• It is MANDATORY by vote of the Presidents that each team have a HOME and AWAY jersey to ensure clear team distinction and maintain integrity of competition. This will only be enforced in the Fall.

• TYFA designates dark-colored jerseys for hosting teams. Visiting teams must wear white or an alternate color jersey that provides a clear contrast to the home team’s jersey. The visiting team’s jersey cannot clash with the home team’s jersey and must have a discernible difference to avoid confusion on the field.

Non-Compliance Penalty:

• Grace Period: Teams will have a 30-minute grace period to resolve any jersey compliance issues before penalties are applied.

• First Offense: If the issue is not addressed within the grace period, the game will proceed, but the team will be issued a Level II ($200) fine per occurrence. For example, if one team arrives with the wrong jersey, they will be fined $200. If multiple teams from an organization are in violation, the fine will be assessed for each team, which could result in a fine of up to $800 for the organization.

• Subsequent Offenses: If a team has a subsequent offense and arrives at the game violating the policy, the game will be declared a forfeit.

• Failure to Notify: If a team fails to notify the league of their inability to provide an alternate jersey, they will forfeit all games until the issue is resolved.

TYPE

• Flag may use a football jersey or t-shirt.

• Tackle must use an official football jersey that has sleeves that completely cover the shoulder pads, back plate and must remain unaltered and tear-resistant. It should be full length and tucked into the pants or aligned with the waistline.

WORDS

• Player names or nicknames may be used. However the nickname must be youth appropriate. All jerseys do not have to have names to be compliant.

• Youth and sport appropriate advertising is allowed as long as it does not interfere with the numbers.

NUMBERS

• Numbers MUST be easily visible and legible, using Arabic numerals from 00 to 99, appearing on both the front and back of the jersey. Roman Numerals are not permitted.

• Any number preceded by zero ("0") (except double zero "00") is prohibited. A single zero ("0") is allowed. 

• The base color of the Jersey #, must contrast to the base color of the uniform. (jersey # cannot be the same color as the jersey).

• The numbers, including any border(s), should be centered horizontally.

• Jerseys must have numbers, even if they are taped on.

• Should you opt to position your number on either the right or left breast, it must me at a minimum 4"; but the back must be full size.

• The color and style of the numbers must be consistent on both the front and back.

• Flag numbers can be a minimum of 6" front and back. Tackle numbers can be a minimum of 8" on the front and 10" on the back.

• When a player enters the game after changing their jersey number, they must report to the Refs, who will then inform the head coach of the opposing team.  A player who enters the game after changing their jersey number and does not report, commits a foul and if discovered, the offending team is penalized for an Unsportsmanlike Conduct (15).

• Multiple players with the same number (on the same team) are prohibited from being on the field at the same time. If discovered, all players with the same number but one must come off the field and the offending team will be penalized an Unsportsmanlike Conduct (15).

• If removing players from the field drops the team under the ON FIELD MINIMUM of (7xflag, 11xtackle), the players may stay with no further penalty for duplicate numbers. The Head Coach will incur disciplinary action after the game.

ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS FOR TEMPORARY JERSEYS

• When requesting a uniform waiver for temporary jerseys, ensure they meet the following minimum requirements for authorized play:

• Number Visibility:

  • Each jersey must display a visible number on both the front and back.

  • Acceptable application methods: printing, painting, heat-pressing, or taping (numbers must remain clear and legible during gameplay).

• Color Consistency:

  • All jerseys must be uniform in color (e.g., if one player wears red, the entire team must wear red).

  • Failure to meet these requirements may result in the waiver being denied.