Location of Event:

Hampton State Beach, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH 03842

Location of Player Check In:

Bernie's Beach Bar

73 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH 03842

What does it mean a tryout is sold out?

The tryouts have reached full capacity, allowing for optimal player evaluation. Athletes who have not yet registered are encouraged to join the waitlist, in case additional spots open up.

• Height, Weight, & Wingspan

• 30yd Dash

• 3 Cone

• Broad Jump

• Hands & Catching

• QB Movement & Accuracy

• Position Specific

• Oklahoma

• 1 on 1’s

Tryout Itinerary (EST) - Hampton Beach

9:00 AM - Athlete Check In

10:00 AM - Opening Ceremony

10:15 AM - Testing / Tryouts Begin

1:00 PM - Athletes Break For Lunch / Evaluations Begins

2:00 PM - Team Drafts (Flag & Tackle)

2:45 PM - Exhibition Games Start (Flag & Tackle)

4:45 PM - Closing & Awards Ceremony

Hampton Beach:

Saturday, July 30th 2024 (Early Bird)

Saturday, August 30th, 2024 (Late)

Note: Due to high demand, all Tryouts are expected to sell out quickly. Players are encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure their spot, as registration will close early once the Tryouts are full.

Free Early Player Registration

$50 Late Player Registration

Fee Includes: Player Registration, Results, Evaluations, Refreshments, Official BFL Tryout T-Shirt, and a chance to be selected by our NFL players panel to participate in the first ever Beach Football League exhibition game held at the end of the day.

All registered athletes will be entered into the 2025 BFL Draft Pool. Official league play begins Summer 2025.

• Player has graduated from high school in the year of 2024 or earlier or is 18+.

• Player is not under contract with or by any other professional football league.

• Player is not a current member of a collegiate football team for the 2024 season.

Scoring

6 Point Touchdown
3 Point Throw-in Field Goal 2 Point Conversion
1 Point - PAT
2 Point - Safety

Moving The Ball

Four (4) downs to score.

Refs will spot the ball after each play
1 foot in bounds for a completed catch.

Timing

2 Halves 15 Minutes Each Half

20 Minute Halftime
Clock Stops on 4th Down

3 Timeouts Each Half

The Field

A Rectangular Field: 40.5 Yards in Length 30.6 Yards in Width.

Tackling Rule

Like the Rugby Football Union, we are adopting the same waist-height tackle law to reduce head injuries.

Tackle

No pads. Just like Rugby and the A7FL, the soft shell gear is optional, but the mouthpiece is mandatory.

Flag

During U-17 and 18+ games, players will be outfitted with cutting-edge soft shell pads, helmets, & mouthpieces are all mandatory.

Due to limited showcase space, athletes are encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure admission.

Players may participate in Defensive and Offensive portions of each Tryout, but they can only register for one position for the 2025 BFL Draft Pool.

The player registration fee is non-refundable, except under the following circumstances:

1. Players not accepted into The BFL Tryouts will receive a 100% refund of their registration fee.

2. Players who are signed by the NFL, UFL, or Accept a College Scholarship prior to their Tryout date have the option to cancel their registration and receive a 100% refund, provided they submit a copy of their signed contract with their refund request at least one week prior to their tryout date.

3. Players who provide documentation of a disabling injury from their doctor or team physician will receive a full 100% refund.

Tryout Weather:
Tryouts are held rain or shine. In the event of lightning within 5 miles of the tryout location, the event will be paused until the lightning has passed.

Air Travel

Player registration fees are non-refundable in the event of airline flight cancellations.

Tryouts are held rain or shine. In the event of lightning within 5 miles of the tryout location, the event will be paused until the lightning has passed.