NMJFL Division Guide

2026 FOOTBALL
DIVISION / PLAYER MATRIX

Find the right division for your player based on grade, age, and weight. All eligibility is determined as of September 1st of the playing year.

Important: All age and weight eligibility is evaluated as of September 1st of the current playing year. When in doubt, contact the league at president@nmjfl.com.

Senior Football

7th & 8th GradeAges 12, 13 & 14175.3 lbs. max

Any player turning 15 prior to September 1st of the playing year shall be ineligible. Anyone in 9th grade or high school shall be ineligible.

Junior Football

5th & 6th GradeAges 10 & 11 (or turn 12 after 9/1)150.3 lbs. max

Any player obtaining the age of 12 prior to September 1st of the playing year shall be ineligible for the junior level.

Pee Wee Football

3rd & 4th GradeAges 8–9 (or turn 10 after 9/1)120.3 lbs. max

Any player obtaining the age of 10 prior to September 1st of the playing year shall be ineligible for the pee wee level.

Mighty Mite Football

2nd GradeAge 7 (or turn 8 after 9/1)100 lbs. max

Any player obtaining the age of 8 prior to September 1st of the playing year shall be ineligible for the Mighty Mite level.

Flag Football

Kindergarten & 1st GradeNo weight restriction

Open entry — no weight restrictions apply.

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