The Tracy Cougars accepts league age participants 6 –14 years old.  Official League age is based on how old they are on July 31st, 2008.

 What are each division’s age & weight requirement?

After age and weight verification, your child will be placed accordingly.

*Weight restrictions do not apply to cheer

** Novice & JV Older Lighters are limited to 4
*** First year freshman are limited to 5
*** 10th graders are not elgible to play in our league regardless of age
***All 8th grade participants between 100-190 lbs. must play Varsity Football

How many participants are on a team?

Football - each division’s roster will consist of a maximum of 45 players.

Cheer – each division’s roster will consist of a maximum of 20 cheerleaders.

Cheer Mascots – mascots are allowed on Jr. Novice and Novice with a maximum of 3 per squad.

Does your league make cuts?

Jr. Novice does not cut players as it is based on first come, first serve.

DYFL, the league that governs us, limits the number of sign ups for Novice, Jr. Varsity and Varsity to 60 potential participants.  Should more than 45 participants sign up per division, cuts will be necessary.  The final roster of 45 will be based on coaches evaluations made during our training camp. Should you have more questions, please speak with your participants head coach.

Does your league have a minimum play rule?

Minimum play is not mandated by Delta Youth Football League.  As a franchise, however, the Tracy Cougars have a minimum play rule of 4.  It is each coach’s responsibility to follow this franchise rule to the best of his ability.  There may be occasions (injury, safety, post season play, etc.) when this will not be followed.


What are the boundaries for your league?

We are a feeder program to West High School and follow their boundaries closely.  Cougar territory is West of Tracy Boulevard and North of Valpico.  If you are unsure, please contact us at info@tracycougarsfootball.com

Why is there a volunteer fee?

Tracy Cougars is an all volunteer organization and would not be able to operate without parent participation.  Your fee will be returned to you at the end of the season if you have fulfilled your minimum of 4 hours volunteer time.  Volunteers are needed in various areas; please contact Renee Pinder, our Volunteer Coordinator, for more details at volunteer@tracycougarsfootball.com

Download your Volunteer sign-up sheet

Do you have a Zero Tolerance Policy?

Yes.  It is mandatory that all parents and participants review and sign our Zero Tolerance Policy. 

Download the Cougars Zero Tolerance form

What do I need to sign up?

New participantswill need the $45 initial sign up fee (remaining fees due in August) copy of your child’s birth certificate, copy of utility bill, copy of recent report card and a current wallet size photo.
Veteran players will need the $45 initial sign up fee (remaining fees due in August), copy of current report card and a current wallet size photo.

Registration requirements -click here


What are your payment methods for sign-ups and registration?
Acceptable forms of payment for all fees and purchases are cash and credit card only.

Does my child need a physical?
Yes.  It is mandatory that each participant, both football and cheer, furnish the Tracy Cougars with a sports physical prior to the first day of practice.  Sports Physicals must not be dated prior to April 19, 2008.

Download the Sports_Physical_Clearance form