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TOPIC: 2nd Annual Ballin' for Autism Tourney |
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| Pito 3
May 23, 2011
9:33:21 PM
Entry #: 3732080
| 2nd Annual: Ballin' For Autism Flag Football Tournament
Sign your team up and read about all the prizes you can play for. All the proceeds go to SOCIAL SABBY (WWW.SOCIALSABBY.ORG)!
When: 9:00 am-8:00 pm on July 16st, 2011
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Who: Flag Football Teams (Max 14 players per team)
What: A competitive event to raise autism awareness and money to support the needs of children and families with autism.
Teams will compete in a 7 on 7 (with lineman) flag football tournament. It will be a pool play style format. There will be four 10 minute quarters. We will accept no more than 20 teams.
Cost: $250 per team
General Admission: $5.00
FULL CONCESSION
Top Prize: TBA
Sabby's game breaker awards:
A committee will be formed to award the following players who compete in Ballin' For Autism. Accurate stats will be kept.
1. Best Hands: A pair of Nike Receiver Gloves
2. Golden Arm: Signed NFL Apparrel
3. Relentless Defender: A pair of Nike cleats: value of $90.
4. Ballin' M.V.P: 2 New York Yankee Tickets
Sign ups end on July 15th
Pay on arrival
Where: Falcon Field Meriden, CT
Directions to Falcon Field
91 SOUTH
To Exit 18 - 691 Waterbury West - off of 691 you will take Exit 8 - Broad Street Exit - At the end of the ramp take a right onto N Broad Street/CT-150/US-5. Continue to follow N Broad St/US-5 for .5 miles. Turn right onto Westfield Road, Falcon Field is about 0.6 miles on the right.
91 NORTH
To Exit 68W - 691 Waterbury West - Off of 691 you will take Exit 8 - Broad Street Exit - At the end of the ramp take a right onto N Broad Street/CT-150/US-5. Continue to follow N Broad St/US-5 for .5 miles. Turn right onto Westfield Road, Falcon Field is about 0.6 miles on the right.
84 EAST
To 691 Exit - Meriden East, Off of 691 you will take Exit 8 - Broad Street Exit - At the end of the ramp take a right onto N Broad Street/CT-150/US-5. Continue to follow N Broad St/US-5 for .5 miles. Turn right onto Westfield Road, Falcon Field is about 0.6 miles on the right.
84 WEST
To 691 Exit - Meriden East, Off of 691 you will take Exit 8 - Broad Street Exit - At the end of the ramp take a right onto N Broad Street/CT-150/US-5. Continue to follow N Broad St/US-5 for .5 miles. Turn right onto Westfield Road, Falcon Field is about 0.6 miles on the right.
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| Pito 3
May 23, 2011
9:36:51 PM
Entry #: 3732086
| For those of you who were not able to participate in the event last year, you missed out! We had a really good time and I believe all teams enjoyed themselves. Last years champs were the Trojans. Get ready for a day of football. Im really looking forward to some more teams from the league participating in the event!
Some teams that participated were:
YGz
Bulldogs
Cardinals aka Miguel Aponte squads
chargers
Trojans
My team from Meriden
Just to name a few. So, this is a Charity event at the same time is will be pretty damn competative. I will post the rules and regualtions and keep this information fresh and up to date with the teams that are signed up. If you have any questions please call or email me?
gonzalez013a@yahoo.com
203-530-7817
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| Bulldog #3
May 23, 2011
10:58:49 PM
Entry #: 3732148
| Bulldogs are in again this year. Great tournament last test. Looking forward to another good turnout.
Joe mud #3
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| Bulldog #3
May 23, 2011
11:01:24 PM
Entry #: 3732150
| Joe muz #3
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| Pito 3
May 24, 2011
12:17:15 AM
Entry #: 3732197
| Thanks Muz looking forward to you guys coming through again...appreciate the support!
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| Player
May 24, 2011
9:20:08 AM
Entry #: 3732338
| So what's the format, is it 3 linemen with 1 eligible?
