[fbcoachnoitall]

Meaty, here is the wording I am referring to. You cannot use a football until July 15th.

Bylaw 25. Limitation of Seasons
Sec. 5) Sports Specifi c Limitations - Football - Boys
1) Organized non-contact practice shall not begin prior to July
15. During this non-contact period, a helmet, shoulder pads
and shoes are the only football equipment that may be worn.
The fi rst date of practice in full pads shall be the earlier of
August 1 or seven (7) week days (not counting Saturdays and
Sundays) prior to the opening day of school