Youth Sports - DC Pop Warner Football
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Youth Football program is part of the DC Pop Warner Football League, the Pop Warner charter is held by DPR, and the league is operated in partnership with the
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.
Founded in 1929,
Pop Warner Football is the only youth football program (local, regional, and national) that sets and enforces a strict age and weight matrix which reduces the risk of injuries. Pop Warner is also the only national youth sports organization that requires its participants to maintain academic standards in order to participate.
During the 2009 season DC Pop Warner Football League will have over 100 teams with over 3,400 youth athletes, ages 5 to 15 years old. The DC Pop Warner Football League has two divisions which compete against one another for the opportunity to represent DC Pop Warner Football in the regional playoffs in November, and the chance to compete in the Pop Warner Football Super Bowl in December.
DC Pop Warner Football features six Pop Warner Football age/weight divisions of play, which are listed below. For more information or to register, please visit a DPR center, a Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, or contact the DC Pop Warner Football League at (202) 673-2032.
DC Pop Warner Football League - Important Dates for 2009
- Regular Season: August 22, 2009 - October 17, 2009
- Playoffs Weekend: October 24, 2009
- Championship Weekend: October 31, 2009
DC Pop Warner Forms and Information
DC Pop Warner Football League - Tackle Football Divisions of Play
TINY-MITE
(older/lighter) |
5 - 6 - 7
No older/lighter |
35 - 75 lbs
No older/lighter |
MITEY-MITE
(older/lighter) |
7 - 8 - 9
N/A |
45 - 90 lbs
N/A |
JUNIOR PEEWEE
(older/lighter) |
8 - 9 - 10
11* |
60 - 105 lbs
60 - 85 lbs |
|
PEEWEE
(older/lighter) |
9 - 10 - 11
12* |
75 - 120 lbs
75 - 100 lbs |
JUNIOR MIDGET
(older/lighter) |
10 - 11 - 12
13* |
85 - 135 lbs
85 - 115 lbs |
MIDGET
(older/lighter) |
11 - 12 - 13 - 14
15* |
105 - 160 lbs
105 - 140 lbs |
*The asterisked (*) provisions in each division allow the so-called "older but lighter" player to also qualify. The last year of eligibility falls under more stringent weight restrictions, per above. A child's age on July 31 is his/her age for the season. A player may gain 1 pound per week after the second game, up to a maximum of 9 pounds.
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