What is 7on7?
You may be asking..."What is 7on7 football?" 7on7 is a fun, competitive, non-contact way to play football. It is all passing and allows scoring both on the offense and defense (interceptions = points). The passing game in football takes a lot of time to practice and perfect--time spent during the fall season is often not enough to develop the timing and skills necessary. Spring (and Fall) 7on7 participation helps tremendously in this regard.

2020 Highlight Video

Who should participate?
Since this is a passing only, no rushing league, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks are all that's needed to participate on offense. On defense, the typical pass coverage positions are needed--linebackers, cornerbacks, & safeties. No offensive or defensive linemen are used in 7on7, but we have had some athletic linemen make the jump to play tight end and linebacker in previous seasons. We encourage players that will be playing in the fall and those that played this past fall to participate. Any players that want to improve their skills in the football passing game are encouraged to join us!

What does the season look like? 

• Registration will open February 10th.
• Tryouts will Occur on Sunday, March 7th at Fuquay-Varina Elementary School
• Regular practices will start TBD, and we'll plan on practice once per week on Sunday afternoon/evenings for 2 hours between 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (TBD) at Fuquay-Varina Elementary School.  

• Our current Tournament options (subject to change) are as follows:
  1. March? - "Beast of the East" - Greenville, NC - NYFO (www.playnyfo.com)
  2. March 27, 2021 - Mid America Regional - Gatlinburg, TN (www.nfa7v7.com)
  3. April? - "Best of the West" - Raleigh, NC - NYFO (www.playnyfo.com)
  4. April? - "Capital City Clash" - Raleigh, NC - NYFO (www.playnyfo.com)
  5. April 17&18, 2021 - Pylon 7on7 Tournament - Richmond, VA (https://www.zortssports.com/tournament/app/3538)
  6. April 24&25, 2021 - Next Level Greats Invitational - Matthews, NC (www.nfa7v7.com)
  7. May? - "Mid-State Madness" - Greensboro, NC - NYFO (www.playnyfo.com)
  8. May 8&9 2021 - Battle in the Upstate - Rock Hill, SC - Blazing 7on7 Tournament (2-day) minimum of five (5) games. (https://www.blazing7on7.com/page/show/3911245-2021-events-and-registration)
  9. May 15&16 2021 - Battle in "Football City USA"  - Blazing 7on7 Tournament (2-day) minimum of five (5) games. (https://www.blazing7on7.com/page/show/3911245-2021-events-and-registration)
  10. May 22&23 2021 - Queen City Showdown - Matthews, NC - Blazing 7on7 Tournament (2-day).  (https://www.blazing7on7.com/page/show/3911245-2021-events-and-registration)
  11. May 29&30 2021 - Blazing 7on7 National Championship - Fort Mill, SC - Blazing 7on7 Tournament (2-day).  (https://www.blazing7on7.com/page/show/3911245-2021-events-and-registration)
  12. June 26&27, 2021 - NYFO National Championship (www.playnyfo.com)

We may see other tournaments open up that may be options.  The teams will work with their coaches to identify best options as we move into the spring season.  Additional tournament play may be optional for teams at added cost for tournament fees, but three (3) tournaments are assumed in base fee.

What are the Costs?
The total cost for 7on7 participation is 300.00 which will include compression shorts and shirt, mouthpiece, tournament play fee registrations, and administration.  Travel expenses are not included yet the team will work with participants to accommodate everyone and leverage best pricing and travel arrangement (ie. carpools).  Financial assistance is available upon request through the registration process.  

Do you have interest in other age groups for 7on7?

The Strong Center is interested in assisting with the logistics and administration to provide football in our area--please contact us if you are interested in pursuing team leadership.  Please email us at football@thestrongcenter.org