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The contact football program is comprised of five levels,
designated A through E, and are based upon the age and weight
limitations indicated in the table below. There is no maximum
weight for a player at any level, however based upon the combined
factors of age, weight, and grade, a player my be classified
as a "waiver". In the interest of safety for all
participants, any player classified as a waiver must adhere
to specific rules unless that player elects to "play up" at
a higher level. (refer to Section 6 of our Rulebook for more
information on waivers).
The starting level for this program is the "E" Team
which is a very instructional based program where coaches are
on the field during the games and emphasis is placed upon enjoyment
and building sound fundamentals. The other levels provide for
increasing levels of skill development and competition up through
the "A" Team, the final level prior to high school
participation.
Levels "A", "B", "C" participate
in games officiated by NJHS certified referees and, based upon
their season records, have the opportunity to participate in
playoff games, an All-Star game (A-level only), and a league
Super Bowl game. For more detailed information about any of
the levels, please select the appropriate link in the menu
on the left of this page.
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| "A" -
Heavyweights |
8th |
150 |
| "B " -
Middleweights |
7th |
125 |
| "C" -
Lightweights |
6th |
110 |
| "D" -
Instructional |
5th |
95 |
| "E" -
Foundation |
4th |
85 |
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| The "A" Level teams are for players
up to a maximum age of 14 years 6 months of age as of September
1st. This group typically falls in the 8th grade middle school
level. There is no overall weight limit that precludes any player
in this age bracket from playing with others of the same age,
however, there is a "backfield" weight limit of 150
pounds. There is no age/weight coefficient that applies at this
level, the only waiver that may occur is based upon grade. At
any given point during a game there may only be a maximum of
two waiver players on the field at the same time.
At this level the coaches are not allowed on the field with
players during the game, there are are official referees that
control the whistle and the game clock. Quarters are 10 minutes
in length utilizing standard clock stoppages. There are no
kick-offs. Punts are live from the snap. A kicker over 150
pounds is not allowed to run the ball, if he does not execute
the punt the ball is dead, if he does not have control the
ball is live. Extra points are scored 2 for kick, and 1 for
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| The "B" Level teams are for players up to a maximum
age of 13 years 6 months of age as of September 1st. This group
typically falls in the 7th grade middle school level. There is
no overall weight limit that precludes any player in this age
bracket from playing with others of the same age, however, there
is a "backfield" weight limit of 125 pounds. Additionally,
there is an age/weight coefficient used for determining if a
player is waiver or player that is significantly heavy for his
age. At any given point during a game there may only be a maximum
of two waiver players on the field at the same time.
At this level the coaches are not allowed on the field with
players during the game, there are are official referees that
control the whistle and the game clock. Quarters are 12 minutes
in length utilizing a running clock with no stoppages. There
are no kick-offs. Punts are live from the snap. A kicker over
125 pounds is not allowed to run the ball, if he does not execute
the punt the ball is dead, if he does not have control the
ball is live. Extra points are scored 2 for kick, and 1 for
run or pass. |
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| The "C" Level teams are for players
up to a maximum age of 12 years 6 months of age as of September
1st. This group typically falls in the 6th grade middle school
level. There is no overall weight limit that precludes any player
in this age bracket from playing with others of the same age,
however, there is a "backfield" weight limit of 110
pounds. Additionally, there is an age/weight coefficient used
for determining if a player is waiver or player that is significantly
heavy for his age. At any given point during a game there may
only be a maximum of two waiver players on the field at the same
time.
At this level the coaches are not allowed on the field with
players during the game, there are are official referees that
control the whistle and the game clock. Quarters are 12 minutes
running time (no clock stoppages except time outs). There are
no kick-offs. Punts must be declared to both the referee and
the opposing team and requires a 7 man line. No player can
move until the ball is kicked. A kicker over 110 pounds is
not allowed to run the ball, if he does not execute the punt
the ball is dead, if he does not have control the ball is live.
Extra points are scored 1 for kick, run, or pass.
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| The "D" Level teams are for players
up to a maximum age of 11 years 6 months of age as of September
1st. This group typically falls in the 5th grade middle school
level. There is no overall weight limit that precludes any player
in this age bracket from playing with others of the same age,
however, there is a "backfield" weight limit of 95
pounds.
At this level the coaches are on the field with the players
at all times, including the games. There are no official referees,
the coaches from both sides control the "whistle" and
position of the ball. There is no kicking game at this level.
The ball is spotted on the 35 yard line to start each offensive
series. Extra point is "1 point" regardless of run,
pass, or kick scored.
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| The "E" Level teams are for players
up to a maximum age of 10 years 6 months of age as of September
1st. This group typically falls in the 4th grade elementary school
level and is primarily intended as an alternative to our flag
program for players ready to handle the challenges of contact
sport. There is no overall weight limit that precludes any player
in this age bracket from playing with others of the same age,
however, there is a "backfield" weight limit of 85
pounds.
At this level the coaches are on the field with the players
at all times, including the games. There are no official referees,
the coaches from both sides control the "whistle" and
position of the ball. There is no kicking game at this level.
The ball is spotted on the 35 yard line to start each offensive
series. Extra point is "1 point" regardless of run,
pass, or kick scored.
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