Vienna Youth Incorporated (VYI) Football is dedicated to providing a positive and supportive environment for young athletes to develop their skills, build character, and foster a lifelong love for football. As part of the Northern Virginia Youth Football League (NVYFL), VYI Football offers a structured program that emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Teamwork is essential in youth football for several reasons, each contributing to the overall development of young athletes on and off the field.

1. Enhanced Performance: Teamwork allows players to anticipate each other's movements, create scoring opportunities, and defend cohesively, leading to improved overall performance and success in matches.
2. Development of Social Skills: Participating in team sports like football helps young players develop essential social skills such as communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution. These skills are valuable not only on the pitch but also in personal and professional life.
3. Increased Confidence and Self-Esteem: Being part of a supportive team boosts players' confidence and self-esteem. Knowing they have their teammates' backing encourages them to take risks and push their boundaries.
4. Lifelong Friendships: The bonds formed through teamwork often lead to lifelong friendships. Shared experiences, challenges, and triumphs create strong connections that extend beyond the football field.
5. Learning to Handle Success and Failure: Teamwork teaches young players how to handle both success and failure. Celebrating victories as a team reinforces the value of collective effort, while coping with losses together builds resilience and the ability to bounce back from setbacks.

Why Teamwork Works

• Fosters Trust and Respect: Coaches create an environment where players feel safe expressing themselves, making mistakes, and learning from them, fostering trust and respect within the team.
• Encourages Communication: Drills and activities that require players to communicate with each other help develop their communication skills.
• Promotes a Team-First Mentality: Emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the team's needs over individual desires helps build unity and a shared purpose.
• Sets Common Goals: Setting common goals aligns the team's efforts and motivates players to work together.

Overall, teamwork in youth football is crucial for developing football skills and life skills that benefit young athletes throughout their lives.

Our mission is to create a community where players can grow both on and off the field, under the guidance of experienced coaches and mentors. We strive to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate, learn, and thrive in a safe and enjoyable setting.

Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out, VYI Football invites you to join our family of dedicated athletes, coaches, and volunteers. Together, we aim to build a strong foundation for future success and create lasting memories for our players and their families.

 

Date	Event
April 1	Registration opens
July 28-July 31	VYI Football Camp 6-8pm at Waters Field
August 4	First Day of Practice
September 12-14	Season Begins
November 8	County Championship Games

 5 and 6 Year old Flag practices on Tuesday nights at Nottoway Park 6:30pm.  Games Saturday Mornings 9am at Waters Field.  Season Begins after Labor day.

Date	Time	Weight Class
Mon, July 21	6-8 pm	Anklebiters and Rising Stars Divisions
Tues, July 22	6-8 pm	Junior and Junior Varsity Divisions
Wed, July 23	6-8 pm	Varsity and Prep Divisions
Thurs, July 24	6-8 pm	All
Sat,   Aug 2	6-8 pm	All
Mon, Aug 4	6-8 pm	After the first practice

 

 

2025 Season Enhancements

For the 2025 season, the age/weight matrix has been refined to enhance competition and participation. Key changes include limiting each division to three age groups instead of four and increasing flexibility in player placement. These reforms aim to:

1. Enhance the level of competition.
2. Increase enrollment and participation rates.
3. Provide a more accurate matching of players by age.
4. Align players more closely with their grade level through adjusted birth date eligibility.

Age and Weight Guidelines

The NVYFL uses an age and weight matrix to ensure balanced team composition and safety. Age is determined as of July 1st of the playing year. 

Competitive Divisions

The NVYFL divides most weight classes into three developmental levels to accommodate diverse skill levels, allowing players to grow at their own pace. Exceptions include the Anklebiters division, designed solely for development.

ANKLEBITER DIVISION

• Age 7 is unlimited
• Age 8 can weigh up to 95lbs
• Age 9 can weigh up to 55lbs

RISING STARS (OLD 80LB) DIVISION

• Age 8 is 96lbs to unlimited (105lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 9 can weigh 56lbs to 105lbs
• Age 10 can weigh up to 91lbs

JUNIOR (OLD 90LB) DIVISION

• Age 9 is 101lbs to unlimited (115lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 10 can weigh 91lbs to 115lbs
• Age 11 can weigh UP TO 100lbs

JUNIOR VARSITY (OLD 100LB) DIVISION

• Age 10 is 116LBS TO unlimited (125lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 11 can weigh 101lbs 125lbs
• Age 12 can weigh up to 110lbs

VARSITY (OLD 115LB) DIVISION

• Age 11 can weigh 126LBS to unlimited (140lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 12 can weigh 111lbs to 140lbs
• Age 13 can weigh up to 125lbs

PREP (OLD 130LB) DIVISION

• Age 12 can weigh 141lbs to unlimited (185lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 13 can weigh 126lbs to unlimited (175lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)
• Age 14 is unlimited (155lbs Maximum weight for a player to carry the ball)

LEGACY DIVISION

• Age 14 can weigh is unlimited (High School Only 9th and 10th Grade)
• Age 15 can weigh is unlimited (High School Only 9th and 10th Grade)

Only youth between 7 and 14 who weigh at least 40lbs may participate in NVYFL. All youth shall play in the Age/Weight Division for which they are eligible. There will be no waivers.

Commissioners check birth dates and weights at club registration and the official NVYFL Weigh-In. For example, a 10-year-old will play in the Junior (Old 90lb Division) if he weighs 91 to 115 pounds. He may not play in the Junior Varsity (Old 100lb division) unless he weighs at least 116 pounds. See the official rulebook for additional information.

PLEASE EMAIL FOOTBALL@VYI.ORG WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS