San Lorenzo Valley Youth Association Pop Warner Football & Cheer

FOOTBALL INFO

conduct
attendance
conditioning
participation
where & when
divisions
registration

Player's pledge of conduct:

I will faithfully keep and abide by the following rules and carry them out to the best of my ability.

I will play any position assigned to me and will always do my very best for the team.
When my team is not playing, I will stay off the playing field completely and will not interfere with those that are playing.
I solemnly pledge that I will not in any way damage or deface any property, building or equipment
I agree to abide by all decisions of game officials and will not create any unsportsmanlike gestures at any time.
I agree that I will be a respectful person at all times and I will refrain from using foul language.
I agree to return, upon request, the uniform and other equipment issued to me in the same condition as when received except for normal wear and tear.

Attendance

Attendance at all practice sessions and games is extremely important. Due to the nature of the sport and limited amount of practice time available, it is difficult for any participant to remain up-to-speed with the rest of the group after missing even one practice session. Along with the negative impact on their own progress, missed practice by one member of the team has a significant impact on the team.

If a child cannot attend practice due to illness or injury, please contact his or her head coach and explain the absence. Contacting anyone OTHER than the head coach is not acceptable.

Please note that playing time may be reduced as a result of missed practices. (Please refer to Pop Warner's MPR for more details)

Health and Hygiene

Good diet and sleep habits are a must for an athlete. A good diet will give you the source of energy your body needs, and good sleep habits will allow your muscles to rest properly and gain the strength that will be needed in a contact sport.

CONDITIONING

During the first week of practice (tentatively scheduled Monday, July 28th) the student/athlete is subjected to a vigorous training program this is designed to build the strength and stamina needed to cope with the demands of athletics.

Making the Team

In accordance with Pop Warner regulations, we are allowed to carry a maximum of 35 players per team. There are no try-outs. Once you're signed up, you're on the team. The first 35 players signed up on each team will get a roster spot. Teams are assigned by age and weight. To see what team a child would qualify for based on age and weight, click here.

Cutting of Players

Any player must be cut who:

Weighs 6 or more pounds above the maximum weight for the selected division of play at the time of the initial weigh-in on August 1.
Weighs 3 or more pounds less than the minimum weight for the selected division of play at the time of the initial weigh-in on August 1.
Is found to have signed up as the result of parental pressure or who tells team management he does not really want to play.
Is physically or mentally unprepared to play in a contact sport, and whose actions or lack of aggression prove to jeopardize his health or the health of his or her teammates.
Refuses or cannot furnish the 4 required items; Parental consent, medical examination, proof of age and scholastic fitness.
Has one or two artificial legs (technically: illegal equipment). However, a player with an artificial hand or arm may play upon removing same.
Is found to be simultaneously trying out for a school tackle football team, or who once the season starts is found to be playing for a school tackle football team. However, participation in a school flag football team, if required by curriculum of the school P.E. program, is allowed.
Attempts to intimidate fellow players in practice by word and/or physical deed.
Is a disciplinary problem.
The parents/family member or family friend exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct in front of the coach, players or other spectators.

Voluntary Cuts

A player shall be considered a voluntary or "self cut" player when he simply no longer shows up for practice or games of his own free will.

Certification

All candidates that have been put on a team roster must be certified. Certification includes the verification of their age and weight. Certification is conducted by the Commissioner of Peninsula Pop Warner Football. The candidate's age is verified by his birth certificate. Weights are verified in the presence of the Commissioner, and if all requirements are met, his picture and certification form are stamped "approved". The current year's report card will be required to complete your certification. Once the candidate is certified, he will be allowed to weigh in at 1 pound per week over the maximum weight listed for his division.

Practice Sessions

All practice sessions will be held at San Lorenzo Valley High School. It is the responsibility of each participant's parents to provide transportation to and from ALL practice sessions and games. COACHES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO DRIVE STUDENT/ATHLETES ANYWHERE. On days that is difficult for you to bring and pick up your child, you must make arrangements with another team parent. Children who are not picked up at the end of practice by their parents may be dropped after the second warning.

Practice Times

Practice times will be 5:00PM to 7:15PM. From opening day of conditioning until school starts, there will be 5 practice sessions per week, Monday through Friday. Practice sessions will be maximum of 2 1/2 hours duration totaling a maximum of 10 hours per week. Break times are not included as practice time.

After Labor Day, practice sessions will be reduced to 3 days per week, with a maximum of 6 hours per week. Practice days are typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday but are subject to change depending on the availability of the practice fields.

Games

All home games will be played on Sundays at San Lorenzo Valley High School. Regular season away games will be determined in August. It is possible that some of the games may be played on Saturday or Sunday.