The South Orange Patriots are proud to offer strict age based, unlimited weight youth football in each division. We believe that the physiology of a kid's body at different age groups takes care of itself. We believe that age is a better way of separating our athletes than weight.
Mismatches in age and maturity levels are far more significant than weight mismatches within an age group and should be avoided. Ideally, to ensure a positive experience, players in a division should be within a year of the same age if at all possible. Age spreads of three years or more are discouraged. The main objective is that players be placed in a division such that all players have a safe and positive experience. Age groupings and not weight groupings are the best predictor for injuries and safety in youth football.
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Age: 6 & under (must be 4)
Weight: Unlimited
Mighty Mites
Age: 7 & 8
Weight: Unlimited
Pee Wees
Age: 9 & 10
Weight: Unlimited
Juniors
Age: 11 & 12
Weight: Unlimited
Seniors
Age: 13 & 14
Weight: Unlimited
*All ages as of August 1st, 2012
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