Volunteer Help Desk - JERSEY CHALLENGE

Challenge - Jersey

GRACE PERIOD = Set period of time that both teams share for each game to fix situations. 15 minutes in the Spring / 30 minutes in the Fall.

If a Head Coach wishes to challenge an opponent's Jerseys, they should first notify the Side Referee.
The Side Referee will then pause the game and inform the White Hat.
The White Hat will approach the challenging Head Coach and ask if they have supporting evidence from (volunteer.tyfa.com only) to justify the challenge.
If the Head Coach cannot provide valid proof, the challenge is dismissed, and the game resumes.
If proof is available, the White Hat will ask the Head Coach to clearly state the issue and present their supporting evidence.
All evidence is listed below.

Numerical Format Violation

If a player’s jersey displays a number with a leading zero (e.g., 01, 02, 03), it is out of compliance (00 and 0 are allowed).
The game will continue, and the player may participate.
The opposing team must allow the concerned team to take a photograph for documentation in their Game Summary Report (GSR).
TYFA will issue a Level II violation to the Head Coach of the team with the non-compliant jersey.

If a team has players without numbers on their jerseys at the start of the game, they must correct the issue within the Grace Period by either replacing the jerseys or adding temporary numbers (e.g., taped numbers).
If the Grace Period expires and the issue remains unresolved, the players will not be allowed to participate, unless a waiver from Chris Coleman or Brian Morgan has been granted.
If the team does not have the minimum eligible players (7 Flag, 11 Tackle), when the Grace Period expires, the Referees will declare a Class A Forfeit.
TYFA will issue a Level II violation to the Head Coach of the team with non-compliant jerseys.

If a jersey contains words or advertisements deemed inappropriate for youth sports, it is out of compliance.
The game will continue, and the player may participate.
The opposing team must allow the concerned team to take a photograph for documentation in their GSR.
TYFA will issue a Level II violation to the Head Coach of the team with the non-compliant jersey.

If a team is not wearing the required jersey color at the start of the game, they have the remainder of the Grace Period to obtain replacements.
If the grace period expires, play will proceed with the non-compliant jerseys.
The opposing team must allow the concerned team to take a photograph for documentation in their GSR.
TYFA will issue a Level II violation to the Head Coach of the team with the non-compliant jerseys.
If this is the second occurrence for the team, it will result in a Class A Forfeit.

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