West Coast Conference Pop Warner 

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In 2020 San Diego Pop Warner and the Palomar Conference merged and become one. Now 22 associations from Murrieta and Temecula to Lakeside play under the umbrella of Western Conference Pop Warner. For more information about our associations please visit the Associations page. 

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Pop Warner Mission

 

The mission of Pop Warner Little Scholars is to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a structured environment. Through this active participation, Pop Warner programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives.

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Pop Warner seeks to provide fun athletic learning opportunities for children, while emphasizing the importance of academic success.  Specifically, Pop Warner seeks to familiarize players and spirit participants with the fundamentals of football, cheerleading and dance. Pop Warner strives 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 Scobie “Pop” Warner.

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Pop Warner Objectives

 

To encourage and increase youth participation in football, cheerleading and dance.

To ensure a safer 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

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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.
For more information on measures taken by Pop Warner to ensure athletes are safe please visit the National Pop Warner Safety Information page. 

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