Date: 

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August 22nd, 2026

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Location: 

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515 Monmouth Road, Jackson, NJ 08527

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(OUTDOOR FIELDS)

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Details:

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Open to ALL teams and organizations

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Please visit our website for complete tournament structure and rules: islandelitesports.com/apex

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NFL FLAG RULES

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NFL FLAG DIVISIONS

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3 Pool Play Games + Playoffs & Championships 

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Two 12 - Minute Halves + 1 Minute Halftime

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NO Overtime in Pool Play

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NFL FLAG Rulebook

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Girls: 8U/10U/12U/14U/HS

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Coed: 8U/10U/12U/14U

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Top Gun: Elite Competition

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Comp Division: Strong Tournament Teams

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Open Divisions: New & Developing Teams

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PLEASE NOTE: Comp & Open Divisions will be one division for pool play, and if there are enough teams, they will split into Comp & Open for playoffs. 

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Teams are expected to sign up for the appropriate division based on their skill. If a team is determined to be playing down, or “sandbagging”, they will be moved to a higher skill division without notice. Please visit the Island Elite Sports website for full tournament information & rules. 

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Age Cutoff 8/1/2025

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SHRUUMZ POPPERS ALLOWED

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Entry Fees:

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$550 per team per division

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$100 deposit to secure your spot

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Prizes:

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Top Gun winners receive a FULL PAID BID to APEX Nationals 

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Comp winners receive a HALF PAID BID to APEX Nationals

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Open winners receive a BID to APEX Nationals.

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ALL WINNERS receive championship rings, MVP awards, and coaches awards.

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Eligibility: 

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Age cutoff 8/1/2026.

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Rosters are limited to 12 players and 2 coaches. All players will need a valid Zorts players card. All Coaches will need a Zorts Coaches card and background check. Coaches and players must sign all waivers and show as eligible to participate. 

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Rules: 5v5 NFL FLAG Rulebook 

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Equipment:

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All teams MUST use the correct size football

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8U + 10U - Pee Wee or Larger

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12U - Junior and larger

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14U + HS - Youth or Larger

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CASHLESS POLICY:

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Island Elite Sports is now a CASHLESS tournament series. ALL in-person payments must be made using a credit or debit card. We also accept tap payments. Thank you for your support. 

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Refund Policy:

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Island Elite Sports has a no refund policy once you pay the deposit or the full registration fee for any reason. If a refund is warranted (determined by the Island Elite Sports Administration), it will be the amount you paid, less any processing or credit card fees. In the unusual circumstance where your team is unable to play due to injuries, illness etc., we are happy to provide a credit to a future Island Elite Sports Tournament in 2025/2026 for the amount minus the deposit, if we receive written notification two weeks prior to the tournament. In the unforeseeable scenario that we are impacted by COVID-19 or other virus-related events, including but not limited to, a mandatory quarantine and/or shut-down of “non-essential” businesses, we will be offering a credit to a future Island Elite Sports Event.

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THANK YOU for registering for the Island Elite Sports Tournament! Looking forward to seeing you on the field for a day of FAST. FUN. FLAG. Below is some important information for the Tournament. 

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Points of Contact:

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Tournament Office: 347-282-2847

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Email: tournaments@islandelitesports.com

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Website: www.islandelitesports.com