There are Seven Divisions of play, all determined by a strict age/weight scale to ensure safe and balanced competition.
Division
Age(s)
Certification Weight
End of Season Weight
TINY-MITE
5-6-7
35-75 lbs.
79 lbs.
MITEY-MITE
7-8-9
45-100 lbs.
104 lbs.
JR. PEE WEE
8-9-10
60-115 lbs.
119 lbs.
(older/lighter)
11*
60-95 lbs.
99 lbs.
PEE WEE
9-10-11
75-130 lbs.
134 lbs.
12*
75-110 lbs.
114 lbs.
JR. VARSITY
10-11-12
90-155 lbs.
159 lbs.
13*
90-135 lbs.
139 lbs.
VARSITY
12-13-14
105-180 lbs.
184 lbs.
15*
105-160 lbs.
164 lbs.
UNLIMITED
11-12-13-14
105 lbs.minimum
In-Season weekly weight 1 lb. Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 (Max. of 4 lbs.), additional 1 lb. at Super Bowl.
*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.
AGES FOR FLAG FOOTBALL
Age Range
Cat
5-6
Cub
5-7
Bobcat
8-10
Wildcat
11-13
Panther
14-16
Challenger
5-18
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