Documents | Greater New Jersey AYF

My my My my

For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser.

GNJAYF Football Rules

National Federation of State High School Assoc (NFHS)

ID10: NFHS Differences between NCAA/NFL and NFHS *- This document outlines key differences in high school rules (NFHS) and what people see on TV for college and the pros. This often leads to confusion when watching GNJAYF - as we follow NFHS rules, NOT NFL nor NCAA rules.

Playing Rules and Information

ID01:Raritan Division Playing Rules v2018.Sep05 *- Comprehensive Rules for the team playing in the Raritan 'A' division [Amended Jul 20 2018, Updated Sep 05 2018)

ID02: Delaware Division Playing Rules v2018.Jul20 *- Comprehensive Rules for the teams playing in the Delaware 'B' division [amended Sep 12, 2018)

ID03: Tackle Levels Comparison Grid.v2018.0905 *- Side by side comparison grid of the rules and differences fro tackle teams across Levels and Divisions. You should always have the rules with you but this document is good to have copies for the Officials on Gameday. Remember, they officiate many different leagues and each has its own rule set. It's difficult for them to remember each leagues special rules [amended Sep 05, 2018)

ROSTERS

ID20: Age and Grade Restrictions v2018.Jul20 *- A quick reference of the max age and grade restrictions for a player to qualify to play tackle football for GNJAYF, Peewee, JV or Varsity. Requirements must be strictly adhered to. (as of July 20, 2018)

Note some or all of the preceding documents can be downloaded and displayed and/or printed in Adobe's Acrobat format. If you do not have Adobe's free Acrobat Reader software, download it now.