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Tuesday, May 1 FAQ ABOUT US... Pop Warner National ~ 1965 Present Members of National Little Scholar Pop Warner Program Charter Member of Arizona Youth Football Federation We are a non-profit all volunteer organization whose goals are to develop well-rounded boys & girls to learn the fundamentals of football & cheer, as well as the importance of education. Cheer... Cheer is an age appropriate, no try-out/no-cut program. Our squads practice along side of the football players. The girls cheer on game days and compete in the Arizona Federation cheer competition. Practice begins August 6, 2007. Place: Crossroads Park, Desert Ridge Jr. High, Gilbert High, Highland High & Mesquite High Time: 6:30-8:30pm Flag... Flag is for boys & girls 5-7 years old. This program teaches children the fundamentals of football & working as a team. Practice begins August 13, 2007. Place: Crossroads Park, Desert Ridge Jr. High, Gilbert High, Highland High & Mesquite High Time: 6:30-8:30pm Tackle... Tackle is for boys and girls by age/weight divisions. This program also has a no-tryout/no cut program. They learn fundamentals, sportsmanship and teamwork. Practice begins August 6, 2007. Place: Crossroads Park, Desert Ridge Jr. High, Gilbert High, Highland High & Mesquite High Time: 6:30-8:30pm All dates and times are subject to change Why do we ask for your childs report card? Pop Warner Football & Cheer is the only national youth sports organization that recognizes academics & other extra curricular activities as well as athletics. The Little Scholar Award Program uses the 2006-2007 year report card to qualify the students as well as determining eligibility to participate in this organization. The 2005-2006 school year had over 380 players/cheerleaders receive Little Scholar Awards. Gilbert has had over 70 All-American 1st & 2nd team & honorable mention scholars, over 200 Arizona Federation Scholars & over 300 Gilbert Pop Warner Scholars! Caring for our community... Gilbert Pop Warner participates in a community service activity, which includes a charity fundraiser with donations going to a local charity. Last year we collected 20,000 pounds of can food to assist United Food Bank of Gilbert. This year our goal is 22,000 pounds!! Friday, April 6 WHY Gilbert Pop Warner? ORGANIZATION 1) GPW is the largest and best organized Youth Football and Cheer program in the town of Gilbert. 2) GPW participates in Pop Warner's national program honoring top Scholar / Athletes. 3) GPW is a Gilbert Coalition Member in Good Standing (Gilbert Town Council Recognized). 4) GPW is a Good Standing 501-3c Non-Profit Corporation. 5) GPW takes pride in teaching children the importance of community service work. 6) GPW has Insurance for Participants, Board Members, Game and Practice Fields. TEAMS 1) Every Head Coach is approved and interviewed by the GPW Association Board of Directors. 2) Background checks are conducted on every GPW Board member, Head Coach and all members of a team staff. 3) GPW assures that a minimum of two members of every team staff are CPR certified. 4) Lighted practice fields are provided for every GPW team (Practices are not held in unlit retention basins). 5) Helmets, Shoulder Pads, Leg pads, and game uniforms are provided as part of the GPW registration fee. 6) Every GPW Head Coach attends mandatory Pop Warner Coaching Clinics. GAMES 1) All games are officiated by AIA Referees. 2) Paramedics are present at every game site. 3) A minimum play rule that is strictly enforced at all games. Sunday, May 6 Cheer Program Q. When can I sign up for Gilbert Pop Warner Cheerleading? A: Registration dates are May 19th, June 16th and July 14th at Desert View Baptist Church 950 N. Greenfield (on Greenfield just north of Guadalupe). Q. What should I bring to registration? A. Original birth certification and 3 copies, Original 4th quarter report card and 3 copies of it, Proof of Residency (Original Electric, Water or Gas Bill) and 3 copies of it. Q. What is the cost of cheer? A. Cost is $140 at early registration on May 19th and $160 in June and July. Q. What are the age limits for GPW Cheer? A. Ages 5-15 as of July 31st 2007. Q. Will my daughter be cheering for the team that my son is playing for? A. No, there is no guarantee that your daughter will cheer for your son on the same team. There are typically less cheer squads that football teams. Q. What are the dates for the cheer season? A. August 1, 2007 December 31, 2007 (Practice typically beginning on the first Monday in August and ends some time in November.) Q. Where are practices held and at what time? A. For the month of August practices are usually at Crossroads Park or Desert Ridge Jr. High. After that they can change to any of the various jr. highs and high schools within the Gilbert School District. Practices are Monday through Friday for 2 hours in the evening, usually 6pm 8pm during the month of August. Beginning in September the practices are held two days a week, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday still for the 2 hours. Q. What do I do if I would like to coach for my daughters cheer squad? A. Please contact cheer director Melissa Irby at mirby16@msn.com or 480-383-9165. You will need to fill out an application and you download that right off of the Gilbert Pop Warner website at www.eteamz.com/gilbertpopwarner and hand it into Melissa at any of the registrations. For other questions, contact the GPW Cheer Director Melissa Irby at mirby16@msn.com or 480-383-9165. |
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