Football players are placed on teams according to their age and weight; cheerleaders are placed according to age. Placement criteria is as follows:
Please Note : The weight limits changed prior to the 2007 football season. Please be sure to look carefully.
| Tiny Mite | Mitey Mite | Jr. Pee Wee | Pee Wee | Jr. Midget | Midget | |
| Age | 5-7 | 7-9 | 8-10 | 9-11 | 10-12 | 11-14 |
| Weight | 35-75 | 45-90 | 60-105 | 75-120 | 85-135 | 105-160 |
| Older Lighter Age | N/A | N/A | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Older Lighter Weight | N/A | N/A | 60-85 | 75-100 | 85-115 | 105-140 |
An Older Lighter is a participant who is able to stay on a team because he is light-weight for his age.
Cheerleaders are placed on teams according to their age on the above chart. Cheerleaders do not have a weight requirement.
