POP WARNER LITTLE SCHOLARS, INC. - Age & Weight Structure
There are Nine Divisions of play, all determined by a strict age/weight scale to ensure safe and balanced competition.
Mountain Velly Conference offers football and cheerleading in the divisions of play for Flag, Mitey Mite, Jr Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Jr Midgtet, and Midget.
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 PEEWEE (older/lighter)
8-9-10 11*
60-105 lbs 60-85 lbs
PEEWEE (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
JUNIOR BANTAM (older/lighter)
12-13-14 15*
120-170 lbs 120-150 lbs
UNLIMITED (older/lighter)
12-13-14-15 No older/lighter
170+ lbs No older/lighter
BANTAM (older/lighter)
13-14-15 16*
135-185 lbs 135-165 lbs
*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.
AGES FOR FLAG FOOTBALL:
Mountain Valley Conference offers Flag Football and cheerleading at the Cub level.
