The Mountain Valley Youth Football League (MVYFL) has designated divisions of play based on age and weight for football. The age determination date for the season is September 1 of each year. The Red Stripe concept allows heavier players to play football with the children their own age, but in a restricted role.
LEVEL | AGE | MAX WEIGHT ** |
MAX RED STRIPE WEIGHT |
Flag | 5 | N/A | N/A |
6 | N/A | N/A | |
Mini-Pony | 7 | 90 lbs | 110 lbs |
8 | 90 lbs | 110 lbs | |
Pony | 9 ** | 115 lbs | 135 lbs |
10 ** | 115 lbs | 135 lbs | |
JV | 11 or Less ** | 130 lbs | 150 lbs |
12 ** | 130 lbs | 150 lbs | |
12 * | 105 lbs | N/A | |
Varsity | 13 or Less | 155 lbs | UNLIMITTED |
14 * | 140 lbs | UNLIMITTED |
* = 8th graders
** Exception: For Pony, a player 8yrs. old and younger may weigh up to 155 pounds with approval. For JV, a player 10yrs old and younger may weight up to 170 pounds with approval.