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Rules & regulations


The Sooner Classic follows the Oklahoma Secondary Schools/Indian Nations Football Conference (INFC) Rules & Regulations with special rules & regulations amended by the Union Youth Football Association (UYFA).

All players MUST land within the AGE requirements should the division require it. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Age limits:

12 and under >> Player can't be age 13 before 7/1/24.
11 and under >> Player can’t be age 12 before 7/1/24.
10 and under >> Player can't be age 11 before 7/1/24. 
9 and under >> Player can’t be age 10 before 7/1/24.
8 and under >> Player can’t be age 9 before 7/1/24.
7 and under >> Player can’t be age 8 before 7/1/24.
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Weight limits:

1st Grade: 75lbs Skill 75.01-95 1 Stripe 95.01+ 2 Stripe
2nd Grade: 85lbs Skill 85.01-105 1 Stripe 105.01+ 2 Stripe
3rd Grade: 95lbs Skill 95.01-115 1 Stripe 115.01+ 2 Stripe
4th Grade: 105lbs Skill 105.01-130 1 Stripe 130.01+ 2 Stripe
5th Grade: 125lbs Skill 125.01-150 1 Stripe 150.01+ 2 Stripe
6th Grade: 150lbs Skill - Only weight restriction
7th Grade: None

7U Skill: 105lbs - Only weight restriction
8U Skill: 115lbs - Only weight restriction
9U Skill: 125lbs - Only weight restriction
​10U: None
11U: None
12U: None

One coach can be on the field for 1st and 2nd grades ONLY.
 
1st grade - Can line up in any formation Offense or Defense 
Do not kick or punt.
  
1st grade, 2nd grade, 7U, 8U, 9U - can declare a punt.
Referee will walk-off 20 yards.

Striped players:

Players within the specified weight ranges of skill, one, or two stripes will have a specific-colored wristband.

Skill - Green
One striper - Yellow
Two striper - Red

One stripers:
Offense:
  1. May play end but is not an eligible receiver and cannot advance the ball in any manner at any time.
  2. Not allowed to line up in the backfield except to place kick extra points or field goals. Must be a declared kick, a fumble or fake will be declared a dead ball.
  3. May place kick but cannot punt.

 Defense:
  1. May play any position.
  2. Not eligible to return a kickoff or punt.
  3. Allowed to return an interception or fumble.

Two stripers:
  1. Cannot have more than 3 two striped players on the field of play at any one time.
  2. Can only be a lineman in a down position, 3 or 4-point stance.
  3. Cannot be on the kickoff or kick return team.
  4. Cannot be in position without being covered. At a tackle position they do not have to be covered.

Offense:
  1. Must play on the interior offensive line and may never be in a position to be eligible for a pass. Note: On an unbalanced line, the tackle becomes an end if uncovered making him illegal.
  2. Will be allowed in the backfield to kick extra points or field goal only. The kick must be declared, a fumble or fake will be declared a dead ball.

Defense:
  1. Must play on the defensive line and will not line up any wider than head-up with the tight end’s normal position whether a tight end is lined up on that side or not.
  2. Will be allowed to return a fumble or pass interception.

Length of game and 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.

Overtime 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 policy

We have a very high standard of conduct at the Sooner Classic. The fact that you have been accepted to attend the Sooner Classic 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 the 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 marshal has the authority to stop the play of the game, and your team will forfeit. 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 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 via Zorts (first name alphabetical).

Every effort is made to document and verify players into the correct division. Final tournament bracketing is at the discretion of the Sooner Classic board.