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Peninsula Pop Warner Coastside Football and Cheer 2009
Goals & Philosophy

Pop Warner Football is an international program operated for the benefit of its youthful participants. Since 1929, the program's philosophy has been that academics and athletics go hand-in-hand.

At entry level, Pop Warner Football seeks to develop well-rounded young men and women who learn not only the fundamentals of football or cheerleading, but also the importance of education, in an atmosphere conducive to developing sound mind, body and character -- and having a good time along the way!

The general objectives of Pop Warner Football & Cheer are 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 Scooby "Pop" Warner.

Pop Warner strives to make the game "fun" for all boys and girls. Coaches must constantly keep in mind the ages of the participants. The program stresses learning lessons of value far beyond the playing or cheering days of the boys and girls involved, such as: self-discipline, teamwork, concentration, friendship, leadership, and good sportsmanship.

With such goals in mind, and by providing an opportunity to participate in an organized, supervised environment with emphasis on maximum safety and participation, Pop Warner Football & Cheer offers young men and women a unique experience.

Registration Requirements

• Copy of Birth Certificate

• PW Medical Release Form

• 2008-2009 School Report card (min 2.0 GPA)

• 2" X 3" photo (no hats or eye wear)

• Scholastic Eligibility Form

• Parent Volunteer Form

• Parent Code of Conduct

• Disciplinary Action Agreement

Commitment & Responsibilities

Thank you for your interest in participating in Pop Warner. Prior to participating, it is important that you are advised of many responsibilities and the commitment involved in being a member of this organization. As the Parent/Guardian of the participant, your assistance will be called on to volunteer a MINIMUM of 10 hours (e.g. Snack shack, certification, jamboree games, fundraising, field help, etc.)

As a member of the spirit squad, it is the participant's responsibility to attend:

• Uniform fittings

• Certification (Typically the last weekend in August)
  MANDATORY NO EXCEPTIONS

• Fundraising events

Please plan your vacations accordingly. This is a traveling sports organization. The season begins August 3 and runs through the end of October.

Practice for the first 4 weeks is limited to 10 hours per week. Thereafter, limited to 6 hours per week. Practices are generally held in the early evening at HMB High School. Bring water and snacks. Coach will determine day and time.

The spirit squad will accompany the football teams should any of them go to playoffs. The playoffs may continue into December. Although cheer/dance camps are not mandatory, they are highly recommended, as is instruction in tumbling, trampoline, dance or gymnastics.

Participant Apparel

Jewelry of any kind, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, body piercing, etc. will not be worn at practices, games or competitions, except medical alert bracelets or necklaces, which must be secured to the body with tape. No glitter, face painting or bandannas. The appropriate length for nails is that they not be visible beyond the fingers when viewed from the palm side of the hands. Hair shall be safe, secure, off the face and shoulders. Loose, baggy clothes, nylon/tights are not appropriate. No gum or candy during practice, games or competition.

If you would like more information, contact Breen Hofmann via email
or call 650.726.3743