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Post by tourney on Dec 28, 2007 15:08:16 GMT -5
a 16 team 8 on 8 indoor tourney is being formed in the metro detroit area
the cost will be any where from 500 to 600 dallors to cover for field rental, refs, ect.
i need a feedback of what teams will be interested and a contact information from each team
the details are being worked out for location and when it takes place (we are currently looking at the oakland yard, taylor sportsplex, and high velocity)
time frame is looking to be late march or early april
a packet of of rules will be available shortly
this is no bs this is for real we need to lock this in soon to move forward in planning
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Post by contact on Dec 28, 2007 18:09:57 GMT -5
contact for more info semiprotourney@yahoo.com
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Post by tourney on Dec 29, 2007 11:31:46 GMT -5
8 on 8, 16 Team, Double Elimination, Two Day Football Tournament.
1. 16 Teams with a roster size no greater than 20 with no less than 6 linemen.
2. Winners bracket will run two 15 minute halves with a 5minute half time.
3. Losers bracket will run two 15 minute halves with a running clock, stopping in the last three minutes of each half, and a 5 minute half time.
4. Each team will be allowed 2 timeouts per half; timeouts can not be carried over from the first half.
5. 3 defensive players must be down linemen. 4 offensive players must be on the line of scrimmage
6. There will be only one linebacker or secondary player permitted to blitz on a play.
7. 1 offensive player may go in motion horizontal to the line of scrimmage; at no point in time may the motion man approach the line of scrimmage prior to the snap.
8. 4 downs are allowed to advance the ball 10 yards for a first down or touchdown. 6 points for a touchdown. 1 point for a successful running play for p.a.t. 2 points for a successful passing play for p.a.t. The passing play must be a forward pass to count for a 2 point conversion. A backwards pass will be scored as a running play and will only count for 1 point.
9. Kickoffs are from the goal line and any tee of choice for the kicker is permitted. Kicks must be returned by receiving team, there will be no touchbacks. If the kick return is tackled in the end zone it will be scored as a safety.
10. Punting is illegal. On fourth down the team may go for the first down or a touchdown. If the offensive team does not have a successful conversion then the ball will be placed at mid field mark if the offensive team had not passed this mark. If the offensive team has passed mid field and is unable to convert a fourth down play then the ball will be placed at the previous line of scrimmage and possession will change.
11. Kicks must be fielded regardless of where they may have made contact with the protective surroundings. Passes will not be considered complete if the ball has made contact with any structure surrounding the field of play, including the ceiling.
12. All other rules in regards to this competition will revert to NCAA rules.
13. Cost will be tbd
14. The winning team will receive a cash prizewhich is tbd, a trophy, and a commemorative T-shirt. The runners up will receive a trophy and a commemorative T-shirt.
I would like to remind those that are thinking about participating this will be a full contantact event in full pads. We are only accepting entries from those who are currently associated with a semi pro team. There will be food and drink on site.
When you are sending your payment please include the team association as well as contact info incase of any changes that may be needed to be made known. Again, if there are any questions or concerns please email me at semiprotourney@yahoo.com
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Post by Who is hosting on Dec 29, 2007 17:13:58 GMT -5
Who is hosting this event?
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Post by wtf on Dec 30, 2007 12:24:02 GMT -5
this could be that pre season all team tourney that everyones wanting to do winner takes all the money after all the finances are done
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Post by mock bracket on Dec 30, 2007 12:45:26 GMT -5
1 ravens
16 crusaders
2seminoles
15vipers
3force
14lapeer lions
4wcw
13geneseepats
5thunder
12flint ads
6gators
11fury
7soldiers
10twolves
8diesels
9strength
whoever doesnt want to participate can be replaced by teams that are new
lets make this happen bragging rights for the state
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Post by metalhead on Dec 30, 2007 19:25:46 GMT -5
I have issue with being a 10th seed! LOL I would love to see this happen, but it wont. Actually, I wouldnt want to see this happen come to think of it. Lets just do this 11 on 11 on a real field and see what happens.
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Post by Good Idea on Dec 30, 2007 19:30:41 GMT -5
Good idea either way, on the field or indoor but neither will happen. to many egos and league start dates, but again great idea.
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Post by fags on Dec 31, 2007 7:11:20 GMT -5
1 ravens 16 crusaders 2seminoles 15vipers 3force 14lapeer lions 4wcw 13geneseepats 5thunder 12flint ads 6gators 11fury 7soldiers 10twolves 8diesels 9strength whoever doesnt want to participate can be replaced by teams that are new lets make this happen bragging rights for the state [shadow=red,left,300][/shadow] why are you guys so infatuated with a bs state championship. you michigan cats are so gay. it is not about what best semi pro team in the state, but who is the best in their conference, or league. yall really like bragging about who the best team in the state is. how about yall figure out how to be the best in the country you local bastards. got outside the glove and then maybe michigan semi pro wont be such a joke. state championship for bragging rights, so gay. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by HB21 on Jan 12, 2008 18:33:45 GMT -5
I have a question.I am A former semi-pro player from another state,but moved back to Michiagn.can me and 20 of my friends from high school but a team together for this?
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Post by This is dumb on Jan 13, 2008 3:53:52 GMT -5
Who in the heck are the Crusaders they got beat by the Giants last year. Why aren't they in as the 16th seed. I don't know them but you have to admit that they have given teams fits in the last two years. What's up with that.
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Post by Guest on Jan 14, 2008 8:15:30 GMT -5
i would just like to know if any of the teams in the tourny need a player!? not just to sit either...im here to play!!
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