2026 Tackle Practice Schedule
Regular-season practice
Updated October 25, 2026: Tackle families, regular-season practice is underway! Our Cougars meet at Lum Field, Lum Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928:
- Tuesday and Thursday: 6:00-8:00 PM.
- Saturday: 9:00-11:00 AM.
These times apply unless your coach announces a change. This week, read your team's latest message before leaving home. Confirm your player's equipment and pickup plan. Ask the coach about any instruction specific to your grade.
Preseason 2026, completed
All three preseason weeks have passed. These sessions took place at Lum Field, Lum Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928:
- Week 1: Tuesday August 18, 2026 through Thursday August 20, 2026.
- Week 2: Monday August 24, 2026 through Thursday August 27, 2026.
- Week 3: Monday August 31, 2026 through Thursday September 3, 2026.
Preseason sessions ran from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Use the regular-season hours above for current planning.
Preseason 2026 equipment fitting, completed
The fitting took place Monday August 17, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM by grade at Lum Field House. The address is Lum Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928. Coaches provided each grade's fitting instructions; individual grade slots are not listed here.
Families were asked to bring an equipment deposit check for helmet, helmet cover and shoulder-pad fitting. For fitting help now, contact your coach. Ask about the required check amount and payee before any new fitting appointment; those details are not listed here.
The 2025 equipment archive records the previous season's handout.
Practice and game fields
Our teams practice at Lum Field, Lum Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928, and play home games at Cougar Field at Chatham High School. For games, use 255 Lafayette Ave / 314 Shunpike Rd, Chatham, NJ 07928. Check the event name when arranging a ride.
Our field addresses page also includes Shunpike, where flag football plays.
Weather and attendance questions
Coaches post weather calls in TeamSnap. Use TeamSnap sign in for your team's messages. If a note leaves you unsure about attendance, ask the coach directly.
Need to miss practice? Let the coach know and ask what your player should review. Report any equipment problem before contact work so the coach can check it.
Program questions
Our tackle program teaches football fundamentals and sportsmanship in grades 4-8. For a program or equipment question, email chathamfootballclub@gmail.com with your player's grade.
Use our registration page for enrollment. For private cost questions, email president@chathamfootball.com. Have time to volunteer? Tell us when. Thank you to our volunteer coaches and the parents arranging practice rides!