Why doesn’t the NRFL use a regulation sized football?
The size of footballs used in NRFL games is adjusted to the age of our players. We do not have high school or adult players so why would we use a football that would be difficult for many ages 8-14 to handle or throw. The 8/9 use the smaller size # 6 or its equivalent, the 10/11 and 12/14 use the slightly larger #7 or its equivalent. NRFL Rule #2.E further stipulates…” the size ratio must be adhered to regardless of the make. ALL teams may use their own football during the game as long as it is of the appropriate size however each team is responsible for getting the football to the officials between possessions.” ** In 2010 the NRFL is revising the Football Usage policy; see Administrative Rules on the website.
