NVYFL Age Matrix

NVYFL Age Matrix

This Age and Weight Matrix is OFFICIAL. Until such time as the Official Rules are updated, the below matrix will continue to serve as the OFFICIAL matrix. The minimum weight requirement for participating is 40lbs for Anklebiters and 56lbs for other weight classes. Players must weigh at or greater than the minimum by the official weigh-in (Typically mid-to-late August).
 

NVYFL Age Matrix

(If you have any questions regarding this age matrix, please contact your local club's commissioner.)

Birthday Age Cutoff Dates: Ages 7-14 - Age on October 1; Ages 15-16 - 15 year olds that turn 16 on or before December 31st must play 155lbs. No player that turns 17 on or before December 31st is eligible to play.

 

Age on October 1 (See exceptions for 15 and 16 year olds)

Weight Class

7

8

9

10

11

12*

13*

14

15**

16***

AB*

UNL

90

55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80LB

 

Unlimited/100* 100

85

80

 

 

 

 

 

90LB

 

 

Unlimited/110*

110

95

90

 

 

 

 

100LB

 

 

 

Unlimited/120*

120

105

100

 

 

 

115LB

 

 

 

 

Unlimited/135*

130

120

115

 

 

130LB

 

 

 

 

 

Unlimited/160*

140

135

130

 

155LB

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unlimited/185*

Unlimited/165*

160

155


* Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball in Anklebiters is 70lbs. Anklebiter players over the 70lb limit and all other unlimited players at other weight classes are not eligible to play in a position that normally handles the ball unless they are at or below the listed maximum ball carrier weight (the weight limit listed next to "Unlimited/" on the chart above). Positions excluded for unlimited players exceeding the maximum ballcarrier limit include all offensive backfield positions, all eligible receivers and tight end positions, and any position not on the first line of a special teams formation. Exceptions include the offensive positions of center, punter, and placekicker.

** 15 year olds that turn 16 on or before December 31st must play 155lbs.
*** 16 year olds that turn 17 on or before December 31st are not eligible to play.