D1
8U · 10U · 12U · 14U
Our competitive division, at four age levels. Only organizations that have been in the league more than one season and been approved by the league may field D1 teams.
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Ages 6–14, two divisions. Everything a new family needs to know before signing up.
New for 2026
D1 and D2
D2
10U · 12U · 14U
Our novice division, at three age levels. D2 is for players newer to the game — it teaches the basics and fundamentals and gives each player more time on the field. D2 teams practice on the same schedule and play the same number of games as D1.
Both divisions play by the same rules, including the same weight and age limits and the same minimum-play requirement — a flat number of total plays per game, which makes it easier for coaches to rotate every player fairly.
2026 Limits
Weights & Levels
These limits apply identically to D1 and D2, at every age level. Certification weight is the limit at the start of the season; the end-of-season maximum allows for normal growth. X-Men divisions have no weight ceiling.
| Division | Roster limit | Ages | Certification max | End of season max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Pee Wee | — | 6–8 | 90 lbs | 97 lbs |
| Older/Lighter | None | — | — | — |
| X-Men | Unlimited | 6–8 | 91+ lbs | No max |
| Pee Wee | — | 10U | 120 lbs | 127 lbs |
| Older/Lighter | Max 3 | 11 | 85 lbs | 92 lbs |
| X-Men | Unlimited | 10U | 121+ lbs | No max |
| Jr. Varsity | — | 12U | 150 lbs | 157 lbs |
| Older/Lighter | Max 3 | 13 | 115 lbs | 122 lbs |
| X-Men | Unlimited | 12U | 151+ lbs | No max |
| Varsity | — | 14U | 180 lbs | 187 lbs |
| X-Men | Unlimited | 11–14 | 181+ lbs | No max |
Age rules
- Age is measured as of July 1, 2026.
- Minimum playing age: a player must be 6 years old on July 1, 2026.
- 11-year-olds cannot turn 12 before November 22, 2026 to play Pee Wee.
- 13-year-olds cannot turn 14 before November 22, 2026 to play Jr. Varsity.
- 14-year-olds cannot turn 15 before November 22, 2026 to play Varsity.
- 8th graders must play Varsity unless they weigh under 110 lbs.
- 12-year-old 8th graders at 110 lbs and under may still play Jr. Varsity.
- 13-year-old 8th graders at 110 lbs and under may play Jr. Varsity as an older/lighter player — each team may keep a maximum of three.
- High school freshmen must play at the Varsity level only.
Gear
What We Provide, What You Bring
Provided by the Lions
- Practice jersey
- Helmet
- Shoulder pads
- Home and away game jerseys and game pants
Returned to the league at the end of the season. Using your own helmet requires proof of purchase and an approved helmet waiver.
Provided by your family
- Integrated practice pants with hip, tail, bone, thigh and knee pads
- Mouthpieces with a tether that attaches to the helmet — buy several
- Molded football cleats (no screw-in cleats)
- Any additional girdles, backplates or padding
The Commitment
Practice & Game Days
First three weeks
Practice runs Monday through Friday, 6:00–8:00 PM, starting July 13. The league requires 10 hours of conditioning before any player may wear pads, and this is when coaches evaluate and place athletes. A player who misses practices must continue without pads until the 10 hours are met.
After the Jamboree
From mid-August, practice moves to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00–8:00 PM, with games on Saturdays — occasionally Sundays, depending on field availability. Typical kickoffs: Jr. Pee Wee 9:00 AM, Pee Wee 11:00 AM, Jr. Varsity 1:00 PM, Varsity 3:00 PM.
Offseason
Local Skill Training
Independent local coaches and programs our families use. These are not run by the Lions and are not required to play.
Speed & Strength1st Class FitnessBrentwood, California
Speed TrainingBeastmaker PerformanceCoach J
Quarterback DevelopmentJuan CorralQB Coach / Offensive Coordinator, Antioch High School
Wide Receiver DevelopmentTyrone TaylorTaylor Made Elite Performance
Tackling University
Tackling & ContactTackling UniversityPre-contact and contact training program
The League
EBYFC Organizations
Which member programs field teams in each division. Most organizations, East County included, field both.
D1
- Bears of San Ramon
- Clayton Valley
- East County
- Fremont
- Hayward Aggies
- Milpitas
- NorCal
- Pleasant Hill
- Pleasanton
- San Ramon T-Birds
D2
- Concord Jaguars
- East County
- Livermore
- Martinez
- Mountain House
- Oakley
- San Jose
- San Leandro
- Supreme Team
- TriCity Warriors
Ready to play?
Registration runs through TeamSideline and takes about ten minutes.