• All returning players 12 years old and older (as of September 1st) will be tested every 2 years (assuming they were tested in 2022)
• All new players 11 years of age and older (as of September 1st) will be tested prior to the start of the 2023 season.

A.  Ethics, Behavior and Leadership by Example
TCYFL Participants will abide by the letter and spirit of all TCYFL By Laws, TCYFL Football Playing Rules, TCYFL Parent/Family Member Pledge (Schedule L) and TCYFL Coach Pledge (Schedule M). Coaches will not criticize or demean any player in an inappropriate fashion, and will never humiliate a player in front of the team.

Coaches and Players will accept all referee decisions and calls on the field as fair and final, having been called to the best of the ability of the referee.

The Head Coach has complete responsibility for the conduct of his or her coaching staff, players, fans, etc.

Coaches will not criticize referees, opposing coaches, or others by word or gesture. Coaches will emphasize good sportsmanship to all players.

Coaches will not use abusive or profane language in performance of their coaching duties.

Coaches will never be on or near the game or practice field under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.

Coaches will set an exemplary personal example of conduct at all times.

Coaches will not grab a player’s face mask.

Coaches will sign and agree to abide by the TCYFL Coaches Pledge, subject to oversight by the TCYFL Coaching/Ethics Committee.

Any TCYFL participant (including but not limited to coaches, players, family members, fans, etc.) using profanity or showing any verbal or physically threatening actions before, during or after any TCYFL function may be suspended and/or permanently barred from TCYFL activity.  Any TCYFL participant involved in any physical violence will be permanently barred from all TCYFL activity.

B.  Acts of Debarment
A Coach or other adult acting in an official capacity may be suspended and/or permanently barred from TCYFL activity if he or she exhibits any of the following:

1. Threatening bodily harm or striking any other participant (coach, referee, TCYFL official, player, board member, spectator, etc.)
2. Exhibiting continual acts of poor sportsmanship or unsportsmanlike conduct, or abusive language, whether on the field or as a spectator.
3. Allowing an ineligible player to participate in a TCYFL game.
4. Failing to comply with TCYFL Participant Conduct provisions.
5. Promoting, encouraging or engaging in inappropriate or unsafe weight reduction activities, including but not limited to: steam rooms, use of rubber (or other similar) “sweat” suits, insufficient (quality or quantity) food intake, or any other method that is unhealthy.

C.  General Code of Conduct
All League Representatives and their alternates will always conduct themselves with class and dignity in any and all situations. The Executive Board members will always be the epitome of class and dignity and will always lead by positive example.

D.  Ejections
The TCYFL treats all Participant ejections most seriously.  The TCYFL will maintain a thorough, true and correct record of all ejections.

E.  Consequence of Player Ejection
If a player is ejected from a game for any reason, the player will be suspended (not be allowed to participate in any way) for the following game, whether it is a regular season, playoff or championship game.  If the ejection occurs during the last game of the season, the player will be suspended for the first game of the following season.

A second player ejection will result in suspension of that player for the next two (2) scheduled games. A third player ejection will result in the suspension of that player for remainder of the season.

F.  Consequence of Coach Ejection
If a coach is ejected from a game for any reason, the coach will be suspended (not be allowed to participate in any way) for the following game, whether it is a regular season, playoff or championship game.  If the ejection occurs during the last game of the season, the coach will be suspended for the first game of the following season. Any coach ejected from a game, for any reason, will serve an automatic one (1) week suspension.  Ejected Coaches must appear before the TCYFL Coaching/Ethics Committee within one week of the ejection to answer for their behavior, subject to possible additional sanction by the Coaching/Ethics Committee and/or TCYFL Executive Board.

A second coach ejection/suspension, for any reason, will result in suspension of that coach for the remainder of the season.  An ejected coach must move to the parking lot or beyond, in any case away from the playing field and fan areas.

The referee will report any and all ejections to the League Representative or other home site representative immediately upon occurrence.

TCYFL will notify all Member Communities of upcoming game(s) that involve a coach or a player that has been suspended.

H.  Violence
Any coach who displays any act of violence towards a player, game official, League official or another coach will be permanently banned from coaching in the TCYFL.

Any Player removing their helmet to swing, throw, hit, or threaten anyone else will be suspended for a minimum of one game and may be banished from the TCYFL.  The TCYFL Executive Board may also consider other sanctions.

I.  Executive Board Determination
The Executive Board will review and make final determination of conduct issues.

J.  Parent/Family Code of Conduct
Parents, Families, and all fans will always be supportive of all players on all teams at all times. Parents and Families are subject to provisions of the TCYFL Parent/Family Member Pledge (Schedule L), subject to oversight by the TCYFL Coaching/Ethics Committee. 

Is your child giving you credit for being a good sports parent? Or are you operating in the red with your negative behavior?

Having good credit means your child trusts that you will not embarrass him/her on the sidelines and knows you are a positive supporter. It means that you will be a positive voice as they play, thinking of other players, not just your own child.

Operating in the red means you are behaving in a way that inhibits his/her performance and could even embarrass him/her. It means you are more concerned about the win, about your child looking good and about your child’s performance.

When you operate in the black and have good credit with your child, it also means that those times when you do blow it will not put you in the red with your kid because you have built up so much good credit.

What does it take to build up good credit and make your child proud? What do you have to do to earn credibility with your child in the sports parenting arena?

No, not a letter of recommendation, leave that to your employer. Neither trying to a credit check. Leave that to the banks.

Maybe you don’t know. Maybe you should ask your child how to garner his/her appreciation and earn credibility. How does he/she want you to behave? Maybe it’s time sports parents start listening more to what their kids think about their parents’ behavior.

Janis B. Meredith, sports mom and coach's wife

What is a volunteer deposit program? KYFL is a 100% volunteer run league and we rely on involvement from all families to make it successful. We are requiring each family to make a $100 deposit in the form of a personal check only post-dated July 1, 2023.  This deposit applies to both tackle and cheerleading families.   If you have children in multiple programs, only one deposit is required per family. 

How many hours does each family have to volunteer? Each family is required to volunteer for 4 hours throughout the entire season.

What kinds of tasks would qualify as volunteer opportunities? Examples of opportunities to get involved are listed under the Volunteer Opportunities list. 

How do I find volunteer opportunities? Review the list and find the opportunities that best fit you and your areas of strength and/or interest. Additional information on opportunities will be sent out at the beginning of the season.

How do I sign up to volunteer? KYFL is always looking for ways to improve our volunteer program and make it easier for families to sign up and track their hours.  Additional information will be sent out at the beginning of the season detailing how to sign up to volunteer and track your progress.

If I complete all my volunteer hours, when will I receive my check back? All checks will be shredded on completion of volunteer hours.

How are these hours tracked? The volunteer coordinator will track the hours.  It will be up to you to know how many hours you have completed. 

Where do I check in on game days? Report to the concession stand to check in.

What if I can't find volunteer opportunities that meet my availability? Not to worry, there is always something to do within the KYFL. If, after talking to your team parent, board member, or coach, you’ve not found anything to match your availability or in an area of interest, then send an email to the KYFL Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@kyfl.com. Let the coordinator know your availability and he/she will try to accommodate your schedule. Please work with the coordinator to reserve volunteer opportunities early in the season.  It is highly recommended that you do not wait until the end of the football season to find options.  This is the best way to ensure that you’re able to find preferred opportunities.

What if I have more than one child participating in KYFL? The one-time $100 deposit covers the whole family. This means that no matter the number of children you have in our programs, to meet your family’s volunteer requirement, you’ll need to complete a minimum of 4 hours.  Please make note of the player for which you are volunteering.