• Controlled violence only: technique + balance, no reckless finishes.
• Safety wins: dangerous contact gets flagged or removed.
• Authority: referee report is primary authority. NNSFL has final discretion on discipline and disputes.

• Field: 25 × 25 yards
• Start: whistle
• Official rep time: 3 seconds
• Timer authority: referee controls the official timer (no review)
• Staffing: 1 certified referee per field + Field Supervisor

• Roster only: only rostered/certified players may participate.
• No multi-team: no player may compete on multiple teams in the same division.
• Subs: between reps only.
• Violations: removal + forfeits possible.

• Legal: hands inside frame, controlled displacement, controlled moves.
• Illegal: bull rush/launching, slams, body-weight takedowns, hands to face/throat.
• Punching: ejection + tournament removal.

• Rounds 1–2: +2 clear win, +1 edge win, 0 stalemate, -1 loss.
• Automatic rep loss: major safety foul / illegal technique.
• Cash Money Round (Round 3): scoring + penalties doubled.
• Tournament format: 3 rounds per matchup; ties = sudden death reps.

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