Age Charts
The Division Age Exponents are the same for Football and Cheer with the exception that Football Players have weight limits (without equipment).
Division |
Age |
Maximum Weight For Football (without equipment) |
I |
6 years |
200 lbs |
|
7 years |
200 lbs |
|
8 years |
200 lbs |
II |
*9 years |
200 lbs |
|
10 years |
200 lbs |
|
11 years |
200 lbs |
III |
*12 years |
200 lbs |
|
13 years |
200 lbs |
|
14 years |
200 lbs |
- There are no exceptions to these exponents. No waivers will be granted.
- Actual weight at certification must be recorded on the team roster, recording maximum weights for division is not acceptable.
- Minimum age is 6 years old or more as of August 1st of the season.
- Age is the age of a player as of August 1 of the current season for all ages. Special provisions apply to 14 year olds.
- All players must present acceptable proof of their age each season. Acceptable proof is an original document as listed in Article IV, Section 6. NOTE: The names on the proof of age must correspond with the names on the certification paperwork. If an adoption or legal name change has occurred, appropriate legal paperwork must be available to ensure both names are the same person.
- Maximum age and weight for Division III is defined as follows:
- No older than 14 years on August 1 of the current season.
- Player must be in the eighth grade or lower during the entire current season.
- Player may turn 15 on or after August 2 - restrictions may apply.
- There will be no ninth grade Ninthrs eligible for participation in AVYFA. No exceptions.
- Placement of players in each division is at the discretion of the Local Area.
- 9 year olds
- 4th year players will play in Division II
- under 50 lbs will play in Division I
- 12 year olds
- under 120 lbs will play in Division II
- over 120 lbs will play in Division III
The complete AVYFA Rule Book will be found here.
