters are permitted.
  • The Field - 75' (25 yards) Wide by 210' (70 yards) Long, divided into two-25 yard zones with two 10-yard endzones.
  • Game Time - 40 Minutes (2-20 minute halves) with 5 minute half time.
  • Clock - 25 second clock.
  • Time Outs - Two per half.
  • Possessions - All offensive possessions after score start at own five-yard line.
  • Downs - Each team has three downs to earn a first down by crossing mid-field, or score a touchdown.
  • Interceptions - Interceptions may be returned for score. Interceptions downed in the endzone are ruled touchbacks and are spotted on the five-yard line. Extra points may be returned for two points.
  • Score - Touchdowns = 6 points, Safety = 2 points
  • Extra Points - 5 Yard Line (pass only) = 1 point, 15 yard line (run or pass) = 2 points.
  • Line of Scrimmage - Minimum 2 men on line of scrimmage.
  • Blocking - Screen Blocking permitted behind line of scrimmage.
  • Rushing - Rushers must start 5 yards off line of scrimmage.
  • Snaps - Center must pass the ball between his/her legs.
  • Quarterback - Must be a minimum of 5 yards behind line of scrimmage.
  • Five Second Clock - Quarterback has five seconds to pass the ball. Referee will signal count, if ball in hand, or if runner has not crossed line of scrimmage on the sixth count, the referee will blow his/her whistle and the ball will be ruled dead.
  • Handoffs - Handoffs from QB to Option Back must be direct (no pitches) and must be backwards (no forward handoffs).
  • Motion Back - May be in motion, one yard off line of scrimmage, going away from or parallel to line of scrimmage.
  • Runs - Quarterback runs are not allowed. Option-back runs are allowed except within 5 yards of mid-field and 5 yards of the endzone.
  • Muffs / Fumbles - All muffs and fumbles are dead at spot. Exception: If QB fields a muffed center snap cleanly, he/she may continue play.
  • Penalties - The following penalties will be assessed 10 yards:
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    • Flag Guarding
    • Obstruction
    • Spinning in place
    • Stiff-Arm
    • Chucking
    • Illegal Pick
    • Defensive pass interference – 10 yard's and automatic first down.
    • Offensive pass interference – 10 yards and loss of down.
    • Roughing the passer; flagrant, rough contact; or un-sportsmanlike conduct – 10 yards, automatic first down and may result in player ejection.
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  • The following penalties are assessed 5 yards.
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    • False Start, Offside's (Defensive Encroachment), Delay of Game
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    Equipment - Matching numbered Jerseys and pants. No metal cleats or spikes. Mouthpiece required.
    Flags - Triple Threat or Rip Flag
    Football - Wilson NFL, 1001, or 1005 (Men's Division) Wilson TD or TDY (Women's Division)
    Copyright - Gunslinger Four on Four Shootout 1995-2000