Youth Tackle Football

Tackle Football - Fall 2026 Season

FXBG Youth Weighted Tackle Football

The FXBG Tackle Football Program is built on five pillars that create the foundation for the organization. The goal of our organization is to prepare athletes for continued success at higher levels of competition. Participating in our organization will guarantee development of strong fundamentals in tackling, blocking, conditioning, and football IQ. In addition, we promote physical fitness, injury prevention, and safe playing techniques.

The Five Pillars

1. Classic & Comprehensive

“Our mission is to provide a safe, positive, and competitive tackle football environment where athletes develop fundamental skills, strong character, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship while building confidence and respect both on and off the field.”

2. Youth-Development Focused

“We exist to empower young athletes through organized tackle football by promoting leadership, teamwork, resilience, and a passion for the game — teaching life lessons that extend beyond the playing field.”

3. Community & Values-First

“Our mission is to build a community of athletes committed to excellence, integrity, and respect, where every player is encouraged to grow in skill, character, and confidence through the sport of tackle football.”

4. Character & Competition Balanced

“We strive to develop strong athletes and even stronger people — teaching football fundamentals, fostering teamwork and discipline, and emphasizing sportsmanship, personal responsibility, and community engagement.”

5. Inclusive & Growth-Oriented

“Our mission is to offer an inclusive tackle football program that challenges athletes to reach their highest potential, stimulates physical fitness, and builds lifelong values of respect, commitment, and perseverance.”

Our organization participates in the Northern Virginia Youth Football League (NVYFL), formerly the Fairfax County Football League (FCYFL), has been a national leader in providing the best environment for young athletes to play football. The league is built on a commitment to ensuring fair competition by matching players based on four key factors: size, age, experience, and skill. This structure, supported by a carefully crafted age/weight matrix and three levels of competitive play, prioritizes player safety, development, and enjoyment of the game.

The FXBG Tackle Football program isn’t just about wins—it’s about building character, creating lasting memories, and helping young athletes grow into confident leaders on and off the field.

TACKLE FOOTBALL PARTICIPATION

Tackle Football Player participants must be at least seven years of age and no older than 14 as of July 1st of the current calendar year.
A parent or guardian is expected to attend (or make alternative arrangements to have a responsible party in attendance) for all practice sessions if a practice is short due to foul weather or other circumstances.
Please keep in mind this is a physical sport requiring the children to be willing and able to exercise 5 nights a week, 2 hours a night until Labor Day. After that, practice will be held three nights per week, 2 hours a night.
Players are placed into divisions based on their age and weight. Refer to the age/weight matrix. Please remember that the age/chart outlines the lowest and highest weights allowable for each age group. These restrictions are in place to keep participation and play fair and balanced among the age groups.
New players are encouraged to attend sports training camps before the season's start. Visit our Member Clubs websites for more information regarding recommended training camps.

AGE CUTOFF DATES

Age determination is based on a cutoff date of July 1st to maintain fairness and consistency.
Please be aware that this information is subject to change based on updates to the Official Rules.

Age Weight Matrix:

Anklebiter Division

Age 7: Unlimited weight
Age 8: Up to 95lbs
Age 9: Up to 55lbs

Rising Stars Division

Age 8: Unlimited (must weigh at least 96lbs; max ball carrier weight 105lbs)
Age 9: 56lbs – 105lbs
Age 10: Up to 90lbs

Junior Division

Age 9: Unlimited (must weigh at least 106lbs; max ball carrier weight 115lbs)
Age 10: 91lbs – 115lbs
Age 11: Up to 100lbs

Junior Varsity Division

Age 10: Unlimited (must weigh at least 116lbs; max ball carrier weight 125lbs)
Age 11: 101lbs – 125lbs
Age 12: Up to 110lbs

Varsity Division

Age 11: Unlimited (must weigh at least 126lbs; max ball carrier weight 140lbs)
Age 12: 111lbs – 140lbs
Age 13: Up to 125lbs

Prep Division (Must be in Middle School for the 25/26 school year)

Age 12: Unlimited (must weigh at least 141lbs; max ball carrier weight 185lbs)
Age 13: Unlimited (must weigh at least 126lbs; max ball carrier weight 175lbs)
Age 14: Unlimited (max ball carrier weight 155lbs)

Thank you for registering for FXBG Tackle Football brought to you by the Commonwealth Youth Development Group 501(c)(3). Please consult with Commissioner Keith Alston by email @[email protected]

You will receive a separate email providing your child's division and team following the official weigh-in.

FXBG Tackle Football

Season Dates: 08/10/2026 to 11/14/2026

$299.00

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