2026 Buena Football Information
Hello New Buena Football Families!
Welcome to Buena Football! I am excited to get this first message of the Fall 2026 season to you. We are very grateful to have had successes in our program due in no small part to the great families who have been in our program and now that list includes YOU! Welcome to the Buena Football Family!
Feel free to spread this info to anybody else you know who is interested in joining our program. If you got this from a friend (and not our program), please also fill out this form so that we have your contact info (you only need to complete it once).
Below is important information and dates regarding our fast approaching season. Please mark your calendars! Going forward, you’ll receive regular correspondence from me to keep you updated and informed. Please make sure ryan.bolland@venturausd.org is whitelisted in your email! As soon as I am able, I will add you to our group in ParentSquare (VUSD’s official method of communication) and you will receive weekly news from us!
PLAYER & PARENT MEETING - Monday, May 11 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Gym
Program Overview, Upcoming Dates, and Spirit Pack Information
Meet coaches and Q&A
Buena Bulldogs Football Boosters will be present with membership information
I will be at Buena’s Incoming Freshmen Athletic Info Night on Tuesday, May 5 as well and will take DAWGS Camp and Spirit Pack Payments then, but our official meeting is Monday, May 11
ATHLETIC CLEARANCE - must be complete prior to any participation
Go to HomeCampus.com and register for 2026-2027 school year and FOOTBALL (instructions here)
Get a physical from a doctor (physical form in Home Campus or here); VUSD does not accept physicals from chiropractors
VUSD will be hosting a FREE physical day on May 27 from 4-7pm at Ventura HS
Upload physical form to HomeCampus or turn it in to athletic secretary Noemi Cruz (noemi.cruz@venturausd.org)
Please direct clearance related questions to Noemi Cruz
SPIRIT PACK - Only $135 for 8 items! - Order by May 25 by clicking below
All players will need a Spirit Pack! CLICK HERE TO ORDER (online payment - to pay by cash or check or for payment arrangements contact ryan.bolland@venturausd.org)
Includes 2 Dri Fit Shirts, Hoodie, Sweatpants, Athletic Shorts, Reversible Practice Pinnie, Football Practice Jersey, and Football Practice Pants!
Cash or check (payable to BBFB) payments accepted at the May 11 Player & Parent Meeting if you prefer that to ordering online at the link above
We will work with you on payment so that every athlete gets a spirit pack!
DAWGS FROSH PERFORMANCE CAMP
6:30 - 7:30 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from May 12 - May 27 (9 sessions)
Give your incoming freshmen a head start on athletic performance!
Instruction provided by Buena HS Coaches
Includes Speed Training, Lifting Technique, Weight Room Safety, and Field Drills
$10 Reservation fee to preserve your spot (payable at Athletic Info Night May 6 or Parent Meeting May 11)
SUMMER FOOTBALL DATES & INFORMATION
Athletic clearance (info above) is required for participation in weights/practice
Program Calendar is linked here and available at www.buenabulldogs.com
DEAD PERIOD July 3 - July 16:
NO WEIGHTS/PRACTICE
Please take family vacations during this time!
Summer Football: June 8 - July 2 & July 20 - July 23
WEIGHTS:
Monday - Thursday, 7:00 - 8:15 am OR 8:30 - 9:45 am (attend 1 session)
T-shirt/shorts/close toed shoes/water; meet on blacktop by basketball courts
SUMMER PRACTICES:
Monday - Thursday, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
T-shirt/shorts/cleats (cleats preferred)
Frosh on Victoria Field; JV/Varsity at Balboa Middle School (Stadium Turf is being replaced all summer)
FALL PRACTICE - BEGINS JULY 27
Begins Monday, July 27 - Wednesday, July 29: helmets/shorts/shirts/cleats
Thursday, July 30 - Friday, July 31: add shoulder pads
Saturday, August 1: First day in full pads
Specific times TBA (Afternoons)
Equipment checkout for Frosh Begins Wednesday, July 22 (Helmets)
Must be cleared and have signed expectations agreement for practice/equipment
GOLF TOURNAMENT, VERTICAL RAISE CAMPAIGN, AND ADVERTISING
The 6th Annual Buena Football Golf Tournament is on June 12 at Sterling Hills Golf Club. Come join us! Registration is open and you can Register HERE!
Our first fundraiser will launch shortly after our parent meeting for JV/Varsity and in July for Frosh with our Vertical Raise Campaign in which we ask our athletes to reach out via email and text to 20 friends and family to seek donations of any amount. Please be thinking of who your athlete can contact!
Advertising is a great way our program can partner with local businesses. Please pass along this information to any businesses that may be interested in a Victoria Banner or Digital Advertising on our stadium video board and during livestreams! Buena Advertising Information Sheet
INCOMING PLAYER/PARENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For further information, check out this handy Frequently Asked Questions doc!
JOIN THE BUENA BULLDOGS FOOTBALL BOOSTERS!
Our booster club, Buena Bulldogs Football Boosters, are instrumental to the success of our program
If you’re interested in helping out, please reach out to BBFB President Jocelyn Cirrincione (buenafootballboosters@gmail.com) or head to www.buenabulldogs.com/support-buena-football
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA - bookmark/follow for updates
Website: www.buenabulldogs.com
Info, Coach Info, Schedules, Nutrition, Performance Info
Twitter/X: @BuenaFootball
Instagram: @buenafootballboosters, @buena.football
Facebook: Buena Bulldogs Football
I look forward to seeing you on Monday, May 11. If you have questions, please feel free to email me directly.
Row The Boat,
Ryan Bolland
Head Football Coach
Athletic Director
Buena High School
ryan.bolland@venturausd.org