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The East Manatee Bulldogs are a proud member of the FYD conference and Pop Warner Little Scholars. For detailed information on all rules and regulations set forth by Pop Warner please visit the below link to be taken to their website:
Please Click Here to be linked to the FYD Conference website:
Pop Warner Football Age and Weight Matrix
Tackle Football Divisions of Play:
| Age/Weight Division | Age(s) | CertificationWeight Range |
| Tiny-Mite | 5,6,7 | 35 – 75 lbs |
| Mitey-Mite | 7,8,9 | 45 – 90 lbs |
| Jr. PeeWee
(Older/Lighter) |
8,9,10
11* |
60-105 lbs
60-85 lbs |
| PeeWee
(Older/Lighter) |
9,10,11
12* |
75-120 lbs
75-100 lbs |
| Jr. Midget
(Older/Lighter) |
10,11,12
13* |
90-145 lbs
90-120 lbs |
| Midget
(Older/Lighter) |
12,13,14
15* |
105-170 lbs
105-140 lbs |
Please Click Here for the Official Pop Warner Age/Weight Matrix Guide it is more user friendly.
*The asterisked (*) provisions in each division allow the so-called “older but lighter” player to also qualify. The last year of eligibility falls under more stringent weight restrictions, per above.
A child’s age on July 31 is his/her age for the season. A player may gain 1 pound per week after the second game, up to a maximum of 9 pounds.
Pop Warner 2012 Team Placement by Birthday:
| Date Of Birth | Team Assingment |
| 8/1/04 – 7/31/07 | Flag, Tiny Mite |
| 8/1/04 – 7/31/05 | Tiny Mite, Mitey Mite |
| 8/1/03 – 7/31/04 | Mitey Mite, Jr. Pee Wee |
| 8/1/02 – 7/31/03 | Mitey Mite, Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee |
| 8/1/01 – 7/31/02 | Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Jr. Midget |
| 8/1/99 – 7/31/00 | Pee Wee, Jr. Midget, Midget |
| 8/1/97 – 7/31/98 | Jr. Midget*, Midget |
| 8/1/97 – 7/31/98 | Midget |
| 8/1/97 – 7/31/98 | Midget* |
* Designates an older/lighter player, please refer to Age Weight Matrix for eligability.