CENTEX provides a grade-based league that aligns kids within their peers by grade, rather than by weight or specific age. VRYF's fall tackle football program is offered to kids between the ages of 6 and 12. Participants can gain board approval to play up in an older division, but not down. The grade-based divisions are as follows with no weight limit restrictions:
DIVISION GRADE (FALL 2016) LIMITATION
6U Flag K – 1st Cannot turn 7 on or before 8/1/2016
8U Flag 1st – 2nd Cannot turn 9 on or before 8/1/2016
9U Tackle 2nd – 3rd Cannot turn 10 on or before 8/1/2016
10U Tackle 4th Cannot turn 11 on or before 8/1/2016
11U Tackle 5th Cannot turn 12 on or before 8/1/2016
12U Tackle 6th Cannot turn 13 on or before 8/1/2016
Note: Parents must provide proof of age and grade status.Parents can elect to register a
participant in a higher division.
Vista Ridge Youth Football and Cheer is part of the American Youth Football Cen-Tex Football League. American Youth Football, Inc., established in 1996, is an international youth football organization established to promote the wholesome development of youth through their association with adult leaders in the sport of American football.
AYF is one of the largest membership organizations dedicated to teaching youth through positive role models. Emphasis is on learning, playing, and enjoying the sport while instilling high moral standards by stressing the importance of academic achievement and community involvement. Helping kids become leaders and teammates, AYF players will learn to both foster confidence and a sense of self-worth that extend beyond the gridiron and into the school, family and community. Rules and regulations are established to ensure that players play in an atmosphere of safety with a competitive balance between teams. All players will be given a chance to compete and no positions on any team will be pre-determined. Every player will have an opportunity to develop and showcase their unique talents. First Practice Early August; First Game After Labor Day. Dates to be Released. See Key Dates.
Sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, responsibility and self-discipline are among the traits needed by youngsters to face the future with positive aspirations and confidence. If we teach them positive lessons, such as playing by the rules, our young athletes will learn to live by the rules.
