The Grant Jr. Bulldogs provide organized football for ages 5 through 8th grade for the children in the Greater Grant Township area. The league is made up of Travel teams which all participate in The Chicagoland Youth Football League (TCYFL)
The league teaches the children the benefits of being part of a team, while developing good sportsmanship, character, responsibility, respect, safety and the other essentials of being a good athlete.
PROGRAMS:
The Grant Jr. Bulldogs offer several football programs to accommodate players of various skill ranges.
We have five levels of play in our program, and the level a player will participate in is determined by thrir age and weight. Within each level there are multiple divisions, and what divisions we will have teams competing in is determined by the number of teams we field in any given year.
The levels in ascending weight limit order are Bantamweight, Featherweight, Middleweight, Lightweight and Heavyweight.
The Divisions of play in TCYFL Are:
Big 10
The Big 10 emphasizes on competition at a high level, and include each Member Community’s best and most capable players at each level, drafted to teams prior to drafts for MAC 10 and Pac 10. It is the TCYFL’s intent to provide all Big 10 and Mid 10 players a reasonable playing time opportunity in each game (except for illness, injury, disciplinary
reason, etc.)
MAC 10
The MAC 10 emphasizes on competition at an intermediate level with equitable participation, playing under Big 10 Age/Weight Parameters, but with all applicable Pac 10 Football Playing Rules. Member Communities will draft MAC 10 players after completing the Big 10 team draft and prior to the Pac 10 team draft.
Pac 10
The Pac 10 emphasizes instruction, development and participation. Pac 10 teams are composed of players not participating in the Big 10, or MAC 10.
Maximum Ages
The ages stated for each level (Schedule H) are the maximum ages allowed for the respective levels determined using the player’s age as of September 1 of the playing year. There is no minimum age requirement.
Maximum Weights
The weights stated for each level (Schedule H) are the maximum weights allowed for the respective levels, including allowances for required clothing and weekly weight gain.
Player Participation in Games
The TCYFL strongly recommends that each eligible team player participate in each game for at least one full quarter.
LEVELS OF PLAY:
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Bantamweight -
Typically children ages 5 through 8 year olds can play in this level weighing no more than 107 lbs. There are restrictions that apply to children over 87 lbs, and we also can take a older/lighter child who can be 9 years old but must be under 57 lbs.
** These weight maximums only apply to the first game of the season. All weight limits will increase by one-half pound per week for the entire season, including any playoff games. The Maximum weights include minimum clothing and/or pad requirements.
To view TCYFL Weight & Age Parameters click here.
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Featherweight -
8 through 10 year olds can play in this level weighing no more than 117 lbs. There are restrictions that apply to children over 97 lbs, and we also can take a older/lighter child who can be 11 years old but must be under 77 lbs.
** These weight maximums only apply to the first game of the season. All weight limits will increase by one-half pound per week for the entire season, including any playoff games. The Maximum weights include minimum clothing and/or pad requirements.
To view TCYFL Weight & Age Parameters click here.
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Middleweight -
10 through 13 year olds can play in this level weighing no more than 127 lbs. There are restrictions that apply to children over 107 lbs, and we also can take a older/lighter child who can be 13 years old but must be under 87 lbs.
** These weight maximums only apply to the first game of the season. All weight limits will increase by one-half pound per week for the entire season, including any playoff games. The Maximum weights include minimum clothing and/or pad requirements.
To view TCYFL Weight & Age Parameters click here.
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Lightweight -
12 through 14 year olds can play in this level weighing no more than 143 lbs. There are restrictions that apply to children over 123 lbs.
** These weight maximums only apply to the first game of the season. All weight limits will increase by one-half pound per week for the entire season, including any playoff games. The Maximum weights include minimum clothing and/or pad requirements.
To view TCYFL Weight & Age Parameters click here.
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Heavyweight -
12 through 14 year olds can play in this level with no weight maximum, however players weighing in excess of 168 lbs are ineligible to carry the ball.
** These weight maximums only apply to the first game of the season. All weight limits will increase by one-half pound per week for the entire season, including any playoff games. The Maximum weights include minimum clothing and/or pad requirements.
To view TCYFL Weight & Age Parameters click here.
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ELGIBILITY:
Boys and girls that are 5 years old through eighth grade are eligible to participate. Players entering 9th grade or age 15 prior to September 1st of the current year are not eligible.
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EQUIPMENT:
All football players will be required to purchase an athletic supporter, cup, and athletic shoes. Purchase of a neck brace/collar is optional. All equipment and uniforms issued are property of the Grant Jr. Bulldogs and will be returned in good condition.
