Rules & RegulationsThe Sooner Classic Championship follows the Oklahoma Secondary Schools/Indian Nations Football Conference (INFC) Rules & Regulations with Special Rules & Regulations amended by the Union Youth Football Association (UYFA) and listed in the following. All players MUST land within the AGE requirements for all grades. AGE LIMITS: 11 and under >> Player can’t be age 12 before 7/1. 10 and under >> Player can't be age 11 before 7/1. 9 and under >> Player can’t be age 10 before 7/1. 8 and under >> Player can’t be age 9 before 7/1. 7 and under >> Player can’t be age 9 before 7/1. WEIGHT LIMITS: 1st Grade weight limits: 75lbs; 75.01-95 1 Stripe & 95lbs+ 2 Stripe 2nd Grade weight limits: 85lbs; 85.01-105 1 Stripe & 105.01+ 2 Stripe 3rd Grade weight limits: 95lbs; 95.01-115 1 Stripe & 115.01+ 2 Stripe 4th Grade weight limits: 105lbs; 105.01-130 1 Stripe & 130.01 + 2 Stripe 5th Grade weight limits: 125lbs; 125.01-150 1 Stripe & 150.01 + 2 Stripe 6th Grade weight limit: 150lbs - only weight restriction 8U Skill weight limit: 115lbs 9U Skill weight limit: 125lbs 10U Skill weight limit: 135lbs 11U Unweighted. 7th grade Unweighted. A Coach can be on the field for 1st and 2nd ONLY. 1st MM - Can line up in any formation Offense or Defense MM do not kick or punt. MM, 8U, 9U - can declare a punt. Referee will walk-off 20 yards. STRIPED PLAYERS: Players within the specified weight ranges of one or two stripes will have their helmets marked accordingly. One Striper - A neon green stripe placed vertically at the center rear base of the helmet. Two Striper - A neon green “x” placed at the center rear base of the helmet. One Stripers: Offense:
One Stripers: Defense:
Two Stripers:
Two Stripers: Offense:
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LENGTH OF GAME & SCORING RULES: Games will consist of four (4) quarters. Each quarter will last eight (8) minutes with a five (5) minute halftime break. A touchdown is worth 6 points, an extra point (run or pass is = 1 point, kick is = 2 points. All grades will have center protected on declared punts, field goals and extra points. Defense can’t make contact with the center until such time as the ball touches the kicker, offensive player or the ground. OT RULES: Each team will get the ball from the 25 with 4 downs, no first downs. Final winner will be made by score or yardage. SUSPENSION RULES: Coach or player who is ejected from a game is suspended for the remaining time in that quarter and 4 additional quarters (at a minimum, tournament discretion for additional penalty). You are required to leave the facility immediate and not return until suspension is complete. |
Proper Conduct PolicyWe have a very high standard of conduct at the Sooner Classic. The fact that you have been accepted to attend the Sooner Classic Championships says that we feel you are a quality person, who will maintain a team that will be a role model for quality teams everywhere. That your conduct on the field, in the hotels and around the City of Tulsa will ensure that your team will be welcomed back to the Sooner Classic for many years to come.
We must clearly define what we are looking for as Proper Conduct. We will not tolerate intimidation of any form, either on the field or off. Trash talking or similar actions connected with your team will lead to penalties. Game officials are instructed to remove players from the game for 2 plays on a FIRST TIME OFFENSE for any form of physical or verbal intimidation and a 15-yard penalty will be marked off. Upon a SECOND TIME OFFENSE the player will be ejected from the game....NO DEBATE.....NO APPEALS.....FINAL. You as Head Coach must also control your parents, they must know their actions in the stands will have an effect on their football team. If there is any single incident involving the parents/fans of your team, the Sooner Classic Marshall has the authority to stop the play of the game and your team will forfeit the game. This could cause not only the loss of a championship, but also future trips to the Sooner Classic. You as Head Coach must also conduct yourself on and off the field. If you have a problem with a game official, conduct yourself properly you wouldn’t want your team to finish the tournament without you. NOTE: The Head Coach or the Head Assistant Coach must be present at the weigh-in. Please have your players line up in the same order as the roster has been prepared in (first name alphabetical). |