Palisades Pirates Youth Football

2026 Football Teams

Palisades Pirates Youth Football (PPYF) is a member of the Colonial Youth Football League (CYFL). Practices for the 2026 season will start August 4th .  The first game of the season will be (TBD).  For a full game schedule, please visit the Calendar Page.

Teams will be made up as follows: All ages are as of August 1, 2026

Rookie Flag Football

• 4 & 5 year olds
• Cannot turn 6 before August 1st
• Flag football (non-contact)
• Non-competitive (scoring not kept at games)

Competitive Flag Football

• 6 & 7 year olds
• Cannot turn 8 before August 1st
• Flag football (non-contact)
• Competitive

Junior Varsity (JV) Tackle Football

• 8 & 9 year olds
• Cannot turn 10 before August 1st
• Tackle football
• Must weigh 100.9 lbs or less to run the ball
• Cannot exceed 130.9 lbs

Varsity Tackle Football

• 10, 11 & 12 year olds
• Cannot turn 13 before August 1st

• Tackle football
• Must weigh 120.9 lbs or less to run the ball
• Cannot exceed 160.9 lbs
• 7th grade players are eligible to play as long as he/she does not exceed 100.9 lbs
• 12 year old players that are in 6th grade (during the current season) are eligible to play at the max weight of 160.9 lbs. Proof of school grade must be presented to the CYFL. If no documentation is turned in, all 12 year olds will be considered 7th graders and must meet the 100.9 lb weight requirement.

2026 Coaching Staff

Varsity Tackle Football

Coaches:Head Coach - Nick Tumolo

              Assistant Coaches- Dave Bryan, Cody Mowder, Royce Lockett, Matt Snyder

Team Mom:  

Junior Varsity Tackle Football

Coaches: Head Coach - Doug Bogdan 

               Assistant Coaches - Mark Houck, Louis Rodriguez

Team Mom: Sam Bogdan

Competitive Flag Football

Coaches: Head Coach - Tony Festa

               Assistant Coaches - Cory Campbell, Matt Labant

Team Mom: Danielle Festa 

Rookies Flag Football

Coaches: Head Coach - Blake Timochenko 

               Assistant Coache - Brad Helverson 

Team Mom: Breanna Timochenko

Equipment Player Must Supply

• Rookie/Competitive Flag - Cleats and mouthpiece with strap
• Junior Varsity/Varsity Tackle Football - Cleats, mouthpiece with strap and athletic supporter/cup
• Equipment questions? Please contact your coach.

Uniform Cleaning Tips

• Practice pants, game pants, and jerseys can be cleaned /soaked using Cascade dishwasher detergent, Oxi Clean, or Clorox 2 and scrub brush.
• Game uniforms can be cleaned using regular laundry detergent and pre-soaking prior to washing. Air dry the football jerseys and pants.
• NEVER use bleach on any of the clothing items, including white practice pants and game jerseys.