Section 1 - UNIFORMS
Players on the same team must wear the same
colored uniforms as all other players on that team.
Article 1: Each player must have a number on the
back of the jersey, and that number must be unique, there may not be two players
or more with the same number on the team. Further, the color of the number and
the color of the jersey must be in contrasting colors so that the number can be
readily seen and identifiable. The number, if single digit should be
approximately 8” high and 4” wide. Each digit in double-digit numbers should be
of similar size to the single digit number. While not required, teams may have
numbers on front and back, and if they so desire, they may also have the
player’s name on the back of the jersey above the number, only. Team names may
be on the front of the jersey above the number (if one is on the front) or on
the arms of the jersey.
Article 2:
The jersey must be worn inside the uniform pants. The uniform bottom may be
shorts, sweat pants, etc., in any configuration of lengths. In no case will
uniform bottoms be permitted that interfere with a defender’s easy access to the
flag.
NOTE: IF PANTS HAVE POCKETS, THEY MUST BE
TAPED CLOSED!
Article 3:
Baseball style caps may be worn; however, if worn, all players on the same team
must all wear the same style and they must all be of the same color.
IF BASEBALL STYLE CAPS ARE WORN THEY MUST BE WORN
BACKWARDS. Novelty hats may not be worn at any time.
NOTE: DO-RAGS MAY BE WORN OF ANY
COLOR BUT PREFERABLY MATCHING YOUR UNIFORM.
Article 4: EVERY TEAM
SHOULD HAVE TWO DIFFERENT COLOR UNIFORM SHIRTS. If both teams have
the same color uniforms and/or caps, a coin toss will be conducted by the
referee. The team winning the toss will be permitted to wear their uniform
shirts and/or caps. The other team will be required to change into a shirt
and/or cap of another color.
Article 5: The flags and belts must be of
contrasting color to the uniform pants.
Article 6: The three interior line players, i.
e., the center and two other players, who are not eligible to receive a pass or
to go down field on a pass play, must wear pinnies of a bright and contrasting
color to the color of the uniform top.
Article 7: The referee or the referee’s
designated official will determine if the uniform complies with the rules, and
the spirit of the rules, i. e., not to take undue advantage or to confuse the
opposition. Any attempt to circumvent the uniform rule in a manner that could
provide an unfair advantage to the offending team will be dealt with before the
game by the referee. An offending player or players will not be allowed to
participate until the corrections are made. If the entire team fails to
correct, this will result in a game forfeit by the score of thirteen (13) to
zero (0).
Section 2 - BELTS
Article 1: The belts and flags that are
approved by WAFFF are the Flag-A-Tag Sonic Socket Release type style, which are
14 INCHES LONG and 2 INCHES WIDE (at a
minimum). The belt is to be worn tightly around the waist with 2 flags, one on
each side of every player. They are to be worn with the stem of flag attachment
protruding outward. Excess belt must be tucked in. Flag colors must contrast
player’s pants/shorts and opponent’s flags. Flags are not to be folded over or
cut, shortened, or changed in any way. Any team with a player wearing an
altered belt or flag shall be charged with a fifteen (15) yard penalty for
conduct detrimental to the game and the offending player will be ejected from
the game. Following the ejection, a warning will be given to the coach of the
offending team. Further violations by the same team will result in a forfeit by
the score of thirteen (13) to zero (0).
Section 3 - FOOTBALL
THE APPROVED BALL FOR WAFFF TOURNAMENT
PLAY IS THE WILSON TDJ. The
tournament committee will provide the balls for each game.
TEAMS MAY NOT USE THEIR OWN BALLS, even if
they are the approved type of ball. The balls will be inflated to the
manufacturer’s specifications.
Section 4 - OTHER
Article 1: All shoes must be of the variety that
has molded cleats, either made of soft rubber or plastic.
CLEATS MAY NOT BE METAL, NOR CAN THEY BE OF THE SCREW-IN
TYPES THAT ARE OFTEN FOUND ON REGULAR TACKLE FOOTBALL SHOES. REFEREES WILL
CHECK CLEATS BEFORE EVERY CONTEST.
Article 2: No jewelry is to be worn, including,
but not limited to watches, earrings, barrettes, rings and/or any other hard
unyielding adornments. A sweatband may be worn around the head providing it is
of a soft material, and rubber bands be used to hold long hair away from the
face. Wrist sweatbands may also be worn, again only if they are of a soft
material - and are no greater than 3” in width,
EXCEPT FOR “PLAY WRIST BANDS” PROVIDING THEY ARE OF SOFT MATERIAL. .
Knee braces may be worn if they are well wrapped and padded, as may basketball
type kneepads. No forearm, hip, thigh and/or shoulder pads; padded gloves;
casts; helmets or any item that may provide an unfair advantage or may be
dangerous may be worn at any time.
Article 3: Also, players may not use any
sticky or oily substances on their uniforms, equipment, or bodies that would
tend to provide the player with an unfair advantage. The referee, or his
designated official, will have the final say on the appropriateness of all
equipment. If the referee deems any equipment to be dangerous or inappropriate
the offending items must be removed before the player can continue. Failure to
remove the offending equipment, at the referee’s request, will result in a
15-yard penalty for conduct detrimental to the game and ejection from the game.
Article 4: A player with an open, bleeding
wound must leave the field until the bleeding stops or the wound is properly
covered.
Article 5: WAFFF will
comply with all specific facility and venue rules.
