2008 NWYFL Division Weight Limits

Official for 2008

     
 
Note: These weight limits are mandated by the By-laws of the NWYFL.
 
 
  • The weights shown below are based on a player with equipment (except Helmet). Equipment adds 6 lbs.- 8 lbs. to a players weight.
 
 
  • At every game, all players must weigh in with equipment (except Helmet). In the event a player exceeds the weight limit for their Division/Age, they will not be allowed to play.
 
 
  • Once games begin, the weight limits below increase as follows:  3rd Week +2 lbs.  5th Week +1 lb., 7th Week +1 lb., 9th Week +2 lbs.
 

 

 
Division
Blue
Green
Red
Jr. Varsity
Varsity
Age as of Sept. 1, 2008
Recommended Min. Age is 7 yrs. Old
Recommended Min. Age is 8 yrs. Old
Recommended Min. Age is 10 yrs. Old
Recommended Min. Age is 11 yrs. Old
Recommended Min. Age is 11 yrs. Old

7 yrs. old
Born Between
9/2/00& 9/1/01

Up to 100 lbs.

(Double Striper)

Up to 124 lbs.

(Double Striper)

Up to 144 lbs.

(Double Striper)
-
-

8 yrs. old
Born Between
9/2/99& 9/1/00

Up to 93 lbs.

(Younger/Heavier)

Up to 117 lbs.

(Double Striper)

 

Up to 137 lbs.

(Double Striper)

Up to 176 lbs.

Pac-10 Only

(Double Striper)
-

9 yrs. old
Born Between
9/2/98& 9/1/99

Up to 83 lbs.

Up to 110 lbs.

(Younger/Heavier)

Up to 130 lbs.

(Double Striper)

Up to 169 lbs.

Pac-10 Only

(Double Striper)
-

10 yrs. old
Born Between
9/2/97& 9/1/98

 

Up to 63 lbs. (Older/Lighter)

Up to 100 lbs.

 

Up to 123 lbs. (Younger/Heavier)

Up to 162 lbs.

Pac-10 Only

(Double Striper)

Over 171 lbs.

Striper

11 yrs. old
Born Between
9/2/96& 9/1/97
-

Up to 80 lbs. (Older/Lighter)

Up to 113 lbs.

Up to 155 lbs.

Pac-10 Only

(Double Striper)

Over 171 lbs.

Striper

12 yrs. old
Born Between
9/2/95& 9/1/96
-
-

Up to 113 lbs.

Up to 148 lbs.

(Younger/Heavier)

Over 171 lbs.

Striper

13 yrs. old
Born Between
9/2/94& 9/1/95
-
-

Up to 93 lbs. (Older/Lighter)

Up to 138 lbs.

Over 171 lbs.

Striper

14 yrs. old
Born Between
9/2/93& 9/1/94
-
-
-

Up to 138 lbs.

 

Over 171 lbs.

Striper
Blue
Green
Red
Jr. Varsity
Varsity

Players born on September 1 must play at the Division as noted in the above chart. In other words, September 2nd is the actual cut-off date for eligibility to play at a lower Division.
Division level will be determined based upon weight as of August 1st.  Player's weight provided at the time of registration and equipment pick-up are for Arlington Cowboys planning purposes only.

 

 

                                                                                                         

                 

 
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