Safety First
Kids compete with kids of similar age and size. A strict age and weight matrix along with protective equipment reduces the risk and reality of injuries.
Did you know youth football is safer than soccer?
Youth football has 12% fewer injuries per capita among 5-15 year olds than organized soccer in the same age range! (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, NEISS)
Division |
Age on July 31st |
Min Weight |
Max Weight |
Flag |
5 |
None |
None |
6 |
None |
None |
7 |
None |
None |
Mighty Might (Tackle)
|
7 |
45 lbs |
90 lbs |
8 |
45 lbs |
90 lbs |
9 |
45 lbs |
90 lbs |
Junior Pee Wee (Tackle) |
8 |
60 lbs |
105 lbs |
9 |
60 lbs |
105 lbs |
10 |
60 lbs |
105 lbs |
11 |
60 lbs |
85 lbs |
Pee Wee (Tackle) |
9 |
75 lbs |
120 lbs |
10 |
75 lbs |
120 lbs |
11 |
75 lbs |
120 lbs |
12 |
75 lbs |
100 lbs |
