5V5 LINEMEN
LEAGUE

Develop skilled offensive and defensive linemen through technique, football IQ, accountability, respect, leadership and mentorship. Athletes are expected to arrive prepared, work hard, respect others and accept coaching.

Six proposed divisions, four teams per division, eight athletes per team. Five compete at a time for older divisions, with three rotating. Two matchups each Saturday over six weeks (12 per team). Junior divisions use age-appropriate team skill challenges. Game length and exact scoring will be finalized after testing and safety review.

All Junior Trenches competition is non-contact. No live blocking, physical hand fighting, tackling or forceful player-to-player contact. Skills include agility, mirror drills, reaction, stance, coordination, communication and non-contact line technique.

Planned activities include blocking, forceful hand fighting, pass-rush and pass-protection reps. Contact is NOT currently authorized. The final format, protective equipment, intensity, duration, officiating and permitted techniques will be published only after professional review and written insurance confirmation. No tackling, intentional takedowns, head/neck contact, blindside blocks, below-waist blocks or retaliation will be allowed.

Coaches will provide meaningful participation to medically cleared athletes and rotate athletes throughout both matchups. Rotations may be adjusted for injury, fatigue, attendance, safety or discipline.

Scoring will reward technique, successful assignments and unit performance, with separate Junior Trenches skill scoring. Proposed standings: win 3 points, tie 1, loss 0. Four-team division playoffs: #1 vs #4 and #2 vs #3, then a championship. Final scoring, tie-breakers and officiating rules will be published before paid registration.

The league will implement venue-specific emergency action plans, trained supervision, hydration and heat precautions, lightning/severe-weather stoppages, injury reporting and concussion removal/medical clearance procedures. No athlete may be pressured to play injured. Parent medical and emergency contact information will be required for paid registration.

Respect coaches, athletes, officials and families. No threats, fighting, harassment or abusive behavior. Coaches must promote safe technique and fair treatment. Serious or repeated violations may lead to suspension or removal following review.

Training and Saturday attendance matter. Families from Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville, North Georgia and surrounding areas are welcome if they can arrive on time. Optional travel tournaments are not guaranteed and may require separate fees, consent and insurance approval.

The interest form is free. Proposed registration fees are not yet being collected. Final inclusions, payment plans, deadlines, cancellation/makeup policy and refunds will be published before paid registration opens.

Coverage must expressly include all actual evaluations, training, competitions, contact techniques, coaches and volunteers. Facility additional-insured requirements, participant injury exclusions and concussion-related exclusions must be reviewed before any contact activity.

The league director may adjust the schedule and operational details with notice. No rulebook language overrides safety requirements. Final rules and parent acknowledgments will be provided before paid registration.

No. This is a free interest form only. There is no payment and no guaranteed team placement.

Proposed season fees: 6U $150, 8U $175, 10U $200, and 12U/14U/High School $250 per athlete. Final prices will be confirmed before paid registration.

Yes, an early bird registration special is planned only if enough families express commitment and Big Man U officially confirms the league. The discount amount, opening date, deadline and eligibility will be announced later. Completing the free interest form does not guarantee a discount or a roster spot.

Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville, North Georgia, and surrounding areas are welcome if families can meet attendance and travel commitments.

Athletes complete age-appropriate evaluations. Coaches use a snake draft to form balanced teams. Four teams per division are planned, with eight athletes per team.

Coaches are expected to rotate athletes and provide meaningful participation, subject to health, safety, attendance, and conduct.

No helmets or shoulder pads are currently planned. Live blocking and forceful hand fighting for older divisions are only proposed and will not proceed unless qualified safety professionals determine an appropriate equipment/contact protocol and insurance explicitly approves it.

No. The 6U, 8U and 10U divisions use non-contact football movement and skill challenges.

Six sessions are planned, along with 12 regular-season matchups and a championship opportunity. The final package will be confirmed before payment.

No. A travel opportunity may be offered depending on commitment, event availability, safety and insurance. Additional costs may apply.

A rescheduling and refund policy will be published before paid registration. Families will receive updates using their provided contact information.

Evaluations/draft are planned for January 2027, training in February, and Saturday games March 6 through April 10, with a proposed championship April 17. Dates and facilities are not yet confirmed.

January 1, 2027 is the proposed age cutoff. Exact eligibility and school-related requirements will be confirmed before paid registration.