To promote safety and improve participation at the lower level, the Central Suburban Youth Football League (CSYFL) unanimously voted at the March 11, 2008, CSYFL Board Meeting to institute a two tier system for the 5th and 6th grade football players. It is very similar to the higher level, Heavyweight and Lightweight. It will consist of two Divisions, Middleweight and Flyweight. The parameters established for each division are:
Middleweight
All 6th grade players, 91 pounds and above, will be playing at the Middleweight level.
All 5th grade players, 101 pounds and above, will be playing at the Middleweight level.
*Please note. At the Middleweight level, the CSYFL voted at the August 4, 2008 Board Meeting, to make the maximum weight for ball handling positions "115 pounds" for both 5th and 6th grade players. Any player over the above weight limit for his or her grade MUST be striped.
Flyweight
All 6th grade players, 90 pounds and under, will be playing at the Flyweight level.
All 5th grade players, 100 pounds and under, will be playing at the Flyweight level.
At the Flyweight level, there are NO STRIPERS. Players can play ANY position.