Rules for the event can be found here

The Sunshine Bowl Flag Football tournament is a one-day flag football tournament that gives players the opportunity to play on the same field where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the Super Bowl, while supporting the athletes of Special Olympics Florida.

Flag football teams with registered players are eligible to participate. Each team member must sign a waiver before they will be permitted to play on the field. We recommend that those with health concerns contact their doctors before participating.

The minimum donation per team is $1,200 or $800 for College Division teams to participate in Sunshine Bowl. Each team can have up to 12 participants, with the ability to rotate in different players during the 6v6 and 5v5 games.

By sending in your $100, you secure a place in one of the Divisions. By asking teams to submit a deposit of $100, it allows team members to continue to raise funds from family members and friends to cover the minimum registration fee of $1,200 ($800 for college division) or raise additional funds to reach higher fundraising incentive levels. Teams may also submit the full $1,200 ($800 for college division) at the time of registration and will then be completely registered and not owe any additional money on the day of the tournament.

We hope you do! There are prizes and incentives for the top fundraising teams. And that means more support to Special Olympics Florida athletes.

Can teams attend Jack in the Club?
All teams that raise a minimum of $1,200 will be invited to Jack in the Club on Friday, April 5, 6p.m. - 10 p.m. Jack in the Club features a blackjack tournament with a silent auction where guests can enjoy live music, local celebrity appearances, an open bar, and food bites from local restaurants offering a Taste of Tampa!

Can teams register on the day of tournament?
Unfortunately, no teams may register on the day of the tournament. This is due to scheduling, incentive items and tournament logistics.

Yes! We welcome teams to continue fundraising up to the day of their games. We will accept all donations and add them to your final total.

Each participant will receive 1 boxed meal as part of the event.

Teams are encouraged to wear identifiable team uniforms appropriate for the sport and weather conditions. Check the weather the day of the tournament and bring extra jerseys, socks, shoes, gloves, etc. All uniforms or shirts must have numbers.

We will have afternoon and evening start times depending on your Division. The Captain will receive a schedule at least one week before the tournament. Teams should arrive at their designated registration time based on their Division and allow extra time for parking, checking in, picking up team incentives, and warming up prior to their first game. Warming up on the field is not allowed if games have started on the field.

• Secures spot for his/her team in a Division with the $100 deposit.
• Ensures all players have signed the waivers and registered their information.
• Submits all donations and money due. Must have at least the $1,200 on the day of their game to play.
• Picks up team incentive gifts and information on tournament day.

The format is 6-on-6 with light blocking. Screening by any player behind the line of scrimmage is allowed as long as there is no contact. Screeners must have their arms fully extended to the ground at their sides or behind their backs. Any use of arms, elbows, legs, shoulders, or hips to initiate contact during their screen is illegal. There is no blocking below the waist or above the shoulders. There are no chop-blocks and you cannot leave your feet. This tournament is a fundraiser so a majority of the teams do not play on a regular basis and are coming out to support Special Olympics Florida.