Mt. Baldy Pop Warner Football Program
Mt. Baldy Pop Warner facilitates organized youth tackle football and associated cheerleading programs. It functions as a chartered member of Pop Warner Little Scholars, mandating a dual emphasis on athletic development and academic achievement.
Program Structure & Emphasis:
- Football Participation: Offers multiple divisions segmented by age and weight, generally for youths aged 5-15.
- Cheerleading Squads: Provides cheer and dance opportunities, with squads typically aligned by age group corresponding to football divisions.
- Safety Protocols: Strict adherence to national Pop Warner safety standards, including mandatory coaching certifications and concussion management protocols, is enforced.
- Scholastic Requirement: Maintenance of satisfactory academic performance is a condition of participation, reflecting the “Little Scholars” aspect of the national organization.
- League Play & Advancement: Teams engage in regular season competition within a designated conference, with pathways for qualifying teams to regional and national championships.
The Mt. Baldy Pop Warner association primarily serves the youth within the Mt. Baldy geographical sphere and its adjacent communities. The operational calendar typically includes spring registrations, summer practice commencement, and a fall competitive season.
