Football Weight Standards - Ages as of 8-1-2012
All weights listed are in English measurement pounds.  Each player has a weight allowance of gaining no more than one pound every week, during the regular season.  No weight gain is allowed for post season play.

It is the policy of the Redwood PAL Golden Bears to have the child play at the lowest possible team level.  Example: if a player is 12 years old and weighs 125 pounds, they could be either a Junior Midget or a Midget.  It is our policy that they play at the Junior Midget level.

The Redwood PAL Golden Bears Athletic Director will make the final decision on which squad each football player will play.
Playing Age Mighty Mite Jr. Pee Wee Pee Wee Jr. Midget Midget
7 45 - 85 lbs        
8 45 - 85 lbs 50 - 100 lbs      
9 45 - 80 lbs 50 - 100 lbs < 115 lbs    
10   50 - 100 lbs < 115 lbs < 135 lbs  
11   50 - 80 lbs * < 115 lbs < 135 lbs  
12     < 95 lbs * < 135 lbs < 165 lbs
13       < 115 lbs * < 165 lbs
14         < 165 lbs
15         < 130 lbs **
* These players are classified as "Older/Lighter".  Each team at the Junior Pee Wee, Pee Wee and Junior Midget levels are limited to a maximum of twelve (12) players in this weight category.  This category only applies to football; there are no older lighters in cheer divisions.>
** There is a maximum of five (5) players in this category. In-season Weight Allowance after Certification
1st weekend 0 lbs. 6th weekend 1 lbs. 11th weekend 0 lbs.
2nd weekend 1 lbs. 7th weekend 1 lbs. 12th weekend 0 lbs.
3rd weekend 1 lbs. 8th weekend 1 lbs. 13th weekend 0 lbs.
4th weekend 1 lbs. 9th weekend 1 lbs. 14th weekend 0 lbs.
5th weekend 1 lbs. 10th weekend 0 lbs. 15th weekend 0 lbs.