2004 National Championships - CHampionship Photos (Tiny-Mite Exhibition)

Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Tiny Mite Exhibition

ABOUT TINY MITES:

Age: *5, 6 and 7 year olds
Weight: 35 pounds minimum, 75 pounds maximum, no older/lighter
Players: Maximum 22, minimum 16
Field Diameter: 80 X 50
Scholastic Fitness: Report card from school or letter from parent.
Coaches: One coach from each team is permitted to be on the field with the team. Once the team breaks from huddle, coach must stay back 10 yards from the line of scrimmage.
If associations have more than one team, age groups must be equally distributed across team roster. If one team, associations cannot stack by age group.
No kick offs, at the start of the game, the ball will be placed on the 30 yard line.
No punting. On 4 th down, a team has the option of (a) running or passing the ball from scrimmage (b) move the ball back to opponents 30 yard line and start offensive play from there.
Penalties: Major penalty 10 yards. Minor penalty 5 yards.
Game Time and Time Outs: Each half is 20 minutes. Game will consist of two (2) halves. Half time will be 10 minutes. All games will have a running clock except for time outs. Each team is allowed two (2) time outs per half.
No score will be displayed on scoreboard. No tie breakers.
No extra point try after touchdown.
Ball will be blown dead if fumbled behind the line of scrimmage. However, ball will be live if fumbled beyond the line of scrimmage.
Playing Time: All players must play either offense or defense. Each team must have three (3) captains per game. Every player on the team must be given an opportunity to be a captain.
Offense: All offensive backs must be lined up behind the offensive line in some type of formation. You will be allowed, however, to split one offensive back no more than five (5) yards outside the tight end.
Defense: No defensive player can be placed directly over the center. Player must be three (3) yards off the center. Defensive line must be one (1) yard back from the offensive line. Defense must run 6,4,1 set. No more than six (6) defensive players can rush the ball. No blizing
Game ball should be a K-2 ball.
Pop Warner Official Rule Book 2003, Tiny Mites Same as Mitey Mite (Rules) plus S-5 Special notes pg. 28
Pop Warner Official Rule Book