FAQs continued

FAQs (continued)

Q: When will we receive our schedules and the rules for the games?

A: At the mandatory meeting at Douglas County High School on August 25th at 7:00 p.m. Subject to change.

Q: What kinds of surfaces will games be played on?

A: Most will be played on (synthetic) turf fields. Some (especially for the youngest kids) will be played on grass.

Q: Is the length of games determined by a set number of plays or by a clock?

A: Games will run for 1 hour and 15 minutes with no stoppage except during the last two minutes before the half and before the end of the game. During those two 2-minute periods, Colorado state high school rules for stopping and starting the clock will apply.

NOTE: Games will finish precisely 1 hour and 15 minutes after their scheduled start time. Each team should be ready to play at the exact time their game is scheduled to begin.

Q: How many trips to Castle Rock will teams have to make?

A: Two. Teams will play either one game Saturday and two Sunday, or two on Saturday and one on Sunday.

On days teams must play a double-header, plenty of time--but not too much--will be allowed between games for players to recover their energy.

Q: Will there be adequate directions to fields?

A: Detailed maps will be e-mailed and posted on this site. Signs and maps will be available at all fields and at key locations in the Castle Rock area. If coming to Castle Rock from the north, use the first of three CR exists (Founders Pkwy/ Meadows Pkwy.) If coming from the south, use the Plum Creek Pkwy exit.

Q: What can parents and kids do between or after games?

A: There will be a variety of activities, food, beverages, and opportunities to purchase souvenirs, customized football gear, and other items either at the fields or a short drive away. Details will be available at a later date.

Teams are encouraged to make games a family outing. Castle Rock is a great place to visit.

Q: What happens if there's bad weather?

A: Weather conditions can change rapidly late in August. As a general matter, only lightning in the vicinity will cause a delay or cancellation. Teams must report to their scheduled field for a game-time decision about the safety of proceeding, which will be made by Festival officials. All games must be completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. Games canceled after multiple or extended delays will not be made up. A system will be in place to detect lightning and to suspend games temporarily as a precaution.

Q: Will there be a mandatory coaches' meeting?
A: Yes, there will be a meeting in order to distribute schedules and maps/directions and to go over rules. It will be held on Thursday evening, August 27th, at DCHS in Castle Rock.

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