1. The only authorized flag belt to be used in official TYFA flag football games is the TRIPLE-THREAT BELT.

2. Three vinyl flags sewn to a nylon belt, one to each side and one in the back with a plastic clasp.

3. Minimum 12" in length and 2 1/4" in width.

4. RED, YELLOW, GREEN, or ROYAL BLUE only. No customization allowed.

5. The Flag must be CONTRASTING IN COLOR to the color of the shorts/pants AND any stripe or writing down the sides of the shorts/pants.

6. You must have at least (1) belt that is placed on the QB or the game cannot be played and becomes a Forfeit.

1. Wilson Leather footballs are the only authorized footballs for official TYFA games.

2. The K2 Traditional or GST is the only  authorized size for Flag football. 

3. The TYFA logo is required to be on the football if it is to be used in official TYFA games in the Fall. It is not required in the Spring.

4. Organization Boards can order these through TYFA twice a year (March and June).

As part of TYFA's Safety Initiative which started in 2018 and voted in by member Presidents, the Flag teams must wear soft-shell helmets.

1. Additionally, it was voted that an exclusive vendor be used; GameBreaker (GB).

2. Players who do not have soft-shell helmets on during the game will not be allowed to play.  Reference On Field Minimum Rule.

3. If you wish to change the color of the helmet, just inform HelpDesk@tyfa.com and it will get handled if GB has that color available.

1. Mouth Pieces are required while the play is going and could cost you timeouts or penalty yards if the players do not have them in their mouths.

2. Double Mouth Pieces are prohibited.

3. Towels are prohibited for Flag players.

4. Jewelry – Chains and necklaces around a player’s neck or attached by piercing is prohibited. Earrings are fine because players wear helmets.

5. Handwarmers are prohibited for Flag players.

6. Gloves: An approved glove is a fitted covering for a hand having separate sections for each finger and thumb, without any additional material that connects any of the fingers and/or thumb, and that completely covers each finger and thumb. A player will not be allowed to play with unauthorized gloves. There are no restrictions on color or brand.

7. Cleats: An approved cleat is a rubber-soled cleat or replaceable (detachable) cleat with hard plastic soles - the replaceable cleat stud being no longer than 1/2" and may not be metal tipped. There are no restrictions on color or brand. If the cleats are spiked, the head coach will be penalized with an Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

8. Helmet stickers are allowed as long as they are youth appropriate.

9. Casts are not allowed.