Illini Youth Football League (IYFL)

IYFL Website (off site)

The Illini Youth Football League (IYFL) provides organized youth football for teams in Northeastern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin. The league and its member teams provide youth football for boys and girls ages from 8 to 14 years old in following classes.

Weight Classes

Lightweights

• 8, 9, & 10 year-olds
• Up to 125 lbs max weight
• 105 lbs max ball carrier weight

Middleweights

• 10, 11, or 12 year-olds
• 10 & 11 year-olds may be up to 145 lbs max weight & 125 lb max ball carrier weight
• Players 136–145 lbs can play guard to guard on offense only
• 12 year-olds may be up to 120 lbs max weight and 110 lbs max ball carrier weight

Heavyweights

• 12, 13 or 14 year-olds (no high school students)
• Up to 210 lbs max weight
• 145 lbs max ball carrier weight
• Players 171–210 lbs can play guard to guard on offense only

Member Teams

1. Hampshire Wildcats (Hampshire, IL)
2. Harvard Stingers (Harvard, IL)
3. Stateline Raiders (Hebron, IL)
4. Johnsburg J-Hawks (Johnsburg, IL)
5. Lake Geneva Badgers (Lake Geneva, WI)
6. Marengo Indians (Marengo, IL)
7. St. Edwards Crusaders (Elgin, IL)
8. St. Mary's Fighting Irish (Woodstock, IL)
9. Stateline Comets (Richmond, IL)
10. Big Foot Wolves (Walworth, WI)