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Questions Season
When does Pop Warner Football season start and end?
Our season begins for all divisions on August 1st. Our teams participate in 2 scrimmages, 6-8 league games and they will have Playoffs, Bowl games and will travel to places like San Diego,Arizona,Laughlin, Nevada, and Florida. Their season ends Before Thanksgiving break. Mid December if they make it to Florida.
My child (ren) has never played Football before, Will he/she/they do okay?
Many boys and girls who sign up have no prior experience. The coaches take this into consideration during the conditioning and initial instruction period in August. This is why it's so very important for your child to attend every practice.
We always take vacations in August. Is this really going to be a problem?
Absolutely! We understand that this is a huge commitment and sacrifice for your family to make. However, regular attendance is critical during August, because that's when the fundamental instruction takes place and each athlete must put in mandatory conditioning time. Most boys and girls, who miss even one week of practice in August, find it very hard to catch up. It's also not fair to the kids who might be on a wait list that are able to attend every practice, but cannot due to the maximum number of participants allowed per team. Athletes with frequent absences will be dismissed from the MVPW program. Any participate missing the first day of practice will be taken off the team and put on a waiting list.
When and where are practices and games played?
Practices begin on August 1st and practices will be held for all divisions Monday through Friday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, with no practice on weekend. Starting in September (after Labor Day) when regular season begins, there will be three days of practice Tuesday,Wednesday, and Thursday 6:00 pm until 8:00pm. Players and Cheerleaders need to attend all practices, but they MUST attend a minimum of 2 practices to be eligible to play or cheer during Saturday Games. Make sure you notify your child's coach if your child is going to miss practice due to illness, school function, etc. Practice will be held at Lasselle Sports Park. Games are played every Saturday on a time rotational basis, usually beginning at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1 pm, and 3:00 pm, depending on how many games are scheduled to be home or away. Games are also played at Lasselle Sports Park. Normally a team will play approximately four games at home and 4 games away. Game schedules are issued by Mt. Baldy Football Conference. Home games will be played at Lasselle Sports Park. Away games will be played at: Chino, Fontana, La Verne/San Dimas, Ontario, Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, Charter Oak and Sultana (High Desert). (Other cities have expressed an interest in joining the Mt. Baldy Conference as well). Location of Bowl games and Championship games will be announced later in the season. Practice days and times subject to change.
Mt. Baldy Pop Warner Conference will participate in Pop Warner Regional Championship and National Championships at Disney World Florida for all divisions except Tiny Mites. The Mt. Baldy Playoff Champions will move on to Regional and National games. This means possible travel for one or more of our teams to Regional Games should they become Mt. Baldy Division champions. Winners of Regional Championships will move on to National Championship at Disney World in Florida representing Pop Warner WESCON Region.
Can my child keep the equipment they are given?
Absolutely not! Equipment is provided on a loan only basis. We will be giving each team a schedule when to turn their equipment in. Their equipment will be collected immediately after their last game. Anyone not returning the equipment on or before their scheduled time will be charged for the replacement of their equipment. Players and Cheerleaders will be purchasing spirit packs, which include shorts and T-shirts. Players will wear the spirit pack for the first 2 weeks of practice (until full practice gear) and then will were the T-shirts under their Jerseys. Cheerleaders may wear their spirit pack for practice as long as weather permits. All of the equipment we issue to our players is NOCSAE approved and is either re-certified or replaced on a yearly basis.
How do I determine which division my child will play in?
The division your child would play in is dependent on his/her age and as of July 31st. Below is the Pop Warner weight/age chart:
Ages and Weights for Mt Baldy Tackle Football Programs:
Tackle Football Divisions of Play:
| Age/Weight Division |
Age(S) | Certification Weight Range |
| TINY-MITE 8U |
5-6 7-8 |
35-105 lbs Unlimted |
| 9U 10U |
8-9 9-10 |
Unlimted Unlimted |
| 11U 12U |
10-11 11-12 |
Unlimted Unlimted |
| 13U |
12-13 | Unlimited |
| 14U |
13-14 |
Unlimited |
*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.
Are there try-outs?
Pop Warner accepts all applicants (baring any medical reason they cannot play).
Is my child guaranteed playing time?
Moreno Valley Pop Warner is governed by the Pop Warner National rules whereby each football player MUST PLAY A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLAYS based on the number of players on a team as follows:
16-25 Players - 10 Plays
26-30 Players - 8 Plays
31-35 Players - 6 Plays
EXCEPTION: The Mighty-Mite division, which is a non-competitive, learning division, will use the following Mt. Baldy Conference sliding Scale:
16-25 Players - 12 Plays
26-30 Players - 10 Plays
31-35 Players - 8 Plays
All coaches have been instructed regarding the rule and each coach must comply with this rule or face possible suspension/removal from the organization.
What happens if our plans change — can we get a refund?
It is the policy of Moreno Valley Pop Warner Football Association not to refund registration fees once the child begins practice or takes the field the first day of practice, on or after July 31th, (practice starts the 31th of July) whether is one day or ten or more days.
