501(c)(3) Nonprofit Youth Tackle Football · New England

LEAGUE OPERATIONS

Administration

Rules, Policies, and Forms

Every official NEYT document, real and downloadable, organized by category. Open any PDF below or use the Quick Guide for the most common family questions.

Rules

Spring Tackle Rules

Official on-field rules for the Spring Tackle season.

Spring Cheer Rules

Official rules and scoring for the Cheer program.

Bylaws and Policies 2026

NEYT Inc. governing bylaws and league policies.

Policies

Code of Conduct Policy

Expected conduct for players, coaches, and families.

Adult Behavior Policy

Standards of behavior for parents, coaches, and volunteers.

Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy

Our commitment to a safe, respectful league for everyone.

Whistleblower Policy

How to report a concern, protected and taken seriously.

Social Media Policy

Guidelines for how our community represents NEYT online.

Privacy Policy

How NEYT collects, uses, and protects your information.

Forms

Waiver and Release of Liability

Required participation waiver for the season.

Participant Contract

Player and family agreement for the season.

Coaches Volunteer Contract

Agreement for coaches and team volunteers.

Play Up Waiver

Required form for a player registering to play up an age division.

Rule Change Request Form

Submit a proposed rule change for league review.

Rules and Policies Quick Guide

Football Safety FAQ for Parents

Quick answers on how we keep the game safer.

CDC Concussion Safety Card

Pocket reference for recognizing concussion signs.

CDC Concussion Parent-Athlete Info Sheet

What every family should know before the season starts.

Questions to Ask Your Child's Coach

A short guide for families new to youth tackle football.

Training and Certification

USA Football

USA Football works to make the game better and safer, from practice to playoffs, so nothing stands in the way of a player’s excitement for the sport.

National Sports ID

Online tools that enforce the rules and requirements of youth sporting events: age and grade verification, document review, and eligibility assurance for teams, tournaments, and leagues.

Positive Coaching Alliance

Research based training and resources for coaches, parents, athletes, and leaders, so every child has a positive youth development experience through sports.

See more about our safety and standards partners on the About page.

Statement of Transparency

As an entity serving the public good, NEYT has an ethical obligation to conduct its activities in a way that is accountable and transparent to our constituents. Financial disclosure is an accepted, expected, and required form of accountability, and it represents the higher standard of openness expected of nonprofit organizations. We aim to make information easy to find for parents, volunteers, and members of our community. We also encourage anyone with a serious concern about any aspect of our work to come forward through our whistleblowing guidelines.

Although we have chosen an open approach, we are not classed as a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act and are not bound by it. We will comply with requests for information wherever possible and respond within 30 working days.

Rules and Governance Book

The New England Youth Tackle Football Inc. 2023 Rules and Governance book (Spring Tackle Football Rules Book for the 2023 Season) is available in paperback.

What Is Age and Grade Verification

National Sports ID was the first youth sports age and grade verification platform built to enforce the rules and requirements of youth sporting events. Once a player is verified, families never need to bring documents to an event again. NSID also supports e-sign waiver management, verified team rosters, verified game scoresheets, and more.