JR MAVERICK FOOTBALL
2026 Football season
Welcome to Mesa Verde Junior Mavericks Football!
We’re excited to welcome new and returning athletes to the Mavericks family! Our football program focuses on teaching strong fundamentals, building confidence, and developing teamwork in a positive and supportive environment.
The Mesa Verde Junior Mavericks are proud members of the Sierra Athletic Conference (SAC), providing our athletes the opportunity to compete, grow, and represent our community with pride.
We look forward to an exciting season of learning, teamwork, and football.
Go Mavericks!
FOOTBALL DIVISIONS
Teams are based on athletes age as of
August 31, 2026
| Age | Grade | JPW / 9U | PW / 11U | JM / 13U | Mid / 14U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1st | X | |||
| 7 | 2nd | X | |||
| 8 | 3rd | X | |||
| 9 | 4th | X | X | ||
| 10 | 5th | X | |||
| 11 | 6th | X | X | ||
| 12 | 7th | X | X | ||
| 13 | 8th | X | |||
| 14 | 8th | X |
We do not cut athletes; however, teams are limited to 35 participants to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
*Any athlete who is 15 on or prior to August 31 of the current season will not be allowed to participate.
IMPORTANT DATES
Mavericks In Training
TBD
Mesa Verde High School
7501 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Equipment Hand Out
TBD
Parent Meeting
TBD
Practices are held at Mesa Verde High School located at 7501 Carriage Dr., Citrus Heights, CA 95621
EXPECTATIONS
Commitment:
- July 13 - September 4: Practice will be held Monday - Friday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- September 8 - November 13: Practice will be held Tuesday - Thursday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- SAC Jamboree: TBD
- League Games: TBD
Attire:
- Each athlete will be provided a practice jersey to be worn every practice
- Athletes must wear padded practice pants & cleats that are not provided
- Athletes MUST wear a tethered mouthpiece and cannot practice without one
Attendance:
- Policy coming soon
Required Documentation
The following items will be collected at a later date:
- Copy of Birth Certificate (no originals will be accepted)
- SAC Medical Clearance Form dated after April 15, 2026 (this form can be found in our documents section)
- Signed Code of Conduct
- Most recent current years report card (ages 13 and above only)
- A headshot photo will be taken for athlete's player card
Par
As members of the Sierra Athletic Conference (SAC), all teams follow the Play All Rule (PAR), which guarantees each athlete a minimum number of plays per game. This rule supports athlete development and ensures every player has the opportunity to participate.
31-35 players - 8 plays
26-30 players - 10 play
25 or less players - 12 plays
Flyweight
- PeeWee Flyweights are limited to a maximum of three (3) players with a weight of 60 pounds or less, must be a first-year player & 10 years old.
- Jr Midget Flyweights are limited to a maximum of three (3) players with a weight of 75 pounds or less.
- Midget Flyweights are limited to a maximum of three (3) players with a weight of 100 pounds or less.
There is no required minimum weight for any player.
X-MAN WEIGHTS
The weight chart below is the maximum weight allowed at each age level before a player is designated as an X-man.
Maximum of 10 X-man allowed per roster
X-man must wear jersey numbers 90-99
| Age | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | X-MAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr PeeWee | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | No Limit | |||||
| PeeWee | 130 | 130 | 130 | No Limit | ||||||
| Jr Midget | 150 | 150 | 150 | No Limit | ||||||
| Midget | 175 | 175 | No Limit |
