Notes:

1. There are no exceptions to these exponents. No waivers will be granted.
2. Actual weight at certification must be recorded on the team roster, recording maximum weights for division is not acceptable.
3. Minimum age is 6 years old or more as of August 1st of the season.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Maximum age and weight for Seniors is defined as folows:
1. No older than 14 years on August 1 of the current season.
2. Player must be in the eight grade or lower during the entire current season.
3. Player may turn 15 on or after August 2 - restrictions may apply.
4. A player who turns 15 on or after August 2 through December 31 is classified as a 15 year old.
5. 14 year olds weighting 175 lbs or less and 15 year olds weighting 150 lbs or less may play any position on the Senior team without restrictions.
6. 14 year olds weighting 176 lbs through 200 lbs are classified as X-Factor players and are restricted. They may only play on the LINE and may not advance the ball.
7. 15 year olds weighting 151 lbs through 200 lbs are classified as OX-Factor players and are restricted. They may only play on the OFFENSIVE LINE and may not advance the ball.
7. There will be no ninth graders eligible for participation in AVYFA.  No exceptions.
8. Placement of players in each division is at the discretion of the Local Area.