Northwest Junior Football League: Welcome

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Northwest Junior Football League

Welcome to the Northwest Junior Football League web site. The NJFL is a non-profit organization consisting of eight youth tackle football franchises and more than 60 teams in King and Snohomish counties for youths ages 7 to 14.

Home of:

 Ballard Knights Burien Bearcats 
 Eastside Crusaders         Interbay Eagles
 Lake City Braves Mukilteo Knights
 Richmond Bulldogs Silver Lake Timberwolves


Frank Glazier/MEGA Coaching Clinic 2010

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The Frank Glazier Clinic / MEGA Clinic is being held Friday February 26th thru Sunday February 28th at the Marriott Town Center in Redmond. This clinic offers a great opportunity to hear from experienced and successful coaches covering a wide variety of topics.

There will be speakers from the University of Washington, University of Oregon, Boise State and many others.  In addition, they have football vendors covering a variety of areas offering deep discounts.

Youth football coaches are able to attend for free.  Riddell offers scholarships that allow youth football coaches to attend for free. For your free youth registration certificate please visit the ‘Youth Coach Scholarships’ tab on the left toolbar.



Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports

A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Even what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.

To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports” initiative to offer information about concussions—a type of traumatic brain injury—to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The “Heads Up” initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.

Website: CDC Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports

Fact Sheet for Coaches    Fact Sheet for Parents     Fact Sheet for Players



Official NJFL Rules

The NJFL adheres to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules, except as modified by the NJFL.

  • You can access a copy of the NJFL rules here.
  • You can purchase copies of the NFHS rules here.


More Opportunity & Safety - Teams Organized by Age & Weight

NJFL divisions are organized by age and weight with five levels of play for ages 7-14. This is the most common approach in youth football and has been for decades. Other leagues may not have weight restrictions and may offer fewer levels of play. Our approach increases participation opportunities and safety for all players.

Here are our five levels of play and the age and weight information:

AgeWeight

Upcoming Events
Date Event Time Location
Fri 2/26 star Frank Glazier Clinic / MEGA Clinic TBA - Feb 28, 2010 Marriott Redmond Town Center