Divisions

Four Divisions
(Bantam, Peewee, Junior, and Senior)
based on a players age and weight 

Bantam Division          

• 6-8 years old  (Max 8 years old on Dec. 1^st)

• Max 100 lbs stripped  (No uniform, pads, helmet)

Bantam Division uses a "Must Play" rule to allow all players some game time experience.  Games are played on a 40 yard field with 2 coaches per team allowed to assist players on the field.  Games consist of 4 quarters of 10 minutes each with a "running" clock.  Punts are allowed, and the punter cannot be rushed... ball is dead where it stops, but no Kick Off's are allowed.

Peewee Division

• 8-10 years old  (Max 10 years old on Dec. 1^st)

• Max 120 lbs stripped  (No uniform, pads, helmet)

• Weigh-in at All-Valley Carnival (August) is players final opportunity to meet weight limit.

• Any 10 year old that signs up after Carnival and weighs 90+ lbs must play at Junior level.

• Must weigh-in at carnival.

Peewee Division is a competitive level of play.  Teams will compete in the All Valley Youth Football League (AVYFL) with Home games played at our Home field in Visalia (Golden West High School), and Away games hosted by other nearby communities (also members of the AVYFL).  Game scores and team records are maintained by AVYFL.  Teams will participate in Playoff games at the end of the season, as well as a possible Valley Championship Title.

Junior Division

• 10-12 years old  (Max 12 years old on Dec. 1^st)

• Max 150 lbs stripped  (No uniform, pads, helmet)

• Weight at Physical Exam (noted on back of Players Contract) determines whether a 10 or 12 year old plays for the Peewee, Junior or Senior Division.

• Any 12 year old that is 150 pounds and under has the option to play in the Junior or Senior Division, but only with VYTF Board President approval.

• Any 10 year old that signs up after Carnival and weighs 110+ lbs must play at Senior level.

• Must weigh-in at carnival.

Junior Division is a competitive level of play.  Teams will compete in the All Valley Youth Football League (AVYFL) with Home games played at our Home field in Visalia (Golden West High School), and Away games hosted by other nearby communities (also members of the AVYFL).  Game scores and team records are maintained by AVYFL.  Teams will participate in Playoff games at the end of the season, as well as a possible Valley Championship Title.  There are no minimum play rules for Junior Division.

Senior Division

• 12-14 years old  (Max 14 years old on Dec. 1^st)

• No Freshman (9th graders) allowed

• Max 196 lbs stripped  (No uniform, pads, helmet)

• Weight at Physical Exam (noted on back of Players Contract) determines whether a 10 or 12 year old plays for the Peewee, Junior or Senior Division.

• Must weigh-in at carnival.

Senior Division is a competitive level of play.  Teams will compete in the All Valley Youth Football League (AVYFL) with Home games played at our Home field in Visalia (Golden West High School), and Away games hosted by other nearby communities (also members of the AVYFL).  Game scores and team records are maintained by AVYFL.  Teams will participate in Playoff games at the end of the season, as well as a possible Valley Championship Title.  There are no minimum play rules for Senior Division.

 Peewee, Junior and Senior Rules set

by the All-Valley Youth Football League

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