Leagues have options with how to structure their program. While leagues can continue the current structure where a player is placed in a division based on his or her age and weight they may also instead choose to register players based on age only. Currently, an estimated 75-80% of youth football nationally follows an age-only structure.
AGE-WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
We offer 3 Divisions of play, all determined by an age/weight scale.
| Age/Weight Division | Age(s) | Certification Weight | End of Season Weight |
ROOKIE TACKLE
| 5-6-7
| 35-75 lbs.
| 84 lbs. |
MITEY-MITE
| 7-8-9
| 45-100 lbs.
| 109 lbs. |
JR. PEE WEE
(older/lighter) | 8-9-10
11* | 60-115 lbs.
60-95 lbs. | 124 lbs.
104 lbs. |
The asterisked provisions in each division allow the so-called "older but lighter" player to also qualify. The last year of eligibility falls under more stringent weight restrictions, per above.
A child's age on July 31 is his/her age for the season.
AGE-BASED DIVISIONS:
Division | Inclusive Birthdays |
11-12 | 8/1/06 - 7/31/08 |
13-14 | 8/1/04 - 7/31/06 |
A child's age on July 31 is his/her age for the season.