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Friday, August 18
Football Division Descriptions
CYA Football Divisions:
Flag Team
Ages eligible: 5 & 6
(Must be 5 by Sept. 15)
Weight Limit: None
Flag football is for boys age 5 and 6. The only equipment used is a flag belt, mouthpiece and cleats. Basic concepts in football are addressed at this level. Game day is a controlled scrimmage against the flag team representing the organization that the rest of our program faces on that particular day. Coaches will be on the field providing instruction during these scrimmages in a similar fashion that takes place during scrimmages.
Mini-Pony Team
Ages eligible: 7 & 8
(Must be 7 by Sept. 15)
Weigh Limit: 85 lbs.
Mini-Pony division is primarily for boys age 7-8 years old with a maximum weight limit of 85 lbs. This division is the first level of contact football. Practices will be critical in developing sound fundamentals in blocking and tackling. Basic team concepts in offense and defense as well as learning specific positions will be an important part of the team experience. Game day is in the format of a controlled scrimmage against the mini-pony team that our program plays on that particular day. There are no special teams, referees or score at this level in accordance with MVYFL rules. Coaches are on the field during these scrimmages providing instruction to the players in the scrimmage setting in a similar fashion to what would take place in a practice. This division is a great opportunity for participants to develop into full contact football players.
Pony Team
Ages eligible: 9 & 10
(Must be 9 by Sept. 15)
9 yr. and under wt. Limit: 110 lbs.
10 yr. Old wt. Limit: 100 lbs.
The Pony division is primarily for boys age 9-10 years old with a maximum weight limit of 100 lbs or 110 lbs depending on age. During Pony games, coaches are on the sidelines at all times. These contests are played under complete game regulations inclusive of special teams. Each quarter is 8 minutes in length and the games are regulated by High School officials. This division is a great opportunity for participants to begin playing full contact football in true game situations. First time players and experienced players are welcome.
Junior Varsity Team
Ages Eligible: 12 and under.
(Must be 11 by Sept. 15)
11 yr. and under wt. Limit: 125 lbs.
12 yr. Old wt. Limit: 115 lbs.
The JV division is primarily for boys age 11-12 years old with a maximum weight limit of 115 lbs or 125 lbs depending on age. During JV games, coaches are on the sidelines at all times. These contests are played under complete game regulations inclusive of special teams. Each quarter is 8 minutes in length and the games are regulated by High School officials. This division is a great opportunity for participants to further develop their full contact football skills or learn them for the first time. New players and experienced players are welcome.
Varsity Team
Ages Eligible: 14 and under.
(Must be 13 by Sept. 15)
13 yr. and under wt. Limit: 155 lbs.
14 yr. Old wt. Limit: 145 lbs.
The Varsity division is primarily for boys ages 12-14 years old with a maximum weight limit of 145 lbs or 155 lbs depending on age. During Varsity games, coaches are on the sidelines at all times. These contests are played under complete game regulations inclusive of special teams. Each quarter is 8 minutes in length and the games are regulated by High School officials. This division is our oldest division and is intended to fully prepare kids for football at the high school level. New players and experienced players are welcome.
*Maximum grade eligible for Varsity Team is 8th (06 07 school year).
*Maximum grade eligible for Junior Varsity Team is 7th (06 07 school year).
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