Petaluma Panthers: Panther Football
2009 FOOTBALL PLAYER AGE & WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS | |
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Football players ages 7-15 see the chart listed below:
| DIVISION | AGE | WEIGHT |
| Mitey Mite | 7-8-9 | 45-85 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. 60-95 lbs. |
| Jr. Midget (older/lighter) |
10-11-12 13 |
95-135 lbs. 80-115 lbs. |
| Midget (older/lighter) |
11-12-13 14 15 |
115-165 lbs. 90-165 lbs. 90-125 lbs. |
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 on July 27, 2009 and will be 5 nights a week (usually Mon-Fri) until approximately the end of August. 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. After Labor Day practices will be 3 nights a week and one game per week either Saturday or Sunday in various cities. The jamboree is scheduled for mid-August and the first games are usually the next weekend. 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.