Event Information

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 registration 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 all the divisions are 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, no teams may 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 above the Coaches Club and inside the Coaches Club with limited viewing. 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, but locker rooms are available.

SONJ WILL PROVIDE THE FLAGS PLEASE DO NOT BRING OR WEAR ANY OTHER TYPE OF FLAGS!

We do not anticipate any problems with parking. Signs will be posted with directions to the tournament entrance for players, officials, event staff, and spectators. which will be Bud Light Gate, Lot A if full use Lot G.

No coolers are 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, 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 welcomed to tailgate. Please review and follow the guidelines on the MetLife Stadium website for tailgating.

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.

We will have morning and afternoon start times depending on your division. The first games in the morning will start at 8:00 am. Five games will be played simultaneously on the field, each lasting 30 minutes. The Captain will be sent a schedule at least one week before the tournament. Teams should arrive with sufficient time before their first scheduled game to allow for parking, checking in, picking up team incentives, changing clothes, and warming up. Warming up on the field is not allowed if games have started on the field. 

The Team Captain's responsibilities are:

• Secures spot for his/her team in a Division with the $170 deposit.
• Makes sure all players have signed the waivers and registered their information.
• Passes along messages from SONJ regarding the event.
• Hands 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.
• Picks up team incentive gifts and information on tournament day.

Captains should plan to arrive at the stadium earlier than 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.

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)$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.

• Become a Snow Bowl Tournament Event Sponsor. See all of our sponsor levels and benefits.
• Form a corporate Snow Bowl team with up to 15 players.
• Contact Diane Paraskevas at Special Olympics New Jersey for more ideas and information at (609) 896-8000,x261 or email snowbowl@sonj.org.

You can learn all the rules from the Rules page.