Athletes & Families

More than a game. A foundation for life.

Pop Warner Little Scholars is America's leading youth football, cheer, and dance organization — and one of the oldest.

We serve kids across the United States with programs built around one idea: every child deserves a chance to play, grow, and succeed. No tryouts, no cuts, no sidelines. Just sport, teamwork, and a community that believes in your child as much as you do.

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Our Mission

Pop Warner uses football and cheer & dance as a starting point to teach kids something bigger: teamwork, discipline, academic commitment, and how to show up for others. Every rule we set, every requirement we enforce, and every resource we provide comes back to one goal — giving young people the tools they need to succeed in life, not just on the field.

What Your Child Can Expect

Pop Warner is built around inclusion and development, not pressure and competition. Here's what makes us different from other youth sports programs:

No Tryouts

Every child who signs up makes the team. No cuts, no auditions — just sport.

Guaranteed Playing Time

All participants are guaranteed time on the field or the floor. Every child plays.

Safety First

All coaches are required to complete training. Background checks are mandatory, too.

Academics Matter

Every child who signs up makes the team. No cuts, no auditions — just sport.

Path to Nationals

All participants are guaranteed time on the field or the floor. Every child plays.

Team Over Individual

All coaches are required to complete training. Background checks are mandatory, too.

How to Register Your Child

To register your child for Pop Warner football or cheer & dance programs, you will need to sign up directly with the program in your immediate area. Your local association will assist you in understanding all the requirements and fees to register. Participants need to register with the association that covers the area in which they reside.

Find Your Local Program

Use the League Finder below to search by location.

Reach Out

Once you identify your local league, please visit their website to find out more information about their associations and any season registration information.

Register Your Child