DIVISIONS OF PLAY |
AGE CUTOFF AS OF 7/31/21 |
WEIGHT |
| 6U Division | 6 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 7U Division | 7 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 8U Division | 8 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 9U Division | 9 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
*Instructional Division can be established/adjusted as you see fit. This chart is a guideline.
Pre-Game Weigh-In MUST be conducted for Tiny Mite and Mitey Mite Divisions prior to each game. PLEASE SEE TINY MITE & MITEY MITE GUIDELINES on MyAYF.com
DIVISIONS OF PLAY |
AGE CUTOFF AS OF 7/31/21 |
WEIGHT |
| 6U Division D1 & D2 | 6 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 7U Division D1 & D2 | 7 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 8U Division D1 & D2 | 8 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 9U Division D1 & D2 | 9 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 10U Division D1 & D2 | 10 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 11U Division D1 & D2 | 11 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 12U Division D1 & D2 | 12 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 13U Division D1 & D2 | 13 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 14U Division D1 & D2 | 14 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/21 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 15U Division -LOCAL PLAY | 15 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| AGE DIVISIONS CAN BE COMBINED | ||
DIVISIONS OF PLAY |
AGE CUTOFF AS OF 7/31/21 |
WEIGHT |
| 8U ALL STARS | 8 YEARS OLD & UNDER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 10U ALL STARS | 10 YEARS OLD & UNDER AS OF 7/31/22 |
UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 12U ALL STARS | 12 YEARS OLD & UNDER AS OF 7/31/22 | UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
| 14U ALL STARS | 14 YEARS OLD & UNDER AS OF 7/31/22 |
UNLIMITED WEIGHT |
AGE DIVISIONS CAN BE COMBINED |
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See Section 26 for details and to submit your team for consideration for participation in the National Champinoship tournament.
Conference All-Star teams are for those kids who will be graduating from AYF and entering their high school programs (8th Graders), have maintained a high standard of academic performance, and would like to have the opportunity to experience participating in an out-of-state Championship Tournament.
The Conference All Star division gives those players in their last year of AYF (those 8th graders on teams did not qualify for a place at National Championship) a chance to compete on a national stage and create AYF memories to last a lifetime. This division also gives city-and-state assembled teams a chance to represent their conference in the national football community.
Each AYF National Conference has the opportunity to create a Conference All-Star team made up of players selected in the post season. Members should inquire with their Conference Commissioner for more details.The selection process is determined by the conference exclusively. To submit a team from play in the National Championships Conference All-Star Division, contact the AYF National Office.
To raise the level of global cultural awareness among our young people, and to make American football and cheerleading a truly universal sport, AYF has made a commitment to the help develop football and cheer internationally. The heart of this commitment is to increase the knowledge of and respect for other cultures by our young athletes. We also hope to make American football and cheerleading a truly global sport. By inviting and encouraging nations across the globe to join AYF, we will become an organization that integrates religions, cultures, ethnicities and languages via the universal appeal of football. Join our roster of international progams.
The Inspiraton Program was developed to foster a confidence and sense of self-worth that extends beyond the gridiron and into the school, family and community. Children with cognitive and physical disabilities are given the opportunity to transform their disabilities into abilities. Players are able to exercise regularly to become stronger and healthier, while building a network of friends, support, and trust. No scores will be kept, however it is still a fun, social and competitive environment.
There are no age, weight, or height restrictions. This is skill-based play. Find Inspiration divisions and rules at MYAYF.com.
The American Youth Football National Championships features the largest youth football tournament in the world. Over 150 football teams, travel from throughout the USA to Kissimmee, Florida, home to Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios, to participate in age protected, all-star, and instructional divisions to compete for the title of national champion. For more information please visit AYFchampionships.com.
Each team is guaranteed two games, winners advance to play for a National Championship. Games are played every other day. The National Championships is a week long tournament, with on and off field activities, including football clinics, an AYF only party at Universal Studios Orlando or Islands of Adventure.
Qualifying:
AYF has eight regions including Desert Mountain, Big West, Midwest, Southwest, Big East, Atlantic, New England, and Southeast. Each region hosts a regional tournament, which is the qualifier for the National Championships. (Learn about your region.) Regional championships occur in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving weekend. Each region is responsible for scheduling their own Regional Football tournament. If there are no National Tournament Conferences in your area, you may apply for a wild card bid to the National Championship.
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These selected training & coaching resources enhance the football experience for coaches, players and administrators alike.
Book and Online course developed to teach fundamentals of coaching
Center for Disease Control Developed Program for detection of concussions in youth sports.
Light offers video instruction on how to properly fit your football helmet.
A camp like no other - learn techniques to improve your in game perfomance. Get coached up by pros and get noticed on the field.
AYF Camps & combines offer a unique mix of combine and position specific drills to each and every athlete on field. We start the day with athletic evaluations of each athlete while running them through all of the major drills from the NFL combine. Our athletic drills include the 40 Yard Dash, Pro-Shuttle, 3-Cone, and Vertical Leap. Next up is our position specific training covering seven of the most common football positions on field. Our position groups include Defensive Backs, Linebackers, Defensive Linemen, Offensive Linemen, Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, and Running Backs.
Throughout the day our evaluators record film of each athlete performing their drills and enter their corresponding scores. Once finished, all of our athletes are encouraged to log into their AYF combine account to see how they compare to AYF athletes from around the world.
