There are Seven Divisions of play, all determined by a strict age/weight scale to ensure safe and balanced competition.
Revised June 2016
Ages and Weights for Tackle Football Programs:
| Tackle Football Divisions of Play: | |
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| Age/Weight Division | Age(s) | Certification Weight Range
| TINY-MITE
(older/lighter) | 5-6-7
No older/lighter | 35-75 lbs
No older/lighter
| MITEY-MITE
(older/lighter) | 7-8-9
N/A | 45-100 lbs
N/A | JUNIOR PEE WEE
(older/lighter) | 8-9-10
11* | 60-115 lbs
60-95 lbs
| PEE WEE
(older/lighter) | 9-10-11
12* | 75-130 lbs
75-110 lbs
| JUNIOR VARSITY
(older/lighter) | 10-11-12
13* | 90-155 lbs
90-135 lbs
| VARSITY
(older/lighter) | 12-13-14
15* | 105-180 lbs
105-160 lbs
| UNLIMITED
(older/lighter) | 11-12-13-14
No older/lighter | 105 lbs+
No older/lighter |
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*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. A player may gain 1 pound per two weeks (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8) up to a maximum of 4 pounds plus 1 additional lb. at the Super Bowl.
AGES FOR FLAG FOOTBALL:
| Flag Football Ages: | |
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Division | Age Range | Cub | 5-7 | Bobcat | 8-10 | Wildcat | 11-13 | Panther | 14-16 |
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