Southwest Midget Football League
2021 Weight Limit Structure
(this matrix adds 5 pounds for the Fall 2021 season only)
|
Football Level |
Age as of Sept 1st, 2021 |
League Weight Structure |
|
Mighty Mites (Rookie 8 on 8) |
6 & 7 yr Olds |
7 year old 80 LB Max 6 year old 85LB Striper up to 92 LB No Slide Downs |
|
Widgets (Modified rules) |
8 & 9 yr Olds |
9 year old 95 LB Max 8 year old 100 LB 7 year old 105 Striper up to 107 LB No Slide Downs |
|
Pee Wee |
10/11 yr Olds |
11 yr Old 100 LB Mx 10 year old 115 LB Max 9 year old 120 LB 8 year old 125 LB 7 year old 130 LB No STRIPER RULE
|
|
Lightweight |
11 & 12 yr Olds |
12 year old 135 LB Max 11 year old 140 LB 10 year old 145 LB NO STRIPER RULE 13 yr Old Slide Down 110lbs (with organization and league approval) |
|
Varsity |
13 & 14 yr Olds (8th Grade) |
13/14 year old 175 LB Max 12 year old 185 LB Max 11 year old 190 LB Max Striper up to 205 LB (Cannot be 15 yrs old Before Dec 1st) |
All Teams weigh twice per season: Prior to first season game and prior to 5th season game
Any team who makes playoffs will weigh a third time.
Any player who certifies as a Slide Down and does not make weight at any weigh-in is removed from organizational rosters. All other players who do not certify on rostered team may move up level(s) to complete the season.