Football

Your child should bring water or sports drink to all practices and games
There needs a parent or guardian at practice in the event of an injury or a shortened practice due to unforeseen events such as inclement weather
Equipment
- Provided by Coastal Panthers
  - This equipment must be returned to the association at the end of the season.
  - Helmets
  - Game jerseys
  - Shoulder pads are provided for 6U only
- Players are responsible for
  - Cleats
  - Practice and Game Pants (black)
  - Practice Jersey
  - Shoulder Pads
  - Helmet Chinstrap
  - Mouthpiece

PRACTICE NEEDS & EQUIPMENT

PRACTICE SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Coastal Pop Warner receives a portion of our fees for insurance and league fees. The remaining fees are used by Pop Warner Panthers for player and coaching equipment, scholarships, home games, and administrative operating costs. Football equipment is very expensive; helmets cost $250 and jerseys cost from $75-100 each. Based on this, please understand that it is important to take care of our equipment and turn in all equipment at the end of the season. Parents or guardians will be billed for equipment not returned.

Football teams practice up to 10 hours per week until school starts (Monday – Friday)
Once school starts practice can be no more than 6 hours per week
- Practices will be Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
All practices will be held from 6 - 8 p.m, unless otherwise stated by the coach
The season usually lasts until mid-October
Tackle football players must meet 10 hours of conditioning before pads are worn. Then must meet another 10 hours of conditioning with pads before scrimmaging.
FOOTBALL IS PLAYED IN THE RAIN – practice and games.
- Coaches or team moms will contact you if practice is cancelled due to weather or field closure. Updates are also posted on website and Facebook.
- Do not assume that practice is cancelled when other area fields are closed. We are fortunate that the Veterans Park fields drain well, so often we are having practices when other area fields are closed.