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| Pito3
May 24, 2011
9:41:28 AM
Entry #: 3732362
| Yes, it's basically the same rules as the indoor league in the North Brandford dome and similar to the Waterbury dome rules... I tweaked some things here and there but for the most part it's the same thing! Like no stiff arms interceptions reward the D.. I'll post the rules up when I get home from work tonight... Any other questions please contact me by
Email: gonzalez013a@yahoo.com
Cell: 203-530-7817
Adamis "Pito" Gonzalez
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| Ish5knights
May 24, 2011
10:30:13 AM
Entry #: 3732426
| Do I get a honeydip discount?
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| Pito3
May 24, 2011
11:36:27 AM
Entry #: 3732513
| I neeed you to put a team in ish/ ref possibly..no honey dip discount til I score a TD and win opow.. Lol
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| Pito 3 B4A rules
May 24, 2011
8:10:44 PM
Entry #: 3733054
| Ballin 4 Autism Flag Football Rules
1. The style of play is 7 against 7.
2. There is no 2 count rule!
3. All teams must have their waiver signed and roster completely filled out before the first game. Maximum roster 14 players
4. All teams must have matching game jerseys (same color) and must be tucked in. A player will not be able to play without a shirt that is the same color as the uniform.
5. NO TAUNTING players and refs
6. End Zone celebrations are acceptable if the player is celebrating and not taunting
7. Only a coach or captain can question a penalty. Each team shall designate a field captain who speaks to the ref. before the game at the coin toss only they have a right to speak to refs.
8. If there is a major dispute the refs will have the opportunity to consult with the commissioner of the league.
9. Should a fight develop the team or teams involved will be thrown out of the facility.
11. Pass interference is when a receiver is impeded or his flags pulled prior to catching the ball. Defense only has 3 yards from the line of scrimmage to make contact with the receiver.
12. Three man offensive lines with one right or left guard eligible, eligible guard will wear a flag belt. Center and ineligible guard can’t wear flags.
13. Defensive line must rush a minimum of 2 players and the defensive men cannot be any further out then the outside shoulder of the farthest offensive line.
14. The game will start on the 40-yard line you have 4 downs to cross midfield when you cross midfield you get a new set of 4 downs to score.
15 On 4th down you have to go for it
16 One foot inbounds for legal reception, the other foot cannot be on the ground out of bounds
17.Live blocking on THE LINE ONLY!! NO DOWN FIELD BLOCKING. It is more like a screen in basketball.
18 NO EXCESSIVE PUSHING OUT OF BOUNDS!! (judgment call for refs) When a player is bumped out of bounds or goes out on his own, the player can come back in but may not be the first player to touch the ball.
19. Offensive line will have a 1-yard zone, from the line of scrimmage to 1 yard into the defense.
20 All Fumbles will result in dead ball… Exception: Balls hiked directly from center to QB can ONLY be recovered and played by the QB. If touched by ANY other player ball is dead. At the spot touched
21. 40 minute running time, each team gets 2-30 second time outs during pool play, BUT the clock will not stop also you may not use this strategy to delay the game WILL RESULT IN PENALTY. HOWEVER during tourney play each team will have 2 time outs to use inside of 2 minutes. Each time out will last for 1 minute.
22. Players can’t dive to advance the ball. They can jump but must land on their feet you must have one foot in bounds for a legal catch. You can dive to catch the football
23. No stiff arms, Ball carrier can’t lower shoulder or head or charge through a defender, you must try to run around defender.
24 Extra point from the 5-yard line = 1 point, from the 10-yard line = 2 points.
25 ANY INTERCEPTION WILL COUNT AS 2 POINTS. INCLUDING INTERCEPTIONS ON EXTRA POINTS. NO RETURNING INTERCEPTIONS FOR TDs.
26. After team scores, the opposing team is given the ball on 40-yard line. Both teams MUST HUSTLE, As soon as ball is spotted by referee the play may start.
27. All ties are decided by college tie breaker. Each team receives 4 downs from the 25-yard line to score and if no one scores each team will receive 4 downs from the 5-yard line. After a touchdown in overtime you go for the extra point. NO OVERTIME DURING POOL PLAY.
