60 and 70 percent
The National Football League Players Association estimates that between 60 and 70 percent of all NFL players began their careers playing Pop Warner Football.
How much does Pop Warner cost?
It’s Inexpensive – Signing up for Pop Warner Football, Cheerleading or Dance is inexpensive. A typical registration fee for each participant ranges on average from about $175 to $200 for the season.
How much does it cost to play Pop Warner football?
Is Pop Warner for profit?
Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. (PWLS) is a non-profit organization that promotes youth football and cheer & dance programs for participants across the United States and in several countries around the world.
Is Pop Warner tackle football?
Pop Warner parents have the choice of tackle or flag football for their child. If they choose tackle they know that we have worked with our medical advisory committee and various partners to make the game safer than ever before through coaching education, stringent new rules and greater awareness around concussions.
Is youth tackle football safe?
A CDC study published in Sports Health reports youth tackle football athletes ages 6 to 14 sustained 15 times more head impacts than flag football athletes during a practice or game and sustained 23 times more high-magnitude head impact (hard head impact).
Can I get a refund from Pop Warner?
If you are inquiring about a possible refund, you must contact YOUR LOCAL PROGRAM. Refund policies are set by each program, NOT by the national office. You must also comply with the Pop Warner Chain of Command, and address the proper levels of the organization first.
How old do you have to be to play Pop Warner?
For football players, you will play in an age-weight division with similar players of your age and weight range. Pop Warner is open to players ages 5-16, with your age being determined by your age on 7/31 of that year.
Why choose Pop Warner for your kids?
Kids compete with kids of similar age and size. Pop Warner is the ONLY youth football program (local, regional and national) that sets and enforces a strict Age & Weight Matrix that reduces the risk and reality of injuries.
How much does it cost to participate in a Pop Warner program?
Registrations costs vary from program to program, and are determined by each individual Pop Warner member association. A typical registration fee for each participant usually ranges from about $75 to $200, however, some programs may include other fees such as mandatory fundraising, additional equipment, etc.
What is a Pop Warner background check?
Pop Warner programs nationwide are required to annually conduct a background check of Coaches, Board of Directors members and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular service to the league and/or have repetitive access to, or contact with, players and/or spirit participants.
