A Head Coach should checks these items before a game starts to avoid any issues during the game.

1. FIELD:  If you are the first game of the day you determine if the field will be used or not for the day.

   • Is the field 100 yards + 2x10 yard endzones and 53 yards wide? OR for non-playoff games,

   • Is the field 80 yards + 2x10 yard endzones and 53 yards wide?

   • Is the field safe, meaning no ants, major cracks, rocks, things sticking up, or bleachers to close to field etc?

   • Is the field marked correctly?  Frame, lines every 10 yards, endzones marked.

   • If any of these in your oppinion is NO, challenge the field with the Referees. As soon as 1 play is run, it is too late for the day.

2. SETUP:

   • Are the teams split, one team on each side of the field? This is required.

   • Are the chains on the home side of the fields?  This is required.

3. FOOTBALLS: Wilson Leather K2 Football is the only authorized football. In the Fall, it must have a TYFA logo on it.

4. FLAG BELTS: Triple-Threat is the only authorized flag belts. Standard colors, not customized, 12" minimum in length.

5. SOFT-SHELL HELMETS: GameBreaker brand. Any player going on to the field must have one. All helmets should match in color.

6. PLAYERS: 

   • All players must be in the TYFA WebApp with no holds of any type. A minimum of 7 players to avoid a forfeit.

   • All players must be in Dress Code compliance.

   • In Fall, the Home/Away jersey policy is in effect. Visitor must be in WHITE.

   • Jerseys must have policy compliant numbers. 

   • No players with casts.

   • Mouth pieces for all players on the field. 

   • Correct cleats, no towels and no hand-warmers.

   • No communication devices on players.

7. VOLUNTEERS: 

   • All volunteers must be in the TYFA WebApp with no holds of any type. A minimum of 2 volunteers to avoid a forfeit.

   • All volunteers must be in Dress Code compliance.

   • 10+3 sideline staff compliance.

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