2025 OFFICIAL PYLON LINEMAN RULES
The Lineman Challenge celebrates the skill, strength, and teamwork of football linemen. This event blends physical challenges with ceremonial traditions to honor competition and sportsmanship, showcasing the critical role linemen play in football.
Team Structure and Uniform Requirements
- Teams – Each team consists of up to 14 players
- 5 offensive linemen, 2 reserves (at the coach’s discretion)
- 5 defensive linemen, 2 reserves (at the coach’s discretion)
- Uniform Requirements:
- All players must wear team uniforms
- A required, Pylon mandated softshell helmet for safety
Pre-Game Ceremony
- Faceoff and Handshake
- Setup – Both teams line up 5 yards apart, facing each other, creating a moment of respect and intensity
- Coin Toss – During the faceoff, the two captains meet in the center of the lines for the coin toss, led by the referee
- Outcome – The winner of the coin toss selects either offense or defense for the entire game, and this selection remains consistent throughout all rounds
- Handshake – Following the coin toss, the referee calls “Break,” and each player shakes hands with their opponent
- Team Hype Chant
- Setup – Each team gathers in a huddle for a ceremonial pregame chant or hype session to boost energy and team spirit before the game
- Scoring – Creative Point: The referee awards 1 point to the team with the best and most creative chant/dance ceremony. If the referee decides it’s a tie, no points are awarded
Gameplay Format (20 minutes)
The game is divided into 4 quarters with unique events that test agility, power, teamwork, and technique. Each event is timed to maintain a fast pace and engaging competition.
- Each team is guaranteed 3 games
- Two (2) pool-play games
- One (1) single-elimination game
Additional Rules for All Events
- Substitutions: Coaches may substitute players during the second, third, and fourth quarters at any time.
- Repetition Rules:
- Skill Drills (Pro Agility, Broad Jump, 10-Yard Sprint) – Each player has only one rep.
- One-on-One, Half-Line Drill (3v3), Full-Line Drill (5v5) – Each matchup consists of three reps.
* Note – If you have LESS THAN 10 athletes on your roster, the athlete(s) with the lowest score(s) will compete against the remaining, opposing team’s player(s).
* Note – If you have LESS THAN 10 athletes on your roster, the athlete(s) with the lowest score(s) will compete against the remaining, opposing team’s player(s).
* Note – If you have LESS THAN 10 athletes on your roster, the athlete(s) with the lowest jump(s) will compete against the remaining, opposing team’s player(s).
Post-Game Ceremony
Final Faceoff and Handshake – Both teams line up 5 yards apart for a final faceoff. Captains meet at the center, and players exchange handshakes to honor their opponents.
Trophy Presentation (Championship Games Only): The losing captain presents the trophy to the winning captain. Both teams bow to acknowledge sportsmanship.
Summary of Scoring System
- Event Points – Points awarded based on head-to-head wins in each event.
- Bonus Points – Bonus points awarded for fastest times, longest jumps, and highest number of wins in specific events.
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