GENERAL QUESTIONS:
When is registration?
Registration usually opens on or around March 1st. We will communicate details through email as well as social media. Additionally, information will be available through CBSD and local private school bulletins.
Registration will close mid June for uniform and equipment ordering purposes.
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When does the season start?
The Pop Warner season starts July 15th.
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When are game schedules published?
Game schedules are released in the middle of August. Regular season games start the last week of August. There will be games on Labor Day weekend. Please note that the last 3 weeks of the schedule are subject to change to accommodate playoffs.
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How long are practices?
Practices generally run 90 minutes for the younger children (5-8) and 120 minutes for children ages 9-13.
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When are games held?
Regular season games usually begin on the last weekend of August and continue for at least 10 weekends depending on the level of play (i.e. Flag is usually only 8 games, tackle is 10-12 games). Games are played on Friday nights, Saturday, or Sunday. Each team will only play one game per weekend.
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Will my child play in every game?
Yes! Pop Warner has MPR "minimum play requirements" for all levels of football.
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What happens if we are going on vacation in July or August?
We have families every year that miss practices in the summer. We understand that this may occur and can work around a child’s absence if we know in advance and if the absence is limited to one week for a competitive-level player (ages 10 and up) and to no more than 2 weeks for a child age 5-8. Please note that our July and August practices are very similar to "school" (lots of instruction) and missing those practices can result in your child being "behind" some of the other players (students) on the team.
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What happens if my child misses practices because he/she attends CCD?
CCD conflicts occur every year. Please inform your coach as soon as possible so he/she can try to schedule practices accordingly.
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What happens if my child misses games or practices because he/she is playing soccer or fall baseball?
Although Pop Warner has "minimum play requirements", a coach is still able to sit a child for missing practices and/or games due to other sport conflicts (i.e. soccer or fall baseball). We strongly discourage participating in a "second sport" during football season and your child will likely suffer from not getting valuable playing time and experience with the team.
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How do you set your registration fees?
Registration fees are based on several factors, including but not limited to:
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Why do I need to volunteer? Can I "buy my way out" of volunteering?
All families must volunteer. Due to the numerous tasks required to run our league, we do not allow families to "buy out" of their volunteer commitment, except for their snack stand duty.
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Why do you close registration and limit the number of participants?
We have a limited number of practice facilities and only one game field. We can only field a limited number of teams due to our field constraints. In addition, we limit the number of participants on each team/squad to enable the children to get quality instruction and fair opportunities for participation or playing time.
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Who coaches the teams?
ALL Pop Warner coaches, administrators, and board members are VOLUNTEERS. The volunteer Head Coaches apply for a coaching position every year.
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How can I be a head coach?If you are interested in coaching football or cheerleading and would like more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected] |
TACKLE FOOTBALL:When are tackle football practices?
Tackle Football practices are typically Monday through Thursday nights during the month of July/August, and then 2 nights per week after Labor Day. The practice times are dependent upon daylight (we only have one lighted field), coaches' availability, and field availability. Practices generally run 90 to 120 minutes, depending on the age of the children, and start times could be as early as 5:30 PM and could end as late as 9:15 PM.
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Where are practices held?
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How long are tackle football games?
Tackle football games are approximately 105-120 minutes long.
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FLAG FOOTBALL:When are flag football practices?
Flag football teams practice 2 or 3 nights per week (Monday-Thursday) in August and then 1 or 2 nights per week after Labor Day. The practice times are dependent upon daylight, coach availability and field availability. Practices generally run 60-90 minutes long.
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How long are flag football games?
Flag football games are approximately 60 minutes long.
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CHEERLEADING:When are cheerleading practices?
Competitive-level cheerleaders, ages 8 and up, practice 4 nights per week (Monday-Thursday) in August and then 3 nights after Labor Day. Non-competitive level cheerleaders, ages 5 to 7, practice 4 nights per week in August and then 2 nights per week after Labor Day. The practice times are dependent upon daylight, coach availability and gym availability. The practices generally run 120 minutes for competitive teams and 60 minutes for non-competitive teams.
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How do you determine the age levels for the cheerleaders and what squads they will be placed on?We align the girls according to Pop Warner rules (example: a 7 year old girl can’t be on the same squad as a 10 or 11 year old). Each cheerleaders’ “league age” is based on how old they are on July 31st of the current year. Cheerleading Teams (ages as of July 31, 2025): includes uniform use, Sneakers, bow, and personal items are yours to keep.
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| NON-COMP TEAM: 3 & 4 years old
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| | (Flag/ Tiny Mites) | - | NON-COMP TEAM: 5, 6 & 7 years old | | | (Mitey Mites) | - | NON-COMP TEAM: 8 & 9 years old | | | (Jr. Pee Wee) | - | COMP TEAM*: 10 & 11 years old | | | (Pee Wee) | - | COMP TEAM*: 11 & 12 years old | | | (Jr. Varsity) | - | COMP TEAM*: 12 &13 years old | | | (Varsity) | - | COMP TEAM*: 14-16 years old |
* Comp team athletes will need to commit to attending all competitions that the team advances to. Competitions will be Local Bux-Mont Competition in October, if advancing than Eastern Region in November and if advancing again than Nationals in Orlando in December. Lenape Valley Cheer has made it to Nationals most years in the past.
- Please note the Coordinators will do there best to keep grades together. An athlete will be moved up if they have skills to be in a higher division. Coordinators will make final decisions of teams based on friends and ability.
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