28 If a team is short a player they can play with 6 players, but the opposing team can still choose to use 7 players. Also with 6 players you still must use a center and two linemen. You will have1 less wide receiver If a player gets ejected from the game, you must continue with 6-if 2 players get ejected, the game is over and that team losses
29. The center must snap the ball between his legs.
31. Only 7 players are allowed on the field at any given time, this includes huddles. No sleeper play, a player must be in bounds and in play at all times
32 A ball carrier is not down till his flags are pulled off, if the ball carriers flags inadvertently falls off, then one hand touch rule will be in effect. If a ball carrier falls on the ground with his flags on, a defender needs to touch him with 1 hand. If the ball carrier is not touched he can get back up and run. If a player starts play without a flag then the 1 hand touch is in affect
33. A defensive player can’t hold or grasp a jersey or pants of the ball carrier in the attempt to pull a flag.
34 The ball carrier can’t use their hands, arm or the ball to guard the flag.
35. When the passer is throwing the football, if his arm is in motion and the flag is pulled, the pass is legal.
36 No blocking below the waist. You can open hand or arm block, NO HOLDING
37. Only one forward pass per down and the passer must be behind the line of scrimmage. Any numbers of backwards-lateral passes are ok.
38 “Inadvertent whistle” the play is dead where the ball is when the whistle was blown.
39. Only 2 Flags will be used.
40. A 20 second clock will be started when the referee sets the ball.
41 At the coin toss the winner has the choice of: receive the ball or play Defense
42. The referee at his discretion may remove anything he deems dangerous, NO hats with beaks
43. The football to be used NFL or College.
44. After the 2 min warning. Any delay of game will result in a loss of down and 5 yard loss
45. Clock stops under the 2 min warning WHEN A TIME OUT IS USED IN TOURNAMENT PLAY ONLY!
47 Rushers must come from inside the tackles and not the corner
49. You get one answer on whether to go for 1 or 2 points
50. If sacked behind the 40 yard line ball will be re-spotted at the 40 and loss of down. NO SAFTEY OR POINTS REWARDED.
51. If you field an illegal player (any person not on your roster) you automatically lose the game as soon as the ref and/or league manager is notified.
-Illegal Procedure = 5 yards, repeat down, dead ball, no play.
-Off Sides = 5 yards, repeat down
-Contact Offense = 10 yards, loss of down
-Contact Defense = 5 yards, from point of foul or basic spot, automatic first down (illegal hands to face)
-Flag guarding, stiff arming, diving and lowering shoulder = 5 yards from point of infraction, loss of down
-Offensive Pass interference = – 5 yards, loss of down
-Defensive Pass interference = defense + 5 yards, 1st down
-Unsportsmanlike Conduct (tackling, cheap shots, ECT) = 10 yards, if it gets called on the same player twice, they sit out the remainder of the game.
-Offensive holding = 5 yards repeat down
-Defense holding = 5 yards, automatic first down
-Blocking downfield = 5 yards
-Penalty on the 5 yard line = half the distance to the goal line
-Delay of game= 5 yards, loss of down
-Passing over the line of scrimmage= 5yds and loss of downs.
-If ejected from a game you must leave the field .
SIDE NOTES:
• Absolutely no Gatorade, drinks that aren’t water, Gum or seeds on the new TURF facility, WATER will be provided at mid field.
• ONLY participants of the event are allowed on the field all other spectators may support or cheer from outside of fence.
*THESE RULES WILL BE ENFORCED!!!
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| Riddle14
May 24, 2011
8:30:19 PM
Entry #: 3733066
| This is also the same date as Antowns CT tournament.
Just an fyi..
Either way I wont be around for either..
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May 24, 2011
8:40:32 PM
Entry #: 3733072
| No one cares about antwon
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May 24, 2011
8:40:32 PM
Entry #: 3733073
| No one cares about antwon
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May 25, 2011
10:27:59 PM
Entry #: 3734057
| Due to confliction of dates with Antwons tourney, I have moved the "Ballin' for Autism" tourney to the saturday before on the 9th of July. This was so that more teams from the league could still be able to participate in both events, I myself will be attending both events. Please come and support..Also I know the Tri-state Championship game will be this weekend for the waterbury league, but these were the only 2 dates available... Email or call me at the addresses above if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you!
