The mission of the West Orange Challenger Division is to bring the Pop Warner experience to those kids with special needs.
West Orange's overall goals are to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. The Challenger program stresses teamwork, concentration, friendship and most importantly sportsmanship.
Our goal is to provide a real time football experience for our Challenger kids as similar as possible to the games played before and afterwards. First downs, touchdowns, long runs make the kids feel apart of the game and they get no greater joy than making a play and hearing the roar of the crowd.
The modified rules of the Pop Warner Challenger Division:
Challenger Division follows Pop Warner Flag Football Rules with modifications as noted in Rules.
All children ages 5-18 who are currently enrolled in school with physical or mental disabilities.
Level of play based on size, age and skill level are recommended where numbers allow.
Teams must roster a minimum of 10 and no more than 28 players.
Cheerleaders are always welcomed and encouraged.
Games are played with a minimum of five (5) players on each side. This can increase as participation numbers increase.
No score is kept.
Teams are permitted one (1) game per week.
All players receive equal number of plays.
Field may be standard 100 yards or programs may opt to use a 50 yard field.
Team Jerseys and flags provided for every participant.
Insurance for the Challenger Teams is the same as Pop Warner Flag Football teams.
Teams play two 25 minute half’s with a running clock.
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