2010 Panther Parent Information Sheet
Football and Cheer
Registration
Requirements: All participants must have a completed application with
parent consent, current physical on Pop Warner Form, Copy of report card, Copy of Birth Certificate and
$80 fee in order to participate. Registration fee increases for all unpaid registrations after Aug. 1st. Scholarships are available. Please contact popwarnerpanthers@gmail.com for more info.
Practice Schedules: Football teams practice up to 10 hours per week until school starts and then it drops to no more than 6 hours per week. Cheer is able to practice the same amount of time, but usually practice less. All practices will be held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on weeknights.
Practice Locations: Veteran’s Park.
*Bring plenty of water or a sports drink for your
child each practice.
**It’s extremely important to have a parent / guardian
attend practice in the event of injury or a shortened practice for whatever
reason. If you absolutely cannot attend
practice please inform the Head Coach and make sure that he/ she has a contact
phone number.
Game Schedules: All games will be played on Sat. at Ogden Park. All flag games will be at 8 a.m. .
Equipment: Helmets and game jerseys are provided for football players and a cheer uniform will be provided for the cheerleaders. Please see the attached sheets for approximate out-of-pocket expenses to expect. Helmets, Jerseys and Cheer Uniforms are property of Panthers Pop Warner and must be returned to the League at the end of the season. All equipment not returned by Nov. 15th is subject to a $20 equipment late fee.
Registration Money: Pre-Registration before Aug. 1st is $80 per player, with a discount given to additional siblings. *Registration after Aug 1st will be $90-no sibling discount. Scholarships are available. Please email coastalpopwarnerpanthers@gmail.com to inquire. *No refunds after Aug. 13th* $35.00 of this money is paid to the Coastal Pop Warner League for insurance, officials, and fields. The remaining $45.00 is used by Pop Warner Panthers for equipment/running costs. Helmets cost $80 and jerseys cost from $25-45. 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. The equipment will be inventoried this year with parents being billed for any missing items.
Sponsorships: Based on the aforementioned economics of the league, sponsorships are vital to our survival and growth. If you own a company or want to personally contribute, please contact Pat Hutchins. Also, please thank and support the 2010 season sponsors that have contributed so far.
Approximate Out-Of-Pocket Expenses to Expect:
Flag Football:
Cleats: $25 - $60
Mouthpiece (cannot be clear): varies
Black Shorts: varies
Tackle Football
Cleats: $25 - $60
Practice and Game
Pants (black): $10-$15
Practice Jersey: $15
(some used available for $5- will be sold during the 1st week of
practice)
Pant Pads (come in a
set): $10-$15
Shoulder Pads: $30 -
$50
Helmet Chinstrap: $10 - $15 (some will be available the first week of practice for $10)
Mouthpiece (cannot be clear/with helmet attachment): varies
Athletic Cup
Cheer
Shoes: $20 - $30
Bloomers: $10 - $15
*Jr. Peewee, Peewee and Midget football and cheer squads may be eligible to travel to regional or national competitions. There may be additional travel expenses associated with this.
*Scholarships are available*
Please remember that all
Coaches, Team Moms, and Board Members are volunteering their time to make this
a fun, learning, and successful season for the kids. This is a group effort that includes the
support of the parents. We really
appreciate you sharing your child with us.
Refer any questions or concerns to either the Head Coach or a Board
Member.