ONLINE Registration OPENS MARCH 19!
*ROSTER SPOTS WILL BE GIVEN ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. NBYF LIMITS ROSTER SIZE TO 35 PLAYERS. NO TRYOUTS, NO CUTS. IF ALL SPOTS ARE FILLED, ATHLETES WILL BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST AND WILL BE CONTACTED IF A SPOT OPENS UP WITHIN 2 WEEKS AFTER FIRST PRACTICE.
Medical Release Forms: 2026 rules state that medical forms MUST be stamped by the Doctor’s office AND contain the Doctor’s signature- BOTH are required if you use the league’s form or it will not be valid. If you use the hospital’s form, either a stamp or signature is required.
* ALL PLAYERS WITH NOVATO YOUTH FOOTBALL MUST have their medical waivers uploaded by 7/1/26.
For registration questions contact: registration.novatoyouthfootball@gmail.com
To upload your required forms, click here or visit the "My Documents" tab by clicking the top right corner.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
*Practice will be held at San Jose Middle School 1000 Sunset Pkwy Novato, CA 94949
Practices are held 5 days a week. Full participation is expected from all players during the season so please plan your vacations accordingly.
Once school starts, practices will be 3 days a week, see your coach for details.
Games are played on Saturday or Sundays from August - Mid November (including holiday weekends)
FOOTBALL GEAR:
*ATHLETES ARE EXPECTED TO SHOW UP TO FIRST PRACTICE WITH ALL GEAR LISTED BELOW. GEAR PROVIDED BY NOVATO YOUTH FOOTBALL WILL BE HANDED OUT AT EQUIPMENT HANDOUT DAY TO REGISTERED ATHLETES.
Novato Youth Football WILL provide the following:
*home/away game jerseys
*helmet
*shoulder pads
*team t-shirt
*mouthpiece
Novato Youth Football will NOT provide the following:
*practice jersey
*white padded football pants
*black padded football pants
*cleats
*water jug
PRACTICE JERSEY & PADDED PANTS SHOULD BE PURCHASED AT
WWW.TANDBSPORTS.COM/NOVATO-FOOTBALL , OR AT THEIR PHYSICAL LOCATION
T & B SPORTS 1345 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
PER NBYFC:
SECTION TWO PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY 2.0
YOUTH PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILTY
A. Player/Cheer candidates must be a youth athlete who qualifies for a league age of 7 and 14 years of age. Youngest age at the 8U level may vary amongst individual associations at their own discretion.
B. Player/cheer candidates must have the written approval of their custodial player or guardian.
C. Player/cheer candidates must have the equivalent of a minimum 2.0 gpa or otherwise be a student in good standing.
D. Player/cheer candidates cannot participate in any other organized football or cheerleading team concurrent with the NBYFC regularseason.
E. Player/cheer candidates must pass a sports physical capable of screening for tackle football and competitive cheerleading.
2.1 EVIDENCE OF AGE
No one can participate without one Type I document OR three Type II documents at any league game or jamboree.
TYPE I: This type must be presented as “Evidence of Age” by 3rd game/week.
1. The previous year player identification card. 13 Last updated: 10/7/2024
2. A certified copy of the birth record from a county courthouse (with raised seal and contrasting ink). Copy must have stamp by unit director and signed and dated.
3. Foreign or military hospital records.
4. Adoption papers.
5. An immigration visa or passport.
6. If one of the above cannot be provided, then you need to provide three TYPE II documents. TYPE II: This type will be expected as “Evidence of Age” until the 3rd game/week. Participants must provide THREE of the following “Evidence of Age” to participate as a football player or cheerleader.
1. Hospital birth record with hospital seal and doctor’s signature.
2. Baptismal certificate with signature.
3. Copy of the document sent to the appropriate agency of the state where requesting original certified copy of birth certificate.
4. Insurance policy showing player or cheerleaders name and birth date on the document.
5. Letter from the school attended on school letterhead showing player or cheerleader’s name, age, birth date, parents name and signed by the school principal.
6. A document with the heading of “Notification of Birth” and the registration number and signature.