Game Day
AYF Fall 2026

Season Calendar

Fall practices are underway at Larry Thoenissen Field. Next stop: the Week 1 home opener vs the Eagles. Full team-by-team schedules live in the PlayMetrics app.

Countdown to the Season Opener — Saturday, August 22

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Key Dates

Mark Your Calendar

06Jul

First Practice

All day · Larry Thoenissen Field — the Fall 2026 hunt officially began.

Completed
22Aug

Home Opener — vs Palmetto Eagles

Week 1 · Larry Thoenissen Field — every Bobcats team opens the hunt at home, 6U flag through 14U. Kickoff times & game-day info.

Up Next
Aug–Nov

AYF Fall Regular Season

Seven scheduled games (Aug 22 – Oct 10, bye Oct 3) in the AYF Southeast Region. Home games at Larry Thoenissen Field behind the George Mullen Center; away trips to Venice, Tampa, and Sarasota.

Saturdays
Nov–Dec

Playoffs & Championships

Win in November and the season keeps going — AYF championships can run into December.

Earn It
Fall 2026

Game Schedule

Seven Saturdays of Bobcats football. Home games at Larry Thoenissen Field — bring the whole family. “Evens/odds” tells you which age divisions play that matchup.

Saturday, August 22

Home Opener — vs Palmetto Eagles

Larry Thoenissen Field · 1602 Kramer Way, North Port — behind the George Mullen Center.

Kickoff Times

6U Flag9:00 AM
8U10:30 AM
10U12:30 PM
12U2:30 PM
14U4:30 PM
  • Gates open 7:30 AM — come early and grab your spot on the fence.
  • Admission at the gate — $10 adults, $5 children.
  • Heat & lightning — if extreme heat or lightning hits, games delay to 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM. If lightning begins during that window, the athletic directors, organization presidents, and head coaches of both teams reevaluate and determine a path forward.

Come out. Get loud. Together, We Hunt. 🐾

Game day flyer, Saturday August 22: North Port Jr Bobcats vs Palmetto Eagles. 6U flag 9:00 AM, 8U 10:30 AM, 10U 12:30 PM, 12U 2:30 PM, 14U 4:30 PM. Gates open 7:30 AM. Admission $10 adults, $5 children. 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, Florida.
North Port Jr Bobcats Fall 2026 schedule: Aug 22 home vs Eagles, Aug 29 home vs Ocoee Cardinals, Sep 5 away at Venice Vikings (all divisions), Sep 12 away at Tampa Tarheels tournament at Sportsflex of Tampa Bay, Sep 19 home vs Reapers, Sep 26 home vs Sarasota Sundevils, Oct 10 away at Sarasota Sundevils at Twin Lakes Park.

Full Fall 2026 schedule — tap to view full size. The same games are listed below.

22Aug

vs Palmetto Eagles

Week 1 · Home opener · Larry Thoenissen Field, North Port · 6U 9:00, 8U 10:30, 10U 12:30, 12U 2:30, 14U 4:30 — game-day details

Home
29Aug

vs Ocoee Cardinals

Week 2 · Bobcat Field (Larry Thoenissen Field), 1602 Kramer Way · Gates 8:30 AM · Kickoffs: 8U 10:00 · 10U 11:45 · 12U 1:45 · 14U 3:45 · 6U flag on bye · Book checks: 8U at 9:00 AM, all others during the half of the game before yours

Home
05Sep

at Venice Vikings

Week 3 · all divisions · 1001 Pinebrook Rd, Venice · Gates 6:45 AM · Kickoffs: 8U 8:00 AM · 6U flag 9:30 AM (Field 2) · 10U 12:00 · 12U 4:00 · 14U 6:00 · Book check ~1 hour before your game · Gate (cash only): $10 adults, $5 ages 5–14, under 5 free · No outside food or drink, one team cooler

Away
12Sep

at Tampa Tarheels

Week 4 · tournament · Sportsflex of Tampa Bay · kickoff time announced in PlayMetrics

Away
19Sep

vs Reapers

Week 5 · Larry Thoenissen Field, North Port · kickoff time announced in PlayMetrics

Home
26Sep

vs Sarasota Sundevils

Week 6 · even divisions · Larry Thoenissen Field, North Port · kickoff time announced in PlayMetrics

Home
10Oct

at Sarasota Sundevils

Week 8 · odd divisions · Twin Lakes Park, Sarasota · kickoff time announced in PlayMetrics

Away

Oct 3 is a bye week. Kickoff times and any schedule changes are pushed through the PlayMetrics app — playoffs follow in November.

Spring 2027 · Just Announced

Spring Ball: Premier Spring Football

When fall ends, the hunt doesn’t. The Bobcats play spring ball in PSF — a statewide 8-man tackle league built for development: fast-paced games, extended playing time, a 5–6 game season, and an automatic playoff berth with a bowl bid for every team. Perfect for all levels — first-timers included. #BuildingTomorrowsStars

20Feb

Spring Season Kicks Off

Statewide 8-man tackle · 5–6 game regular season · schedule lands in PlayMetrics

PSF
03Apr

Playoffs Begin

Every team earns a postseason berth — win and advance

Playoffs
17Apr

Final 4

The last four standing in the state

Final 4
18Apr

PSF Championship

Unique trophies, unique game-day experience — bring the whole den

Earn It

Age cut-off for spring divisions: July 1, 2026 (same as fall). Spring registration will be announced through PlayMetrics and our Facebook — the Sign-Ups page will update when it opens.

A Week in the Life

The Bobcat Rhythm

Typical fall week — your coach confirms exact times per team in PlayMetrics. Cheer may practice on alternate days.

MonPractice
TuePractice
WedRest & Homework
ThuPractice
FriRest Up
SatGame Day!
SunFamily Day
Volunteer Opportunities

We Need You on Game Day

Bobcats events run on volunteer power. Email us to grab a shift — it's the fastest way to become part of the family.

  • Helmet Shake — help run our signature community fundraiser.
  • Flag Tournament Concession — keep the concession stand rolling during tournament days.
  • Game-day crew — chains, field setup, team check-in, and more all season long.
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Live Schedules

Your Team's Full Calendar Lives in PlayMetrics

Every practice, game, and schedule change is pushed straight to your phone through the PlayMetrics app — with maps, RSVPs, and team chat.

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See You at the Field

Home games at Larry Thoenissen Field, behind the George Mullen Center. Bring the whole family — Bobcat Nation shows up loud.

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