Pomperaug Warriors: FAQ'S Football
FAQ'S Football
Updated Friday, March 9, 2007 by B. Gatzendorfer
FAQ'S Football
1. Who may participate in Pomperaug Pop Warner?
Any child between the ages of 7 and 15, who lives in Southbury or Middlebury
is eligible to participate. (Weight restrictions apply as well as scholastic
requirements). Non-residents who participated in Pomperaug Pop Warner in 2007are also eligible.
2. How do I register?
Check out the registration page on this site for information.
3. How is a player assigned to a team?
A player is assigned to a team based on age, weight and then experience. Pop
Warner has specific age limits and weight limits for each level which are
strictly enforced.
Mighty-Mite (MM) Ages 7, 8, 9
born between 8/1/98 and 7/31/01
weight is 45 to 90lbs.
Junior Pee Wee (JPW) Ages 8,9,10
born between 8/1/97 and 7/31/00
weight is 60 to 105 lbs.
(Age 11 older-lighter) born between 8/1/96 - 7/31/97
weight is 60 to 85 lbs.
Pee Wee (PW) Ages 9,10,11
born between 8/1/96 and 7/31/99
weight is 75 to 120 lbs.
(Age 12 older-lighter) born between 8/1/95 - 7/31/96
weight is 75 to 100 lbs.
Junior Midget (JM) Ages 10,11,12
born between 8/1/95 and 7/31/98
weight is 85 to 135 lbs.
(Age 13 older-lighter) born between 8/1/94 - 7/31/95
weight is 85 to 115 lbs.
Midget (M) Ages 11,12,13,14
born between 8/1/93 and 7/31/97
weight is 105 to 160 lbs.
(Age 15 older-lighter) born between 8/1/92 - 7/31/93
weight is 105 to 140lbs.
4. Are there tryouts to make a team?
No, there are no tryouts to make a team. There are however limits to the
number of players allowed on the roster. Details of the registration
schedule can be found on the registration page of this site. Positions will
be assigned at the discretion of the coaches, players will be assigned to a
position that best suits their ability and the needs of the team.
5. How many players are allowed on a team?
The maximum number of players allowed on a team is 35.
The minimum number of players is 16.
6. Does everyone play?
Yes, everyone plays. Pop Warner has a Minimum Mandatory Play Rule (MPR)
based on team size. These are the number of plays that each player must play
per game.
For a team: 16-25 players 10 plays
26-30 players 8 plays
31-35 players 6 plays
7. When does practice begin?
Practice begins on August 1st. A player may start practice as long
as all necessary paperwork is turned in. (Player contract with physician
signature, birth certificate, report card)
8. If all the paperwork is not turned in by August 1st, can the player still participate?
If all the paperwork is not turned in by August 1st, a player
will not be allowed to start practice and receive equipment.
The player may sit on the sidelines and watch practice until
the required paperwork is turned in.
9. How often is practice and where is it held?
Practice runs 5 nights a week during the month of August from 5:30-8 pm at
Long Meadow Elementary School. After Labor Day, practice is 3 nights per week
from 6-8 pm at Community House Park. Times are subject to change depending on
field availability.
10. Is practice mandatory in August?
Yes, practice is mandatory in August. Vacations should be scheduled prior
to Aug. 1st. Taking a week away from practice, not only puts your player at
a disadvantage, but hurts the entire team. Attendance is CRUCIAL to a
successful and FUN season.
11. What equipment is needed?
Pomperaug Pop Warner provides most equipment needed to participate.
Football cleats need to be purchased by each participant. Rib pads will be
issued based on position assignments. If you wish to have rib pads
regardless of position, you are encouraged to purchase your own. This
equipment must be cleaned and returned at the end of the season. In order to
receive equipment, all paperwork must be turned in. (Player contract with
physician signature, birth certificate, report card, code of conduct, health
insurance, emergency contact form, volunteer form)
12. How many games are there?
There is one official preseason game, usually 8 regular season games, (often
4 home games and 4 away). Generally at least one post season game for all
levels. Post season games can continue weekly through November (with
continued success) in all levels except Mitey Mite. There are league, state,
regional and national championships for all levels except Mitey Mite.
13. When are the games?
Game times for 2008 have not yet been determined.
Football Players must be at games 1.5 hour before game time for weigh in &
warm up.
14. How do the players get to the away games?
Pomperaug Pop Warner does not supply transportation to the games. It is up
to the parents to get the player there or arrange transportation for
him/her.
15. Who covers the costs related to playoff and championship games?
Should any team advance to playoff and/or championship games, all travel
and lodging expenses are the responsibility of each family.
16. How can I help out?
Pomperaug Pop Warner is run entirely by volunteers and your help is greatly
appreciated. A five hour per season volunteer commitment is required by an
adult for each player in the program (maximum 10 hours per family.) A great
number of families donate many more than the required hours which has
increased the success of our program. Please review the pink Volunteer Form
in your registration packet for specific areas where you can help out.
