Heartland Showdown 

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This is the first tournament of the 2026 - 2027 MFF tournament series.

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Details:

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Open to ALL Teams and Organizations

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o   All Teams will participate in a Pool Play Format

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o   Every team is guaranteed a Minimum of (3) three pool play games.

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o   If there are Two teams in a division those two teams will play a best of three game series.  First team to win two games is the Champion.

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o   If there are Three teams in a division each team will play each other team twice.  Once all games are completed the team ranked the highest in the division is the Champion.

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o   If there are an Odd number of teams higher than 3 in a division, one team in that division will play a fourth pool play game and that game will count towards overall standings.  The team that is last to register will be the team that will get the forth game.

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o   TOP 4 teams in each division will advance to bracket play.

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Divisions:

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Coed: 8u,10u, 12u, 14u

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Girls: High School

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Eligibility: 

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Age cutoff 8/1/2026

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Only 2 coaches allowed. All players will need a valid Zorts players card for age verification.  Coaches and players must sign all waivers and show as eligible to participate. 

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Full Team Registration are due no later than March 15th 2025 at 11:59pm CST

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Full Rosters are due by November 3rd at 11:55pm CST.  Late fee will occure after deadline.

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Rule Book:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oD-QCzxJfmSBVxYEL_iqxvPvQch1rbqtxmvNua3u9u4/edit?tab=t.0 

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Game Play Info: Games will use MFF game balls.

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All teams are required to have their own flags, mouthguards and team shirts or jerseys.

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NFL Flags, Sonic Flag-Tag and Custom flags if poppers are smooth are allowed.  MFF officials will check flags to make sure they are allowed.  

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Soft Shell helmets are encouraged but not required.  

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Admissions: There will be admission fees for spectators.  Order your admission tickets before the day of the tournament and skip the line.  (No Admission Fees for Players and 2 Coaches.)  Click Here for tickets 

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Awards: First place Teams will receive Championship Rings & 50% off Team enter Bid to the MFF Championship in the Wisconsin Dells in July.  Second place will recieve medals.

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Refund Policy:

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Midwest Flag Football has a no refund policy once you pay the deposit or the full registration fee. In the unusual circumstance where Midwest Flag Football had to cancel a division the team or teams affected would get a credit of amount paid to a future Midwest Flag Football Tournament.  If tournament had to be canceled because of weather or any other reason all teams will be credited the amount paid for a future Midwest Flag Football Tournament.