Pito
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| Bulldog #3
June 10, 2011
9:44:34 AM
Entry #: 3743597
| Bulldogs are in this event, and issue a challenge to all teams who enter to see what team can raise the most money outside of the entry fee. Put your teams name out there and hit up all your friends, family, fans and sponsors. Help raise more money for a great cause.
This should be the real goal for all teams who are entering this event. Maybe there could be an award for the team who raises the most money. Just an idea. Hope teams who enter this tournament take my challenge.
Thanks Joe Muz #3
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| Ballin 4 Autism July 9th
July 1, 2011
8:52:16 AM
Entry #: 3756452
| Teams w/ captains, that currently expressed interest in the "B4A" tournament thus far: These teams are 95%-100% committed:
1. Spacebar= Adamis "Pito" Gonzalez
2. Marist College boy's = Kevin Frederick
3. Tig Ol Bitties Danbury= Victor or Nick
4. Knights= Sean Alderi
5. Chargers= Chris Saverino or Shank
6. Red Raiders= Popi
7. Trojans= Snug
8. Bulldogs= Muz or Gonz
9. Springfield College boy's= Paul Zalenski
10. .07= Danny Lafferier
11. Round Table Bosses (RTB)= Shawn Shelton
12. Young Gunz= Todd "Showtime" Hill
13. Canes (wtby)= Carlton Doty
14. High Rollers= Antwon "Cash" Blount.
15. Cardinals (Hrtfd) = Miguel Apointe
There are many more teams that have expressed interest. Were excepting a Max of 20 teams. Please contact me to reserve your spot if you are interested in entering this tournament... Again its all for a GREAT CAUSE!
Pito
Cell 203-530-7817
Email Gonzalez013a@yahoo.com
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July 4, 2011
1:21:31 PM
Entry #: 3757374
| Highrollerz have been changed to team" ctflagnow.com"... Cardinals team name is now "team franchise"
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July 5, 2011
10:19:19 AM
Entry #: 3757619
| Pito, when will the schedule be posted?
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| Pito 3
July 5, 2011
4:16:32 PM
Entry #: 3757836
| Friday...Ill be sending an email out to all captains tonight or tomorrow with rules and expectations... If Anyone is still interested in putting a team in please contact me ASAP
2035307817
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| Pools and Times
July 8, 2011
8:56:58 AM
Entry #: 3759353
| PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE GAME TIME FOR REGISTRATION.
Below, shows teams within each pool and corresponding game times. It outlines your two games in pool play. Following pool play a single elimination tournament will follow starting at 2:00 p.m. Upon arrival please come straight to the registration booth to check your team in. Each member will receive a hand stamp to enter the playing field. Please follow the instructions the "volunteer" provides you. Concession is available starting with egg sandwiches followed by hot dogs/hamburgers for lunch. Gatorade, soda and water will also be sold at the concession throughout the day. There will be three tents that will have plenty of cold water to keep hydrated (free for players). We will break from 1:15 to 2:00 for lunch and to enjoy a co-ed flag football game. To keep the tournament flowing please respect the times provided below. There will be 5 minutes ONLY in between games.
FYI. THERE WILL ONLY BE WATER ALLOWED ON THE PLAYING FIELD. Their will be security to ensure this but please respect the facility's rules. Enjoy the day and if any injuries occur there will be an athletic trainer on site.
Game Times:
Pool 1
9:30 Don Peanut v. Franchise
10:15 ctflagnow.com Allstars v. T.O.B.
11:00 Don Peanut v. Chargers
11:45 Franchise v. ctflagnow.com Allstars
12:30 Chargers v. T.O.B.
Pool 2
9:30 The Shockerz v. Sugar Shackers
10:15 Red Raiders v. Bulldogs
11:00 The Shockerz v. RTB
11:45 Sugar Shackers v. Red Raiders
12:30 RTB v. Bulldogs
Pool 3
9:30 Desperadoes v. Spacebar ENT.
