Legal game footballs must be Wilson Leather models as follows:

• K2 (5U, 7U, 9U)

• TDJ (11U)

• TDY (13U)

In the Fall season, footballs must also include the TYFA logo.

The White Hat requests all game footballs from the opposing Head Coach to verify compliance.

Each team must present the game football they intend to use to the Referees, who will determine if they are compliant.

Any footballs that do not meet the stated requirements are removed from play.

The team is issued a warning regarding the use of non-compliant equipment, and further violations will result in significant consequences.

A penalty for Illegal Equipment is enforced.

If a team’s footballs are the correct size and made of leather but do not have the TYFA logo (Fall only), they may still be used. However, the Referees and the opposing team must document the situation in their Game Summary Report (GSR), and TYFA will issue a Level II violation to the violating Head Coach.

If a team does not have a Wilson Leather football or uses an incorrect size, their footballs are considered illegal. They must use the opponent’s footballs, and this is not optional. This violation must be documented in the GSR, and TYFA will issue a Level II violation to the Head Coach.

If neither team possesses a football that meets brand, material, and size requirements, the game will proceed. No challenges to the game’s outcome related to footballs will be accepted. Both Head Coaches will receive a Level II violation from TYFA.