A Squad

• Players must be in 7th or 8th grade.
• Players cannot turn 15 before December 1 of the current season.
• 9th graders are not permitted, regardless of weight.

B Squad

• Players must be in 5th or 6th grade and cannot turn 13 before December 1 of the current season (except for approved “older/lighters”).

Position Guidelines (based on pre-season weigh-in):

• Over 155 lbs: Must play interior offensive line (Center, Guard, or Tackle) in a three-point stance.
• 126–155 lbs: May play interior line or Tight End. Eligible to catch a forward pass but cannot receive a handoff.
• Under 126 lbs: No position restrictions. May run the ball after a handoff or snap.

C Squad

• Players must be in 4th grade or younger and cannot turn 11 before December 1 of the current season (except for approved “older/lighters”).

Position Guidelines (based on pre-season weigh-in):

• Over 125 lbs: Must play interior offensive line (Center, Guard, or Tackle) in a three-point stance and wear a helmet identifier.
• 116–125 lbs: May play interior line or Tight End on the line of scrimmage and must wear a helmet identifier. Eligible to catch a forward pass but cannot receive a handoff.
• Under 116 lbs: No position restrictions. May run the ball after a handoff or snap.

 

Note: Older/Lighter must first be approved by the Member Town Board and then reviewed by the Nutmeg League Town Representative Board for position eligibility. If approved, these players may be eligible to play skill positions (QB, RB, WR, TE) and may take a direct snap or handoff.

Older/Lighter status and position eligibility may be reviewed at any time during the season if a potential competitive imbalance is identified. Any final decision will be determined by a majority vote of the Nutmeg League Board.