For the equal competition across the league Braddock Road follows the guidelines set out by the Northern Virginia Youth Football League(www.nvyfl.org).  For Official information on Weigh-in please check here in NVYFL.

Our program has a long history and tradition of building leaders, champions, and athletes of character. Braddock Road is proud of the fact that our Football program is leading the way in innovation and safety while keeping with our long standing traditions especially those of Sportsmanship.  This success is driven by the level of commitment and support delivered by our parents, volunteers, coaches, and players. Everyone dedicated to BRYC goes above and beyond the average youth program. Braddock road is fully committed to the "Head's Up" Football program.  We encourage you to visit www.usafootball.com for more information.

DIVISIONS 2025*
Since its founding, the Northern Virginia Youth Football League (NVYFL), formerly the Fairfax County Football League (FCYFL), has been a national leader in providing the best environment for young athletes to play football. The league is built on a commitment to ensuring fair competition by matching players based on four key factors: size, age, experience, and skill. This structure, supported by a carefully crafted age/weight matrix and three levels of competitive play, prioritizes player safety, development, and enjoyment of the game.

For the 2025 season,  NVYFL has adopted reforms to the age/weight matrix to further enhance the experience for all players. These adjustments include:

• Limiting each division to three age groups instead of four to improve competition balance.
• Providing more flexibility in weight limits to increase enrollment and participation.
• Aligning players more closely with those of similar ages for safer and fairer matchups.
• Adjusting the birthdate eligibility from October 1st to July 1st to better match players with their grade level.
• These updates reinforce NVYFL’s mission of developing young athletes in a structured, safe, and competitive football environment.

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TACKLE FOOTBALL PARTICIPATION

• Tackle Football Player participants must be at least seven years of age and no older than 14 as of July 1st of the current calendar year.
• A parent or guardian is expected to attend (or make alternative arrangements to have a responsible party in attendance) for all practice sessions if a practice is short due to foul weather or other circumstances.
• Please keep in mind this is a physical sport requiring the children to be willing and able to exercise 5 nights a week, 2 hours a night until Labor Day. After that, practice will be held three nights per week, 2 hours a night.
• Players are placed into divisions based on their age and weight.  Refer to the age/weight chart below. This information can also be found on the NVYFL website for greater detail. Please remember that the age/chart outlines the lowest and highest weights allowable for each age group. These restrictions are in place to keep participation and play fair and balanced among the age groups.
• New players are encouraged to attend sports training camps before the season's start. Visit the Grizzly website for more information regarding recommended training camps.

AGE CUTOFF DATES

• Age determination is based on cutoff dates to maintain fairness and consistency. 
• Please be aware that this information is subject to change based on updates to the Official Rules. For the most current guidelines, refer to the NVYFL website.

ANKLEBITER DIVISION

• Age 7 is unlimited
• Age 8 can weigh up to 95lbs
• Age 9 can weigh up to 55lbs

RISING STARS DIVISION

• Age 8 is unlimited (Must weigh at least 96lbs, and the maximum weight for a player to carry the ball is 105lbs)
• Age 9 can weigh 56lbs to 105lbs
• Age 10 can weigh up to 90lbs

JUNIOR DIVISION

• Age 9 is unlimited (Must weigh at least 106lbs, and the maximum weight for a player to carry the ball is 115lbs)
• Age 10 can weigh 91lbs to 115lbs
• Age 11 can weigh up to 100lbs

JUNIOR VARSITY DIVISION

• Age 10 is unlimited (Must weigh at least 116bs, and the maximum weight for a player to carry the ball is 125lbs )
• Age 11 can weigh 101lbs to 125lbs
• Age 12 can weigh up to 110lbs

VARSITY DIVISION

• Age 11 is unlimited (Must weigh at least 126lbs, and the maximum weight for a player to carry the ball is 140lbs)
• Age 12 can weigh 111lbs to 140lbs
• Age 13 can weigh up to 125lbs

PREP DIVISION

• Age 12 is unlimited (Must weigh at least 141lbs, and the maximum weight for a player to carry the ball is 185lbs)
• Age 13 is unlimited (Must weigh at least 126lbs, and the maximum weight for a player to carry the ball is 175lbs)
• Age 14 is unlimited (Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball is 155lbs)

Legacy DIVISION(High School age Players only)

• Age 14 is unlimited (restrictions TBD)
• Age 15 is unlimited (restrictions TBD)

* The maximum weight for a player to carry the ball in Anklebiters is 70 lbs. Anklebiter players over the 70lb limit and all other unlimited players at other weight classes are not eligible to play in a position that usually handles the ball unless they are at or below the listed maximum ball carrier weight (the weight limit listed next to "Unlimited/" on the chart above). Positions excluded for unlimited players exceeding the maximum ball carrier limit include all offensive backfield positions, all eligible receivers and tight end positions, and any position not on the first line of a special teams formation. Exceptions include the offensive positions of center, punter, and placekicker.

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  Only youth between the ages of 7 and 14 who weigh at least 40lbs may participate in NVYFL. All youth shall play in the Age/Weight Division they are eligible for above.
  
  Commissioners check birth dates and weights at club registration and the official NVYFL Weigh-In.