Practices for West Seattle Junior Football and Cheer get underway Aug. 7 at Hiawatha field. The organization is an age/weight based league, so kids play with kids their same size. They also teach "Heads-up Football" and have athletic trainers at every game. This program offers participation for youth football and cheer practice and game events.
Teams in the Northwest Junior Football League are organized by age and weight with six levels of play for ages 6-14. This the most widely used approach in junior football. Other leagues may not account for weight variations and may offer fewer levels of play. Their approach is structured to increase participation opportunities and safety for all players.
| Teams |
| |
76ers |
89ers |
Peewees |
Bantams |
Juniors |
Seniors** |
| Age* |
Weight Limits |
| 6 |
None |
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| 7 |
0-85 |
≥86 |
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|
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| 8 |
|
None |
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|
|
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| 9 |
|
0-94 |
≥95 |
|
|
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| 10 |
|
|
0-108 |
≥109 |
|
|
| 11 |
|
|
0-90 |
91-123 |
≥124 |
|
| 12 |
|
|
0-78 |
79-103 |
104-139 |
≥140 |
| 13 |
|
|
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0-90 |
91-116 |
≥117 |
| 14 |
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|
|
0-99 |
100-167 |
*Age is age of player on Aug. 31
**9th Grade Seniors limited to 127-lbs. Seniors may have only four 9th graders per team.
8th grade 14 year olds can be up to 167-lbs. on Senior Team
Interested parents can register here for both football and cheer participation.
