Divisions

There are Nine 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

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

45-90 lbs
N/A

JUNIOR PEEWEE
(older/lighter)

8-9-10
11*

60-105 lbs
60-85 lbs

PEEWEE
(older/lighter)

9-10-11
12*

75-120 lbs
75-100 lbs

JUNIOR MIDGET
(older/lighter)

10-11-12
13*

85-135 lbs
85-115 lbs

MIDGET
(older/lighter)

11-12-13-14
15*

105-160 lbs
105-140 lbs

JUNIOR BANTAM
(older/lighter)

12-13-14
15*

120-170 lbs
120-150 lbs

UNLIMITED
(older/lighter)

12-13-14-15
No older/lighter

170+ lbs
No older/lighter

BANTAM
(older/lighter)

13-14-15
16*

135-185 lbs
135-165 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. A player may gain 1 pound per week after the second game, up to a maximum of 9 pounds.