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About Football

The Melville Junior Panthers

 

Tackle Football Camp - Scheduled for Mondays in June

Regular season practice begins - July 21, 2025

** 4th/5th graders will play together as 1 team

GAMES:

Games are on Saturdays at various times and locations: TBA once the schedule is finalized.

COST TO PLAY:

Football: $325 - Register by June 25th, athlete recieves a free personalized jersey.  After June 25th, athlete recieves MJP issued jersey that must be returned with equipment at end of season.

All player families are required to participate in fundraising:

Fundraising: There will be multiple fundraising opportunities presented at the beginning of the season. Each family should choose ONE option. If you prefer not to participate in fundraising, may opt out by paying $ 100, which can be done during your registration application.

MJP requires 2 security deposit checks.  These will be held and not cashed unless equipment is not returned  OR if the athlete does not participate in fundraising. 

1-Equipment Rental Deposit

  • $250 check required for football
  • $100 check required for 8th grade cheer ONLY. 

If all equipment is returned undamaged, MJP will return your equipment security deposit check on the date equipment has been turned back in. 

2 - Fundraising Deposit.

If your athlete does not participate in fundraising, the deposit check will be cashed once fundraising has closed for the season.

  • $100

3 - Volunteer Hours Deposit.

Families are required to volunteer 2 hours of their time (or more if your athlete recieved a scholarship).  You are required to turn in a deposit check with will be returned at the end of the season if volunteer hours are met. 

  • $100 

Please put your athlete's name and deposit check type on memo of your check.  Appropriate deposit checks must be provided for your athlete to receive equipment.  No exceptions. 

Confirmation and Communications:

Once your registration is submitted and you have paid, you will begin receiving communications from the Mehlville Junior Panthers. 

Please download the Sports Engine App to stay up to date!

Also see below for our Social Media links!

** MJP is a feeder program for Mehlville High School. Residency restrictions may apply!

Please contact mjpanthers02@gmail.com if you have any questions!