From their Web Site:

American Youth Football, Inc., established in 1996, is an international youth football organization established to promote the wholesome development of youth through their association with adult leaders in the sport of American football. Rules and regulations are established to ensure that players play in an atmosphere of safety with a competitive balance between teams.

American Youth Football is on a mission to GIVE BACK to the community.

The NFL recognizes this firm commitment and AYF has been made a national youth partner of the National Football League.

Football Rules

American Youth Football, is a non-intrusive, non-controlling organization, our rules, exist in two independent structures. First - You are free to play in accordance with your own locally adopted and current governing rules, in so long as your rules subscribe to the following governing principles.

1. Safety
2. Sportsmanship and
3. Full Participation, (Everyone gets to play.)

Second - If your organization plans to participate in AYF regional and national tournament competition, your organization must play in accordance with AYF adopted rules. This is only mandatory if you plan on playing in AYF inter-league competitions. AYF football rules are only available to our members. To become a member visit www.joinayf.com.