Football
The mission of Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. is to enable children 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 children will use throughout their lives.
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.
| Division Name | Ages | Certification Weight ange | End of Season Max |
| Tiny Mite | 5-6-7 | 35-75 lbs | 84 lbs |
| Mitey Mites | 7-8-9 | 45-90 lbs | 99 lbs |
| Junior Pee Wee
Older lighter |
8-9-10
*11 |
60-105 lbs
60-85 lbs |
114 lbs
94 lbs |
|
Pee Wee Older lighter |
9-10-11 *12 |
75-120 lbs *75-100 lbs |
129 lbs 109 lbs |
| Junior Midget
Older Lighter |
10-11-12
*13 |
85-135 lbs
85-115 lbs |
144 lbs
124 lbs |
| Midget
Older Lighter |
11-12-13-14
*15 |
105-160 lbs
105-140 lbs |
169 lbs
149 lbs |
| Unlimited | 12-13-14-15 | 170 + | Unlimited |
| Junior Bantam
Older Lighter |
12-13-14
*15 |
120-170 lbs
120-150 lbs |
179 lbs
159 lbs |
| Bantam
Older Lighter |
13-14-15
*16 |
135-185 lbs
135-165 lbs |
194 lbs
174 lbs |