RI Preteen provides youth tackle football programs which abide by rules set down by theNational Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) except as modified by local conference rules.

Our football players are divided into the following age/weight divisions:

Age/weight divisions:

League age is defined as the age the child is as of July 31^st of the current year.  Players cannot exceed the maximum weight above at “Official Weigh-In” prior to the second exhibition game of the season, and can gain one (1) pound per game for a maximum weight gain during the season on 10 pounds.  Players over the maximum weight are moved up to the next highest weight division.

RI Preteen leagues are divided into two divisions:  the “American Division” and the “National Division”, each consisting of four teams, and play two (2) preseason exhibition games and ten (10) regular season games.  Two playoff games follow, culminating with the Conference Super Bowl game.

Our season begins in August 1st and runs through November. Games are played every Sunday and there is limited travel throughout the state. Pre season practices are 5-days per week until schools begin. Once school begins practices will be held 3-days per week maximum.