Any flag football team with players that are 18 years of age or older are eligible to participate. Each member of the team must sign a waiver before they will be allowed to play on the field. We suggest that those with health concerns contact their doctors before participating.
The minimum donation per team is $2,550 (Punt Level) to participate in Snow Bowl.
We will only register a total of 152 teams for the three-day tournament. By sending in your $170, you secure a place in one of the Division slots. By asking teams to submit a deposit of $170, it allows team members to continue to raise funds from family members and friends to cover the minimum registration fee of $2,550 or raise additional funds to reach higher fundraising incentive levels. Teams may also submit the full $2,550 at the time of registration and will then be completely registered at the Punt Level and not owe any further monies on the day of the tournament.
There are two other incentive levels - Pass Level at $3,500-$4,999 and Touchdown Level at $5,000 and up. Each of these levels provides additional incentives for the team members.
If the division you are interested in is full, your name will be placed on a wait list and you will be called if we have a cancellation. We will not take your $170 deposit unless we have an opening. Please note that teams on the wait list may be contacted up until a week before the tournament and should be prepared to submit the $2,550 to play on the day of their games.
Unfortunately, teams may not register on the day of the tournament. This is due to scheduling, incentive items and other tournament logistics.
Yes! We welcome teams to continue fundraising up to the day of their games. We will accept all donations and add them to your final total.
Spectators can attend and watch the games from the stadium seating. Spectators are not allowed on the field.
Teams are encouraged to wear uniforms appropriate for the sport and weather conditions. Check the weather on the tournament day and bring extra jerseys, socks, shoes, gloves, etc. Players should come dressed to play, locker rooms are not available. All teams must be dressed uniformly to play. Example: all wearing the same color shirt.
SONJ WILL PROVIDE THE FLAGS PLEASE DO NOT BRING OR WEAR ANY OTHER TYPE OF FLAGS.
There is ample parking at the stadium in the Scarlet Lot, which is located on Sutphen Road, accessible from River Road. Signs will be posted with directions to the tournament and gate entrance for players, officials, event staff, and spectators. The Media Gate, located in Section 104 on the Scarlet Lot side, will serve as the gate entrance for all.
No coolers or outside food is allowed in the stadium. Water bottles or sports drinks are allowed in the stadium but only refillable water containers are allowed on the field. Please note this is a non-alcoholic event.
Food will be available for the players, officials, volunteers and event staff. A venue will be open for spectators to purchase a limited menu. Spectators are encouraged to eat before arriving to watch the games, or they are welcome to tailgate. Please review and follow the Rutgers Game Day policies - See Tailgate section.
In an effort to be more sustainable and keep plastic off the field and in the path of where players run we ask that you bring refillable containers and use the water containers on the field to fill your containers with water. All containers must be left off to the side of the playing field areas and out of the range of player movement on the sidelines.
Teams should arrive at least 30 minutes before their first scheduled game to allow for parking, checking in, picking up team incentives, and warming up.
The Team Captain's responsibilities are:
- Secure spot for their team in a Division with the $170 deposit.
- Make sure all players have signed the waivers and registered their information.
- Pass along messages from SONJ regarding the event.
- Hand in all donations and monies due the day of their games. Please have at least the $2,550 to play by the day of their game.
- Pick up team incentive gifts and information on tournament day.
Captains should plan to arrive at the stadium 30 minutes prior to their scheduled games to check in and attend a short (MANDATORY) meeting before the tournament begins.
The format is 6-on-6 with light blocking. There may be some contact with blocking; blocking must be open-handed and thrust outward from the chest with open hands, not "loaded up" from the side. There is no blocking below the waist or above the shoulders. There are no chop-blocks, and you cannot leave your feet. This tournament is a fundraiser, so most teams do not play regularly and are coming out to support Special Olympics New Jersey. If you want to play competitively, then register in the Competitive Division.
Please review tournament rules here.
The winners of the semi-final rounds will play each other in the Championship Game. There will be Championship Games representing winners from each Division. Tie Breakers based on records are determined by: 1) Record; 2) Head to Head; 3) Points Against; 4) Points For; 5) Money Raised for SONJ; 6) Coin Flip.
Trophies will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners of their division.
Monetary and in-kind support is always needed to operate an event of this size. Your company can get involved in any number of ways.
You can learn all the rules from the Rules page.
