Gridiron Football – Sonoma County

Gridiron Football – Sonoma County offers flag football through league play that includes an assessment and practice day, an 8-game season, and a championship weekend. The program runs co-ed divisions for 6U, 8U, 10U, and 13U, and in Petaluma it also offers 10U girls and 13U girls divisions. Every athlete who signs up is assigned to a team, and the league is run with a tryout and draft format.

• Ages: 4–13 years old
• Schedule: Sessions run from March 22 to June 7 with same-day practice and games, including an assessment and practice day followed by an 8-game season and a championship weekend.
• Price: Registration pricing is $295, with a $275 rate for every sibling after the initial sign up, and there is no refund after a week prior to assessment.

In Santa Rosa, the season schedule lists an assessment on March 22, a Saturday practice on April 4, Game 1 on April 12, Game 2 on April 19, Game 3 on April 26, Game 4 on May 3, Game 5 on May 17, Game 6 on May 24, Game 7 on May 31, and Game 8–9 Championship on June 7. Santa Rosa practice and game times are 6U practice at 9am with games from 10am–11am, 8U practice at 10am with games from 11am–12pm, 10U practice at 11am with games from 12pm–1pm, and 13U practice at 12pm with games from 1pm–2pm. In Petaluma, the season schedule lists an assessment on March 22, a Saturday practice on April 4, Game 1 on April 12, Game 2 on April 19, Game 3 on April 26, Game 4 on May 3, no activities on May 10 (Mother’s Day), Game 5 on May 17, Game 6 on May 24, Game 7 on May 31, and Game 8–9 Championship Weekend on June 7. Petaluma practice and game times are 6U with 9am practice and 10am game, 10U girls with 10am practice and 11am game, 13U girls with 10am practice and 11am game, 8U with 11am practice and 12pm game, 10U with 12pm practice and 1pm game, and 13U with 1pm practice and 2pm game.

Flag football in this program is a non-contact sport and is described as providing safe, fun gameplay for kids of all ages and experience levels. The program description states that this sport is a way for kids and teens to learn foundational football skills, get active, meet new friends, and have fun. The program offers player development from recreational to competitive levels, with same-day practice and game schedules and condensed seasons. Boys and girls of all ages and abilities play on age-based teams, and the program notes that it is part of a national team while playing in the local community.

The equipment list includes a uniform with an official Gridiron jersey top and shorts, a mouthguard, a flag belt, and a soft-shell helmet. Gear requirements for flag football are a mouthguard, shorts without pockets, and a flag belt that is provided with the uniform when purchased during registration. Gear requirements for 7v7 football are a mouthguard, shorts without pockets, and a soft-shell helmet. Optional gear includes helmets, cleats, gloves, arm sleeves, and other items that do not interfere with player safety.

All Gridiron coaches are required to pass a National Background Check. The league notes that it has well-trained volunteer coaches and states that it works to ensure they have the training they need to succeed. The commissioners for this program are John and Dante.

The program states that it has offered youth football in Sonoma County for more than 10 years and has been serving the communities of Petaluma and Santa Rosa for more than 10 years. It describes itself as being part of a national team while playing where the organizers live, and it states that it goes the extra mile with consistent communication so parents can enjoy watching their kids. One testimonial describes the season as an absolute blast, calls the program good for the kids, and states that the child will be part of it as long as possible, with the family ready for the next season.

Last updated June 26, 2026.