In general, there is no specific hiatus policy for players, allowing parents to have their child play for any team they choose each season, with the following exceptions:

• • The losing organization can demonstrate that money or equipment is owed.

  • The losing organization can prove tampering has occurred.

  • The parent is attempting to sign with an organization located 60 or more miles from their home.

  • Once an organization has entered a child's data into the WebApp, and the parent has allowed or initiated the completion of required tasks for certification, a transfer request is required.

During the offseason, prior to players being entered into the WebApp or a parent that has done nothing within the WebApp, may move their child wherever they wish. If the losing organization can prove that the family owes them equipment or money then the player will be put on hold until the situation is resolved.

Once parents have completed any tasks within the WebApp, they must submit a transfer request to TYFA through the [REQUEST TRANSFER] form. Transfers are not guaranteed.

• • TYFA will review the following factors when considering the transfer request:

    1. • Is money or equipment owed?

       • Has the child already switched organizations once during the season (only one switch is allowed)?

       • Was there any tampering involved?

       • How many TYFA members are between the losing and gaining organizations?

       • The parent's reason for the switch, the destination team, and the timing of the request.

       • Please note that this list is not exhaustive; TYFA will consider various factors when determining whether a transfer is possible.

Once games have begun, player transfers are generally not permitted. There are only a few exceptions. As the season progresses, the likelihood of transfer approval decreases. Additionally, TYFA will not allow transfers for parents who decide, after a few games, that the team is "not good enough" or that they are unhappy with their initial choice. TYFA is not here to correct bad choices made by parents or allow them to trophy chase.

TYFA reserves the right to ensure that player rostering is fair and transparent.

If TYFA allows players to transfer once games have started, TYFA will research what teams are in need and will offer the parents those choices. If a parent refuses then they stay where they are or the player will be removed from the season. Again, TYFA is not going to allow parents to violate the rules to trophy chase. Example: A player on the NW side of San Antonio may have a plethora of choices and will be denied transferring to the other side of town.