Petaluma Panthers: Panther Football

Thursday, February 9
FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT HANDOUT

Football Equipment Handout

Saturday ~ July 21, 2012 at Kenilworth Jr. High (shed at back of field)

  • Midgets           9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Jr. Midgets    10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Pee Wees       12:00 p.m. -   1:30 p.m.
  • Jr. Pee Wees   1:30 p.m.  -  3:00 p.m.
  • Mitey Mites    3:00 p.m.  -  4:30 p.m.

A $100 *refundable volunteer fee & all paperwork is due before any equipment will be handed out!

*Once your minimum volunteer hours have been served you will receive the fee back at the end of the season once ALL equipment has been turned in.



Thursday, February 9
Upcoming Dates for the 2012 Season
  • Saturday, March 31st – Registration for RETURNING Players & Cheerleaders only. Kenilworth multi use room, 9:00 to 12:00
 
  • Saturday, April 14th – Registration for NEW Players & Cheerleaders only. Kenilworth multi use room, 9:00 to 12:00
 
  • Saturday, July 21st – Football equipment handouts. See football page for details.
 
  • Monday, July 23rd - First day of Practice at Kenilworth Jr. High School 5:00 to 7:30 daily until after our first game – Times & days are subject to change.
 
  • Saturday/Sunday, August 11th or 12th – Jamboree – Details soon.
 
  • Saturday/Sunday,August 18th or 19th – First game – Details soon.
 
  • Saturday, August 18th – Mark your calendars and find your sitters, invite your neighbors, friends, co-workers & grandparents!!! Petaluma Panthers is hosting our Sixth Annual Kickoff 2012 Dinner & Silent Auction at the Elks Lodge. This is an “Adult Night”. Details soon!
 
  • Saturday, September 1st – Picture day at small (Mitey Mite) field at KJHS. Details soon.

2012 FOOTBALL PLAYER AGE & WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS (Subject to Change)
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DIVISION              

AGE as of 8/1/12

WEIGHT            

Mitey-Mite
older/lighter

7-8
9

45-85 lbs.
45-80 lbs.

Jr. Pee Wee 
older/lighter

8-9-10
11

50-100 lbs.
50-80* lbs.

Pee Wee
older/lighter

9-10-11
12

75-115 lbs.      
Max 95*lbs.

Jr. Midget
older/lighter

10-11-12
13

95-135 lbs.
Max  115*lbs.

Midget
older/lighter                              older/lighter

11-12-13
14
15

115-165 lbs. 
Max 165 lbs.
Max 130**lbs.

  NOTE: A player may gain 1 pound per week starting week 2 through 8 (maximum 7 pounds).* These players are classified as "Older/Lighter". Each team, Jr Pee Wee, Pee Wee and Jr Midget levels, are limited to a maximum of twelve (12) players in this weight category.
** There is a maximum of five (5) players in this category. After reaching 130 lbs, may only gain 2 additional lbs (132 maximum) for the season; one pound on week 4 and one on week 7.

August 1st is the child's determining age for the season. A player may gain 1 pound per week starting week 2 through week 8 (maximum 7 pounds). 

Practices will start Monday, July 23rd and will be 5 nights a week (Mon-Fri) from 5-7:30. After our first official game of the season, practices will move down to 3 days per week. Days of the week will be determined by your head coach. There will be one game per week either Saturday or Sunday in various cities. The season generally continues through mid-November. Mitey Mites will have a "Bowl" game in November and any team from the Jr. Pee Wee through Midget levels, who make the play-offs, will be playing in November and possibly into December.

Only 3 unexcused absences are allowed (excused is for sickness) for maximum training. If the player misses more than 3 practices they may be placed back on the waiting list. 



Football
Friday, January 27
2012 FOOTBALL HEAD COACH INTERVIEWS

If you would like to be a head coach for any of the Petaluma Panther's 2012 Football team we are currently holding interviews.

To set up an interview, contact: Cyndi Merrill, cyndi_merrill@yahoo.com