FOOTBALL DIVISIONS
All practices and home games are held at the Boonsboro High School Athletic Complex.
The Flag football team is tailored for our youngest players, typically 5 and 6 year olds. Coaches are on the field at all times providing instructions and guidance to the kids. This football division does not use any padding or equipment other than the flags to designate tackles. The flag football games are played within a designated 30-yard section of the field and occur at the same time as the Mini Pony games. This division provides a great opportunity to introduce young children to the game of football in a non-contact environment.
The Mini Pony division is primarily for children ages 7-8 years old with a maximum weight limit of 85 lbs*. During Mini Pony games, coaches are on the field at all times calling plays, providing instructions to the children and also serving as referees. This is the youngest full contact division within MVYFL. These games are played on half of the field in a controlled environment where each team alternates running 10 plays. The game usually ends when each team has had the opportunity to run 40 plays on offense and defense. This division is a great opportunity for kids to develop into full contact football players.
The Pony division is primarily for children ages 9-10 years old with a maximum weight limit of 100lbs* or 110lbs* depending on age. During Pony games, coaches are on the sidelines at all times. These contests are played under complete game regulations inclusive of special teams. Each quarter is 8 minutes in length and the games are regulated by High School officials. This division is a great opportunity for kids to begin playing full contact football in true game situations. First time players and experienced players are welcome!
The JV division is primarily for children ages 11-12 years old with a maximum weight limit of 115lbs* or 125 lbs* depending on age. During JV games, coaches are on the sidelines at all times. These contests are played under complete game regulations inclusive of special teams. Each quarter is 8 minutes in length and the games are regulated by High School officials. This division is a great opportunity for kids to further develop their full contact football skills or learn them for the first time . New players and experienced players are welcome!
The Varsity division is primarily for children ages 13-14 years old with a maximum weight limit of 145lbs* or 155lbs* depending on age. During Varsity games, coaches are on the sidelines at all times. These contests are played under complete game regulations inclusive of special teams. Each quarter is 8 minutes in length and the games are regulated by High School officials. This division is our oldest division and is intended to fully prepare kids for football at the high school level. New players and experienced players are welcome!
IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY OR TOO LATE TO LEARN FOOTBALL!
* Weights vary depending on the age of the child and the weigh-in time (i.e., initial weigh-ins or mid-season weigh-ins)
September 15th is the date that determines your child's age for the MVYFL