| Mid Hudson Conference |
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WARNER vs AYF |
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NO TRYOUTS! – Pop Warner programs have no tryouts or cutting of
rosters! Programs in 42 States & 7 Countries – Pop Warner has active programs in 42 states and 7 different countries. More than just athletes! – Pop Warner is the only national youth sports organization in America that requires its participants to perform adequately in the classroom before permitting them to play. Little Scholars Program – Pop Warner is the only national youth sports organization in America that rewards its members for their outstanding performance in the classroom. Stability – Pop Warner is the oldest national youth football and cheerleading organization in the world. Founded in 1929 by Joe Tomlin, we now have over 140 leagues and over 425,000 members. It's Inexpensive – Signing up for Pop Warner Football, Cheerleading or Dance is inexpensive. A typical registration fee for each participant ranges from about $75 to $200 for the season. Registration fees are set by each local program. Pop Warner National Championships – Each year, Pop Warner hosts the Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships. For the past 11 years, the event has taken place at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex™ at Disney World. More than 300 cheer and dance squads and 64 football teams compete for the right to be crowned Pop Warner National Champion. National Scholar Banquet – Pop Warner hosts an awards program each year to celebrate the accomplishments of our participants. Nationally, we select First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention All-American Scholars. College Scholarships - Each year, we award scholarships for higher education to the most deserving students in our highest grade levels. Pop Warner is proud to have awarded nearly one million dollars in scholarships in just 17 years! Mandatory Play Requirements – Everyone participates under mandatory rules of play, so every child is guaranteed to play. Age-Weight Structure – Kids compete with kids of similar age and size. We set and enforce a strict AGE & WEIGHT MATRIX that reduces the risk and reality of injuries. Volunteers & Coaches – We have over 40,000 volunteers and coaches that are being trained every year to offer the best and safest programs for you and your children. It all starts here – The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) estimates that between 60% and 70% of all NFL players began their careers playing Pop Warner Football. View a list of all alumni. |
Background Checks – 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. The purpose of these background
checks is, first and foremost, to protect the children. |
| MID-HUDSON POP WARNER | NEW DUTCHESS COUNTY AYF LEAGUE |
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Age
and weight restricted for the safety of your children.
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NO WEIGHT LIMITS, only grade based.
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