BIG DOG BOWL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Registration & Field Access

  • All coaches and participants must be registered, show ID, and have a BDB wristband to access the field.

  • Participant BDB wristbands are provided at daily check-in.

  • Each team receives five (5) coach/AD wristbands for field access.

  • Age cutoff: Age on July 31, 2025 determines division (cutoff date: August 1st).

  • The game schedule will be released 48 hours before the event starts.

Uniform & Equipment

  • Players must be in full uniform.

  • Jerseys must be similar in color across the team and fully cover shoulder pads and all upper-torso padding.

Sideline Conduct

  • The head coach is responsible for the behavior of staff, players, parents, and fans.

  • Offensive language is prohibited and can result in yardage penalties, ejection, or forfeit.

  • Parents are not allowed on the field unless operating the chains.

    • Chain crew may not coach, cheer, or speak to players.

  • Water boys/girls are not allowed. Only coaches and ADs may provide water

Game Format and Event Structure

  • Saturday: Pool play

  • Sunday: Championship play

    • Bracket A: Saturday winners; compete for team trophy + rings

    • Bracket B: Saturday non-winners; compete for team trophy

Game Clock

  • 4 quarters per game

  • 8-minute quarters - no running clock

  • Halftime: 4 minutes

  • Timeouts: 2 per team per half

Extra Points

  • From 3-yard line: 1 point

  • From 6-yard line: 2 points

Overtime Rules (Sunday Only)

  • The ball starts at the 5-yard line.

  • Each team gets one play:

    • Touchdown allows for a 2-point attempt from the 6-yard line.

  • The opposing team then receives the same opportunity.

  • Teams alternate until a winner is determined.

Coach-on-Field Rules

  • 8U, 9U, 10U: One coach allowed on field (optional).

  • 11U, 12U, 13U: No coaches allowed on the field.

  • On-field coaches may NOT talk to players after huddle breaks → penalty: 15 yards.

General Information

Check-In & Wristbands

  • All coaches and players must check in each day before games.

  • Coach/player BDB wristband required for field access.

  • Spectator wristbands are not permitted on the field.

Spectators

  • Directed to appropriate stadium side per team.

  • Entry fee: $10 adults / $5 youth (ages 3–10).

  • Preferred payments: Venmo, Zelle, CashApp.

Food, Drinks, & Restrictions

  • Only water allowed on the field.

  • No food or non-water drinks on the field or track.

  • No outside food, drinks, or coolers in the stadium.

  • Food vendors available on-site.

Facilities & Policies

  • Parking is free.

  • No pets allowed.

  • No smoking of any kind.