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2009 Bridgewater-Raritan Pop Warner Season
REGISTRATION & PRACTICE INFO INFORMATION
Bridgewater-Raritan Pop Warner is a wonderful organization. 2009 will mark our 41st Season with a great group of hardworking, dedicated volunteers. We welcome you and look forward to working with you this season.
Children living in Bridgewater-Raritan or attending the Bridgewater-Raritan school system are welcome to participate in the Bridgewater-Raritan Pop Warner football and cheering program provided they meet the requirements set forth by the National Pop Warner Little Scholars (www.popwarner.com) organization as described below:
- Are between 5-15 years of age as of August 1st , 2009
- Maintain a 70% scholastic average or receive written consent (Pop Warner Scholastic Permission Form) from current school.
- Meet the weight/age requirements (refer to chart below-FOOTBALL only)
The table below shows the age and weight matrix used to determine what
team your child will be placed. Cheerleaders are placed per the age range only.
Use the child's age as of July 31, 2009 :
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Pop Warner - Age & Weight Structure
There are Nine Divisions of play, all determined by a strict age/weight scale to ensure safe and balanced competition.
AGES AND WEIGHTS FOR TACKLE FOOTBALL PROGRAMS:
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Division |
Age Range |
Weight Range |
End of Season Max |
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Flag |
5 - 6 yrs |
35 - 75 lbs |
84 lbs |
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Mitey-Mite |
7 - 8 yrs |
45 - 90 lbs |
99 lbs |
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Jr. Pee Wee |
8-9-10
11* |
60 - 105 lbs
60 - 85 lbs |
114 lbs
94 lbs |
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Pee Wee |
9-10-11
12* |
75 - 120 lbs
75 - 100 lbs |
129 lbs
109 lbs |
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Jr. Midget |
10-11-12
13* |
85 - 135 lbs
85 - 115 lbs |
144 lbs
124 lbs |
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Midget |
11-12-13-14
15* |
105 - 160 lbs
105 - 140 lbs |
169 lbs
149 lbs | |
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*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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Fee Schedule
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Level |
Fee |
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Flag (Children Ages 5-6 years old on or before 7/31/09) |
$50.00 |
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Mitey Mite – Midget
(Children Ages 7-13 on or before 7/31/09) |
$90.00 |
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2nd Child Additional |
$70.00 |
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3rd Child Additional |
$50.00 |
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4th Child Additional |
$0.00 |
Referral Program
1. Registration Day: New families referred into the program receive half (50%) off their registration, if referred by an existing family. All other fees apply (Fundraising, equipment and work bond). No discounts will be applied to these fees.
2. Any current Pop Warner Family that refers in a new family will receive a $25 referral bonus per new family referred in. (This bonus is based on a family and not per child from that family). The referral bonus credit will be issued to the referring family after the NEW registrant has completed the CERTIFICATION process; no referral bonuses will be credited at registration. The referral bonus will not exceed the current Pop Warner Family's total registration cost.
Example: If the current Pop Warner family's registration cost is $75 and they refer in four new families, they will only receive credit for three families. The new family will still receive their discount.
3. At the time of registration the New Family must indicate the name of the current Pop Warner Family that referred them to the program on the Registration Form.
4. At the time of registration the referring Pop Warner Family must verify that the family they referred in has done so and then sign off on the referral form to receive their referral bonus credit.
Steps 3 and 4 MUST be completed at the time of registration.
Pop Warner National Rules
The following is a collection of Pop Warner Little Scholars National rules and various topics of importance. Please take a minute to read through and contact us if you have any questions.
1. Pop Warner National Participation Requirements
- Original Birth Certificate with raised seal and a copy.
- Physical Fitness 2-Part form dated after January 1st of current year and signed and stamped by physician.
- Signed Parental/Guardian Permission & Waiver Form
- Copy of complete Year-End report card for current year (4 quarters)
- Registration and Fundraiser paid in full.
2. Fill out each form neatly and completely. Participant's name needs to match their Birth Certificate exactly (NO NICKNAMES) or certification will be denied by National Pop Warner and child will not be able to participate.
Practices
With the exception of Flag, both Football and Cheer begins August 3, 2009 at Washington School (Football) in Raritan. Flag Football and Cheer will begin on August 17, 2009.
Cheer practice begins on Monday, August 3rd for Jr. Pee Wees, Pee Wees, Jr. Midgets and Midgets at North Bridge Park located on Prince Rogers Road in Bridgewater, adjacent to the Somerset County Library. Practice is Monday-Thursday from 6-8:15PM.
Practices are 10 hours per week until school starts; then practices are limited to 6 hours per week. The coach will contact you in July to let you know exactly when your practices will begin. Practices are very important. You should understand that you've made a commitment to a team when you registered which means you're committed to both the practices and games. Coaches may require that any absences from practices and/or games be discussed in advance if possible. Please read the "Rules and Regulations" that you will receive at the beginning of the season.
Practice for Mitey Mite Cheerleaders will begin on August 4th. These teams will only practice Tuesday-Thursday from 6:30-8:00PM.
Practice for Flag Cheerleaders will begin on August 17th. These teams will only practice from 6:30-8:00PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday in the summer and then changing to Tuesday/Wednesday during school.
Games
Games are every weekend starting August 30, 2009. No game September 6, 2009 (Labor Day weekend) Games will resume September 13, 2009 through the first weekend of November, (longer if a 1st place team qualifies for football playoffs or cheering regional competitions). Game schedules will be provided in late August and are SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
All HOME games are played at Basilone field at the Bridgewater-Raritan High School ON SUNDAY'S .
Work Bond:
Every FAMILY participant is required to complete 8 hours of Work Bond hours. The Work Bond Committee will be coordinating activities with families to ensure we have coverage to make our program run smoothly.
Equipment/Uniforms:
Will be issued to all participants when all forms are completed and registration fees have been paid in full. These items are to be used for Pop Warner events ONLY. (Game shirts and cheering vests may be worn to school on Fridays to promote team spirit).
Football Players will be issued:
- 1 helmet, shoulder pads, girdle with tail and hipbone pads, knee and thigh pads, practice shirt and pants, game shirt, socks and game pants.
- Players are required to provide an athletic supporter with plastic cup and it's highly recommended they wear rubber cleated sport shoes and a mouthpiece.
Cheerleaders will be issued:
- 1 cheering vest, 1 skirt.
- Cheerleaders are required to purchase sneakers, turtlenecks, lollies, socks, and hair accessorie determined by the coaches.
EQUIPMENT/UNIFORM RETURNS AT END OF SEASON:
All equipment and uniforms will be returned the week after the last game of the season. Please make sure all uniforms are clean.
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