pop warner little scholars youth development opportunities 2014 season
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POP WARNER POP WARNER LITTLE SCHOLARSLITTLE SCHOLARS
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIESOPPORTUNITIES
2014 SEASON2014 SEASON
What is Pop Warner About?What is Pop Warner About?
Maximizing safety and fun for allCommitment to Excellence on the Field and OffPromoting a healthy and active lifestyleInstilling the life-long values of teamwork, dedication & integrity No Cutting and No TryoutsMandatory Play On-Field Coaching for Younger AthletesNo Individual Awards for On-Field Activities Recognizing Scholastic All-AmericansProviding College Scholarship FundingEducating Coaches and ParentsBackground Screening for Volunteers
Glenn Scobey “Pop” Warner
Pop Warner MissionPop Warner MissionThe Pop Warner Mission:The mission of Pop Warner Little Scholars is to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, Pop Warner programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives. Pop Warner seeks to provide fun athletic learning opportunities for children, while emphasizing the importance of academic success. Specifically, Pop Warner seeks to familiarize players and spirit participants with the fundamentals of football, cheerleading and dance. Pop Warner strives to inspire youth, regardless of race, creed or national origin, to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness as reflected in the life of the late Glenn Scobie “Pop” Warner.
Objectives To encourage and increase youth participation in football, cheerleading and dance.To ensure a safe and positive playing environment for all participants.To instill life-long values of teamwork, dedication and a superior work ethic in the classroom and on the playing field.
Positive Experiences Pop Warner programs have no tryouts or cutting of rosters.Everyone participates under mandatory rules of play.On-field coaching is allowed for younger age levels.Individual awards are given only for academic excellence, not for on-field activities.
Safe Playing Environment Players are matched by age and weight levels.There are strict mandatory equipment requirements.Pop Warner provides Coaching Clinics and Risk Management Training.An enforced national rule book incorporates time-tested rules.A full-time executive staff supports all local associations and assists in sound policy creation.
Why Join Pop Warner?Why Join Pop Warner?Experience & StabilityExperience & Stability– Heading into our 85th season, Pop Warner is the – Heading into our 85th season, Pop Warner is the oldest national youth football and cheerleading organization in the world. oldest national youth football and cheerleading organization in the world. Founded in 1929 by Joe Tomlin in Philadelphia as four-team conference, we Founded in 1929 by Joe Tomlin in Philadelphia as four-team conference, we now have over 120 leagues and 400,000 documented participants.now have over 120 leagues and 400,000 documented participants.
Scholastic Emphasis Scholastic Emphasis –Pop Warner is the only national youth sports –Pop Warner is the only national youth sports organization in America that requires its participants to perform adequately in organization in America that requires its participants to perform adequately in the classroom before permitting them to play. We believe that the standards the classroom before permitting them to play. We believe that the standards we have set give these children a sense of responsibility and an appreciation we have set give these children a sense of responsibility and an appreciation for academics and athletics that will help them develop later on in life.for academics and athletics that will help them develop later on in life.
No Tryouts No Tryouts – Pop Warner programs have no tryouts or cutting of rosters. – Pop Warner programs have no tryouts or cutting of rosters.
Safety Safety – Kids compete with kids of similar age and size. Pop Warner is the – Kids compete with kids of similar age and size. Pop Warner is the only youth football program that sets and enforces a strict only youth football program that sets and enforces a strict Age and Weight Matrix that reduces the risk and reality of injuries. that reduces the risk and reality of injuries.
Volunteers & Coaches Volunteers & Coaches – We have over 40,000 volunteers and coaches that – We have over 40,000 volunteers and coaches that are being trained every year to offer the best and safest programs for you and are being trained every year to offer the best and safest programs for you and your children.your children.
Why Join Pop Warner?Why Join Pop Warner?Grants, Merchandise and Discounts Grants, Merchandise and Discounts –– Pop Warner sponsors and partners such Pop Warner sponsors and partners such as Schutt Sports and Team Cheer offer free equipment and merchandise as part of as Schutt Sports and Team Cheer offer free equipment and merchandise as part of a grant program for new organizations as well as those in financial need. Other a grant program for new organizations as well as those in financial need. Other national partners offer Pop Warner only discounts and rebates on merchandise national partners offer Pop Warner only discounts and rebates on merchandise needed by local programs.needed by local programs.
Annual Scholastic BanquetAnnual Scholastic Banquet – Pop Warner is the only national youth sports – Pop Warner is the only national youth sports organization that rewards its members for their outstanding performance in the organization that rewards its members for their outstanding performance in the classroom by hosting an awards program each year to celebrate the classroom by hosting an awards program each year to celebrate the accomplishments of our scholar athletes. Each year, the most academically accomplishments of our scholar athletes. Each year, the most academically accomplished Pop Warner kids compete for Academic All-American status, and are accomplished Pop Warner kids compete for Academic All-American status, and are awarded scholarships on several different levels (National, Regional, League). Pop awarded scholarships on several different levels (National, Regional, League). Pop Warner has given away over Warner has given away over $1 million$1 million in college scholarships!in college scholarships!
