Eligibility: Any child entering 4th, 5th and 6th grade in the FALL of the school year.

The 4th, 5th and 6th graders will be playing in the Twin City North Youth Football League (TCYNFL).  There will be a separate team for each grade level participating in the TCYNFL.  This is a full-contact (tackling) level of football with 11 players on the field per team. Helmets and full pads are required. This is a travel league that provides players the opportunity to play teams in other communities.  Some of the other communities associated with TCYNFL; Big Lake, Cambridge,  St. Francis, Anoka, Andover, and more.  Games will be played on a 100 yard field with no coach allowed on the field during play.

Weight Restrictions:

 At weigh in the player may wear anything they want but at a minimum they must wear
a pair of shorts and a T shirt.
 Official weights are as follows:

1. 6th Grade- To be eligible to carry or receive the ball, a player cannot weigh
more than 135 pounds while wearing shorts and a T shirt.

2. 5th Grade- To be eligible to carry or receive the ball, a player cannot weigh more
than 125 pounds while wearing shorts and a T shirt.

3. 4th Grade- To be eligible to carry or receive the ball, a player cannot weigh
more than 100 pounds while wearing shorts and a T shirt.

4. 2014 and hereafter, the original/official preseason weigh in will be conducted by the Communities Rep or selected individuals. 
If a player is  over the weight limit a red stripe must be placed on
the players’ helmet and remain on for the remainder of the season.

5. A player weighing in excess of the above weights shall be deemed ineligible to be a ball carrier for the purpose of these rules. Ineligible players will be designated by a
single red stripe on the helmet. No ineligible offensive player may advance the ball on any offensive play or as part of any kickoff or punt. An ineligible defensive player may advance an interception or a recovered defensive fumble.

6. Players who are not eligible to carry or receive the ball will have their helmet
marked with a red stripe for identification. Players with a red stripe cannot line up
in any offensive position that is eligible to receive or carry the ball (including quarterback)

7. Turnovers from the offense to the defense can be advanced by any player.

Practices Per Week:

Team practices may start the week of August 13th. Teams may have no more than three (3) practices per week until the first game. Thereafter, teams may have maximum of two (2) practices and two (2) games per week. Practices should last no longer than 2 hours.