Welcome to Vienna Youth Inc. Football. Our program has a long history and tradition of building champions and young men and women of character. VYI is proud of the fact that our Football program is the most successful program in the history of the Fairfax County Youth Football league. This success is driven by the level of commitment and support delivered by our coaches, players, parents, volunteers, and community that goes above and beyond the average youth program.  VYI is a strong advocate of the "Head's Up" Football program.  We encourage you to visit www.usafootball.com for more information.

DIVISIONS

ANKLEBITER DIVISION

• Age 7 is unlimited
• Age 8 can weigh up to 90lbs
• Age 9 can weigh up to 55lbs

80LB DIVISION

• Age 8 is unlimited (100lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 9 can weigh 56lbs to 100lbs
• Age 10 can weigh up to 85lbs
• Age 11 can weigh up to 80lbs

90LB DIVISION

• Age 9 is unlimited (110lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 10 can weigh 86lbs to 110lbs
• Age 11 can weigh 81lbs to 95lbs
• Age 12 can weigh up to 90lbs

100LB DIVISION

• Age 10 is unlimited (120lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 11 can weigh 96lbs to 120lbs
• Age 12 can weigh 91lbs 105lbs
• Age 13 can weigh up to 100lbs

115LB DIVISION

• Age 11 is unlimited (135lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 12 can weigh 106lbs to 130lbs
• Age 13 can weigh 101lbs to 120lbs
• Age 14 can weigh up to 115lbs

130LB DIVISION

• Age 12 is unlimited (150lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 13 can weigh 121lbs to 140lbs
• Age 14 can weigh 116lbs to 135lbs
• Age 15 can weigh up to 130lbs

155LB DIVISION

• Age 13 is unlimited (175lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 14 is unlimited (165lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 15 can weigh 131lbs to 160lbs
• Age 16 can weigh up to 155lbs

* The maximum weight for a player to carry the ball in Anklebiters is 70 lbs. Anklebiter players over the 70lb limit and all other unlimited players at other weight classes are not eligible to play in a position that usually handles the ball unless they are at or below the listed maximum ball carrier weight (the weight limit listed next to "Unlimited/" on the chart above). Positions excluded for unlimited players exceeding the maximum ball carrier limit include all offensive backfield positions, all eligible receivers and tight end positions, and any position not on the first line of a special teams formation. Exceptions include the offensive positions of center, punter, and placekicker.
** 15-year-olds that turn 16 on or before December 31st must play 155lbs.
*** 16-year-olds that turn 17 on or before December 31st are not eligible to play.

 

Only youth between the ages of 7 and 16 who weigh at least 40lbs may participate in NVYFL. All youth shall play in the Age/Weight Division they are eligible for. There will be no waivers.

Commissioners check birth dates and weights at club registration and the official NVYFL Weigh-In. For example, a 10-year-old will play in the 90# group if he weighs 86 to 100 pounds. He may not play in the 100lb division unless he weighs at least 101 pounds. See the official rulebook for additional information.

2024 FALL TACKLE AND FLAG CALENDAR

April 1                           Registration opens

July 28-August 1         VYI Football Camp 6-8pm at Waters Field

August 5                       First Day of Practice

September 13-15          Season Begins

November 9                 County Championship Games

5 and 6 Year old Flag practices on Tuesday nights at Nottoway Park 6:30pm.  Games Saturday Mornings 9am at Waters Field.  Season Begins after Labor day.

 

Equipment handout days

Monday, July 22        6-8pm                       Anklebiters and 80

Tues, July 23             6-8pm                       90 and 100

Wed, July 24              6-8pm                       115 and 130

Thurs, July 25            6-8pm                      155

Mon, July 29              8-9pm                      All

Wed, July 31              8-9pm                      All

Sat,   Aug 3                9-11am                    All

Mon, Aug 5                 8-9pm-after the first practice

 

If you are interested in volunteering as a coach, assistant coach, or in any other capacity, please contact us at football@vyi.org or complete the coach application on the left menu.

 

Visit and Join the Vienna Youth Football Facebook page and follow us on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/VYIFootball/

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