Competitive and Affordable Insurance Competitive and Affordable Insurance – Pop Warner offers low-cost, broad – Pop Warner offers low-cost, broad insurance coverage as a benefit to its members. The Plan is specifically written by insurance coverage as a benefit to its members. The Plan is specifically written by Chartis to meet the needs of Pop Warner Little Scholars and is periodically Chartis to meet the needs of Pop Warner Little Scholars and is periodically reviewed to obtain the broadest possible coverage at the most competitive prices.reviewed to obtain the broadest possible coverage at the most competitive prices.
Who are We?Who are We?
• 325,000 participants 325,000 participants aged 5-16 aged 5-16
40,000 Volunteers40,000 Volunteers
• One Million + Parents One Million + Parents & Supporters& Supporters
• Ten Million Estimated Ten Million Estimated Alumni Alumni
The Pop Warner FamilyThe Pop Warner FamilyPop Warner game days involve the entire familyPop Warner game days involve the entire family
Dedicated parents and grandparents coach and volunteer at the Dedicated parents and grandparents coach and volunteer at the field (snack shack, 50/50 raffles, etc).field (snack shack, 50/50 raffles, etc).
Sons and daughters play football and cheerSons and daughters play football and cheer Other relatives travel to games to cheer everyone on!Other relatives travel to games to cheer everyone on!
Process continues as Pop Warner athletes coach their own Process continues as Pop Warner athletes coach their own children years after graduating from Pop Warnerchildren years after graduating from Pop Warner
Pop Warner StructurePop Warner StructurePop Warner Board of Directors
Pop Warner Advisory Committee
Pop Warner National Staff
Jon ButlerExecutive Director
Mary FitzGeraldChief Operating Officer
Josh PruceDirector of Scholastics & Media Relations
Sam MutzNational Football Commissioner
Lisa MoroskiNational Cheer & Dance Commissioner
Phyllis FarruggioOffice Manager
Trevor SchollRecruiting & Marketing Coordinator
Beth DietzEvent Manager
NEW ENGLAND REGION EASTERN REGION
MID-SOUTH REGION
SOUTHEAST REGION
MID-AMERICA REGION
SOUTHWEST REGION
WESCON REGION
PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION
LEAGUES WITHIN REGION LEAGUES WITHIN REGION LEAGUES WITHIN REGION
ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION
Pop Warner Calendar of EventsPop Warner Calendar of Events
NFL Super Bowl Celebrity Events (Feb)NFL Super Bowl Celebrity Events (Feb)Pop Warner Annual Meeting (Feb)Pop Warner Annual Meeting (Feb)Regional Meetings (Mar-Apr)Regional Meetings (Mar-Apr)Regional Scholastic Banquets (March-April)Regional Scholastic Banquets (March-April)Annual National Scholastic Awards Banquet and Tributes (May)Annual National Scholastic Awards Banquet and Tributes (May)Pop Warner Football and Cheer Coaches’ Clinics (June-Aug)Pop Warner Football and Cheer Coaches’ Clinics (June-Aug)Summer Regional Meetings (July)Summer Regional Meetings (July)Pop Warner Retail Events (July-Aug)Pop Warner Retail Events (July-Aug)Pop Warner Nationwide Kickoff (Aug)Pop Warner Nationwide Kickoff (Aug)Pop Warner League Championships (Oct.)Pop Warner League Championships (Oct.)Pop Warner Regional Championships (Nov)Pop Warner Regional Championships (Nov)Annual Televised Super Bowl and National Annual Televised Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships (Dec)Cheer and Dance Championships (Dec)
Northern Indiana Pop Warner players run drills at the Northern Indiana Pop Warner players run drills at the Panini Pop Warner Skills Clinic with Cincinnati Bengals Panini Pop Warner Skills Clinic with Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton during Super Bowl XLVI week in QB Andy Dalton during Super Bowl XLVI week in Indianapolis, IN in February 2012.Indianapolis, IN in February 2012.
Pop Warner Regional MapPop Warner Regional MapPop Warner is divided into eight regions:
2013 Associations by State2013 Associations by StateNote: States shaded in green have participants in PW associations in neighboring states.Note: States shaded in green have participants in PW associations in neighboring states.
WY
UTCO15
NM1
KS MO12
OK1
AR
TX85
LA
MS AL GA11
FL173
ME
NH10
VT1
MA94
CT29
NY124
PA
37NJ88
MD/DC49
DE10
MI37
WV
KY1
VA24
TN
NC60
SC15
WA10
OR28
CA
AZ17
ID
NV11
MT ND
SD
MN
IA
WI14
IL23
IN23
OH11
HI49
CA133
AK12
RI12
NE9
Pop Warner Age/Weight SchematicPop Warner Age/Weight SchematicAge/Weight
DivisionAge(s) Certification Weight
Range
Tiny Mite 5, 6 ,7 35 – 75 lbs.
Mitey Mite 7, 8, 9 45 -- 90 lbs.
