FALL PLAYOFF HOSTING
FALL PLAYOFF HOSTING
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In prior seasons, organizations were permitted to host their own playoff games at their home facilities. However, limited officiating availability, varying field conditions, unpredictable postseason weather, and the need for facilities capable of accommodating multiple games require a more coordinated approach. TYFA will now solicit, evaluate, and select official host venues for playoff weekends.
Selecting approved venues allows TYFA to coordinate officiating crews more effectively, assess facility readiness, and develop schedules that account for participating teams and regional travel needs. Venue selections will prioritize facilities that meet all TYFA hosting requirements and are best suited to support multiple playoff games.
During the postseason, home-field advantage refers only to whether a team must travel. It does not guarantee that a team will play at its own facility. Playoff games will be assigned to approved host venues based on facility suitability, officiating availability, field conditions, and overall scheduling needs.
This approach strengthens the consistency, efficiency, and fairness of playoff scheduling across all regions while prioritizing safe playing conditions and a well-organized postseason experience for athletes, families, and officials.
◾Hosting Eligibility & Venue Requirements
◾Hosting Eligibility & Venue Requirements
Organizations interested in hosting must meet the following criteria:
Multi-Game Capability
Venues must be able to accommodate multiple games in a single day, including games for teams not affiliated with the hosting organization.
Hosts must be prepared to operate playoff events even if their own teams are not participating or are scheduled to play elsewhere.
Field Surface
Preference will be given to venues with artificial turf surfaces due to their reliability and durability in inclement weather conditions.
Scheduling Availability
Preference will be given to venues available for Saturday games, as this facilitates more efficient scheduling across the state.
Venue Standards
Facilities will be evaluated based on the following factors:
Field quality and safety
Availability and accessibility (including parking and spectator accommodations)
Restroom and concession amenities
Lighting (if hosting evening games)
◾Financial Responsibility & Revenue
◾Financial Responsibility & Revenue
If selected as a host venue:
The hosting organization is fully responsible for all costs associated with hosting, including:
Stadium or field rental fees
Officiating crew fees
Any additional operational expenses
The hosting organization will retain 100% of the gate and concession revenue from the games hosted at their venue.
◾Game Assignment & Team Placement
◾Game Assignment & Team Placement
Hosting status does not guarantee that the host organization’s teams will play at their own venue.
TYFA will make every effort to schedule higher-seeded host teams at their home facility.
Lower-seeded host teams may be assigned to other venues based on seeding and scheduling logistics.
Field surface, venue quality, and capacity will also be considered when assigning playoff games to ensure fair and consistent playing conditions across all locations.
Hosts should not request that lower-seeded teams be scheduled at their field.
◾Application & Selection Process
◾Application & Selection Process
TYFA will open a hosting solicitation period prior to the postseason.
Interested organizations must submit venue details and availability for review.
TYFA will evaluate and assign host sites based on:
Field type
Amenities
Accessibility
Availability and scheduling flexibility
Organizations do not need to have teams in the postseason to be eligible to host playoff games.
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