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 AND SPIRIT PROGRAMS:
Tackle Football Divisions of Play
Age/Weight Division Age 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* 115-165 lbs
115-145 lbs
UNLIMITED
(older/lighter) 12-13-14-15
No older/lighter 170+ lbs
No older/lighter
BANTAM
(older/lighter) 13-14-15
16* 130-175 lbs
130-160 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.
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