WHAT TO EXPECT OF FOOTBALL

THE FIRST DAY OF THE 2026 SEASON WILL BE JULY 27th, 2026.
Practices for football will be held 5 days a week through the month of AUGUST 5:30-7:30p. Full participation is expected from all players during the season so please plan your vacations accordingly. Missed practice during the season will limit playing time on game day. (ex: 1 missed practice, first quarter sit out 2 missed, first half sit out. etc.)

As of September 7th, practices will be 3 days a week, Monday-Thursday, possibly a Saturday Morning (NO Practice on Monday 9/7). See your head coach for details.

Games are played on possibly Saturdays or Sundays from August - Mid November (excluding Labor Day Weekend)

2026 NBYFC FOOTBALL SQUADS BY AGE/WEIGHT

Playing age of a football player is determined by their age on August 1st of the current year.
14u players cannot turn 15 during the calendar year of the playing season.
There is no weight gain allowed during the season, once a player goes over the max weight they become a X-Men for the remainder of the season.
Each level can have an unlimited number of X-Men. X-Men can only play on the offensive or defensive line with a max of 5 X-Men on the field.
X-Men can now be on PAT, they are excluded from kickoff and kick return.
If a X-Men picks up a fumble or gets a pick during live play the play stays live instead of being called dead.

FOOTBALL GEAR

Petaluma Panthers will provide the following:
*game pants
*helmet
*shoulder pads
*game socks (you keep the socks!)
 

$200 refundable deposit is required at registration. - Once your volunteer hours are complete, and ALL gear is returned refunds will be processed after the season.

What YOU need:
*home and away game jersey's (purchased through Petaluma Panthers at Registration with a $100 One-Time Fee)
*blue practice jersey with last name (purchased this year through T&B Sports, we will on an onsite day in July additionally website details will be avaliable soon)
*cleats
*integrated padded girdle (hip, butt, thigh pads) (for games & practices)
*practice pants
*mouth guard

Optional accessories: gloves, arm pads, towel, back protector, etc. YOU ARE ALLOWED TO ALTER OUR BORROWED TO YOU HELMETS FOR ANY REASON!!

REFUND POLICY

Petaluma Panther Refund Policy

A full refund of registration dues will be given before July 26th which is the day prior to the first day of practice, or the cancellation of the season.

50% refund will be given until the last day of the first week of practice. This year is 7/31/2026.

0% (NO) refund will be given AFTER the first week of practice. 

No refunds (EVER) on any personalized equipment. (practice jerseys or game jerseys)

System generated fees from the registration site, or purchased insurance from the website, will also not be able to be refunded.