Find the right division and certification weight rules for your child's age group.
These tables will explain which Pop Warner division your child play in. If it's not clear you can reach out to your coach or send us an email to us using the address in the footer and we will do our best to help.
Each league has the option on how to structure their division. An estimated 75% of youth football nationally follows an age-only structure but we've included additional options that have been used in the remaining leagues.
Pop Warner establishes a player's age for the season as "his or her age as of July 31st." Players are allowed to gain a pound a week to a maximum of 9 lbs for the season.
| Age/Weight Division | Age(s) | Certification Weight (lbs) | End of Season Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny-Mite | 5, 6, 7 | 35 - 80 | 89 |
| Mitey-Mite | 7, 8, 9 | 45 - 105 | 114 |
| Jr. Pee Wee | 8, 9, 10 | 60 - 120 | 129 |
| Pee Wee | 9, 10, 11 | 75 - 135 | 144 |
| Jr. Varsity | 10, 11, 12 | 90 - 160 | 169 |
| Varsity | 12, 13, 14 | 105 - 185 | 194 |
| Jr. Bantam | 12, 13, 14 | 120 - 175 | 184 |
| Bantam | 13, 14, 15 | 135 - 190 | 199 |
These exceptions allow a lighter child who exceeds the standard age limit to play down in a lower division.
| Division | Age | Weight (lbs) | End of Season (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny-Mite | None | — | — |
| Mitey-Mite | None | — | — |
| Jr. Pee Wee | 11 | 60 - 100 | 109 |
| Pee Wee | 12 | 75 - 115 | 124 |
| Jr. Varsity | 13 | 90 - 140 | 149 |
| Varsity | 15 | 105 - 165 | 174 |
| Jr. Bantam | 15 | 120 - 155 | 164 |
| Bantam | 16 | 135 - 170 | 179 |
| Division | Ages | Birthdays Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 and Under | 5, 6 | 8/1/2015 - 7/31/2017 |
| 7 and Under | 6, 7 | 8/1/2014 - 7/31/2016 |
| 8 and Under | 7, 8 | 8/1/2013 - 7/31/2015 |
| 9 and Under | 7, 8, 9 | 8/1/2012 - 7/31/2015 |
| 10 and Under | 8, 9, 10 | 8/1/2011 - 7/31/2014 |
| 11 and Under | 9, 10, 11 | 8/1/2010 - 7/31/2013 |
| 12 and Under | 10, 11, 12 | 8/1/2009 - 7/31/2012 |
| 13 and Under | 11, 12, 13 | 8/1/2008 - 7/31/2011 |
| 14 and Under | 12, 13, 14 | 8/1/2007 - 7/31/2010 |
If your child is playing flag football, use this table to find the right enrollment division.
| Division | Age Range |
|---|---|
| Cat | 5 - 6 |
| Cub | 5 - 7 |
| Bobcat | 8 - 10 |
| Wildcat | 11 - 13 |
| Panther | 14 - 16 |
| Challenger | 5 - 18 |