The age and weight levels for our tackle program are determined by the TCYFL
league. BYF and all other football associations that are members of the TCYFL
abide by these classifications.
The general breakdown is:
Bantam
6-8 year old players
Up to 87 lbs
Featherweight
9-10 year old players
Up to 97 lbs
Middleweight
11-12 year old players
Up to 107 lbs
Lightweight/Heavyweight
13-14 year old players
Below or Above 123 lbs
However, since not all players fit this criteria there are exceptions for players that are
"older & lighter" or "younger & heavier" that are listed in the TCYFL Weight & Ages table.
TCYFL 2008 Weight & Age Parameters (updated 6/27/2008)
Division
Max Weight
Max Age
Heavyweight
168 lbs
14
Heavyweight Striper
over 168
14
Lightweight
123 lbs
14
Lightweight Younger/Heavier
133 lbs
12
Lightweight Younger/Heavier Striper
143 lbs
14
Middleweight
107 lbs
12
Middleweight Older/Lighter
87 lbs
13
Middleweight Younger/Heavier
117 lbs
10
Middleweight Younger/Heavier Striper
127 lbs
10
Featherweight
97 lbs
10
Featherweight Older/Lighter
77 lbs
11
Featherweight Younger/Heavier
107 lbs
8
Featherweight Younger/Heavier Striper
117 lbs
8
Bantam
87 lbs
8
Bantam Older/Lighter
57 lbs
9
Bantam Younger/Heavier
97 lbs
6
Bantam Younger/Heavier Striper
107 lbs
6
Note:
Players age is determined on September 1st 2010
The weight listed is for the first game.
Players are allowed 1/2 lb additional per game through the season.
A Striper is ineligible to handle the ball
and must play offensive or defensive line positions.
There are limits to the number Younger/Heavier Players
that can be on a team and on the field.
All BYF Players are responsible for their own insurance. BYF recommends that Player's Families obtain appropriate insurance coverage.
BYF does not provide any medical insurance for players. Officers, Directors and Coaches are covered by insurance purchased by Barrington Youth Football, Inc.
