TVYFL Rules

In general, TVYFL adheres to the rules and regulations outlined in the current National Federation of State High School Associations rule book. There are a few key differences, however, listed below. For a complete listing of TVYFL rules, please refer to the bylaws on the TVYFL site.

All Grade Levels

The season begins August 8TH with our first day of practice to be held at the NHS complex and players will be part of NHS non-contact camp. No official practice may occur prior to this date.
The first 10 hours of practice will be devoted entirely and exclusively to conditioning.
Teams may practice no more than 10 hours per week prior to Labor Day. Practices after Labor Day are limited to 6 hours per week.
If there are multiple teams at a grade level, those teams will be equitably and equally balanced. There will be no stacking of teams and there will be no core teams.
The maximum roster for any team is not to exceed 30 players.
Each team member will participate in a minimum of 10 active plays per game. Kicking extra points and field goals does not count as a mandatory play. Any play ending as a penalty does not count as a mandatory play.
All initial contact will be above the waist.
Free substitution of players is in effect at all times.
Any game ending in a tie will be decided through a modified Kansas Plan.
No team is allowed to outscore their opponent by more than 35 points.
Quarters are 10 minutes.
Scoring values for games:
- - Touchdown: 6 points
  - Point after (run): 1 point
  - Point after (kick): 2 points
  - Safety: 2 points
  - Field Goal: 3 points
  - If there is a forfeit, the offended team wins 1-0.
  - A 15-yard unsportsmanlike-penalty will be assessed for the disregard of TVYFL bylaws, policies or sportsmanship rules. The first violation in a game will be brought to the attention of the head official, the second violation of the same rule will result in a 15-yard penalty, and the third violation will result in the ejection of the head coach.

3rd/4th

Maximum age: 11 yrs old (cannot turn this age before August 1st)
Maximum weight to carry ball: 100 lbs. in full gear with cleats, but no helmet.
Coach on Field: One coach is allowed on the field during the game.
Rushing: No rushing on any punt, field goal, or kicked extra point.
Football Size: Junior sized footballs.

5th/6th

Maximum age: 13 yrs old (cannot turn this age before August 1st)
Maximum weight to carry ball: 120 lbs. in full gear with cleats, but no helmet.
Coach on Field: One coach is allowed on the field during the first 3 games of the season.
Rushing: No rushing on any punt.
Football Size: Junior sized footballs.

JV

Maximum age: 14 yrs old (cannot turn this age before August 1st)
Maximum weight to carry ball: 140 lbs. in full gear with cleats, but no helmet.
8th Graders: No JV team may have more than seven 8th graders.
Football Size: Intermediate sized footballs.

Varsity

Maximum age: 15 yrs old (cannot turn this age before August 1st)
Maximum weight to carry ball: 170 lbs. in full gear with cleats, but no helmet.
Weight: Any 8th grader over 170 lbs. must play at the Varsity level.
Football Size: Intermediate sized footballs.

Forms | Documents

Below is a list of Newberg Youth Football forms. Most of them are PDF files and require Acrobat Reader to open. If you do not have the latest version of Acrobat Reader, you can download if for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Registration Forms (Both Forms can be printed out when you register on line) or click on the below links

There was much confusion last year about the medical release forms. You must complete a TVYFL medical release form and have it signed by your childs Dr. and returned to the Newberg Youth Football League prior to your child being issued football gear this season. A physical will not be accepted in the place of a TVYFL form!!!!!