November 23, 2008 --
HOW WE KEEP IT SAFE, FUN & FAIR
Kids compete with kids of similar age and size. Pop Warner is the ONLY youth football program (local, regional and national) that sets and enforces a strict age/weight matrix that reduces the risk and reality of injuries.
Did you know that Pop Warner football is safer than soccer? Pop Warner football has fewer serious injuries than youth soccer!!! (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Pop Warner's Rule Book is tough. Strict, time-tested guidelines for protecting the safety of our kids. It also requires that EVERY participating child plays in EVERY game.
Pop Warner's National Office provides the best insurance program in American youth sports. Our national insurance standards MUST be met by every Pop Warner team, regardless of insurance carrier.
AGES AND WEIGHTS FOR 2008 TACKLE FOOTBALL
TINY-MITE -Danes 5-6-7 35-75 lbs. 84 lbs.
MITEY-MITE -Kings 7-8-9 45-90 lbs. 99 lbs.
JUNIOR PEEWEE - Knights 8-9-10 60-105 lbs. 114 lbs.
(older/lighter) 11* 60-85 lbs. 94 lbs.**
PEEWEE - Lancers 9-10-11 75-120 lbs. 129 lbs.
(older/lighter) 12* 75-100 lbs. 109 lbs.**
JUNIOR MIDGET - Crusaders 10-11-12 85-135 lbs. 144 lbs.
(older/lighter) 13* 85-115 lbs. 124 lbs.**
MIDGET -Warriors 11-12-13-14 105-160 lbs. 169 lbs.
(older/lighter) 15* 105-140 lbs. 149 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 LEAGUE SHALL NOT ADD THE “IN-SEASON” GROWTH ALLOWANCE AS A MEANS OF UPPING MAXIMUM WEIGHTS OR INCREASING CERTIFICATION WEIGHTS.
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.
