There are Seven Divisions of play, all determined by a strict age/weight scale to ensure safe and balanced competition.
Ages and Weights for Tackle Football Programs:
Tackle Football Divisions of Play:
A
Age/Weight Division
Age(s)
Certification Weight
End of Season Weight
TINY-MITE
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.
PEE WEE
(older/lighter)
9-10-11
12*
75-130 lbs.
75-110 lbs.
139 lbs.
119 lbs.
JR. VARSITY
(older/lighter)
10-11-12
13*
90-155 lbs.
90-135 lbs.
164 lbs.
144 lbs.
VARSITY
(older/lighter)
12-13-14
15*
105-180 lbs.
105-160 lbs.
189 lbs.
169 lbs.
AGE-BASED Unlimited weight
2020 AGE-BASED DIVISIONS:
Division
Inclusive Birthdays
5-6
8/1/2013 - 7/31/2015
7-8
8/1/2011 - 7/31/2013
8-9-10
8/1/2009 - 7/31/2012
10-11-12
8/1/2007 - 7/31/2010
12-13-14
8/1/2005 - 7/31/2008
In Season weekly weight 1 lb. Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 (Max. of 4 lbs.), additional 1 lb. at Super Bowl.
*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
