Wolverines
The Wolverines give the youth of New Hartford, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Norfolk, Winsted, Hartland, Harwinton and Burlington the chance to take part in football. This sport teaches players important life skills such as discipline, cooperation, and persistence. Furthermore, the Wolverines aim to impart the value of sportsmanship onto all of their players. Whether it is on the football field or in life, these lessons will stay with each child and prepare them for any challenges that they may encounter.
AGES & WEIGHTS
The CTYFL has found that age and maturity are the dominant factors as to how well a child competes in the game of football. Our weight limits support most athletes in their given age or grade level, allowing more children to participate in sports. This will allow players in the same grade to play together throughout their youth careers. This also minimizes the amount of "older but lighter" players and the risk of those players taking key positions away from those of the proper age.
High School students are excluded from playing at the youth level and are encouraged to play with their schoolmates at the High School level.
The CTYFL has aligned the make up of the teams to closely coincide with the school grade levels, and at the same time keep the age span on a team as tight as possible. Below are the ages and weight limits of the teams.
Please Note: All CTYFL teams must abide by the age and weight matrix listed below, there will be no exceptions.
Division | Grade | Max Weight | Dressed Weight | Older/Lighter Rule | Halo Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A Team | 7th & 8th | 190 lbs | 196 lbs | Not Available | 196 lbs or more |
B Team | 5th & 6th | 155 lbs | 161 lbs | 7th Grade / 106 lbs | 162 lbs or more |
C Team | 3rd & 4th | 130 lbs | 135 lbs | 5th Grade / 85 lbs | 136 lbs or more |
MM Team | 1st & 2nd | 115 lbs | 115 lbs | 3rd Grade / 65 lbs |
Halo rule: Players over 196 lbs may play, but must play on the line between the tackles
Mighty Mites: 1st & 2nd Grade
Age: Players must be at least seven (7) years of age prior to December 31st of the playing year and cannot turn nine (9) years of age on or before December 31st of the playing year.
Weight: The maximum weight shall be one hundred and ten (110) pounds at game time. 9 yr olds under 60lbs may play on MM team.
C Team: 3rd & 4th grade
Age: Players cannot turn eleven (11) years of age on or before December 31st of the playing year.
Weight: The maximum weight shall be one hundred and thirty-five (135) pounds at game time. For players over this max weight see halo rule note above. 11 yr olds under 85lbs may play on C team
B Team: 5th & 6th grade
Age: Players cannot turn thirteen (13) years of age on or before December 31st of the playing year.
Weight: The maximum weight shall be one hundred and sixty-one (161) pounds at game time. For players over this max weight see halo rule note above. 13 yr olds under 106lbs may play on B team.
A Team: 7th & 8th grade
Age: Players cannot turn fifteen (15) years of age on or before December 31st of the playing year. Players cannot be enrolled in High School.
Weight: The maximum weight shall be one hundred and ninety-six (196) pounds at game time. For players over this max weight see halo rule note above.
