Thank you for your interest in McLean-Great Falls Spartans Football - we are glad that you considering our program for your player! 

To determine registration for your player, please read the below information about the Northern Virginia Youth Football League's (NVYFL) updated age/weight matrix for the Fall 2025 season.  Use the age of your player as of July 1, 2025 and the projected weight of your player as of early August 2025 to determine the correct division for your player for registration purposes.

Updated Age/Weight Matrix for Fall 2025 Season

Since its founding, the NVYFL has been a national leader in providing the best environment for young athletes to play football.  The league is built on a commitment to ensuring fair competition by matching players based on four key factors: size, age, experience, and skill.   This structure, supported by a carefully crafted age/weight matrix and three levels of competitive play, prioritizes player safety, development, and enjoyment of the game.

For the 2025 season, NVYFL has adopted reforms to the age/weight matrix to further enhance the experience for all players. These adjustments include:

· Limiting each division to three age groups instead of four to improve competition balance.

· Providing more flexibility in weight limits to increase enrollment and participation.

· Aligning players more closely with those of similar ages for safer and fairer matchups.

· Adjusting the birthdate eligibility from October 1st to July 1st to better match players with their grade level.

These updates reinforce NVYFL’s mission of developing young athletes in a structured, safe, and competitive football environment.

ANKLEBITER DIVISION

· Age 7: Unlimited weight

· Age 8: Up to 95lbs

· Age 9: Up to 55lbs

RISING STARS DIVISION

· Age 8: Unlimited (must weigh at least 96lbs; max ball carrier weight 105lbs)

· Age 9: 56lbs – 105lbs

· Age 10: Up to 90lbs

JUNIOR DIVISION

· Age 9: Unlimited (must weigh at least 106lbs; max ball carrier weight 115lbs)

· Age 10: 91lbs – 115lbs

· Age 11: Up to 100lbs

JUNIOR VARSITY DIVISION

· Age 10: Unlimited (must weigh at least 116lbs; max ball carrier weight 125lbs)

· Age 11: 101lbs – 125lbs

· Age 12: Up to 110lbs

VARSITY DIVISION

· Age 11: Unlimited (must weigh at least 126lbs; max ball carrier weight 140lbs)

· Age 12: 111lbs – 140lbs

· Age 13: Up to 125lbs

PREP DIVISION

· Age 12: Unlimited (must weigh at least 141lbs; max ball carrier weight 185lbs)

· Age 13: Unlimited (must weigh at least 126lbs; max ball carrier weight 175lbs)

· Age 14: Unlimited (max ball carrier weight 165lbs)