There are Seven Divisions of play, all determined by a strict age/weight scale to ensure safe and balanced competition.
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. |
UNLIMITED
|
11-12-13-14
|
105 lbs. minimum
|
|
JUNIOR BANTAM
(older/lighter) |
12-13-14
15* |
120-170 lbs.
120-150 lbs. |
179 lbs.
159 lbs. |
BANTAM
(older/lighter) |
13-14-15
15* |
135-185 lbs.
135-165 lbs. |
194 lbs.
174 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.
AGES FOR FLAG FOOTBALL:
Division
|
Age Range |
Cat
|
5-6
|
Cub
|
5-7
|
Bobcat
|
8-10
|
Wildcat
|
11-13
|
Panther
|
14-16
|
Challenger
|
5-18
|