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.