• Child must make the (Start Age) by July 31st, current year.
• State physicals must be dated after January 1st, current year.
Instructional Division
TEAM
AGE (as of 7/31)
Max. Stripped Weight + Uniform Allowance = Max Dressed Weight
Tiny Mite
7 and Under
85 + 5 = 90lbs
National Division
TEAM
AGE (as of 7/31)
Max. Stripped Weight + Uniform Allowance = Max Dressed Weight
Cadet
7, 8, 9, 10 O/L
104 + 5 = 109 lbs 84 + 5 = 89 lbs
Jr. Pee Wee
10 & Under, 11 O/L
114 + 5 = 119 lbs 94 + 5 = 99 lbs
Pee Wee
11 & Under, 12 O/L
114 + 5 = 119 lbs 109 + 5 = 114 lbs
Jr. Midget
12 & Under, 13 O/L
144 + 6 = 150 lbs 124 + 6 = 130 lbs
All-American Division
Grade Max
Age Range
All-American
Grade Based / Age Protected
9th Grade Midget
13, 14, 15
Protected Age 15
15 in 9th grade can not turn 16 on or before 12/31
Grades can be combines.
American Youth Football will strictly enforce the age and weight restrictions contained in this Rulebook, as well as all other Rules and Regulations. Anyone who is determined to be over the maximum weight limit listed herein will not be allowed to participate in any Local, Regional or National game or event.
If a participant within your program is determined to be over the maximum weight limit at the National Tournament they will not be allowed to participate. You are hereby obligated to inform all that there will be no exceptions, no travel refunds, and no appeals of the weigh masters decision. Associations, Conferences, and Regions must adopt and agree on weigh-in rules and procedures but must meet the following minimum requirements:
Weigh-ins MUST be conducted prior to each game.
When Pre-Season practice begins, all players must be weighed to insure proper team placement. Parents MUST be informed of the possibility of the participant not being allowed to play if they do not make weight prior to each game.
When Pre-Season practice begins, any participant found to be ten or more pounds above the Max Stripped Weight for their specified team level, at the Pre-Season, or In-Season weigh-in, must move up a level prior to the roster certification cutoff date, or be dropped if no All-American Division exists. No child may practice or remain on a team if they are 10 or more pounds over the Max Stripped Weight.
Any "Sweat Down" or Extreme" weight loss used by a player to make weight will be grounds for immediate suspension for the player's own safety.
Any Coach, Administrator or Team Personnel found to have advised, encouraged, or tolerated any "Sweat Down" or "Extreme" weight loss techniques will be grounds for immediate suspension. Suspension will be anywhere from one year to permanent depending on the severity. Head Coaches will be held responsible for the actions and/or inactions of all team personnel.
The only two acceptable methods of verifying a participants weight are as follows:
Maximum Stripped Weight – Player steps on scale wearing at a minimum gym shorts and a tee shirt.
Maximum Dressed Weight – Player steps on scale wearing football cleats, game socks, football pants with pads, game jersey as the minimum clothing. No clothing, padding, or cleats can be exchanged once the weigh-in has been conducted.
Any Participant that exceeds the maximum weight for his registered team must not be allowed to play in that week's game.
Conferences/Regions can adopt their own weigh-in procedures as far as who conducts the weigh-in but must allow at least one member from each coaching staff to attend/witness. AYF recommends that each head coach be present as they will be held responsible should any weigh-in rules be violated.
The Team Books including participant picture, documents, and MPR form, must be available to the weigh-in officials for player verification.
No player jersey numbers can be changed once the official weigh-in has been completed.
No two players may have the same jersey number under any circumstances.
Sacramento Jr. Cougars is a non-profit 501c3 organization. This is not an Elk Grove or Sacramento City Unified School District sponsored program.
