2023 Helmet and Jersey Specificationshave been updated for the 2023 Season..

Jerseyspecifications are specific to parts of the jersey (see graphic below) as well as the home and away teams designation.
Specifics can be foundhere.

Helmetrequirements have also been updated as follows:
- Only helmets bearing the NOCSAE Seal of Certification may be worn
-ALLhelmets must bear the current approved NOCSAE “Warning Label” in a visible location on the outside of the helmet
- Programs must follow the helmet manufacturers guidelines for reconditioning
-Nohelmetolder than10 yearsmay be used per industry guidelines
= Helmets for the2023 Seasonmust be either NEW or RECONDITIONED in2022 or 2023.
-More info on helmet recertification can be foundhere.
- No helmet manufacturedbefore 2014may be used in 2023
- Consult with the manufacturer before painting or altering a helmet in any way
- If your helmet certification sticker is not in the common location (back lower edge of the helmet) programs should know which helmets fall into this category and be able to quickly identify the proper location for commissioners who will be inspecting helmets for certification.

Mouthguardsare required to be attached/tethered forALL Mid-America Regional and Nationalplay.