Mission
The mission of Edgewater Pop Warner (EPW) is to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, EPW programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives.
EPW seeks to provide fun athletic learning opportunities for children, while emphasizing the importance of academic success. Specifically, Pop Warner seeks to familiarize players and spirit participants with the fundamentals of football and cheerleading. Pop Warner strives to inspire youth to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness.
Objectives
To encourage and increase youth participation in football and cheerleading.
To ensure a safe and positive playing environment for all participants.
To instill life-long values of teamwork, dedication and a superior work ethic in the classroom and on the playing field.
Positive Experiences
Pop Warner programs have no tryouts or cutting of rosters.
Everyone participates under mandatory rules of play.
On-field coaching is allowed for younger age levels.
Individual awards are given only for academic excellence, not for on-field activities.
Safe Playing Environment
Players are matched by age.
There are strict mandatory equipment requirements.
Pop Warner provides Coaching Clinics and Risk Management Training.
An enforced national rule book incorporates time-tested rules.
