Football players are divided by grade and weight. Check NYFL.net for more details or contact us for more information.
Those playing under "X-man" rules must only weigh in with Natural Weight (no pads) and are only allowed to be positioned on offensive or defensive line between the tackle positions. Super X-man players can weight up to 165 lbs without pads and are offensive line only.
Football teams will compete for a chance to make it to the post season. If they advance through the play-offs, they will compete for the NYFL Championship in the Super Bowl.
Grades 2nd - 4th
Grade is determined as of August 1st of the current year.
4th grade players can waiver to JV
Maximum Weight Limit with Equipment - 131 lbs.
X - Man Natural Weight Limit - 135 lbs (No pads)
Grades 5th & 6th
Grade is determined as of August 1st of the current year.
Maximum Weight Limit with Equipment - 152 lbs.
X - Man Natural Weight Limit - 155 lbs (No pads)
NOTE: 12 year old's cannot turn 13 on or before December 1st of current year and must be in 6th grade.
Football teams will practice 5 days a week for the first three weeks until the season starts. The schedule will then be modified to 3-4 days of practice, film review and game prep. Generally, practice will run from 6pm-8pm. Weather and game schedule could always play into the practice schedule.
Utica-Shelby Rebels Football and Cheer Club