Registration

Fees
Certification
Formation of Teams/Squads 
Player/Cheerleader Responsibilities
Practice 
Games
Equipment 
Safety/Risk of Injury 
Refund Policy 
Photographs  

Fees (Top)

The registration fee must be paid in full at sign-ups, unless other arrangements have been made. Registration fees not completely paid during sign-ups must be paid in full by July 30th or the participant will be moved to a waiting list.

Players:
Each football player $150.00

Registration Requirements (Top)

Boys and girls, ages 5-15, who reside in Eastampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Mount Holly and Westampton can sign up. The following registration requirements (#1 thru #5) must be fulfilled before the first day of practice in August:

Certification (Top)

All candidates (players & cheerleaders) must be certified by the Burlington County Football Conference. All registration requirements must be satisfied and approved by the Conference.

Football players that fail to make the weight requirement for the team they are practicing with, but fall into the weight bracket for another division, may be moved to that division to enable them to be certified. Before each game, football players will be required to weigh-in. The maximum weight will be increased by one pound each week, beginning with the second game of the season. A player failing weigh-in will be considered ineligible for that game only. A player who cannot meet the weight requirement by the third game of the season must be dropped from the roster.

Formation of Teams/Squads (Top)

Registration is on a "first come" basis. Each participant is given a number at sign-ups. There are no tryouts required. Our football teams are designed for player-to-player contact. Each division team & squad is allowed a maximum of 35 participants on its roster. Football teams must have a minimum of 16 players, and cheerleading squads must have a minimum of six to qualify.

Candidates will be assigned to a team according to their age and weight (football only). The Athletic/Cheer Director and Head Coaches have the final say on player/cheerleader assignments. When a team’s roster becomes full, a waiting list will be established. Candidates on waiting list status cannot practice with the team. No registration fee will be collected until a space is available.

Player/Cheerleader Responsibilities (Top)

• Be on time for all practices and games and have all required equipment with you.
• Respect and cooperate with coaches, teammates, and game officials.
• Commit to conditioning your body and learning the basics of football/cheer.
• Give your maximum effort at all times to be the best you can be.
• Help maintain the practice and game sites. Collect personal belongings and litter before leaving.

Violations of the above can result in disciplinary action including suspension or disqualification.

Practice (Top)

From August 1 until Labor Day weekend, practice is held Monday through Friday. Thereafter, teams/squads practice three days a week through October. Sessions last two hours, starting times may vary, but practice times are generally between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Playoff / Regional practice sessions will continue into November.

All practice sessions will be held at Mill Dam Park, Mount Holly. Regular attendance at practice is very important. When a participant misses practice, he/she falls behind the rest of the team. For these reasons, taking vacations after July 29th is strongly discouraged. A participant may be dropped from the team due to excessive absences.

All football participants should report for practice with the following: comfortable, lightweight clothing, football shoes, and bring a water bottle. All cheerleader participants should report for practice with the following: comfortable, lightweight shorts & a tee-shirt, socks, lace-up sneakers, and bring a water bottle. Cheerleaders must secure their hair off the face and shoulders.

Twenty hours of practice are required for football before player-to-player contact is allowed. Twenty hours of conditioning are required for cheerleaders before stunts/pyramid building can be taught.

Games (Top)

The regular season begins the weekend after Labor Day. The schedule includes nine games that are played mostly on Saturdays and some Sundays. Game sites, days and starting times are all subject to change by the Burlington County Football Conference.

League and Conference play-off games are held on the three weekends following the end of the regular season. Cheer competition is held in late October. There are also Regional playoffs and National Pop Warner championship competition in November. All eligible players and cheerleaders are required to attend playoffs and Regional/National competition if their team/squad qualifies.

Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from games. A parent/guardian who can make decisions in case of an emergency should be on site at all games. Players and cheerleaders must arrive at the game site at the time specified by their head coach (usually one hour prior to game time). Tardiness is disruptive to the team’s pre-game regimen and could affect whether the athlete will be allowed to participate. The coach must be notified in advance if a player or cheerleader is unable to attend any game.

Equipment (Top)

Loaned equipment and uniforms will be issued to participants during August. A parent or guardian must be present to sign a release form before the equipment can be issued.

Players must supply their own mouthpiece, football shoes and athletic supporters. Cheerleaders are required to purchase only squad-approved: socks, kick pants, shoes and hair-tie.

All loaned equipment must be returned at the conclusion of the season. Parents are required to reimburse RV Patriots for any equipment that may be lost, stolen, or damaged due to neglect or misuse.

Participants who drop from the program prior to the end of the season, must return equipment immediately in the form it was received.

If equipment is not returned, criminal charges may be brought against the parent/ guardian of that participant.

Safety/Risk of Injury (Top)

Safety is a top priority in Pop Warner. Injuries which are infrequent are usually confined to sprains, and bruises/contusions to the arms, hands, legs and feet. With any other youth sports, there is a minor risk of more serious injuries.

Refund Policy (Top)

Refunds will only be issued if the participant does not initially make weight (football only) or has a doctor’s note advising they are not physically fit to participate, no exceptions unless approved by the board.

Photographs (Top)

A professional photographer will take individual and team/squad pictures during the month of September. The purchase of pictures is optional and must be pre-paid. A copy of all team/squad photos will be placed in our Program Book, and may also be used as future promotional material.

A photographer will also be at games, schedule depending, throughout the season. The purchase of these pictures is optional. The photographs can be viewed on a secured password protected web page. Photos can be purchased from the site. Copies of these photos will be used at the end of the season in the program book and for further promotional material