Junior Pee Wee(Older/Lighter)
8, 9, 1011*
60 – 105 lbs60 – 85 lbs.*
Pee Wee (Older/Lighter)
9, 10, 1112*
75 – 120 lbs.75 – 100 lbs.*
Junior Midget(Older/Lighter)
10, 11, 1213*
90 – 145 lbs.90 – 120 lbs.*
Midget (Older/Lighter)
12, 13, 1415*
105 – 170 lbs.105 – 140 lbs.*
Unlimited 11, 12, 13, 14 105 lbs +
*The asterisked (*) provisions in each division allow the so-called "older but lighter" player to also qualify. The last year of eligibility falls under more stringent weight restrictions, per above.
A child's age on July 31 is his/her age for the season. A player may gain 1 pound per week after the second game, up to a maximum of 9 pounds.
The Pop Warner Super BowlThe Pop Warner Super BowlLive games shown on Live games shown on ESPN3.com throughout the ESPN3.com throughout the weekweek
5757thth Super Bowl held at ESPN Super Bowl held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Wide World of Sports Complex Dec 7-14, 2013.Dec 7-14, 2013.
Appearances by NFL Players Appearances by NFL Players and Mascotsand Mascots
Weeklong Media Coverage by Weeklong Media Coverage by ESPN3.com, USA Today & SI, ESPN3.com, USA Today & SI, as well as local media outlets.as well as local media outlets.
Over 24,000 Attendees in Over 24,000 Attendees in 20132013
PWLS CHEER & DANCE SQUADSPWLS CHEER & DANCE SQUADS
Cheerleading was officially recognized in Cheerleading was officially recognized in
the 1970's, but has been a part of the the 1970's, but has been a part of the Pop Warner program for several Pop Warner program for several decades. decades.
Today, more than 100,000 children are Today, more than 100,000 children are participating in Pop Warner cheerleading participating in Pop Warner cheerleading and dance around the world.and dance around the world.
Safety First!Safety First! safety initiatives include a safety initiatives include a PWLS Rule Book, Coaches’ Education PWLS Rule Book, Coaches’ Education Clinics and Online Coaches’ Training Clinics and Online Coaches’ Training geared towards coaching youth geared towards coaching youth participants. participants.
Youth Divisions make it possible for all to Youth Divisions make it possible for all to participate according to Age Group and participate according to Age Group and Skill Level, Novice, Intermediate and Skill Level, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. Advanced.
GAME DAY SPIRITGAME DAY SPIRIT
The main role of Cheer and The main role of Cheer and Dance participants is to support Dance participants is to support their designated football team, their designated football team, promote spirit at games and to promote spirit at games and to encourage crowd involvement encourage crowd involvement at events and in the communityat events and in the community
Practice begins on August 1 in Practice begins on August 1 in preparation for their football preparation for their football season openers. Spirit squads season openers. Spirit squads are on the sidelines for a 7 to 9 are on the sidelines for a 7 to 9 football game schedule and football game schedule and Championship playoffs .Championship playoffs .
Road to the National ChampionshipsRoad to the National Championships
Spirit squads also compete in their PWLS Spirit squads also compete in their PWLS respective League Cheer & Dance respective League Cheer & Dance Championships @100 Events around the Championships @100 Events around the country throughout the month of October.country throughout the month of October.
Once league champions have been Once league champions have been decided, those advancing teams compete decided, those advancing teams compete at respective region championships in at respective region championships in November, eight locations across the November, eight locations across the country. country.
Those Region Champions, approximately Those Region Champions, approximately 300 squads, will then be invited to ESPN 300 squads, will then be invited to ESPN Wide World of Sports™ to compete for a Wide World of Sports™ to compete for a national championship in their division. national championship in their division.
In 2013, the Pop Warner PW4 cheer In 2013, the Pop Warner PW4 cheer division was broadcast live on ESPN3 for division was broadcast live on ESPN3 for the first time with the goal of adding the first time with the goal of adding additional divisions in future years to the additional divisions in future years to the broadcast.broadcast.
Pop Warner Annual All-AmericanPop Warner Annual All-AmericanTributes & Honoree BanquetTributes & Honoree Banquet
One million dollars One million dollars total in total in College Scholarships Awarded as College Scholarships Awarded as of 2013of 2013
Past Honorees include Wes Past Honorees include Wes Welker, Brian Dawkins, Larry Welker, Brian Dawkins, Larry Fitzgerald, Matt Forte.Fitzgerald, Matt Forte.
Media Coverage by NFL Media Coverage by NFL Network, ESPN, Sirius Radio and Network, ESPN, Sirius Radio and local media outletslocal media outlets
9,000 All Americans honored 9,000 All Americans honored each year for outstanding each year for outstanding academic performanceacademic performance
2011 Inspiration to Youth recipient Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears addresses the scholars at the 51st Banquet in Chicago.
*Photo Courtesy of Gerardo Mora
Contact InformationContact Information
Trevor SchollTrevor Scholl
Recruiting and Marketing CoordinatorRecruiting and Marketing Coordinator
Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc.Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc.
586 Middletown Blvd, Suite C-100586 Middletown Blvd, Suite C-100
Langhorne, PA 19047Langhorne, PA 19047
Ph: (215) 752-2691 x 116Ph: (215) 752-2691 x 116
Fax: (215) 752-2879Fax: (215) 752-2879
[email protected]@popwarner.com
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