The Rulebook

Rules

Every GBGB event runs to one standard. Know the rules before you take the field.

▸All rostered players must provide valid age verification prior to their first event.
▸Teams may carry a maximum of 20 rostered players; no player may appear on two rosters in the same division.
▸Coaches must be certified and background-checked through the GBGB portal before sideline access is granted.

▸Games are 7v7, two 20-minute halves with a running clock that stops only in the final two minutes of each half.
▸The field is 40 yards wide by 80 yards long plus a 10-yard end zone at each end.
▸Each team has four downs to reach midfield for a first down; failure to convert turns the ball over on downs.

▸All players must wear soft-shell helmets and mouthguards — no exceptions.
▸Cleats must be rubber-molded; metal cleats, spikes, or detachable studs are prohibited.
▸Jerseys must be tucked in and display a unique number on the front and back.

▸Touchdowns are worth 6 points; conversions are 1 point from the 5-yard line or 2 points from the 10-yard line.
▸Tied games at regulation go to a best-of-three 2-point conversion shootout from the 10-yard line.
▸The higher seed elects to attempt offense or defense first in overtime.

▸Unsportsmanlike conduct results in a 15-yard penalty and ejection from the current game plus the following game.
▸Fighting is an automatic tournament ejection and may result in season-long suspension.
▸Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players, staff, and spectators at all times.

▸All protests must be filed in writing with a $100 fee within 30 minutes of game completion.
▸The fee is refunded if the protest is upheld.
▸The tournament director's ruling is final and may not be appealed.