The tournament is a four-man best-shot format. It is capped at 30 teams and has been sold out in recent years. Many former athletes, former and current coaches and J-Hawk supporters have competed. Fittingly, former Jefferson coach Bob Ask often has delivered a pre-tournament greeting and prayer. 

The JAG outing is played on the second Saturday in August at Ellis Park each year. It has raised more than $120,000. The money has largely benefitted the football program, but also has been distributed to other sports in need.