NYO TACKLE FOOTBALL
In 1951, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Coach, Bob Blackwell created a football team of thirteen young boys from North Atlanta. This small football squad, called the Red Devils, would evolve into one of the largest, intra-park football programs in the entire country. Today, Northside Youth Organization’s football program boasts nearly 900 players from Kindergarten through 7th grade separated into six leagues. Thousands of boys through the years have played at NYO and learned both football and life lessons. Many of our NYO Football alumni recall some of their fondest memories as youngsters occurring on the fields at Chastain Park.
In conjunction with NYO’s mission, our football program emphasizes character development, sportsmanship, healthy competition, and positive coaching. Most importantly, NYO football is FUN!!!
3RD GRADE
The PeeWee 3rd Grade League is open to children in the 3nd grade. Players who turn 9-years-old prior to the March 1st cutoff will be required to play in the 4th Grade League. In the 3rd Grade League, coaches are permitted to be on the field to promote instruction and faster play between downs. Teams average three events per week (practice and games), and the season runs from late August through the middle of November. Weight limits in the 3rd Grade League are as follows:
Offensive Back: 75 lbs., Receiver: 95 lbs., Interior Lineman: 95 lbs., League Maximum: 110 lbs.
4TH GRADE
The Littles 4th Grade League is open to children in the 4th grade. Players who turn 10-years-old prior to the March 1st cutoff will be required to play in the 5th Grade League. This is a transitional year because coaches are no longer permitted on the field like in the Peewee Leagues, and traditional 11-man football is played. Teams average four events per week (practice and games), and the season runs from late August through the middle of November. Weight limits in the 4th Grade League are as follows:
Offensive Back: 85 lbs., Receiver: 105 lbs., Interior Lineman: 105 lbs., League Maximum: 120 lbs.
5TH GRADE
The Littles 5th Grade League is open to children in the 5th grade. Players who turn 11-years-old prior to the March 1st cutoff will be required to play in the Bigs League. Teams average four events per week (practice and games), and the season runs from late August through the middle of November. Weight limits in the 5th Grade League are as follows:
Offensive Back: 95 lbs., Receiver: 115 lbs., Interior Lineman: 115 lbs., League Maximum: 130 lbs.
BIGS
The Bigs League is open to children in the 6th grade. Teams average four events per week (practice and games), and the season runs from late August through the middle of November. Weight limits in the Bigs League are as follows:
Offensive Back: 115 lbs., Receiver: 135 lbs., Interior Lineman: 136 lbs.+
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