2010 REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR FOOTBALL AND CHEER 

Saddleback Valley Pop Warner Football and Cheer covers residents of the following cities: Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo. Teams are comprised of children from all cities--we do not form teams based on geographic areas. 

REGISTRATION DATES FOR 2010 WILL BE PUBLISHED SOON....CHECK BACK! 

Registration fee includes: uniform rental, picture package, and trophy. Additional items such as spirit pack (practice uniform--players get sized for those items at registration), etc are not included in the registration fee.

Ages shown below are as of July 31, 2010 and weights are as of the certification date (to be held in August). There are no weight restrictions for our flag football players. All players must meet the criteria below in order to participate in our program.


Division/Ages/Weights:

All ages are as of July 31st, 2010:

Flag: ages 5 & 6 with no weight restrictions

Jr Mitey Mite: ages 7 & 8 between 45-90 pounds

Mitey Mite: ages 7 & 8 between 45-90 pounds AND 9 year olds between 45-70 pounds

Jr Pee Wee: ages 8, 9, 10 between 60-105 pounds AND 11 year olds between 60-85 pounds

Pee Wee: ages 9, 10, 11 between 75-120 pounds AND 12 year olds between 75-100 pounds

Jr Midget: ages 10, 11, 12 between 85-135 pounds AND 13 year olds between 85-115 pounds

Midget: ages 11, 12, 13, 14 between 105-160 AND 15 year olds between 105-140 pounds

If you are a new player, we'll also need you to provide a photocopy of your county birth certificate at the time of registration. Proof of birthdates are required by the conference and the birth certificates are placed in our team books.

Cheerleaders must meet the age criteria above. There are no weight restrictions for cheerleaders.

Questions about registration? Email our Athletic Director at: leanne2@cox.net

Do you have a love of football?  Do you have a knack for working with children?  Do you like seeing children grow and learn?  If so, then we've got a job for you!

We are currently accepting head coaching applications for all levels of football.  

Prior tackle football coaching experience is required for Jr Pee Wee and up. Prior tackle football coaching experience is preferred for Jr Mitey Mite and Mitey Mite levels. No experience is necessary for our Flag level. Training for all levels will be provided through various coaches clinics (both SV led and clinics led by non Pop Warner groups) and mentoring.  All coaches must pass a background check, including Megan's Law.

In years past, we've had to turn children away due to a lack of coaches. We do not wish for this to occur again in 2010, so please feel free to pass the word along to anyone whom you feel would be interested in leading a team in 2010. 

Questions regarding the coaching selection process can be directed to our Athletic Director, Leanne Sanchez at 949/338-6085.

We are very proud of our nationally ranked cheer teams!  We expect tremendous growth this season, and we are currently accepting applications for head coaching positions at all levels.

Check back soon for registration information for the upcoming 2010 season!

If you are interested in our cheer program, please email our Cheer Director, Debi Romo at SV2010CHEER@GMAIL.COM.

SVPW is excited to annouce our participation in CHALLENGER FOOTBALL and CHEER!

There are no registration fees for the participant!

The mission of the Pop Warner Challenger Division is to bring the Pop Warner experience to those special needs individuals. Pop Warner’s overall goals are to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment and by establishing a Challenger Division Pop Warner is providing an opportunity for everyone to participate in the great game of football and cheer.

Pop Warner objectives are to inspire our youth, regardless of race, creed, religion or national origin to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness as reflected in the life of the late Glenn Scobie “Pop” Warner.

Pop Warner strives to make the game fun for all boys and girls. The program stresses learning lessons of value far beyond the playing or spirit days of those involved, such as; self-discipline, teamwork, concentration, friendship, leadership, and sportsmanship.

The philosophy of the Pop Warner Challenger Division is to provide the framework for local Pop Warner programs to offer a structured football and cheerleading program for participants with special needs.

The Challenger program is non-competitive and no score is kept. The games are modeled after a typical Pop Warner game with warm-ups, coin toss and national anthem etc. Participation in the Challenger Division is permitted at the request of the individual’s parent or guardian.

The Pop Warner Challenger Division was pioneered and established in 2004 in East Greenbush in the Capital District Pop Warner League.

The modified rules of the Pop Warner Challenger Division
• Challenger Division follows Pop Warner Flag Football Rules with modifications as noted in Rules.
• All children ages 5-16 who are currently enrolled in school with physical or mental disabilities.
• Level of play based on size, age and skill level are recommended where numbers allow.
• Teams must roster a minimum of 10 and no more than 28 players.
• Games are played with a minimum of five (5) players on each side. This can increase as participation numbers increase.
• No score is kept.
• Teams are permitted one (1) game per week.
• All players receive equal number of plays.
• Pop Warner recommends team helpers must be a minimum of 13 years of age to assist participants.
• Field may be standard 100 yards or programs may opt to use a 50 yard field.
• Team Jerseys and flags or cheer uniforms are provided for every participant.
• Insurance for the Challenger Teams is the same as Pop Warner Flag Football teams.
• One Coach permitted on the field at all times.
• Teams play two 25 minute half’s with a running clock.

We also provide an opportunity for girls to cheer in our Challenger Cheer program as well. Challenger Cheerleaders cheer for the Challenger Football teams. 

Registration will occur soon!

For More Information about Challenger Football, contact:
Rudy Lopez at rlopez@inspiragroup.com

For More Information about Challenger Cheer, contact:
Karen Havens at sv2009cheer@yahoo.com

At SVPW, our goal is to develop well rounded boys and girls who will not only learn the fundamentals of football and cheerleading, but also the importance of education, team work and sportsmanship. We pride ourselves on providing the youth of our community with a foundation of sportmanship and fellowship that they can carry with them throughout their lives.

Our association serves the following cities: Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Portola Hills, Foothill Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, and Aliso Viejo. We are proud to have partnered with two local High Schools to provide our teams with the opportunity to play on the turf and in some instances, under the lights!

Our organization is run entirely by volunteers, most of whom have children in our football and cheer programs. Our teams are known as the BEARS, CHARGERS and WOLVERINES. 

We look forward to you joining our 'family'!