We field competitive and developmental tackle football teams that are organized by age and weight, and by skill level (American, National, Central). Practices begin the first week of August and will 5 days per week until approximately Labor Day, after which practices are 3 days per week. Games run from mid-September through mid-November. Registration is open to all Loudoun County residents. League age is as of July 1.

We offer the following Weight Class Divisions:

ANKLEBITER DIVISION
Age 7: Unlimited weight, Age 8: Up to 95lbs, Age 9: Up to 55lbs
RISING STARS DIVISION
Age 8: Unlimited (must weigh at least 96lbs; max ball carrier weight 105lbs), Age 9: 56lbs – 105lbs, Age 10: Up to 90lbs
JUNIOR DIVISION
Age 9: Unlimited (must weigh at least 106lbs; max ball carrier weight 115lbs), Age 10: 91lbs – 115lbs, Age 11: Up to 100lbs
JUNIOR VARSITY DIVISION
Age 10: Unlimited (must weigh at least 116lbs; max ball carrier weight 125lbs), Age 11: 101lbs – 125lbs, Age 12: Up to 110lbs
VARSITY DIVISION
Age 11: Unlimited (must weigh at least 126lbs; max ball carrier weight 140lbs), Age 12: 111lbs – 140lbs, Age 13: Up to 125lbs
PREP DIVISION (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
Age 12: Unlimited (must weigh at least 141lbs; max ball carrier weight 185lbs), Age 13: Unlimited (must weigh at least 126lbs; max ball carrier weight 175lbs), Age 14: Unlimited (max ball carrier weight 155lbs)

Note that weight division placement is based on both age and weight. The age and weight matrix below will detail who is eligible and in which weight division athletes will play:

Age & Weight Matrix

Fall 2025 Tackle Registration Fees

All Divisions: $350

D1SA is a member club in the Northern Virginia Youth Football League (NVYFL), formerly Fairfax County Youth Football League (FCYFL). NVYFL is comprised of several clubs from Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington counties.

Key Dates:

* Equipment Distribution -- Monday 7/14/2025 (5-7 PM) and Thursday 7/31/2025 (5-7 PM), location will be emailed to registered families

* League-Wide Parent Meeting (Zoom) -- Sunday 8/3/2025 (7:00 PM), Zoom link will be emailed to registered families

* Practice Begins -- Monday 8/4/2025

Note: Practice location is Ashburn/Leesburg, specific sites will be announced later.