Divisions (Age & Weight)

Cheerleading Divisions

Mascot/Junior Flag	4
Flag	5 & 6
Rookie	7
Mighty Mite	8
Pee Wee	9
Bantam	10 & 11
Junior	12 & 13
Senior	14 & 15

Age limits - the age listed for each division is on August 1st of that year. No child may be over the age limit for the division in which she cheers.

Cheer ups - If a cheerleader chooses to cheer up (cheer with an older division), she must request approval from the league's Cheer Director. One level cheer ups require the signature of the league's Cheer Director on the registration form. Two level cheer ups must be submitted in writing to the Area Cheer Coordinator prior to roster verification.

Football Divisions

Flag	4,5,6,7	No Weight Requirements
Rookie	8	Max 90 lbs & under
Mighty Mite	9	95 lbs & under
Mighty Mite Playdown	10	75 lbs & under
Pee Wee	10	105 lbs & under
Pee Wee Playdown	11	85 lbs & under
Bantam	11	120 lbs & under
Bantam Playdown	12	100 lbs & under
Junior	12 & 13	No weight limit. 145 or less to be in "skilled positions"
Senior	13, 14, 15***	No weight limit. 165 or less to be in "skilled positions"

Players are allowed a 1lb per week weight gain.

FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS ONLY:

*** You must not turn 16 prior to December 1.

*** There is a BCYFCA rule allowing unlimited weight in each division, as long as the football player is playing within his age group. Be aware, these players will play line positions only. For further clarification, please email us at BBYFCAinfo@baysidebears.org.