Inland Northwest Pop Warner: FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does it cost to play football or cheer?
Tiny Mite and Mitey Mite divisions of football cost $180.
Junior Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Junior Midget, and Midget divisions of football cost $220.
Cheerleading costs $160.
2) What does the registration fee include?
For football, the registration fee includes use of padded football pants, shoulder pads, practice jersey, and helmet with facemask. This equipment is returned at the end of each season. The fee also includes a game jersey that the player gets to keep.
For cheerleading, the registration fee includes pom poms, socks, hair bow, uniform top, uniform skirt, and briefs. Each cheerleader gets to keep all their equipment. (We are in the process of designing a package for male participants as well.)
3) What is the practice schedule and location?
The practice schedule is up to the individual Head Coach and staff for each team or squad. Under National Pop Warner rules, before school starts teams or squads may practice for no more than 10 hours per week. When school starts, teams or squads may practice for no more than 6 hours per week.
The average practice schedule for football is 3-5 weeknights per week for 1.5-2.5 hours and for cheer is 2-3 weeknights per week for 1-2 hours. Locations include local schools and parks.
4) When does the season start?
Practices are allowed to begin no sooner than August 1st. The season typically ends late-October to mid-November.
5) When and where are games played?
Game days are typically on Saturdays beginning late-August to earlier-September. The first 1-2 games are played at local schools while the rest are typically played at the Polo Fields located in Airway Heights. Post-season games are played at local schools as well.
6) Is the football full contact?
Yes, the football is full contact tackle football for each division.
7) Is experience necessary?
No, INPW is a developmental league. This means we teach each child beginning with the basics. This holds true for football and cheer.
8) Are there try-outs?
No, try-outs are not allowed. Every child is assigned to a team or squad?
9) How will my child be assigned to a team or squad?
For football, INPW uses the National Pop Warner age/weight matrix to first determine which division a child will play in. From there we look at special requests, location, and schools.
For cheer, INPW looks at special requests, location, and schools.
10) What ages are allowed to participate?
Ages 5-14 years as of July 31st for the current season year are allowed to participate.
11) Are you looking for coaches?
Yes, INPW is always interested in new coaches to form new teams and squads or assist with the current ones.
12) Are scholarships available?
INPW offers a limited number of need-based scholarships. Please contact the Scholarship Director at scholarships@inpwl.org.
13) What other programs do you offer to assist with paying registration fees?
During the off-season INPW offers the STAR program to help families raise money to cover registration fees. For more information visit the STAR page on the website.
