Ages & Weights

Football Age & Weight Structure:

There are Seven Divisions of play, all determined by a strict age/weight scale to ensure safe and balanced competition.

AGES AND WEIGHTS FOR TACKLE FOOTBALL PROGRAMS:

  Tackle Football Divisions of Play:  
Age/Weight Division Age(s) 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 PEE WEE
(older/lighter)		 8-9-10
11*		 60-105 lbs
60-85 lbs
PEE WEE
(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
UNLIMITED
(older/lighter) 		11-12-13-14
No older/lighter 		105 lbs+
No older/lighter

*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.

Download the 2011 Pop Warner Age-Weight Matrix