Playing Levels & Weight Requirements (Football)
It is mandatory that each player appear for the official weigh-in at the time and date decided by the OCYFL (usually the Saturday after Labor Day) to be eligible to compete during the season. If a player’s weight exceeds the maximum during official weigh-in, the player will be provided the option to move up to the next weight level. After the player makes the weight at the official weigh-in, 1 pound growth allowance is added to the limit each week of the season. Maintenance of weight during the season is monitored prior to each game.
Mighty Mite
Grade – A player must be in 1st or 2nd grade to be eligible to participate as a Mighty Mite Football.
Weight - At the official, scheduled weigh-in, the maximum weight will not exceed 110 pounds. If the player misses the weight but weighs under the season ending weight of 120 pounds they will be allowed to stay on the roster and work their way into eligibility as the season progresses.
Mite
Grade – A player must be in the 3rd or 4th grade to be eligible to participate as a Mite.
Weight - At the official, scheduled weigh-in, the maximum weight will not exceed 110 pounds. If the player misses the weight but weighs under the season ending weight of 120 pounds they will be allowed to stay on the roster and work their way into eligibility as the season progresses.
Pee Wee
Grade – A player must be in the 5th or 6th grade to be eligible to participate as a Pee Wee.
Weight - At the official, scheduled weigh-in, the maximum weight will not exceed 135 pounds. If the player misses the weight but weighs under the season ending weight of 145 pounds they will be allowed to stay on the roster and work their way into eligibility as the season progresses.
Midget
Grade – A player must be in the 7th or 8th grade to be eligible to participate as a Midget.
Weight - At the official, scheduled weigh-in, the maximum weight will not exceed 175 pounds. If the player misses the weight but weighs under the season ending weight of 180 pounds they will be allowed to stay on the roster and work their way into eligibility as the season progresses. Note: Players are allowed to register if they are within 20lbs of the initial 175 lb limit at the start of the season (first practice 195lbs) with the acknowledgment that they will not be eligible for games until the proper weight requirement is reached.