10:15 Knights v. Team 0.8
11:00 Desperadoes v. Canes
11:45 Spacebar ENT. V. Knights
12:30 Canes v. Team 0.8
Pool 4
9:30 Poodaddie TV v. ConnArtists DJ KG
10:15 Young Gunz v. Poodaddie TV
11:00 Conn Artists v. Social Sabby
11:45 Social Sabby v. Young Gunz
1:15 LUNCH
2:00 Start of Single Elimination Tournament
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July 8, 2011
10:43:18 AM
Entry #: 3759429
| You should have the Chargers play Franchise or Ctflagnow.com Allstars
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July 8, 2011
10:48:39 AM
Entry #: 3759431
| ya instead of having chargers play tob and franchise playing cash. you should switch those matchups. id love to see cash vs shank lol.
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| Canes back out.
July 8, 2011
11:30:35 AM
Entry #: 3759465
| Canes have backed out due to NOT being able to gather enough linemen and Captain breaking his ankle... POOL 3's schedule will be adjusted shortly.
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| Pito 3
July 8, 2011
11:35:17 AM
Entry #: 3759467
| Ill see what I can do... Ill try and pull some strings .. That would be an interesting game tho! lol
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| Pito 3
July 8, 2011
2:10:34 PM
Entry #: 3759549
| Also T.O.B. New team name is now "Pippas"
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| PITO 3
July 11, 2011
9:02:02 AM
Entry #: 3760432
| THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING A GREAT CAUSE!!! IT WAS A REALLY NICE WEEKEND OF FOOTBALL AND WE HAD A GREAT TURN OUT!!! LONGGGGG DAY... UNFORTUNATELY SOMEONE STOLE THE TROPHY! IT'S A SAD THING YES I KNOW, BUT THE TWO TEAMS THAT COMPETED IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME HAD GREAT SPORTSMANSHIP (KNIGHTS VS. GUNZ) BOTH TEAMS DECIDED TO CALL THE GAME WITH 7 MINUTES LEFT WHEN FINDING OUT THE TROPHY WAS GONE. THEY AGREED ON "CO-CHAMPS" CONSIDERING WHOEVER WON THE TROPHY WAS GOING TO DONATE IT BACK TO A CHILD WITH THE AUTISM DIAGNOSIS ANYWAYS... I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO A SEEING ALL TEAMS AGAIN NEXT YEAR AND HOPING FOR THIS ANNUAL EVENT TO GROW EVERY YEAR!
PITO
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| Joe lane
July 11, 2011
12:09:11 PM
Entry #: 3760562
| Ya it was a great time better comp this year if u keep running it the way u did this will grow every year who won the gloves cleats and all the other things
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| Ish5knights
July 11, 2011
12:19:30 PM
Entry #: 3760571
| We asked Kevin to make a trophy for Sebby on behalf of the Knights, and a trophy for another child on behalf of the Young Gunz. Great turnout and great a great cause. Sorry about some of the BS that went along with the games.
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| Pito 3
July 11, 2011
12:58:40 PM
Entry #: 3760611
| The gloves were given out to random players in the chip because of how things went Down.. But as far as how some games went down ish...all that is because we compete and competitors don't like to lose so emotions take over... So its was easy to forget why we were there when your in the moment.. I'm glad people didn't go too too crazy on the refs realizing they were volunteering there time.. I'm glad people made it out healthy and had a good time... Thanks for the support and hope this event continues to grow...
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| Chris Severino
July 11, 2011
1:06:54 PM
Entry #: 3760620
| On behalf of the CHARGERS and the GCFFA I want to thank Pito and Kevin for doing a tremendous job organizing and running a great event for an even greater cause. Events of any type are a lot of work and this one was no different, you guys rolled with the punches and put together a top notch event.
Its too bad a low-life had to make off with the trophy, i cant imagine what was going through that persons head. What people need to realize is stupid actions like that are the reason legitimate facilities and outside organizations are hesitant to work with adult flag. As players, coachs and administrators we need to police our own and hold people accountable if we want to see this game continue to grow.
Regardless, I look forward to participating again next year (preferably on a cloudy day).
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| WTF
July 12, 2011
3:53:07 PM
Entry #: 3761603
| Wait a minute. You saying that someone actually stole the trophy? Was it made out of money, gold, diamonds or some other precious metal? What the hell kind of bs is that? That was definitely crack-head-ish if it wasn't a crackhead! Wow!
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