The Big Walnut Youth Athletic Association (BWYAA) is an independent youth football and cheerleading program founded in Sunbury, Ohio in 1974. Our volunteer organization serves approximately 400 four to twelve year olds in and around the Big Walnut community. Participants in our program enjoy either football or cheer programming. Within this programming are four Divisions: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior. Continue reading for additional information. Football In 2015, the BWYAA created a Freshman and Sophomore Flag Division. These new Flag Divisions are for flag football players ages four (4) to five (5) and six (6) to seven (7). If you have a seven (7) year old who wants to play tackle football, our Junior Division is an option. Registration for our Junior Division is possible on the condition he or she attends our Skill's Assessment. The player may be recommended for another year of flag football or accepted in the Junior Division. Our Junior Division is for ...