Purpose

The NFL PUNT, PASS & KICK program creates a lively and engaging forum for boys and girls ages 6-15

to compete separately against their peers in punting, passing, and kicking skills.

Philosophy

The National Football League wants every child to be given an equal opportunity to compete. Therefore,

there is no registration fee or purchase required for any participant to enter.

Participants At Local Youth Organizations

All contestants must fill out a waiver form, which is available online at NFLPPK.com or from their school

or local youth organizational group (e.g., Parks & Recreation facility, Pop Warner, Jaycees, etc.). Children

must be from 6 to 15 years old and show a valid birth certificate for age verification.

Age Groups

The five age divisions are: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15, with boys and girls competing separately

(age is determined as of December 31 of the current year). For each age division, the top scorer for the

boys’ division and the top scorer from the girls’ division, from each Local Competition will advance to the

Sectional Competition. The top five first-place scorers in each age group for each of the boys’ and girls’

division from the pool of Sectional Competition champions will advance to the Team Championship.

Therefore, if there are more than four sectionals in your NFL market, everyone will not advance to the

Team Championship—only the top four. A competitor must be a first-place winner at the Sectional level

in order to be considered for the Team Championship.

Structure

Each National Football League city/team will be broken down into a minimum of four sections divided

by geographic location.

Local/Sectional Competitions

Local Competitions must take place in July, August and September. Winners from each Local

Competition (one winner from each of the boys’ and girls’ five age divisions) will move on to compete at

an assigned Sectional Competition. Sectionals preferably will be held on Saturdays and/or Sundays in

October.

Team Championships

Team Championships take place in NFL team stadiums in late October, November and December (the

competition will take place prior to the game). A passing exhibition will take place either during pregame

or halftime. The top four scorers from all the first-place finalists in each age division in both the boys’

and girls’ age groups (from each of the NFL teams) will advance to the national finals. These 40

winners plus one parent or guardian will travel to the finals at an NFL playoff game in January.

Eligibility:

1. The competition is open to all boys and girls ages 6 to 15. Boys and girls will compete separately.

The five age divisions are based upon the child’s age as of December 31 of the current year.

2. There is no charge to participate in the NFL PUNT, PASS & KICK program.

3. All participants must show proof of age at all levels of competition. Failure to provide a birth

certificate or religious document (baptismal record) will result in that participant being ineligible to

compete.

4. Participants may register and compete in only one (1) Local Competition. Competing in more than

one Local Competition will result in the automatic disqualification of that participant.

5. All participants must submit the signed parental waiver form on page 23 to the on-site

organizational group. Entry Form may be copied onto organization’s letterhead.

6. Participants must be present at scheduled starting time in order to compete. Failure to do so may

result in ineligibility.

Scoring/Competing:

1. Each participant will be allowed one punt, one pass, and one placekick as part of his/her

competition.

2. Scores are based on both distance and accuracy. Example: If a participant passes the ball 100

feet, but the ball lands 30 feet to the right of the measuring tape, the final score would be 100 -

30 = 70. Scores will be based on exact feet and inches (no partial inches—round to nearest inch).

No participant will receive a negative score; instead their score will be “0.”

3. A participant’s final score is his/her cumulative total for the three individual events. Example: If

participant scores (40) for punting, (60) for passing, and (22) for kicking, the participant’s final

score is 122.

4. If a participant goes over the line prior to or before releasing or making contact with the ball, he/

she will be penalized five (5) feet. Exception: In kicking, a participant may go over the line without

penalty provided the tee is placed on or behind the line.

5. There is no violation if the kicking tee is kicked with the football during the kicking event.

6. Scores will be determined from where a participant’s punt/pass/kick first makes contact with the

ground. Bounces or rolls do not add to the score.

7. If a participant tries to punt, pass, or kick and misses the ball completely, it DOES NOT count as an

attempt and another attempt is allowed.

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Regulations:

1. No football shoes or cleats of any form are allowed. Only gym shoes (soft sole) will be permitted.

No bare feet allowed. Failure to wear gym shoes will result in the disqualification of the participant.

2. All equipment, other than shoes, needed for the competition will be provided by the school or

hosting agency. Participants may not utilize their own equipment (tees or footballs).

3. 2-inch rubber kicking tee and side-winding style tees will be provided by the NFL.

Advancement:

1. All participants must begin competition at the school level or officially sanctioned local community

competition.

2. The top finisher in each of the boys’ and girls’ divisions from the five age brackets of each Local

Competition will advance to the Sectional round. The top finisher is the participant who has the

highest final score for that round. Contestants who qualify for the Sectionals must compete at

the location to which they are assigned. Each school/Local will be notified of the location of the

Sectional prior to the competition. To determine and/or confirm Sectional information, please

contact your State Chairperson.

3. At the Sectionals, each competitor will begin anew with a score of zero (0). Only the top four

(4) first-place finishers in each age bracket from the boys’ and girls’ divisions from the pool

of Sectional Competition champions will advance to the Team Championship. At all levels of

competition, only first-place winners will be considered for advancement to the next level.

4. At the Team Championships, each of the forty (40) competitors will begin anew with a score of

zero (0). The top finisher within each age bracket at this level will be declared that NFL team’s

NFL PUNT, PASS & KICK Team Champion. The top finisher is the participant who has achieved the

highest final score for that round.

5. Only the five first-place Team Champions from each of the boys’ and girls’ divisions of all NFL Team

Championships will be eligible for advancement to the National Finals. Their scores must be in the

top four (4) nationally in their respective age groups to qualify.

6. National Finalists will be notified at the conclusion of all Team Championships (end of December).

7. At the National Finals, each competitor will begin anew with a score of zero (0). The top finisher

within each age bracket at this level will be named the NFL PUNT, PASS & KICK National

Champion. The top finisher is the participant who has achieved the highest final score.

Tie Breakers:

1. If a tie exists for first, second, or third place at either the Local or Sectional round, each participant

involved in the tie will compete in a playoff to determine the final standings. The playoff will consist

of the participants competing head to head in a repeat of all three events. The playoff winner at a

Local Competition will advance to the next round. The playoff winner at a Sectional round will be

eligible to advance to the Team Championships.

2. If a tie exists for first, second, or third place at the Team Championships, the winner will be

determined by the contestant’s score in his or her most recent competition. Example: If a tie

exists at the Team Championship, the participant’s Sectional round score would be referenced to

determine the winner.