The playing age of the football player or cheerleader is determined by their age on August 1st of the current year. See the chart below when determining your child’s playing age.
From
To
Playing Age
August 2, 2002
August 1, 2003
7
August 2, 2001
August 1, 2002
8
August 2, 2000
August 1, 2001
9
August 2, 1999
August 1, 2000
10
August 2, 1998
August 1, 1999
11
August 2, 1997
August 1, 1998
12
August 2, 1996
August 1, 1997
13
August 2, 1995
August 1, 1996
14
August 2, 1994
August 1, 1995
15
Football
Playing Age
Mitey Mite
Jr Pee Wee
Pee Wee
Jr Midget
Midget
7
45 - 85
8
45 - 85
50 - 100
9
45 - 80
50 - 100
max 115
10
50 - 100
max 115
max 135
11
50 - 80 *
max 115
max 135
max 165
12
max 95 *
max 135
max 165
13
max 115 *
max 165
14
max 165
15
max 125 **
There is no minimum weight for Pee Wee, Jr Midget and Midget levels.
* These players are classified as "Older/Lighter". Each team, Jr Pee Wee, Pee Wee and Jr Midget levels, are limited to a maximum of twelve (12) players in this weight category.
** There is a maximum of five (5) players in this category.
In-season Weight Allowance after Certification
1st weekend
0 lbs.
6th weekend
1 lbs.
11th weekend
0 lbs.
2nd weekend
1 lbs.
7th weekend
1 lbs.
12th weekend
0 lbs.
3rd weekend
1 lbs.
8th weekend
1 lbs.
13th weekend
0 lbs.
4th weekend
1 lbs.
9th weekend
0 lbs.
14th weekend
0 lbs.
5th weekend
1 lbs.
10th weekend
0 lbs.
15th weekend
0 lbs.
Cheerleaders
Squad
Playing Age
Mitey Mite
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Jr Pee Wee
8, 9, 10
Pee Wee
9, 10, 11
Jr Midget
10, 11, 12
Midget
11, 12, 13, 14,15
Cheerleaders are only bound by age limitations; the weight limitations do not apply. There are no older/lighters in cheer.