 Within each association there are Divisions of Play:
There are Nine Divisions of play, all determined by a strict age/weight scale to ensure safe and balanced competition.
| | | 2008 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* | 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 |
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*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. Weights do not apply to Spirit program. Spirit program follows the above ages only. |
Source: popwarner |
