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WHITEPOINT YOUTH FOOTBALL 2014 RULES  Eddie Gazzillo, Commissioner 

General Whitepoint Rules  1.

Whitepoint’s objectives are to teach the fundamentals of football and good sportsmanship while providing a healthful and fun activity. This is an instructional in‐house football program. There is no travel, no standings, and no playoffs. 2. All players must be registered using Whitepoint’s Registration Form. No one will be allowed to practice or play without being registered. 3. No player can be benched without the Football Commissioner’s or President’s approval. 4. Every player must play at least half a game as long as the player has consistently been attending football practices and met the minimum criteria for playing on your football team. 5. Every effort must be made for every player to hold a starting position at the start of the game before any player is selected to play both ways a. Players that miss a practice during the week or shows up late for the practice or game do not have to start and may not play equal amount of time. This is up to the coaches of those players. i. Note: Whatever you’re playing time rules are: 6. Schedules will be given out before the start of the season. Each team will play eight games. In addition, each division will have an All‐Star Game. a. Game time on the schedule is start time. Games can start with less than eight players. The officials will balance both teams out. 7. Game Officials, Field Crews, and Directors are all assigned by Whitepoint. 8. All players will receive a participation trophy at the end of the season. In addition, the following trophies will be given out: 1. They must be applied to all members of your team. 2. They must be clearly stated to the parents of your team.

Most Valuable Player

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Outstanding Offensive Back Outstanding Defensive Back Outstanding Offensive Lineman Outstanding Defensive Lineman

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Sportsmanship Award

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