Requirements To Participate In Pop Warner:

• There are NO TRYOUTS and no cutting of the roster!
• Must be between 5-12 years of age as of July 31st
• Participant must have a 70%/2.0 grade point average from the previous school year

*Those not meeting the scholastic requirement may submit a scholastic eligibility form, a progress report system used to monitor the participants’ grades throughout the season.

Additional Information To Consider Regarding Registration/Signing Up

• Fall practice begins on August 1st!
• Pop Warner has a Mandatory Play Rule (MPR) for all teams - every child participates!
  
• A typical season consists of a 7 to 9 game regular season schedule.
• Pop Warner participants and volunteers must abide by the Code of Conduct.
• Take a look at some of the many Benefits of Playing Pop Warner

Disclosure - Team Formation

DSYSA will make every attempt to field the appropriate number of teams that will allow everyone who has registered an opportunity to play. Several factors are taken into consideration, but it is primarily dependent on whether there is a qualified coaching staff to lead each team. If we are unable to field a team once you have registered, you will be given a full refund.

Required Documents For Tackle and Cheer Players:

• Copy of player’s Birth Certificate (uploaded during online registration)
• Copy of player’s 2022-2023 FINAL report card to include grades for art, music, etc. (this will only be available once your child has been promoted to the next grade for this school year)
• Completed 2023 Player/Participant Contract
• Completed 2023 Physical/Medical Form
  

*All physicals MUST be dated after January 1st of the current year, signed and stamped by a physician, and MUST be on the current year Pop Warner Physical form.

Registration Fees 2023

The registration fees help cover the costs to run our programs, including referee fees, field rentals, team equipment, insurance, administrative fees, etc. 

The registration fee for cheerleading includes a uniform, briefs, pompoms, shoes and a bow.

The registration fee for tackle football includes game jerseys, integrated game pants, and helmet decals.

Fall Season Registration Fees:

Tackle Football - 8U, 10U & 12U $350.00
Tackle Football-6U $310.00

Additional Expenses

For tackle football, the following equipment is required and the responsibility of the player as they are not included in the registration fee:

• Helmet – Matte Black with a Black facemask (some exceptions may be made with board approval) *2022 or 2023 certification sticker. Note: team is planning to transition to a white helmet in the 2024 season.
• Shoulder Pads
• Cleats
• Mouth guard with strap
• White practice jerseys
• Practice football pants (typically white, black or gray in color)
• Knee pads and 5-pad girdle if practice pants do not have integrated pads
• Any other practice gear wanted (such as performance under shirt and shorts)

At all levels, there is the potential to travel out of the league or state. Travel expenses are not covered by registration fees.

Refund Policy

• Prior to June 15th, full refund.
  

• June 15th - August 1st, 50% refund.

• After August 1st, no refunds will be issued with the exception of  medical conditions preventing play. Refund requests must be accompanied by doctor’s note and are subject to board approval.

• If we are unable to field enough players to form a team for your child’s preferred division, you will be eligible to play up to the next division (depending on age and weight), or you will be eligible for a full refund.